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`. California Regional Water Quality (�`ontrol Board Central Valley Region Robert Schneider,Chair Winston A.Hickox Cray Davis Secretaryfor Sacramento Main Office - Governor Environmental - Internet Address: http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/mgcb5 Protection 3443 Routier Road,Suite A,Sacraariento,California 95827-3003 Phone(916)255.3000•FAX(916)255-3015 26 November 2001 Mr. R. M. Jones Woodbridge Partners Inc. 639 East Lockeford St. Lodi, CA 95240 RESPONSE TO CLOSURE PLAN FOR POND 2 AND LEACHING POTENTIAL STUDY, VICTOR FINE FOODS FACILITY, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY(Case#1430) We have reviewed the proposed plan to close Pond 2 submitted on 25 July 2001 and the Leaching Potential Study submitted in support of the closure plan on 10 September 2001. Pond 2 is an abandoned,pre-Chapter 15, infiltration pond that has contributed to groundwater pollution. Elevated concentrations of salts remain in soil beneath the pond. The closure plan is part of the remediation effort to cleanup-polluted groundwater and is undertaken under the provisions of State Water Resources Control Board Resolution No. 9249. The Leaching Potential Study was submitted in response to board staff's requested demonstration that the proposed closure of Pond 2 will prevent leaching from soils beneath the pond. The study uses soil moisture capacity methods to calculate the leaching potential of a 10-year rainfall occurrence. The report demonstrates that in February,the month when soil moisture is greatest, infiltration from a 10- year rainfall occurrence should not exceed the moisture capacity of the soil cover used to close the pond. We concur with the closure plan as presented. Within 90 days of completion of closure construction, a closure reportprepared by a professional engineer or geologist registered in the state of California must be submitted. The closure report at a minimum must include the following: a. Document the construction work that was do4e to close Pond 2, b. Document results of all compaction and infiltration tests and show that they meet or exceed design criteria, c. As-Built drawings for the pond area showing the final drainage pattern, d. Document that restrictions have been placed on the property deed that will preclude irrigated agriculture or development of water holding structures in the area of Pond 2. California Environmental Protection Agency Qa Recycled Paper The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs,see our Web-site at http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/mgcb5