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Know Your Septic Systems Check it, Fix it, Maintain it

Know Your Septic Systems Check it, Fix it, Maintain it. Purpose of Workshop. Overview of what septic systems are and how they work How to properly operate and maintain septic systems How to identify signs of failure Relevant codes, permits for septic systems

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Know Your Septic Systems Check it, Fix it, Maintain it

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  1. Know Your Septic Systems Check it, Fix it, Maintain it

  2. Purpose of Workshop • Overview of what septic systems are and how they work • How to properly operate and maintain septic systems • How to identify signs of failure • Relevant codes, permits for septic systems • Where to find technical and funding assistance

  3. Clackamas River Water Provider Members

  4. The Importance of Properly Functioning Septic Systems • What we are trying to protect: * ground water - wells (public health) * surface water - drinking water for almost 300,000 people (public heath) * environmental health

  5. Nitrate Screening Poorly functioning or failing septic systems can be a significant source of groundwater pollution. If your septic system is not working properly, your household well should be tested every year for coliform bacteria and nitrates.

  6. CRWP Septic System Risk Analysis Overview

  7. Septic System Analysis Potential Threats • 10 – 25% of septic systems fail at some point • Direct runoff of partially treated waste or infiltration of contaminated groundwater • Contaminants of concern: pathogens, nitrates, organic matter, ammonia, nitrogen, phosphates, synthetic organics, metals, PCP’s, and pharmaceuticals

  8. Septic System Analysis + Risk Factor #2: Potential Septic System Age Risk Factor #1: Septic System Clustering + = + CUMULATIVE SEPTIC SYSTEM RISK Risk Factor #4: Proximity to Surface Water Intakes Risk Factor #3: Number of Septic Systems per Two Acres 10

  9. Septic System Risk Analysis Results

  10. Septic System Risk Analysis Results • Septic System Failure Risk • Approximately 9,000 potential septic system parcels identified in the Clackamas River watershed • 4500 ranked very low or low • 3500 ranked moderate • 1000 ranked as high risk • 6,250 of the 9,000 are in high-density clusters • Approximately 76% estimated to be aged 30 or older

  11. How We Are Addressing the Problem • Workshops like this • Educational materials • Drug Take Back Boxes

  12. Financial Assistance • $200 Rebate for Septic System Inspections • Septic System Repair Cost Share – reimburse 50% of costs up to $1,000

  13. USDA Rural Development Section 504 Home Repair Loans and Grants

  14. Energy Trust of Oregon

  15. Financial Assistance • CCSWCD low interest loan program

  16. Q & A

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