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Stancil: In the County , a critical area is generally defined as the area one -half mile from the <br /> normal pool elevation of a water supply impoundment . <br /> Glaze : Have there been case studies showing the type of effluent emitted from a septic system, <br /> and if such effluent type differs with the age of a septic system . <br /> Holdway : There have been no such studies , to my knowledge . <br /> Stancil: What is the next step in the process ? <br /> Holdway : The proposal goes to the BOCC on March 9 , 1999 . <br /> Stancil : How long will it take to inspect septic tanks in the critical areas ? <br /> Holdway: We estimate 2 years . <br /> Pratt: What does an inspection entail ? <br /> Holdway: An inspection involves looking at solid depths of tanks , filter inspection, assessment <br /> of drainline and repair area . <br /> Pratt: What about a percolation report? <br /> Holdway : If a repair is needed then a percolation report is undertaken . <br /> Pratt. How long will an inspection take ? <br /> Holdway: An inspection will take 1 - 2 hours on average , and 34 per day . <br /> Pratt. Are the location of systems being recorded through GPS ? <br /> Holdway : GPS is in use . <br /> Glaze : Of the possible program options which one is being recommended ? <br /> Holdway: The Board of Health has recommended option 3 . <br /> Summers : Factors in the Board of Health ' s recommendation include : protecting groundwater ; <br /> criticism of prior wastewater management programs as being burdened by inspections , a desire to <br /> educate , and the number of resources available for program delivery . <br /> Rafalow : Given that this is an educated county why do we need a program such as this , wouldn ' t <br /> a pamphlet work just as well ? <br /> Summers : Despite the fact that we have an educated community , three still exists a need for <br /> targeted education so that behavior can be changed . <br /> Glaze : I am getting the feeling that the creation of a management program is not a critical area . <br /> Summers : You are correct we are not in a crisis , but the goal is to be proactive . <br /> Glaze : Who pays is the issue . The idea is that since we all use surface water we should all pay . <br /> Holdway : That is the motivation, behind this cost sharing approach . <br /> Glaze : This is the opposite of the polluter pays principle . What I have questions about is the use <br /> of the general fund . <br /> Summers : In municipalities money comes from the general fund , polluters will pay more that <br /> those in municipalities , but will not bear the whole cost . <br /> Kohorn : Will work be done with the commercial septic providers and repairers ? <br /> Holdway: Commercial septic providers are licensed by the county and the state . The Orange <br /> County health department does work with them . <br /> Glaze : Will the education component of the program include directions for the an individual to <br /> repair and/or install their systems ? <br /> Holdway: The Orange County Environmental Health department supervise persons who install <br /> their own systems . <br /> Glaze : This program represents a good step forward for the County . <br /> Summers : We appreciate and welcome the support of the CFE on make this program a reality . <br /> Jurgelski : Do you need a resolution of support? <br />