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with your sampling data attached (see attachment C, C1-C10). Both of these reports concur <br /> that the wells tested were clearly above standard on bacteria and nitrates. Due to our concern <br /> for the public, have the residents been notified that their drinking water was substandard, not <br /> due to MTBE, but due to bacteria and nitrates? Furthermore, have you tested for bacteria and <br /> nitrates after filtration? Our findings from FGL shows that bacteria drastically increases once <br /> filtered through carbon (see attachment G1-G4). Are you concerned about using a carbon filter <br /> on wells that have high levels of bacteria, which can actually be bred during carbon filtration? <br /> Have you continued to test these wells for bacteria and nitrates? I have not received any <br /> further data on such testing. I would like to bring to your attention that currently, after <br /> filtration, zero wells are out of compliance for MTBE. <br /> In conclusion, our intent is to continue using the EAR account to continue monitoring wells, <br /> maintaining filtration systems and test for MTBE. Any other action beyond this would be an <br /> unnecessary appropriation of funds which myself or the State of California do not have. When <br /> Mr. Jerry Sassy, the Project Manager for Aqua Science Engineers, was heading up the project, <br /> he repeatedly told me that they were forced to do things that were unnecessary and large <br /> amounts of money were spent unjustifiably. To date, approximately 2 million dollars has been <br /> spent on this project. I feel that had this project been managed differently, there would have <br /> been enough money to complete this project and it would have been completed in a timelier <br /> manner. <br /> Thank you for taking time to review my comments. Please take time to read each attachment <br /> as well. I look forward to our October meeting and coming closer to completion of this project. <br /> Should you need any further information, please contact me at (209) 518-3794. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> jz/ <br /> Frank Guinta, Jr. <br /> Cc: James Barton <br /> Pamela Creedon <br /> Kenneth Landau <br /> David Boyers <br /> Lori Okun <br />