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Home My WebLink AboutMiscellaneous Correspondence 1993-3-15 . . .' SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC WORKS METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT 225 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 91411 (503) 126-3153 March 15, 1993 " ~ Certified Letter Ralph N. and Barbara L. Guy c/o Mike R. Ward 4396 Main Street Springfie1dr Oregon 97478 RE: 4396 Main street Dear Mr. and Mrs. Guy: In reference to the previous letter sent to you dated February 9r 1993 regarding the possible sanitary sewer problems at your property, we have not received any communication from you as requested. I need to hear from you within fifteen (15) days to determine what action you will be undertaking to correct the potential health hazards identified in our previous correspondence. If you have any questions please feel free to call me between the hours of 8-9:00 a.m., 1-2:00 p.m. or 4-4:30 p.m. at 726-3665. Sincerel, '. ~~~ Plumbing Inspector ~ SENDER: ";; . Complete items 1 endfor 2 for additional services. CD . Complete items 3, and 40 & b. f . Print your name end address on the reverse of this m so that we can CD return this card to ~ou. ~ . Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece, or on the back if space .. does not penn it. .! . Write "Rttturn Receipt Requested" on the mailpiece below the article number ... . The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date delivered. 3. Article Addressed to: c o ." .. ~ .. is. E o " Ol Ol w II: C C <( ~ 5. Signature (Addressee) ::::l l;J-- II: 6 RALPH N & 8AR8ARA L GUY %MIKE R WARD 4396 MAIN STREET SPRINGFIELD OR 97478 ~ t-V~I :; 0- -- ~ PS Form 381', December 1991 I also wish to receive th~ following services (for an extr~ feel: .~ 1. 0 Addressee's Address ~ 2. D Restricted Delivery Consult postmaster for fee. 14e, Art cle Number C7-ZQ~ ~ C- "; " '! 4b. Service Type o Registered 0 Insured )(] Cert;!;ed 0 COD o Express Mail 0 Return Receipt for I Merchandise 7. 'Jt~iiery , -> 8. Addressee's Address (Only if requested .x and fee is paid) fa .&: I- 1rU.S. GPO: 1892-323-402 c ~ ::l .~ .. II: '" c ';; ::l ~ l ~ ::l o DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT .NITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Official Business ~..... PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT OF POSTAGE, $300 ~- ~ . Print your name. address and ZIP Code here . DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 225 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 . e: SPRINGFIELD "'" ~ G ''''];( =\!;j.'] i' ~r_' 225 PIPTH STriEET DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC WORKS METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT SPRING,CIELD. OF! 97"77 1503) 726.3753 February 9, 1993 Ralph N, and Barbara L. Guy 7. Mike R. \lard 4396 Ma'in Street Springfield, Oregon 97478 RE: SANITARY SEVER DEFICIENCY AT 4396 MAIN STREET, SPRINGFIELD, OREGON Dear Mr.'and Mrs. Guy: In conjunction with the construction of the metropolitan wastewater treatment plant and subsequent improvements to Springfield's sanitary sewer systems, the City must also cause certain repairs to be made to private sanitary sewer systems. There are two,primary reasons for this action: 1) Many defects exist in the private sewer system which allow storm water to enter the sanitary sewer. As a result, millions of gallons of water that should not be entering the sanitary sewer must be treated at a great expense to the users of this facility. 2) Many of the problems that exist in the private sanitary sewer system are real or potential health hazards. Broken sewer laterals not only allow storm water to enter the sanitary sewer, but they also allow raw sewage to escape into ,the ground. In addition, faulty sewer or drain vents may also allow toxic or explosive sewer gases to enter into building. Recently, several segments of the City's sanitary sewer system were smoke tested to locate potential problem areas. The tests on specific segments of the City's sewer system, also revealed that the private sanitary sewer and/or plumbing drainage system serving your property conta'ins defects, The defect(s) are listed in the attachment. Please note that, depending on the type of defect, it is not 'always possible to specify the exact defect or its exact location. For example, whereas smoke testing may have indicated a leak in the sewer lateral, there may be several causes for the leak. There may also be several defects in the same sewer line. In these cases, although we will be able to suggest a probable cause and location, and offer as much other information as we have available, it will be' up to you (or a contractor hired by you) to locate and correct the deficiencies. Please contact Ralph Shaw of this office as soon as possible regarding this matter. Mr. Shaw is assigned to the program and will assist you in locating and identifying plumbing defects. He will also respond to your inspection requests as repair or replacement work progresses. If Mr. Shaw has not been contacted by you within 30 days, he will initiate contact. If,you have any questions about this matter, please contact Ralph Shaw between the h'ours of" 8-9:00 a.m. or 4-5:00'p.m; at 726-3665. K:erelY, [, \\ C\\ LRC:-\c\ "'\. ~,,-<C:..\,-~k"i David J. Puent\...; Communi,ty, "Services_ Manager :3/'1-/"j . . ADDRESS: 4396 Main Street REFERENCE NUMBER: 17023231 TAX LOT: 00100 INSPECTION DATE: October 27,1992 I DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT: During the smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system, ground smoke appeared in the bathroom area of the home, which indicates a broken or loose plumbing connection in that area. Corrective action will require an inspection of the plumbing system by the home owner or a licensed plumbing contractor to locate the defective section. TN(3a) "3/If,/?:3 ~/;r~rRY ~ ~~tL..J. -' j!.Q.f ~ t jr ;11 evvv ca~ a.J,I/ Fry . SPR,tlELO L.... ~i ~~ b.1IJt SPRINGFIE~O Q,S' 27477 IS03J 726-3753 ~ ~I;';;/ 1.'l!J.i1 ~.' File]; { :{ei.e].' '_ DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC WORKS METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT ......- -,--,. ,-.....--- ~~:J rl,- In ,-"nee I February 9, 1993 Ralph N. and Barbara L. Guy r. Mike R. \lard , 4396 Main Street Springfield, Oregon 97478 RE: SANITARY SEwER DEFICIENCY AT 4396 MAIN STREET, SPRINGFIELD, "'GO~ Dear Mr. and Mrs. Guy: In conjunction .ith the construction of the metropolitan .aste.ater treatment plant and subsequent improvements to Springfield's sanitary sewer systems, the City must also cause certain repairs to be made to private sanitary sewer systems. There are two primary reasons for this action: 1) Many defects exist in the private sewer system which allow storm water to enter the sanitary sewer. As a result, millions of gallons of water that should not be entering the sanitary sewer must be treated at a great expense to the users of this facility. 2) Many of the problems that exist in the private sanitary sewer system are real or potential health hazards. Broken sewer laterals not only allow storm water to enter the sanitary sewer, but they also allow raw sewage to escape into the ground. In addition, faulty sewer or drain vents may also allow toxic or explosive sewer gases to enter into building. Recently, several segments of the City's sanitary sewer system were smoke tested to locate potential problem areas. The tests on specific segments of the City's sewer system, also revealed that the private sanitary sewer and/or plumbing drainage system serving your property contains defects. The defect(s) are listed in the attachment. Please note that, depending on the type of defect, it is not always possible to specify the exact defect or its exact location. For example, whereas smoke testing may have indicated a leak in the sewer lateral, there may be several causes for the leak. There may also be several defects in the same sewer line. In these cases, although we will be able to suggest a probable cause and location, and offer as much other information as we have available, it will be up to you (or a contractor hired by you) to locate and correct the deficiencies. Please contact Ralph Shaw of this office as soon as possible regarding this matter. Mr. Shaw is assigned to the program and will assist you in locating and identifying plumbing defects. He will also respond to your inspection requests as repair or replacement work progresses. If Mr. Shaw has not been contacted by you within 30 days, he will initiate contact. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Ralph Shaw between the hours of 8-9:00 a.m. or 4-5:00 p.m. at 726-3665. Sincerely, \3\C\c\ ~\. ~L'-U\..~/L{l David J. Puent'-_J Community Services Manager . . ADDRESS: 4396 Main Street REFERENCE NUMBER: 17023231 TAX LOT: 00100 '. INSPECTION DATE: October 27',199,2 DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT: During the smoke testing of, the sanitary sewer system, ground smoke appeared in the bathroom area of, the home, which indicates a broken or loose plumbing connection in that area. Corrective action will require an inspeGtion of the plumbing system by the home owner or a licensed plumbing contractor to locate the defective section. TN(3a) , , SSES INFORMATION ~~D REPORT FORM ~.31b Mdli< sf- ADDRESS: 8~g o-~'L,=,=f-/ REFERENCE NUl1BER: tT':;~:;:;-;.-=_ TAX LOT: c&1002 ~ INSPECTION DATE: ~lj' 2' 1~.M _ J _....-;t. LETTER MAILED: ~0CL =:, l~~l__ DESCRIPTION OF DEFEC~j Duri,ng the smoke testing ,Of the sanitary se~er system,' ground smoke appeared/-:'~' :~~~ ~~.":-: ....~. ,,:"'~rp;;r rlt?...~ ~~':':-'c:- "h~,...h ~_be-4e-result or a 10.,....1::0 ,..lo:Jn_t""Il1t or a ggf€!ctil1':' s-=n?;!' ee::~z-:'t~-~ :--: ":-He-house-d-Fa-in. Corrective action may require the replacement'of a short section of the sever line at this location car +-h.... 'roP:l;"" ^~ ..\....... ...i:..:.-.::-:-:-:.;"~ "'g. ~r~T~~T~~ np VnRK PERFORMED TO rOV~ES: ~~;:r~. , DAlr..-CUf1rLt.lt:~. /,(/ ftu-. -r JJa-Ht i! eo It1 (!! P ~M ~a~ #<:P /~ w1uv/4 1117 l#dleA:L bV'o~ o--t--' 'f)/~ _~ft/IJ~ f?! UolAJMzJ VrceJ'" S {/b./vt-f #-! I :Ue s W_,PFf:TClP' ~r-