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FISHERS ISLAND SEWER DISTRICT
QUARTERLY STATUS REPORT (Jan-Mar, 2014)
SEWER DISTRICT DESCRIPTION AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
• The Fishers Island Sewer District (FISD) operates three septic systems under NYSDEC SPDES
Permit No. NY-0199214:
o Community System - Includes approximately 7,000 linear feet of gravity fed, vitrified
clay sewer pipe, a pumping station, a force main sewer pipe, three 10,000 gallon septic
tanks and a leaching field with fourteen leaching galleys
o Cinema System - Includes one 1,500 gallon septic tank and two leaching galleys serving
a seasonally operated movie theater
o Cluster System - Includes one 2,000 gallon septic tank and four leaching pools serving
three cottages
• NYSDEC SPDES Permit Requirements:
o Community System septic tanks must be inspected every six months and the sludge
levels must be reported to NYSDEC and SCDHS
o The Cinema and Cluster systems must be inspected each year and a report must be sent
to NYSDEC and SCDHS
o The septic tanks for all three systems must be pumped at least once every five years and
as required
o An annual Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) must be submitted to NYSDEC
o An annual compliance certification must be submitted to NYSDEC
COMMUNITY SYSTEM STATUS
• Community System
o NYSDEC Compliance Status
• The 2013 DMR was submitted to the agency on January 7, 2014.
• The Wastewater Treatment Facility Design, Planning and Flow Management
2013 Annual Compliance Certification Form was submitted to NYSDEC on
February 27, 2014.
• The NYSDEC-approved Flow Management Plan requires that a camera
investigation of the sewer infrastructure be completed this year.
4/15/2014
o Gravity Sewer Lines
All visible sewer and stormwater infrastructure within the district is in the
process of being digitally mapped. The map will be used as the basis for
soliciting quotes to have the entire sewer system inspected by camera.
o Pumping Station
The propane fired backup generator is scheduled to be serviced on April 24,
2014. In addition to the routine Level 1 service items typically completed in
April of each year, the battery, terminals, block heater, thermostat (with
gasket), radiator cap, coolant and all belts, hoses and clamps will be replaced.
o Septic Tanks
The tanks are due to be inspected in May
o Leaching Field
Vegetation is encroaching along the borders of the leaching field and needs to
be cut back.
CINEMA SYSTEM STATUS
• The cinema is currently closed. The cinema system is due to be inspected in May.
CLUSTER SYSTEM STATUS
• The cluster system is due to be inspected in May
2014 FISD BUDGET
Budgeted Expended Remaining
Cellular Service $1,250.00 $0.00 $1,250.00
Electricity $1,000.00 $397.05 $602.95
Propane $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00
Septic Tank Inspections* $2,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00
Service Contracts $5,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00
System Maintenance/Repair* $24,875.00 $0.00 $24,875.00
Permits $375.00 $0.00 $375.00
Serial Bonds Principal & Interest $10,000.00 $7,877.50 $2,122.50
TOTAL $46,000.00 $8,274.55 $37,725.45
*Septic Tank Inspections budget increased to $2,500 via $500 transfer from System Maintenance/Repair
budget
4/15/2014