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PUBLIC HEALTH SERVIcf- <br /> SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY � <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION " <br /> Karen Furst, M.D., M.P.H., Health Officer c' P <br /> 304 East Weber Avenue, Third Floor • Stockton, CA 95202 q��FORa� <br /> 209/468-3420 <br /> August 8, 2001 <br /> FILE COPY <br /> Carlos Figueroa <br /> Central Valley Waste Services <br /> 1333 E. Turner Road <br /> Post Office Box 24100 <br /> Lodi,CA 95241-9501 <br /> RE: Complaint#C00016089 Garbage Trucks Leaking On To Streets <br /> This letter is to document findings of a limited investigation regarding the above referenced <br /> complaint, in which Environmental Health Division staff made two inspections. <br /> The first inspection was conducted on June 14,2001.The trucks were observed in various <br /> locations throughout the City of Lodi. It was noted during the inspection that the trucks did not <br /> appear to be leaking any liquid from the waste compartments of the trucks. <br /> The second inspection was conducted on June 15, 2001, and during the inspection the trash trucks <br /> and green waste trucks were observed. The trucks were working in a residential neighborhood, <br /> and did not appear to leak any liquid from the waste compartments of the trucks. <br /> Each of the trucks is equipped with a rubber seal. If the seal remains in good repair,the trucks <br /> are designed to be liquid tight. The condition of the compartment seal will be checked during the <br /> annual vehicle inspection to be conducted later this year. <br /> The compliant could not be validated. If you have any questions in regard to this matter,please <br /> contact Robert McClellon of my staff at(209)468-0332. <br /> Karen Furst,M.D.,M.P.H. <br /> Health Officer <br /> Robert McClellon,Lead Senior REHS <br /> Environmental Health Division <br /> Cc: Donna Heran, Director, San Joaquin County PHS-EHD <br /> A Division of San Joaquin County Health Care Services <br />