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.,,~ ~ 27 <br />The design flow, type system, and pump requirement are subject to change based upon <br />the application and site plan or plat submitted for the Wastewater Construction <br />Authorization. <br />The blocked areas on the accompanying plat are the limits of the provisionally suitable <br />soils as evaluated by the Orange County Health Department. <br />It should be noted that all lots having aconventional-type drain field with pump are reviewed at a <br />minimum of every five years by the health department as required by 15A NCAC 18A .1961 <br />(Maintenance of Sewage Systems). <br />Ultra Shallow Trench Conventional Systems are placed in areas with 24 inches or more of <br />provisionally suitable soiUsite characteristics and a 6-10" soil cap is placed over the trenches. <br />Shallow Trench Conventional Systems are placed in areas with 30 inches or more of provisionally <br />suitable soiUsite characteristics. <br />Conventional Trench Systems are placed in areas with 36" inches or more of provisionally <br />suitable soiUsite characteristics. <br />Innovative Trench Systems can be used in areas with 24-36 "of provisionally suitable soiUsite <br />characteristics. <br />The approved septic areas should be kept free of vehicular traffic, lo~~in~, ~radin~, and <br />compacting activities. It is the responsibility of the property owner or developer to mamtam the <br />integrity of the septic areas prior to, system construction and installation. No parking, cutting or <br />filling shall be allowed in or around the drain field areas. <br />Drainage ways and easements should be utilized to convey storm water run.-off to the storm water <br />retention areas. These conveyances should not be located through designated septic drain field <br />areas. <br />This~report is for planning purposes only and does not constitute any approval. Lot approval is <br />granted by the health department only in the form of an Improvement Permit. <br />