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The results for the Annual Rainfall recharge at the site were 3.70 in./year. The nitrate concentration is estimated to be about 1 mg/L-N. (Hantzche and Finnemore, 1992). 5.3 Description of all current on-site sources of nitrate to soil and groundwater and the contribution of nitrate load from these sources to the project site: The only source of nitrates existing are the ones derived from any agriculture use and the existing residence. 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 existing use for this site is agricultural with a house on the site. Given an existing three bedroom home, it is expected they generate 100 gals/day for the first room and 50 gals/day for every subsequent room. Assuming a new two bedroom home, that would generate a total of 200 gal/day. This project site can sustain that maximum as shown on the included calculations. 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 45 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 5%. 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 smallest 80 acre site would contain a Nitrate Load (Nc) of 1.38 mg/L-N. 6.0 DISCUSSION OF NITRATE LOADING RESULTS RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED METHOD OF WASTEWATER DISPOSAL. 6.1 Discussion of total nitrate impact from proposed project: Current sources of nitrate to soil and groundwater in the area are derived from agricultural operations. The proposed project plans to subdivide the existing islands into six parcels that are 80 acres parcels and larger. The proposed parcels will be used agricultural. The current use of the site if for agricultural purposes and should therefore not see changes with the subdivision of the parcels. There a no plans for an additional homesite or house to be built on any of the parcels. 6.2 Description of the methods proposed to mitigate any known or future impact to soil and groundwater from nitrate, and/or any other constituent of concern, at and/or around the project site: The site should not have a short term impact if no changes are made, but it should be monitored for long term impacts. The proposed method to mitigate the future impacts to the soil and groundwater from nitrates by a home or building will be to create a raised bed onto