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The percolation rates obtained from the soil testing reveal the soil possesses medium percolation rates at the approximate filter bed depth of 36 inches, and rapid perc rates at the typical shallow sump depth of seven feet. A semi-conventional septic system arrangement is proposed for effluent management and disposal from the new kennel facility consisting of one 2,000 gallon septic tank to manage the wastewater sources listed in this report. Effluent from this tank will gravity flow to a filter bed with the piping network to be installed level. Within the text of this Report, Bolded Section (§)numbers are referenced at the beginning of an applicable Paragraph or Paragraphs, Appendix or Table of Contents that correspond with the EHD Requirements Checklist. Section Numbers referenced as SSS§,are sections applicable for the Soil Suitability Study Requirements Checklist. Section Numbers referenced as NLS§,are sections applicable for the Nitrate Loading Study Requirements Checklist. Other portions of text may also apply to other sections of the Checklists. II. SOIL SUITABILITY STUDY FINDINGS A. SUBJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING STUDY AREA INFORMATION SSS§ 1.1. Surrounding land use to the north, south, east and west of the project is, and has been, in agricultural production of trees and vineyards for many decades. A former farm labor camp was to the west of the subject property. The property is zoned AG-40, Agricultural. SSS§3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6. Applications on file with the EHD reveal there have been 13 permits issued for repairs/additions to existing systems within a one-half mile radius surrounding the project site. This is a surprisingly high number of permits in this specific area of San Joaquin County because the deeper subsurface soil structure is composed mostly of a permeable sandy silt, and the locale is sparsely developed. These repairs/additions may be due to inadequate systems that were originally installed, in addition to the tight, hardpan surface soils. The project site has level terrain; consequently,there will be no need to incorporate design considerations for slopes within the leachfield area. B. SOIL PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ANALYTICAL TEST RESULTS The United States Department of Agriculture - Soil Conservation Service (USDA-SCS) indicates the on-site soils to consist of a Tokay fine sandy loam (#256). This soil is very well drained and has moderate permeability. However, the percolation testing demonstrated that the shallow soils at filter bed depth have a slower permeability due to cementation of silts, while the deeper soils Cl Z� below an encountered hardpan are very permeable. This shallow impermeability is beneficial for the apparent hindrance of nitrification, as noted in the soil test results.