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Diamond Pet Food&Ripon Energy April 23,2018 First-Quarter 2018 Groundwater-Monitoring Report Page 2 of S semiperched aquifer in the northeastern quadrant of the site, which have been up to three times higher than effluent TDS levels, are likely caused by the eucalyptus trees' concentrating effect on TDS.1 The elevated TDS levels observed along the western portion of the site,particularly in the southwest corner of the site, probably reflect the infiltration of higher TDS water originating at the City of Ripon's WWTF encroaching onto the DP/Ripon Energy site. The elevated nitrate concentrations along the western portion of the DP/Ripon Energy site (OB- 1 and historically in OB-5)probably reflect the infiltration of water originating at the City of Ripon's WWTF encroaching onto the DP/Ripon Energy site. The origin of elevated nitrate concentrations in OB-26 and OB-28 is unknown, although it is unlikely to be from plant activities, as these points are generally upgradient of the facilities. Nitrate concentrations have fluctuated in these wells in the recent past from highs of 26.6 mg/L in OB-4 (July 1993), 88 mg/L in OB-26 (July 2008), 200 mg/L and in OB-28 (January 2008)to their current nitrate concentrations of 13 mg/L in OB-1, 2.0 mg/L in OB-4, 42 mg/L in OB-26 and 55 mg/L in OB- 28. The current nitrate levels in OB-26 and OB-28 are approximately 14 to 18 times higher, respectively, than the 3.0 mg/L average effluent nitrate level in ASB-2 pond water for 2017.2 Overall, groundwater quality is generally stable or improving under most of the site. SITE DESCRIPTIONS AND OPERATIONS DIAMOND PET FOOD PROCESSORS OF RIPON CALIFORNIA,LLC DP uses dry ingredients, oils, fats, and fresh meat to manufacture its products. Dry ingredients consist of cereal grains, dry animal proteins, and vitamin and mineral supplements. The dry ingredients are delivered in bulk or bagged form. The bagged ingredients are stored in a dry warehouse. The bulk ingredients are stored in bins and silos. Fats and oils are stored in liquid tanks within a contained tank farm. The fresh meat is shipped in reusable totes and stored in a cooler room. The dry ingredients first are mixed together in a three-ton mixer, and then transferred to a hammer mill for more extensive grinding to turn into a mash. The mash is then sent to the extrusion process where the fat/oil and fresh meat are added. The extrusion process uses time, temperature, heat and pressure to cook the product. The product is cooked to a minimum of 190°F. This process creates a very small amount of scrap which is reworked or sent to an appropriate disposal facility. The product is sent from extrusion to a dryer, where it is dried for about 30 minutes. The product then moves to a series of coaters that apply fat/oil and natural flavors. The product is screened twice before it is moved to packaging. The screeners clean the product, taking off very fine pieces and mis-formed kibbles. The fines and mis-formed kibble are reworked. The product is stored in overhead bins in the warehouse until it is packaged. The product is tested in packaging and at other steps throughout the process. If the product is not within specifications, it is rejected and reworked within the process. Wastewater from the Plant consists of Reverse Osmosis (RO)reject water and process/sanitation (cleaning) water. On a maximum day, about 75,000-gallons per day(gpd) 1 G.S.Jorgensen,Kenneth H. Solomon,and V. Cervinka,March 1993,Agroforestry Systems for On-Farm Drain Water Management. 'Lawrence&Associates,January 31,2018, Combined Annual and Fourth-Quarter 2017 Groundwater-Monitoring Report,p. 3. 010107.10 Task I Lawrence&Associates