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Purchasing
or selling Properties on Well and Septic Systems
Over 14,000 properties, from Girdwood to Eklutna within
the Municipality of Anchorage are on single family on-site
water supply and wastewater disposal systems. Since a
1998 ordinance, any change of title on one of these properties
requires the system be checked and certified. The system
must meet the minimum requirements to receive a "Blue
Sheet" - or approval certificate. These MOA requirements
include:
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Septic Tank must have been pumped within the last 12
months.
- Adequacy
test to show the system can accept 150 gallons per day
per bedroom of effluent satisfactorily.
- Well
flow test must produce adequate flow for 150 gallons
per day per bedroom.
- Water
must be tested for 3 parameters:
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Nitrates
- Fecal
Coliform Bacteria
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Other Bacteria
The
MOA office can provide a list of licensed engineers to
perform the test. They can be contacted at: (907) 343-4744.
The engineer you choose will be able to provide more detailed
information regarding the process and current requirements.
You
can obtain additional information from Alaska Water and
Wasterwater, and engineer Jeff Garness regarding well
and septic issues at www.akwwc.com.
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