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includes water to be applied to each windrow within three hours of turning at a depth of three inches to control VOC emissions. Temperature logs, including time and date of the reading, are maintained as required by regulation and kept in the onsite office. In addition to the time and temperature requirements, physical inspection is made of the windrows at the same time. This is important to track moisture content and locate point sources of internal odors. The irrigation of the windrows will maintain 50-60% moisture content. The green and food materials are mixed and blended and formed into windrows. They are approximately 7 feet high, 18 feet wide and 8 feet apart. They are turned with a mechanical compost turner, which is self-propelled. The turning frequency is dictated by temperature, moisture and vector attraction generation time after the initial requirements are met. During the compost cycle the windrows lose approximately 50 percent of their original size. The processing time is approximately 8 -25 weeks, dependent on feedstock, bulking agent, composition and climatic conditions. The compost is then stockpiled for curing and finishing. It is stable when transferred to the curing area, with little decomposition taking place, thus the odor and vector attraction reduction is complete. This is a drying step, and often includes screening to create a uniform product. In addition to the temperature readings taken on the windrows, daily temperature readings will also be taken on the feedstock and ground material to ensure that they are meeting fire department regulations to prevent spontaneous combustion. Records will be kept according to California Fire Code and kept in the on-site office. In addition, the site will be operated in accordance with the current California Fire Code and all related standards (CFC 2010, 1908) and Title 14, Title 27 CCR. The maximum dimensional pile limits for the feedstock piles are 250' long x 150' wide x 25 ft. high. In addition, the facility will operate under the fire protection plan developed with the cooperation of the Lathrop/Manteca Rural Fire Department. The finished compost is kept in a separate area from the feedstock and ongoing composting process to prevent cross contamination with product that has undergone pathogen and vector attraction reduction. In addition, unauthorized human or animal access to the facility shall be prevented. Process Water The composting process requires over three gallons of water per cubic yard of finished material. The amount may be higher in order to accommodate new water board regulations that require the piles to be wet to three inches into the piles prior to turning during the first 15 days. The water is delivered to the piles through a combination of an irrigation system and water truck using high pressure injection nozzles. This system is designed to minimize runoff. Grind and screening are also served by an irrigation system to keep down dust, as are roads when necessary. 5