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t <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT <br /> OPpU�M..0 SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY Unit Supervisors <br /> Donna K.Heran,R.E.H.S. Third Floor Carl Sorgman,R.E.H.S. <br /> Director 304 East Weber Avenue, Mike Huggins,R.E.H.S.,R.D.I. <br /> • Al Olsen,R.E.H.S. Stockton, California 95202-2708 Douglas W.Wilson,R.E.H.S. <br /> • p.. ;p Program Manager Telephone: (209) 468-3420 Margaret Lagorio,R.E.H.S. <br /> Qui Fos'a Laurie A.Cotulla,R.E.H.S. <br /> Robert McCle!lon,R.E.H.S. <br /> Program Manager Fax: (209) 464-0138 Mark Barcellos,R.E.H.S. <br /> June 9,2004 p <br /> ILE <br /> I <br /> Danny Rocha <br /> I <br /> 6561 W. Arbor Rd. <br /> Tracy, CA 95304-9401 <br /> RE: Soil Suitability/Nitrate Loading Study and Manure Management Plan <br /> For PA-03-525 and PA-03-314, Service Request#SR0037383 <br /> The San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department has received and reviewed the Soil <br /> Suitability/Nitrate Loading Study (Study)dated February 12,2004, and has the following comments and <br /> conditions: <br /> The Study estimates for all the liquid waste generated could be utilized on the approximated 142 farmable <br /> acres either owned or leased by Danny Rocha. The calculations were based on growth to 1,100 milk <br /> cows, including growth stock(heifers and calves on site). <br /> l <br /> Danny Rocha currently owns 120+acres and leases 53*of which 28 acres are non-farmable land <br /> comprising of milking facilities, corrals, etc. <br /> In order for the dairy to operate under the guidelines of this Study,the dairy must continue to remove all <br /> solid manure produced annually/bi-annually to off-site locations or other retail outlets. <br /> In balancing nutrient loading to this land for crop uptake Best Management Practices discussed in the <br /> Study would dictate analysis of soil and manure laden water be conducted regularly to prevent <br /> degradation of groundwater. <br /> k Several improvements are proposed for this dairy, including tail water return systems that will enhance <br /> manure/cropland application activity. <br /> If you have any questions please contact Robin Trindade, Sr. R.D.I., R.E.H.S., of my staff at(209)468- <br /> 3445. <br /> Donna Heran, R.E.H.S., Director <br /> Environmental Health Department <br /> /jlt- ike H ggins, Supervising R.E.H.S., R.D.I. <br /> Unit 11, Land Use and Dairy Programs <br /> mMH/RB: cf <br /> cc: ' Chesney Consulting <br /> Moreda Valley Dairy File } <br /> E <br />