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til'Lei <br /> Discussion of Soil Lithology <br /> • Based on the soil observed in the borings, there appears to be limited potential for <br /> percolation. Sandy soils generally have a much greater potential for percolation than <br /> fine-grained or cemented soils. However, a percolation test is the only accepted `!) <br /> method for determining the suitability of the soils for a septic disposal area. Percolation <br /> test results are discussed in the following section. <br /> Percolation Test <br /> Shallow and deep percolation tests were conducted on the Site; the soil borings <br /> discussed above were used for the percolation test holes (Plate 9). Percolation test %6�1 - <br /> procedures conformed to San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department policy. <br /> Preparation and Presaturation of Percolation Test Holes <br /> After the borings were advanced by hand auger and the soils logged, the test holes <br /> were completed for the percolation testing. Approximately 2 inches of pea gravel were <br /> placed in the bottom of each open soil boring, followed by a 2.0-inch diameter PVC pipe <br /> with perforations on the bottom. Pea gravel was then used to backfill a few inches of <br /> the annular space. <br /> Live Oak presaturated the percolation test holes approximately 24 hours prior to the <br /> • percolation testing. The holes were filled with water to a height of 12 inches above the <br /> bottom of the boring for the presaturation. On the day of testing, both percolation test <br /> holes were found to be intact and dry. <br /> Percolation Test Procedure <br /> Live Oak conducted the percolation test for the boring on April 6, 2017. Due to initial <br /> percolation rates observed, a four-hour test was selected. Water level measurements <br /> were taken every 30 minutes during this four-hour period. Michael Escotto, Senior <br /> Registered Environmental Health Specialist at the San Joaquin County Environmental <br /> Health Department, observed the last half hour of the test. <br /> An electronic well sounder with a depth accuracy of 1/100th foot was utilized for the <br /> water level measurements. The water level was measured against a fixed reference <br /> point on the well casing. Measurements were recorded on the data sheet in decimal <br /> feet. When necessary after measuring the water level, the hole was refilled with water <br /> to an approximate level of six inches above the bottom of the hole. <br /> • LOGE 1711 Page 7 <br />