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I. INTRODUCTION This report issues my findings regarding the Nitrate Loading Study, Soil Suitability Study and Wastewater Disposal Operational and Design Parameters for the proposed Ripon Church of Christ in Ripon, California. The Church is in the process of constructing a new Worship Center; consequently, these studies were required by the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department(EHD) and comply with the San Joaquin County Development Title, specifically Section 9-1105.2(d). The Site Plan and associated civil engineering information have been produced by Hawkins &Associates Engineering of Modesto, California. Within the text of this Report, Bolded Section (§)numbers are referenced at the beginning of an applicable Paragraph or Paragraphs, or Appendices 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. NLS§2.3. Since the property remains in the County, the City of Ripon sewer will not serve the future development. Therefore, the Church will operate with an on-site decentralized wastewater management system, commonly referred to as a septic system. It is my understanding that a new domestic well is to be drilled to serve the Church. SSS§ 12. The Church is located near the NWC of Jack Tone and West Ripon Roads. Currently, the Church property is vacant except for a residential structure that is to be the Pastor's residence, a sea container, and construction materials for the new Church. The total Parcel area for the Church site is 3.09 acres. The following paragraphs summarize the purpose and findings of these Studies to fulfill the requirements of the EHD. Wastewater system operational and design parameters are also presented within this document to facilitate the transfer of information to EHD: • An analysis was completed of the indigenous soils in the proposed effluent disposal area to determine the acceptance of the anticipated wastewater flows, along with an assessment of the characteristics of the soil with respect to nitrate impact. Discussions are presented on the operational parameters to achieve the two goals of proper wastewater management and nitrate loading mitigation. These two goals were accomplished by the referenced testing, physical/ chemical analyses, and operational parameters incorporated into the design of the wastewater disposal system. • It has been determined that the new primary filter bed system disposal area can be installed in the SEC of the property,as situated by Hawkins Engineering. The 100%reserve/replacement/ addition area is adjacent to the west of the primary field. • Although wastewater flow volumes emanating from the Church project are unknown,they have been formulated for this report using available and acceptable parameters. I