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Hydrogeological Report Highlights:

8.0 Regulatory Oversight                                                                                                                                        

In 1997, Avita provided information to the MDEQ regarding their bottled water source. The MDEQ reviewed this information and on November 24, 1997, provided a letter to Avita granting a "Michigan Source Approval" for the bottled water source. As stated in the MDEQ's November 24th letter, "Your source has been inspected and meets current Michigan construction and isolation requirements." MDEQ also indicated that review of water quality data demonstrated that the "source meets all water quality requirements as defined under Michigan's Safe Drinking Water Act."

Subsequent to the issuance of the Michigan Source Approval, Avita applied for a bottled water license from the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA). Licenses have been issued to Avita for bottling water since 1987.

In addition to state regulatory oversight, Avita also participates in a third party conformity assessment of its bottling operations with NSF International (NSF) of Ann Arbor, Michigan. On November 17, 2003, NSF certified that Avita conforms to the requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration's quality standards for bottled water.

9.0 Conclusions                                                                                                                                                    

The purpose of this SHR was to satisfy the hydrogeologic reporting requirements of several states, including but not limited to the State of New York. This report provides a description of the geology and hydrogeology of the region and area in proximity to the subject site. Aquifer hydraulic characteristics, groundwater levels, horizontal direction of groundwater flow and horizontal flow gradient have been defined. Groundwater quality data and regulatory reviews of the Avita Artesian Water facility are also presented. Based upon the data reviewed and collected as part of this source hydrogeologic evaluation, the following conclusions can be made:

  1. Avita is located in a region occupied by glacial moraines and outwash deposits. The demonstrated maximum thickness of the glacial deposits is 127-feet. However, these deposits are believed to be up to 300-feet thick and consist primarily of sand and gravel.

  2. Groundwater flow within the unconsolidated deposit in the vicinity of the subject site originates within the area of Coy Moraine, moves southeasterly through the subject site and eventually discharges into Beaver Creek.

  3. No sites of environmental concern were identified at the subject site or within a 1-mile radius of the subject site.

  4. Utilizing the following input parameters K = 3 to 30 ft/day, l = 0.004 and n = 0.20, the horizontal groundwater velocity within the unconsolidated soils is estimated to range from 0.06 to 0.6-ft/day or approximately 22 to 220-ft/year.

  5. Avita Well #1 was installed in 1948 adjacent to an existing groundwater seep (spring). Groundwater currently flows unrestricted to the ground surface at a rate of 20 to 25-gallons per minute. The dynamic head within Avita #1 is at least 6-feet above grade.

  6. Indirect observations imply that the groundwater seep (spring) located adjacent to Avita #1 may be connected to Avita #1.

  7. Groundwater from the Avita #1 source as well as the finished product water, meets USEPA's MCL and SMCL water quality standards.

  8. Groundwater from the Avita #1 source as well as the finished product water meets MDEQ's water quality requirements as defined under the State of Michigan's Safe Drinking Water Act and has been licensed to bottle water by the Michigan Department of Agriculture.

  9. Avita participates in a third party conformity assessment of its bottling operation and has been certified by NSF to conform to the bottled water standards of the United States Food and Drug Administration.

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