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I I I I I m Re: Septic system ordinance Dear Resident: The Ramsey City Council has adopted an updated on-site sewage systems ordinance in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Ramsey as required by The Metropolitan Council. The intent of the ordinance is to ensure adequate performance of all on-site septic systems and to protect public health. It is hoped that City management of septic tank pumping may delay the need for municipal sewer in parts of the city by reducing the occurence of failed drainfield as a result of proper septic tank maintenance. The ordinance specifies that existing septic systems shall be inspected for compliance. Every individual septic system in the City of Ramsey shall be inspected by the plumbing inspector, his designated representative or the homeowner every twenty-four (24) months to ensure compliance with the ordinance. The purpose of this letter is to inform homeowners in the City of Ramsey of their obligations to the requirements of the inspection and septage pumping portions of this ordinance. A complete copy of the ordinance can be obtained or reviewed at the City Hall. Following is a summary of the ordinance requirements. The City is required to set up a program to inspect on-site systems every 24 months and make sure they are operating in accordance to both the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's and the City of Ramsey's codes. The biennial inspection shall determine the need for sludge and/or scum removal from the septic tanks. This can be done by using a pole with a 3" X 3" piece of plywood attached to the bottom. To measure the location of the scum, force the pole through the scum layer and raise the pole until resistance from'the bottom of the scum is felt. The bottom of the outlet ba~o an -h ge layer can be located in the same manner. The tank should be cleaned when: "A" the scum is less than 3" above the outlet baffle or "B" the sludge is less than 12" below the outlet baffle. See the sketch on the attached Maintenance Report. Both distances "A" and "B" must be reported.