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concentration the site could expect with the proposed development. No exact records or information exist regarding the house's septic system exist. The Environmental Health Records regarding the site's well mention the approximate location and size, but no specific data is provided. The owners of the property do not have any records of the on-site septic system type, besides knowing it is a 1,000 gallon septic tank. They have no records or knowledge of the system type or age other than it was probably built pre -1960. They have no repair records. 5.4 Discussion of all proposed future on-site sources of nitrate to soil and groundwater and the contribution of nitrate load from these sources to the project site: The future use of the site, if subdivided, will continue to be residential and agricultural. The existing parcel would be divided into a 2 acre lot and an unsurveyed remainder containing 37.7+/- acres. The proposed 2 acres will be used for rural residential purposes. For residential use, the approximate flow rate that is expected to be generated is between 50 to 70 gallons per person per day (Crites and Tchobanoglous). Calculating nitrate loads conservatively, the value of 70 gallons per person per day was used. This method is conservative as it does not include lateral dispersion or mixing of groundwater. These factors of safety are additional to the County's factor of safety. The residential homes contain 3 bedrooms total between each other. The residential homes are expected generate an approximate of 240 gallons of wastewater per day total. The average total nitrogen concentration of domestic wastewater is about 20-85 mg/L-N, although 35-45 mg/L-N is a better approximation (Crites and Tchnobanglous). The value selected for this site was 35 mg/L-N. The site will experience a process of denitrification as the soil naturally treats surface material through natural forms. Denitrification is a process that occurs when bacteria uses oxygen in the nitrate (NO3) and release nitrogen (N2) into the atmosphere. Denitrification can be variable to the type of soils, chemical properties, moisture content and other variables. Based on the sandy loams on site and the high percolation rates, this site's soil has low levels of denitrification. It is expected that a site with soil of these characteristics shall have approximately about 10-15% of denitrification. The value used for this site was 15%. 5.5 Calculate mass balance of nitrogen loading considering all potential sources identified using Hanztch/Finnemore equation: Using the data mentioned within this report and the attached Soil Suitability Report the mass balance of nitrogen loading for this site was calculated, this was done using Hanztch/Finnemore formula. Based on the Hanztch/Finnemore equation the 2 acre parcel would contain a Nitrate Load (Nc) of 9.97 mg/L-N. The site would be able to sustain flow required for the existing house, a flow surpassing that amount could cause an impact to the site's nitrate load and surpass the maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10.0 mg/L-N for Nitrate in drinking water. 6.0 Discussion of nitrate loading results relative to proposed method of wastewater disposal 6.1 Discussion of total nitrate impact from proposed project: There are possibilities that the percolating effluent could affect water conditions. The Hanztch/Finnemore equation's factor of lowers those risks, but no major additions should be made without an update to this report. The results of well water indicate it has elevated levels of nitrates and may not be a suitable source of water for a new development. An alternative potable water supply that can provide a consistent E