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jR2 <br /> Page 4 <br /> Consulting, 1110. March 19, 2009 <br /> Environmental• Engineering• Geology Project Number 2009007 <br /> GROUNDWATER ANALYSIS <br /> Groundwater Information <br /> Groundwater data, plates, and discussion is located in the Soil Suitability Study under <br /> Section 4. No seasonal or significant trends were evident from the maps. <br /> otential Groundwater Contamination Issues <br /> Potential groundwater contamination is discussed in the Soil Suitability Study under Section 4. <br /> Current and Future Groundwater Uses <br /> The site currently uses groundwater wells to provide water to the two residences, swimming <br /> pools, garage and landscaping. In addition, the vineyard north of the residences is irrigated by <br /> well water. The r d addition of a boutique winery will increase the water usage at the site <br /> by about ,000 gallons a ye (based on the regional water boards winery water consumption <br /> ratio of 6:1)(3,500 gallons of wine to 21,000 gallon of water). In addition, a restroom will be <br /> added to the garage for use by the wine maker (owner) and the infrequent visitor to the bouquet <br /> winery. <br /> SOURCES AND CALCULATED IMPACT OF NITRATE TO GROUNDWATER <br /> Current Off-site Sources of Nitrate <br /> Septic systems, agriculture chemical application, dairies and wineries in the area may be <br /> the most significant sources of introduction of nitrate into the groundwater. <br /> JR SQUARED CONSULTING,INC. ENVIRONMENTAL•ENGINEERING•GEOLOGY <br /> 6532 MCNEIL COURT,VALLEY SPRINGS,CA 95252 PHONE(209)772-3841•FAX(209)740-4303 <br />