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• Over irrigation needs to be at a minimum for nitrates can be pushed through the soil profile <br /> due to the low water holding capacity of the farms' soils. <br /> Note: The urgency of nutrient management at this site is not considered to be critical, <br /> based on the facts listed below: <br /> • The static water table at this site is at a depth, 70 to 80 feet, which is too far for any <br /> nutrient to ever reach it through the farming methods used at this operation. 11 <br /> • There is an adequate wet-dry cycle to prevent constant head pressure to force moisture <br /> too deep into the soil profile. <br /> • The fields all have runoff water return systems to return summer irrigation runoff back to <br /> the irrigation system and to manage the winter runoff. <br /> • There is more than adequate storage (124%) for rainfall runoff (October —April), manure <br /> effluent and a 25 year, 24 hour storm event. <br /> • All fields have been excavated to provide borders to prevent uncontrolled discharges. <br /> Refer to page 24 for Endnotes and Reference Sources <br /> Nitrate Loading Study <br /> Property Name and Address: Frank Faria Dairy, Inc. 12182 S.Robinson Road, Escalon,CA 95320 <br /> Page 12 <br /> Western Design/David Avila 2001 <br /> Mass Balance of Nitrogen Loading <br /> IXE <br />