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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP200900017 Assessment - Groundwater 2009-03-20Humagen Fertility Diagnostics TMP 79-4C Tier 3 Groundwater Assessment Groundwater Management Plan DRAFT) Prepared for: Humagen Fertility Diagnostics, Inc. 2400 Hunters Way Charlottesville, VA 22911 March 20, 2009 Nick H. Evans PhD CPG Virginia Groundwater LLC 4609 Burnley Station Road Barboursville, VA 22923 Key Findings Hydrogeologic units: 1 E (Blue Ridge East) Groundwater availability zone: Class 2 (medium relative groundwater availability) Proposed groundwater withdrawal (daily): 1239 gallons Theoretical natural recharge to site (daily): 896 gallons Site design aspects augmenting natural recharge: Groundwater withdrawals returned to ground through sanitary drainfield; stormwater management via on -site biofiltration BMPs Hydrogeologic conditions favorable to proposed use? Yes Site within groundwater sensitivity zone? No: the site is not within an area of recognized groundwater sensitivity as defined in the Water and Sanitary Sewer Design Standards Manual, Section 206.2: Site -Level Groundwater Assessment Standards Contamination threats on record: DEQ LUST case #19995016 (Virginia Department of Highways) within 2000 feet of site Additional contaminant threats observed in field reconnaissance? none Anticipated impacts of proposed use on existing users: none Groundwater management plan: Maintain existing biofiltration infrastructures Overview This proposal is to expand parking lot capacity at an existing business, Humagen Fertility Diagnostics, Inc., located on TMP 79-4C, 2400 Hunters Way, off US 250 east of Charlottesville (Figure 1). The 2.75 -acre parcel presently contains an approximately 8000 square -foot building and asphalt parking Tots with 37 spaces. The proposal would add 8 parking spaces on approximately 3400 square feet of new asphalt. A site plan showing the existing buildings, proposed development layout and approximate limits of land disturbance is included with this report Attachment A). The parcel is located in the watershed of a unnamed tributaries of Barn Branch, which flows into the Rivanna River. Topographically, this parcel is on the side slope of a foothill on the south flank of the Southwest Mountains. The parcel has been substantially cleared and leveled to accommodate existing facilities. There are no streams, springs or other surface water features on the property. The parcel is bordered on the north by the Interstate Highway 64 right -of -way, and rural farmland to the north of the highway. Land uses on adjoining parcels to the west and south is light industrial. There is a wooded stream bottom to the east of the parcel. There are two drilled wells on the property (locations on site plan, Attachment A) presently supplying water to the existing facility. The original well was drilled to a depth of 505 feet in 1996, with a reported yield of 1 gallon per minute. A second well was drilled in 2001 to a depth of 305 feet, with a reported yield of 3 gallons per minute. Completion Reports (GW2) for these wells are included with this report (Attachments B and C). The building has two separate water systems, each served by one well. Water usage is metered at each of the two inlets. Waste water is disposed of through a sanitary drainfield at the rear of the property. The manufacturing process at this facility does not use water. Water is used to supply bathrooms and kitchen needs of employees. During the growing season, landscape plantings are irrigated as necessary. The facility operates two 8 -hour shifts Monday through Friday, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. At present there are approximately 30 people working on site at any given time during the work week. Daily water consumption for the facility averaged 885 gallons during the period 3/9 — 3/18/2009. The company proposes to expand the number of employees to a maximum of 42 present at a given time. kj r r i , S fRr r3 a I t t i s iii I / } • f f — ` - Fes• t , g 3 D 1s " A.,;,-= ' l rrtiY y,, 9 f _ r , J _ r t ED it.J 6 ' c" f 4 1. - , T' 7„.. 1 J'.; 4 f r a i , , 1;' - '' ' I N OW [ 1 (._, l k.,./ J," 0 1 i r G l 0 a. r I o. YY 4 It cp t r ' I . 4 i 1 4 s w, ,, 7,- fir• cn x r J p J, 1 e a f t ? i o lld l ` Q ii O y i 5r,. --- P / / r °`°. M W -- j j I n l w ,._,• --- ti. , r - ' Q O r 1 r.--' Yv O _ 4 a I to ? j , r rn b 1 , CD f , ' Z k 1 t ,.., - „_-. E — I / t, 3 0 0 Q N Q- a)a)Q D Hydrogeologic Assessment Bedrock geology The parcel is situated within the Catoctin Formation greenstone bedrock geologic unit (Figure 2.) The eastern contact between the Catoctin and overlying metasedimentary rocks is about 4000 feet southeast of the parcel. The parcel is within the Blue Ridge East (1 E) hydrogeologic unit, with Class 2 (medium) relative groundwater availability, as defined in the Albemarle County Hydrogeologic Assessment Summary Report of 2003. No bedrock exposures were observed on the property during field reconnaissance. Bedrock fracture density and water well productivity The Catoctin greenstone does not contain primary intergranular porosity through which water might pass. Groundwater flow is confined to bedrock fractures and fissures. No significant linear features, fracture traces or structural features were identified on air photos or other maps in this study that would be useful indicators of the presence or orientation of bedrock fractures on this parcel. In the absence of good bedrock exposures with which to directly observe bedrock fractures, the yields of randomly -sited water wells can be used as a proxy for fracture density. Table 1 (below) summarizes county -wide data from the wells in the county database that were constructed in Catoctin greenstone bedrock. Table 1: domestic water well statistics from Albemarle County database Geologic map yield (gallons total well depth casing length Count unit per minute)feet)feet) Catoctin Average: 10.3 Average: 241 Average: 45 Formation Maximum:483 Maximum: 150 Maximum: 2,800 CZc 117 In addition to the two wells on the property, there are three private wells in the Albemarle County database that are within 1000 feet of TMP 79-4C (Figure 3). Data from those wells are reported in Table 2 (below). In addition, there is a public water supply well in the database adjacent to the parcel, however no well construction data is given. At least two additional wells are inferred on the basis of air photos and site reconnaissance to be present within 1000 feet of the parcel, although not in the county database. 11 Q C D N 1) C D SO Q G O co 7 . 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A dry hole results if no water-bearing fractures are encountered at the chosen drilling site. The existing wells on the parcel are below average in terms of yields reported in the county database. Soils and saprolite Soils on the parcel are dominantly Rabun clay (Figure 4). These soils are deep and well-drained, with moderate permeability and water capacity. With an average thickness of about 45 feet indicated by average casing lengths (Table Figure 4: Soils in the vicinity of TMP 79-4C 7i. l, ' - ',. Soils Units 4 vic ‘ i allk,1 cp seg ,,.. ,- ,- Ailima...ounni ige J / ,Vir 6 li: ft 474,.4 le 77 2 3 1 Iityir ralail""'2 7% slope gni 23B 71 I\r`` ;,' 1 1, ` ., .. 76 238 1), this soil - saprolite column is well suited to groundwater storage and 1 transmission to bedrock fractures. Casing lengths of existing wells on TMP 79- 4C (80 and 92 feet respectively, Table 2) indicate that the soil - saprolite column is exceptionally thick on this parcel, which is favorable in terms of groundwater recharge. Groundwater flow, recharge and discharge Groundwater flow in the vicinity of TMP 79 -4C is estimated to be generally in a southerly direction (Figure 5), with recharge on the slopes of the Southwest Mountains, and discharge into unnamed tributaries of Barn Branch, and ultimately, the Rivanna River. Flow is driven by the strong topographic gradient on the south - facing flank of the Southwest Mountains. Near - surface groundwater flow paths are influenced by local topography. On this parcel, there is a strong easterly component driven by the steep local drainage to the east. At deeper levels, groundwater flow through bedrock fractures is likely driven by the overall regional southerly gradient. Figure 5: Predicted groundwater flow paths in the vicinity of TMP 79 -4C . 011 ..., i vv„, --A, 7/7 ,; u. , , b , s liir,--„ ') cor mg y. i iv( f -_,--('c --,\._ yi e.)C, ! ) , ( \\,) ' rf) 1 _, \-/ 7 /1 i i; iid_____ - - At 1 v s '( y/ _..i 14A .. 4. A, TT .. ' f J j } 1 ,1J G predicted 1 I\ ,-- _ = '--1- r--- t 0.i 64,y : r 1 r '- o groundwater r - ' 4 . i ' 1 I,. t-flow direction - 4-z--- 1 location of 1 X5 1 4 VDOT T - Tipples f petroleum OL"' i -2.u,Quarry' • U 1` ' release r 1 \\' ' t 19995016) x fig ., C f f "ll l • ftire iAl1/4 (, \ . .\. r 1 c_ ----).21)- - I Groundwater sensitivity Contaminant threats TMP 79 -4C is not within an area of recognized groundwater sensitivity according to a published Albemarle County study, or databases that were assembled during the 2003 Albemarle County Hydrogeologic Assessment, Phase 11 (Figure 6). However, the parcel is within 2000 feet of LUST case #19995016, which is a petroleum release that occurred at a Virginia Department of Highways fueling facility in 1999. This is listed as a "closed case" in the Virginia DEQ database. TMP 79 -4C is on the other side of a minor drainage divide from the site of this petroleum release (Figure 5). This topographic feature is likely a divide for local groundwater flow; it is unlikely that wells on the parcel will be impacted by this spill. Light industrial land uses on adjoining parcels to the east and south pose no inherent contaminant threats to this parcel. TMP 79 -4C is located immediately south of, and down hydraulic gradient from Interstate Highway 64. A vehicular crash or spill on that highway could potentially impact groundwater on site. There are several existing drainfields inferred from air photos and field reconnaissance within 1000 feet of TMP 79 -4C (Figure 3). One of these is immediately up gradient on the adjacent parcel to the west. Failure of this drainfield could impact groundwater on site. Public water supply wells There are no public water supply wells within 1000 feet of the parcel. One well that had been under Virginia Department of Health oversight is located about 200 feet south of the parcel. However, according to the Virginia Office of Drinking Water, that well is no longer in service (personal communication, Carl Christiansen, 3/16/09). Potential impacts of proposed use Well capacity and predicted withdrawals The proposed use would continue withdrawing groundwater from the two existing wells on the property. Assuming the reported yields for these wells are accurate, the wells are theoretically capable of producing 5760 gallons of water per day. At a more conservative duty cycle of 50 %, this equates to 2880 gallons per day. Permanent water meters were installed on March 9, 2009, and data collected over a period of 7 working days (Table 3). The metering data indicate that under present conditions (no irrigation in operation), aggregate water usage on the m N O 7<.---/ )jN- i J ' r C 4, ' O Z. w l I/ t j j am ,_ ter r + r/-s t0 r o U J 7, ,', s ( - c 1 i ; i q lik) 1 ' I Y .----/ c 6 0 i y ' t C f • IA 70._ . i . k.._ :. I i - .._ i A t ' A 1 . - \ 0 \ r.° i; "" I i -' ` , .. - --- -- ' - ....____,: s si N,.________,_, ( Q) ff i ` , J F r h ti! -- - - - - 1 N • rr • o r r : ( 7---)\ I I A I ' f l r 1 IN' r i r L f i r ' G i1 1 co t. r ! y r f r• 7 ,- , G X .. ea i ,, 1-- ss: / i - 1/ 4 '', rs : 2------ „.- t,, I 1 et H 4 b,- / / I 1 . , r f 8 , i .., fi t. .-:,---_;------..,,,,', I 0 01 i if y' ,-/ M- 1 N 1-- T 7 --- ' i th 1, _ - - - • ,,' to , ' 3). CO CO Si', L 1 te r 1 o 0 c o cI- c 5 D - - Cr 0 v' cDSI) 3 ", D o 0 a CO w O - 0 U, U 0 o CD m a) m mm— 1— m parcel averages 885 gallons per day. This figure represents about 30% of the theoretical well capacity if the wells were operated at a 50% duty cycle. Table 3: Metering data from two existing wells on TMP 79-4C all readings in gallons, recorded at 11:30 AM) 3/09/2009 meter meter average daily well ID meters readings on readings on usage over 7 installed)3/16/2009 3/18/2009 working days 3111/1996 plumbed 0 2100 3051 436 downstairs) 11/15/2001 plumbed 0 2282 3141 449 upstairs) The proposed increase in the number of employees from 30 to 42 represents a 40% increase. Assuming this translates into a 40% increase in water usage, daily withdrawals under the new regime could be predicted to be about 1239 gallons. This is equivalent to about 43% of theoretical well capacity if pumping were on a 50% duty cycle. In the absence of aquifer testing to verify the true yield of these wells, it appears the water supply is adequate to supply the proposed use. Water budget estimate for site Annual precipitation: 44 inches Conservative estimate for percentage of precipitation contributing to natural groundwater recharge: 10% Annual groundwater recharge: 4.4 inches Daily natural groundwater recharge: 0122 inches = .0010 feet Daily recharge per acre: 001 feet X 43560 square feet per acre = 43.56 cubic feet Gallons recharge per day per acre: 43.56 cubic feet X 7.48 gallons per cubic foot = 326 gallons per day per acre Gallons per day natural recharge over entire site: 326 gallons per acre X 2.75 acres = 896 gallons Site conditions that mitigate groundwater withdrawal While the numbers imply that withdrawals are in excess of local recharge, design elements on site substantially augment natural groundwater recharge. The manufacturing process on this site does not consume water. A large proportion of groundwater withdrawals are returned to the ground, and contribute to recharge, through a sanitary drainfield. This is the principal means through which groundwater withdrawals are mitigated on site. In addition, there are existing stormwater management BMPs on site that partially limit offsite runoff, and contribute to groundwater recharge. These include a biofiltration structure adjacent to the main parking lot, and the use of porous gravel beds beneath the eves of the building. Stormwater management for the proposed parking lot expansion includes a BMP that has bioretention and infiltration components (Attachment D). This installation would contribute to groundwater recharge. Potential for impacts to existing users It is not anticipated that the proposed increased withdrawal will impact existing groundwater users on adjoining parcels or elsewhere. The proposed use does not involve activities that pose a threat of toxic spill under normal circumstances. Reserve wellfield TMP 79-4C is limited by its small size and required setbacks in terms of possible locations for replacement wells. Dedicated Monitoring well Given limited options for drilling sites, a dedicated monitoring well may not be appropriate for this parcel. Attachment A: Site Plan of proposed expansion Attachment B: Water Well Completion Report, Well #1 Attachment C: Water Well Completion Report, Well #2 Attachment D: Schematic diagram, Americast Filtera stormwater BMP Submitted by Nicholas H ns, CPG # 2801 001041 I 1March20, 2009 Le 08 -31 -2009 2801 001041 BOARD FOR GEOLOGY CERTIFIED AS A PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST NICHOLAS H EVANS 4609 BURNLEY STATION ROAD BARBOURSVILLE, VA 22923 v- o cmE .nus 3 9 4 Y 7 Tai Y/ I r 3/ j f: o 1 T T/ u V Y/ y T i 0 A , hi /) rr I 4, 1 i j i g!!a. u g— Sv I I, ____ N y' n / 8 - o s . 7J t: - o rE' 7" 1 i / / j 1 I t x I 4: T r4 I TI 3 ti y a a 4 4 . 400 75 ii r - 1 ti b w c C @ b I`° r 6 R 4 C I CI i s 1/ 1 & y N i 11 ' QI P I, i ia _ . 1 U p m V O g, I P) I i f L lip f1, H/ g a C rAi J ,/ m iu _ _ i z 0 II z 1 i ` ri S r a V `; Z N 0 Il l is 0 N ll l L w s IF ' ” II 1 n, , n I' rt - a _ m l I' it, - __ -- 4 - - ` - r_ i E— rf l O n y ' , n j 1 Ifi x Fir 1 s CO v c._ o RI IUMAGEN FERTILITY DIAGNOSTIC 1 o a oyM` o p ° N PHASE 3 9 v 1 \ O 6 z 8 ft M E 0 M At' g PROP OSED SITE PLAN f, k i 3 i\ J\ N F A J Commonwealth of Virginia ry 7 7! V n C N -rUniformWaterWellCompletionReportri 3 Owner DEBRA BRYANT / SMITH & ROBINSON Tax Map ID 79 AddresaC/O S. & R. 1128 E. HIGH ST. , CH' VILLE 22902 VDH Permit 101 -96 -0045 VWCB Permit Phone 971 -7026 VWCB ID w. Location HUNTERS WAY LOT # 9 Well Data County ALB General Information Drilling Method A R Date Completed 3/11/1996 Total Depth of Well 505' Depth to Bedrock 90'Yield 1 GPM Length of Test Static Water Level Stabilized Water Level Natural Flow Well Disinfected (Y or N)Disinfectant Used Amount Used Casing From 1 To 97 From To From To Size 61/4"Material PVC Size Materials Size Materials Weight Schedule Weight Schedule Weight Schedule Gravel Pack From N/A To N/A From To From To Grout From 0 To 50'From To From To Bore Hole Size 10"Bore Hole Size Bore Hole Size Type BENSEAL Type Type Method PUMPED Method Method Water Zones or Screened Intervals From 325'To 330'From To From To Mesh Size N/A Diam N/A Mesh Size Diam Mesh Size Diam Use Data Private Well: Domestic Agricultural Industrial Monitoring Public Well: Community Non Community X Abandonment Information* Bored or Dug Wells Wells other than Bored Wells Casing Removed, Y or N Casing removed Y or N? If Y, Depth to which casing was removed:If Y, Depth to which casing was removed Depth and Type of Fill:If applicable, depth (s), and type of gravel/sand fill: Source of Fill:Source of gravel or sand: Bentonite Plugs: From To From To Grouting: From To Method of permanently marking location: Drillers Log* Depth Description of Formation or Sediment Remarks 0-20 RED DIRT 20-90 BRN SHALE 90-505 GREENSTONE Name C. R. Moore Well Drilling Co., Inc. Address 2238 Richmond Road Charlottesville, Va. 22911 Phone co (434) 977 -3818 I certify that the information contained here is true and that this well was installed and constructed in accordance with the permit and further that the well complies w'th all applicable state and local regulations, ordinances and laws. Drillers Signature RONNIE ELLIOTT Date 3/18/96 Re esenting C. R. Moore Well Drilling Co. Inc. Virginia Contractors License Number 003400 4/70 , c C Commonwealth of Virginia jj Uniform Water Well Completion Report Owner .J v\r. g4.A. '+ 1C-Tax Map ID Address VOH Pannk 'l - 1 VWCa Permit Phone VWCB lo Location County d,vhA Well Data ' General Information 3 c3 SDrilingMethodDateCompletedSl - (C -IV Total Depth of Well Depth to Bedrock Thld 5%GPM)Length of Test Static Water Level Stabilized Want level Natural Flow (Rate) 3 WA Disinfected (V'or N)F pilot. ant peed Amount Used Casing r.. r From To From,,, To n' Fro 4 Q To Size :; Material Size _ .,, _ Material Size Material WeighVSchedule cl Weight/Schedule WeightWSchdule 4 Gravel Pack From To From To From To rout From To 5 From To From To Bor. Hole Size r Bore Hole Size Bor. Hole Size Type Type Type Method Method Method Water Zones or Screened intervals From To From To From .To Mesh Size Nam Mesh Size Diem Mesh Size Diam From To From To From To Mesh Size Diem Mesh Size Diem Mash Size Diem Use Data • Private Walt: Domestic ____ Agricultural Industrial Monitoring Public Well: Community Pion Community Abandorunent Information • Bored or Dug Walls Wells ether than bored Wells Casing Removed, Y or N ?:Casing removed, Y or N7 If Y, Depth to which casing was removed;Depth to which casing was removed Depth and Type of Fie:Apps, depth(s), and type of grsveisand fig: Source of Fill Source d gravel_gr sand: Rentonita Plugs: From to From to Cement: From to From to Method of permanently marking location: V War additional Shoots N nocassary) certify that the information contained hew law and that this won was installed and constructed in accordance with the permit and further that the well complies with aN amicable slide and local roguiallons, ordinances and laws. N FOSTER WELL is PUMP CO INC' Address 3705 DOBLEANN DRIVE CRAVT.ferrlir-la -TX VA Phone Ernt N Drillers Signature Oats Representing 4Pf & maw cin Twke. Virginia Contractors License Number 77115 (11SCIA5A Vi • t if. 1 , 114 41 A .. ti t , a• rri co P. tW iI mm i i j c cD C cD o rt C— f r—r^ r' 0_ t i s i O 4 y O y O 1 . 1 E. zE.- I CT d N CD — O 3 CD 12 CO m p y a 0 cu P CD CD MI C X dco G O O 4. 4 C rt et) 'V e 5 . cti O co O 0O c. S z m 0 , cp 1 t OO ! D co O g - Oe n C d RI H• M I p (" 03 1 N tG oro y 1 CD r T O 2 P ilMONIN• r V = l T l CD CA - ri a : 2' 11 y C Co CD O c. W N O O N -.! C T1 1 Humagen Fertility Diagnostics TMP 79-4C Tier 3 Groundwater Assessment Groundwater Management Plan Prepared for: Humagen Fertility Diagnostics, Inc. 2400 Hunters Way Charlottesville, VA 22911 April 21, 2009 Nick H. Evans PhD CPG Virginia Groundwater LLC 4609 Burnley Station Road Barboursville, VA 22923 Key Findings Hydrogeologic units: 1E (Blue Ridge East) Groundwater availability zone: Class 2 (medium relative groundwater availability) Average daily groundwater withdrawal: 885 gallons Theoretical natural recharge to site (daily): 896 gallons Site design aspects augmenting natural recharge: Groundwater withdrawals returned to ground through sanitary drainfield; stormwater management via on -site biofiltration BMPs Hydrogeologic conditions favorable to proposed use? Yes Site within groundwater sensitivity zone? No: the site is not within an area of recognized groundwater sensitivity as defined in the Water and Sanitary Sewer Design Standards Manual, Section 206.2: Site -Level Groundwater Assessment Standards Contamination threats on record: DEQ LUST case #19995016 (Virginia Department of Highways) within 2000 feet of site Additional contaminant threats observed in field reconnaissance? none Anticipated impacts of proposed use on existing users: none Groundwater management plan: Maintain existing biofiltration infrastructures Overview This proposal is to expand parking lot capacity at an existing business, Humagen Fertility Diagnostics, Inc., located on TMP 79 -4C, 2400 Hunters Way, off US 250 east of Charlottesville (Figure 1). The 2.75 -acre parcel presently contains an approximately 8000 square -foot building and asphalt parking lots with 37 spaces. The proposal would add 8 parking spaces on approximately 3400 square feet of new asphalt. A site plan showing the existing buildings, proposed development layout and approximate limits of land disturbance is included with this report Attachment A). The parcel is located in the watershed of an unnamed tributary of Barn Branch, which flows into the Rivanna River. Topographically, this parcel is on the side slope of a foothill on the south flank of the Southwest Mountains. The parcel has been substantially cleared and leveled to accommodate existing facilities. There are no streams, springs or other surface water features on the property. The parcel is bordered on the north by the Interstate Highway 64 right -of -way, and rural farmland to the north of the highway. Land use on adjoining parcels to the west and south is light industrial. There is a wooded stream bottom to the east of the parcel. There are two drilled wells on the property (locations on site plan, Attachment A) presently supplying water to the existing facility. The original well was drilled to a depth of 505 feet in 1996, with a reported yield of 1 gallon per minute. A second well was drilled in 2001 to a depth of 305 feet, with a reported yield of 3 gallons per minute. Completion Reports (GW2) for these wells are included with this report (Attachments B and C). The building has two separate water systems, each served by one well. Water usage is metered at each of the two inlets. Waste water is disposed of through a sanitary drainfield at the rear of the property. The manufacturing process at this facility does not use water. Water is used to supply bathrooms and kitchen needs of employees. There is one drip irrigation hose installed on the property, however that has only been used in the past to keep newly planted shrubs alive during the initial growing season, and has not been used in recent years (Attachment D). The facility operates two 8 -hour shifts Monday through Friday, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. There are approximately 40 people (maximum), working on -site at any given time during the work week. Daily water consumption for the facility averaged 885 gallons during the period 3/9 — 3/18/2009. o - n 0 ( Q o c J i i f - . - 11) ti a . 1 i 1 17, 1-- " - --- ; . i . 7 it ' s . , . ,-.- yt \ N:\ .-. g; 1 i I ) r . 1 11 I / -:'-- ''-' 1 n 1 / k 13 1 1: '% .''-'-\ \ , ' f r r t s I - 0c .. - 4 t 1 ' 1 i ' t 3 '\_ C, 4,S1 i '', z . ....,,,- -- ''' T-- 77/k• ((;\ 1- 1- — o d I'; l t i . 1 j 1 f i O tt 1 4 L I t tom y 1 k v 1 cr'\ ji vi 1 Ifti 1 0 ht, r i' l , ( J I \I J s 2 Illi t y , 1 t ‘‘\--.---.---t.,, l', r' 7 ' L 111 r i i;> /' r ' f / 1 . 1 0 1• = i 1. I i . ' ' I 1 I. i',....:, 4: ...„, a , , ,? .... ", „ :, , __::/: ,, y---. i ./§ t \''' k, t'; ..- cfiV, TiVe. '. 4.:; 1 4 fk r k.* 1 y ik,... ' 7 . 1 . " '; ,,,. ' .,;:„.(.,,.. 7 , . ,;. ' - . 4 L I ,): At jr" \\\........_„,..................... i.L.,.. - ...- . . . ,....., j/ ::: . \ _. I zr 02 i i ( 1 v I l t e ' UUU U rT' ,,' • J. g f q 1 f. ."? fi 1 r / ' t n J ! vs ' ' l+ I' 1 "'_ 1 \ L--' i. \ 41 p y - r7(. 1\____\'' Z''"---..., 37 ' } '` f ` ... Al 1..",.. . Lr. 1t \ _. _ 1 . i :. 7 . S J E O o Q _ 7 N Q D Hydrogeologic Assessment Bedrock geology The parcel is situated within the Catoctin Formation greenstone bedrock geologic unit (Figure 2.) The eastern contact between the Catoctin and overlying metasedimentary rocks is about 4000 feet southeast of the parcel. The parcel is within the Blue Ridge East (1E) hydrogeologic unit, with Class 2 (medium) relative groundwater availability, as defined in the Albemarle County Hydrogeologic Assessment Summary Report of 2003. No bedrock exposures were observed on the property during field reconnaissance. Bedrock fracture density and water well productivity The Catoctin greenstone does not contain primary intergranular porosity through which water might pass. Groundwater flow is confined to bedrock fractures and fissures. No significant linear features, fracture traces or structural features were identified on air photos or other maps in this study that would be useful indicators of the presence or orientation of bedrock fractures on this parcel. In the absence of good bedrock exposures with which to directly observe bedrock fractures, the yields of randomly -sited water wells can be used as a proxy for fracture density. Table 1 (below) summarizes county -wide data from the wells in the county database that were constructed in Catoctin greenstone bedrock. Table 1: domestic water well statistics from Albemarle County database Geologic map yield (gallons total well depth casing length Count unit per minute)feet)feet) Catoctin Average: 10.3 Average: 241 Average: 45 Formation Maximum:483 Maximum: 150 Maximum: 2,800CZc 117 In addition to the two wells on the property, there are three private wells in the Albemarle County database that are within 1000 feet of TMP 79 -4C (Figure 3). Data from those wells are reported in Table 2 (below). In addition, there is a public water supply well in the database adjacent to the parcel, however no well construction data is given. At least two additional wells are inferred on the basis of air photos and site reconnaissance to be present within 1000 feet of the parcel, although not in the county database. C a)I\-) CP cri 440, 114kiiislitisilsolkistko,,_ C.---"•-•.. 43 n" ( D 0 a o all ( 1 66 0 ( 0 e ..... . .0 3 w h I - 4. r CC) = Z: a z...., P'' : N- N., 71111111 N N NNY n 5 §Og r-. a C r g s 0 al 0 0 0 6 0 8 P i vow, 11 Q t D 7 a_ W 2 2 N n i5 rn m m ED m n 0 D C 0 D 0 Q.. h D a v FA Q Q w N I, I' t- D N 0) O m CO o J• cD n O n CD c r. 4, rh o 0 O 4 5' 0 O D 0 h 0 4; 0 CD u) Q F w Y D r .: : .. v+n CD Table 2: Data for wells within 1000 feet of TMP 79 -4C indicates existing_ well on TMP 79-4C) total depth casing length yield (gallons static water feet)feet)per minute)level (feet) 305 62 1 165 80 20 58 145 60 20 505 92 1 305 80 3 Overall, the data indicate that greenstone is favorable for groundwater development in terms of fracture density. However, the success of a water well drilled at a given location still depends on whether or not the well intersects water - bearing fractures. A dry hole results if no water - bearing fractures are encountered at the chosen drilling site. The existing wells on the parcel are below average in terms of yields reported in the county database. Soils and saprolite Soils on the parcel are dominantly Rabun clay (Figure 4). These soils are deep and well- drained, with moderate permeability and water capacity. With an vo.,average thickness of about 45 feet indicated by average casing lengths (Table Figure 4: Soils in the vicinity of TMP 79 -4C K r / ' 3E 71C U 7-k, 1 7 ' • ' ? 33 F nw 71D 26C3 m o JS 1 72°8 D J,258 Soils Units: 2603t E lD eG"C. ; 4 71 D: Rabun clay loam,z5c c3 z3c 15 25% Slope r mni 1& 798 e 796 yksI ro 72C3 Rabun cla ,Ali 71C 7 - 15% slo ep severely eroded s 7203 796: Starr Silt loam, 2 - 7% slope110g mrc. 12 ±. 111 .1 , a238 2 710 off o r 12D 238 iillt 798 i ' YY 76 7IC 23B n yr' 1), this soil - saprolite column is well suited to groundwater storage and transmission to bedrock fractures. Casing lengths of existing wells on TMP 79- 4C (80 and 92 feet respectively, Table 2), indicate that the soil - saprolite column is exceptionally thick on this parcel, which is favorable in terms of groundwater recharge. Groundwater flow, recharge and discharge Groundwater flow in the vicinity of TMP 79 -4C is estimated to be generally in a southerly direction (Figure 5), with recharge on the slopes of the Southwest Mountains, and discharge into unnamed tributaries of Barn Branch, and ultimately, the Rivanna River. Flow is driven by the strong topographic gradient on the south - facing flank of the Southwest Mountains. Near - surface groundwater flow paths are influenced by local topography. On this parcel, there is a strong easterly component driven by the steep local drainage to the east. At deeper levels, groundwater flow through bedrock fractures is likely driven by the overall regional southerly gradient. Figure 5: Predicted groundwater flow paths in the vicinity of TMP 79 -4C I,.."2,, ' t J i 1,Q- - \_,;."' .... - `fir.. r \ i /7, , l' ' \ 14 \I7 , ' ' ) j .11 t"\.\SCI:‘ Ir 7 r 2 .q° \11 Ii L•Z \ 11;7 I r...:\ ‘a% • 1 A_.:_t 7- .1:: - . - 4, 6 .,"A Iv c ......,,,, j ,,, _ ___. T 7 -- , .,. t,,./ N._k--- xy ......„ .... -- 5 — . ji 1 i\ • ''f t Iii. -1. 4-- i, t.,..--___-_,)„..',„ I 1-- -;" .-,..__ — 4rt-- 4 r i 1 1 4 r1 ( -- predicted h T-,.-- 1 (o groundwater i . .. -i flow direction l,', ma i i I location of f=- =- - 1 petroleumT =X__ r , r,gyp ?5t`G Quaror `release 4_,--`1—_,„,,..2.--r`N . -s 1i/ (% ' ` l ' 19995016 ) t u-y ^ 300 Groundwater sensitivity Contaminant threats TMP 79 -4C is not within an area of recognized groundwater sensitivity according to a published Albemarle County study, or databases that were assembled during the 2003 Albemarle County Hydrogeologic Assessment, Phase II (Figure 6). However, the parcel is within 2000 feet of LUST case #19995016, which is a petroleum release that occurred at a Virginia Department of Highways fueling facility in 1999. This is listed as a "closed case" in the Virginia DEQ database. TMP 79 -4C is on the other side of a minor drainage divide from the site of this petroleum release (Figure 5). This topographic feature is likely a divide for local groundwater flow; it is unlikely that wells on the parcel will be impacted by this spill. Light industrial land uses on adjoining parcels to the east and south pose no inherent contaminant threats to this parcel under normal circumstances. TMP 79 -4C is located immediately south of, and down hydraulic gradient from Interstate Highway 64. A vehicular crash or spill on that highway could potentially impact groundwater on site. There are several existing drainfields inferred from air photos and field reconnaissance within 1000 feet of TMP 79 -4C (Figure 3). One of these is immediately up gradient on the adjacent parcel to the west. Failure of this drainfield could impact groundwater on site. Public water supply wells There are no public water supply wells within 1000 feet of the parcel. One well that had been under Virginia Department of Health oversight is located about 200 feet south of the parcel. However, according to the Virginia Office of Drinking Water, that well is no longer in service (personal communication, Carl Christiansen, Virginia Office of Drinking Water, 3/16/09). Potential impacts of proposed use Well capacity and predicted withdrawals The proposed use would continue withdrawing groundwater from the two existing wells on the property. Assuming the reported yields for these wells are accurate, the wells are theoretically capable of producing 5760 gallons of water per day. At a more conservative duty cycle of 50 %, this equates to 2880 gallons per day. Permanent water meters were installed on March 9, 2009, and data collected over a period of 7 working days (Table 3). The metering data indicate that under present conditions, aggregate water usage on the property averages 5 != s" 1 •••= 5 cp a ( D P I 4, ...< OI 0 - 0 11 cla n,.. i . f l , el 1 t 0 D 14 „,,--,.., A,,rt . ‘,. ti.„-\ 4 ,.—‹‘----\ i c s k ,...„.....‘ s. \ ‘ 1"-- t 1: 3 f) N." N, V s, 0 0 D 6 „.... . ,, \ t 1 z 0, Pi f \ f c f-_-,-,‘ I in s ..;.. 4._ 7 / r N j 7--•: 7 ----- • 1 1 cs, ..,) 1 0 t t I . t i v h'. CD Z 7----- ri7: i 1 I U) .• 4. x 1 \ 0_ , 9 1. 2 , fj c \ . , -/'''' t .„ ,, (--- 1 t ',, Ai k: -- A -.,..,.,•, 1 )`.. kl, • -..'" e,-- - - rz›. 1 - S n o o_ 0 M , N---::. 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Table 3: Metering data from two existing wells on TMP 79-4C all readings in gallons, recorded at 11:30 AM) 3/09/2009 meter meter average daily well ID meters readings on readings on usage over 7 installed)3/16/2009 3/18/2009 working days 3111/1996 plumbed 0 2100 3051 436 downstairs) 11/15/2001 plumbed 0 2282 3141 449 upstairs) In the absence of aquifer testing to verify the true yield of these wells, it appears the water supply is adequate to supply the proposed use. Note (1): Although there is one drip irrigation hose installed on the property, irrigation was only used to keep newly planted shrubs alive during the initial growing season. That system has not been turned on in recent years Attachment D). Note (2): The initial draft of this report (3/20/2009) was based on the assumption that the applicant intended to increase the number of employees from 30 to 42. In fact the applicant does not intend to increase the number of employees from the current maximum of approximately 40 persons on site at any one time Attachment E). Water budget estimate for site Annual precipitation: 44 inches Conservative estimate for percentage of precipitation contributing to natural groundwater recharge: 10% Annual groundwater recharge: 4.4 inches Daily natural groundwater recharge: 0122 inches = .0010 feet Daily recharge per acre: 001 feet X 43560 square feet per acre = 43.56 cubic feet Gallons recharge per day per acre: 43.56 cubic feet X 7.48 gallons per cubic foot = 326 gallons per day per acre Gallons per day natural recharge over entire site: 326 gallons per acre X 2.75 acres = 896 gallons Site conditions that mitigate groundwater withdrawal The water budget estimate indicates that current average daily groundwater withdrawals (885 gallons) are about equal to theoretical daily groundwater recharge (896 gallons). However, design elements on site substantially augment natural groundwater recharge. The manufacturing process on this site does not consume water. A large proportion of groundwater withdrawals are returned to the ground, and contribute to recharge, through a sanitary drainfield. This is the principal means through which groundwater withdrawals are mitigated on site. In addition, there are existing stormwater management BMPs on site that partially limit offsite runoff, and contribute to groundwater recharge. These include a biofiltration structure adjacent to the main parking lot, and the use of porous gravel beds beneath the eves of the building. Stormwater management for the proposed parking lot expansion includes a BMP that has bioretention and infiltration components (Attachment F). This installation would contribute to groundwater recharge. Potential for impacts to existing users It is not anticipated that continued withdrawal at current levels will impact existing groundwater users on adjoining parcels or elsewhere. The proposed use does not involve activities that pose a threat of toxic spill under normal circumstances. Reserve wellfield TMP 79 -4C is limited by its small size and required setbacks in terms of possible locations for replacement wells. Dedicated Monitoring well Given limited options for drilling sites, a dedicated monitoring well may not be appropriate for this parcel. Attachment A: Site Plan of proposed expansion Attachment B: Water Well Completion Report, Well #1 Attachment C: Water Well Completion Report, Well #2 Attachment D: Letter dated April 16, 2009 from Debra Bryant, CEO, Humagen Fertility Diagnostics, Inc., attesting to irrigation usage at the facility Attachment E: Letter dated April 3, 2009 from Debra Bryant, CEO, Humagen Fertility Diagnostics, Inc., attesting to the number of employees at the facility Attachment F: Schematic diagram, Americast Filtera stormwater BMP Submitted by Nicholas H. CPG # 2801 001041 rid i April 21, 2009 A.- I08 -31 - 2009 2801 001041 BOARD FOR GEOLOGY CERTIFIED AS A PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST NICHOLAS H EVANS 4609 BURNLEY STATION ROAD BARBOURSVILLE, VA 22923 ppaa.((, ,:5Lv= r..oa c - - 4. n.c, i _ • ; . . , - . v i . . , r ' - . . = r , - n. -., , , ci a1) r. t Bocr, Director 2 ii 3 n; Pf 4 m .- y n""U , J - - R , 1 1' Pr 7,, r l 1 / 7/ 7 1 I 7 r 0 n IN r F 1 . c,' yi - y l I a f it .. I r Q p N/ f/ o z r i' I. 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HIGH ST. , CH' VILLE 22902 VDH Permit 101 - 96 - 0045 VWCB Permit Phone 971 -7026 VWCB ID Location HUNTERS WAY LOT # 9 Welt Data General Information County ALB Drilling Method A R Date Completed 3/11 /1996 Total Depth of Well 505' Depth to Bedrock 90'Yield 1 GPM Length of Test Static Water Level Stabilized Water Level Natural Flow Well Disinfected (Y or N)Disinfectant Used Amount Used Casing From 1 To 92'From To From To Size 61/4"Material PVC Size Materials Size Materials Weight Schedule Weight Schedule Weight Schedule Gravel Pack From N/A To N/A From To From To Grout From 0 To 50'From To From To Bore Hole Size 10"Bore Hole Size Bore Hole Size Type BENSEAL Type Type Method PUMPED Method Method Water Zones or Screened Intervals From 325'To 330'From To From To Mesh Size N/A Diam N/A Mesh Size Diam Mesh Size Diam Use Data* Private Well: Domestic Agricultural Industrial Monitoring Public Well: Community Non Community X Abandonment Information" Bored or Dug Wells Wells other than Bored Wells Casing Removed, Y or N Casing removed Y or N? If Y, Depth to which casing was removed:If Y, Depth to which casing was removed Depth and Type of FiII:If applicable, depth (s), and type of gravel /sand fill: Source of Fill:Source of gravel or sand: Bentonite Plugs: From To From To Grouting: From To Method of permanently marking location: Drillers Log" Depth Description of Formation or Sediment Remarks 0-20 RED DIRT 20-90 BRN SHALE 90-505 GREENSTONE Name C. R. Moore Well Drilling Co., Inc. Address 2238 Richmond Road Charlottesville, Va. 22911 Phone co 434) 977 -3818 I certify that the information contained here is true and that this well was installed and constructed in accordance with the permit and further that the well complies w'thth all state and local regulations, ordinances and laws. Drillers Signature RONNIE ELLIOTT 1 , Date 3/18/96 Re esenting C. R. Moore Well Drilling Co. Inc. Virginia Contractors License Number 003400 A 7' I 0 ukA 1(7 C Commonwealth of Virginia UniformUniform Water Well Completion Report Owner a v,. t`44.A. -4 taJJ"Tax Map ID Address VOH P•rmh VWCB Permit Phone VWCB * ID Location County C Mali g- Weil Data • General Information r Svc1 Drilling Method Data Completed I 1 - fC "el Total Depth of Wen Depth to Bedrodt Yield GPM)length of Test Static Water Level Stabled Water level Natural Flow (Rate) 3 Well Disinfected (Y or N) i Disinfectant )s.d .,!_,„_Amount Used Casing 1 ri From To From To! From To kSizeMaterial Size __ Material Size Material Weight/Schedule .V Weight/Schedtde Weigh•/Schedule r ' . Gravel Pack From To From To From To gout rom To 5 0 From To From To Bore Hole Size r Bor. Hole Size Boni Hole Size Type tPP Type Type Method Method Method Water Zones or Screened Intervals y From To From To From .To Mesh Size Diam Mesh Size Dian Mesh Size Diam From To From To From To Mesh Size Diam Mesh Size Diam Mesh Size Diam Use Data • Private Well: Domestic -Agricultural Industrial Monitoring Public Weil: Community Non Community Abandonment Information • Bored or Dug Wells Wells other than Bored Wells Casing Removed, Y or N ?:Casing removed, Y or NT if Y, Depth to which casing was removed:D. b which casing was removed: Depth and Type of Fin:Nppnkabis, depth(s), and type of grsvaYaand fill: Source of FIN Source of gravel.ar sand: ientonite Plugs: From to From to C.m.M: From to From to Method of permanently marking location: V User additional Sheets N necessary) I certify that the information contained hem is Vu and that this well was installed and constructed in accordance with the permit and further that the well complies with all applicable gala and local ragulations, ordinances and laws. Name FOSTER WELL & PUMP CO INC Address 3705 DOBLEANN DRIVE HARTJTrr i XX VA 7 Phone Erilf Drillers Signature Date Ropresonting FrO f L MOM fYI TN?! Virginia Contractors License Numb*, 7711g 1315Q/15A vi r vt-c (4 Kt Oq t IN 4 Aiki HUMAGEN April 16, 2009 Dr. Nick Evans v Virginia Groundwater LLC CH.=9L27 FsVILLF 226 -4609 Burnley Station Road U- 979 -4000 Barboursville, VA 22923 F. .i24 -2Q -:_972 Dear Dr. Evans: Concerning the irrigation system at Humagen Fertility Diagnostics, there was a drip hose system installed (1 hose) to keep the shrubs alive when they were first planted (2001). Once the plants were established, the system was no longer used. No one remembers the last time it was used, but certainly not in the last 3 years. Please let me know if you need more information. st gards t Debra Bryant, c P k .D. CEO, Humagen Fertility Diagnostics, Inc. E Mae HUMAGEN April 3, 2009 Dr. Nick Evans Virginia Groundwater LLC 4609 Burnley Station Road Barboursville. VA 22923 Dear Dr. Evans: I have reviewed the groundwater report you prepared for Humagen Fertility Diagnostics, Inc. Thank you for preparing it. I found one calculation that is based on an assumption that we will increase the number of employees. There are no plans to increase the number of employees, so the actual water meter readings are what we currently use and will use in the foreseeable future. We now rent parking spaces across the street and need additional parking for those employees on our property. We run two shifts, so the maximum number of employees in the building at any one time is approximately 40. Please make this change to the report or call if you need more information. Thank you for your help. Best regards, Debra Bryant, Ph.D. CEO, Humagen Fertility Diagnostics, Inc. i S` Ik w Q. O O CL 7. rn j m 0 d CD d a CO 1 54 ma 11, 1 c. w d o i O d g O 1 6dith C CD I 1111I O N t; I ( _ il 1 s o jjj 4 qq r ara. t sa 090 is,,., . 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