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Purpose of soil for sewage correct answers Serves to clean wastewater by filtering our
particulates (solid material) and removes bacteria and viruses.
System should correct answers adequately treat and dispose of wastewater and will ensure the
protection of our drinking water resources for future generations.
Because each site is different, this process requires correct answers a successful partnership
between contractors, regulators, and property owners
It is unlawful to correct answers install, pump-out, repair, or make an addition to an on-site
sewage management system without the appropriate certification.
state rules and regulations specify a certain process. this process is-- correct answers no person
may begin the physical development of a lot or structure-where an on-site sewage management
system will be used without first obtaining an on-site sewage system construction permit from
the Environmental Health section from the county HD.
The process begins with?
What should it include? correct answers Application for a permit by the owner or developer of
the property.
Should Include:
Name and address of the property owner
Location of property
A site plan including on-site sewage system specifications
Type of facility to be served
Type of water supply
Number of Bedrooms and/or estimated gallons of sewage flow per day.
Soil information
Additional that may be required: location of trash pits, water supply lines, utility lines, proposed
swimming pools, out buildings, driveways or other paved areas, and any other feature that may
affect the suitability of the site
Do I need a sewage management system? correct answers Any facility having occupancy for two
hours or more must provide an approved on-site sewage management system
What types of water needs to be disposed? correct answers All wastewater from a facility, even
washing machine water, must be disposed of in an approved system
Pit Privies correct answers Pit Privies are an acceptable means of sewage disposal for a facility
not served by water under pressure
Permitted and inspected correct answers any repairs, replacements, or additions to existing
systems must be permitted and inspected. If pumping of the septic tank is required, this must be
, performed by a certified septic tank pumper sewage removal contractor in accordance with the
regulations
What next after completing the application process correct answers a site inspection is conducted
The inspector considers information supplied on the application like- correct answers house
location, soil characteristics, absorption rates, rock conditions, lay of the land, bodies of water,
streams and other factors which affect the suitability of the lot
Notification of the completed permit will be given when? correct answers when the permit has
been approved by an inspector
An approved permit will include- correct answers the minimum requirements for the septic
system. These requirements include: tank size, trench length, depth and width, any special
conditions for the installation
Absorption field lengths are generally determined by the number of bedrooms in the home or
estimated gallons per day water usage and percolation rate of the soils at the site.
Math-
Required:
# of bedrooms x perc rate for absorption field area
Ex. 5 bedrooms x 210sqft ((perc rate was 20) absorption field area per bedroom)= 1050sqft.
What they give us:
EX:
3 lines @ 90' each EZ flow system
3 x 90'= 270'
270' x 3= 810
.75 (EZ Flow rate) = 1080 sqft correct answers Input Examples w/ math
Absorption field depths are determined by correct answers the soil conditions on the property
As a contractor, it is your responsibility to obtain correct answers a copy of the permit, site plan,
and soil report (if applicable) prior to beginning construction of the on-site sewage system. It is
also your responsibility to establish all applicable setback distances including by not limited to:
property lines, wells, bodies of water, etc.
If conditions of permit cant be met- correct answers the county health department must be
contacted prior to installation of the system
When considering the system layout, consider the following: correct answers -the approved site
plan
-the soil report for the property (if applicable)
location and elevation of the plumbing stub-out
-slope of the land
Purpose of soil for sewage correct answers Serves to clean wastewater by filtering our
particulates (solid material) and removes bacteria and viruses.
System should correct answers adequately treat and dispose of wastewater and will ensure the
protection of our drinking water resources for future generations.
Because each site is different, this process requires correct answers a successful partnership
between contractors, regulators, and property owners
It is unlawful to correct answers install, pump-out, repair, or make an addition to an on-site
sewage management system without the appropriate certification.
state rules and regulations specify a certain process. this process is-- correct answers no person
may begin the physical development of a lot or structure-where an on-site sewage management
system will be used without first obtaining an on-site sewage system construction permit from
the Environmental Health section from the county HD.
The process begins with?
What should it include? correct answers Application for a permit by the owner or developer of
the property.
Should Include:
Name and address of the property owner
Location of property
A site plan including on-site sewage system specifications
Type of facility to be served
Type of water supply
Number of Bedrooms and/or estimated gallons of sewage flow per day.
Soil information
Additional that may be required: location of trash pits, water supply lines, utility lines, proposed
swimming pools, out buildings, driveways or other paved areas, and any other feature that may
affect the suitability of the site
Do I need a sewage management system? correct answers Any facility having occupancy for two
hours or more must provide an approved on-site sewage management system
What types of water needs to be disposed? correct answers All wastewater from a facility, even
washing machine water, must be disposed of in an approved system
Pit Privies correct answers Pit Privies are an acceptable means of sewage disposal for a facility
not served by water under pressure
Permitted and inspected correct answers any repairs, replacements, or additions to existing
systems must be permitted and inspected. If pumping of the septic tank is required, this must be
, performed by a certified septic tank pumper sewage removal contractor in accordance with the
regulations
What next after completing the application process correct answers a site inspection is conducted
The inspector considers information supplied on the application like- correct answers house
location, soil characteristics, absorption rates, rock conditions, lay of the land, bodies of water,
streams and other factors which affect the suitability of the lot
Notification of the completed permit will be given when? correct answers when the permit has
been approved by an inspector
An approved permit will include- correct answers the minimum requirements for the septic
system. These requirements include: tank size, trench length, depth and width, any special
conditions for the installation
Absorption field lengths are generally determined by the number of bedrooms in the home or
estimated gallons per day water usage and percolation rate of the soils at the site.
Math-
Required:
# of bedrooms x perc rate for absorption field area
Ex. 5 bedrooms x 210sqft ((perc rate was 20) absorption field area per bedroom)= 1050sqft.
What they give us:
EX:
3 lines @ 90' each EZ flow system
3 x 90'= 270'
270' x 3= 810
.75 (EZ Flow rate) = 1080 sqft correct answers Input Examples w/ math
Absorption field depths are determined by correct answers the soil conditions on the property
As a contractor, it is your responsibility to obtain correct answers a copy of the permit, site plan,
and soil report (if applicable) prior to beginning construction of the on-site sewage system. It is
also your responsibility to establish all applicable setback distances including by not limited to:
property lines, wells, bodies of water, etc.
If conditions of permit cant be met- correct answers the county health department must be
contacted prior to installation of the system
When considering the system layout, consider the following: correct answers -the approved site
plan
-the soil report for the property (if applicable)
location and elevation of the plumbing stub-out
-slope of the land
