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and Warnings 2 Owner’s Responsibility 3 Overview of American Perc-Rite® Drip 3 System Parameters of American Septic Drip 5 Data Registers & Component Specifications & Details 6 Startup Log 8 MANUFACTURED BY: AMERICAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC. 5517 WELLINGTON ROAD, GAINESVILLE, VA. 20155 1-800-345-3132 © American Manufacturing Company, Inc., 2006 - 1 - www.americanonsite.com AMERICAN MANUFACTURING LIMITED WARRANTY For one year (12 months) after the date of purchase, American Manufacturing Company, Inc. will repair or replace any product or portion thereof which proves to be defective due to materials or workmanship of American Manufacturing. We reserve the right to repair or replace defective materials at our discretion. This warranty does not cover the following conditions: 1. Defects or problems caused by improper installation or maintenance of materials. 2. Abuse, neglect or accidental damage of products. 3. Normal maintenance or upkeep of products. 4. Lighting, war, floods, or other acts beyond our control. 5. Misapplication of our products for their designed purpose, or misapplication according to local, state or national codes when in effect. 6. American Manufacturing Company or its representatives are not responsible for the labor for the replacement of defective parts. Defective or warranted materials must be returned to us or a place designated by American Manufacturing. All returns must be accompanied by a return authorization number supplied by American Manufacturing. American Manufacturing will in no way be responsible for any losses or damages incurred by failure of equipment, parts or service. NOTE: Some states do not allow exclusion of damages so this may not apply to you. There are no other warranties written or implied. INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You are now the owner of a state of the art wastewater treatment and recycling system by American Manufacturing Company, Inc. We have been in business for over 20 years and are considered one of the leaders in the On-Site Wastewater industry. With a staff having over 100 years collective experience in providing solutions to new sites and sites in need of repair, we are able to deliver an ecological, economical, easy to install and off-the-shelf Perc-Rite® Drip to owners like yourself. When and How to use manual This owner's manual should be read cover to cover initially, and then as needed to answer any questions or assist the owner in fulfilling their maintenance and inspection responsibilities. When and Where to call for assistance or get additional information If at any time you have a question about the Perc-Rite® Drip or observe any alarm or unusual condition, you should call your qualified service representative or installing contractor as soon as possible. The owner should record in the back of this manual, the contact name and telephone number of the qualified service representative and installing contractor. If further assistance is needed, call American Manufacturing Company, Inc. at 800-345-3132, or visit us at www.americanonsite.com. Overview of Manual The manual is organized to cover safety precautions and warnings, an overview of the Perc-Rite® Drip components, and the owner’s responsibility. A startup log and limited warranty are in the back of this manual. AND WARNINGS The owner or operator of the Perc-Rite® Drip should take precautions consistent with operators working with sewage and/or electricity while working with, or around any of the system components. Electrical Hazards The Perc-Rite® Drip incorporates pump(s), float switches, relays and many electrical components that use 230 volts, 120 volts or 24 volts AC. Improper use of equipment can cause an electrical shock and may lead to serious injury or death. Sewage Hazards Proper attention should be given to cleanup when working in and around the septic and pump tanks and wastewater handling equipment to insure that disease causing bacteria are not transmitted to persons or contact surfaces. The septic and pump tanks can allow for a toxic buildup of poisonous gasses that can lead to serious injury or death if inhaled. Heavy Lifting Hazards The owner and/or operator should exercise proper caution when lifting heavy system components, such as pump tank lids. Improper lifting of heavy components can lead to loss of limb and/or mobility. © American Manufacturing Company, Inc., 2006 - 2 - www.americanonsite.com OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY Preventative Maintenance The drip field area should receive only the most passive type yard uses. No use is recommended when conditions are wet. Under no conditions are any autos or heavy machinery to be allowed on the site. In order to prevent erosion, the site should be established and maintained as a healthy lawn, or if wooded, mulched and stabilized. Erosion of the site and the adjacent areas should be controlled and eliminated. Surface waters should be diverted away from all components. Scheduled Inspections Within a month of operation the owner should contact the installer to have the system inspected for proper startup. After three months of operation the drip field should be walked and the system inspected. Symptoms to look for on the field walk inspection are patches of wetness. If symptoms are identified, notify your service provider immediately. The drip field should be walked & inspected at least annually. A trained professional service provider, your American Dealer, should inspect the septic tank and pump chambers at least once a year. The septic tank should be pumped when the sludge level reaches 25% or approximately 12 inches, or when the scum layer on top is excessive. The flow meter reading in the hydraulic unit should be recorded with the date on a quarterly basis. Alarms - Notifying Service Provider of alarm events The system controller is equipped with an audiovisual alarm-to-alarm high water level condition. The high level alarm may be silenced by pressing the “silence” button on the side of the control. Since a high water level condition can be caused by pump failure, excessive infiltration, or an unusually large peak water use, the owner should call the service provider to determine the cause of the alarm prior to requesting service. If at any time there are any indications of failure, such as the flow meter not moving during a dose or wetness in the area of the drip field, notify your service provider immediately. Monitor & Regulate waste input to septic tanks Since all processes in this sewage disposal system use biological activity to treat the wastewater, only typical biodegradable household wastes are to be disposed of in drains leading to the septic tank. Never dispose of pesticides, oil or grease based products, or non-fecal solids (especially feminine hygiene products) into the system. Minimize disposal of high strength over-the-counter type products such as bleach, and do not use colored toilet tissue. OVERVIEW OF PERC-RITE® DRIP SYSTEM The Perc-Rite® Drip System is a unique fluid handling system for dispersal of effluent wastewater in soil systems. The system incorporates filtration, time and level controlled application and ultra low rate drip distribution. In conditions where aerobic dispersal, such as "Low Pressure Distribution", of septic effluent is required or where land application with the use of conventional soil absorption fields are not acceptable, this system offers a unique method for subsurface distribution of the waste water effluent. The Perc-Rite® Drip System will accommodate virtually any type of pretreatment process, whether septic tank (anaerobic), aerobic, lagoon, or any type of treatment facility. Only primary treatment (the removal of large settleable solids) of sewage is necessary for the operation of the system. Local soil and site conditions may require additional treatment for excessive organics, oil and grease or other contaminants. Since the installation of the field distribution lines causes very little soil disturbance and effluent discharge volume from each emitter hole is insignificant, the installation of the system has very little site impact even in established lawns or park areas. After installation there are virtually no visible indications that the installation site is being used for disposal purposes. This system is especially suited for landscaped or wooded areas near buildings, trailer parks, apartment complexes or residential subdivisions. The Perc-Rite® Drip System is operated via a "state of the art" controller, which is activated by level sensing devices (standard mechanical differential float switches) located in a dosing tank downstream from the pretreatment process or processes (typically a septic tank). When activated by the rising level of effluent in the dosing tank, the controller will enable the disposal cycle, and as dictated by the time clock, pump the effluent through a 115-micron disc filter and then to final drip dispersal. Drip Tubing The drip field supply line conveys the effluent to the drip absorption zone that is being dosed where it is discharged below the soil surface through a patented chemical-resisting pressure compensating self cleaning "drip" poly-tubing emitter. The emitters or "drippers" are located every two feet in the tubing and emit 0.65 gallons per hour per emitter. The dripper lines are automatically scoured (forward flushed) every 25 dosing cycles. This function is activated by the controller, which opens the field flush valve, thus allowing the flushed effluent to be returned to the pretreatment tank. The duration of this cycle is approximately three minutes. The flushing cycle produces a high © American Manufacturing Company, Inc., 2006 - 3 - www.americanonsite.com velocity cleansing/scouring action by the effluent along the inside walls of the dripper tubing and P.V.C. Manifolds. The tubing emitters are self-cleaning and require no maintenance. The construction of the drip tubing is unique in that the internal diaphragm and labyrinth provide for an exact amount of effluent to be discharged from each of its emitters, which are spaced at two-foot intervals along the entire length of the drip tubing. Each emitter maintains a constant flow over pressure ranges of 7 to 70 psi. Because the effluent is distributed at an ultra low rate, large quantities of effluent may be economically distributed over large areas during controlled periods of time without saturating the surrounding soil. Air Release Valves The drip field return line conveys the effluent from the drip absorption zone (used to “flush” or clean the tubing) back to the pretreatment device. Each zone will have an air release valve housed in a small valve box at the highest point of the return manifold pipe. This valve will close when the water pressure arrives at the valve during each dose. The air release valve allows air to reenter the tubing after each dose to allow the tubing to drain. This also prevents the uphill tubing from draining water into the downhill tubing and overloading downhill tubing. In the event of damage to the air release valve, effluent may leak from the system. This condition should be fixed immediately by replacing damaged parts. Air release valves should not be covered with soil or other material and should always be accessible to the service personnel. Sequence of Operation: PERC-RITE® DRIP SYSTEM The pump control panel is equipped with four float switches to control the timed doses to be discharged. The four float switches, "Redundant Off", "Standard Dose Enable", Peak Dose Enable" (optional), and "High Level" function as follows: Redundant Off - The water level must be high enough to overcome the "Redundant Off" (first & bottom) float in order for the pump to be permitted to run. Standard Dose Enable - When the water level rises high enough to overcome the "Standard Dose Enable" (second) float and the time clock has timed out the preset time delay of 180 minutes (rest between dosing cycles for two zone designs) the pump will activate and the lead zone is dosed. The pump will continue to run for the length of time as adjusted on the pump run timer and then shut off. The pump will remain off until the internal time clock again times out the preset time delay (180 minutes) after which the pump will activate (as long as the "Standard Dose Enable" float is still up) and will run until the pump run timer finishes timing out. This process will repeat until the water level drops below the "Standard Dose Enable" float and the pump run timer has timed out. The rest time automatically varies with the number of Zones. Peak Dose Enable - The control system will be equipped with a "Peak Dose Enable" circuit to manage peak flows and excess water use. If the rising water level activates the "Peak Dose Enable" (third) float, the "Pump - Off - Pump & Alarm" switch is set to "Pump", and the preset time delay has exceeded 108 minutes ("Peak Dose Enable" rest between cycles for two zone designs), the lead zone will be dosed. When the peak circuit has been deactivated the normal pumping cycle will resume. If the rising water level activates the "Peak Dose Enable" (third) float, the "Pump - Off - Pump & Alarm" switch is set to "Pump & Alarm", and the preset time delay has exceeded 108 minutes ("Peak Dose Enable" rest between cycles for two zone designs), the lead zone will be dosed and the "Peak Dose Enable" alarm will be activated. The audio portion of the alarm may be silenced by pressing the Test-Normal-Silence switch to the silence position. When the "Peak Dose Enable" float has returned to the down position the alarm will be deactivated and the normal pumping cycle will resume. The rest time automatically varies with the number of Zones. High Level - If the water level rises enough to overcome the "High Level" (fourth) float, the audiovisual alarm will activate. The audio portion of the alarm may be silenced by pressing the Test-Normal-Silence switch (located on the outside of the control panel) to the silence position. The alarm circuit will auto reset when the "High Level" float returns to its normal (down) position. The high-level alarm float is a wide-angle float in order to latch the alarm signal. CONTROLLER The "state of the art" controller is enclosed in an outdoor electrical control box located near and connected to the hydraulic unit. The control panel uses 115 or 230 volt power and the microprocessor has 120V and 24V AC inputs and relay outputs for automatic operation of the Perc-Rite® Drip System. When in the “Hand” or “Off” position, the manual switches (Hand-Off-Auto) on the door of the control panel completely bypass the microprocessor. The “Hand” position will allow manual operation of the component in the event of a microprocessor failure. NOTE: THE HOMEOWNER ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDITIONS OR MALFUNCTIONS DUE TO CHANGES IN PUMP RUN TIME BY ANYONE OTHER THAN A QUALIFIED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. LEAVING THE PUMP CONTROL IN THE “HAND” POSITION WILL FORCE THE PUMP TO RUN CONTINUOUSLY AND MAY RESULT IN PUMP FAILURE. © American Manufacturing Company, Inc., 2006 - 4 - www.americanonsite.com Hydraulic Unit The submersible pump delivers unfiltered effluent through each filter. The filter backflushing schedule is triggered at the beginning of each dose cycle. The backflushing sequence is as follows. One filter valve closes, thus blocking the flow of unfiltered effluent to that filter. After a short delay, the other flushing valve opens, thereby backflushing the unused filter. The accumulated impurities discharge back into the pretreatment unit. The closing and opening procedure of the filter and back flush valves causes a change of flow within the unit to provide effluent from one filter to backflush the other filter. The backflush procedure lasts approximately fifteen seconds then the back flushing valve closes. Only after the first filter has completed its backflushing cycle, will the second filter begin its cycle of backflushing in the same manner as the first. Effluent will then be pumped through clean disc filters, then through the flow meter and finally through the zone valves to the drip field supply line. During extended dose times the disc filters are re-backwashed to assure optimum operation. System Parameters Simplex System w/ 1 or 2 Zones & 2 Disc Filters a. System Fail indicated by high level alarm or unusual wetness in the field. b. Standard Rest time between doses = 180 minutes, 4 doses per day per zone. c. Peak Rest time between doses = 108 minutes, 6.6 doses per day per zone. d. Flow meter on hydraulic unit (record periodically to monitor activity). e. To remove pump or zone from service place its’ control switch to “off”. System Parameters Simplex & Duplex System w/ 4 Zones & 2 Disc Filters a. System Fail indicated by high level alarm or unusual wetness in the field. b. Standard Rest time, 4 doses per day per zone; • 4 zones in use doses = 90 minutes, • 3 zones in use doses = 120 minutes, • 2 zones in use doses = 180 minutes, c. Peak Rest time between doses • 4 zones in use doses = 54 minutes, • 3 zones in use doses = 72 minutes, • 2 zones in use doses = 108 minutes, d. Flow meter on hydraulic unit (record periodically to monitor activity). e. To remove pump or zone from service place its’ control switch to “off”. © American Manufacturing Company, Inc., 2006 - 5 - www.americanonsite.com AMERICAN ”PERC-RITE®” WASTEWATER DRIP SYSTEMS 2 ZONE or 4 ZONE SIMPLEX or DUPLEX CONTROLLER SIEMENS MICROPROCESSOR - INPUTS AND OUTPUTS The Siemens microprocessor has inputs on the bottom and outputs on top. The two zone units have 8 inputs (0-7) and 6 outputs (0-5). The three and four zone has the following; Output Q0 .0 .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 Q1 .0 .1 Input I0 .0 .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 I1 .0 .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 MICROPROCESSOR - INPUTS AND OUTPUTS R E F A B C A B C Input Input Input Description Output Output Output Description I0 Q0 .0 DOSE CUTOUT .0 PUMP 1 .1 OFF LEVEL FLOAT .1 ZONE RETURN .2 DOSE ENABLE FLOAT .2 FILTER 1 .3 PEAK ENABLE FLOAT .3 FILTER 2 .4 RESET/CYCLE START .4 FIELD 1 .5 PUMP 1 .5 FIELD 2 .6 ZONE 1 VALVE .6 FIELD 3 .7 ZONE 2 VALVE .7 FIELD 4 .0 ZONE 3 VALVE .0 PUMP 2 Input Input Input Output Output Output I1 Q1 .1 ZONE 4 VALVE .1 ZONE MASTER .2 PUMP 2 .3 CURRENT SENSOR .4 HIGH LEVEL (OPTION) .5 AUX. INPUT 1 References: "REF A " is Two Zone Simplex System "REF B " is Four Zone Simplex System "REF C " is Four Zone Duplex System © American Manufacturing Company, Inc., 2006 - 6 - www.americanonsite.com 1) Leave switches in “Auto” or “Off” - Never leave switches in “Hand” or “On” position. The Off position will take component out of service. 2) To Silence Alarm - On outside of control push “Test-Off-Silence” switch to “Silence” and release. 3) Leave power “on” - There is a strip heater in the hydraulic unit which is powered by the control panel. Power must be left on to protect unit from freezing. 4) To start automatic cycle - Push and hold “Reset” button for over 5 seconds until an automatic cycle starts. Then release button. 5) Manual Operation - Place “H-O-A” (hand-off-auto) switch to “Hand”. This position is like an “on switch” and should operate the individual component regardless of other conditions. © American Manufacturing Company, Inc., 2006 - 7 - www.americanonsite.com Name: _________________________ Revision Date: ____________________ Owners’ Address: _________________________ American Perc-Rite® Drip Startup Log USER LOG Line As-Built Description Number of Zones: ___ Revision Date: No. Value 1 BEDROOMS 2 GALLONS PER DAY 3 TEXTURE GROUP 4 GPD/FT2 DESIGN SOIL LOADING RATE 5 TOTAL LINEAR FEET TUBING 6 GPD/LF FT DESIGN TUBING LOADING RATE 7 METER READING 8 ZONE 1 LINEAR FEET OF TUBING 9 ZONE 1 NUMBER OF FIELD FLUSH CONNECTIONS 10 ZONE 1 GPM DOSING FLOW RATE 11 ZONE 1 GPM TOTAL FLUSHING FLOW RATE 12 ZONE 1 RUN TIME 13 ZONE 2 LINEAR FEET OF TUBING 14 ZONE 2 NUMBER OF FIELD FLUSH CONNECTIONS 15 ZONE 2 GPM DOSING FLOW RATE 16 ZONE 2 GPM TOTAL FLUSHING FLOW RATE 17 ZONE 2 RUN TIME 18 ZONE 3 LINEAR FEET OF TUBING 19 ZONE 3 NUMBER OF FIELD FLUSH CONNECTIONS 20 ZONE 3 GPM DOSING FLOW RATE 21 ZONE 3 GPM TOTAL FLUSHING FLOW 22 ZONE 3 RUN TIME 23 ZONE 4 LINEAR FEET OF TUBING 24 ZONE 4 NUMBER OF FIELD FLUSH CONNECTIONS 25 ZONE 4 GPM DOSING FLOW RATE 26 ZONE 4 GPM TOTAL FLUSHING FLOW 27 ZONE 4 RUN TIME 28 PEAK ENABLE CYCLE COUNTER 29 HIGH LEVEL CYCLE COUNTER 30 CONTRACTOR STARTUP REPRESENTATIVE: STARTUP DATE: CONTRACTORS NAME & PHONE: Note to Owner: Any changes to pump run timer should be recorded in manual on this page. AMERICAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. P.O. BOX 97, ELKWOOD, VA 22718-0097, 1-800-345-3132 © American Manufacturing Company, Inc., 2006 - 8 - www.americanonsite.com APPENDIX K AMERICAN MANUFACTURING CHECKLISTS American Manufacturing Company, Inc. P.O. Box 97, Elkwood, VA 22718 800-345-3132 ~ www.americanonsite.com Owner: __________ Service Provider: ______________________________ System Address: _ _____________ Address: ______________________________ Longwood, FL 32779 ______________________________ PIN/Const. Permit/ Health Dept. ID: _______ _________________ Phone: ______________________________ Tax Map No.: ______________________________ Certification No.: ______________________________ Sub Div.: _ ________________ Lot No.: _____ Revision Date: ______________________________ INSPECTION AND OPERATION PROCEDURE PERC-RITE® ONSITE DRIP DISPERSAL SYSTEM I. Monitoring Inspection Event Scheduled ( ) Unscheduled ( ) II. Operational Inspection A. Field Conditions 1. Walk the field and record any visible wet spots from the drip system. B. Controller 1. Lights and manual switch positions. a. Open the control panel and open the lid to the hydraulic unit and pump tank. Make sure all manual switches are in the automatic position. With Microprocessor on, verify power light and run light are on. 2. Microprocessor input: See table in owners manual. Verify float and auto inputs. 3. Microprocessor output: Verify there is output only when in automatic operation. You may start automatic cycle with “Reset/Stop” button. C. Pump Tank Liquid Level Float Switches 1. Check liquid level in the pump tank to confirm switch operation. 2. If a float is down, its light should be off. Raise alarm float to activate alarm. Lower float and reset alarm condition. D. Pump and Valve Operation 1. Place pump "Hand-Off-Auto" switch in the "Hand" position to dead head pump against valves. Then open (optional) master valve. Flow meter should not turn indicating there are no leaks 2. With the pump running, place each zone valve in the "Hand" (open) position one at a time to check operation. With one zone valve open, flow should register on the flow meter. When the zone valve closes (off position), the flow should stop. 3. With one zone valve open and flowing, close and reopen (optional) master valve to check operation. © American Manufacturing Company, Inc. 5/20/2009 4. With the pump in the "Hand" position open the filter backwash valve for filter one and two for ten seconds then close. There should be no flow registering in the flow meter and you should hear the valves open and close. The backwash return valve diaphragm will rise then lower during backflush. 5. Open one zone valve and dose a zone until flow slows to design flow then open zone return to see flow increase, close to see flow slow. 6. Return all switches to the automatic position E. Hydraulic Unit 1. Examine all hydraulic components for leaks, tubing crimps and other problems. 2. Test heater if installed for cold climates. III. Capacity Maintenance Inspections Zone Dose Flow Rates A. Extended Check – Zone Dose Rates 1. Open the air release valve boxes and inspect. Make sure each air release closes during the dose with no water leaks after air is evacuated and valve is seated. 2. Determine how many zones are in operation and the Startup flow rates from the installation records. 3. With the pump in the "Hand" position, select the first zone by placing the zone valve switch in the "Hand" position. After pressurization time, check flow rates by reading the flow meter for a timed minute. Repeat for all zones. Report any excess flow variances from original flow rates. 4. After the final zone is checked, place the "Zone Return" valve in the "Hand" position while the "Zone Valve" is still in the "Hand" position and verify that the flow rate increased to provide field flushing. 5. Return appropriate switches to the automatic position. 6. Press reset button for 5 seconds and check automatic zone dosing time. B. Hydraulic Unit 1. Examine for soundness. 2. Measure solids level in all tanks. C. Inspect Treatment System IV. Reporting A. Provide the summary report to customer showing gallon flow to each field along with pertinent operating information and suggestions. B. Place signed and dated inspection report to customer file, input inspection report into "Carmody" file with and regulatory agency as needed. C. Have backup records available and be prepared to discuss operation and maintenance specifics with customer personnel. V. Operator Signature ________________________ Revision Date: __________ VI. Owners Signature ________________________ Revision Date: __________ Perc-Rite® Dealers are authorized to reproduce forms in this manual as needed for each site. Additional comments (use back of copy if necessary): © American Manufacturing Company, Inc. 5/20/2009 American Manufacturing Company, Inc. P.O. Box 97, Elkwood, VA 22718 800-345-3132 ~ www.americanonsite.com Owner: _ _________ Service Provider: ______________________________ System Address: _ ____________ Address: ______________________________ Longwood, FL 32779 ______________________________ PIN/Const. Permit/ Health Dept. ID: ______ _________________ Phone: ______________________________ Tax Map No.: ______________________________ Certification No.: ______________________________ Sub Div.: _ ________________ Lot No.: _____ Revision Date: ______________________________ PERC-RITE® REPORTING RECORD FOR DRIP DATA MONITORING The above list of questions are prepared for entry into the Carmody Service tracking system and I attest this information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Operator Signature ______________________________ Revision Date: _______________ Owner Signature ______________________________ Revision Date: _______________ Owner’s signature attests receipt of completed report copy. © American Manufacturing Company, Inc. 5/20/2009 Attachment B 10002 Princess Palm Avenue Registry One Building Suite 200 Tampa, FL 33619 813 630-4498 hazenandsawyer.com February 9, 2015 Longwood, FL 32779 Dear Thank you for participating in the Florida Department of Health Florida Onsite Sewage Nitrogen Reduction Strategies project. The project has been very successful and the data gathered from your system has been a significant part of this success, and we appreciate your cooperation and involvement in the project. As outlined in the agreement between Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. (H&S) and H&S has to date been responsible for permitting, construction, modifications, operation, maintenance, monitoring, and inspections of the experimental onsite wastewater treatment system installed at Longwood, FL 32779. The study period has now ended. As indicated in the agreement, H&S is responsible for transferring ownership and responsibility for the experimental system at study termination, or removal of the system if desired by the homeowner. To leave the experimental system in place, there are three requirements per Chapter 64E-6.027, Florida Administrative Code: (1) a biennial operating permit, (2) a maintenance entity agreement, and (3) the property owner has executed and recorded in the public property records at the county courthouse, a written notice that informs all subsequent property owners of the use of the performance-based treatment system, and of the requirement for the system to be maintained, in perpetuity, in compliance with all lawful requirements. The biennial operating permit shall be obtained from the Seminole County DOH, and the associated biennial fee is $150. The existing operating permit expires August 12, 2015. H&S will pay the renewal fee through August 12, 2017; however, thereafter it will be the property owner’s responsibility. To date, H&S has been the permitted maintenance entity for the experimental system. There are two options for establishing a maintenance entity for the experimental system:  Establish a new maintenance entity agreement with a septic tank contractor which will inspect the system every six months. H&S will assist you with establishing an agreement.  per 381.0065(4): A property owner who personally performs construction, maintenance, or repairs to system serving his or her own owner-occupied single-family residence is exempt from registration requirements for performing such construction, maintenance, or repairs on that residence, but is subject to all permitting requirements (Aerobic treatment unit maintenance entity permit per annum $25). H&S will train you and assist with the initial application. If you have additional questions regarding the Chapter 64E-6.027, Florida Administrative Code, please contact Elke Ursin with the Florida Department of Health at (850) 245-4070. February 9, 2015 Page 1 of 2 Please sign, date and return the enclosed Acceptance of System Ownership and Responsibility form to me. Please return the form in the enclosed envelope, as a scan to jhirst@hazenandsawyer.com or fax to 813-630- 1967. Please call with any questions or concerns at 813-630-4498. Very Truly Yours, Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. Josefin Hirst, P.E. Senior Principal Engineer Cc: E. Ursin, FDOH; D. Anderson, H&S; February 9, 2015 Page 2 of 2 Hirst, Josefin From: Hirst, Josefin Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 3:26 PM To: ' Cc: Anderson, Damann L.; 'Ursin, Elke' Subject: Seminole County permit fees Attachments: Letter_Acceptance_rev_April29_2015.pdf; 2-2015_ac20-26.pdf; Seminole_PBTS_publicrecord.pdf Good afternoon John, As discussed, please find attached the revised letter which outlines what FDOH will require long term for the nitrogen reduction system with the revised permit fees. The current permit fees can be found in the Seminole County Administrative Code Section 20.26 [Health Department] pages 8 and 9:  Page 8: Aerobic Treatment Unit Maintenance [to be your own maintenance entity] o State Fee = $25.00 o County Fee = $50.00 annually o Total Fee = $75.00 annually  Page 9: Annual Operating Performance Permits for Performance Based Systems o State Fee = $100 biennial o County Fee = $100.00 annually o Total Fee = $150.00 annually; $300 biennial Below is a link to the Seminole County Administrative Code. http://cdn.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/county-attorneys-office/administrative-code.stml The latest fee resolutions were adopted February 24, 2015. Also during a meeting with Seminole DOH last week, we were provided confirmation that the attached wastewater affidavit form can be used for the public record requirement. Best regards, Josefin Josefin E. Hirst, PE Senior Principal Engineer | Hazen and Sawyer 10002 Princess Palm Avenue, Registry One Building, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33619 813 630-4498 (main) | 919 906-9536 (cell) jhirst@hazenandsawyer.com | hazenandsawyer.com From: Hirst, Josefin Sent Monday, February 09, 2015 2 36 PM To: ' Cc: Anderson, Damann L. Subject: Onsite wastewater treatment system Hi John, 1 10002 Princess Palm Avenue Registry One Building Suite 200 Tampa, FL 33619 813 630-4498 hazenandsawyer.com April 29, 2015 Longwood, FL 32779 Dear Thank you for participating in the Florida Department of Health Florida Onsite Sewage Nitrogen Reduction Strategies project. The project has been very successful and the data gathered from your system has been a significant part of this success, and we appreciate your cooperation and involvement in the project. As outlined in the agreement between Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. (H&S) and H&S has to date been responsible for permitting, construction, modifications, operation, maintenance, monitoring, and inspections of the experimental onsite wastewater treatment system installed at Longwood, FL 32779. The study period has now ended. As indicated in the agreement, H&S is responsible for transferring ownership and responsibility for the experimental system at study termination, or removal of the system if desired by the homeowner. To leave the experimental system in place, there are three requirements per Chapter 64E-6.027, Florida Administrative Code: (1) a biennial operating permit, (2) a maintenance entity agreement, and (3) the property owner has executed and recorded in the public property records at the county courthouse, a written notice that informs all subsequent property owners of the use of the performance-based treatment system, and of the requirement for the system to be maintained, in perpetuity, in compliance with all lawful requirements. The biennial operating permit shall be obtained from the Seminole County DOH, and the associated biennial fee is $300. The existing operating permit expires August 12, 2015. H&S will pay the renewal fee through August 12, 2017; however, thereafter it will be the property owner’s responsibility. To date, H&S has been the permitted maintenance entity for the experimental system. There are two options for establishing a maintenance entity for the experimental system:  Establish a new maintenance entity agreement with a septic tank contractor which will inspect the system every six months. H&S will assist you with establishing an agreement.  per 381.0065(4): A property owner who personally performs construction, maintenance, or repairs to system serving his or her own owner-occupied single-family residence is exempt from registration requirements for performing such construction, maintenance, or repairs on that residence, but is subject to all permitting requirements (Aerobic treatment unit maintenance entity permit associated annual fee is $75). H&S will train you and assist with the initial application. If you have additional questions regarding the Chapter 64E-6.027, Florida Administrative Code, please contact Elke Ursin with the Florida Department of Health at (850) 245-4070. February 9, 2015 Page 1 of 2 Please sign, date and return the enclosed Acceptance of System Ownership and Responsibility form to me. Please return the form in the enclosed envelope, as a scan to jhirst@hazenandsawyer.com or fax to 813-630- 1967. Please call with any questions or concerns at 813-630-4498. Very Truly Yours, Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. Josefin Hirst, P.E. Senior Principal Engineer Cc: E. Ursin, FDOH; D. Anderson, H&S; February 9, 2015 Page 2 of 2 Florida Onsite Sewage Nitrogen Reduction Strategies Study ACCEPTANCE OF SYSTEM OWNERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILTY FDOH Permit Numbers: 59-S2- Location (City/County): Longwood, Florida; Seminole County Property ID #: In July, 2013 an experimental onsite wastewater treatment system was installed at Longwood, Florida 32779 as part of the Florida Department of Health Onsite Sewage Nitrogen Reduction Strategies Study. As outlined in the agreement between Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. and Hazen and Sawyer has to date been responsible for permitting, construction, modifications, operation, maintenance, monitoring, and inspections of this experimental nitrogen reduction system over an 18 month study period. This study period has now ended. As indicated in the agreement, Hazen and Sawyer is responsible for transferring ownership and responsibility for the experimental system at study termination, or removal of the system if desired by the homeowner. This agreement documents the decision by the homeowner and replaces the previous homeowner agreement. OWNER: I (We) ____________________hereby do agree to the transfer of complete ownership and operational responsibilities for the referenced FDOH permitted experimental system, and agree to accept all conditions and responsibilities of the permit. I hereby release FDOH and Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. from any and all responsibility or liability for the performance or non-performance of this system after the date this acceptance of system agreement is signed by both parties below. OWNER: I (We) ____________________hereby do not agree to the transfer of complete ownership and operational responsibilities for the referenced FDOH permitted experimental system, and wish the system to be restored to its original condition. HOMEOWNER HAZEN AND SAWYER, P.C. 10002 Princess Palm Avenue Registry One, Suite 200 Tampa, FL 33619 By: Damann L. Anderson Title: Vice President Revision Date: Revision Date: February 9, 2015 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPLICATION FOR ONSITE SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM OPERATING PERMIT Authority: Chapter 381, F.S. & Chapter 64E-6, F.A.C. Application/Permit Number New: Amended: Renewal: Aerobic: Commercial: Industrial/Manufacturing: GENERAL INFORMATION Property Owner Work Telephone Home phone: Address of Owner: City: Longwood State FL Zip 32779 Owner's Agent: Agent's Address: City: State Zip Agent's Phone: Property Street Address: City: Longwood State Zip 32779 Section: 23 Township: 20 Range: 29 Parcel: Lot: 73 Block: / Subdivision: Unit: EXISTING SYSTEM INFORMATION Please complete those items shown below which are applicable to the existing permitted onsite sewage disposal system serving the above referenced property: Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Construction Permit Number (if known): Septic Tank(s)/Aerobic Unit 1500 gallons Grease Trap(s) gallons Dosing Tank 525 gallons Drainfield size is 615 square feet installed in a: standard subsurface filled mound system drip The drainfield layout is in trenches absorption bed other X (describe) drip line 1' OC spacing Onsite Well? Yes No X System Setback to Wells ft. Lot Size 47,045 Square Feet Estimated sewage flow into system 580 Gallons/Day Based on Table 1,64E-6.008 Under TRAP Review Number of businesses or dwellings (circle one) which are being served by this onsite sewage disposal system 1 Additional Comments: Experimental system with Stage 1 biofilter (lined drip system 812 SF area) and Stage 2 Biofilter (37 SF area) with reclaimed water dispersal drip system (615 SF mound area). COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING FACILITY Please attach a business survey form for each business which is or will be served by the onsite sewage disposal system. Briefly describe the type of activities that will be supported by the onsite sewage system serving this property. What is the zoning designation for the property? Give a description of the zoning and examples of approved businesses in this type of zoning: AEROBIC TREATMENT UNIT Date of aerobic system installation approval: / Is the aerobic treatment unit still under the manufacturer's initial two year warranty? Yes No Aerobic Unit Manufacturer: Type of Aerobic Unit: Class I: Class II: Above 1500 Gallon Capacity: Construction/Installation Permit Number: Are multiple aerobic units used on the site: Yes No Is there an active service agreement on the aerobic treatment unit? Yes No Please Attach a Copy of the Agreement If yes, when does the service agreement expire? / Who is the authorized service company providing maintenance to your unit? Company Name Phone Number Address City State Zip I hereby certify that the above information is accurate and a reflection of the actual conditions existing on the above referenced property. I understand that any change of occupancy or tenancy at the above location will require me to file an amendment to this operating permit. Applicant's signature: Revision Date: / Application Status: Disapproved: Revision Date: / Reason: By: Title: CHD Approved: Revision Date: / By: Title: CHD DH 4081, 10/96 (Obsoletes previous editions which may not be used) Incorporated: 64E-6.003, FAC Page 1 of 1 Jun 2 2010 5:04PM No 9021 P 3/3 Wastewater Affidavit The property described below uses a performance-based system for the onsile treatment of wastewater This system must be maintained, in perpetuity, in compliance with all lawful requirements per the Wakulla County Department of Seminole Health. County Health Department personnel shall have the "Right of Entry" during normal business hours for sampling and inspection purposes .. Property Owner: Legal Address: Property/Tax 10: The property owner shall execute and record this statement in the public property records in the county in which the property is located.. State of Florida County of Seminole County of Wakulla The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,2010 by 2015 , Owner, and subscribed by: (Name of Notary) (Owner/Agent) Item prepared by: