ILLINOIS POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
June 21, 1973
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ABE
SCHWARTZ
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v.
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PCB 73-41
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ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY
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SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT (by Mr. Dumelle)
The Board opinion in my opinion does not give enough guidance
to Mr. Schwartz as to alternatives to examine during the period of
his six month variance granted today.
I agree with the variance grant. The $20,000 construction
cost plus $15,000 installation charge CR. 41) make on-site treatment
much too costly. With engineering fees, the total cost could be
$38,500 which is an impossible sum for the petitioner to raise. The
record, however, seems clear that sanitary sewers are at least four
years away according to Mr. Hudson CR. 61) or eight years away
according to Mr. Hawkins CR. 66). If this is true, then Mr. Schwartz
should examine ways to (a) reduce the fecal coliform levels and (b)
remove any floating materials. I would suggest that he explore the
addition of sodium hypochiorite to his effluent using perhaps the last
septic tank as a contact basin..: The recorded level of 5,700 focal
coliform per 100 ml is above the 400 limit set by Rule 405 of the Water
Pollution regulations.
And
if threads or clothing scraps are washing
through, perhaps a simple fine mesh screen would correct that problem.
Lastly, and the record contains nothing on this alternative, Mr.
Schwartz might explore the possibility of land disposal of his effluents.
If a suitable area exists nearby, perhaps a spray system and pump
might take care of the problem.
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I, Christan b Moffett, Cleik of the Illinois Pollution Control
Board, herçby certify the above Supplemental Statement was submitted
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