This lucky homeowner's house is still standing... the above ground AquaKlear equipment didn't fare as well

Tank is fine. Controller and blower burned and melted beyond recognition

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Regular maintenance is especially important for systems with drip dispersal

Taking Care of Drip Distribution Systems

This owner has had enough of their so-called service provider

When you need a septic problem solved, call an NAWT certified wastewater technician

These "other guys":
• left lids unsecured
• primed a PVC fitting, but didn't GLUE IT

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Failed septic system project:
AquaKlear replacement on a small lot with steep slopes
#MontereyCounty

Yikes

Spill caused by a series of electrical outages and infrastructure problems at the East Bay Municipal Utility District's main wastewater plant.

Sadly, many of our customers have been affected by this devastating fire

San Lorenzo Valley Residents: in the coming days, weeks and months as you go home or rebuild, we are here for your crucial septic system inspections

Protect your family, your community and the environment from harmful sewage pollution

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Update from Supervisor Ryan Coonerty regarding issues surrounding returning to our homes and businesses in Bonny Doon and the San Lorenzo Valley:

What I Know About Going Back Home

This week I met with state heads of CalFire, CalOES and law enforcement as well as talking to Supervisors in other counties who have experienced similar fires. What is becoming abundantly clear is that the repopulation and rebuilding process is going to be a long, slow one. I want to pass on what I know, even though I recognize it may not be what you want to hear. Because if I were in your shoes, I'd want the information so that I could plan for school, work, and my family's life.

Please note that neither I, nor the county, controls this process. Nor can I influence the decision for when you can return home. This is my effort to be transparent about what I'm hearing directly, so that you can make informed decisions.

Assuming there are no changes in the fire, repopulation is going to occur in reverse order of evacuations. This means that Scotts Valley/Pasatiempo/Rolling Woods/University would look at going back in the coming weeks. Other unaffected areas would follow.
For affected areas, the timeline is much different. I've toured much of Bonny Doon and Swanton. The devastation is significant. This means that CalFire and the County will need to assess all the roadways, the trees along the roadway (I saw many teams from Davey Tree up there yesterday doing just that) and hillsides. Power and water will need to be restored. Each housing site will need to be inspected. In addition, the state will clean up toxic materials and then the state/county would contract, if homeowners agree, to do debris removal. This process can take months. It is at this point that access will be allowed.

As the fire is more contained, there will be opportunities for people to return to their homes (standing and destroyed) to assess the damage and retrieve property. Law enforcement is planning for long term roadblocks and patrols to prevent looting.

Over the next 10 days, I will be working on setting up a town hall with state emergency officials so that they can explain this process in more depth.

I don't have any hard timeline or the further details you want. As I know more, I will immediately pass it along to you.

As I've said before, we are working with County departments to fast-track permitting and allowing temporary shelters (RVs, containers, etc) while people rebuild after the clean ups are done.
I know the people of the north coast to be resilient, independent and self-sufficient. And that many of you may find this timeline unacceptable. You are, of course, entitled to express your frustration given your loss. I can't change when and how you will be allowed back to your homes, but know that I will do my best to be there at your side as we go through this together.

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We have many customers in this area of Santa Cruz

Praying for all of you!

The cluster of fires is being called the CZU August Lightning Complex.

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