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Lancaster County Property Transfer Code. John Chess REHS, MPA, Water Quality Supervisor Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department Doug Smith REHS, Environmental Health Specialist , Environmental Public Health Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department. Purpose. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Lancaster County Property Transfer
CodeJohn Chess REHS, MPA, Water Quality SupervisorLincoln Lancaster County Health Department
Doug Smith REHS, Environmental Health Specialist , Environmental Public HealthLincoln Lancaster County Health Department
Purpose
Promote the health and welfare of the citizens of Lancaster County by preventing the pollution of ground and surface water
Eliminate hazards to public health by minimizing pollution of water supplies and hazards to recreational areas
Minimize potential disease transmission
Requirements of the Property Transfer Resolution
Prior to the sale, transfer or conveyance of property upon which an on-site system (OS) is located, it shall be the duty of the owner to have each OS inspected by a Property Transfer inspector, and secure a determination letter from LLCHD.
Inspection
Must be done by a Property Transfer Inspector. Requirements for Property Transfer
Inspector are: Certified by the State of Nebraska as an Inspector
for on-site wastewater treatment systems. Be either a licensed Well Driller, Water Well
Drilling Supervisor or Water Well Monitoring Technician.
Complete an approved training program and pass a Property Transfer Inspector exam.
Septic System Inspection Septic tank shall be checked to determine
the depth of the sludge/scum layer.
The soil absorption field shall be visually inspected for signs or evidence of failure.
The soil absorption field shall be probed to determine the location of laterals and to check for excess effluent.
Lagoon Inspection The lagoon shall be inspected for the
presence of: animal burrows, damage, cracks or
crevices, or evidence of overflow. cattails, emergent plants, and trees
that might damage the lagoon seal.
Inspection of Water Supply System
Well construction Water samples shall be taken and
analyzed for:the presence of coliform and fecal
coliform bacteria.the level of Nitrate-Nitrogen.
Inspection Report
The Property Transfer Inspector will submit results of the inspection to LLCHD.
LLCHD will review the report and issue a Determination Letter approving or denying the system (not the property transfer itself).
Determination Letter
Must be issued within 5 working days upon the receipt of a complete report and fee.
The letter will be sent to the owner or authorized agent.
Inclement Weather In the case of inclement weather, a
statement signed by the Property Transfer Inspector must be submitted to LLCHD indicating what elements of the inspection could not be completed.
Copies will be provided to the owner or authorized agent.
Buyer will be responsible to complete the process.
Most Common Exceptions When a Determination Letter was issued within
the past 36 months. New system installed in the previous 36 months. A transfer to establish, release, or foreclose a
security interest. A transfer by intestate, will, or trust to an heir,
devisee, or beneficiary. A transfer by warranty deed or quitclaim deed
between immediate family members. (Parents, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings and children, including adopted children and stepchildren).
Property Transfer Inspectors
LLCHD will provide: Oversight Investigation of complaints Technical assistance, especially
for water questions
Impact of the Property Transfer Code
970 Applications Reviewed411 Initially denied or 42%559 Initially approved or 58%
*Denials do NOT stop the transfer of the property
Deficiencies Identified-Onsite Water Systems
Contamination Found 4.0% High Nitrates 10.0% Coliform Present 17% Not in Compliance w/ Title 124 Due to either
Construction or Maintenance deficiencies
Deficiencies Identified-Onsite Wastewater
587 Septic Systems Inspected 12% Failed or had Evidence of Failure 16 % Excessive sludge or scum residue in tank
Deficiencies IdentifiedOnsite Wastewater
274 Lagoons were Inspected30% Contained Vegetative Overgrowth (80
total)20% Insufficient Fencing (55 total)4% Evidence of Failure (12 total)
After PT Process is Completed:
411 Applications Reviewed Initial Denial68% Approved (281) Corrective Action Taken
and Moved to Approved 32% Remained in Denial Status
Note 100% of septic failures corrected!