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Rifle, CO 81650 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 625-5200 (970) 945-6614
Rue Balcomb
401 County Road 137
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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Subject: Final Acceptance Letter
Balcomb Residence
401 County Road 137
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
OWTS Permit #: SEPT-8626
August 9, 2024
On May 3, 2024, Garfield County Public Health (GCPH) staff visited the Balcomb Residence at 401 County
Road 137 near Glenwood Springs in Garfield County, Colorado to observe the OWTS installation pursuant to
OWTS Permit # SEPT-8626. At the time of our site visit, the contractor had installed the new poly 500-gallon
pump chamber with a high-head pump in the chamber, the new pump line, and the 576 ft2 Soil Treatment
Area (STA). The pump chamber was installed level with access to the pump chamber brought to grade. The
STA consisted of four chamber trenches with 12 Quick4 chambers per trench with 1 ½-inch diameter
Schedule 40 distribution laterals placed in three GeoMat distribution materials per bed. 5/32-inch diameter
orifices spaced every 3 feet facing up were present along the distribution laterals. Inspection ports were
present at each end of each trench. Additionally, we received an installation observation letter and As-Built
drawing from the system designer (dated June 27, 2024) indicating “the OWTS was generally installed
according to specifications.” The letter also indicated that on May 9, 2024, a pump performance test was
performed for the system and that the test indicated adequate pump pressure was observed. In our opinion,
this system was installed in general conformance with Garfield County OWTS Regulations. No further action
or review from Garfield County Environmental Health is required regarding this permit.
Thank you,
Edward R. “Ted” White, P.E.
Environmental Health Specialist III
Garfield County Public Health
2014 Blake Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-6614 ext. 8106
twhite@garfield-county.com