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Kim A. Snaith - 2 - 15 August 1990 <br /> appear to constitute a significant impediment to the use of the property. On the <br /> contrary, having these wells as monitoring points should be viewed as a benefit <br /> to your clients because the wells would detect any migration of contaminants onto <br /> your clients' property. This in effect is what you have requested under item 3 <br /> in your letter. <br /> there is an apparent conflict here with your clients on the one hand wanting the <br /> existing wells to be removed unless they are compensated monetarily, and on the <br /> other hand wanting their property 'to be assessed by Southland which would <br /> necessarily include ground water monitoring. If your clients and Southland <br /> cannot reach an agreement in a timely fashion, we may issue a formal enforcement <br /> order requiring your clients to allow the existing wells to remain and be <br /> maintained and sampled by Southland for the duration of the remediation program. <br /> We understand your clients' concern with respect to the potential impact of <br /> contamination on the use and market value of their various parcels. The best <br /> solution to this potential Problem would be to allow Southland to complete the <br /> investigation and cleanup in a timely manner. Therefore, it is in your clients' <br /> best interest to cooperate with Southland during the investigation and cleanup <br /> of their site. <br /> Regarding Item 2, your request for implementation of appropriate measures to <br /> eliminate or minimize the noise from the soil vapor extraction system. It is our <br /> understanding that the system has been modified to reduce noise. We recently <br /> made a trip to the site. Although the system is audible, it does not appear to <br /> be unreasonably noisy. In our opinion, Southland has made reasonable efforts to <br /> minimize the noise from the operation of this system. The operation of this <br /> system is necessary to remediate the contamination and to prevent the migration <br /> of contaminants onto your clients' properly. <br /> Southland has demonstrated a willingness to complete the investigation and <br /> cleanup in a timely manner. With the exception of recent difficulties in <br /> obtaining site access, this project has been progressing reasonably well . We <br /> urge your cl ients to be patient and cooperate with Southland during the remainder <br /> of the remediation program. Once the remediation program is completed, Southland <br /> will remove the wells and restore your clients' property to its original <br /> condition, <br /> If you have any questions, please call Tom Peltier at (916) 36,1-5731 . <br /> i <br /> THOMAS R, P I NKOS <br /> Supervising Engineer <br /> TDP:tdp <br /> cc: Laurie Ootulla, San Joaquin County Department of Public Health Services, <br /> Stockton <br /> Mr, Hal Miller, The Southland Corporation, Pleasanton <br />