Maintenance of Septic Waste Systems at Various HIDOE Schools

2026-11-03

All services performed by the CONTRACTOR shall be subject to inspection , testing , and approval by the CA and shall include but not be limited to the following tasks : A . Quarterly Services 1 . Inspect and check all connecting piping , valves , septic tanks , manholes , seepage pits , and leach fields for proper operation . Inspect and clean or replace ( if required ) effluent filters on septic tanks feeding seepage pits . Inspect and clean filters more frequently than quarterly if determined necessary . Additional inspection and cleaning of filters shall be incidental to the Quarterly Service Period Unit Bid Price . If filter can no longer be cleaned , replace as required . Cost of filter replacement shall be considered Authorized Extra Work . Mitigate any odor problems . 2 . Rotate use of septic tanks and leach fields from primary to alternate or vice - versa by switching moveable gates and valves in manholes . 3 . Measure scum and sludge levels . Pump outs will be scheduled when : a . the sludge level is within 12 inches of the bottom of the inlet or outlet tee ; b . the scum bottom is within 3 inches above the bottom of the inlet or outlet tee ; c . the scum top is within 1 inches of the top of the inlet or outlet tee ; or d . the scum thickness is more than 6 inches thick .

Hawaii

2026-04-08