Row KowALEUSKY GEO. Donald B. Kowalewsky ENVIRONMENTAL & March 1, 1995 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Job No.: 93C581F 1.001 City of Calabasas 26135 Mureau Road, Suite 200 Calabasas, CA 91302 Attention: Mr. Dale Lipp SUBJECT. REPORT NO. 3 - EVALUATION OF WATER SAMPLES FOR SEWAGE RELATED CONSTITUENTS; VALDEZ ROAD LANDSLIDE, CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA. REFERENCES: Donald B, Kowalewsky Environmental and Engineering Geology; 1995; Report No, 2; Evaluation of water samples for sewage-related constituents, Valdez Road landslide, City of Calabasas; Consultant Report dated January 16, 1995, Job No 93C581F 1.002, Donald B. Kowalewsky Environmental and Engineering Geology; 1994; Evaluation of surface and subsurface water for sewage-related constituents Valdez Road landslide, City of Calabasas; Consultant Report dated July 1, 1994, Job No. 93C581F 1,002, Donald B. Kowalewsky Environmental and Engineering Geology; 1993; Engineering geologic report and geotechnical report for repair of Valdez Road Landslide, City of Calabasas; Consultant Report dated July 30, 1993; Job No. 93CS81F 1,002. Introduction In compliance with your request, we have maintained a program of water sampling and testing during grading operations associated with the Valdez Road landslide repair. Laboratory testing bas been directed at identifying constituents typically associated with contamination from nearby sewage sources. The purpose of this sampling and testing was to evaluate possible contamination of groundwater and surface runoff due to malfunctioning sewage systems reported to be present inthe neighborhood, This letter addresses results of recent tests performed on a sample obtained at the southwest corner of 23367 Valdez Road on February 21, 1995 27101 Old Chimney Road Malibu, California 90265 (310) 457-2456FRON KOURLEUSKY GEO. 3.024998 11412 Page 2 City of Calabasas Sampling Procedure ‘The recent sample was collected by a Certified Engineering Geologist from our office using approved handling techniques, The most recent water sample was collected at the southwest corner of 23367 where seepage flows onto the ground surface from the annular space around a white, p.v.c. pipe, The purpose of that pipe is unknown, Discharge from this area collects on the surface and flows onto the roadway. The sample was collected by immersing a sterile sample bottle into free flow. All testing was performed by Morning Star Laboratories. A description and test results for this sample are included as sample Number 11 in Table I. Copies of lab reports are attached Discussion Unlike earlier samples obtained in the Valdez Road arca, Sample 11 tests highly positive for both E-Coli and coliform bacteria, This suggests a significant health risk, As note previously, earlier test results indicated high E-Coli but low or nil coliform count. The apparent change, may be a function of where the previous samples were taken, or indicate that failure of the septic system may be periodic. Observation of the front yard suggests that the septic tank has a cover that may be frequently removed for pumping, Failure to pump on a frequent schedule may result in highly contaminated effluent flowing into the street. In any event, given that ponding from the sewage system discharge is nearly constant in front of the residence at 23367 Valdez Road, in our opinion, even one result positive for E-Col is cause for concern Conclusions and Recommendations In our opinion, the recent test results suggest a significant health hazard related to the sewage effluent that accumulates on the roadway south of 23367 Veldez Road. A similar condition may exist in front of 23408 Valdez Road where obvious greywater discharge and possible effluent results in a constantly saturated ground and local ponding, We strongly recommend that the Los Angeles County Health Department review this additional data and seriously consider taking whatever steps necessary 10 ameliorate any health hazards. A field meeting should be scheduled between representatives of the County Health Department, City of Calabasas and our office to review the site conditions and discuss alternative solutions. This office cannot recommend collection of effiuent and discharge into the storm drain system without a clear finding by County Health that utilizing such a method will not create a potential downstream health hazard. The contractor's construction schedule is such that this meeting should take place prior to March 9th, 1995FROM KOURLEUSKY GEO. Page 3 City of Calabasas 802.1995 11843 P ‘We will work to accommodate your schedule for this meeting. Please make the necessary arrangements and contact our office at your earliest possible convenience. Thank you for this ‘opportunity to be of service, Christopher J. Sexton Certified Engineering Geologist 1441 Attachments: Laboratory Report Table I - Test Results ec Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Donald B. Kowalewsky Certified Engineering Seas ve / Gl Rha (ibs “7Page 4 City of Calabasas os.02.1998 ras TABLEL DESCRIPTION Total Coliform GAPNY’ Ton] PNY casa 1 Taken fern outlet of uppor backdvain, central oulet where water iy constantly dripping. Taker to evaluate possibly of offsite sewage 22, Cr 2 Taken in discharge from the well thet drains the Keyway. Well inp was alowed to run for sovoral minutes riot to (king sample. “Taken to evaluate possibility that keyway is callcting sewage-contaminoted water ether due to subsurface flow from the ‘seepage pts neated in the eur yard area of 23367 Valdez Road of from the French drain that conducts suzfuce ow wider the driveway 11 23367 Valdez Rond, arf a2 eaiisa 3 ‘Taken from surface flow downstream (oust of driveway) of 23367 Valdez Road. At this point, flow emerges from a gravel dein that carries flow unerncath the driveway of 23367 Valder Rood. This is the neatest surface flow dovnisteun ofthe house; however walor thas travoled through «grave! blanket anda thin section of soil prior tosurfheing. Taken to evaluate possible seways contributions ay surface flow passes south of 29367 Veldez Rod 22 a2 r Chie 4 “Taken from surfooe low just wpatrenm (west o) the drivewny of 23367 Valdez Road. Topography suggests the openly fos contamination due ( overlad flow from 23367 i fly low al this point. Serfece flow drops into a subsurface gravel drain. Discharge ‘hom this drain surfaces ust east ofthe driveway where Sample 3 was collected, Suanple 4 iuken to evaluate possible sewage contributions as surface flow passes south of 23367 Valder Read, and to serve asa comparison with results oblained frm Samnptew 3 and S. a2 | Aina 5 “Taken for surfese Mow approximately 75 fee upstaura of the west codge of the erivoway at 23367 Valdez Row, ‘The potentol for contamination in thie sample from 23367 Valder Red is Vitlly ‘nonexistent due to topographic and geologic conditions, Token to ‘compare results from sorfnce inflow above 23367 Valdez Road with ‘those from surface flow below 23367 Valdez Road. az aa ‘o7I94 6 Collected in dseharge from pomp wed to ewe emporary rump Focated south of vacont ot between 23837 and 23367 Valdez Rodd ‘Stamp wns created to contain sfc Now on dirt coud, Standard Plato Count reported a 1600/1. F-Coli was not measur aa oia6io4 7 Collected fom standing poo! of water at northeast comer of 23408 ‘Valder Rond. Water is believed to discharge directly from the sewage system fr this property. E-Coli was nol measure. 316 Tons 8 Cellecied approximtely two feet below the saree in excovation for road cleanout directly south of 23367 Valder Road. Water was ‘aaveling along svler space around » PVC water pipe ad is believed to discharge irorly fram the sowoge system for 23367 Voldsz Road, E-Coli was not measured. >16 12904 9 Collected from steams of water running fem surface pook at northeast comer of 23408 Valdez Roud (xcu Saupe #7). 160,000 150s 10 Collecied from water bubbling to the surface and flowing in roadway ot wes odge of driveway for 29967 Valdez Ros. 16,000 215 ir * MPN - Most Probable Nu +N - Not Monstued Callected frm woter bubbling fom nnutar space rend PVC outside Stont wall 23367 Velder Road jumber (organisms per gram) 160,000 160,000