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California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region Robert Schneider Chair OWP `Winston H.Hickox Gray Davis Secretaryfor Sacramento Main Office Governor Environmental Internet Address: http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/mgcb5 Protection 3443 Rouser Road,Suite A,Sacramento,California 95827-3003 Phone(916)255-3000•FAX(916)255-3015 17 June 2002 61 :1 Hd 61 N(V ZO a Mr. Ronald Burt Patterson Planning and Services, Inc. 2525 West End Avenue, Fourth Floor Nashville, TN 37203 12 JUNE 2002 PROVE OUT ACTIVITIES INSPECTION, KEARNEY KPF, STOCKTON, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY On 12 June 2002, Board staff observed the start of prove-out activities for the groundwater extraction and treatment system. Dudek &Associates, Inc. (Dudek)performed the prove-out activities on behalf of Kearney-National, Inc. (Kearney) for the Kearney-KPF facility at 1624 East Alpine Avenue in Stockton, in accordance with Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) Order No. 5-01-269. Dudek staff explained the treatment process, including details of the hydrogen peroxide injection, the ultraviolet(UV) system, operating the system remotely and manually, the sampling schedule, pressure transducers, and sump control measures. Prior to system startup, Dudek and other Kearney contractors were working on final preparations. The UV reactors had a fuse problem, and then the bulb wiper was not returning to the home position. These problems were solved, and the prove out began at noon. Problems encountered after startup were malfunctions of the motor for extraction well KI-12 and the sump control. I observed the startup and first hour sampling events. The startup samples were collected 15 minutes after startup to ensure that the water sampled was newly pumped water as opposed to stagnant water within the piping. During the first two hours of startup,the areas of underground piping were observed to ensure there were no leaks. Based on the site visit, Kearney still needs to place a fence around the treatment pad area. During the site walk, Dudek performed the work in an orderly manner, were safety conscientious, maintained sample integrity, answered Board staff questions, and provided thorough explanations for the work conducted. Prove-out is required for one month. Based on the startup date, by 30 August 2002 Kearney should submit the prove-out of system report as described in WDR Provision E.La. Kearney has discussed conducting the prove-out beyond the required one-month of operation. In the event that the prove-out is scheduled for longer than a one-month period,Kearney needs to update Board staff with a proposed revised report date. By 17 July 2002,please provide a progress update of prove-out activities, including whether prove-out testing is complete. This progress California Environmental Protection Agency Co Recycled Paper The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs,see our Web-site at http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwgcb5