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ADMINISTRATIVE CIVIL LIABILITY COMPLAINT ORDER NO. R5-2005-0530 -3 - <br /> MR. FRANK AND MRS. SHERRI GUINTA, AND MR. JAMES AND MRS. MARILYN RAMSEY <br /> GUINTA ENTERPRISES <br /> FRANKS ONE STOP <br /> SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY <br /> 9. In September 2000, 12 domestic wells were discovered as impacted by MtBE release from the site <br /> and were disconnected from the residences (Report of Area Well Sampling). Temporary bulk water <br /> supply tanks were installed at each home and water delivery was initiated by the Dischargers. By <br /> January 2002, 11 wellhead treatment systems were installed to protect public health at residences <br /> with impacted wells. One property owner refused to install wellhead treatment on a domestic well <br /> serving his tenants. <br /> 10. In a letter dated 6 September 2001, the SJCEHD approved a remedial action plan consisting of soil <br /> vapor extraction/air sparging (SVE/AS), additional extraction wells for the pump and treat system, <br /> and domestic wellhead treatment. In January 2002, the SVE/AS system was installed and began <br /> operating. <br /> 11. On 1 January 2003, the Dischargers' consultant turned off the SVE/AS system and, after spending <br /> most of the UST CUF allotment of$1,500,000, declared that insufficient State Cleanup Funds <br /> remained to operate the remedial system. On 25 February 2003 SJCEHD issued a directive to restart <br /> the remedial system immediately. The Dischargers did not comply to the SJCEHD directive. <br /> 12. In March 2003, the Regional Board obtained lead agency status from SJCEHD, and issued the draft <br /> CAO on 3 April 2003. <br /> 13. Subsequently, in a meeting with Frank Guinta's representatives (son John Guinta and Don <br /> Thompson acting on Frank Guinta's behalf in his absence), Frank Guinta's consultant AquaScience <br /> Engineers Inc. and SJCEHD staff on 9 April 2003, Regional Board staff discussed the draft CAO. <br /> Frank Guinta's representatives stated that James and Marylin Ramsey, as owners of the property at <br /> the time of the discharge, should also be named as Dischargers. Staff reviewed the record and <br /> agreed to send a second draft CAO, issued to the Guinta's and the Ramsey's on 30 April 2003. On <br /> 18 August 2003, the Regional Board Executive Officer isssued CAO No. R5-2003-0713 to the <br /> Dischargers to ensure compliance with the following Tasks. <br /> 1. Continue maintenance and testing of wellhead treatment systems for twelve (12) domestic <br /> water supply wells impacted by polluted groundwater with MtBE. <br /> 2. Continue required testing of all nearby domestic and irrigation wells, and any additional <br /> wells deemed necessary in the future, as required by revisions to the Regional Board <br /> Monitoring and Reporting Program. <br /> 3. Continue operation of the on-site soil vapor extraction air sparging system to treat the <br /> polluted groundwater. <br /> 4. By 15 September 2003, submit a workplan (Workplan) to complete the delineation of the <br /> lateral and vertical extent of pollution. <br /> 5. By 15 November 2003, submit an Interim Effectiveness Report (IER) evaluating the existing <br /> soil vapor extraction air sparging (SVE/AS) system in the source area. <br />