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1.1 PUBLIC CLUSTER SYSTEM - CLASS V - (DEH Types 3, 4, 5, and 6) This is the same as Class IV. The level of monitoring and maintenance depends on the size of the system and technology used. Commissioner Insko asked that the staff complete the process that has been followed above for the remainder of the Classes and put all this information on a chart and return to the Board. Dan Reimer clarified that he will put on a chart what the state requirements are for monitoring and managing each type of system and each class. Commissioner Willhoit asked that the Board choose a class, talk about where the systems are, the conditions of these permits, the kind of monitoring done now, and what can be done to improve upon that. He asked what the procedure has been when approving a system. As to low pressure pipe systems, at this time the County does the site evaluation and comes up with a determination that the LPP is the type of system they need and issues the permit. They then do an elevation survey on that site, lay out every line in the system and design the system specifically to that site. They do six or seven installation inspections before the system is approved. The permit is $100. Right before the house is occupied or before final approval, they plug the pump in, adjust the valves in the system and flush the lines. They then issue an operation permit. If they get a chance to talk with the system user, they have pamphlets available to educate that person. What is being proposed is to increase the frequency of review. The new regulations from DEH effective July, 1992 require inspections at a frequency of three years. The County is proposing to do these annually. John Link stated that the staff plans to send information to those who they think have alternative wastewater systems. This information will provide an incentive to call in and initiate an inspection. Dan Reimer clarified that what the County has attempted to do is to intergrade the DEM and DEH systems into a system that addresses those concerns that these systems may fail in critical watershed areas. The Health Department wants to create a monitoring system that will assure that any of these classes or types, are operating well in Orange County. The requirement for the County to inspect low pressure pipe systems has been moved from 1991 to 1992. The County will be able to spend more time in checking the sludge and determining if the tank needs to be pumped, measure drawdown rates, etc. When a home sells, the lending institution requires a statement that the system is functioning. The County is not required to provide that statement by any law. However, this helps in monitoring the sewage systems in Orange County. In the monitoring and maintenance assurance program it is proposed that anytime the County is requested to do an existing system review for a sale of a home, then that system be monitored periodically. In answer to a question from Commissioner Willhoit, whenever a system is pumped, the private pumper is suppose to send a record of this to the State. The County charges $35.00 for a review of an existing system.