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I. INTRODUCTION <br /> 555 <br /> This report issues my findings regarding the Nitrate Loading Study, Soil Suitability Study and <br /> Wastewater Disposal Operational and Design Parameters for the proposed Stockton Hindu Cultural <br /> and Community Center in Stockton, California. These studies were required by the San Joaquin l <br /> County Environmental Health Department (EHD) and comply with the San Joaquin County <br /> Development Title, specifically Section 9-1105.2(d). Mr. Arvind Iyer, AIA is the Cultural Center <br /> Representative and has provided the preliminary information to complete these studies. His <br /> complete knowledge of the Hindu faith and cultural practices are relied upon regarding applicable <br /> information throughout this report. Associated civil engineering information has been produced by <br /> Mr. Zack Wong, PE of Wong Engineers, Inc. also of Stockton, California. The architectural <br /> portion of the project has been produced by Mr. Iyer. <br /> Within the text of this Report, Bolded Section (§) numbers are referenced at the beginning of an <br /> applicable Paragraph or Paragraphs, or Appendices that correspond with the EHD Requirements <br /> Checklist. Section Numbers referenced as SSS§ are sections applicable for the Soil Suitability <br /> Study Requirements Checklist. Section Numbers referenced as NLS§ are sections applicable for <br /> the Nitrate Loading Study Requirements Checklist. Other portions of text may also apply to <br /> other sections of the Checklists. <br /> NLS§2.3, SSS§ 1.2. The proposed Hindu Temple is to be located in what is referred to as the <br /> Morada area of Stockton,which is considered an exclusive area. Since the City of Stockton sewer <br /> has not expanded to this area, the Temple must operate with an on-site decentralized wastewater <br /> management system, known as a septic system. Domestic water is supplied by an on-site well. It <br /> is unknown when Stockton City services will arrive in this locale, if ever. <br /> Currently,the subject property is mostly vacant, except for a residential/prayer hall building in the <br /> SEC of the property as observed in the aerial photo found in Appendix!Previous use of the �f.`f,5• <br /> subject property is unknown. The total Parcel area is 2.00 acres. P. (Z-I) <br /> The purpose of these Studies was to collect the following information to fulfill the requirements of <br /> EHD. Wastewater system operational parameters are also presented within this report to facilitate <br /> the transfer of information to EHD: <br /> • To analyze the capacity of the indigenous soils in the proposed primary and secondary <br /> (replacement) disposal areas to accept the anticipated wastewater flows, 2.) Assess the <br /> characteristics of the soil to mitigate nitrate impact, and 3.) Discuss operational parameters <br /> to achieve the two goals of proper wastewater management and nitrate loading mitigation <br /> from the disposal system. This was accomplished by the referenced soil testing and <br /> operational parameters incorporated into the design of the wastewater disposal system. <br /> • Conduct soil physical and chemical testing to determine the following: Physical testing <br /> included percolation testing in the effluent disposal area. Chemical testing included <br /> analyses for the constituents that influence nitrate loading. <br /> 1 <br />