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with perforations on the bottom. Pea gravel was then used to backfill a few inches of the annular space. Live Oak presaturated the percolation test holes approximately 24 hours prior to the percolation testing. The holes were filled with water to a height of 12 inches above the bottom of the boring for the presaturation. On the day of testing, the deep hole was found to be intact and dry; standing water was observed in the shallow hole. Percolation Test Procedure Live Oak conducted the percolation test for the borings on April 20, 2021. Due to initial percolation rates observed, a four-hour test was selected for the shallow hole, and a one-hour test was selected for the deep hole. Water level measurements were taken every 30 minutes during the four-hour period, and every 10 minutes during the one-hour period. The last 30 minutes of the testing were observed by Daria Afonskaia, Registered Environmental Health Specialist at the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department. An electronic well sounder with a depth accuracy of 1/100th foot was utilized for the water level measurements. The water level was measured against a fixed reference point on the well casing. Measurements were recorded on the data sheet in decimal feet. When necessary after measuring the water level, the hole was refilled with water to a level of approximately six inches above the bottom of the hole, as needed. Percolation Test Results The completed percolation test form is included in Appendix 3 of this report. The form was signed by Ms. Afonskaia and indicates a percolation rate for each hole based on the least water drop observed. Per San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department's definition, a shallow percolation test hole has a depth between 36 and 42 inches; a satisfactory percolation rate for a shallow test is greater than or equal to 1 minute per inch (min/in) but less than or equal to 60 min/in drop. A deep percolation test hole has a depth between 36 inches and 25 feet; a satisfactory percolation rate for a deep test is greater than or equal to 1 minute per inch (min/in) but less than or equal to 30 min/in drop. For the Site to utilize a standard septic system, one percolation test (shallow or deep) must demonstrate a satisfactory percolation rate within approximately 100 feet of the proposed septic system disposal field. Details and results of the percolation testing are summarized in the following table. LOGE 2119 Page 3