County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Environmental Health
5050 Commerce Drive
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(888) 700-9995
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Permitting Requirements for Exploration Hole (Boring) and Soil Vapor Probe
Exploration holes (or Borings) and Cone Penetrometer Tests (CPT) for the purpose of determining hydrological conditions at a site, which are conducted at a depth greater than 10 feet below ground surface in the vadose zone or at any depth in the saturated zone, are required to submit a work plan and application to the Drinking Water Program. If an exploration hole (or Boring) or Cone Penetrometer Test (CPT) does not exceed 10 feet below ground surface and is not located within the saturated zone, a work plan and application is not required.
No permit is required for Soil Vapor Probe installed in vadose zone. A permit will be required if they reach saturated zone during the installation of the probe.
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2018-2019 License/Permit Fees
