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Harprit S. Mattu [EH] <br />From: Harprit S. Mattu [EH] <br />Sent: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 9:25 AM <br />To: 'Adam Pescatore' <br />Subject: Compost Sample not in Compliance <br />Attachments: 20171031161909175.pdf <br />Adam, <br />Please note that the compost sample submitted is not in compliance with state standards. The density of fecal coliform <br />shall be less than 1000 most probable number per gram of total solids. The density in the sample submitted was 4600. <br />This compost cannot be sold as it is not in compliance. Conduct an additional sample as soon as possible. Compost from <br />the site cannot be sold until a sample showing compliance is submitted. See regulation below: <br />Section 17868.3. Pathogen Reduction. <br />(a) Compost shall not exceed the maximum acceptable pathogen concentrations described in Subdivision (b) of this <br />section. Compost that contains any pathogens in amounts that exceed these pathogen reduction requirements shall be <br />designated for additional processing, disposal, or other use as approved by local, state or federal agencies having <br />appropriate jurisdiction. Test results of samples must be received by the operator prior to removing compost from the <br />composting operation or facility where it was produced. <br />(b) Operators that produce compost shall ensure that: <br />(1) The density of fecal coliform in compost, that is or has at one time been active compost, shall be less than 1,000 <br />Most Probable Number per gram of total solids (dry weight basis), and the density of Salmonella sp. bacteria in compost <br />shall be less than three (3) Most Probable Number per four (4) grams of total solids (dry weight basis). <br />Please let me know if you have any questions <br />Thank you, <br />Harprit S. Mattu <br />San Joaquin County <br />Environmental Health Department <br />1868 E. Hazelton Ave. <br />Stockton, CA 95205-6232 <br />Voice: (209) 468-3284 <br />Email: hmattu@sjcehd.com <br />-----Original Message ----- <br />From: ehsupport@sjcehd.com [mailto:ehsupport@sjcehd.com] <br />Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 4:19 PM <br />To: Harprit S. Mattu [EH] <hmattu@sjcehd.com> <br />Subject: Message from "EH -25 -MFC" <br />LOA <br />