2020/09/02 - SANITARY - SAN - New Mound >24" - SAN-20-171

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and mobile homes that will be removed shall be properly abandoned per SPS 383.33. Maintain proper setbacks from both existing and abandoned POWTS components. • The mound length shall be oriented within 1 percent along the surface contour per SPS 383.44(6)(a)(2.). Maintain final slope of mound surface at>3:1. • Prior to construction of the dispersal area, check the moisture content of the soil to a depth of 8 inches. Smearing and compacting of wet soil will result in reducing the infiltration capacity of the soil. Proper soil moisture content can be determined by rolling a soil sample between the hands. If it rolls into a 1/4- inch wire,the site is too wet to prepare. If it crumbles,site preparation can proceed. If the site is too wet to prepare, do not proceed until it dries. • The mound site shall be properly prepared prior to plowing. Any grasses longer than 6" shall be cut short and removed.To avoid matting,any leaves or loose organic matter shall be raked up and removed.Cut trees and shrubs flush to the ground and leave stumps. Avoid operating equipment on the mound site. If necessary, use only tracked equipment,during dry conditions, with minimal passes,to avoid compaction. • A sanitary permit must be obtained from the county where this project is located in accordance with the requirements of Sec. 145.19,Wis.Stats. • Inspection of the private sewage system installation is required. Arrangements for inspection shall be made with the designated county official in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 145.20(2)(d),Wis.Stats. • A state approved effluent filter is required. Maintenance information must be given to the owner of the tank explaining that periodic cleaning of the filter is required. • A copy of the approved plans, specifications and this letter shall be on-site during construction and open to inspection by authorized representatives of the Department, which may include local inspectors. Owner Responsibilities • The current owner, and each subsequent owner,shall receive a copy of this letter. Owners shall also receive a copy of the appropriate operation and maintenance manual(s) and be responsible for ensuring that POWTS is operated and maintained in accordance with this chapter and the approved management plan under s. SPS 383.54(1). • In the event this soil absorption system or any of its component parts malfunctions so as to create a health hazard,the property owner must follow the contingency plan as described in the approved plans. • The owner is responsible for submitting a maintenance verification report acceptable to the county for maintenance tracking purposes. Reports shall be submitted at intervals appropriate for the component(s) utilized in the POWTS. In granting this approval the Division of Industry Services reserves the right to require changes or additions should conditions arise making them necessary for code compliance. As per state stats 101.12(2), nothing in this review shall relieve the designer of the responsibility for designing a safe building, structure, or component. Inquiries concerning this correspondence may be made to me at the telephone number listed below, or at the address on this letterhead. The above left addressee shall provide a copy of this letter and the POWTS management plan to the owner and any others who are responsible for the installation, operation or maintenance of the POWTS.