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I. INTRODUCTION This Report issues my findings regarding the Nitrate Loading and Soil Suitability Studies completed for the proposed Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Association Heaven Temple Project. These Studies were completed to examine the underlying soil structure and characteristics to determine the suitability of an on-site decentralized wastewater management system, commonly referred to as a septic system, and to design it accordingly to serve the future project. These Studies provide the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department(EHD)with their required information pertaining to the current status of the soil and underlying groundwater, regarding the nitrate loading potential from the current and future wastewater disposal systems on the subject Parcel. This report complies with San Joaquin County Development Title, Section 9-1105.2(d). Within the text of this Report, Bolded Section (§) numbers are referenced at the beginning of an applicable Paragraph(s), 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, but may not necessarily be referenced. NLS§2.3, SSS§3.1. The subject property is located at 3732 East Carpenter Road, southeast of the City of Stockton. The General Plan and Zoning information are on the Title Page. The attached Site Plans illustrate the Men's and Women's Restrooms for the project which ultimately dictate the wastewater management system. The yearly Buddhist New Year is a major event that occurs every April when the Restrooms will be used to their full capacity due to the event entertaining thousands of people. Consequently,the septic system must be designed accordingly to handle the high volume of anticipated wastewater flows from this event. SSS§ 1.1, 1.2. The SJC District Viewer Map indicates the subject Parcel is 30.33 acres with the referenced buildings on the property. Present land use of the property can be observed by the aerial Google Maps, and consists of four single family residential structures at the entrance to the facility, a Meeting Hall and Temple Building, and a restroom facility. The soil testing protocol has found the indigenous soils under the future wastewater disposal location in the top five ft of soil to contain a predominate lean clay, compacted hardpan soil material possessing a slow permeability. Below this surface stratum of hardpan soil, down to 25 ft,the soil column possesses exceptional permeability with increasing depth. Page-1- Chesney Consulting