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Identified Contamination Source Evaluation & Recommendations <br /> 5 A domestic well, an irrigation well, and It appears that the wells and septic <br /> two or more septic systems are located systems are currently in use. Mr. Tavares <br /> on the Site. Two additional septic indicated that the two former septic <br /> systems were located north of the systems were properly destroyed. <br /> existing modular home; these were <br /> destroyed prior to replanting the orchard. <br /> (Current on-site) <br /> 6 One approximately 500-gallon above- Although 'no )eakage was observed, it is <br /> grOUnd storage tank is located on tale possible that diesel and related chemicals <br /> Site. Mr. Tavares stated that the tank could exist in the soil in the vicinity of the <br /> was used for diesel fuel for the irrigation tank. The only way to determine the <br /> well; it is no longer needed and will be presence or absence of these chemicals <br /> removed (Current ori-site) is by testing and analysis. Typically, any <br /> such testing is conducted at the property <br /> owner's discretion. If the tank is no <br /> longer needed, it should be properly <br /> disposed or recycled in accordance with <br /> all applicable laws and regulations. <br /> 7. A large number of 55-gallon, plastic If the containers are no longer desired, <br /> containers were observed inside the they should be disposed or recycled in <br /> pole barn on the Site. Mr. Tavares accordance with all applicable laws and <br /> indicated that these are all empty, never regulations. <br /> contained chemicals, and were -planned <br /> for use as trash cans. (Current on-site) <br /> 8 Five pole-mounted transformers were Transformers are of concern because the <br /> observed on the Site. A blue sticker oil within them may contain PCBs, which <br /> indicating the transformer is free of can contaminate soil in the event of a <br /> polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) was leak. The property owner may wish to <br /> only observed on one. (Current on-site) contact the utility provider regarding the <br /> PCB content of the unlabeled <br /> transformers and any recommended <br /> action. <br /> 9 The Site was used as a dairy at some Animal facilities can lead to elevated <br /> paint before 1949. (Past on-site) levels of nitrates and other constituents in <br /> soil and groundwater. Additionally, cattle <br /> were often buried at old dairies. The <br /> owner should be aware of these <br /> possibilities. <br /> LOGE 1319 Page 8 <br />