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Percolation Test A shallow percolation test was conducted on Parcel 1 of the Site. The soil boring discussed above was used for the percolation test hole (Plate 9). Percolation test procedures conformed to San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department policy. Preparation and Presaturation of Percolation Test Holes After the boring was advanced by hand auger and the soils logged, the test hole was completed for the percolation test. Approximately one inch of pea gravel was placed in the bottom of the open soil boring, followed by a 1.5-inch diameter PVC pipe with perforations on the bottom. Pea gravel was then used to backfill a few inches of the annular space. Live Oak presaturated the percolation test hole prior to the percolation test. The hole was filled with water to a height of 12 inches above the bottom of the boring for the presaturation Before testing, the hole was confirmed to be intact and dry. Percolation Test Procedure Live Oak conducted the percolation test for the boring on December 18, 2013. Due to initial percolation rates observed, a one-hour test was selected. Water level measurements were taken every ten minutes during this one-hour period. The test was observed by Ted Tasiopoulos, Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist at the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department. An electronic well sounder with a depth accuracy of 1/100" foot was utilized for the water level measurements. The water level was measured against a fixed reference point on the well casing. Measurements were recorded on the data sheet in decimal feet. When necessary after measuring the water level, the hole was refilled with water to a level of six inches or more above the bottom of the hole. Percolation Test Results The completed percolation test form is included in Appendix 3 of this report. The form was signed by Mr. Tasiopoulos and indicates the percolation rate for the hole based on the final water drop observed. Per San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department's definition, a shallow percolation test hole has a depth between 36 and 42 inches, a satisfactory percolation rate for a shallow test is less than or equal to 60 minutes per inch (min/in) drop. A deep percolation test hole has a depth greater than 3.5 up to 25 feet: a satisfactory percolation rate for a deep test is 30 min/in or less. For the Site to utilize a standard septic system, one percolation test (either a shallow or deep test) must demonstrate a satisfactory percolation rate within the proposed septic system disposal field. LOGE 1328 Page 7