DWQ-2025-002157

LARGE UNDERGROUND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM
OPERATING PERMIT

Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality

NAME OF SYSTEM: BLUFF DWELLINGS
CONTACT NAME / MAILING ADDRESS / PHONE / EMAIL: Jared Berrett / 2625 S Highway 191, Bluff, Utah 84512
[phone] / [e-mail]
SYSTEM LOCATION: 2625 S Highway 191, Bluff, San Juan County, Utah 84512
ISSUE DATE: March15, 2025 EXPIRATION DATE: June 24, 2029

ISSUED BY: _____________________________________________, John K. Mackey, PE, Director, Division of Water Quality
Until such time as this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the permittee is authorized to operate a large underground
wastewater disposal system (LUWDS) in conformance with all the requirements, limitations, and conditions set forth in Utah
Administrative Code R317-5, with the attached schedules as follows:
SCHEDULE A
Waste Disposal Limitations
1. The permittee is authorized to operate and maintain a large underground wastewater disposal system (LUWDS) that has
been constructed in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Division of Water Quality and with the
following conditions:
a. System type: Conventional Gravity
Conventional with Pump-to-Gravity
Pressure Distribution
Alternative (describe) Recirculating Gravel Filter _____________________________
b. Maximum Daily Design Flow: 8,930 gallons per day (gpd) ____________________________________
c. Components of wastewater disposal system (check all that apply):
Grease Trap ___________________________ Septic Tank(s) 2-6000; 1-4000; 1-3000; & 1-1750 gallon
Pump Tank w/ Floats Dura-Crete 2,000 gallon Recirculating Tank ________________________
Control Panel ___________________________ Effluent Treatment ________________________
Distribution Box ____________________ Distribution Valve(s) Orenco V6605A & V6606A
Pressure Distribution ____________________ Drip Irrigation ________________________
Trenches ___________________________ Deep Trench _______________________________
Bed __________________________________ Mound _______________________________
Other (describe): ________________________________________________________________________
d. Drainfield media: Gravel; Chambers (Describe) ______________________________________
e. Effluent parameters will meet R317-4 for domestic wastewater or additional treatment may be required.
2. Discharge of untreated or partially treated sewage or septic tank effluent directly or indirectly to the ground surface or to the
surface waters of the State of Utah constitutes a public health hazard and is prohibited. This permit does not relieve the
permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law(s), rule(s) or standard(s).
3. No cooling water, air conditioner water, groundwater, oil, hazardous materials, roof drainage, storm water runoff, or other
aqueous or non-aqueous substance which is, in the judgment of the Division, detrimental to the performance of the
LUWDS or to groundwater, shall be discharged into the wastewater treatment system.
4. No activities shall be conducted that could cause an adverse impact on existing or potential beneficial uses of groundwater.
SCHEDULE B
Required Servicing and Inspections
1. Annually Semi-Annually (Every 6 months) Other (specify) _______________________________
2. All servicing and inspections must be conducted by a certified maintenance person per R317-11. Level 2 is required for
conventional systems and Level 3 for all other LUWDS.
Name of person performing LUWDS maintenance: Samuel Long __________________________________________
Level 2 Level 3 Note: Permittee must notify the Division within 30 days if maintenance person is replaced.

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BLUFF DWELLINGS LUWDS OPERATING PERMIT DWQ-2025-00

3. If sample results exceed Effluent Sampling Parameters (other than flow of wastewater) listed in R317-4-13, Table 7.3,
report to the Division within 5 days and follow rules in R317-5-9.2.D.
Inspection Components
TYPE OF SYSTEM
Measure sludge/
scum levels, pump
when necessary:
• Septic Tank
• Pump Tank
• Grease Trap
Inspect and clean
when necessary:
• Pump/Floats
• Control Panel
• Pump Filter
Flush / clean pressure
laterals; inspect for ponding
or surfacing in drainfield;
Adjust squirt height for
equal pressure.
Follow Manufacturers
Recommendations*:
• Recirculation Tank
• Pre-Treatment Unit
• Miscellaneous

Conventional Gravity
or Pump-to-Gravity
Pressure Distribution or
Drip Irrigation
Mound, At-Grade
Packed Bed
*Manufacturer recommendations may require more frequent inspections
Minimum Frequency of Periodic Inspections
TYPE OF SYSTEM Every 12
months
Every 6
months
Conventional Gravity or Pump-to-Gravity
5,000 - 15,000 gal/day
15,000 + gal/day

At-Grade Alternative System (first 5 years only)
Pressure Distribution, Drip Irrigation, or Mound
Packed Bed
Treatment System (to lower waste strength levels)
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Item or Parameter Minimum
Frequency
Type of Sample Effluent Discharge
Standards
Flow of wastewater (gpd) Monthly Estimate based on
meter readings
Approved design flow (gpd)
COD, or BOD5 and TSS Semi-Annually Grab As listed in R317-4-13.
Table 7.3

Reporting
Monitoring, maintenance practices, solids handling and results shall be reported on Division approved forms
and must be submitted by August 1, following the “reporting year” period of July 1 to June 30.
Submit Annual Inspection Reports (via Email, US Mail, or Fax) to:
Email: [e-mail] Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Mailing Address: Division of Water Quality, c/o LUWDS, PO Box 144870, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4870
SCHEDULE C
Special & General Conditions
1. All septage/sludge shall be managed by a permitted liquid waste operator (septic system pumper) as defined in R317-550
2. Any observations of excessive kitchen wastes, surfacing sewage, etc., shall be reported to the Division within 5 working days.
3. The permittee must maintain all treatment and control facilities in good working order and in conformance with permit
requirements.