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S. Knoll P"latt Betty �Byler Flooding Probl A BEGINNING OF FILE .ILE .R,EV te". r �i'vj ecf w q ,3 A 6e1ty fyle, r Flaod .;. � drab /ems, CITY OF RENTON rLL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Earl Clymer, Mayor DesigniUtility Engineering IVIEMORANDUM DATE: February 10, 1988 TO: Dick Houghton FROM: Ron Olsen SUBJECT: Betty Byler I talked with Mrs. Byler on Monday, February 8, concerning her water problem in the crawl space of her home, and we covered the subject inconclusively. After a long and very emotional discussion, I told her that I would meet with one of her hydrologists, Jon Koloski of Geo Engineers, who had recommended she drill for monitoring wells to better understand the water flow under her house. It is my contention, as I told Mrs. Byler, that :here is a lot of water flowing on that hillside, and the drilling of the wells might bett:.r tell her which way the water flows on her property. However, this would not indicate any involvement with thi City of Renton's water utility. It truly should be her expense and if she does come to some conclusion from this drilling, she should process a claim against the City for the damages. I am to meet with Jon Koloski of Geo Engineers late Thursday, to look at the site with him to possibly better understand her situation. If you have any further questions, please contact me. 1H.2.20.RLO:mf aF &Lol&'fIAK, C,AT1 -- JOAr teoc_osk� i? -r4o 1T To CoLL/1ctL- cf 200 Mill Avenue South - Renton, Washington 98055 - (206) 235-2631 PMONE-CCA A,Fpp9 „ Ly_ —, ❑ATE.:�i.'-._nME __....��i HONED OF -_ _--.17 RETURNED YOUR CALL PHONE mxn na�,+nEw r.reveKr� PLEASE CALL tow, MF_SSA6E - - --- --'- .Ay a. / / /� �'//�f'., !J`'/ WILL CALL AG/.IN CAME X, ' WANTS TO SEE IOU ,i 00 MAYOR'S OFFICE 3 REQUEST rOR FOLLOW UP Date: February 8, 1988 To: Dick Houghton Public Works From: Jann Hopki•s Mayor's Office Please follow up on the attached and advise me of the results. XX See below... Mrs. Betty Byler called me Friday morning; she was concerned because she had not yet received a response `o a letter she wrote approximdtely five weeks ago. Would you please contact her and update her on the status of her letter? Her number is Thanks ! Thanks so much for your help! "t a' -1!�t: `M�c-ro�e�� cam- ,r; � � ��� �.�-�...�.. s �� � � c� � ram, �t+��'S'',(C�� - M.A.. VJtiA ��v'�,�-t�,_j ` ';- CITY OF RENTON ..IL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Earl Clymer, Mayor Richard C. Houghton. Director ' i'�rCa3 GirtiE January 8, 1988 'JAN' $ 39gg TO: Ea)tt Cfyme)t, Mayon FROM: Richaad Houghton, PubP.ic. WoAha Di,tec,�ort SUBJECT: Sra66 RepoAta - at As. ByCet, b) Mu. Nicoti. EQAt: PeA youA Aequeat, pieaee bind attached II,o 4.ta66 AepoAtta on two mattviA - a) 96. ByteA and b) WLz. Nicoti.. 16 you tequiAed addi.ti.onat i.n6oAmati,on, pQeaee ea.tt me. pmp &=chment6 200 Mill Avenue South - Renton, Washington 98055 - (206) 235-2569 STAFF REPORT January 7, 1988 SUBJECT: 8050 S0. 134th STREET: MS. BYLER PROBLEM: Ms . Byler states that she has had a wetness in her home' s crawl space/basement which, in turn, is causing damage to her house and potential damage to her in-home business . Ms . Byler believes the wetness problem is caused by leaks from either the City of Renton' s water main or the City of Seattle' s water transmission mains which front her property (see attached vicinity map) . FACTS: 1 . In 1^86, as part of tho construction of the South Knoll Plat , the developer installed an eight inch water main within the right-of- way fronting Ms . Byler ' s property . The City of Renton has since accepted that main as part of its wateL distribution system. 2 . The City of Seattle has multiple 72 inch water transmission lines running parallel to the City' s water main at the point where moth front the Byler property. 3 . Ms . Byler ' s house sits approximately ten feet below the crown of the street as measured from the building' s front foundation. The house is , therefore, lower than the aforenoted water mains . 4 . The City of Renton also has an eight inch pressure sanitary sewer in the right-of-way above the Byler property . DISCUSSION: 1 . Soon after the construction of the eight inch water main, Ms . Byler contacted the City complaining about water in her basement . The City' s engineering inspector assigned to the water main construction project met with M:>. Byler (a number of times) ; however , he never found any evidence that the newly constructed water main contributed to her wetness problem. 2. when the engineeri,lq inspector could not satisfy Ms . Byler ' s complaint , he asked Lhe water maintenance foreman to check the problem. The foreman spoke with Ms . Byler and physically checked her crawl space , which he observed was damp but certainly not wet enough to cause problems . He also checked for water leaks at the service lines running into the Byler house and the homes on either side. He did a cursory leak check of the new water main and he found no evidence of any water system leakage . STAFF REPORT January 7, 1988 Page 2 3 . Since neither the inspector or water foreman could locate a problem nor satisfy Ms. Byler , they suggested she speak with the City' s field maintenance superintendent , which she did. The Superintendent , Jack Crumley, met with Ms . Byler and checked her crawl space finding the condition as the water foreman had described, i . e. , the dirt floor of the crawl space was not covered by a moisture barrier and was barely damp to the touch. Since the area was slightly damp and dark, a mold was growing on the dirt . Ms . Byler told Mr . Crumley: a. She did not have any problem prior to the construction of the City water main; b. That a City of Seattle water worker told her that if she had a water problem, it came from Renton' s water main; C. That she had had a french drain c, �structed at the front of her house to cut off the water , but that the drain had not ended the problem. 4. Mr . Crumley had the following done : a. A monitoring well was put into Ms . Eyler ' s front yard and then monitored to see if water was migrating from the higher elevations toward the Byler house. No water was ever noted . b. Using a Metrotech Pipe Leak Locator , Model #HC200 a systematic inspection was done of the City' s eight inch water main . No leak was detected. C. A test was don: on the City' s eight inch pressure sanitary sewer tt; check for possible leaks . No leaks were found . d . Letters , attached , were sent to Ms. Byler stating what the City had done and the results of those efforts . CONCLOSION: That the City of Renton utilities uphill and adjacent to the subiect site are not leaking and, therefore, are not causing any water problem for any adjacent property. To � 7 � C Dat9 / Time WHILE �YCJ WERE OUT i ot_� Phone TELER'NONED PLEASE CALL CALLED TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO:YOU RUSH RETURNED YOUR CALL 2 r Operates J OF RFC � PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE DIVISION Z rY g n0 � Y 3665 N.E. 4ND STREET RFhTvN. WA3HINCaTON 88068 pq y e• NTFo SEPIEM� BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH MAYOR November 3, 1987 Ms . Betty Byler 8850 So. 134th Street Seattle, WA Dear Ms . Byler: Per your request the City of Renton' .; water utility has taken the following actions to establish whether there may be a water leak in the City' s water mains fronting your home: Action Taken Result .Physical inspection of the are:+. Other than green gr . •s in two yards, no outward sign of a water leak . .Checked service lines to houses No leaks detected. at either side of Byler home. .Using a Metrotech Pipe Leak No leak detected. Locator Model YNC288 , did leak detection on the City' s water main fronting the Byler home. .Put observation point/well No water observed, but in i4s . Byler ' s yard to deter- twic+ weekly monitoring mine whether water is migrating still in progress . downward from the street toward Ms. Byler ' s home. Yoars truly, Jack Cr mT= F ild Mainterrnce u inten9en: JC/lje I) cc: Ray Sled Ron Olson pF i~f z PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE DIVISION a r $ 3555 N.E. 214D STREET RENTON, WASHINGTON 8805e 9A q• "Co SEPtE�'�P BARBARA Y. S 4NPCrM MAYOR Decema•or 4 , 1987 Ms . Betty Byler 8050 So. 134th Street Seattle, WA SUBJECT: PRESSE;RE TEST ON LANGSTON ROAD SEWER PUMP STATION Dear Ms . Byler : On November 30, 1987 a pressure test was taken on the Langston Road sewer pump station. The line was tested at four pounds pressure for 15 minutes . During that time the pressure did not drop. This tells me that the pressur, line running from the pump station to Powell Street is not leaking . f you have farther questions in this matter , please feel free to call me at 235-2585 . Yours truly . v Gary L. Morrison Sewer Maintenance Supervisor GM/lje cc: Jack Crumley Ron Olson LJ 17 b _ ' t 4 3 t 2 I E c 4 3 2 I J , Q � •� yet � � � � I r�• �I cis CM • Me It IJ aMND Sr III. � ' I ,• - ... ; -� _ �. II 7425 1p PL r' �.� �r.r �, a "u /.✓/' ,i', ,/. O� met G.j�' V -:'/((/'t•yy,�))�� /: f� y ' 7 ��r.�� = bol ,ice 3. •r( a4� Rg4ti� r tVt`. i 7. WH a19 Slnnr I ; • r�: g .. it Jk Q ,Q m L E L NO 5 wit SUN ; .�/ ` J/ Jj.,3'•} ,/ f i t AC. rJ�S. '� ./. ( •' Q w,�7 0OJl' h ' `d71!'s .'( •.,•. l.'?_..� Lam. SGv �•'..�r�,rn !-`��'+, / M A r STAFF REPORT ,.»ary 1988 SUBJECT: WATER QUALITY AT 3404 BURNETT AVE. NO. : MRS. NICOLI PROBLEM: Mrs . Nicoll believes the quality of the water delivered to her home is poor and is the cause of her illnesses . t•'ACTS: 1 . on December 15 , 1987 Mrs . Nicoll came to the City ' s maintenance facility with a sample of water taken from the bottom of her hot water tank. The water was vary thick (gel like) and rust colored . 2 . Ray Sled, City Water Maintenance Supervisor , took the sample and told Mrs . Nicoll : a. He did not believe the water to be harmful , but was an unusual , though not unknown , reaction common to hot water heaters; b. That '. he City would have Lauck' s Testing Laboratory, Inc . analyze the sample to insure she was not drinking bad water . 3 . The Nicoll water sample was delivered to Lauck' s laboratory early the next morning, December 16, 1987 . 4 . On December 17 , 1987 Mrs . Niccli telephoned Jack Crumley, City Maintenance Superintendent , stating : a. Her water pressure was excessively high; b. A surge in water pressure sometime in the past damaged her three water: heaters (she owns a triplex ) ; C. That the aforementioned pressure surge also broke her pressure reducing valve . 5 . On December 19 , 1987 Mr . Crumley had water pressure readings taken at the Nicoll property and a : two points nearby. Those readings were 105 p.s . i . at the Nicoli home and 90 p.s . i . at the other locations , which is normal for that part of town . 6 . On December 18 , 1987 a records check was done to determine if there were other complaints of abnormal pressure in the area within the past few months. No other pressure complaints were noted . STAFF REPORT January 7 , 1988 Page 2 7 . On December 21 , 1987 Mrs . Nicoli telephoned Ray Sled and in a tearful voice said that the City was poisoning her and we had not taken care of her complaint. Ray called Lauck' s Laboratories and found that they had just completed the test on Mrs . Nicoli ' s water sample and found that the water was good, only containing silica and iron, both common in water heaters. Ray went out to meet with Mrs . Nicoli telling her the resl:lts of the laboratory test and the pressure readings . Mrs. Nicoli asked Ray to have her water checked for lead . Ray provided a water sample container and instructed Mrs . Nicoli to fill that container in the morning before any in-house water use and to call him once that had been done. To date she has not taken that sample due to an accident to her husband. 8 . On December 28 , 1987 a written copy of the laboratory test result , attached , was received through the mail . A copy of that analysis was later given to Mrs . Nicoli . 9 . While not directly associated with Mrs. Nicoli , an asbestos analysis had been done on water samples taken at the primary water feed to Kennydale , the Highlands pump station , and at 1018 No. 34th Street (near Mrs . Nicoli ' s) . The test results , using U.S . Environmental Protection Agency Interim Method for Determining Asbestos in Water Jo. 600/4-8-005 showed the Kennydale water to he well within the recommended maximum contaminant level (RMCL) . The results are on file with the Public Works Department . DISCUSSION: 1 . While the water sample taken from the bottom of Mrs . Nicoli ' s water tank did not loon pleasant , it is , as the attached laboratory test states , typical of silica residue found in hot water tanks. Silica is present in all but distilled water and when water is heated , particularly in glass lined containers , the silica plates out on the sides of the container . If the water is continuously heated in the same container , the silica buildup gets thick enough for the particles to break away. While it does not look good, neither the silica or iron, which gave Mrs . Nicoli ' s water sample it ' s color , are harmful . In fact , no health standards have elir been set or even recommended for silica . 2 . As to the question of asbestos , the water pipes in Kennydale are made frow a type of asbestos . However , the test we tied done showed the water in the Kennydale area to be practically free from asbestos . The National Drinking Water Regulations (Federal Register , Vol . 50 , No. 219, November 13 , 1985) recommends an asbestos level of 7 . 1 million fibers per liter for fibers greater than 10 micrometers in length . The Highlands pump station showed no detectable fibers , and the 1018 No. 34th Street location shoed 0 .54 million fibers per liter which is far below the standard . STAFF REPORT January 7, 198E Page 3 1s 1 i 3 . The attached Lauck ' s Laboratory analysis also shows that there was no detectable coliforms or algae/iron bacteria . Therefore , there was no source for Mrs . Nicoli ' s illnesses found in her water . 4 . Water pressure in Kennydale runs from E0 p.s . i . to approximately 110 p.s. i . The National Uniform Building Code requires all buildings to have pressure reducing valves installed where water main pressure is 80 p.s.i . or higher . These pressure reducing valves are rated up to 300 p.s. i . and are intended to handle temporary water Pressure increases . Since these devices are part of the "building service line/plumbing , their maintenance is the responsibility of the owner . CONCLUSION: Based upon the independent analysis that was done on the water sample taken from thu bottom of the hot water tank at 3404 Burnett Avenue North , there is no detectable health contaminant in the water . C of 0JOK _ " aEGEt�E ���� Testing Labomorim Inc. *00- Certificate goo Sarah Hai rey Si..SeanleAkshington 98108 (206)767-5060 TO ChernLwg Mcrcbcbv and Technicaa Services CLIENT: City of Renton LABORATORY NO. 7147 3555 N.F. 2nd Renton, WA 98U56 DATE: Dec. 24, 1987 ATTN: Ray Sled REPORT ON: TANK RESIDUE SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION: One hot water tank residue from 3404 Burnett Avenue North, Renton, WA was submitted December 16, 1987 for identit cation. TESTS PERFORMED AND RESULTS: The residue was examined chemically, physically, and microscopically with results as follows: Major Constituent: --------------------- Silica Minor Constituent: --------------------- Iron pH: ------------------------------------ 6.2 Conductivity, micromhos/cm:----------- 135. Total Coliform, per gram ---- ----------- None Detected (less than 3/gml Algae d Iron Bacteria ------------------ None Detected Comments Silica and Iron residue found in the sample are typical to residue normally found in hot water tanks. Both of these minerals are naturally presert in water in low levels. When water is heated in a hot water tank they tend to come out of solution and after a period of time significant levels of deposit can be expected to form on the bottom of the tank. pH and conductitivty levels taken on the water portion of the tank residue were not abnormal for this type of sample. Respectfully submitted, Laucks Testing Laboratories, Inc. M. Owens JMO:laj Tnr •oon w nan,n•a .in.•,cw,x•w•a iM a•r•«..u•nrr•nm,«mrn«um ro an•In n w aaaw+ra.S.o•.auni uw a iM ww a ur a•np•nr a•iry m•mo•r a in uY1 m C«vMctun.an M rfwwvp«W a w+Y aooua o aacM•rW W Q•nun a.W on car•a TIy:MWMY•K•Vs M tMW�•'/•wap «n•aw aM«iwic•a inw►von wWa•nww•m wm wn wa.ccaa�a ro m•rur w m.u•••uro a•a•nc•. STAFF REPORT January 7, 1988 SUBJECT: 8050 SO. 134th STREET: MS. BYLER PROBLEM: Ms . Byler states that she has had a wetness in her home's crawl 'space/basement which, in turn, is :ausing damage to her house and potential damage to her in-home business. Ms . Byler believes the wetness problem is caused by leaks from either the City of Renton' s water main or the City of Seattle' s water transmission mains which front her property (see attached vicinity map) . FACTS• 1 . In 1986, as part of the construction of the South Knoll Plat, the developer installed an eight inch water main within the right-of- way fronting Ms. Byler ' s property . The City of Renton has since accepted that main as part of its water distribution system. 2 . The Ci _r of Seattle has multiple 72 inch water transmission lines running parallel to the City' s water main at the point where both front the Byler property. 3 . Ms . Byler ' s house sits approximately ten feet below the crown of the street as measured from the building' s front foundation. The house is, therefore, lower than the aforenoted water mains . 4 . The City of. Renton also has an eight inch pressure sanitary sewer in the right-of-way above the Byler property. DISCUSSION: 1 . Soon after the construction of the eight inch water main, Ms. Byler contacted the City complaining about water in her basement . The City's engineering inspector assigned to the water main construction project met with Ms . Eyler (a number of times) ; however, he never found any evidence that the newly constructed water main contributed to her wetness problem. 2. When the engineering inspector could not satisfy Ms . Eyler ' s complaint , he asked the water maintenance foreman to check the problem. The foreman spoke with Ms . Byler and physically checked her crawl space, which he observed was damp but certainly not wet enough to cause problems . He also checked for water leaks at the service lines running into the Eller house and the homes on either side. He did a cursory leak check of the new water main and he found no evidence of any water system leakage. STAFF REPORT January 7, 1988 Page 2 3 . Since neither the inspector or water foreman could locate a problem nor satisfy Ms . Byl*r , they suggested she speak with the City' s field maintenance superintendent , which she did. The Superintendent , Jack Crumley, met with Ms . Byler and checked her crawl space finding the condition as the water foreman had described, i . e. , the dirt floor of the crawl space was not covered by a moi ture barrier and was barely damp to the touch. Since the area was slightly damp and dark, a mold was growing on the dirt . Ms . Byler told Mr . Crumley: a. She did not have any problem prior to the construction of the City water main:; b. ;hat a City of Seattle water worker told her that if she had a water problem, it came from Renton's water mai.i; c. That she had had a french drain constructed at the front of her house to cut off the water, but that the drain had not ended the problem. 4 . Mr . Crumley had the following done : a . n monitoring well was put into Ms . Byler ' s front yard and the,i monitored to see if water was migrating from the higher elevations toward the Byler house. No water was ever noted . b . Using a Metrotech Pipe Leak Locator, Model $HC280 a systematic inspection was done of the City' s eignt inch water main. No leak was detected. C. A test was done on the City' s eight inch pressure sanitary sewer to check for possible leaks . No leaks were found . d . Letters , attached, were sent to Ms . Byler stating what the City had done and the results of those efforts . CONCLUSION: That the City of Renton utilities uphill and adjacent to the subject site are not leaking and, therefore, are not causing any water problem fox any adjacent property. CX R�41 �y ,� z PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE DIVISION z 8 0 3555 N.E. 2ND STREET RENTON, WASHING70N 98056 9% �. 09,rfD SEPTEM��P BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH MAYOR November 3, 1987 Ms, Betty Byler 8050 So. 134th Street Seattle, WA Dear Ms . Byler: Per your request the City of Renton' s water utility has taken the followinc actions to establish whether there may be a water leak in the City' s water mains fronting your home: A.: ion Taker. Result .Physical inspection of the area. Other than green grass in two yards, no outward sign of a water leak . .Checked service lines to houses No leaks detected. at either side of Byler homt- . .Using a Metrotech Pipe Leak No leak detected. Locator Model #HC200 , did leak detection on the City' s water main fronting the Byler home. .Put observation point/well No water observed, but in Ms . Byler' s yard to deter- twice weekly monitoring mine whether water is migrating still in progress . downward from the street toward Ms. Byler 's home. Yours trul Jac Cr m e '" Fi lit Maintenance u intendent JC/lje CC: Ray Sled Ron Olson OF RF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT g MAINTENANCE DIVISION 0 - rN4V 3555 N.E. 2ND STREET RENTON. WASHINGTON 98058 q 0• 094TEO SEP2Eove BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH MAYOR December 4, 1987 Ms . Betty Byler 8050 So. 134th Street Seattle, WA SUBJECT: PRESSURE TEST ON LANGSTON ROAD SEWER PUMP STATION Dear Ms. Byler : On November 30, 1987 a pressure test was taken on the Langston Road sewer pump station. The line was tested at four pounds pressure for 15 minutes . During that time the pressure did not drop. This tells me tnat the pressure line running from the pump station to Powell Street is not leaking . If you have further questions in this matter, please feel free to call me at 235-2595. Yours truly, Gary L. Morrison Sewer Maintenance Supervisor GM/lje cc: Jack Crumley Ron Olson yEl '1_ � 5_ _� 4 3 2 � 6 • 1 4 3 2 '�a 'usl rl • 0 LI11X .� ti' I I I lnk,'.vbn�y I •� Vt:� '� © ne it r .4 .�• s• I� . w. V32ND ST I , f . 11 6 / In I 11 o V ^ , • ' 11 17 •) (/\/�l���r�/)'I I• 2 ( - '� 4 c/—/�`i N H I (I lil � � I V •�, �I wJ1 I `�• J �Wal� n� '• O^ I �+ � T'1 r • • C v /M 1 s• l� 5 4 - it lye co �. , 1� J �a fi � �� J� w �•r�``•a+. y. ... `! • y Q� ,4`4N TR M 0 r �9 �J•f f, ' 014I4 R. 511R!' I I a.. y?7•�'d /, .P �/�p (J '' ;., ,, S.• .. i.t,. (!, -iw /�1.• �S 'd S 14 1 `% +, 3 ;�ah ' n[ Q .- � IDS •:! � �•�• �+• ��i t Fa LEI N0 Wit SUN `� Q'•C `� ^Q r ' I I �;'n _ v Bettie Byler 8050 So. 134 St. i Seattle. Wa., 981'r6 L _7� 226-6699 December 31, 1987 ��Afv 19f�8 Mayor Earl Climber 200 Mill St. Renton, :a., 95055 At the end of 1986 a water pipe was constructed down 134 street crossing Langston road at the corner of my lot (app. 870 turn), on the other side of Langston the pipe line makes another turn (app. 870 ) continuing on to 80 th. street turning again (app. 900) e'.tending on down 80 th. street to the houses being erected. This new water main, that was contracted to Sammamish Contruction, by the city of Renton, went under all existing pipes these pipes being, a sewer pipe under pressure, a 8" GU, a 6" CIP, a C.R.P.L. #3 66" ST'L, C.R.P.L. #1 66" ST'L, C.R.P.L. #2 51" Conc. Cyl. . When this contruction was in progress my basement flooded. The City of Renton, when I confronted them, said it was the rain. I felt it was connected to the fact that there was a six foot ditch open in front of my lot acting as a collector for the heavy rain. My yard is a full flight of stairs down from the _oad, thus allowing all the collected water to migrate underground to my basement. It has rained harder in the past fifteen years that I have lived in this house,and I have had no problems with even a damp basement. Allen B. Gifford from Shannon & Wilson was ask to evaluate the water problem (see enclosure). He suggested that there was several reasons why my basement flooded. Shortly after his report was recieved by me everything he suggested doing to remedy the water problem was done. The area under my house has been so dry in the past I have been able to store items in this space without any dampness what-so-ever. When my house was re- built, and all items listed by Mr. Gifford were done I felt confident I would have no more problems and stored items under the house, again. In October 1987 when I went to get an item I needed from under the house I found a great deal of mold, fungi and mushrooms. My front and back yard was also very green. I did water my front yard some this last summer but did not water my back yard at all. As you know this past summer was the driest summer in recorded history. The greenness of my yard.. and the greenness of a portion of the lot adjoining to the north of my lot also indicated a continual source of +ater. At this t _me I contacted Renton Water Department, Renton Sewer Department, and Seattle Water Department and asked operations division to test for possible leakage in their pipes; which at that time I felt certain was the problem. The different divisions complied with my request and found no leakage see enclosure). I consulated another geologist, Associates: Earth Sciences Inc. (see enclosure) they concord with Shannon $ Wilson. I also consulted with Bio Chem (see enclosure) for there opinion of the fungi growing under my house; they also though the water problem was not from the water table. I gave Renton Water Department permission to put test wells in my yard to try to collect water for sampling. I ask why the test wells were only four feet deep and was told that the department did not have equipment to go deeper. When I ask Seattle Water Department to install deeper test wells, not only in my yard, but also by all the water pipes so the origin of the water could be determine; I was told that the responsibly for my water problem was not theirs and they would not construct the test wells. don't know if Renton Water Department is responsible for my water problem because they put in a new water main in front of my house and possibly redirect- ing an underground spring through my property; or if Seattle Water Department is responsible for my water problem because of the water which runs along the bed of existing pipe lines which perhaps has migrated to my property. Which ever water department is at fault and what ever the reason is, I am getting wat• on my property, which did not occure before, I an getting no results from either water department. Seattle Water Department is accusing Renton of being at fault and Renton Water Department is blaming Seattle; meanwhile the problem Is getting worse. As of presence the original problem still exist with an added occurrence. I am on a septic system, which was installed in 1990; new tank and new drain °ields. My back yard is so saturated with obscure water my drain fileds are not operating correctly, consquently there is above ground sewer seepage. Again, I have never had this problem before now. We have had below average rain fall this winter so I should have as dry of a yard as I ever had in the past. I an again asking for a resolution to this water problem. I request a response within two weeks on your pro-osed plan of action. Sincernly, Bettie Byler enclosures: Seattle Water Dept.-54D Operation Div. Seattle Water Dept. Leak or Damage Report Renton Public Works Dept.-Maintenance Division (water) Renton Public Works Dept.-Maintenance Division (sewer) Bio Chem Shannon d Wilson, Inc. Associated Earth Sciences, Inc. copies: Renton Mayor Earl Climber Richard Houghton-Renton Public Works Dept. Kathy Keolker-President, Menton City Council Seattle Mayor Charles Royer Robert P. Groncznack- Supt. of Seattle Water Sam Smith- President , Seattle City Council Bet;;ie Byle 8050 So. 134 st. Seattle, Wa., 98178 226-6699 December 31, 1987 Richard Houghton Renton Public Works Dept. RECEIVED 200 Mill St. PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. CITY OF RENTON Renton, Wa., 98W At the end of 1986 a water pipe was constructed down 134 street crossing Langston road at the corner of my lot (app. 870 turn), on the other side of Langston the pipe line makes another turn (app. 870 ) continuing on to 80 th, street turning again (app. 900) extending on down 80 th. street to the houses being erected. This new water rain, that was contracted to Sammamish Contruction, by the city cf Renton, went under all existing pipesp these pipes being, a sewer pipe under pressure, a 8" GU, a 6" CIP, a C.R.P.L. 43 66" ST'L, C.R.P.L. #1 66" ST-L, C.R.P.L. #2 51" Conc. Cyl. . When this contruction was in progress my basemer` flo, ied. :he City of Renton. when I confronted them, said it was the rain. + •1t it was connected to the fact that there was a six foot ditch open in front of my lot acting as a collector for the heavy rain. My yard is a full flight of stairs down from the road, thus allowing all the collected water to migrate underground to my basement. It has rained harder in the past fifteen years that L have lived in this house,and I have had no problems with even a damp basement. Allen B. Gifford from Shannon & Wilson was ask to evaluate the water problem (see enclosure). He suggested that there was several reasons why my basement flooded. Shortly after his report was recieved by me everything he suggested doing to remedy the water problem was done. The area under my house has been so dry in the past I have been able to store items in this space without any dampness what-so-ever. When my house was re- buil' . and all items listed b/ Mr. Gifford were done I felt confident I would hake no more problems and stored items under the house, again. In October 1987 when I went to get in item I needed from under the house I found a great deal of mold, fungi and mushrooms. My front and back yard was also very green. I did water my front yard some this last summer but did not water my back yard at all. As you know this pest summer was the driest summer in recorded history. The greenness of my yard and the greenness of a portion of the lot adjoining to the north of my lot also indicated a continual source of water. At this time I contacted Renton Water Department, Renton. Sewer Department, and Seattle Water Department and asked operations division to test for possible leakage in their pipes; which at that time I felt certain was the problem. The different divisions complied with my request and found n3 leakage (see enclosure) . I consulated another geologist, Associated Earth Sciences Inc. (see enclosure) they concord with Shannon $ Wilson. I also consulted with Bio Chem (see enclosure) for there opinion of the fungi growing under my house; they also though the cater problem was not from the water table. I gave Renton Water Department permission to put test wells in my yard to try to collect water for sampling. I ask why the test wells were only fo,,r t'eet deep and was told that the department did not have equi:ment to go deeper. When I ask Seattle Water Department to install deeper test wells, not only in my yard, but also by all the water pipes so the origin of the water could be determine; I was told that the responsibly for my water problem was not theirs and they would not construct the test wells. I don't know if Renton Water Department is responsible for my water problem because they put in a new water main in front of my nouse and possibly redirect- ing an underground spring, through my property; or if Seattle Water Department is responsible for my water problem because of the water which runs along the bed of existing pipe lines which perhaps has migrated to my property. Which ever water department is at fault and what ever the reason is, I am getting water on my property, which di,� not occure before, I an getting no results from either water department. Seattle Water Department is accusing Renton of being at fault and Renton Water Department is blaming Seattle; meanwhile the problem is getting worse. As of presence the original problem still exist with an added occurrence. I am on a septic system, which was installed in 1990; new tank and new drain fields. My back yard is so saturated with obscure water my drain fileds are not operating correctly, consquently there is above ground sewer seepage. Again, I have never hadthis problem before now. We have had below average rain fall this winter so I should have as dry of a yard as I ever had in the past. I am again asking for a resolution to this water problem. I request a response within two weeks on your proposed plan of action. Sincerely, Bettie Byler enclosures: Seattle Water Dept.-SWD Operation Div. Seattle Water Dept. Leak or Damage Report Renton Public Works Dept.-Maintenance Division (water) Renton Public Works Dept.-Maintenance Division (sewer) Bio Chem Shannon & Wilson, Inc. Associated Earth Sciences, Inc. copies: Renton Mayor Earl Climber Richard Houghton-Renton Public Works Dept. Kathy Keolker-President, Renton City Council Seattle Mayor Charles Royer Robert F. Croncznack- Supt. of Seattle Water Sam Smith- President , Seattle City Council i f f kit h y- _� PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Z MAINTENANCE DIVISION 0 3555 N.E. 2ND Sl REET RENTON, WASHINGTON 98056 It 0 r� 4TEo SEPY�l1� BARBARA Y. SHtWOCH MAYOR IJ t-cr101111 4 , 1987 Ms. Betty Byler 8050 So. 134th St r ,ot Seattle, WA SUBJECT: PRESSURE TEST ON LANGSTON ROAD SEWER PUMP STATION Dear Ms. Byler : On November 30, 1987 a pressure test was taken on the Langston Road sewer pump station. The line was tested at four pounds pressure for 15 minutes. During that time the pressure did not drop. This tells me that the pressure line running from the pump station to Powell Street is not leaking . If you have further questions in this matter, please feel free to call me at 235-2585 . Yours truly, L+ -�/&)&-rlA�� Gary L. Morrison Sewer Maintenance Supervisor GM/Ije ect Jack Crumley Ron Olson CC)W UI IANI Weaam t gran.' ✓t W-2140-39 SHANNON & WILSON, INC. Geotecnnical Consultants Engineering and Applied Geosciences 1105 North 381h Street a P.O. Box C-30313 • Seattle, WA 98103 8067 • (206) 632-8020 • Cable: GEOSAW December 2, 1986 Ms. Tammy Willis State Faro Insurance Company P.O. Box 88297 Tukwila, WA 98188 GEOTECHNICAL OBSERVATIONS DURING SITE VISIT TO BYLER RESIDENCE AT 8050 SOUTH 134TH STREET, SEATTLE, WA At your request, on November 24, 1986, I visited the above residence to make geotechnical engineering observations. The intended purpose of my visit was to observe a condition of persistent moisture in a crawl space area and to try and determine a reasonable cause. Just prior to my visit, a considerable amount of water had seeped into a portion of the basement just downslope of the crawl space area. I met Ms. Betty Byler, the homeowner, who was in the process of moping things up. The house at 8050 South 134th Street is an older wood-frame home that has had several additions. The attached figure shows an approximate section and plan view. The building foundations consist of concrete spread footings with unreinforced masonry walls. The house sits near the top of a hill on the north side of the street where Langston Road and S. 134th Street intersect. The street is about 8 to 10 feet higher in elevation than the first floor level of the house. As shown on the figure, the home has a partial basement that daylights on the back side of the house. Between the finished basement area and the front of the house is a crawl space area. Ms. Byler has lived in the house for 15 years where she operates a child care business. At the time of my visit, several inches of water covered the floor in the finished basement area. Two blowers and a small pump were in use to remove the water and dry out the carpet. There was no significant free water observed in the crawl space. The soil was damp and in some places moist, but there was no clear evidence that water on the hasement floor was coming from the soil in the crawl space area. The soil in the crawl space was covered with plastic sheeting and apppeared to consist primarily of medium dense, light brown, sandy silt with occasional scattered gravel . There was an extensive covering of mold or fungus on most of the exposed wood including the primary floor support beams and the backside of the new wood-frame basement wall . The floor beams were badly cracked and exhibited extensive dry rot. Ms. Byler indicated that the extensive growth of the fungus occurred wtihin the past few months. Seattle•Portland•Spokem•PairManke•AMWOO•St.LOula Raymond P.Miller,P.E. George Yanal P.E.. Marv"W_Palkar,P.E. Sensor Vim President s Manager Vim Resident View PeMdenl Senior Aesocutes H H Dwsoen.P E TnorrNa E Kirkland,P E., Ater A Auam, Goroon E Green,r E, LM!G Enkason AaaoGiates. Allan B Gdlord,P.E.. W.Paul Grant,PE., MingJwn Wu.P.E., Daniel N.Clayton.C.E G. Frank W.Pits,P.E P.G Ms. Tammy Willis W-2140-39 State Farm Insurance Company December 2, 1986 Page 2 Soil conditions around the exterior of the house appeared to be very dense. I probed at several locations in the front, at the back, and along both sides of the house with a 1/2-inch-diameter steel rod and could only penetrate 5 to 7 inches into the ground surface. I noted that the downspouts for controlling roof drainage were in a bad state of repair. Several were broken or disconnected and many simply discharged onto the ground surface adjacent to the foundation walls. We understand that a new main water line installed by contract for the City of Penton was installed on the north side of the street above the Byler house last summer. Construction involved excavating a deep trench which intersected the domestic water lines servicing houses at 8050 and at 8052. W;.ter service for both of these homes is metered from a City of Seattle water main located on the south side of Langston Road. The r.ew Renton water main crosses beneath the two domestic service lines. Ms. Byler indicated that the Contractor who installed the new water main had difficulty with the trench backfilling operation and in her opinion did not do a thorough job of backfill compaction. As evidence for this, she pointed out that the flit settled so much afterwards that th asphalt street patch had to be repaved 2 or 3 times after the .cork was initially completed. Sometime after the new water line was installed, the service to the house at 8052 was disrupted and the water was turned off. Ms. Byler now provides water to this adjacent house throuch her meter and a garaeo dose. The location of the leak. at 8052 is being investigated. In my opinion, it seems that roof water from the disconnected downspouts may oe contributing to the damp crawl space problem but this probably is not the main cause of the dampness or water problem in the finished basement. This condition seems to be more related to either a groundwater problem or leakage of either of the two water mains or domestic service lines or a combination of these things. Installation of the new water main may have caused changes in the subsurface drainage conditions. Soil explorations such as borings or test pits would be necessary to determine more specifically the nature of the subsurface soil and groundwater conditions. However, in our opinion, results of this additional work may not be very conclusive. In view of the above, we recommend considering the following action: • Have the neighbor take steps to repair the water service at his house. • Have the water system in the Byler house tested for leaks and establish the location, where the water service enters the house • Install a cut-off drain around the Byler house as shown on the attaches: figure. This ditch is intended to intercept subsurface water and collect it before it can seep into the crawl space or basement area. SHANNON h WILSON. INC. Ms. Taney Willis W-2140-39 State Farm Insurance Company December 2, 1986 Page 3 • Repair all roof drain downspouts; connect them into tightlines, and extend the lines downslope 15 to 20 feet beyond the house. • Replace broken beams in the crawl space area. • Check with a pest exterminator service about cleaning mold and fungi from the remaining sound structure and treating the exposed surfaces with an anti-fungus agent. We hope that the above information is sufficient for your needs at this time and appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If you have any questions about this letter or we can be of further assistance, please let me know. An invoice for our services is enclosed. Sincere'y, SHANNON & WILSON, INC. A lee B. Gifford, F.E. ` l Associate Jr ABG/lkn >c Enclosures: (1) Figure 1 ® y ��� (2) Figure 2 (3) Invoice cc: Ms. B. Byler SHANNON & WILSON. INC. SEC=1o�1 ' (WIosc.,e) - �1 ED ❑ 'D i enka�:aae — WOW r""vAkL. -1 --- � 1 Cmsveoattw► -, Zyolcttt svtwft" (scL � � , ; �-oow►�svurc- tr�cweu CtZA1L n�•t �ul-C I eAso Qa� �N IMcS� NRCP�2 0 LAW v S I MIA INS�OMUE v , - rPcks GyLW_ REStDwre ueo6e yC y 4 1 L eoSO - S. JMT%h ST. --� - 1 -cot wa wr"%a(,oa FL.A�1V1� -_ - W2�W ',1 ti+OJeb IMPERVIOUS SOIL OR SUBBASE AND ►AVEMENT. 16 INCHES MINIMUM OROI NO SURFACE ON fUBGRAOF -�� FABRIC LAPPED AT TOP III-TER FABRIC SUCH ♦S Y� Y IRAFI 140.STAFF INDUSTRIES ' '.TAFF PERMEALINER.OR KIDEM I C K TRENCH ' EXCAVATION � I COMPACTED NO. 16 MESH SIEVE TO 318 IN.PEA GRAVEL 1 TRENCH KACKFILL ' SUBDRAIN POPE o I I O � 1 WITH FILTER FABRIC NOT TJ SCALE S_t'3DRAIN PIPE PERFORATED OR / PROVIDE CLEAN-0UT'. MINIMUM DIAMETER: TO DRAIN; R::4 INCHES - PERFORATED PIPE / OLES Ilf$ IN.TO 114 IN. DIAMETERI TO BE IN LOWEN HALF OF ►'.E WITH LOWER QUARTER SEGMENT UNPEAFORATED OP WATER FLOW. SLOTTED PIPE TJ HAVE 110 IN.MAXIMUM WIDTH $LOTS. LD COM►ACTECr TO AT LEASTRB6%OF ITS MODIFIED IED PROCTOR M XAIN 8ACKFILL IIMUME DENSITY. TYPICAL SUBDRAIN INSTALLATION SN►N16N S It OR INC. FIG. 2, uencNlllc�l culFuun ERTH s(,ENCES,EIMC November 25 , 1987 Project No. 8711-02 Bettie Byler 8050 S . 134th Street Seattle, WA 98178 Subject: Visual Reconnaissance Residence at 8050 South 134th Street Seattle, Washington Dear Ms . Byler: In resdonse to your request , we have visited the subject site . As we understand, the purpose of our visit was to assess the origin of the dampness found in the crawl space and within the upslope yard. As part of our assessment , we reviewed the Geotechnical Report by Shannon and Wi : son, Inc. , dated December 2, 1986 . Based on our observation and the results and opinions outlined in this previous report, it becomes apparent that we can add very little to this report. The report outlines the history of the site and states an opinion that the problem may be related to the water line construction or to a groundwater condition. We fully agree with their opinions and suggest that their recommendations , if they haven' t been to date , be implemented as soon as possible . In conclusion, it is also our opinion that the exist .ng piezometers are of insufficient depth to provide any usable data for determining origin of the moisture problem. These holes should extend a minimum of 2 feet ` elow the crawl space elevation. We also suggest that the city be contracted to intercept or redirect the runcff from the street above your home. q03 STH AVENUE KIRKLAND.WASHINGTON 98033 (206)827-7701 l ^\ Since we were unable to provide any additional information, there will be no charge for our service. Sincerely, ASSOCIATED EARTH SCIENCES, INC. IAZIW; L.R. Lepp, .G.S. Principal LRL/db 8711-02A DK11/24/87 2 BIOLCHEM t '1VIRONMENIAL SERVI( t- IN( November 18, Ms Betty bylvr 8050 South 134th St. Seattle, WA. 98176 Dear Ms. Byler: On November loth I visited your home whereat you showed me the excavated basement spaces which were "moldy" and for which you sought cunsultative advice. f I took 3, 15-minute air samples for a total of 45 cubic feet of ambient air-- 30 cuff in the area to the left of the stair and 15 tuft In the area to the right of the stairs (facing downwards). I noted there was . splattering of green dye--a marker for the treatment given the area by TERMINEX. If the green splatter was the actual coverage of the copper naphthenate, then this leaves much to be desired for there was no homogeneity of coverage. There was an indication of water percolation into the lower spaces over hardpan-- the clay was substantially damper, the lower one progressed. This cannot reflect a "water table" situated as it is almost at the areas's higher elevations. (I will return to this momentarily). There was substantial indication that the newer structural tim- bers as studs and joists and plates had been nailed in place alongside the ancient timbers. These old timbers were substantially rotted-- mostly age, likely some dry rot and other biolugical attack agents. There was significant molds on the surfaces and within the cracks in the planks. I have not initiated a complete study of the molds in the t`_mbers because this would be costly, and it might not be cost. effective. I can imagine that this seemed to be an acceptable way to strengtht-i the timbers in place, but it also placed newer, uninfected timbers zlongside the old and decayed ones. I should imagine this is a superb method for inoculating the newer timbers for -ccelerated wood rots and surface mold inf•.,stations. There was a significant amount of mold growths on the exposed clay surfaces; there were a few mushroom growths on very old structural timbers.. I took .mples of these, but am not currently having them identified because t will not appreciably help in the diagnosis and treatment of the b. •,ement coils. The Table presents my findings for the airborne fungi in the two basement rooms. 1432 ELLIOTT AVE. WEST SEATTLE, WASMINGTON 98119 (206) 281-9099 rfi.: Itiu K f,pul: I Pat;.• .. TABLE Basem. ut Air Sampling Sample identification: HIOCHEM D-0398 Area left of basement stairway Fungal Count: > 920 in 15 cu.ft., or >61 per cubic foot. Population was over 90% Penicillium spp. (3-5 kinds) Population also contained: Cladosporium, Ulocladium Fusarium and Monilia. Sample identification: BIOCHEM D-0399 Area to left of basement stairway (second setting) Fungal Count >710 in 15 cu.ft. , or >50 per cubic foot. Population was over 95% Penicillium app. (3-4 :cinds) Population also contained _B_ottr this cinerea, Cladospor- ium, Alternaria, Verticill w���coccum purpurescens and Monilia. Sample Identification: BIOCHEM D-0400 Area to right of basement stairs. Fungal Counts: >840 in 15 cu.ft. , or >70 per pubic foot. iupalat..on was over 90% Penicillium spp (3-5 kinds) Population also contained: Alternaria, Botr tfti_s cinerea Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Phoma, and Vert-3 Illium. Whereas all the above fungal types certainly are expected in dry spaces such as attics, ducts, and crawl spaces, the overwhelming abundance of Penicillium spp. , indicates to me there has been recent flooding or continuous lowlevel moisture avalable to the basement for the growth of the highly predominant Penicillia. It is apparent and corroborative that the direct surface mold growths occurred after the remov-1 or lifting of the visquene vapor-barrier plastic. It is unusual, even in the PacNorWest to see direct widespread mold growths on bare clays. rPW: BB K6POK9 Page 'i CONCIhSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1 . i would expend effort and give high priority to determining the source of the water to the bottom basement area. Meanwhile, any technique for the diversion of water away from the basement area is desirable. 2. 1 would give significant thought to an aerosolization of structural walls and timbers and insulations by a preparation known to: a. be effective in preventing fungal spore germination. b. Having residual effect aeon re-wetting. c. Proven safe for treatment. d. Providing no toxicity to residents and the day-care school children. It will be necessary to scrape off all accretions and growths in the basement before aerosolization of a residual fungicide of proven merit, and no toxicit to man or animals. insulations w ve o e replaced, and ten treate in place. 1 cannot believe the earlier copper napththenate treatment provided any measurable effect in killing existing growths or in preventing germination of residual spores. 3. I would carefully replace new vapor-barriers over all the soil and sub- set structures (concrete pilings, footings, etc.). But I would not do this until all the foregoing has been accomplished properly. 4. I would provide ready lights in both basement areas against the time you will need them in an emergency. 5. The airborne fungal spore levels, at this tim-, are quite sufficient to evoke rather sudden and quite severe hypersensitive reactions to those subject to any of the above-detained fungi (see Table). Please warn anyone with fungal allergies to not enter the basement area. If possible, deny entrance to the dayschool area thr,ugh the basement d, or. 6. Along the same line of reasoning, prudence indicates that --ou should ..aution workmen that they will need respiratory support-- at least face masks, and possible fresh air support-- if they are going to be in the basement for periods of time, or will perform work which disturbs the integrity or surface of the visquene,the soil, and the timber surfaces. As a rule of thumb, in the PacNorWest, at the leeward side of bu" 'ings and residences, we usually find from 3.5 - 5 molds per cubic foot f air; and usually in rooms: where the fungal counts reach 7 -8 � cubic foot we find allergic people beginning to react. Very sin erel r o/�y�/( e i''. WeiXer,' , PH estarch Director I ".� PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ��, \ MAINTENANCE DIVISION n0 3555 N.E. 2ND STREET RENTON. WASHINGTON 98056 4 er. 94 rto 8ARSARA Y. SHIINPOCH MAYOR Novemb. r 3, 1987 Ms. Betty Hyler 8050 So. 134th Stuuot Seattle, WA Dear Ms . Byler: Per your request the City of Renton' s water utility has taken the following actions to establish whether there may be a water leak in the City's water mains fronting your home: Action Taken Result .Physical inspection of the area. Other than green grass in two •ards, no outward sign of a water leak . .Checked service lines to houses No leaks '.etected. at either side of Byler home. .using a Metrotech Pipe i,eak No leak detected. Locator Model tHC200 , did leak detection on the City ' s water main fronting the Byler home. .Put observation point/well No water observed, but in Ms . Bylet ; yard to deter- twice weekly monitoring mine whether water is migrating still in progress. downward from the street toward Ms . Byler ' s hom= . Yours trul , Jack Crumle� Field Maintenance SU, intendent JC/lje cc: Ray Sled Ron Olson r^+ ;"` Octobet 31). 1987 SWD Operations Div. 2700 Airport Way S Seattle, Wa 98134 Ms. Betty Eyler 8050 South 134th Seattle, Ma. 98178 Dear Ms. Eyler, Re: Supplement to Damage Report #12651 On October 22, 1987, Crew chief Jim Dixon met with John Bloomquisc, crew chief of the transmission lines from Lake Youngs, and yourself to further investigate she possibility of a leak on the water services and/or mains in the area of 8050 South 134th Street. Jim Dixon performed a leak survey of the water services and mains w-th the electronic leak detection equipment, and could not detect any leakage on the services or mains in the area. There is not sufficient moisture available in the crawl space or sur- rounding area to collect a seepage sample for analysis. Sincerely, Art Sukut, Jr. Water Pipe District Supervisor Enc' Ire cc: C. Reser Seattle Water DeUarbnent -E.chenge Ewtding, 111h Floor t121 Second Avenue Snatue.Washmgl m 98104 y ATTLE WATER DEPARTMENT 40 l NVII LEAK Oil DAMAGE REPORT INFO ONLY It:, cie One) Police Report N Incident Date Log Book N._— _ d1n _—_ Date of ReportI. Location of condition or damage: 2. Time of first call: -- �sn _ I I a.m. x p.m. Received by: Received from (caller or agency name and location: _ j y 3. Plant or property damaged. (Circle appropriate choice at 1) ❑ Hit Hydrant ❑ Main/Service Leak,Corrosion/Joint. Size &Type of Main/Service _.- ❑ Main/Service Break, Honzontal/Vertical. Depth of MamlService__ Possible Cause of Break/Leak Estimated Flow Rate IN Other (Specify) .ustomer ,mplaint of dampness in crawl space 4. Time arrive at scene: _ it:10 _ $1 a.m. ❑ p.m. 10/14/87 Time condition neutralized: ❑ a.m. ❑ p.m. Neutralized by: ( ! Shutdown ❑ (Specify) 5. Personnel neutralizing condition• 6. Supervisors at scene: Art Sukur. Jr. Inspector: Pho,oc taken? ! ] Yes Gi No Who? Water Quality notified? Wh, ? _ Other? pv') 7- Damage to area? I ; Yes IB No IF YES, DESCRIBE IN DETAIL WHO DID DAMAGE, ADDRESS(S), LOCATION(S), DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE, INDIVIDUALS CONTACTED, I-TC., ON REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM. QI} B. Description of repair: 9. Work orders and requisitions relevant to repairs:WO Ns_ wen57sfi Reqn Ns ` res Dose 10. All personnel involved in _ Des3rncollipr and Vining 11. Date and time condition repaired: _._ 19 ❑ a.m. [. p.m. J HIT HYDRANT DATA ONLY Name(s) of person(s) f 1. Hydrant located in: I i Concrete U Asphalt ❑ Dirt 17 Sod damaging hydrant: t 2. Make of hydrant: I i Pacific States ❑ Iowa ❑ Corey I I Other 3. Probable part(s) brOKen: .____--_—_ Address 4. Hydrant out of sereice at ground gate: ❑ --— License N_ _ 5. Hydrant was: i_7 Dry L ! Wet [-i Opened by vandals Phone N. _ CS 23.M REV 210 IM Was atfeclud pi` lur ,ovd'' _,Yes No ,.,, 12a It yes. Lut ating Huyuu: I ..umber 12b Was plant rnarketl7 Yes No Correctly? i Yes No 13 Street surface repairs reyurrrd Yes No It yes, Engmeenng Department WO N _ or County Purchase Order M IN THE DIAGRAM PROVIDED, INDICATE LOCATION(S) OF DAMAGE(S) — TO INCLUDE LOCATION(S) OF VALVES OR SHUT-OFF FACILITIES REQUIRED. Ave. or Street Indicate North Ave. or Street PLEASE UTILIZE SPACE BELOW FOR RELEVANT DATA At approx. 8:30am 1014 the emergency crew checked for and could fi.nd no leak at or near meters or houses located at 8050 s 8052 S 134th St. Both houses have relatively RNasa11 new "Hays" type meters and no movement was noted on either meter, for either house. Morris Desgrosellier checked with the property owner at 8050 S 134th, checked the crawl space, and noted that there was some mold, but no visible signs of water or moisture under the plastic in the crawl space area. At approx. 10.00 am I went to the sane address and spoke with the property owner, Betty Byler. She ex olained her situation sho ed me the crawl spa a area. and lifted the plastic to show me the mold which was present. I then rechecked the water meter and se --vice; the vet.er (1178784) was not turning, indicating no leak --M. 8yIer was very insrstant that a 1•% was ore 6elon9' ing to the Renton water Dist. or Crew Chief or SWPW completing repo _ n —_ — 19 - Supervisor reviewing report: _ n lni14— 19 A' into only - Leak of Neport 80S0 S 13.1th St adjacent to S 11 ;th St . On 1U;1S/81 at 8:00am, 1 talked with a Jack Crumley of the Renton Water District to find out what, if any, information he had. He stated that they were going to do a leak detection check and, if necessary, would shut their 8" watermain off and monitor the crawl space for leakage. Also, they were going to dig or drill test-holes and monitor for leakage. Ms. Byler's problem did not occur until last year, when the Renton Water Dis- trict installed their new 8" watermain in front of her property. It was also noted that her neighbor at 8052 S 134th had a leak on their water service, which contributied greatly to the initial problems that caused some serious structural damage due to ground saturation and settlement. ASska SEATTLE WATER DEPARTMENT WORK SHEET ADDRESS ED // BOOK NO. _+�f d� SM ET NO W E 09756 CHARGE NO. I.D. NO. DEPT BILI. NO. REPORTED BY aa PHONE NO. ' DATE TIME REC u n T NORK REQUESTED 1 PARTY TO uE BILLED ADDRESS ZIP__ EMERGENCY CREW WORK REPORT S64AAdF .&McpI/f - A,, f6Yif��, S i i )ATE _n�,� T TIME SIGNED By"Q�� REFERRED TO CREWS; ;REA CHIEF WORK REPORT S.W.D. INSPECTOR DATES _ OF WORK NO CUTS (,UT HOLES \ )- ❑ X❑ ( )- ❑ x❑ ( ) ❑X❑ OCAT.ON OF CUT_ EQUIPMENT LABOR AVING ORDER NO. _ NO RATE HOURS AMOUNT EMPLOVEE NAME RATEIHOUR4 AMOUNT ,�SIIZE /f03 y ® � CM d REBATENO. BY LCOUN1 NO. ETER OCATI N • I TOTAL TOTAL LABOR EQUIPMENT_ MATERIAL STREET REPAIR i / REQUISITION NO AMOUNT aEw CNIE Q`"� DATE � �� l9 OTHER PPROVEDBY D^TE_ /D 19 1 SUBTOTAL cRVICE FILE ENGINEERING I V RH A % TOTAL _i.U OFFICE FORM]N w 47-Y71 MATERIAL • -ATTLE WATER DEPARTMENT I Nfn .ML'i LEAK Ofi DAMAGE REPORT INFO ONLY (Circle One) Police Report 0 _ Incident Dale ;1I,1 +,/u.r Lop B..ok M _. tul�_., _ Dale of Report _.In/I ,a7 1. Location of condition or damage: —susasl4a.h 2. Time of first call: ?•�H I 1 a.m. U p.m. Received by: 1�noQ Received from (caller or agency name and location: achy ayier 3. Plant or property damaged: (Circle appropriate choice at 1) ❑ Hit Hydrant ❑ MainlService Leak,Corrosion/Joint. Size &Type of Main/Service Fl Main/Service Break, Horizontal/Vertical. Depth of MainlService _ Possible Cause of BreaklLeak Estimated Flow Rate _ IN Ot;ier (Specify) Customer complaint of dampness in crawl space. 4. Time arrive at scene: _ a:3o X am. ❑ p.m. 10/14/87 Time condition neutralized: _ J a.m. ❑ p.m. Neutralized by: Shutdown ❑ (Specify) _ 5. Personnel neutralizing condition: 6. Supervisors at scene: Art Sukut. Jr. — Inspector: _ -- Photos taken? ❑ Yes M No Who? Water Quality notified? Who? Other? 7. Damage to area? D Yes 121 No IF YES, DESCRIBE IN DETAIL WHO DID DAMAGE, ADDRESS(S), LOCATION(S), DESCRIPTION OF , DAMAGE, INDIVIDUALS CONTACTED, ETC., ON REVFRSE SIDE OF THIS FORM. al} 8. Description of repair: 9. Work orders and requisitions relevant to repairs: WO Ms ___ w-.wt1sh _ Reqn Its F�e�s1J��se 10. All personnel involved in _ nesQrnanlliPr ind Vining N4 11. Date and time condition repaired: _ 19 C 1 a.m. C p.m. v ; HIT HYDRANT DATE ^yLY Name(s) of person(s) 1. Hydrant located in: ❑ Concrete ❑ Asphalt C] Dirt ❑ Sod damaging hydrant: 2. Make of hydrant: ❑ Pacific States LJ Iowa LJ Corey ❑ Other 3. Probable part(s) broken: Address 4 Hydrant out of service at ground gate: CJ License N _ 5_Hydrant was: 0 Dry 11 -Wet ❑ Opened by vandals phone M_ Gs 23IBS REV 2J83 c. Was affected 1.1%, located') ,. Yes No ,r+, 12a It yes, Locating Request number 12b. Was plant marked? . Yes i No Correctly? Yes No 13. Street surface repairs required . Yes No If yes, Engineering Department WO N _- __ _ or County Purchase Order If IN THE DIAGRAM PROVIDED, INDICATE LOCATION(S) OF DAMAGE(S) — TO INCLUDE: LOCATION(S)OF VALVES OR SHUT-OFF FACILITIES REQUIRED. Ave. or Street North Ave. or Street PLEASE UTILIZE SPACE BELOW FOR RELEVANT DATA At approx. 8;30am 10/14, the emergency crew checked for and could find no leak at or sear meters or houses located at 8050 c 8052 S 134th St. Both houses have relatively 1tltayalt new "Hays" type meters and no movement was noted on either meter, for either house. Morris Desgrosellier checked with the property owner at 8050 S 134th, checked the crawl space and noted that there was some mold but no visible signs of water or moisture under the plastic in the crawl space area.At approx. 10.00 am I went to the same address and spoke with the property owner. Betty Bvler. She explained her situation showed me the crawl soave-area.- and lifted the plastic 'o show me the mold which was present. I then rechecked the water meter and service; the meter (178784) was not turning, indicating no leak MS. DyIer was very. insistant that a leak was pre-a n the watermain belong- ing to the Renton Water Dist, or on one or the thr --anon Avg. which is Crew Chief or SWPW completing repo n 19 - - Supervisor reviewing report: n i n/t a 19 - A-7 44 Info only - Leak or Udmdge k. bolt $055 S 134th st adjacent to S 134th St. On 10/15/87 at 8;00am, 1 talked with a Jack Crumley of the kenton Water District to find out what, if any, information he had. Be stated that they were going to do a leak detection check and, if necessary, would shut their 8" watermain off and monitor the crawl space for leakage. Also, they were going to dig or drill test-holes and monitor for leakage. Ms. Byler's problem did not occur until last year, when the Renton water Dis- trict installed their new 8" watermain in front of her property. It was also noted tiat her neighbor at 8052 S 134th had a leak on their water service, which contributied greatly to the initial problems that caused some serious structural damage due to ground saturation and settlement. AS:ka A SEATTLE WATER DEPARTMENT WORK SHEET ADDRESS N/..�J' C // f 9 BOOK NO. JR RJ S'AFTNO. WE 09756 CHARGE N0.f2QB1? L1. NO. DEPT BILL NO REPORTED BY PHONE NO. '� DATE TIME REC'D BY WORK REQUESTED z;p gig ,ARTY TO dE BILLED ADDRESS ZIP LMERGENCY CREW WORK REPORT L/ _fit �unL huf )ATE �(Z-1!f TIME _ -- SIGNED BY REFERRFC TO CHEWS r _ :REW CHIEF WORK REPORT -- S.W.D.INSPECTOR — DATES :]NOCUT$ ` --- OF WORK .UT HOLES / X X ll ( K OCATION OF CUT _ EQUIPMENT LABOR AVING ORDER NO, NO. RATE NOURS AMOUNT LMPLOV EE NAME FIAT "DO AMOUNT Tom on_ SIZE � .S / !' .�..r ® ❑ m ILd REBATE N0. BY �- CCOUNT NO ETER OCATI N ----- --. - - ---__-._��_ TOTAL EOUIP_MENT TOTAL LABOR _ MATERIAL STREET REPAIR REW CHIE Q� RE OUISITION NO AMOI'NT DATE J— _19 _ OTHER ry I PPROVED BY DATE f D - /S p 19�L_ SUB?OTAL :RVICE FILE EN_•:NEERING OVERHEAD TOTAL EC'D OFFICE FORM 3."W ro42l 1 MATERIAL TOTAL ENDING F FIL FILE TITLE � 8� 3 A 5 . khdll Play e. FI