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LIVE OAK GEO ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. <br /> 407 W.Oak St.,Lodi, CA 95240 •'r (209)369-0375 •: logelodi.com <br /> August 1, 2013 <br /> Transmitted by U.S. Mail <br /> Project Number: 1307 <br /> Tony Chiappe <br /> Chiappe Farms, Inc. <br /> 5419 Stanley Rd. <br /> Stockton, CA 95215 <br /> Regarding: Water Testing Results <br /> Chiappe Farms Soil Suitability Study <br /> APN 187-110-20 <br /> 24226 E. Highway 4, Farmington, CA <br /> PA-1300087 <br /> Mr. Chiappe: <br /> We have received the analytical results for the water sample collected on your property as part <br /> of the above Soil Suitability Study. Details of the sample collection were included on page 4 of <br /> the report. <br /> Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) was not detected in the sample. DBCP is a nematocide and soil <br /> fumigant for vegetables and grapes. It is known to cause male reproductive effects and is <br /> classified as a probable human carcinogen. Most domestic use of DBCP was discontinued in <br /> 1977 through 1979. The US EPA set the MCL at 0.2 parts per billion (ppb, equivalent to µg/L) <br /> because it believes that given present technology and resources, this is the lowest level to <br /> which water systems can reasonably be required to remove this contaminant should it occur in <br /> drinking water. The Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) for DBCP is zero. <br /> Nitrate was detected at a concentration of 76.8 mg/L-NO3. This result is well above the <br /> Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 45 mg/L-NO3set by the US EPA. You may wish to <br /> discuss methods of reducing the nitrate levels in your drinking water with the Environmental <br /> Health Department and/or a well contractor. For health reasons, we recommend that the well <br /> water not be consumed until nitrate levels can be reduced to below the MCL. Utilizing bottled <br /> water for drinking water may be a good alternative to consider. <br /> Although nitrate is a naturally-occurring compound necessary for plant growth, it can cause <br /> health problems when present at high levels in drinking water. The most common health effect <br /> of nitrates in water is methemoglobinemia or blue baby syndrome, which results in reduced <br /> oxygen supply to vital tissues. Pregnant women and certain others can also develop <br /> methemoglobinemia. Symptoms include a bluish color of the skin, as well as headache, <br /> dizziness, weakness, and difficulty breathing. Ingestion of high levels of nitrates over time can <br /> also lead to gastric problems. <br /> rm,Arnnm.nfnl .• Fnninaarinn r:anlnnv - r P..nnh VClnC <br />