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SSS§ 5.2, NLS§ 1.1, 1.2. As the noted on the A&L Laboratory Soil Analysis Reports, chemical analyses of the two soil samples from the 36-inch depth and the nine-foot depths quantify several constituents that will influence nitrate loading from this project. The important parameters for nitrate loading assessment are the organic matter, pH, cation exchange capacity(CEC), clay content percentage, along with nitrate-nitrogen content. As noted, the nitrate-nitrogen content is a medium concentration and fairly consistent from three feet to nine feet in depth (18 ppm to 17 ppm). Organic matter in the soil is low in both soil samples. These two analyses suggests a medium potential for future nitrate-nitrogen loading from indigenous nitrogen soil content. It may also suggest a low denitrification potential since organic matter is needed for promotion of denitrification. Since septic effluent is composed predominately of ammonium (NH4), the pH, along with the CEC, are significant influences on ammonium molecules. The DH of the soil is alkaline w ich may inhibit ammonium formation and there stability, thus being detrimental to nitrification. The CEC measures the ability of the soil to theoretically trap and hold ammonium molecules. Cation Exchange Capacities of the soil samples are medium due to the clay and silt contents. This suggests there is a medium potential for the retention of ammonium molecules for microbial uptake, and suppression of nitrification. NLS§ 5.3 Table 1 below summarizes the subsurface soil characteristics encountered from the 36" and nine foot depths: TABLE 1 J SOIL PROFILE CHARACTERISTICS AND ANALYTICAL TEST RESULTS N CATION, SAND,SILT AND USDA SOIL SOIL NITROGEN pH AND PTH AND CLAY CLASSIFICATION CONTENT CATION EXCHANGE UMBER) PERCENTAGES CAPACITY ISPOSAL 55%,28%, 17% Sandy Loam 18 ppm NO,-N 8.2 13.3 meq/100g LD PTH ISPOSAL 67%, 22%, 11% Sandy Loam 17 ppm NO,-N 8.6 15.7 meq/100g LD EPTH C. PERCOLATION TEST RESULTS SSS§ 5.2, 6.2. To assess the permeability of the proposed leachfield area, percolation tests were conducted, as depicted on the Site Plan drawn by the Applicant Ms. Candace Worland, and found in Appendix C. The surface and subsurface soil investigation and testing began with hand-drilling a 36-inch perc test boring. A nine foot deep test boring was then completed 10 feet to the north. Soil samples were retrieved from each of these two depths for chemical and physical analyses,referenced above. 3 Chesney Consulting