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Soil Borings <br /> On January 22, 2020, Live Oak excavated a shallow soil boring near the proposed <br /> septic disposal area of the Site for the purpose of conducting a percolation test. The <br /> boring was four inches in diameter, 3.33 feet deep, and was excavated by hand auger <br /> (Table 2). <br /> The location of the boring is indicated on Plate 12. <br /> The soil in the boring was similar to, though sandier than, that described by the Soil <br /> Survey. Sandy clay was encountered to approximately 27 inches below ground <br /> surface, followed by clayey sand to the full depth of the hole. The soil log is presented <br /> on Plate 13. <br /> Discussion of Soil Lithology <br /> Based on the soil observed in the boring, there appears to be limited potential for <br /> percolation in the shallow soil zone. Sandy soils generally have a much greater <br /> potential for percolation than fine-grained or cemented soils. However, a percolation <br /> test is the only accepted method for determining the suitability of the soils for a septic <br /> disposal area. Percolation test results are discussed in the following section. <br /> Percolation Test <br /> A shallow percolation test was conducted in the proposed septic disposal area of the <br /> Site. The soil boring discussed above was used for the percolation test hole. <br /> Percolation test procedures conformed to San Joaquin County Environmental Health <br /> Department policy. <br /> Preparation and Presaturation of Percolation Test Holes <br /> After the boring was advanced by hand auger and the soil logged, the test hole was <br /> completed for the percolation testing. Approximately two inches of pea gravel were <br /> placed in the bottom of the open soil boring, followed by a 2.0-inch diameter PVC pipe <br /> with perforations on the bottom. Pea gravel was then used to backfill a few inches of <br /> the annular space. <br /> Live Oak presaturated the percolation test hole approximately 24 hours prior to the <br /> percolation testing. The hole was filled with water to a height of 12 inches above the <br /> bottom of the boring for the presaturation. On the day of testing, the hole was found to <br /> be intact and dry. <br /> LOGE 20-03 Page 6 <br />