Replace the septic tank with a new tank and lift station connect to another lift station.
1. Obtain an updated septic permit from Hyde County Public Health Department before
commencing the work on site. Provide a copy of the completed permit to the CO/COR.
2. Demo existing 750 gal concrete septic tank and distribution tank located immediately
behind the maintenance building.
3. Provide new 1,000 gallon concrete septic tank. Locate new tank in approximately the
same location as the existing.
4. Connect existing sanitary sewage drain pipe from Ocracoke maintenance and the
Laundry building to the new septic tank.
a. Provide properly sealed joints and connections from the existing drain pipes to
new sections of pipe which seal to the new septic tank. Use schedule 40 PVC
approved equal material.
5. Provide new exterior enclosed package unit above ground sewage lift station suitable for
a marine environment. Connect new lift station to the electric panel within Ocracoke
Maintenance Building. Lift station shall have the following specifications:
a. NEMA rated Pump Control System
b. Float Operated
c. Self priming pumps
d. Single phase electrical components
e. Alarm notification system including visual light
f. Enclosure with following:
i. Fiber glass Reinforced Plastic corrosion resistant, mildew, mold, and UV
ray resistant.
ii. Removable or hinged door panels on two sides allowing access to system
components. Doors must be securable with padlock and vandal resistant.
iii. Fully removeable
iv. Pad mounted
g. Alternating Dual pumps and motors
h. Acceptable Manufacturers include:
i. Gorman Rupp 6x6 T2
ii. Wastecorp Pumps 6x6 lift station with enclosure
iii. Smith and Loveless Everlast Series
iv. Or Equivalent Lift station
6. Connect new lift station to the existing lift station located behind the Ocracoke Office
Trailer.
a. Trench in new forced main septic line 24 inches minimum below grade, approx.
125 ft.
b. Provide properly sealed joints and connections from the existing drain pipes to
new sections of pipe which seal to the new septic tank.
c. New force main may be jack and bored or trenched. Trenching beneath pavement
shall be backfilled with 4 inches of compacted aggregate base course and 3 inches
of asphalt patch (cold patch or hot mix) - Aquaphalt 6.0 permanent asphalt repair
or equal permanent asphalt repair mix.
d. Locate existing underground utilizes prior to trenching
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