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i 0 <br /> PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES <br /> SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION y <br /> Ernest M. Fujimoto, M. D., M.P.H., Acting Health Officer <br /> 304 East Weber Avenue, Third Floor • Stockton, CA 95202 cq�;FORa�P <br /> 209/468-3420 <br /> JULY 2, 1997 <br /> JENKINS POULTRY D <br /> RICHARD JENKINS G <br /> PO SOX 752 v <br /> RIPON CA 95366 <br /> RE: 19171 MELLO RD <br /> RIPON CA <br /> On June 30, 1997, as a result of several complaints concerning fly breeding at the above <br /> referenced poultry operation, an inspection was conducted by a representative of San Joaquin <br /> County Public Health Services, Environmental Health Division (PHS-EHD). <br /> The inspection revealed that fly breeding existed in the ponds used for disposal of the manure. <br /> A copy of the inspection report is attached for your reference. Please be advised that fly <br /> breeding is a violation of San Joaquin County Ordinance Code sections 8-5100 and 5-2400. <br /> Section 8-5003 of the San Joaquin County Ordinance Code designates vectors as a public <br /> nuisance. Section 8-5100 makes it a violation to maintain a nuisance. Section 5-2400 and the <br /> Rules and Regulations under this section outline the parameters for the removal and disposal of <br /> animal waste. <br /> Therefore, in order to abate the violations noted in the above paragraph, you are hereby <br /> ordered to take immediate action to restore the ponds at this facility to a condition which <br /> will prevent the creation of a nuisance and/or odors. In addition, to avoid repeat <br /> violations of this nature in the future, you are also ordered to properly maintain the ponds <br /> at this facility on a regular basis to prevent the creation of a nuisance and/or odors. <br /> A reinspection will be conducted in seven days (7) to determine compliance with the above <br /> order. Failure to comply may result in legal or administrative enforcement action. <br /> If you have any questions regarding this matter or wish to discuss this letter in more detail, <br /> please contact Linda Turkatte, Senior REHS, at (209) 468-3441. <br /> Karen Furst, M.D., M.P.H. <br /> Health Officer <br /> Linda A. Turkatte, Senior REHS <br /> Environmental Health Division ' <br /> A <br /> A Division of San Joaquin County Health Care Services <br />