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technology. You need to follow the directives of the compan
r
epresentative as it relates to their treatment unit (ATU, filte
disagree with your provider or want a second o
o
ut if there is another representative or provider in your area.
As with pumpers, not all manufacturer's representatives are licensed O&M
providers. They may just want to come out and look at their part of the system,
but not the whole thing. If this is the case, try finding a representative who can
lo
ok at your whole system,
else.
Remember, it is important to have the whole system monitored and maintained,
especially the more complex the system is.
M
aintaining your records
P
art of bein
g an educated owner and micro-sewage plant operator is keeping
records. First of all, make sure you have your design and as-built drawing. If you
don't have an as-built and the county can't find one for you, create one yourself
using the worksheet on page 59, or hire a designer to generate one.
Keep a record of any work done on your system –
inspections, when it is pumped, repaired, etc. The
M
aintenance Record Log on page 60 provides a
place to write down general information about
services to your system. It is also important to
keep any receipts, reports, letters, etc. related
to
the
work done.
Y
ou can use this manual as a storage
place for all this information. Place a
rubber band around it to keep things
inside.
A
larms
A traditional gravity system is the only system that doesn't require some kind of
an alarm or control panel. All pumps, air blowers for ATUs, and some disinfection
units require alarms.
Septic system alarms are generally loud and annoying – they are designed that
w
ay to make sure problems aren't ignored.
box mounted on a wall or post near the tank
b
uzzer) and a flashing light.
or call a regular O&M provider to look at everything
They usually consist of a small plastic
s. Most alarms have a loud ringer (or
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y or their area
r, etc.). If you
pinion, call the company to find
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