1. 2011HSTS Contractor Meeting February 17, 2011

2. Meeting Topics:

HSTS Regulatory Update

Puraflo Type B Mound System

Sludgehammer Remediation Unit

Infiltrator Low-Profile Chambers

Enviro-Septic Monitoring Program Update

General Discussion

3. HSTS Regulatory Update 4. Recent Developments

June 18, 2010

Governor Strickland signs Sub. SB 110 into law

July 1, 2010

Suspended portions of ORC 3718 are unsuspended

• Public Health Council has authority to adopt new rules (again)

• Rules effectiveno sooner than1/1/2012

• ODH oversight of local programs re-established

• ODH has survey authority over local programs

5.

Mid-September 2010

Additional provisions of Sub. SB 110 take effect

• Updated definitions for bedrock, infiltrative surface, soil, vertical separation distance, water table, etc.

• Changes makeup of TAC

• Establishes STS Appeals Board in each jurisdiction

• ODH has survey authority over local programs

6.

September 2010

STS Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) established

• Meets monthly and holds a conference call monthly

• Provides input into the rule writing process

• Wide variety of interests represented:

• local health departments ODNR

• contractors industry

• county engineers home builders

• township officials engineers

• academia Farm Bureau

7.

Tracking the rule-writing process:

ODH Share Point site:

Information is posted prior to each RAC meeting

Includes discussion board for comments

To access to the site, contact Nathan Johnson of ODH at:

(614) 644-7181 or Nathan.Johnson@odh.ohio.gov

8.

Other ways to stay engaged

Ohio Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA)

YOURprofessional association

Quarterly newsletter, and e-mail updates

Five representatives on the RAC

Ohio Septic Forum

Updated information posted as it becomes available

Opportunity to discuss information with others

9.

Other ways to stay engaged

Local health department e-mail updates

Not on the e-mail list?Make sure you sign up before leaving!

10.

Online Resources

ODH Share Point site

http://mossapps.odh.ohio.gov/sites/BEH/WaterAndSewage/default.aspx

ODH Sewage Treatment System Law & Rules Page

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhPrograms/eh/sewage/sewrules.aspx

OOWA Website

http://www.ohioonsite.org/

Ohio Septic Forum

http://www.ohiosepticforum.com

Van Wert County Health Department Website

http://www.vanwertcountyhealth.org

11.

Stay informed and involved!!

12. Puraflo Type B Mound System Charlie Ray- Bord na Mona Environmental Products US Jim Charville- Norwalk Concrete Inc. 13. 15 MINUTE BREAK 14. SludgeHammer & Infiltrator Ron Robinson- Spoerr Precast Concrete 15. 20 systems currently in operation in Van Wert County Enviro-Septic System Monitoring Program 16. Post-installation system site visits 277 Systems sampled- 7 Sites where drain flow has been directly observed-4 Sites where drain has been found backed up at sampling port- 5 Sites where no evidence of recent flow has been observed-11 Sites where standing water has been observed in inspection ports- 10 A few more statistics 17. Perimeter Drain Sampling 18. Perimeter Drain Sampling First systems began operating - fall 2008 First opportunity to collect samples March 2009 Four systems sampled during 2008-2009 season Five systems sampled during 2009-2010 season Zero systems sampled during 2010-2011 season (as of today) Perimeter drain effluent testing is made possible by the financial support of the Van Wert County Foundation, Ohio Department of Health, and the Van Wert County Board of Health. 19. 2008-2009 Sampling Results 20. 2009-2010 Sampling Results 21. Perimeter Drain Sampling

CONCLUSIONS

High suspended solids could be due to recently disturbed soil around the drain

Bacteria results are very inconsistent

Comparison of results between curtain drain and system inspection port suggestadditional factors influencing bacterial content of drain effluent.

Hopefully more testing will help to provide a clearer picture, BUT testing isscheduled to end in the spring of 2011.

22.

Perimeter drains dont flow as often as originally expected

Water appears to be very clean prior to entering soil

Data suggests that outside factors may be influencing quality of perimeter drain effluent

Onsite systems can function in our heavy soils

What have we learned??? 23.

Current system monitoring program

Sampling will end in 2011

Visual monitoring will continue, with frequency based on each systems history

Phase II

25 additional systems using same sizing criteria

Replacement installations only

Multiple water table monitoring wells to be installed on each site to monitor seasonal water table under and around systems.

Whats next??? Typical water table monitoring well 24. Design Plans and As-Built Drawings 25.

Design plan basics:

Clean, dark and legible drawing and print

Site layout drawing, approximately to scale

Relevant measurements*

• -Distance from septic system to well, property lines, surfacewater

• -Dimensions of soil absorption area

• -Designated benchmark which is identified at site

• -Relevant elevations of system components and absorptionsystem area

• *Much of this information can be provided using a designtemplate, rather than creating a very cluttered drawing

26. Site Layout Drawing 27.

As-built basics:

Clean, dark and legible drawing and print

-As-built drawing will become part of Health Departmentrecord and will also be mailed to homeowner.

Site layout drawing, approximately to scale

• -Site layout drawing from design plan may be used if nochanges were made.

Signed statement indicating that the system was installed in accordance with all applicable rules and plan specifications.

28.

As-built basics:

Make a rough sketch including all measurements and elevations before leaving the job site.

Submit as-built drawing to health department as soon as possible after installation is completed.

Remember, this requirement is expected to continue under

the new statewide rules.

29. Sample as-built drawing 30. Sample health department installation record 31. Some Random Thoughts

In the off-season

• • Make sure all as-built records have been submitted to the health department

• • Encourage prospective customers to arrange for site and soil evaluations well before spring

• • Determine system locations and layouts

• • Protect future system locations using rope or caution tape

• • Compile and submit all required design information to health department for site review

• • Continuing education

32. Informational Resources Household Sewage Treatment Systemspage of our health department website: www.vanwertcountyhealth.org Ohio Department of Healthsewage page: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhPrograms/eh/sewage/sewage1.aspx Ohio Onsite Wastewater Association www.ohioonsite.org Ohio Septic Forum www.ohiosepticforum.com National Association of Wastewater Transporters www.nawt.org 33. For More Information:

Many other websites offer information on specific products or system types that may be used to comply with Ohios STS rules.For links to specific sites or for other information, send an e-mail to jmenchhofer@vanwertcountyhealth.org

Or contact:

Jason Menchhofer

Environmental Health Director

Van Wert County Health Department

419-238-0808, extension 108

419-203-6858

Hard copy information will also be provided upon request if preferred.

Additional resources provided in handout folder

34. Questions??