
Typical absorption field installation
See our Statement of
Qualifications.
Mountain Engineering & Testing Inc.
1537 G St.
Salida, CO 81201
Phone: (719) 539-2312
email: info@metsalida.com
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Mountain Engineering & Testing Inc. Onsite Water Treatment System Design (OWTS)
For specific information on OWTS, county codes and requirements, see your local county health department or building department websites. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) How
long will it take to receive my On-Site Wastewater Treatment design or
Geotechnical Engineering Study after the field work is completed?
This
is depended on our work load, but typically 2 weeks. We are
typically busiest in the summer and fall where it can take up to 3-4 weeks.
What is the cost of an OWTS design by MET?
There is a design fee, in addition to a minimum of TWO site
visits. Site visits are billed on a time and mileage basis. The initial
site visit is required to map and classify soils; and a final
inspection of the OWTS installation prior to backfilling the system.
However, we also charge additional time for insufficient site plan
preparation, or additional site visits if required. Please contact one
of our offices for a current proposal.
Where can I find a list of installers for my OWTS design?
Click on one of the following links to find an installer in your county:
Alamosa County Chaffee County Costilla County Conejos County Fremont County Lake County Mineral County Rio Grande County
Saguache County
If you are an installer and want to be added to our list for your county, please contact us at info@metsalida.com For
my On-Site Wastewater Treatment system design you requested that I
supply a site map of my property. I do not have one, what should
I do?
Visit
your county Assessor’s or Clerk and
Recorder’s office and they should have a plat map of the
property. Most counties have a website where you can look up
property information by address (Example: Chaffee County). Banks may also
have a survey record of the property. If a survey has not been
performed on the property we
recommend having your property surveyed by a professional
surveyor. We can perform basic site mapping however it is not
a survey. Additional site plan preparation is billed in addition to the
design fee.
What information is required on the site map for my property?
Prior
to a site evaluation we require a SCALED site plan containing property
lines, north arrow; and proposed locations of the house, absorption
field, and well. We also prefer staking of the house, sewer line exit, and well prior
to a site evaluation for mapping purposes. As stated above, additional
mapping due to insufficient information will increase both the
cost and completion time of the OWTS design. Below is an example of an excellent site map including all the information we need:
Can I install the On-Site Wastewater Treatment system myself?
You
should check with your county land use or building department to see if
they require installers to be licensed. When unlicensed
contractors install our On-Site Wastewater Treatments system designs we charge an hourly rate for installation consultation.
What kind and how many holes need to be dug for the site evaluation?
Download the profile hole specifications here (pdf).
Does the design cost include the site and installation inspections?
No.
Site inspections prior to and after installation are charged in
addition to the design fee. Time and mileage are charged at rates
listed on our proposal sheets.
How will you distribute my On-Site Wastewater Treatment System design?
We
will send you the 11” x 17” wet stamp, an 11” x 17” copy, and the
invoice in the mail. By request this can also be picked up at the
Salida office. We will also email you a pdf copy of the wet stamp
design for you distribute to installers for price quotes.
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Construction
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719-580-9602
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and Sons Excavating
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