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As part of its QUALITY
CONTROL service the Environmental Division of the Cayuga County Health & Human
Services Department may revisit the site for verification of statements.
[] Borders MHWM of Owasco Lake or Little Sodus Bay. [] Does not border Lake or Bay but is within 500 ft. of MHWH of Lake or Bay. [] System located in Owasco Lake or Little Sodus Bay Watershed. [] None of the above mentioned. [] Other - describe:_____________________________________________________________ [] Septic Tank with Absorption Trenches [] Septic Tank with Absorption Bed [] Septic
Tank with Seepage Pit (dry well) [] Septic Tank with Sand Filter (effluent discharge to surface [] yes [] no) [] Aerobic
Septic Tank with Absorption Field [] Seepage Pit (dry well) without Septic Tank) [] Holding Tank [] Privy []
Commercial System [] Unknown Number of laterals________________ Length of each lateral____________________ Total lateral length________________ Overall bed dimensions______________ 14. Dry Wells/Seepage pits: Number_______________________ Size of
each_____________________ 15. Pump [] yes [] no; Dosing siphon [] yes [] no Is pump or dosing siphon equipped with an alarm? [] yes [] no Storage Capacity per pump cycle_________ (gallons) A. History (Show Certification I.D. card to owner and inform owner that signature will
be required) a. Bedrooms (total # for multiple homes)_______ Bathrooms_______ Hot Tubs________ b. Toilets________ Type: [] Old Standard [] New Standard [] Water Saving [] Other c. Sinks________ Faucet Type: [] Old Standard [] Water Saving [] Other d. Showers/Tubs_____ Faucet Type: [] Old Standard [] Water Saving [] Other e. Dishwashers_______ Garbage Disposal_______ Washing Machines_______ f Water Softener/Treatment Equipment [] yes [] no Backwash Discharges into Septic
System [] yes [] no a. Odors [] yes [] no b. Slow draining plumbing [] yes [] no c. Backing up of sewage into house [] yes [] no d . Surfacing of sewage [] yes [] no e. Other, such as seasonal [] yes [] no f. Describe any problems:___________________________________________________________________________________ 25. If system has an Aerobic Tank, when was tank last serviced __________(date)
_______________(by whom) [] not applicable 26. Is holding tank equipped with alarm or other device to detect leakage or overflow?
[] yes [] no [] not applicable 27. Does homeowner maintain log of holding tank or septic tank pump-out? [] yes [] no 28. Was log of holding tank or septic tank pump outs reviewed by inspector? [] yes []
no [] not applicable 29. If system has holding tank, what is frequency of pumping (eg. weekly, monthly,
etc.)?______________ [] not applicable 30. Are there any separate disposal systems (seepage pits/drywells) for the kitchen,
second bath, laundry, etc.? [] yes [] no; If yes, describe these drains and their location: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 31. Are there any drainage pipes or storm drains on the property? [] yes [] no; Are
they private? [] yes [] no 32. What is your water supply; [] Public [] Lake [] Well [] Creek []
Other____________________ Is the quantity of flow adequate? [] yes [] no Notice: In a written statement filed with the County, any person who knowingly
makes a false statement which such person does not believe to be true has committed a
crime under the laws of the State of New York punishable as a Class A Misdemeanor (PL Sec.
210.45). I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information I have provided in this
interview is correct. Signature of Owner/Agent:____________________________________________________
Date:___________________ (must be an adult) Agents title_______________________________________________________ 33. Date of Inspection:_________________________________ (If a three day test, enter
all dates) 34. Did Inspector review construction or modification plans of system on file with the
Health Department? [] yes [] no 35. Does all wastewater discharge to the septic system? [] yes [] no Provide comments and system/site sketch as described in the procedures guide. Use the
designated "SYSTEM/SITE COMMENT AND SKETCH SHEET" attached to this form. 36. Evidence of system problems: a. Odors [] yes [] no b. Saturated soils [] yes [] no c. Lush vegetation [] yes [] no d. Changes in vegetation [] yes [] no e. Other [] yes [] no Describe:________________________________________________________________________________________________ 37. Were all drainage pipes inspected for dye? [] yes [] no [] N/A 38. Evidence of wastewater discharge to water course or ground surface: [] yes [] no Describe:________________________________________________________________________________________________ 39. Evidence of storm water ponding on system: [] yes [] no Describe:________________________________________________________________________________________________ 40. Evidence of storm water discharge to system: [] yes [] no Describe:________________________________________________________________________________________________ 41. Evidence of rock outcroppings: [] yes [] no Describe:________________________________________________________________________________________________ 42. Shortest distance from absorption area to (in feet): a. Lake or Bay (MHWM), stream, spring, pond, etc._________________ b. Nearest Property Line__________________ c. Nearest Well-including those on adjacent property________________ d. Nearest Dwelling________________ e. Elevation of Lake or Bay (i.e. Owasco Lake, Little Sodus Bay, Cross Lake, etc.) at
the day of inspection_________(feet) f. Other pertinent
features__________________________________________________________________________________ 43. If the system has a pump: [] not applicable a. Does the pump appear to operate properly? [] yes [] no b. Does the pump basin have any visible overflows? [] yes [] no 44. Which fixtures were turned on: a. toilet [] yes [] no b. bathtub/shower [] yes [] no c. bathroom sink [] yes [] no d. kitchen sink [] yes [] no e. washing machine/utility sink [] yes [] no 45. Where was the dye introduced: a. toilet [] yes [] no b. bathtub/shower [] yes [] no c. bathroom sink [] yes [] no d. kitchen sink [] yes [] no e. washing machine/utility sink [] yes [] no 46. Volume of water entered into system (Calculations) Calculate flow rate (e.g. gallons per minute), the time dye introduced and the fixtures
turned on, and the time fixtures turned off. a. Routine Inspection: 20 gal/bedroom flow rate_________ start time_______ stop time_______ total time_______ total
volume________(gals) b. Property Transfer or Refinance Inspection (dwelling occupied for at least 15
consecutive days prior to test): 75 gal/bedroom; 150 gallons Minimum; (Requires Septic Tank Pump-Out Report) flow rate_________ start time_______ stop time_______ total time_______ total
volume________(gals) c. Property Transfer or Refinance Inspection (dwelling unoccupied): 150 gal/bedroom x 3 days; (Requires Septic Tank Pump-Out Report) Day 1: flow rate__________ start time______ stop time_______ total time_______
volume________(gals) Day 2: flow rate__________ start time______ stop time_______ total time_______
volume________(gals) Day 3: flow rate__________ start time______ stop time_______ total time_______
volume________(gals) total volume________(gals) 47. Evidence of dye: [] yes [] no Describe
location:___________________________________________________________________ 48. Date of re-visit:_______________ (remember you must re-visit if a holding tank) 49. Evidence of dye: [] yes [] no Describe
location:___________________________________________________________________ 50. Does system pass inspection? [] yes [] no For properties bordering the mean high water mark of Owasco Lake or Little Sodus
Bay ONLY Note: Use additional sheets if more than one drainage pipe. 51. Describe location, diameter, length of private drainage pipe(s)
sampled:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________(also
indicate on sketch) 52. Name of laboratory testing
sample:_______________________________________________________________________________ 53. Results of fecal coliform
test:____________________________________________________________________________________ Date and time of sampling:_____________________________(attach Chain of Custody and
Report from Lab) 54. Results of second fecal coliform
test(s):___________________________________________________________________________ Date and time of sampling: _____________________________(attach Chain of Custody and
Report from Lab) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Findings_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Notice: In a written statement filed with the County, any person who knowingly makes
a false statement which such person does not believe to be true has committed a crime
under the laws of The State of New York punishable as a Class A Misdemeanor (PL Sec.
210.45). CERTIFICATION STATEMENT I certify that I have personally inspected the sewage disposal system at this
address and that the information reported below is true, and accurate and completed as of
the time of inspection. The inspection was based on my training and experience in the
proper function and maintenance of on-site sewage disposal systems. Signature:______________________________________________________
Date:__________________________ (please sign) Inspector:______________________________________________________ Certification
No:____________________ (please print) Disclaimer of Assessment: Neither the Inspector nor the County warranty operation of
the sewage disposal system described in this assessment. This report must be submitted to the Cayuga County Health Department within 30 business
days of the site assessment. The inspector is required to notify the Cayuga County Health
Department of a failed system within one business day of the site assessment inspection. |
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