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Septic Permit History in the Vicinity Based on a review of septic permits on file at the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department for nearby properties, most septic systems in the area utilize leach lines with 25-foot deep seepage pits; one system utilized both sumps and seepage pits. The septic permits can be found in Appendix 4 of this report. Expected On-Site Maximum Septic Tank Usage Maximum expected usage on the Site would be from the current and future residents of the Site. Septic system design should be based on the San Joaquin County On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems Standards (2017) or other engineering recommendations. Ground Water Information Depth and Gradient Live Oak reviewed ground water elevation information available from the San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to determine the ground water levels near the Site. Data from spring and fall of 2016 were the most recent available from this source. According to an analysis of these maps (Plates 5 and 6), ground water elevation is approximately 47 to 53 feet below mean sea level. Ground water appears to flow to the south or southeast at a rate of 4 to 10 feet per mile. Given that the ground elevation of the Site is approximately 73 to 74 feet above mean sea level, the depth to water below the Site is estimated to be approximately 120 to 127 feet. San Joaquin County experienced its highest recent ground-water levels in 1983 and 1999. Maps of ground-water levels were reviewed for this study (San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, 1983 and 1999); depth to ground water was approximately 100 to 110 feet for these years (Plates 7 and 8). Potential Ground Water Contamination Issues The Soil Suitability Study is not intended to be an investigation into ground-water contamination sources, and no such investigation was conducted. Many sources can contribute to ground-water contamination, including leaking underground storage tanks, agricultural activities, dairies, septic systems, and storm water infiltration. Agricultural activities and the use of septic systems in the area are known ground-water contamination sources with the potential to impact the Site. LOGE 20-20 Page 3