Cesspool Conversion Planning Worksheet

1. Property

TMK:Site address:Owner and best contact:Current use and dwelling count:Planned changes:

2. Existing wastewater system

Known type: □ Unknown □ Cesspool □ Septic/IWS □ Sewer □ Other

Approximate location and age:Known problems or pumping history:Records already available:

3. Site constraints

□ Steep slope □ Shallow rock □ Limited vehicle access □ Retaining walls □ Well □ Catchment □ Stream/drainage □ Shoreline □ Small lot □ Multiple buildings □ Unknown boundaries

Notes:

4. Project goal

□ Meet a current requirement □ Prepare for sale or purchase □ Remodel/add bedrooms □ Replace failing system □ Plan ahead for 2050 □ Explore sewer connection □ Other

Target outcome:Important deadline:

5. Team and approvals

Engineer:Surveyor or other consultant:Contractor:Expected DOH/county approvals:

6. Budget planning

Funds currently available:Financing or assistance to investigate:Estimate assumptions that still need confirmation:

7. Decisions and questions

Decisions needed from owner:Questions for engineer or agency:Next action, owner, and due date: