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KLEYNFELDER spot p-ple Rrgh"a Mian, ' 9. Influent water samples will be collected and analyzed on an annual basis. The Norman's staff collects surface water samples entering the site from the south (Duarte property) when applicable. This BMP has been implemented as modified above. 10.The non-operational Windmill Well was properly abandoned in accordance ' with State and local water well regulations. ' This BMP was completed by Purviance Well Drilling in late October 1998. ' 11.Norman's Nursery will plant River Birch along the western and northern perimeters of Basin B. The water loving trees will increase the uptake of ' shallow groundwater near the perimeter of the basin. In addition, the variety of trees may also aid in reducing the concentration of nitrates reported in ' groundwater beneath the site. In April 1998, Norman's Nursery completed planting approximately 90 European White Birch (sp. Betula Pendula) along the north and east edges of Basin B. According to the nursery's experts, the trees are hydrophilic. However, like the adjacent orchards, it may take time for the root ball to develop to greater depths and have a significant effect. I12.Norman's Nursery plans on grouping certain plant groups together, based ' upon water usage and needs. Hydrophilic plants will be grouped together, as will drought resistant plants, etc. This should allow for a further reduction in irrigation volume in several areas of the nursery. These plant grouping procedures are reportedly ongoing. ' This BMP was implemented during the winter of 1997-1998. For example, when the nursery receives its bare root plants, they are placed ' in the nursery according to the plants' water requirements. Older trees that are root bound and require more water were moved and ' Pa e 31 of 42 September 11, 2012 117226.E02IST012R0693 g Copyright 2012 Kleinfelder