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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 (Nz) into the atmosphere. Denitrification can be variable to the type of soils, chemical properties, moisture content and other variables. Based on the loam and sandy loam soils on-site and moderate percolation rates, this site's soil has levels of denitrification. It is expected that a site with soil of these characteristics shall have approximately about 10-20% of denitrification. The value used for this site was 15%. 5.5 Calculate mass balance of nitrogen loading considering all potential sources identified using Hantzsche/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 Hantzsche/Finnemore formula. Based on the Hantzsche/Finnimore equation Parcel 1 would be a 40 acre site, produce 350 gal/day of waste, and contain a Nitrate Load of 1.58 mg/L-N. Parcel 2 would be a 40 acre site, produce 350 gal/day of waste and contain a Nitrate Load of 1.58 mg/L-N. Parcel 3 would be a 40 acre site, produce 300 gal/day of waste, and contain a Nitrate Load of 1.49 mg/L-N. The Homesite Parcel would be a 3.2 acre site and produce 450 gal/day of waste, and contain a Nitrate Load of 8.5 mg/L-N. The 1�gal/day flow would avoid the sites nitrate load from surpassing the maximum containment level (MCL) of 10.0 mg/L-N for Nitrate drinking water. 5.6 Calculate impact of nitrogen loading from site project to down gradient wells, rivers and lakes, etc. The project should not have a significant impact on the down gradient wells, rivers and lakes as the proposed nitrates are low with the exception of the Homesite Parcel which has moderate levels of nitrate loading. 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 low possibilities that the percolating effluent could affect water conditions if nitrates are not reduced. The Hantzsche/Finnemore equation has an added to the factor of safety, which is not accounted for, as it does not include lateral disbursement in its calculations diminishing those risks. No additions should be made beyond the proposed improvements mentioned previously without an update to this report. 6.2 Description of the methods proposed to mitigate any known or future impact to soil and groundwater from nitrate and/or other constituents of concern, at and/or around the project site: The project, as described in this report, is sustainable by the site in current conditions. Additions or modifications to the site may require the addition of a wastewater treatment system. At the time an addition is proposed, this report should be updated to ensure the adequate improvements are made. 4