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{ r) <br /> - f <br /> this situation water supply <br /> ` <br /> pp y for fare protection purposes is <br /> provided by fire trucks and may not be adequate in the event of <br /> major fires. <br /> } <br /> If it as not feasible to increase individual lot sizes—t-0-2 <br /> ac-res, then-_t.he==p:r-oject_shoul-d—incor-por.ate_a_public water -Syst.em: <br /> This—would' necessitate the formation of a County <br /> .. Servic6_Area'or <br /> similar public entity to operate and maintain this system. A <br /> public. water supply system would also require more specific fire <br /> fighting facilities per County ordinances. <br /> 3. SugEe_,sted Mitigation e u es <br /> The County ' s standard procedures for well construction would <br /> have to be adhered to for any water wells installed at this site. <br /> k By following these requirements closely, potential contamination <br /> of the well water .from surface runoff and seepage could be <br /> reduced . To further ensure a continued supply of quality water, <br /> it is recommended that : <br /> ' I <br /> a . Al-1 water 11s should- -ha-v_e,_aquifer.s_._sealed. to .._p_ depth <br /> of150 feet._ - <br /> Based upon past experie,hces of the Local Health District, it <br /> is recommended that the following measures be incorporated into <br /> the proposed project to prevent groundwater degradation and to <br /> provide an adequate supply of water for fire fighting purposes. <br /> b. _ lot -sizes should be increased to a minimum ofr <br /> 2.._-acres' 'to decrease the-'; density of o__n=s_ite __seiaage <br /> systems and ^individual wells;. <br /> C. Where individual water wells are used, consideration <br /> should -be given to installing indoor sprinkler systems <br /> for fire fighting purposes. Although not required by <br /> County ordinance, indoor sprinkler systems would serve <br /> as a fire protection measure. 14 i <br /> r <br /> 4 <br /> 1 <br /> 49 <br />