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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    Jacob D.
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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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    Christan L. Moffett,
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