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SSTS Product Registration Process for Treatment Products, Distribution Media and Sewage Tanks Overview

Overview

Rules, Frequently asked Questions, Timelines

How to Use the Listing of Registered Products

Product Listings Treatment, Distribution, and Sewage Tanks

Application Forms for Product Registration

Technical Advisory Panel

More information

The use of proprietary treatment devices and distribution media in Minnesota has been hampered by the lack of a statewide gateway for products to enter the onsite wastewater treatment market. Manufacturers and vendors have instead gone knocking at the doors of local governments across the state seeking individual approval for their products. To address this issue and create a more consistent statewide process, recent changes to Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080 - 7083 now include new requirements related to the registration, listing, and use of proprietary products in subsurface sewage treatment systems.

Rules and Frequently Asked Questions

Minnesota Rules Chapter 7083.4000 to 7083.4120 product registration requirements

Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080.1900 to

7080.2030 sewage tank requirements Product Registration for Subsurface

Sewage Treatment Systems. Fact sheet designed to answer questions about who is affected by this rule change and how end-users will benefit from the new product-registration process.

Timelines

The product registration process began in July 2008. End-users will not be required to use registered products during a two-year transition period between February 4, 2008, and February 3, 2010. As of February 4, 2010, all systems using proprietary treatment or distribution media products will be required to use registered products.

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Septic tanks and pump tanks will have a similar, product review and listing process, phased in over three-years (from February 4, 2008, to February 3, 2011). The MPCA will provide a Web listing of tanks that meet the new rule requirements.

How to Use the List of Registered Treatment and Distribution Products?

Please read this document before reviewing the Product Listing to obtain a better understanding of what the product listing actually means.

How to Use the List of Registered Treatment and Distribution Products

Product Listings

The products on this list have been determined to meet the requirements in Minnesota Rules Chapter 7083. The purpose of this listing is to ensure products are protective of public health and the environment while providing long-term performance to consumers when properly operated and maintained. The list is intended to be a valuable resource to designers, installers, service providers, local regulatory officials, and consumers. The listing of products does not constitute approval of marketing, advertising, or labeling practices used by the manufacturer. Listing does not constitute endorsement of these products by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Information obtained from the manufacturer is the sole responsibility of the manufacturer or other provider. Links to external resources are provided as a public service, and do not imply endorsement by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. When choosing from this list of registered products, consumers are advised to check that SSTS businesses are properly trained in the design, installation, and maintenance of that particular product.

Treatment Products

List of Proprietary SSTS Treatment Products Registered for Residential Strength Sewage List of Proprietary SSTS Treatment Products for Commercial or High-strength Sewage

(Available 2009).

Distribution Products

List of Proprietary SSTS Distribution Media Products (Available 2009) Recommended Standards and Guidance Document for Drainfield Rock, January 2009

(Draft for Comments). Direct comments to Barbara McCarthy (link here)

Sewage Tanks

List of Sewage Tanks that meet minimum state code requirements (Available 2009)

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Application Forms

Proprietary Distribution Products Application for Registration Subsurface Sewage Treatment System. Application form for applying to register a proprietary SSTS distribution product in Minnesota.

Proprietary Treatment Products Application for Registration Subsurface Sewage Treatment System. Application form for applying to register a proprietary SSTS treatment product in Minnesota.

Sewage Tanks Application for Registration Subsurface Sewage Treatment System. Application form for applying to list sewage tanks that meet state code requirements. (Available 2009).

Technical Advisory Panel

The Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) was formed as an adjunct committee to the SSTS State Advisory Committee in June 2008. The purpose of the committee is to provide technical input and recommendations to the MPCA on the new Product Registration Process and associated outcomes.

Technical Advisory Panel Web page

More information

Barbara McCarthy (treatment and distribution products), 218-723-4710, [email protected]

Corey Hower (sewage tanks), 507-280-5521, [email protected]

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Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems How to Use the List of Registered Treatment and Distribution Products

The process for listing registered treatment and distribution products for Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) was established in January 2009. The Product Listing, and accompanying information, provides guidance on the use of registered treatment and distribution products; how and where these products are appropriately used, along with proper design, installation, operation, and maintenance requirements.

The products on the List are registered for use in Minnesota. What this means is that listed products have demonstrated they meet minimum requirements contained in the current rules (https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/rules/?id=7083.4000). Manufacturers of proprietary products have provided documentation to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), as specified in the rules, including an application and supporting technical information. Independent, third-party testing data are required as part of the submittal process. Manuals specific to Minnesotas requirements are prepared by manufacturers, and include design, installation, and operation, and maintenance requirements.

A Technical Advisory Panel (TAP), composed of practitioners in the SSTS industry, is part of the product review process (http://www.pca.state.mn.us/programs/ists/tap.html). The TAP plays an important role in reviewing applications, providing recommendations to the MPCA, and helps ensure product information is readily accessible and user-friendly.

Treatment Products There are two Lists for Registered SSTS Treatment Products: 1) for Residential Strength Sewage Treatment Products and 2) Commercial or High-strength Sewage Treatment. The Lists provide the name of the company, along with a link to the company website and contact information.

The product name and model are listed, along with its rated capacity (design flow in gallons per day) for each model. Other information related to each model is listed. For example, if the product needs to be operated in a certain way (i.e.: in Mode 1 operation) or if Ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection is required as part of the treatment process, this is specified in the listing. A brief description of the treatment process is also provided.

Proprietary Treatment Products and Treatment Levels

Proprietary treatment products are listed by their ability to treat residential sewage to a specific treatment level. There are five Treatment Levels at which treatment products can be registered (Table 1). Products that meet the requirements of Treatment Level A meet the highest treatment standard in removing organic matter (15 mg/L CBOD5), total suspended solids (15 mg/L TSS), and pathogenic indicator organisms (1,000 cfu/100 ml fecal coliform bacteria).

Table 1. The five Treatment Levels for proprietary treatment products in Minnesota. Treatment Level CBOD5

(mg/L) TSS

(mg/L) Fecal Coliform

(#/100ml) Nutrient (mg/L)

A 15 15 1,000 - B 25 30 10,000 - C 125 80 - -

Total Nitrogen - - - 20 Total Phosphorus - - - 2

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Products that meet Treatment Level B standards have been tested to reduce organic matter to 25 mg/L CBOD5, total suspended solids to 30 mg/L TSS, and fecal colifrom bacteria to 10,000 cfu/100 ml. Higher quality effluents using products that meet Treatment Levels A and B can be dispersed into suitable soils with reduced vertical separation and increased hydraulic loading rates, depending upon soil characteristics. Soil dispersal requirements using treatment products that meet Treatment Levels A and B are specified in Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080.2350. For a residential treatment product (Category A) listed under Treatment Level A, the product would also meet the lower treatment standards for Treatment Level B and Treatment Level C.

Products can be registered for treating high strength or commercial wastewater (i.e. restaurants, grocery stores) and are listed as Category B treatment devices. These products have been tested to reduce wastewater from high strength to typical residential strength wastewater. These products would typically be listed as Treatment Level C products, or products tested to reduce wastewater to typical residential strength (125 mg/L CBOD5, 80 mg/L TSS, and 20 mg/L oil and grease).

Nutrient Listing The List also identifies products registered for use in Minnesota that have been tested to reduce nitrogen and/or phosphorus. In order to be listed for nitrogen and phosphorus removal, independent third party testing has been completed and shown to meet a total nitrogen of 20 mg/L and total phosphorus of 2 mg/L, respectively.

Treatment levels are used to register treatment and nutrient removal products; they are not intended to be applied as strict, field compliance tools. Their intended use was to establish treatment product performance in the product registration process using established protocols, with testing performed by independent testing entities. Rather, the conditions of an operating permit will be used to determine compliance of individual systems; template operating permits are expected to be developed for treatment products as the registration process develops.

Distribution Media Products Distribution media are materials used to provide void space through which effluent flows prior to infiltration into the soil. Distribution media includes 1) public domain distribution products like washed rock or aggregate and 2) proprietary distribution products like polystyrene blocks, chambers, and pipe). Distribution media are required to meet the following 4 standards:

be non-decaying and non-deteriorating and does not leach unacceptable chemicals when exposed to sewage and soil

provides adequate void space (for the passage and temporary storage of effluent) while

maintaining a stable density throughout the life of the system supports the distribution network, provides for suitable effluent distribution, and

presents an interface with the infiltrative surfacetrench bottom and side-wall soilfor absorption of the wastewater

maintains integrity of the excavation, supports soil backfill and cover material, and

weight of equipment used in backfilling

For public domain distribution technologies (aggregate or drainfield rock), the Recommended Standards and Guidance Document for Drainfield Rock Distribution Media was developed. The

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purpose of this document is to identify specifications for drainfield rock used in trenches, beds, at-grades, and mounds. Gravel pit owners are not required to register their drainfield aggregate with the MPCA. However, drainfield rock is required to meet the specifications contained in the MPCA Recommended Standards and Guidance Document for Drainfield Rock.

For proprietary distribution media products, the Listing is expected to provide the name of the company, along with a link to the company website and contact information. The product name and model is expected to be listed, along with information on how the product is to be used in Minnesota.

Product Information Manufacturers provide information to the MPCA as part of the registration process. The items listed under the section Important Product Use Information contains important information for each registered product, and should be clicked to review it. The following provides a brief overview of the information under this section of the product listing:

Notice of Product Listing official notification letter from the MPCA to the manufacturer that the product is registered for use in Minnesota; describes its rated capacity, Treatment Level, and conditions for product use

Submitted Drawings drawings that show the layout of treatment or distribution product(s) that were submitted with the initial application for product registration

Known Limitations manufacturer specified known limitations of their treatment or distribution product

Installation Information manufacturer prepared installation manual showing how

Operation and Maintenance manufacturer explains how the product needs to be properly operated and maintained

Owners Information prepared by the manufacturer that explains the product, similar to a car owners manual

Service Contract service contract prepared by the manufacturer to ensure the product is properly serviced

Regulators Checklist various checklists and inspection forms developed by the manufacturer for inspectors (i.e.: what to inspect at the time of system installation)

Operating Permit operating permit template with suggested permit language and monitoring and maintenance requirements

Product Performance and Renewal Proprietary treatment and distribution products are registered in Minnesota for up to three years, unless a product is recalled, found to be defective, or is no longer available. The product renewal process will include a feedback loop on product performance. Field assessments from local units of governments will be requested as part of product renewal. Operating permits issued at the local level should be able to provide a basis for product performance. An independent, third-party audit of system performance may be needed to fully evaluate product performance in the field as the registration process is fully implemented.

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Listing of Registered Treatment and Distribution Products for Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS)

Treatment Products

List of Proprietary SSTS Treatment Products Registered for Residential Strength Sewage

Manufacturers of Registered Category A (Residential) Proprietary Treatment Products Delta Environmental Products 8275 Florida Blvd Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726 Phone: 800-219-9183 and 225-665-6162 Fax: 225-664-9467 Email: [email protected] Web: http:www.deltaenvironmental.com

Product Name Model

Design Flow

(gal/day )

Treatment Process

Treatment Level

Important Product Use Information

ECOPOD Fixed Film Wastewater Treatment System

E50 E60

500 600

Attached Growth with Aeration Plastic Media

C

ECOPOD Fixed Film Wastewater Treatment System with Salcor 3G UV disinfection unit E50 w/Salcor 3G UV Disinfection E60 w/Salcor 3G UV Disinfection

500 600

Attached Growth with Aeration Plastic Media and Ultraviolet

(UV) Light Disinfection

A and B

Notice of Product Listing

MPCA Letter to Manufacturer Conditions of Product Registration Expiration Date

ECOPOD Manual for Minnesota

Submitted Drawings Known Limitations Installation Information Operation and Maintenance Owners Information Service Contract Regulators Checklist

Operating Permit Template

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Product Name Model

Design Flow

(gal/day )

Treatment Process

Treatment Level




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January 15, 2009 Mr. Mike Catanzaro Delta Environmental Products 8275 Florida Blvd. Denham Springs, LA 70726 RE: Product Registration Process Notice of Proprietary Treatment Product Listing Description: Sewage Treatment System, Attached Growth Manufacturer: Delta Environmental Products. Product Name: ECOPOD Series - Fixed Film Wastewater Treatment Systems - with and without Ultraviolet (UV) Light Disinfection Model Numbers: E50 and E60 (Design Flow 500 GPD for E50; 600 GDP for E60) Product Listing: Category A (residential sewage) Product File No: 2008-002 Dear Mr. Catanzaro: Thank you for your application for product registration for Delta Environmental Products ECOPOD Series, Models E50 and E60 (with and without Ultraviolet Disinfection). In accordance with Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080 through 7083, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has reviewed your submitted materials for Category A (residential) treatment product listing. Our review of the ECOPOD Series in this application (design rated capacity of 500 gallons per day for E50 unit and 600 gallons per day for E60 unit), indicates it meets the requirements for proprietary treatment product registration. The ECOPOD Series is considered a Category A (designed to treat residential sewage) treatment product in the State of Minnesota that meet Treatment Levels A, B or C as shown below. ECOPOD Series without Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection

Product Name Model

Design Flow

Treatment Process

Treatment Level

Product Information

ECOPOD Fixed Film Wastewater Treatment System

E50 E60

500 600

Attached Growth with Aeration Plastic Media

C

Notice of Product Listing ECOPOD Manual

o Submitted Drawings o Known Limitations o Installation o Operation & Maintenance o Owners Information o Regulators Checklist o Service Contract



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Subject to this determination, the ECOPOD Series Models E50 and E60 will be placed on the List of Registered Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Products as shown below. The product information listed in this Notice of Proprietary Product Listing will be maintained on the MPCA website and may not be altered by the manufacturer without permission from the MPCA. ECOPOD Series with Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection

Product Name Model

Design Flow

Treatment Process

Treatment Levels

Product Information

ECOPOD Fixed Film Wastewater Treatment System with Salcor 3G UV Disinfection Unit E50 w/one Salcor 3G UV Disinfection Unit E60 w/one Salcor 3G UV Disinfection Unit

500 600

Attached Growth with Aeration Plastic Media and Ultraviolet (UV) Light Disinfection

A and B




The registration of the products in Minnesota is contingent upon compliance with the following conditions:

1. Products must be used in compliance with MPCA rules and the plans and design specifications provided. Any deviation from the plans and specifications shall not be permitted unless authorized by National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and, in writing, by the MPCA for registered use.

2. The manufacturer shall have readily accessible information, specific to a products

registered use in Minnesota, for designers, installers, service providers, regulators, and systems owners for the following items: a) product manual, b) design instructions, c) installation instructions, d) operation and maintenance requirements, e) homeowner instructions, and f) list of manufacturer-certified service providers, as contained in Minnesota Rules Chapter 7083.4040.

3. Systems may only be designated as Type IV systems if designed and installed per drawings

submitted with the Application for Product Registration, dated December 17, 2008. 4. The design flows for the registered products are 500 gallons per day for E50 Model and 600

gallons per day for E60 Model.

5. Septic/trash tank capacity for dwellings shall meet the manufacturers minimum and maximum size requirements as specified in the Application for Registration. The tank(s) shall be designed to withstand the pressures to which it will be subject to. The tank(s) and all pipe penetrations, risers, and other connections to the tank shall be watertight.


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6. Each system must be delivered with an installation manual and owners manual for both the ECOPOD unit and Salcor 3G UV disinfection unit. Each unit must be installed in accordance with the manufacturers installation requirements.

7. For both the E50 and E60 Models, each unit shall be equipped with its own Salcor 3G UV

disinfection unit to achieve Treatment Level A and Treatment Level B. No UV disinfection unit is required to achieve Treatment Level C. Each UV disinfection device shall be alarmed in the event the UV unit (including the bulb) malfunctions.

8. This treatment product is a Minnesota-registered product for Type IV systems. Effluent

loading rates to the soil, method of distribution, and vertical separation requirements shall meet the minimum requirements contained in Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080.2350.

9. All systems shall be designed and operated with a suitable alarm(s) should the treatment

device or its components malfunction.

10. As a Type IV system, the system must be constructed and operated under the required local permits.

11. The level of maintenance required for ECOPOD systems and UV disinfection unit shall be

as specified in the products Operation and Maintenance Manual. This includes, but is not limited to maintenance every 6 months. For systems using UV disinfection to achieve Treatment Level A and Treatment Level B, testing for fecal coliform bacteria is required per the local operating permit.

12. As specified in known limitations of the product contained in the Items not Permitted in

Systems in the ECOPOD Manual for Minnesota, backwash from water softeners and other unsuitable wastes must not be discharged to the ECOPOD units. The manufacturer is responsible to provide a listing of other known limitations, made available on the companys website or other means.

13. Training shall be provided to practitioners in the proper application and use of ECOPOD

systems registered for use in Minnesota. Please be advised that this registration expires December 31, 2011. Manufacturers desiring to continue product registration beyond this date must obtain MPCA renewal according to the requirements in Minnesota Rules Chapter 7083.4080. If the product has changed or is retested according to the protocol required for registration, renewal shall be based on the most recent test results. If the MPCA finds the product has changed in any way that affects performance, it may not be renewed and must meet the requirements for initial registration. The MPCA is in no way endorsing this products or any advertising, and is not responsible for any situation which may result from its use. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara McCarthy at 218-723-4710 or by email at [email protected]. Sincerely, Barbara J. McCarthy, P.S.S. Soil Scientist

mailto:[email protected]

12/18/08 Draft 2 - Notification Letter Hoot Systems LLC - following TAP Dec 12, 2008 Meeting

Date Mr. Ron Suchecki Hoot Systems, LLC 2885 Highway 14 East Lake Charles LA 70607 RE: Product Registration Process Notice of Proprietary Treatment Product Listing Description: Sewage Treatment System, Suspended Growth Manufacturer: Hoot Systems, LLC. Product Name: H-Series Hoot Aerobic Treatment Tanks Suspended

Growth - with and without Ultraviolet (UV) Light Disinfection Model Numbers: H-500-A, H-600A, H-750A, and H-1000-A (Design Flow 500 GPD for H-500-A, 600 GPD for H-600-A, 750 GPD for H-750-A, and 1000 GPD for H-1000-A) Product Listing: Category A (residential sewage) Product File No: 2008-007 Dear Mr. Suchecki: Thank you for your application for product registration for the H-Series Hoot Aerobic Treatment Tanks Models H-500-A, H-600A, H-750A, and H-1000-A. In accordance with Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080 through 7083, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has reviewed your submitted materials for Category A (residential) treatment product listing. Our review of the H-Series Hoot Aerobic treatment Tanks in this application (design rated capacity of 500 to 1000 gallons per day) indicates it meets the requirements for proprietary treatment product registration. The H-Series Hoot Aerobic Treatment Tanks are considered a Category A (designed to treat residential sewage) treatment product in the State of Minnesota that meet Treatment Levels a, B or C as shown below. H-Series Hoot Aerobic Treatment Tanks without Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection.

Product Name Model

Design Flow Treatment Process

Treatment Level

Product Information

H-Series Hoot Aerobic Treatment Tanks

H-500-A H-600-A H-750-A H-1000-A

500 600 750 1000

Suspended Growth

B and C

Notice of Product

Listing Submitted Drawings Known Limitations Service Contract Installation Manual Operation and

Maintenance Standards Owners Manual Regulators Checklist Operating Permit

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H-Series Hoot Aerobic Treatment Tanks with Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection. Product Name

Model Design Flow Treatment

Process Treatment

Level Product Information

H-Series Hoot Aerobic Treatment Tanks

H-500-A with 1 Salcor 3G UV unit H-600-A with 1 Salcor 3G UV unit H-750-A with 2 Salcor 3G UV units (parallel or series?) H-1000-A with 2 Salcor 3G UV units (parallel or series?)

500 600 750 1000

Suspended Growth

A

Notice of Product

Listing Submitted Drawings Known Limitations Service Contract Installation Manual Operation and

Maintenance Standards Owners Manual Regulators Checklist Operating Permit

Subject to this determination, the H-Series Hoot Aerobic Treatment Tanks Models H-500-A, H-600-A, H-750-A, and H-1000-A will be placed on the List of Registered Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Products as shown above. The product information listed in this Notice of Proprietary Product Listing will be maintained on the MPCA website and may not be altered by the manufacturer without permission from the MPCA. The registration of the product in Minnesota is contingent upon compliance with the following conditions:

1. Products must be used in compliance with MPCA rules and the plans and design specifications provided. Any deviation from the plans and specifications shall not be permitted unless authorized by NSF and, in writing, by the MPCA for registered use.



3. Systems may only be designated as Type IV systems when designed and installed per the

drawings submitted with the Application for Registration, dated xxxx. 4. The design flows for the registered products are 500 gallons per day for H-500-A, 600

gallons per day for H-600-A, 750 gallons per day for H-750-A and 1000 gallons per day for H-1000-A.

5. Septic/trash tank capacity for dwellings shall meet the manufacturers minimum and

maximum size requirements as specified in the Application for Registration. The tank(s) shall be designed to withstand the pressures to which it will be subject to. The tank(s) and all pipe penetrations, risers, and other connections to the tank shall be watertight.

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6. Each system must be delivered with an installation manual and owners manual for both the

Hoot Aerobic Treatment Tanks and Salcor 3G UV disinfection unit. Each unit must be installed in accordance with the manufacturers installation manual.

7. For Models H-500-A and H-600-A, one Salcor 3G UV disinfection device is required to

achieve Treatment Level A. For Models H-750-A and H-1000-A, two Salcor 3G UV disinfection devices are required (in parallel or in series?) to achieve Treatment Level A. Each UV disinfection device shall be alarmed in the event the UV unit (including the bulb) malfunctions.




device and its components malfunction.


11. The level of maintenance required for Hoot Aerobic Treatment Tanks and UV Disinfection

Unit(s) for Treatment Level A registration shall be as specified in the products Operation and Maintenance Manual. This includes, but is not limited to, maintenance every 6 months.

12. As specified in known limitations of the product, specified in the Declaration of Warnings

in the Installer and Homeowners Manuals, backwash from water softeners and other unsuitable wastes must not be discharged to the Hoot Aerobic Treatment Tanks. The manufacturer is responsible to provide a listing of other known limitations, made available on the companys website or other means.

13. Training shall be provided to practitioners in the proper application and use of Hoot

Systems registered for use in Minnesota. Please be advised that this registration expires December 31, 2011. Manufacturers desiring to continue product registration beyond this date must obtain MPCA renewal according to the requirements in Minnesota Rules Chapter 7083.4080. If the product has changed or is retested according to the protocol required for registration, renewal shall be based on the most recent test results. If the MPCA finds the product has changed in any way that affects performance, it may not be renewed and must meet the requirements for initial registration. The MPCA is in no way endorsing this products or any advertising, and is not responsible for any situation which may result from its use. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara McCarthy at 218-723-4710 or by email at [email protected]. Sincerely, Barbara J. McCarthy, P.S.S. Soil Scientist


____________ County Operating Permit No. ___________

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LGU NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS

WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPERAL OPERATING PERMIT OPERATING PERMIT NO. _________

---ECOPOD WITH UV DISINFECTION---

PERMITTEE: _________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________ PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: _______________________________ _______________ authorizes the Permittee to operate a wastewater treatment and dispersal system at the address named above in accordance with the requirements of this operating permit. The attached Management Plan is considered part of the requirements of this Operating Permit. ISSUANCE DATE: ______________ EXPIRATION DATE: _________________ SYSTEM TYPE: _________________ TREATMENT LEVEL: __A_____________ SYSTEM DESIGN FLOW: __500__ CLASS: _____________________________ SYSTEM COMPONENTS: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ MONITORING REQUIREMENTS:

PARAMETER TARGET LIMITS

FREQUENCY LOCATION

Flow 500 gallons per day

Per Management Plan Event counter and running time clock; Water meter in facility

CBOD 15 mg/L

Allow access for sampling when audited

End of treatment device

TSS 15 mg/L

Allow access for sampling when audited

End of treatment device

Fecal Coliform Bacteria

1,000 cfus

Sampling 2 times per year every 6 months-before bulb cleaning and before bulb replacement

Discharge pipe following UV unit

Field tests: temperature & dissolved oxygen

Per Management Plan Treatment device

____________ County Operating Permit No. ___________

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MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS: Maintenance requirements shall be performed as specified in the treatment systems Management Plan prepared by the system Designer.

SYSTEM COMPONENT MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY ECOPOD Per Delta Environmental documents Per Management Plan

SALCOR Disinfection Per Salcor documents (cleaning and

replacing the UV bulb, etc.) Every 6 months and Per Management Plan

Effluent Screen Remove & clean

Every 6 months and Per Management Plan

Septic and Pump Tanks Pumping

Every 3 years and Per management Plan

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: Any sampling and laboratory testing procedures shall be performed in accordance with Standard Methods and a Minnesota Department of Health approved laboratory shall perform the testing. MITIGATION: In the event the wastewater treatment system does not meet required performance requirements as contained in this Operating Permit, thee county must be notified within 5 days of non-compliance. Refer to Management Plan for corrective measures. AUTHORIZATION: This permit is effective on the issuance date identified above. This permit and the authorization to treat and disperse wastewater shall expire one year (1 year for first issuance - then as determined by LGU - five years). The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the above date of expiration. The Permittee shall submit monitoring information and forms as required by _____ no later than sixty (60) days prior to the above date of expiration for operating permit renewal. I hereby certify with my signature as the Permittee that I understand the provisions of the wastewater treatment and dispersal system operating permit including maintenance and monitoring requirements. I agree to indemnify and save ___________ County harmless from all loss, damages, costs and charges that may be incurred by _______ County because of my failure to comply with the provisions of this operation permit. _______________________________________________ ______________________ Signature of Permittee Date THE OPERATING PERMIT IS HEREBY GRANTED TO_______________________ BY ORDER OF: ____________________________________________ ___________ Signature of Permitting Authority Title Date

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ECOPOD FIXED FILM TREATMENT SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN

The homeowner and Service Provider need to refer to the manufacturers Operation and Maintenance Manual for ECOPOD wastewater treatment products. The ECOPOD Manual, submitted by the manufacturer (Delta Environmental Products) as part of the registration of this product in Minnesota, can be found at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agencys website http://www.pca.state.mn.us/programs/ists/productregistration.html. This Management Plan identifies some of the basic requirements for proper operation and maintenance of the ECOPOD wastewater treatment device for residential use. SYSTEM COMPONENT TASK FREQUENCY

ECOPOD Wastewater Treatment Device

Check and clean air filter on the air pump Check mechanical and electrical components Check effluent quality odor, color, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen Check sludge level in the reactor tank Remove solids and fill reactor tank with potable water For seasonal use, follow manufacturers guidelines

Every three months (homeowner could do this) Every six months Every six months Every six months As required per simple test specified by the manufacturer See the manufacturers recommendations

o Items Not Permitted in ECOPOD wastewater systems are specified in the ECOPOD

Manual for Minnesota. o Sample Requirements are specified in local operating permits. The protocol for

collection of wastewater samples are specified in the ECOPOD Manual for Minnesota.

Checklist for Product Registration Submittal Requirements for Proprietary Treatment Products

Name of Manufacturer: Consolidated Treatment Systems, Inc. Multi-Flo Identification Number: 2008-009 Proprietary Treatment Product Checklist Application: New - Submittal dated - 12/04/08; Discussed at TAP - 01/22/09 New

Application Status: Incomplete: If incomplete, return application (Return letter with comments, Action

Date Returned). Complete: If complete, review process done within 60 days and Complete Listing

of the Product (Approval letter, Listing of Product, Action Date Approval)

Submittal Requirements to List Treatment Products as a Registered Product:

Applicant Information: Manufactures name, mailing address, street address, telephone number Consolidated Treatment Systems, Inc.

X

Contact individual name (vested with authority to act as agent), address, telephone number Jeff Coomer, Vice President, Consolidated Treatment Systems, Inc.

X

Product Information: Name of product, including brand and model Multi-Flo for residential applications 5 models - FTB-0.5, FTB-0.6, FTB-0.75, FTB-1.0, and FTB-1.5

X

Description of the function of the product In the Submittal Information, dated October 24, 2008 - item (d) states process is activated sludge, incorporates a fixed film process for additional treatment and positive filtration. The process is certified without the use of primary treatment. Treat domestic strength wastewater. Description contained Executive Summary of the submittal, too.

X

Description of any known limitations on the use of the product yes In Owners Manual pg 6.

X

Product description and technical information to include: Process flow diagrams and schematics yes Materials and characteristics yes in Engineering and Technical Manual Component design specifications yes in Engineering and Technical Manual Design capacity yes in Engineering and Technical Manual Volumes and flow assumptions and calculations yes in Owners Manual Components yes in Engineering and Technical Manual

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Dimensioned drawings yes, in Engineering and Technical Manual Photos yes, in Engineering and Technical Manual

For treatment systems in Category B, daily capacity of the model or models in lb/day CBOD Not applicable stated for residential

Siting and installation requirements yes, in Procedures for Assembly and Installation Manual dated 11/21/02, detailed installation instructions provided, includes start-up procedures.

X

Detailed description, procedure, and schedule of routine service, system maintenance events yes, in Owner Manual.

X

Estimated operation costs for the 1st 5 years of the treatment components life (both estimated annual electricity costs and routine maintenance costs, including replacement of parts). In item i) of Submittal letter - estimated at $1391.00 (5-year total), includes cost to service for 3 years, includes tank pumping at 3 years.

X

Identification of information subject to be protected from disclosure of trade secrets or confidential business information NSF Report (like other applications)

X

Copies of product brochures and manuals:

Sales and promotional - yes Design yes Installation - yes Operation and Maintenance - yes Homeowner Instructions - yes

X

Testing Results: The most recently available product test protocol and results report(s)

1. Recd Testing Reports directly from NSF, Dec 23, 2008. (NSF Listing) 2. FTB-0.5 - Performance Evaluation Report, Multi-Flo Model FTB-0.5 CBOD, 30-

day average effluent 3 to 7 mg/L, TSS, 30-day average effluent 3 to 9 mg/L, Report dated May 1998. Michigan facility. 1997-1998.

3. ENV 0.75 NSF Report . Dated Dec. 2004. Testing ENV-0.75 with 490 gal. trash

tank, 525 gal. dose tank, and 750 gal. treatment tank. Waco, Texas facility. CBOD reported to range 2 to 30 mg/L, TSS range 2 to 26 mg/L. Other statistics provided.

4. Bacteriological reduction testing results None provided.

5. Treatment Level C.

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All available product testing results, including a listing of state approvals and denials Listing provided in item m) of Submittal Letter 21 states. No denials identified.

X

Certification Statement: Signed and dated certification statement by authorized senior executive or authorized agent, with the following statement: I certify that I represent (MANUFACTURING COMPANY NAME ) and I am authorized to prepare or direct the preparation of this application for

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registration. I attest, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments are true, accurate, and complete. I understand and accept that the product testing results reported in this application for registration are the parameters and values to be used for determining conformance with treatment system performance testing levels established in Minnesota Rules, part 7083.4030. Signed and dated certification statement from the testing entity including the statement: I certify that I represent (INSERT TESTING ENTITY NME) and that I am authorized to report the testing results for this proprietary product. I attest, under penalty of law, that the report about the test protocol and results is true, accurate, and complete.

X

Final Review Sign-off: Application meets all specified requirements for Proprietary Treatment Product Registration

TAP Meeting Date January 22, 2009 Date of Application Approval

Reviewer Name Barbara McCarthy

Discussion Items:

1. No primary tank needed p. 11 of Installation Manual If pre-treatment tank is installed, the liquid capacity of the pre-tank should be between 50100% of the treatment capacity of the Multi-Flo. p. 7 of Design Manual - Table 4 and Table 5. Discuss at TAP meeting.

2. Flows >1500 gpd, flow splitting for system in parallel (D-box identified, design example #8) 3. Use for high-strength waste?

4. Regulators Checklist plan review, construction 5. Management Plan 6. Operating Permit requirements

7. Need electronic copies of submittal before listed

January 22, 2009


Treatment Products


Manufacturers of Registered Category A (Residential) Proprietary Treatment Products Consolidated Treatment Systems 1501 Commerce Center Drive Franklin, OH 45005 Phone: 937-746-2727 Fax: 937-746-1446 Email: [email protected] Web: http:www.consolidatedtreatment.com

Product Name Model

Design Flow

(gal/day )

Treatment Process

Treatment Level


MULTI-FLO Wastewater Treatment System

FTB-0.5 FTB-0.6 FTB-0.75 FTB-1.0 FTB-1.5

500 600 750 1000 1500

Suspended Growth with Filtration Process

C



Multi-Flo Manual for Minnesota



TAP Meeting 01/ 22/09

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January 22, 2009 Mr. Jeff Coomer Vice President Consolidated Treatment Systems, Inc. 1501 Commerce Center Drive Franklin, OH 45005 RE: Product Registration Process Notice of Proprietary Treatment Product Listing Description: Sewage Treatment System, Suspended Growth with Filtration Process Manufacturer: Consolidated Treatment Systems Product Name: MULTI-FLO - Wastewater Treatment System

Model Numbers: FTB-0.5, FTB-0.6, FTB-0.75, FTB-1.0, FTB-1.5 (Design Flow 500 GPD for FTB-0.5, 600 GPD for FTB-0.6, 750 GPD for FTB-750, 1000 GPD for FTB-1.0, and 1500 GPD for FTB-1.5)

Product Listing: Category A (residential sewage) Product File No: 2008-009 Dear Mr. Coomer: Thank you for your application for product registration for Consolidated Treatment Systems Multi-Flo Wastewater Treatment Product, Models FTB-0.5, FTB-0.6, FTB-0.75, FTB-1.0, and FTB-1.5. In accordance with Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080 through 7083, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has reviewed your submitted materials for Category A (residential) treatment product listing. Our review of the Multi-Flo wastewater treatment products in this application (design rated capacity of 500 gallons per day for FTB-0.5, 600 gallons per day for FTB-0.6, 750 gallons per day for FTB-750,1000 gallons per day for FTB-1.0, and 1500 gallons per day or FTB-1.5), indicates it meets the requirements for proprietary treatment product registration. The Multi-Flo wastewater treatment unit is considered a Category A (designed to treat residential sewage) treatment product in the State of Minnesota that meet Treatment Level C as shown below. Multi-Flo Treatment Products

Product Name Model

Design Flow

Treatment Process

Treatment Levels

Product Information

MULTI-FLO Wastewater Treatment System FTB-0.5 FTB-0.6 FTB-0.75 FTB-1.0 FTB-1.5

500 600 750 1000 1500

Suspended Growth with Filtration Process

C





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Subject to this determination, the Multi-Flo Models FTB-0.5, FTB-0.6, FTB-0.75, FTB-1.0, and FTB-1.5 will be placed on the List of Registered Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Products as shown above. The product information listed in this Notice of Proprietary Product Listing will be maintained on the MPCA website and may not be altered by the manufacturer without permission from the MPCA. The registration of the products in Minnesota is contingent upon compliance with the following conditions:

1. Products must be used in compliance with MPCA rules and the plans and design specifications provided. Any deviation from the plans and specifications shall not be permitted unless authorized by National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and, in writing, by the MPCA for registered use.



3. Systems may only be designated as Type IV systems if designed and installed per drawings

submitted with the Application for Product Registration, dated October 24, 2008. 4. The design flows for the registered products are 500 gallons per day for FTB-0.5, 600

gallons per day for FTB-0.6, 750 gallons per day for FTB-0.75, 1000 gallons per day for FTB-1.0, and 1500 gallons per day for FTB-1.5.

5. Septic/trash tank capacity for dwellings shall meet the manufacturers minimum and

maximum size requirements as specified in the Application for Registration. The tank(s) shall be designed to withstand the pressures to which it will be subject to. The tank(s) and all pipe penetrations, risers, and other connections to the tank shall be watertight.

6. Each system must be delivered with an installation manual and owners manual for the

Multi-Flo wastewater treatment system. Each unit must be installed in accordance with the manufacturers installation requirements.

7. No UV disinfection unit is required to achieve Treatment Level C.




device or its components malfunction.



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11. The level of maintenance required for Multi-Flo wastewater treatment systems shall be as specified in the products Operation and Maintenance Manual. This includes, but is not limited to maintenance every 6 months.

12. As specified in Multi-Flo General Operational Tips contained in the Owners Manual,

backwash from water softeners and other unsuitable wastes must not be discharged to the Multi-Flo wastewater treatment system. The manufacturer is responsible to provide a listing of other known limitations, made available on the companys website or other means.

13. Training shall be provided to practitioners in the proper application and use of Multi-Flo

wastewater treatment system systems registered for use in Minnesota. Please be advised that this registration expires December 31, 2011. Manufacturers desiring to continue product registration beyond this date must obtain MPCA renewal according to the requirements in Minnesota Rules Chapter 7083.4080. If the product has changed or is retested according to the protocol required for registration, renewal shall be based on the most recent test results. If the MPCA finds the product has changed in any way that affects performance, it may not be renewed and must meet the requirements for initial registration. The MPCA is in no way endorsing this products or any advertising, and is not responsible for any situation which may result from its use. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara McCarthy at 218-723-4710 or by email at [email protected]. Sincerely, Barbara J. McCarthy, P.S.S. Soil Scientist


Checklist for Product Registration Submittal Requirements for Proprietary Treatment Products

Name of Manufacturer: Consolidated Treatment Systems, Inc. Nayadic Identification Number: 2008-008 Proprietary Treatment Product Checklist Application: New - Submittal dated - 12/04/08; Discussed at TAP - 01/22/09 New

Application Status: Incomplete: If incomplete, return application (Return letter with comments, Action

Date Returned). Complete: If complete, review process done within 60 days and Complete Listing

of the Product (Approval letter, Listing of Product, Action Date Approval)

Submittal Requirements to List Treatment Products as a Registered Product:

Applicant Information: Manufactures name, mailing address, street address, telephone number Consolidated Treatment Systems, Inc.

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Contact individual name (vested with authority to act as agent), address, telephone number Jeff Coomer, Vice President, Consolidated Treatment Systems, Inc.

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Product Information: Name of product, including brand and model Nayadic Wastewater Treatment Systems 5 models: M-6A (500 gal) , M-8A (600 gal), M-1050A (800 gal), M-1200A (1000 gal), and M-2000A (1500 gal)

X

Description of the function of the product In the Submittal Information, dated October 24, 2008 - item (d) states it is a completely- mixed activated sludge wastewater process that incorporates a fixed film process for additional treatment and positive filtration. The process is certified without the use of primary treatment. Treats domestic strength wastewater.

X

Description of any known limitations on the use of the product yes - In Owners Manual pg 2.

X

Product description and technical information to include: Process flow diagrams and schematics yes Materials and characteristics yes in Assembly and Installation Manual Component design specifications yes in Design Manual Design capacity yes in Executive Summary Volumes and flow assumptions and calculations yes in Owners Manual Components yes in Design Manual

X

1

Dimensioned drawings yes, in Design Manual Photos yes, in NAYADIC Features

For treatment systems in Category B, daily capacity of the model or models in lb/day CBOD Not applicable stated for residential

Siting and installation requirements yes, in Procedures for Assembly and Installation Manual dated 11/21/02, detailed installation instructions provided, includes start-up procedures.

X

Detailed description, procedure, and schedule of routine service, system maintenance events yes, in Owner Manual and Operation and Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual.

X

Estimated operation costs for the 1st 5 years of the treatment components life (both estimated annual electricity costs and routine maintenance costs, including replacement of parts). In item i) of Submittal letter - estimated at $2062 (5-year total), includes cost to service for 3 years. Includes tank pumping at 3 years.

X

Identification of information subject to be protected from disclosure of trade secrets or confidential business information NSF Report (like other applications)

X

Copies of product brochures and manuals:

Sales and promotional - yes Design yes Installation - yes Operation and Maintenance - yes Homeowner Instructions - yes

X

Testing Results: The most recently available product test protocol and results report(s)

1. Recd Testing Reports directly from NSF, Dec 23, 2008. (NSF Listing) 2. Model M-6A - Performance Evaluation Report, Nayadic Model M-6A CBOD, 30-

day average effluent 6 to 13 mg/L, TSS, 30-day average effluent 9 to 27 mg/L, Report dated June 1998. Michigan facility.

3. Bacteriological reduction testing results None provided.

4. Treatment Level C.

X

All available product testing results, including a listing of state approvals and denials Listing provided in item m) of Submittal Letter 21 states. No denials identified.

X

Certification Statement: Signed and dated certification statement by authorized senior executive or authorized agent, with the following statement: I certify that I represent (MANUFACTURING COMPANY NAME ) and I am authorized to prepare or direct the preparation of this application for registration. I attest, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments are true, accurate, and complete. I understand and accept that the product testing results reported in this application for registration are the parameters and values to be used for determining conformance with treatment system performance testing levels established in Minnesota

X

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Rules, part 7083.4030.

Signed and dated certification statement from the testing entity including the statement: I certify that I represent (INSERT TESTING ENTITY NME) and that I am authorized to report the testing results for this proprietary product. I attest, under penalty of law, that the report about the test protocol and results is true, accurate, and complete.

X

Final Review Sign-off: Application meets all specified requirements for Proprietary Treatment Product Registration

TAP Meeting Date January 22, 2009 Date of Application Approval

Reviewer Name Barbara McCarthy

Discussion Items (generally same as Multi-Flo submittal):

1. No primary tank needed 1) p. 18-19 of Installation Manual If pre-treatment tank is installed, the liquid capacity of the pre-tank should be between 50100% of the treatment capacity of the Nayadic 2) p. 8 of Design Manual - Table 4 and Table 5. Discuss at TAP meeting.

2. Flows >1500 gpd, flow splitting for system in parallel (D-box identified, design example #8) 3. Use for high-strength waste?

4. Regulators Checklist plan review, construction 5. Management Plan 6. Operating Permit requirements

7. Need electronic copies of submittal before listed

January 22, 2009


Treatment Products


Manufacturers of Registered Category A (Residential) Proprietary Treatment Products Consolidated Treatment Systems 1501 Commerce Center Drive Franklin, OH 45005 Phone: 937-746-2727 Fax: 937-746-1446 Email: [email protected] Web: http:www.consolidatedtreatment.com

Product Name Model

Design Flow

(gal/day )

Treatment Process

Treatment Level


Nayadic Wastewater Treatment System

M-6A M-8A M-1050A M-1200A M-2000A

500 600 800 1000 1500

Suspended Growth

C



Nayadic Manual for Minnesota



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