(1)

Soil and site evaluations shall comply with Wis. Admin. Code chs. SPS 383, SPS 385 and SPS 391, and this ordinance.

(2)

Soil test pits shall be constructed which allow adequate visual observation of the soil profile in place. This is best accomplished by the excavation of backhoe pits.

(3)

Soil and Site Evaluation Reports Shall include the following:

(a)

A soil test pit or boring located not more than 25 feet from distribution cell of each existing POWTS on the property under consideration;

(b)

The elevation of infiltrative surface of each existing POWTS on the property under consideration;

(c)

Description of Benchmark(s) that can be referenced from the future POWTS location.

1.

If located in a tree, soil reports shall describe the tree the Benchmark(s) is in and height above grade.

(4)

Administrator verification of a Soil and Site Evaluation Report may be necessary to determine the suitability of any lot for a POWTS. This verification will be done on any site(s) which may have saturated soils, or bedrock, at less than 48 inches according to the Portage County Soil Survey. This verification will be made prior to the issuance of the sanitary permit. This verification shall result in one of the following:

(a)

Issuance of the permit, provided all information contained in the application is correct and complete.

(b)

Establishment of a file indicating site suitability.

(c)

Holding the application pending clarification of information or new information by the owner, the plumber, or the certified soil tester.

(d)

Denial of the sanitary permit if the site does not meet all the provisions of this ordinance and appropriate Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Codes. If the sanitary permit application is denied, the fees will be returned to the submitting party.

(5)

Administrator verification of a Soil and Site Evaluation Report will require a fee payable prior to the verification. A re-inspection fee may be assessed if excavation of soil test pits is not complete before the appointed time for Administrator verification.

(6)

Interpretive Determinations.

(a)

Administrator soil verification is required for all interpretive determinations.

(b)

A complete Soil and Site Evaluation report must be filed prior to Administrator soil verification.

(c)

Administrator verification shall be conducted when the site is not snow covered or frozen.

(d)

The proposed system area shall be staked on the contour, prior to Administrator verification, using steel, wood, plastic or other durable material, be of a color which contrasts the dominant vegetation and of sufficient height to remain visible.