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Application
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. %?-//* supporting the Carlsbad Watershed Network grant applic;
and authorizing staff to participate in meetings of the Carlsbad Watershed Network.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Carlsbad Watershed Network is a non-profit organization coordinated by the Reso
Conservation District of Greater San Diego County and is comprised of the following groups.
0 Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation
0 Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
0 Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation
0 San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy
The Resource Conservation District, on behalf of the Carlsbad Watershed Network, is applying tc
State Water Resources Control Board for a $150,000 grant to develop a comprehensive, strat
Watershed Management Plan that involves all stakeholders in the Carlsbad Hydrologic Unit.
plan is needed because of the lack of an existing plan that is both regional in nature and has br
based input and support from all stakeholders. The City of Carlsbad can support this effor
adopting the attached Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Support of the grant application has no direct fiscal impact. Grant funds and matching funds from
Carlsbad Watershed Network would fund all proposed activities. Authorizing staff to participai
meetings will utilize staff resources, but will not result in additional direct costs.
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE CARLSBAD
WATERSHED NETWORK GRANT APPLICATION AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS OF THE
CARLSBAD WATERSHED NETWORK
WHEREAS, The Carlsbad Watershed Network is a non-profit organization coordinai
the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County; and
WHEREAS, the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, Escondido Creek Consen
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation, Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation and San Elijo LL
Conservancy all participate in the Carlsbad Watershed Network; and
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Watershed Network is committed to the implementing pn
to benefit the natural resources in the Carlsbad hydrologic Unit; and
WHEREAS, The Resource Conservation District, on behalf of the Carlsbad Wate
Network, is applying to the State Water Resources Control Board for a $150,000 grant to de
a comprehensive, strategic Watershed Management Plan that involves all stakeholders i
Carlsbad Hydrologic Unit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carl
California, as follows:
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2. That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, supports the Car
Watershed Network grant application.
That the above recitations are true and correct.
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3. That staff is authorized to participate in meetings of the Carlsbad Watershed Neh
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City C
Id on the 14 day of April , 1998 by the following vote, to wit:
AYEScouncil Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall & Finnila
ABSENT: Nygaard
(SEAL)
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Questionnaire Puel
STATE WATER RESOURCES COHTROL BOARD
WY 1999 CWA 205(j) and Section 319 (h) Grant Programs
Check the appropriate lines:
205 (3) WQ Planning Grant Application X
319 (h) NPS Implementation Grant Application
Region Specific Project yeS
Projects of Statewide Significance m
AGENCY:
A)DL]RESS :
~esource Cqns efvatj~on District of Greater &q~ Diwo Courrty
332 S. Junber Street. Suit e 110
Escondido. CA 92025
PROJECT DIRECTOR: Penny Do- E-mail : penny@rcdsandieao.ora
PHONE : 1zso) 745-2E 1
PROJECT
FEDERAL TAX I.D. NO.: 95-586060
TITLE : Watershed Manaaement Plan for Carlsbad Hvdrolonic Unit
PROBLEM ( S )
BEING AbDRESBED:
plan to tmtect and enhence water aual’hr. (coliform in laaoons).
WATEF~BODY~ATERSHED:
Batiauitos Lamon. Aaua Hedionda Laaoon. San Eiiio Lapoon. Escondido Creek, San Marc0 una Vista C reek Lake Sen M~KQS
Lack of a mrd inated. cornmhmsive watershed menaaement
Cerlsbad Hvdroleg ic Unit [including Buena Vista Laaoon.
and Cetavera Lake.
FISCAL SUMMARY:
SWRB Funds Requested: $ 150,000
Match Contribution $ 61,993 (Note: 205 (j) Planning grant8 require a 25% non-federal match 319(k
Implementation grants require a 409 non-federal match)
Total Project Budget $ 211,993
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, ROJECT DESCRIPTION: BUDGET SUMMARY SHEET
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FY 1999 CWA Sectione 20S(j) and 319(h) Grant Program6
AGENCY: &SO urce Conservation District of Greater San Dieao County
Total Match SWRCB Share Budget Share
A. Personnel Ser~icee 107,965 55 D 440 42,525
B. Operating Expenses 26,063 3 D 053 23,010
c. Property Acquisitions - Equipment 0 0 0 - Furniture 0 0 0 - Portable assets 0 0 0 - Electronic data 0 0 0
- Miscellaneous 0 0 0
proceming equip. 0 0 0
D. Profeaeional and 77 I 965 3,500 74,465 consulting Services
E. con~truction Expenses 0 0 0 (319 (h) grants only)
TOTAL BUDGET 211,993 61,993 150,000
Describe the source, nature (cash, in kind services, etc. of the non- federal matching funds indicated above.
The RCD, members of the Carlsbad Watershed Network (4 lagwn foundations and
one creek foundation), SANDAG, California Coastal Conservancy and City of
Carlsbad will commit staff time to assist in the project development. In-kind operatino
expenses come from these sources as well.
List any previous 205(j) planning grants or 319(h) implementation grants awarded for work in this watershed.
List grants from other agencieB that have been used or are currently
being used to support work in this watershed.
None
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RCD Agricultural Grant to the RwQCB to determine source of coliform bacteria in &
Hedionda Lagoon fisheries. $33,607.
Department of Conservation. Grants to Oistrids, to prepare framework plan. $1 5,000
(PENDING APPROVAL)
The 606 Studio, Department of Landscape Architecture, California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona, - a project to gather end enelyzing existing information in the
watershed to better understand it's functioning and the relationship between human
uses and natural processes. (funded by the University)
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PROJECT QUESTIONAIRE
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2. Lead Agency : Resource Conservetion District
of Greater San Diego County
332 S. Juniper Street, Suite 11 0
Escondido, CA 92025
Project name: Watershed Management Plan for Carlsbad Hydrologic Unit
Addre88:
project Director; Penny hckrv. becut ive Director
I Phone: 1
3, Waterehed in which the project will be undertaken-
Carlabed Hydrologic Unit
4. Project Description: Pleaee provide a deecription of the project including a problem statement, specific water quality goals involved, proposed actions, and epecific activities and elements to be funded using this grant- (Use remainder of front and bacl of this page. )
The project is to create a comprehensive strategic Watershed Management Pii
that involves all stakeholders. The watershed, Carlsbed Hydrologic Unit (904) is a 21
square mile, roughly triangular shaped strip which includes four unique coastal lagw
and three major creeks, urban and natural drainage, native vegetation, open 8pac9,
agriculture, fisheries and beaches. These diverse landscapes offer habitet to
endangered and threatened species in Southern Cal ifomia.
Cadsbad Hydrolagic Unit will move into the seven-year study cycle of the
RWQCB in July 1998. In looking at the problem of wafer quafity impairments, the
RWQCB has added three lagoons in this watershed to the 303(d) list. Identifree
problems common to all include coliform bacteria, sedimentation, and eutrophication.
In responding to the RWQCB focus on watershed management, the Resource
Conservation District of Greater San Diego County, with the support of the California Coastal Consewancy, coordinated the formation of the Cadsbad Watershed Network
(CWN). The CWN is B group of nonprofit organizations committed to the common
goals of implementing projects to benefit the natural resources in the Carlsbad
Hydrologic Unit. Each organization is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the
natural resoums in the region, improving access, and educsting people to the value these natural areas and the resources they offer. The CWN has reached consensus
that the best way to move forward is through the development of shared solutions for
common problems. The members signed a Memorandum of Agreement at a press
conference on February 12, 1998. Through this MOA the six organizations have form
a partnership to secure funding to resolve mutual concerns on a watershed basis.
Water Quelity is one of three identified focus issues for this group.
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These organizations, along with federal, state end local agencies have
developed various management plans. None of these plans can be applied on a
regional basis and few of these plans have had stekeholder and regulatory input whic makes it difficult to implement the strstegies developed in these plans. This project \
research and analyze existing environmental data and involve stakeholders in the
development of a management plan for watershed management-
This project will assist the Regional Board's study process, demonstrate the benefits of natural resourn partnerships, provide a foundation for 8 mmpmhmive
watershed management plan and a basis for future project implementation.
Name :
Date of most recent contact: March 13,19981April , 1998
5. SWRCB or RWQCB staff contacted: Greg Peters / Paul Richter
Phone : (61 9) 467-2976
6. Cooperating Agencies: Note any formal agreement to cooperate.
Agency Name: Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (CW Cooperative Agreerneni
Role/contribution to Project : Liaison to major stakeholders in the Agua
Hedionde sub-watershed (including San Diego Ga8 & Electric, Kelly Land Trust)
email : ghill&~ia.e&
contact person : G~w Hill /760) 729-04 94
Agency Name: The Escandido Creek Conservancy (CWN Cooperative &reemel
Role/Contribution to Project: Liaison to major stakeholders in the Escondi
Creek Are8 (including City of Escondido, Olivenhain Water District)
Contact person: Bv~ Barker y601471-9354
e-mail: None
Agency Name: Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (CWN Cooperative breernent)
Role/Contributfon to Project : General technical assistance
e-mail- co m
Agency Name : Bum Vista Lagoon Foundation (CWN Cooperative Agreement)
Role/Contribution to Project: Liaison to Buene Vista JPA
Contact person: ReopAntle /760) 728-6451 e-mail:
Agency Name: San Elija Lagoon Canaewancy (CWN Cooperative Agreement'
Role/Contributfon to Project : Biological assistance and liaison to Fish and
Wildlife agencies.
Contact person: DOUP Gibson @19) 4363944 e-mail:
Agency Name : SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments)
Contact person: Seth SC hulberg 1760) 431 -5640
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Role/Contribution to Project: Advisor
contact pereon: Rob Rundle i619) 595-5649 e-mail: M sandag.COrr.ce. us
Agency Name : California Coastal Conservancy
Rolo/Contribution to Project: Advisor contact person; Janet Diem @lO) 26$-1915
e-mail : -C .Om
List any waterbodies involved that are included in the attached
liet of impaired waters.
The SWQCB, Watershed Management Approach, January 1997, lists Mua Hediond
Lagoon, Buena Vista Lagoon and San Elijo Lagoon on the Clean Water Act Section
303d list.
Attach a map depicting Me project area.
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9. Is this project part of a priority waterahed management effort ( a phased project? Yes X No w
If yes please explain and identify the priority of the project
the larger effort.
This phase is critics1 to the ultimate succ6ss of the project. This element, Stakeholde
Involvement, will establish the basis for the comprehensive strategic Watershed
Management Plan for the watershed that addresses the needs and conms of all
stakeholders in the watershed. A major element of this plan is the involvement of all
stakeholders in formulating, implementing, and ultimately monitoring the Plan.
What are the starting and ending dates for the activitiee propoaed for funding under this grant3
Note that planning grants can be used within a two (2) year period and implementation grants within a three year period
beginning no 6ooner than July 1, 1999,
Project Start date: July 1, 1999 End date: June 30,2001
For the larger project effort? (implementation)
start date: July 1,2001 End date: June 30,2004
Ha6 a watershed management plan or strategy been developed for
If yes, list the title and attach a copy. If no, list reports which characterize conditions for the project area and attach copies, if available.
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the watershed? Yes - NoX
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USDA, Soil Conservation Service (September 1993) Escondido Creek Hydrologic Are1 auk
Bany Joseph, (April 1976) San Eliio Laaoon Eras ion and Sediment studv.
California State Coastal Conservancy (1 987) & iauitos Lanoon Watershed Sediment
Control Pb
County of Sen Diego (1 986) - kd Pollution Rema
Department of Sanitation and Flood Control, end Department of Transportation (1 976)
Basin Water Mananeme nt Plan.
b8f BaSip w8 ter Manment Plan
Goodwin. Peter (1 991 , rev. Jan. 1992) Sen E liio Laaoon En hancement Plan, Second
Marcus, Laurel (1 SEIS), State Coastal Conservancy, The Coastal Wetlands of San
Diem C ounty
Newhouse, Jeanne C. (1 970’s), County of San Diego, Natural Resources inventory of San Dieao Countv
Sen Diqo Regional Water Quality Control Board (1985); Draft Staff Report; A - Revim
of Nutrient Standards for the Coastel lagoons in the San Dieao Region, Volume 7
Draft Environmentel lmmct Report for the lmplemsntation of mcmn Ea!
Englehom, Curtis Scott (1979); (Thesis) A Monitorina Proam -The Sen m “0 L4aoon
lnteflm Repod.
12. Do other resource management plans (e.g- general plane, timer harvest plans, etc.) govern the project area?
Ye0 X No - Explain the relationship of the project and the watershed plan 1 these other plane.
Within the watershed, different entities have jurisdiction over different areas. These
entities include: City of Carisbed, City of Vista, City of Oceanside, City of Encinitas,
City of San Marcos, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and
California Coastal Commission. These entities are some of the stakeholders that will
be contacted and met with as part of the stakeholder involvement element of the
wetershed management plan. Their needs and concerns will be addressed in the
process of creating the pian.
Summarize actions that have been aCCOmpli6hed to date to addres the problem(s), e.g., past monitoring, planning, implementation phases.
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Technical Advisory Committee established to assist with wter quality problems in fit
Agua Hedionda LaQoon.
City of Escondido plans for Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrades
14. Describe the educational and or outreach element of the project
Stakeholder outrm
Develop a comprehensive inventory of stakehotders including but not limited tt
elected officials and land users, developers, civic organizations, residents,
environmental organizations and government agencies with jurisdiction in the
watershed.
bdividual Meetinas
tndividuals who represent a specific constituency or interest group and an
adequate and appropriate cross section of community perspectives and values will bc
contacted to discuss issues affecting the wtershd. The RCD will conduct individua
or small group stakeholder interviews. To ensure that V8lU8ble and pertinent
information is gained from these meetings, a stakeholder questionnaire will be
distributed to be completed by the attendees. The questionnaire will identtfy the scoc
and purpose of the stakeholder involvement plan. 12 meetings are ptanned.
A working group will be established to assess current watershed management
activities and identi gaps andlor overlaps in effort, and develop a series of
recommendations for the comprehensive watershed management plan. The working
group will meet monthly for four months and participate in other committees. With tht
help of a professional facilitator, the group will develop specific r€~ommend8tiOns an(
finding regarding watershed issues, including establishment of priorities and
identification of resources, an assessment of the current state of the wetershed and
guidelines for a watershed management plan. Once the six month assessment phasc
is complete, an advisory document will be produced. Commum 'tv WorkshqpS
The working group's findings will be presented at five-ten community WorkshoF
in the watershed area. These workshops will enmurage substantive feedback from tl
larger group of stakeholders identified during the first phase of the plan. However,
these meetings will also serve to increase stakeholder involvement and to edumtien
members of the watershed area and watershed issues. To ensure each workshop
covers issues relevant to the specific, as well as the general wncsms of various
stakeholders, each workshop will have 8 theme, such as community participation or
land use and development. The meetings will be publicly noticed and open to the
public.
workjm nro UD
Present ations
While the workshops are designed to gather input from a broad section of
diverse viewpoints, there is also a need to solicit input from significant other interests
Individual end group presentetions will be scheduled based on groups/concems
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represented in the working group. Support materials will be developed to ensure that
the messages delivered are consistent.
Coordination with other amncis
Once complete, the RCD will proceed with the development of a cornprehensiv
watershed management plan. Stakeholder input will be incorporated into the plan ant
members of the working group will meet periodically during the drafting of the plan to
assess progress in implementation of the stakeholder findings.
Once the plan is complete, quarterly meetings will be arranged for st8keholder!
to reconvene to evaluate effectiveness of monitoring efforts in the watershed and to
determine effectiveness of the plan in achieving defined water quality goals.
Throughout the process, member8 of the Regional Board will be invited to monitor the
stakeholder involvement process.
As series of materials wilt be developed to support the stakeholder involvemeni program. Potential materials include a slide show, fact sheets, and maps. A final
15. Describe the volunteer monitoring element of the project (if
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bound dowment including the stakeholder recommendations will elso be produced.
applicable).
The working group meetings with stakeholders as described above will develop
volunteer monitoring and implementation elements-
If there is an NPDES permit required for this project area, describe the relationship of the project to the permit. In particular, to be eligible for these grante, you muet be able ti
describe how the grant funded activity is not required by an exieting NPDES permit.
The creation of a watershed management pfan requires an element of stakeholder
involvement (this is the purpose of the grant funds). This is not part of the local NPDE
permit requirement.
outline milestones 04 the project progress and how *he praject will be evaluated. Begin Stakeholder Involvement Program July 1999
Establish list of Stakeholders Od 1999
Individual Meetings with Stakeholder Groups Dec. 1999
Establish Working Group January 2000
Formal agreement with Stakeholder Agencies July 2000
Community public input meetings August 2000 Dreft Watershed Management Plan October 2000
Community update meetings January 2001
Final Watershed Management Plan May 2001
Approval of Watershed Management Plan by Stakeholders June 2001
Monitor Water Quality Goals Quartert y
Review Watershed management Plan Goals Quarterly
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Stakeholder Working Group Meetings QU8ft6f ly
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18. For 319(h) projects, describe a design for measuring success of
the project in term6 of water quality improvements and protectil
of beneficial ues.
Not applicable
19. What capability or cormaitments do you have to ensure that the
project will be completed.
Cerlsbad Watershed Network participants and advisors have encouraged and ~upp61
this application. The nehuork agreement provides justification of that commitmnt.
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20. What mechanisms exiat to ensure that waterehed baeed management will be implemented? among interested parties, attach a copy of each relevant
agreement
A copy of the Carlsbad Watershed Network, Memorandum of Agreement is attached.
The participants in this agreement are eager to begin implementetion projects for whi
many ideas have surfaced at various meetings. However, funding for irnplementatior has been difficult to obtain due to the lack of a watershed management plan. The
Carlsbad Watershed Network and their advisors agree this is an important step to
future funding of implementation projects to addrass the natural resources and public
education concerns of its members.
If formal agreements have been developed
This project is structured to alleviate delays to implementation. Once this plan is in place there will be little hindrance to and lots of support for implementing
recommendations in the plan.
The CWN participants meet monthly to review on-going projects, opportunities for ne
funding or projects and to network.
21. Describe anticipated future work. For planning grants deecribe what commitments to implementing the plan currently exist,
The Carlsbad Watershed Network agreement outlines the desire to implement programs that address water quality. This commitment is our assurance that the plar
will be implemented when funding is available.
The Southern California Watershed Coalition and the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation have already been contacted about the CWN work. Both agencies are
supp6dive of any implementation projeds that result from the development of this
regional plan.
Basin Plan - Sept 8, 1994 (Original)
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Table of Contents for Chapter 4,
Implementation Implementation
Basin Plan - (Update)
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Table of Contents for Chapter 4,
4-9 though 4-18 4-9 though 4-18
4-35 through 4-36 4-35 through 4-35.02; and 4-36
Table of Contents for Chapter 5, Plans and
Policies Policies
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IMPLEMENTATION
INTRODUCTION ........................................................
CONTROLOFPOINTSOURCEPOLLUTANTS ....................................
DEFINITION OF POINT SOURCE .......................................
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS ...........................................
POINT SOURCE CONTROL CATEGORIES ................................
Table 4-1. NPDES and WDR Permitted Facilities in the San Diego Region .....
Table 4-2. Examples of Industrial and Municipal Point Source Discharges to Surf:
Ground Waters ........................................
REGIONAL BOARD PERMllTlNG PROGRAMS .............................
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WASTEDISCHARGEREQUIREMENTS ..................................
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) ............
WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENT WAIVER POLICY .......................
Table 4-3. "Threat to Water Quality" and "Complexity" Definition
Table 4-4. Types of Discharges Identified for Conditional Waiver of Waste Dischi
Requirements Pursuant to Resolution No. 83-21 .................
WATER RECLAMATION REQUIREMENTS ................................
WASTE DISCHARGE PROHIBITIONS ...................................
WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION (SECTION 401 ) ..........................
SELF MONITORING, COMPLIANCE MONITORING, AND INSPECTIONS ............
ENFORCEMENT ..................................................
LEVELAENFORCEMENTACTION ................................
LEVEL B ENFORCEMENT ACTION ................................
LEVELCENFORCEMENTACTION ................................
Time Schedule Orders
Cleanup and Abatement Orders ............................
Cease and Desist Orders .................................
LEVELDENFORCEMENTACTION ................................
Referral to the Attorney General or District Attorney ..............
SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION .................
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD PLANS AND POLICIES ............
HAZARDOUS WASTE SOURCE REDUCTION .........................
MUNICIPAL AND DOMESTIC WASTEWATER .............................
CLEANWATERGRANTSANDLOANS .............................
INDIVIDUAL DOMESTIC SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
GUIDELINES FOR NEW COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL SEWERAGE FACILITIES
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Administrative Civil Liability .......................... , ....
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Background ..........................................
Figure 4-1. Required Recharge Rates to Maintain 10 MG/L N Nitr
Standard .................................
Principles ...........................................
Purpose ............................................
Community Sewerage Systems ............................
Individual Sewerage Systems ..............................
Alternative Systems ....................................
WATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE ... , .................... , .....
WATER RECLAMATION PROJECTS IN THE SAN DIEGO REGION ...........
REGIONAL BOARD ACTION PLAN ON WATER RECLAMATION
Table 4-5. Permitted Uses and California Title 22 Health Requirements fc
Reclaimed Water .................................
Table 4-6. Water Reclamation Projects as of March, 1993
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IMPLEMENTATION octc
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FACTORING WATER SUPPLY CONSIDERATIONS INTO THE REGIONAL BOARD
REGULATION OF WATER RECLAMATION PROJECTS ..................... 35.01
RECLAIMED WATER CONFORMANCE WITH WATER QUALITY OBJECTIVES ..... 35.02 . . 1 . . 35.02
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Discharges to Coastal Lagoons from Pilot Water Reclamation Project
Discharges to Inland Surface Waters ..............................
Implementation of Ground Water Quality 0 bjectives for Reclaimed Water
Water Reclamation Under Resolution No . 81-16 ..................... 39
Water Reclamation as an Alternative to Ocean Disposal ................. 39
Reclaimed Water Storage Requirements ........................... 39
INDUSTRIALWASTE ................................................... 40
PRETREATMENT PROGRAM FOR INDUSTRIES ............................ 40
STEAM ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS .................................... 41
SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL FROM CAMPGROUNDS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
(RV)PARKS ............................................... 41
VESSELS (RECREATIONAL. COMMERCIAL. AND NAVAL) AND MARINAS ......... 42
Vessels and Marinas in the San Diego Region ........................ 42
Navy Vessels in the San Dieao Region ............................ 43
Vesselwastes ............................................ 43
Marinas ................................................. 44
CZARA(g1 Guidance for Marinas ................................. 44
Regulation of Vessels and Marinas ............................... 44
No Discharge Zone .......................................... 45
SHIPYARDS .................................................... 46
Shipyard Threat to Water Quality 46
Primary Activities at Shipyards .................................. 46
Shipyard Facilities .......................................... 46
Shipyard Industrial Processes ................................... 47
Wastes Generated at Shipyards ................................. 48
Shipyard Waste Discharges to Receiving Waters ......................
Shipyard Complexity ......................................... 49
Uses .............................................. 49
San Diego Bay Shipyards ...................................... 50
Shipyards .. General Conclusions ................................ 50
BOATYARDS ................................................... 51
GROUND WATER DEWATERING ........................................... 51
DREDGING AND DISPOSAL OF DREDGE SPOIL ................................. 51
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Federal Statutes and Regulation ................................. 51
State Statutes and Regulations ................................. 53
HISTORY OF DREDGE AND FILL PROJECTS .............................. 55
SanDiegoBay ............................................. 55
Other Areas ............................................... 55
DISPOSALOFDREDGEDMATERIAL ................................... 55
PROBLEMS POSED BY DREDGING SEDIMENT/@ONTAMlNATED SEDIMENT ........ 58
Environmental Threat Associated with Contaminated Sediments ........... 58
Disposal of Contaminated Material Dredge Spoil Return Water ............ 58
DISCHARGESOFWASTETOLAND ......................................... 58
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Table 4.7 . Landfill Classifications ............................... 61
Figure 4.2 .
Discharges .......................................... 38
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Materials Used at Shipyards .................................... 47
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Long-Term Effects of Shipyard Discharges on Water Quality and Beneficial
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL ..............
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS (CCR) TITLE 23. CHAPTER 15 ............
WASTE CLASSIFICATION .......................................... 60
Waste Classification Process ........................... 63
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT OF 1976 .................. 62
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SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT TEST (SWAT) .........................
SLUDGEUSEANDDISPOSAL ....................................
AUTOSHREDDERWASTE ......................................
SHREDDER WASTE POLICY (RESOLUTION NO. 85-92) ..................
CONTROL OF NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION
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CHRONOLOGY OF NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES .........
THE NEED FOR NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL ....................
DEFINITION OF NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION ............................
CATEGORIES OF NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION .....................
OVERLAPS BETWEEN NONPOINT & POINT SOURCES I .......... , , I , . , ... I .. ,
SEVERITY OF NONPOINT SOURCE PROBLEM
NONPOINT SOURCE FUNDING .......................................
SECTION 319 NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
ALL NONPOINT SOURCE DISCHARGES ARE CURRENTLY REGULATED ...........
NPDESSTORMWATERPROGRAM ....................................
SECTION 402(P) CLEAN WATER ACT .............................
DEFINITION OF STORM WATER .................................
THEPROBLEM ............................................
STATUTORYAUTHORITY .....................................
CHARACTERISTICS ....................................
Permit Objective .......................................
Pollution Prevention ....................................
No Numeric Effluent Limits ...............................
Table 4-8. Receiving Waters Impacted by Pollution from Stormwater
and Urban Runoff ...........................
Objective ...........................................
Permit Requirements ....................................
Ultimate Responsibility for Quality of Storm Water Discharges (Municipal
Regulation of Industry) .............................
Industries Requiring Coverage .............................
When Is Coverage Not Needed .............................
Permit Requirements ....................................
Definition of Construction ................................
Who Needs Coverage? ..................................
Erosion . The Major Construction Concern .....................
Permit Requirements ....................................
Industries/Construction Are Subject To Municipal Regulation ........
HIGHWAY RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ..........................
Table 4-9. Highway Runoff Constituents and their Primary Sources ...
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MUNICIPAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND CONSTRUCTION PERMITS -- COMMON
AREAWIDE MUNICIPAL STORM WATER PERMITS ....................
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GENERAL INDUSTRIAL STORM WATER PERMIT ......................
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION STORM WAUER PERMIT ...................
COASTAL NONPOINT POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM .....................
COASTAL ZONE ACT REAUTHORIZATION AMENDMENTS (CZARA) ........
AGRICULTURE .............................................
Erosion Control .......................................
Agricultural Irrigation Return Water ..........................
Irrigation Water .......................................
Dairies .. Confined Animal Facilities
EROSION ANDSEDIMENTCONTROL ...................................
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PROGRAM (RESOLUTION NO. 87-91) ...
Goal of Program .......................................
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Management Principles ..................................
Regional Board Implementation Measures a .....................
IMPLEMENTATION Octc
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THE ELSINORE-MURRIETA-ANZA RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT SEDIMENT
CONTROL ORDINANCE (RESOLUTION NO . 79-25) AND THE RESOURCE
CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY EROSION AND
RESOURCEEXTRACTION ................................................ 83
SAND, GRAVEL AND RELATED OPERATIONS ............................. 83
FLOODCONTROL ..................................................... 84
IMPACTS OF CHANNELIZATION ..................................... 84
CONCLUSION ................................................... 85
SEDIMENT CONTROL POLICY (RESOLUTION NO . 92-21) ............... 82
FUTURE DIRECTION: WATERSHED . BASED WATER QUALITY CONTROL .............. 85
REMEDIATION OF POLLUTION .................................................. 86
UNDERGROUNDSTORAGETANKS ......................................... 87
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CLEANUP FUND ......................... 87
SPILLS. LEAKS. INVESTIGATION AND CLEANUP (SLIC) ........................... 88
ABOVEGROUNDPETROLEUM STORAGETANKS ................................ 88
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FACILITIES ...................................... 88
CLEANUPAND ABATEMENTPOLICY .................................. 90
CONTAMINATED SOIL AND GROUND WATER ....................... 90
PURPOSEOFPOLICY ........................................ 90
CLEANUP AND ABATEMENT PRINCIPLES .......................... 90
CLEANUP AND ABATEMENT INVESTIGATIONS ...................... 91
APPROVAL of CLEANUP LEVELS ................................ 92
GROUND WATER CLEANUP LEVELS .............................. 92
SOILCLEANUPLEVELS ...................................... 94
TIMESCHEDULES .......................................... 94
OTHERPROGRAMS ......................................................... 95
CALIFORNIA WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT (WQA) ............................ 95
CALIFORNIA'S 303(d) PROCESS ........................................... 96
LOAD (TMDL) WORKSHEETS ................................................... 97
GROUNDWATERMANAGEMENT .......................................... 98
SANPASQUALVALLEY ........................................... 99
LOWER SAN LUIS REY VALLEY ...................................... 99
LOWER SAN DlEGUlTO RIVER VALLEY ................................. 99
SANTEE ........................................................ 100
LOWER SWEETWATER RIVER BASIN .................................. 100
LOWER TIJUANA RIVER BASIN ...................................... 100
UPPER SANTA MARGARITA RIVER BASIN ............................... 101
SANJUANCREEK ............................................... 101
SALTBALANCE ...................................................... 101
SOLE SOURCE AQUIFER PROGRAM ......................................... 102
REFERENCES .............................................................. 102
INDEX ................................................................... 104
SAN DIEGO RAY TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY
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Discharges into a privately owned treatment the Regional Board. The Regional Bo,
works. delegate their power to waive waste c
requirements to the Regional Board Executib
in accordance with policies adopted by the
Board and approved by the State Board.
The Regional Board may determine that a \
adoption of waste discharge requirerner
specific type of discharge would not be ag
public interest under one or more of the '
0 NPDES permits are issued for a term of five years or
less. The terms and conditions of the permit are
regularly updated as necessary. NPDES permits can
be revoked for cause by the Regional Board.
The California Water Code, Division 7, Chapter 5.5,
Article 6 authorizes the Regional Board to issue
NPDES permits, review self-monitoring reports circumstances:
submitted by the discharger, and perform
independent compliance checking. The Regional 0 The type of discharge is effectively reg
Board is authorized to take a variety of enforcement
actions to obtain compliance with an NPDES permit.
Enforcement of NPDES permits is done through the
issuance of cleanup and abatement orders, cease
and desist orders, administrative civil liability orders
and court action.
The Regional Board will consider the establishment
of mixing zones for inland surface waters and
enclosed bays and estuaries on a case-by-case basis.
Criteria to be established for mixing zones will be On July 18, 1983, the Regional Board
specified in the waste discharge requirements Resolution No. 83-21, "A Resolution Cor
established for the discharge. Waiving Adoption of Waste Discharge Reqc
for Certain Specific Types of Discharge2
In addition to regulating discharges of wastewater to Discharge Requirement Waiver Policy). 7
surface waters, NPDES permits also require and conditions of Resolution No. 8:
municipal sewage treatment plants having a design incorporated in this Basin Plan; ac
capacity greater than 5 million gallons per day Resolution No. 83-21 is superseded. The
(MGD) to conduct pretreatment programs. Smaller Board conditionally waives adoption (
municipal treatment systems may be required to discharge requirements for certain specific
conduct pretreatment programs if there are discharges described in Table 4-4. The a
significant industrial users of their systems. must satisfy the conditions described in 1
Pretreatment is discussed in more detail later in this The waiver of adoption of waste
chapter. requirements is conditional and may be terr
any time for any specific discharge or an WASTE DJSCHARGE type of discharge.
REQUIREMENT WAIVER POLlC Y
other public agencies; or
The type of discharge does not adversi
the quality or the beneficial uses of tb
of the state; or
The type of discharge is not readily arr
regulation through adoption of waste
requirements.
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The Regional Board may waive issuance of waste
discharge requirements for a specific discharge or
types of discharge pursuant to California Water Code
Section 13269 if such waiver is determined not to
be against the public interest.
The waiver of adoption of waste discharge
requirements is not applicable to discharges subject
to NPDES permit regulation. The Clean Water Act
does not provide for a waiver of the need to obtain
an NPDES permit for point source discharges of
pollutants to surface waters.
The waiver of waste discharge requirements is
conditional and may be terminated at any time by
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Table 4 - 4. Types of Discharges Identified for Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements.
2. Conventional septic tank/
for commercial/ industrial
(Implementation), section entitled,
Guidelines for New Community Guidelines for New Community and Individual
sewerage systems
Where no facilities are provided which would enable
pumping of water wells where the well was not constructed for and is not to
feeding operation is not a United States E
Permit Regulations,
8. Plant crop residues Where such residues are plowed into fields (as
opposed to being disposed of en masse, e.g. in a pit). "plant crop residues"
fined as waste plant
nonmarketable portions
Where pool filter backwash is not discharged.
TABLE 4 - 4
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TYPE OF WASTE DISCHARGE CONDITION(S) REFERENCES, REMARKS, El
17. Solid waste disposal Where State Water Resources Control Board The applicable document as 01
date of adoption of the Resolu
is Discharges of Waste to Lam
facilities accepting only
inert wastes
regulations, requirements, and guidelines for disposal
of such wastes are satisfied; and
not violated. Chapter 15).
Where Department of Fish and Game requirements
established pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section
1600-1 603 are satisfied.
Where Fish and Game Code Section 5650 is (CCR Title 23, Division 3,
18. Stream channel alterations
19. Agricultural irrigation Where discharge originates from an agricultural For the purposes of this
return water operation in which best management practices for document, "agriculture" shall
control of salts, nutrients, pesticides and other defined as the production of fi
pollutants in irrigation return water have been and/or food (including food fo
implemented. animal consumption, e.g., alfi
Where there is no surface discharge from nursery 20. Nursery irrigation return For the purposes of this
water property. document, a "nursery" shall b
defined as a facility engaged i
growing plants (shrubs, trees,
vines, etc.) for sale.
21. Short-term use of See Appendix D.
reclaimed wastewater
22. On-site drilling mud Where discharge is to a sump with a minimum
freeboard of two feet; and
Where sump is not to be used for ultimate disposal of
drilling mud (unless discharger demonstrates that
material is nontoxic and does not contain dissolved or
soluble salts in quantities which could adversely affect
basin ground water quality); and
Where sump site is restored to predrilling state within
60 days of completion or abandonment of well.
discharge
23. Timber harvesting Where harvesting occurs on National Forest System Management Agency Agreem
lands managed by the United States Forest Service in between State Water Resourc
accordance with the practices and procedures set Control Board and the United
forth in the document entitled Water Quality States Forest Service (United
Management for National Forest System Lands in States Department of Agricul:
California.
24. Temporary Discharge of See Appendix D.
Specified Contaminated
Soils
25. Disposal/Reuse of Dredge See Appendix D.
Spoils in Industrial or
Commercial Applications
26. Green Waste Composting See Appendix D.
Facilities
27. Incidental Discharges The discharge must meet the definition of "incidental
discharge" as this, and related, terms are defined in
the "Memorandum of Understanding Between the
Department of Fish and Game's Office of Oil Spill
Prevention and Response and the State Water
Resources Control Board Relating to Discharges
Associated with Response Activities Conducted
Pursuant to Ch. 7.4, Division 7 of the Government
Code."
within a Response Area
during a Spill Response
28. Permanent Reclaimed See Appendix D.
Water Projects
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A requirement that the permittee SL
quarterly report summarizing reclaimec
use, including the total amount of re
water supplied, the total number of re
water use sites, and the locations of tho:
Reclaimed water is water that, as a result of including the names of the hydrologi
treatment, is suitable for a direct beneficial use or a
controlled use that would otherwise not occur.
Reclaimed water uses in the Region include, but are A requirement that the permittee I
not limited to, landscape irrigation, crop irrigation, periodic inspections of the facilities
freeway landscape irrigation, groundwater recharge, reclaimed water users to monitor compli
soil compaction at construction sites, and for users with the uniform statewide recl
recreational lakes. criteria and the requirements of the
reclamation permit; and
The Regional Board may prescribe water reclamation
requirements to reclaimed water producers and Any other requirements determined
those governing the use of reclaimed water, which appropriate by the Regional Board.
the Regional Board has determined are necessary to
protect public health, safety, and welfare pursuant The "Rules and Regulations for Reclaimec
to California Water Code, Division 7, Chapter 7, Users" that must be issued and enforced
Sections 13500-1 3556 "Water Reclamation Law". permittee govern the design and construc
Water Reclamation Law provides that no person reclaimed water use facilities and the
shall reclaim water or use reclaimed water for any reclaimed water. The rules and regulatior
purpose subject to Title 22 criteria until water have the following elements:
reclamation requirements have been established or
the Regional Board determines no requirements are Provisions implementing Title 22, Div
necessary. The Regional Board may not deny Chapter 3, Wastewater Reclamation Critf
issuance of water reclamation requirements to a Title 17, Division 1, Chapter 5, Group 4,
project which violates only a salinity standard in the 1 & 2, of the California Code of Regula
Basin Plan.
Provisions implementing the State Depari In lieu of issuing water reclamation requirements Health Services (DOHS) "Guidelines Fo
pursuant to California Water Code, Section 13523, Reclaimed Water and Guidelines for
for each user of reclaimed water, the Regional Board Recfaimed Water for Construction Purpo:
establishes master reclamation requirements as part measures that are deemed necess
of the waste discharge requirements which are protection of public health, such
issued to a supplier or distributor, or both, of "American Water Works Association 1.
reclaimed water. Reclamation requirements must California/Nevada Section, Guidelines
include the following components: Distribution of Non-Potable Water" or i
measures, acceptable to DOHS, pl
equivalent protection of public health;
WA TER RECLAMA TION
REQUIREMENTS Y
underlying the reclaimed water use site
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A requirement that the permittee comply with
the uniform statewide reclamation criteria
established pursuant to Section 13521. Permit Provisions authorizing the Regional Boi
conditions for a use of reclaimed water not discharger/producer, or an aut
addressed by the uniform statewide reclamation representative of these parties,
criteria shall be considered on a case-by-case presentation of proper credentials, to ins
basis; facilities of any reclaimed water I
ascertain whether the user is complying
A requirement that the permittee establish and discharger/producer's rules and regulati
users, governing the design and construction of Provision for written notification, in i
reclaimed water use facilities and the use of manner, to the discharger/producer
reclaimed water, in accordance with the uniform reclaimed water user of any material ct
statewide reclamation criteria established proposed change in the character of th
pursuant to Section 13521; reclaimed water;
enforce rules or regulations for reclaimed water
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Provision for submission of a preconstruction water users to be protected against 100-ye:
report to the discharger/producer by the frequency peak stream flows as defined by th
reclaimed water user in order to enable the local flood control agency. However,
discharger/producer to determine whether the information is made available to the Region;
user will be in compliance with the Board which shows that a reclaimed watt
discharger/producer's rules and regulations; storage facility presents no potential impairmer
to the beneficial uses, the Regional Board ma
Provision requiring reclaimed water users to exempt requirements for 100-year floo
designate a reclaimed water supervisor protection on a case-by-case basis;
responsible for the reclaimed water system at
each use area under the user's control. 0 Provision for notification to reclaimed watt
Reclaimed water supervisors should be users that the Regional Board may initiat
responsible for the installation, operation, and enforcement action against any reclaimed watf
maintenance of the irrigation system, user who discharges reclaimed water in violatio
enforcement of the discharger/producer's of any applicable discharge prohibition
reclaimed water user rules and regulations, prescribed by the Regional Board or in a mannc
maintenance of the reclaimed water distribution of pollution, contamination, or nuisance, a
system plans in "as built" form;
prevention of potential hazards, and which creates, or threatens to create condition
defined in Water Code Section 13050; and
0 Provision authorizing the discharger/producer to Provision for notification to reclaimed watt
cease supplying reclaimed water to any person users that the Regional Board may initia
who uses, transports, or stores such water in enforcement action against th
violation of the discharger/producer's rules and discharger/producer, which may result in tt
regulations; termination of the reclaimed water supply, if ar
person uses, transports, or stores such water
Provision requiring notification and concurrence violation of the discharger/producer's rules ar
of the State Department of Health Services and regulations or in a manner which creates, I
the local county health department for new threatens to create conditions of pollutioi
reclaimed water users. The notification of the contamination, or nuisance, as defined in Watc
county health department shall include a site Code Section 13050.
distribution plan for new and retrofit facilities
and a cross-connection control inspection plan
for sites containing both potable and reclaimed
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water distribution lines;
Provision requiring all windblown spray and
surface runoff of reclaimed water applied for
irrigation onto property not owned or controlled
by the discharger or reclaimed water user Po be
prevented by implementation of best
management practices;
Provision requiring all reclaimed water storage
facilities owned and/or operated by reclaimed
water users to be protected against erosion,
overland runoff, and other impacts resulting from
a 100-year frequency storm, 24 hour storm.
This requirement may be waived if the
discharger submits information demonstrating
that releases from the storage facilities caused
will not cause violation of the Basin Plan water
quality standards;
Provision requiring all reclaimed water storage
facilities owned and/or operated by reclaimed
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by storm events of less than 100-year frequency
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would probably be permitted if stre,
provided 1OO:l dilution capability.
The discharge of waste in a manner t
California Water Code Section 13243 flow, ponding, or surfacing on lar provides that a Regional Board, in a water quality owned or under the control of the disi
control plan, may specify certain conditions or areas is prohibited, unless the disch2
where the discharge of waste, or certain types of authorized by the Regional Board. waste is not permitted. The following discharge
prohibitions are applicable to any person, as defined (7) The dumping, deposition, or disch
by Section 13050(c) of the California Water Code, waste directly into waters of the s
who is a citizen, domiciliary, or political agency or adjacent to such waters in any
entity of California whose activities in California which may permit its being transpor
could affect the quality of waters of the state within the waters, is prohibited unless aut the boundaries of the San Diego Region. by the Regional Board.
WASTE DISCHARGE
P ROHIB~TIONS
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(1) The discharge of waste to waters of the (8) Any discharge to a storm Water conv state in a manner causing, or threatening to system that is not composed enti
cause a condition of pollution, contamination "storm water" is prohibited
or nuisance as defined in California Water authorized by the Regional Board.
Code Section 13050, is prohibited. federal regulations, 40 CFR 122.26 (
define storm water as storm water
The discharge of waste to land, except as snow melt runoff, and surface run
authorized by waste discharge requirements drainage. 40 CFR 122.26 (b) (2) del
or the terms described in California Water illicit discharge as any discharge to
Code Section 13264 is prohibited. water conveyance system that
composed entirely of storm water
The discharge of pollutants or dredged or fill discharges pursuant to a NPDES per
material to waters of the United States discharges resulting from fire
except as authorized by an NPDES permit or activities.] [§I 22.26 amended at
a dredged or fill material permit (subject to 56553, November 5, 1991; 57 FR
the exemption described in California Water April 2, 19921.
Code § 13376) is prohibited.
(2)
(3) e
(9) The unauthorized discharge of tre;
to a storm water conveyance sys
prohibited.
(4) Discharges of recycled water to lakes or untreated sewage to waters of the ! reservoirs used for municipal water supply or
to inland surface water tributaries thereto
are prohibited, unless this Regional Board
issues a NPDES permit authorizing such a (10) The discharge of industrial was
discharge; the proposed discharge has been conventional septic tank/subsurface (
approved by the State Department of Health systems, except as authorized by th
Services and the operating agency of the described in California Water Code
impacted reservoir; and the discharger has 13264, is prohibited.
an approved fail-safe long-term disposal
alternative. (1 1) The discharge of radioactive
amenable to alternative methods of G
The discharge of waste to inland surface into the waters of the state is prohit
waters, except in cases where the quality of
the discharge complies with applicable (1 2) The discharge of any radiological, ch
receiving water quality objectives, is or biological warfare agent into wi
prohibited. Allowances for dilution may be the state is prohibited.
made at the discretion of the Regional
streamflow data, the degree of treatment excavated site below historic water I
provided and safety measures to ensure prohibited unless the discharge is aut
reliability of facility performance. AS an by the Regional Board.
example, discharge of secondary effluent
(5)
Board. Consideration would include (13) The discharge of waste into a nal e
IMPLEMENTATION 4- 15 September
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(14) The discharge of sand, silt, clay, or other
earthen materials from any activity, including
land grading and construction, in quantities
which cause deleterious bottom deposits,
turbidity or discoloration in waters of the
state or which unreasonably affect, or
threaten to affect, beneficial uses of such
waters is prohibited.
(15) The discharge of treated or untreated
sewage from vessels to Mission Bay,
Oceanside Harbor, Dana Point Harbor, or
other small boat harbors is prohibited.
The discharge of untreated sewage from
vessels to San Diego Bay is prohibited.
(16)
(17) The discharge of treated sewage from
vessels to portions of San Diego Bay that
are less than 30 feet deep at mean lower
low water (MLLW) is prohibited.
(18) The discharge of treated sewage from
vessels, which do not have a properly
functioning US Coast Guard certified Type I
or Type II .marine sanitation device, to
portions of San Diego Bay that are greater
than 30 feet deep at mean lower low water
(MLLW) is prohibited.
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WATER QUALIT
CERTIFICATIO~
(SECTION 40 I)
in addition to the issuance of NPDES permits 1
waste discharge requirements, the Regional Boa
acts to protect the quality of surface waters throus
of the Clean Water Act. Section 401 requires th
any person applying for a federal permit or licen:
which may result in a discharge of pollutants in
waters of the United States, must obtain a sta
water quality certification that the activity complic
with all applicable water quality standard
limitations, and restrictions.
No license or permit may be issued by a feder
agency until certification required by Section 4C
has been granted or waived by the state. Furthc
no license or permit may be issued if certificatic
has been denied by the state. The activity must al:
meet the requirements of the Coastal Nonpoi
water quality certification pursuant to Section 4C
IMPLEMENTATION 4 -18 September 8, 199
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(4) The Regional Board will encourage use of discharge requirements cont
ephemeral streams, that are not used for prohibitions against nuisance odo
domestic water supply, for the conveyance implementing the State Departm
of reclaimed water for beneficial uses during Health Services' Wastewater Reclz
periods of need. Criteria. OD
(5) The Regional Board will consider the (14) The Regional Board will prepare Ba:
possibilities for the buyout of a beneficial amendments necessary for impleme
use that is only minimally realized, and that of water reclamation projects in COT
if protected, would stand in the way of a with state policy for water quality
water reclamation project. and, to the extent surface waters
affected, with Environmental Prc
The Regional Board will continue efforts to Agency water quality standards regu
seek the most recent and accurate Site specific environmental impacts
environmental and technical information for evaluated in conformance with the Ci
the purpose of reviewing Basin Plan Environmental Quality Act (CEC
standards pertaining to the discharge of specific Basin Plan amendments.
reclaimed water.
The Regional Board will require all ocean and
inland dischargers, having the potential to
produce reclaimed water, to develop water
reclamation plans.
The Regional Board will encourage economic
incentives for using reclaimed water, such
as rebates by the San Diego County Water
Authority and the Metropolitan Water
District of Southern California to water
suppliers engaged in water reclamation.
The Regional Board will seek funding for
studies to evaluate the potential of water
reclamation in various areas of the Region
including streams and coastal lagoons.
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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(IO) The Regional Board will take appropriate
actions, recommend legislation, and
recommend actions by other planning
agencies (county, federal, etc.) in the areas
of (1) planning, (2) project funding, (3)
regulation and enforcement, (4) research and
demonstration, and (5) public involvement
and information.
(11) The Regional Board will encourage and
support measures which conserve the water
resources of the San Diego Region.
(12) The Regional Board will encourage other
agencies to assist in implementing this
policy.
(1 3) As mitigation against potential nuisance
odors and health hazards resulting from
reclaimed water use, the Regional Board will
continue to adopt and enforce waste
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FACTORING WA TER SUPPL Y demand (BOD) or carbonaceous biologic<
CONSl5ERATlONS INTO THE REGIONAL
BOAR5 REGULATION OF WATER
RECLAMATION PROJECTS
Conventional reclamation facilities are not designed
to reduce mineral constituents. Consequently, the
mineral effluent quality is dependent on the
pickup during its use. Historically, water supply of TSS, BOD and CBOD that exceeds the loadin
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) concentrations have prior to implementation of water conservatio
varied significantly. For example, concentrations of measures; and TDS of the blended water stored in Lake Skinner
ranged from be'ow 400 mg'' to above 700 mg/' 5. The discharge will not cause Basin Plan watt between 1985 and 1995. quality objectives to be exceeded, in the Ion
term; and Residential wastewater discharges will typically be
250 to 300 mg/l higher in TDS than their water 6. The discharge will not cause a violation of an supply source. Self-regenerating water softeners, applicable section from Title 22 of the Californi
brine from industrial dischargers, and ground water Code of Regulations or any requirement specifie
infiltration can further increase TDS concentrations by either the State Department of Healt
in wastewater effluent. Many wastewater Services or the appropriate county health officc
management agencies within the region are for the protection of public health; and implementing programs to minimize the incremental
pickup of minerals from these SOUrCes- These 7. The discharge does not contain a concentratio programs have had varying degrees of success. of total dissolved solids (TDS) exceeding 150
milligrams per liter (mg/l), or the concentration i Effective water conservation measures that are the water supply plus 500 mg/l, whichever I
being implemented within the region mayh result in less, with comparable adjustments for otht
higher mineral and other constituent concentrations mineral constituents; and in wastewater effluent. Although the volume of
wastewater is reduced by water conservation, the 8. The discharger implements a program tO identif mineral and organic loading from its use remains major sources of the mineral constituents c
nearly constant. As a result, the strength of the concern in the discharge, including but nc
wastewater influent becomes stronger. In some limited to water softener regeneration brine; an
cases, the characteristics of the wastewater influent to determine the average contribution of eac
may range briefly above the design parameters of major source and the best available options fc
the treatment plant. reducing levels in the discharge; and to identii
any negative effects on the potential for watt In recognition of the variables in wastewater quality reclamation caused by the failure to control th
that are beyond the control of the discharger, the constituents of concern in the discharge. Th
Regional Board authorizes the Executive Officer to program should include a time schedule t
suspend formal enforcement action, when a reduce mineral constituents in the discharge E
discharger submits an initial technical report with necessary to assure that the potential for watt
subsequent quarterly updates, that demonstrate to reclamation will be realized to the maximui
the satisfaction of the Executive Officer, compliance extent practicable.
with the following conditions:
oxygen demand (CBOD); and
3. The effluent violations are due solely to change
in the quality of the imported water suppl
and/or to water conservation measures bein
implemented within the service area tributary t
the treatment plant; and
composition of the water supply PIUS the mineral 4. The discharge does not result in a mass loadin
1, The discharge is not subject to regulation by
means of a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Permit; and
2. The enforcement action is only for violations of
discharge specifications for mineral constituents,
total suspended solids (TSS), biological oxygen
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RECLAIMED WATER CONFOR&
WITH WA TER QUAL/ TY OBJECT1 Vt
The Regional Board has established various
concerning the compliance of reclaimec
discharges with applicable Basin Plan watei
objectives. These policies are described be
Discharges to Coastal Lagoons fro!
Water Reclamation Projects
The Regional Board may grant an exceptio
"Biostimulatory Substances" water quality o
described in Chapter 3 to provide for disch
coastal lagoons from pilot water recl
projects. The project proponent must deml
that the pilot water reclamation project is co
with the conditions described in the Principlc
State Water Resources Control Board's Po
Action Plan for Water Reclamation in Califom
Podicy and Action Plan for Water Reclam
California was adopted by the State E
January 1977 and is summarized belo
addition, the proponent must demonstrate
threat of eutrophication as a result of the ad
nitrogen andlor phosphorus is reduce(
consequence of one or more of the fc
factors:
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Waters of the coastal lagoon are high
with natural silts or colors which red
penetration of sunlight needc
photosynthesis;
The coastal lagoon is characteri
morphometric features of steep bank
depths, and substantial flows whic
contributed to a history of no plant prc 0
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The coastal lagoon is managed primarily for 0 The project will include a lagoon managemer
waterfowl or other wildlife; plan addressing the proposed methods (
identifying and eliminating any pollutior
phosphorus is limiting to plant growth in the from the proposed discharge and clear1
coastal lagoon, and the level and nature of the identifying management responsibilities an
limiting element would not be expected to capabilities.
increase to an extent that would influence
eutrophication; or
Control of nitrogen and/or phosphorus in the
coastal lagoon cannot be sufficiently effective
under present technology to make phosphorus or
nitrogen the limiting nutrient.
@ An identified element other than nitrogen or contamination, or nuisance problems resultin
Discharges to Inland Surface Waters
Regional Board Resolutions Nos. 90-53 and 91-2
established an alternate method of conformanc
with the Biostimulatory Substances Water Qualii
Objectives for portions of the San Diego River an
Santa Margarita River. The Policy presented bel01
supersedes Resolutions Nos. 90-53 and 91-23 ar
is applicable to all inland surface waters of the Si
Diego Region at a point downstream of lakes (
reservoirs used for municipal water supply.
The Principles of the Policy and Action Plan for W.terf?eC/i3matk?n in Ci3lifOrnh provide, in part, that
water reclamation projects shall be encouraged
which do not adversely impact vested water rights
or unreasonably impair instream beneficial uses or
place an unreasonable burden on present water The Regional Board has developed an alternat
additional conditions: Biostimulatory Substances water quality objectiv
contained in Chapter 3 to:
Promote water reclamation;
0 Enhance opportunities for reclaimed watt
discharges to inland surface waters; and
sUPP~Y SYStemS, and which meet the following method of showing compliance with th
Beneficial use will be made of wastewaters that
would otherwise be discharged to marine or
brackish receiving waters or evaporation ponds;
Reclaimed water will replace or supplement the
use of fresh water or better quality water; or
0 Protect and enhance existing inland surfac
0 Reclaimed water will be used to preserve, water beneficial uses through the greater use c
restore, or enhance instream beneficial uses reclaimed water.
which include, but are not limited to, fish,
wildlife, recreation, and aesthetics associated
with any surface water or wetlands.
The alternate method of compliance described beloi
is applicable to reclaimed water discharges to inlan
surface waters at a point downstream of lakes (
Exceptions to the numerical water quality objectives reservoirs used for municipal water supply. Th
will be made only when a pilot reclamation project alternate method of compliance is meant t
surface waters without degradation of the ambien
water quality or adverse effects on beneficial uses
meets the following criteria: encourage reclaimed water discharges into inlan
Alternative disposal facilities are available in the Compliance Methods
Need for the reclaimed water is demonstrated;
event discharge to a coastal lagoon proves
unfeasible;
Conformance with the State Water Resources
Control Board’s Water Quality Control policy for
the Enclosed Bays and Estuaries of California is
demonstrated;
The Regional Board will establish appropriate effluen
limitations for nitrogen and phosphorus in wast
discharge requirements for discharges of reclaimel
water to surface waters using one of the followin
methodologies:
0 The Regional Board may use the goal fc
Data will be generated that will be useful and phosphorus concentration in flowing wate
timely for Regional Board review of water quality contained in the Biostimulatory Substance
objectives for nutrients; and objective as guidance in establishing appropriat
effluent limitations; or
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CHAPTER 5
PLANS AND POLICIES a
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................
STATE BOARD PLANS AND POLICIES ........................................... ..............
STATEPOLICYFORWATERQUALITYCONTROL .............................
ENCLOSED BAYS AND ESTUARIES POLICY (RESOLUTION NO. 7443) ..............
POLICY ON THE USE AND DISPOSAL OF INLAND WATERS USED FOR POWERPLANT
ANTIDEGRADATION POLICY (STATE BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 68-1 6)
AREAS OF SPECIAL BIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE (RESOLUTION NO. 74-28) ..........
COOLING (RESOLUTION NO. 75-58) ................................
THERMAL PLAN (RESOLUTION NO. 75-89) ..................................
(RESOLUTION NO. 77-1) .........................................
POLICY ON THE DISPOSAL OF SHREDDER WASTE (RESOLUTION NO. 87-22) .........
SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER POLICY (RESOLUTION NO. 88-63) ................
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN (RESOLUTION NO. 88-1 23) ..............
CALIFORNIA OCEAN PLAN (RESOLUTION NO. 90-27) ..........................
CALIFORNIA WETLANDS CONSERVATION POLICY ............................
CLEANUP AND ABATEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (RESOLUTION NO. 9249) ....
REGIONAL BOARD RESOLUTIONS .............................................
NEW REGIONAL BOARD RESOLUTIONS ....................................
REPRINT OF RESOLUTION NO, 77-1, STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD RESOLUTION
POLICY WITH RESPECT TO WATER RECLAMATION IN CALIFORNIA
77-1, POLICY WITH RESPECT TO WATER RECLAMATION IN CALIFORNIA ............
REPRINT OF RESOLUTION NO. 88-63, STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD RESOLUTlOh ..........
(I)
88-63, ADOPTION OF POLICY ENTITLED "SOURC€S OF DR/NK/NG WAT€R
INDEX .................................................................
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PLANS AND POLICIES October
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Resolution No. 83-04. Adopted January 24, 1983.
Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan for the
San Diego Region. This resolution amended the
water quality objectives for nutrients in coastal
lagoons. reclamation.
Resolution No. 83-21. Adopted July 18, 1983. A ResolutionNo. 87-71. Adopted November 1 E
Resolution Conditionally Waiving Adoption of Waste A Resolution Adopting Amendments
Discharge Requirements for Certain Specific Types Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan
of Discharges. San Diego Region. This resolution establ
policy on dairy waste management.
Resolution No. 83-21, Addendum No 1. Adopted
November 15, 1993. An Addendum Conditionally Resolution No. 87-91. Adopted December 21
Waiving Adoption of Waste Discharge Requirements A Resolution Adopting Amendments
for Temporary Discharge of Specified Contaminated Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan
Soils. San Diego Region. This resolution establ
policy on erosion and sediment control.
Resolution No. 83-21, Addendum No 2. Adopted
November 15, 1993. An Addendum Conditionally Resolution No. 88-25. Adopted March 14, I
Waiving Adoption of Waste Discharge Requirements Resolution Regarding the Proposed State
for Disposal/ Reuse of Dredge Spoils in Industrial or Resources Control Board Policy for Water
Commercial A pplica tions. Control Defining 'Sources of Drinking Water
Purposes of Discharge Prohibitions.
Resolution No. 83-21, Addendum No 3. Adopted
November 15, 1993. An Addendum Conditionally Resolution No. 88-49. Adopted April 25, I
Waiving Adoption of Waste Discharge Requirements Resolution Adopting Amendments t
for Green Waste Composting Facilities. Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan
San Diego Region for a Portion of th
Resolution No. 83-27. Adopted October 3, 1983. A Hydrographic Subunit.
Resolution Adopting Amendments to the
Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan for the Resolution No. 88-97. Adopted October 3,
San Diego Region, San El40 Hydrographic Subarea. Resolution Supporting the Proposed Interim
to the Tyuana Sewage Problem Consistii
Resolution No. 83-28. Adopted August 29, 1983. Sewage Treatment Plant Within the Unitei
A Resolution Supporting the County of San Diego's and an Ocean Outfall.
Moratorium on Subsurface Disposal Systems in the
Valley Center Area. Resolution No. 89-33. Adopted April 10
Incorporation of 'Sources of Drinking Wate
Resolution No. 84-20. Adopted August 27, 1984. A into the Water Quality Control Plan {Basin
Resolution Adopting Amendments to the the San Diego Region.
Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan for the
San Diego Region, Mission San Diego Hydrographic
Subarea.
Resolution No. 85-89. Adopted December 16, 'Sources of Drinking Water' Polic y.
1985. A Resolution Adopting Amendments to the
Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan for the Resolution No. 90-27. Adopted April 23,
San Diego Region, Mission San Diego Hydrographic Resolution Adopting Amendments
Subarea and Sycamore Canyon Subarea, and a Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plat
portion of the Santee Hydrographic Subarea. San Diego Region, for the Mission San Die!
Portion of the Santee Hydrologic Subare
Resolution No. 85-92. Adopted December 16, resolution establishes a biostimulatory SUI
1985. Designation of Class Ill Landfills Within the water quality compliance methodology fo
San Diego Region to Accept Shredder Wastes as the San Diego River.
Required by Section 25143.6 of the Health and
Safety Code.
Resolution No. 86-06. Adopted March 24, 1
Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan
San Diego Region. This resolution establishel
and action plan for encouraging and promotin
P A Resolution Adoptino an Amendment to the Resolution Adopting Amendments ti a
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Resolution No. 89-53. Adopted July 10
Addition of Portions of the Otay Valley Hy
Area to the List of Waters Excepted 17
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Resolution NQ. 90-28. Adopted March 12, 1990 Resolution No. 93-02. Adopted February 1, 199;
April 23,1990. A Resolution Adopting Amendments A Resolution Adopting Amendments to th
to the Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan for Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan for th
Clemente Hydrologic Subunit. Subarea (4.621.
Resolution No. 90-53. Adopted September 24, Resolution No. 94-09. Adopted February 10, 1 99f 1990. A Resolution Adopting Amendments to the A Resolution Adopting Amendments to th
Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan for Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan for th
Portions of the Santa Margarita Hydrologic Unit San Diego Region, Portions of the Pauba (2.5 1) an
(2.00), San Diego Region. This resolution establishes Wolf (2.521 Hydrologic Subareas.
a biostimulatory substances water quality
compliance methodology for part of the Santa Resolution No. 94-25. Adopted February 10, 1 99L
Margarita River. A Resolution Adopting Amendments to th
Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan for th
Resolution No. 90-67. Adopted November 5, 1990. San Diego Region for the laguna (1. IO), Missio
A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 90-40, A Viejo ( I. 20), and San Clemen te (I. 30) H ydrologr
Regionwide Groundwater Amendment to the Areas.
Comprehensive Water quality Control Plan for the
San Diego Region.' This resolution revised the Resolution No. 94-739. Adopted October 13,199L
language regarding use of reclaimed water contained A Resolution Adopting Amendments to the Watc
and Amending Resolution No. 90-26, 'A Region wide Hydrologic Area (6.20).
Groundwater Amendment to the Comprehensive
Water Quality control Plan for the San Diego Regional Board Water Quality Management Polic j
Region,' and Resolution No. 90-26, A Resolution This policy consists of five general water qualit
Adopting A Region wide Groundwater Amendment to policy statements and is described in Chapter 1 c
the Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan for this Basin Plan.
the San Diego Region.
NEW REGIONAL BOARD RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No. 91-23. Adopted March 1 I, 1991. A
Resolution Amending Resolution No. 90-2 7, 'A The following Basin Plan amendments have bee
Resolution Adopting Amendments to the adopted since the September 8, 1994 update.
Comprehensive Water Quality Control Plan for the
San Diego Region, for the Mission San Diego and a Resolution No. 95-48. Adopted May 16, 1995. I
Portion of the Santee Hydrologic Subareas.' Resolution Adopting Amendments to the Watc
Quality Control Plan for the Alluvial Aquifer of th
Resolution No. 9746. Adopted May 20, 1991. A Moosa (903.131 and the Valley Center (903.1.;
Resolution Rescinding and Replacing Resolution No. Hydrologic Subareas.
Board Drought Policy. Resolution No. 95-95. Adopted October 12, 1995
A Resolution Adopting An Amendment to the Watc
Resolution No. 91-79. Adopted December 9, 1991 - Quality Control Plan, San Diego Region. Types c
A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 90-55, Discharges Identified for Conditional Waiver c
'Adopting Amendments to the Comprehensive Water Waste Discharge Requirements. (See pages 4-1 1,4
Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Region.' This 35.01, 4-35.02, D-1.09 and D-6).
resolution establishes revised Basin Plan chapters for
beneficial uses and water quality objectives. Resolution No. 95-715. Adopted October 12
1995. A Resolution Adopting Amendments to th
Resolution No. 92-27. Adopted April 6, 1992. A Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basi
Resolution Concerning the Agreement Between the (91, Table 4-4. Types of Discharges Identified fc
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharg
Diego Region, and the Resource Conservation Requirements. (See pages 4-1 1, D-I .02 and D-2).
Districts of San Diego County Regarding the Erosion
and Sediment Control Policy.
the San Diego Region, for a Portion of the San San Diego Region for the Escondido Hydrologr
in Resolution No, 90-40, A Resolution Reconsidering Quality Control Plan for a portion of the Powa
88-91 and Addenda, and Establishing a Regional
PLANS AND POLICIES 5- 12 October 12, 1995
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Resolution No. 96-30. Adopted May 9, 1996. A
Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Water
Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Region
Providing an Exception to the Prohibition of
Water Bodies Used for Municipal Water Supply.
(See page 4-1 5).
Resolution No. 96-34. Adopted August 8, 1996.
A Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Water
Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Region,
Table4-4, Item 26, Composting and Processing,
Mulching, or Grinding Waste Management Units (See
page 4-1 1).
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REPRINT OF RESOLUTION NO. 77- I
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
POLICY WITH RESPECT TO WATER RECLAMATION IN CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 77-1 8
WHEREAS:
1. The California Constitution provides that the water resources of the State be put to beneficial u:
fullest extent of which they are capable, and that waste or unreasonable use or unreasonable mi
use of water be prevented, and that conservation of such waters is to be exercised with a view
reasonable and beneficial use thereof in the interest of the people and for the public welfare;
2. The California Legislature has declared that the State Water Resources Control Board and each f
Water Quality Control Board shall be the principal state agencies with primary responsibility for 1
coordination and control of water quality;
3. The California Legislature has declared that the people of the State have a primary interest in th
development of facilities to reclaim water containing waste to supplement existing surface and
underground water supplies;
4. The California Legislature has declared that the State shall undertake all possible steps to encou
development of water reclamation facilities so that reclaimed water may be made available to hc
the growing water requirements of the State;
5. The Board has reviewed the document entitled "Policy and Action Plan for Water Reclamation ir;
California," dated December 1976. This document recommends a variety of actions to encoura
require direct implementation by the Board; others require implementation by the Executive Offic
the Regional Boards. In addition, this document recognizes that action by many other state, loc
federal agencies and the California State Legislature would also encourage construction of wate
reclamation facilities and the use of reclaimed water. Accordingly, the Board recommends for it
consideration a number of actions intended to coordinate with the program of this Board;
6. The Board must concentrate its efforts to encourage and promote reclamation in water-short art
the State where reclaimed water can supplement or replace other water supplies without interfe
with water rights or instream beneficial uses or placing an unreasonable burden on present watc
systems; and
7. In order to coordinate the development of reclamation potential in California, the Board must de
data collection, research, planning, and implementation Program for water reclamation and recla
water uses.
development of water reclamation facilities and the use of reclaimed water. Some of these acti 8
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the State Board adopt the following Principles:
I. The State Board and the Regional Boards shall encourage, and consider or recommend for fi
water reclamation projects which meet Condition 1, 2, or 3 below and which do not adversl
impact vested water rights or unreasonably impair instream beneficial uses or place an unrei
burden on present water supply systems;
(1) Beneficial use will be made of wastewaters that would otherwise be discharged to marii
brackish receiving waters or evaporation ponds,
(2) Reclaimed water will replace or supplement the use of fresh water or better quality watc
(3) Reclaimed water will be used to preserve, restore, or enhance instream beneficial uses \
include, but are not limited to, fish, wildlife, recreation and esthetics associated with an
surface water or wetlands.
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11. The State Board and the Regional Boards shall (1) encourage reclamation and reuse of water in
water-short areas of the State, (2) encourage water conservation measures which further extend PI
water resources of the State, and (3) encourage other agencies, in particular the Department of
Water Resources, to assist in implementing this policy.
Ill. The State Board and the Regional Boards recognize the need to protect the public health including
potential vector problems and the environment in the implementation of reclamation projects.
IV. In implementing the foregoing Principles, the State Board or the Regional Boards, as the case may
be, shall take appropriate actions, recommend legislation, and recommend actions by other agencif
in the areas of (1) planning, (2) project funding, (3) water rights, (4) regulation and enforcement, (!
research and demonstration, and (6) public involvement and information,
2. That, in order to implement the foregoing Principles, the State Board:
(a) Approves Planning Program Guidance Memorandum No. 9, "PLANNING FOR WASTEWATER
Reclamation, "
(b) Adopts amendments and additions to Title 23, California Administrative Code Sections 654.4, 761
764.9, 783, 2101, 2102, 2107, 2109, 2109.1, 2109.2, 2119, 2121, 2133(b)(2), and 2133(b)(3)
(c) Approves Grants Management Memorandum No. 9.01 , "WASTEWATER RECLAMATION,"
(d) Approves the Division of Planning and Research, Procedures and Criteria for the Selection of
Wastewater Reclamation Research and Demonstration Project,
(e) Approves "GUIDELINES FOR REGULA TION OF WATER RECLAMATION,"
(f) Approves the Plan of Action contained in Part Ill of the document identified in Finding Five above,
(g) Directs the Executive Officer to establish an Interagency Water Reclamation Policy Advisory
Committee. Such Committee shall examine trends, analyze implementation problems, and report
annually to the Board the results of the implementation of this policy, and
(h) Authorizes the Chairperson of the Board and directs the Executive Officer to implement the
foregoing Principles and the Plan of Action contained in Part Ill of the document identified in Findin
Five above, as appropriate.
3. That not later than July 1, 1978, the Board shall review this policy and actions taken to implement it,
along with the report prepared by the Interagency Water Reclamation Policy Advisory Committee, to
determine whether modifications to this policy are appropriate to more effectively encourage water
reclamation in California.
4. That the Chairperson of the Board shall transmit to the California Legislature a complete copy of the
"Policy and Action Plan for Water Reclamation in California."
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned, Executive Officer of the State Water Ftesources Control Board, does hereby certify that
the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of a resolution duly and regularly adopted at a special meetin
of the State Water Resources Control Board held on January 6, 1977.
Original signed b
Bill B. Dend
Executive Officf
State Water Resources Control Boar
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REPRINT OF RESOLUTIUN NU. 88-63
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
ADOPTION OF POLICY ENTITLED "SOURC€S OF DRINKNG W. T€R
RESOLUTION NO. 88-63 I)
WHEREAS:
1. California Water Code Section 131 40 provides that the State Board shall formulate and adopt Si
Policy for Water Quality Control; and,
2. California Water Code Section 13240 provides that Water Quality Control Plans "shall conform"
State Policy for Water Quality Control; and,
3. The Regional Boards can conform the Water Quality Control Plans to this policy by amending tht
to incorporate the policy; and,
4. The State Board must approve any conforming amendments pursuant to Water Code Section 13
and,
5, "Sources of drinking water" shall be defined in Water Quality Control Plans as those water bodif
beneficial uses designated as suitable, or potentially suitable, for municipal or domestic water su
(MUN); and,
6. The Water Quality Control Plans do not provide sufficient detail in the description of water bodic
designated MUN to judge clearly what is, or is not, a source of drinking water for various purpo:
0 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
All surface and ground waters of the state are considered to be suitable, or potentially suitable, for
municipal or domestic water supply and should be so designated by the Regional Boards ' with the
exception of:
1. Surface and ground waters where:
a. The total dissolved solids (TDS) exceed 3,000 mg/L (5,000 uS/cm, electrical conductivity) a
not reasonably expected by Regional Boards to supply a public water system, or
b. There is contamination, either by natural processes or by human activity (unrelated to a spec
pollution incident), that cannot reasonably be treated for domestic use using either Best
Management Practices or best economically achievable treatment practices, or
c. The water source does not provide sufficient water to supply a single well capable of produc
average sustained yield of 200 gallons per day.
2. Surface waters where:
a. The water is in systems designed or modified to collect or treat municipal or industrial wastt
process waters, mining wastewaters, or storm water runoff, provided that the discharge fro
systems is monitored to assure compliance with all relevant water quality objectives as requ
the Regional Boards; or,
b. The water is in systems designed or modified for the primary purpose of conveying or holdir
agricultural drainage waters, provided that the discharge from such systems is monitored to
compliance with all relevant water quality objectives as required by the Regional Boards. a
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3. Ground water where:
The aquifer is regulated as a geothermal energy producing source or has been exempted administrative
pursuant to 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 146.4 for the purpose of underground injection 01
fluids associated with the production of hydrocarbon or geothermal energy, provided that these fluids (
not constitute a hazardous waste under 40 CFR, Section 261.3.
4. Reqional Board Authority to Amend Use Desiqnations:
Any body of water which has a current specific designation previously assigned to it by a Regional
Board in Water Quality Control Plans may retain that designation at the Regional Board's discretion.
Where a body of water is not currently designated as MUN but, in the opinion of a Regional Board, is
presently or potentially suitable for MUN, the Regional Board shall include MUN in the beneficial use
designation.
The Regional Boards shall also assure that the beneficial uses of municipal and domestic supply are
designated for protection wherever those uses are presently being attained, and assure that any
changes in beneficial use designations for waters of the State are consistent with all applicable
regulations adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Regional Boards shall review and revise the Water Quality Control Plans to incorporate this policy.
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned, Administrative Assistant to the Board, does hereby certify that the foregoing is a full
true, and correct copy of a policy duly and regularly adopted at a meeting of the State Water Resourcc
Control Board held on May 19, 1988.
Original signed t:
Maureen March
Administrative Assistant to the Boar
' This policy does not affect any determination of what is a potential source of drinking water for the
limited purposes of maintaining a surface impoundment after June 30, 1988, pursuant to Section
25208.4 of the Health and Safety Code.
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INDEX - CHAPTER 5
Areas of Special Biological Significance . . . . . . 2
California Ocean Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
California Wetlands Conservation Policy . . . . . 9
Cleanup and Abatement Policies and
Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) . . . . . . 8
Enclosed Bays and Estuaries policy
Resolution No. 74-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Heisler Park Ecological Reserve, Orange County 2
Policy on the Disposal of Shredder Wastes . . . . 6
Policy on the Use and Disposal of Inland
Waters Used for Power. . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Policy with Respect to Water Reclamation in
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Reclamation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Regional Board Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
San Diego - La Jolla Ecological Reserve, San
Diego County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
San Diego Marine Life Refuge, San Diego
County.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Shredder Waste Disposal Policy . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Sources of Drinking Water Policy . . . . . . . . . . 7
State Antidegradation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
State Board Resolution
No. 68-1 6: Antidegradation Policy . . . . . . 1
No. 74-28: Areas of Special Biological
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
No. 74-43: Enclosed Bays and Estuaries . . 3
No. 75-58: Use of Inland Waters for
Powerplant Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
No. 75-89: Thermal Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
No. 77-1: Policy with Respect to Water
Reclamation in CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
No. 87-22: Policy on the Disposal of
Shredder Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
No. 88-63: Sources of Drinking Water
Policy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
No. 88-1 23: Nonpoint Source Management
Plan ......................... 7
No. 90-27: California Ocean Plan . . . . . . . 8
No. 92-49: Cleanup and Abatement
Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
State Policy for Water Quality Control . . . . . . . 1
Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters
of California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Water Quality Control Plan for the Control of
Temperature in the Coastal and
interstate Waters and Enclosed Bays
and Estuaries of California . . . . . . . . . . 5
Water Quality Control Policy on the Use and
Disposal of Inland Waters Used for
Powerplant Cooling , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Nonpoint Source Management Plan I I I I . I . I a 7
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Significance
Thermal Plan , , , ,,, a ,, . , , , , ,, ,, I, e& I I 5
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APP€NDX D
CONDf TIONN FOR CONDITIONAL WAIVER Of WASTE DISCHARG 0
REQUIREMENTS OF ITEMS IN TABLE 4-4
CONDITIONS FOR ITEM 2 1. SHORT-TERM USE OF RECLAIMED WATER:
1. Short-term water reclamation projects are projects that last one year or less. Short-term projecl
can include temporary use of reclaimed water for dust control, soil compaction, green belt irriga
or any other temporary reuse project authorized by the Executive Officer, for which no permane
physical reclaimed water facilities or structures are installed; and
The reclaimed water producer must submit a written request for a waiver to the Regional Board.
This request must include written notification from the local health department or the State
Department of Health Services that the proposed project complies with all local and State healtt
Articles 1 - 10. This written notification shall also specify any monitoring required to dernonstn
compliance with Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3, Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, and 5.1. A new written
request for a waiver must be submitted to the Regional Board if the temporary project exceeds (
year. New written requests must be received 60 days prior to expiration of the one year projecl
no new request is received the short-term project must cease immediately.
2.
requirements for reclaimed water use and Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3, Reclamation Criteria,
CONDITIONS FOR ITEM 24. TEMPORARY DISCHARGE OF SPECIFIED CONTAMINA TED SOILS: a a. General Conditions for AI1 TemRorarv Waste Piles
(1) The discharger shall file a Report of Waste Discharge which provides the technical informatioi
necessary to demonstrate that the discharge meets the criteria set forth herein. The dischars
shall submit a fee of $750.00 pursuant to Section 2200, Title 23 of the California Code of
Regulations.
This waiver specifically does not apply to hazardous waste, as defined in Section 66261.3, (2)
Division 4.5, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, or as amended,
(3) All waste piles used for treatment or storage shall be bermed to prevent surface runoffhunon
from contacting wastes and to prevent erosion and transport of contaminated soils by surfaci
runoff, Berm material shall consist of clean, noncontaminated soil.
All waste piles used for treatment or storage shall be protected against 100-year peak stream
flows as defined by the County flood control agency.
Wastes discharged to waste piles established under this waiver, together with any containme
materials used at the temporary waste pile, and any underlying geologic materials contaminat1
by the discharge, shall be removed within the maximum time period allowed under the applic:
Special Conditions. Subsequently the site shall be restored to its original state within 30 day!
following the removal of all treatment facilities, related equipment, etc. and shall be disposed
or stored in accordance with applicable regulations.
If return water or ponded water contained within the treatment or storage area of the tempor,
waste pile will be disposed of at a location other than to a sanitary sewer system, then the
discharger shall submit written notification to the Executive Officer prior to initiating the
discharge and either: 1) obtain waste discharge requirements: 2) obtain a waiver of waste
(4)
(5)
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discharge requirements or 3) obtain a written determination from the Executive Officer that tl
disposal of the return water or ponded water is not subject to regulation by the Regional Boa
b. Special Conditions Applicable to Waste Piles for 'Treatment or Storaqe of Soils Contaminated with
Petroleum Hydro carbons
(1) Temporary waste piles established under this waiver shall be limited to a maximum time peric
four months or 120 days.
All waste piles shall be overlain by a suitable heavy gauge plastic sheeting (not less than 10 I
thick) to adequately prevent rainwater infiltration, control fugitive dust, and other nuisances.
All waste piles shall be underlain by either a suitable heavy gauge plastic sheeting (not less t
10 mils thick) or a liner of low permeability approved by the Executive Officer.
Unless otherwise stated herein, waste piles shall conform to provisions in the state's Local
Oversight Program (LOP) for Orange, Riverside, and San Diego Counties.
(2)
(3)
(4)
c. Special Conditions Apolicable to Waste Piles for Treatment or Storage of Dredae SDoils Contaminat
with Heavy Metals
(1) Temporary waste piles established under this waiver shall be limited to a maximum time peril
nine months or 270 days.
All waste piles shall be overlain by either a suitable heavy gauge plastic sheeting or an alterr
approved by the Executive Officer to adequately prevent rainwater infiltration, control fugiti\
dust, and other nuisances. The control methods shall be subject to approval by the Executi
Officer.
All waste piles shall be underlain by a liner of low permeability (not less than 20 mils thick).
liner and containment facility shall be designed to contain all waste and fluids, and shall be
subject to approval by the Executive Officer.
Materials used in containment structures shall have the appropriate chemical and physical
properties to ensure that such structures do not fail to contain waste because of: the stresz
installation, pressure gradients, physical contact with the waste or leachate, or chemical
reactions with soil and rock.
(2)
(3)
(4)
COIVDITIONS FOR ITEM 25, DISPOSAL /REUSE OF DREDGE SPOILS IN INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCI;
AFFLICA TIONS
a. General Conditions for DisposaYReuse of Treated Dredge Spoil in Industrial or Commercial Aoplical
(1 ) The discharger shall file a report of waste discharge which provides the technical inforrnatio
necessary to demonstrate that the residual concentrations of constituents of concern meet '
criteria set forth herein. The discharger shall submit a fee of $750.00 pursuant to CCR Titlt
Section 2200.
All sampling and analytical procedures, including documentation of waste characterization,
be in accordance with the indicated methods described in Test Methods for Evaluating Soli1
Waste, PhysicaYChemical Methods, SW-846, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (currer
edition). Reported concentrations levels shall be mean average, with an 80% upper confidc
interval, and the total range within each constituent.
The Waste Extraction Test (WET) shall be used for all metal elements, polychlorinated bipht
(PCB's), tributyltin (TBT), and their compounds to determine the amount of extractable sub!
(2)
(3)
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from a contaminated soil. Procedures for the WET are described in Section 66261.24, Artic
Chapter 1 1, Division 4.5, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, or as amended.
Concentration limits are based on the modified WET methodology (using deionized water in I
of sodium citrate buffer solution) and then multiplied by the ten fold dilution rate used in the
The Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) shall be used for all volatile organic
Procedures for the TCLP are described in Appendix I, Chapter 18, Division 4.5, Title 22 of tt
California Code of Regulations, or as amended. Concentration limits are based on the modif
TCLP methodology (using deionized water in place of sodium acetate buffer solution) and th
multiplied by the twenty fold dilution rate used in the test.
This waiver specifically does not apply to hazardous waste, as defined in Section 66261.3,
Division 4.5, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, or as amended.
The discharge shall meet the additional conditions outlined under the exact type of dischargi
proposed. The levels of contaminants in the soil shall not exceed any of the maximum
concentration limits listed under the type of discharge proposed for the soil.
The discharge shall be protected against 100-year peak stream flows as defined by the Coui
flood control agency.
The discharger shall file a certification report when disposalheuse is completed, on a form
approved by the Executive Officer.
This waiver applies only to the contaminants specified under each disposal use category. TI
may not be the only pollutants found in contaminated soils that could threaten water qualit)
Contaminated soils from other sources including, but not limited to; solvents, pesticides, ott
metals, salts, and nutrients, are excluded from this waiver. Contaminants that are suspecte
constituents of concern that are not listed may need to be evaluated based on knowledge o
site cleanup and on a case by case basis until such time as numerical limits applicable for a
waiver can be established.
(4)
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compounds to determine the amount of extractable substance from a contaminated soil,
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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b. Soecial Conditions Aoolicable to Use of Treated Dredqe Spoil for Industrial or Commercial Reuse/Fi
Groundwater, Ba vs and Estuaries, and Pacific Ocean
(1) Soil shall be covered by either (1) constructed materials (e.g. used as roadbase, fill beneath
buildings, bridge abutments), or (21 not less than 2 feet of noncontaminated clean fill to mir
surface water infiltration, preclude exposure by erosion, and control leaching effects.
Soil shall be placed a minimum of 100 feet away from any surface water. (2)
(3) Soil shall be placed a minimum of 5 feet above the highest anticipated elevation of ground 1
[CCR, Title 23, Section 2530 (dl.
This waiver does not apply to basins that are designated for municipal and domestic supply
The applicable standards for the underlying ground water basins shall not only be based upc
water quality of those basins, but also the surface water of an enclosed bay, estuary, or Pa
Ocean that it is in contact with.
(4)
(5)
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(6) The average concentration of contaminants in the soil shall not exceed any of the following
concentration limits (mean average with an 80% upper confidence interval):
Ground Water' Bays and Estuaries4 Pacific ocean5=
Constituents
Metals
Copper 10000 ug/F 29 ug/I4b 30 ug/l
Mercury 20 ug/l 0.25 ug/I4" 0.4 ug/l
Concentration Limit (Numerical Obiective Multiplied bv IO-fold Attenuation)
Chromium (VI) 500 ug/l 500 ug/14a 20 ug/l
Lead 500 ug/l 56 ug/I4" 20 ug/l
Silver 500 ug/l 23 ug/lM 7 ug/P
Zinc 50000 ug/I3 860 ug/I4" 200 ug/l
PCBs 5 ug/l 0.0007 U~/I~~ 0.0001 9 ug/l5b
TBT 0.2 ug/l 0.05 ug/I4' 0.014 ug/P
Synthetic
Hydrocarbons
TPH 100 mg/kg6 100 mg/kg6 100 mg/kg6
TRPH 1000 mg/kg6 1000 mg/kg6 1000 mg/kg6
Benzene 10 ug/l 210 ug/P 59 ug/P
Toluene 10000 ug/l 3000000 ugh4" 850000 ug/lSb
Ethylbenzene 6800 ug/l 290000 ug/l"" 4300 ug/15b
Total Xylenes 17500 ug/l -_ --
Naphthalene 200 ug/V 200 ug/F 200 ug/F
Water Quality Objectives are derived from the following sources.
1. California Drinking Water Standards, primary maximum contaminant levels
2. US EPA suggested no adverse response levels (SNARLS)
3. California Drinking Water Standards, secondary maximum contaminant levels
4. Best Professional Judgement for Bays and Estuaries
a.
b.
c.
d.
4-day Average Concentration - Saltwater Aquatic Life Protection
1 -hour Average Concentration - Saltwater Aquatic Life Protection
30-day Average Concentration - Human Health Protection
Instantaneous Maximum Concentration - Saltwater Aquatic Life Protection
5. California Ocean Plan Criteria, Marine Aquatic Life Protection
a.
b.
c.
6-month Median Concentration - Saltwater Aquatic Life Protection
30-day Average Concentration - Human Health Protection
Instantaneous Maximum Concentration - Saltwater Aquatic Life Protection
6. No Numerical Objectives Used - Constituent is an Indicator of Other Contaminants
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DEFINITION OF TERMS IN CONDITIONS FOR ITEM 25
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPHI: Determination of concentration of residual gasoline and diesel in a
shall utilize US EPA test method 801 5 (carbon ranges C, through C2J, based on wet-weight total
concentrations.
To tal Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TRPH..: Determination of con ce n t rat i o n of residua I
hydrocarbons in a soil shall utilize US EPA test method 41 8.1, based on wet-weight total concentratior
Solute concentrations: Concentrations of the constituents of concern in deionized water using modifiel
Waste Extraction Test (WET) or the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) methodologies.
Solute: Deionized water used as extraction solution in the WET and TCLP methodologies.
Limit; A concentration value not to be exceeded which is necessary to protect water quality and bene'
uses for the San Diego Region (This limit may be based on water quality objectives or a water quality
objective multiplied by an appropriate attenuation factor).
Clean Fill: Soil containing no waste or leachate in accordance with CCR Title 23 Section 2581 (a)(3).
Attenuation: The amount of reduction in the concentration of a constituent as it moves through a soil.
reduction may result from a combination of processes, including; assimilation, adherence, adsorption,
degradation, and separation of the waste from water.
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CONDITIONS FOR ITEM 26. COMPOSTING AND PROCESSING, MULCHING, OR GRfNDlNG FACILITIES e A. APPLICABILITY
1. Types of FaciIXes
a. Facilities cornposting Green Waste, Agricultural Waste, Food Processing Waste or Paper Wa2
b. Facilities processing, mulching or grinding Green Waste, or Agricultural Waste
2. Size of Facilities
a. Composting and Processing, Mulching, or Grinding Operations Less than Five Hundred (500)
Cubic Yards
The submittal of a report of waste discharge and the issuance of waste discharge requirements i
waived for discharges from the following:
(1)
(2)
Green waste, food processing waste, agricultural waste, or paper waste cornposting
operations that do not exceed five hundred (500) cubic yards at any given time;
Green waste or agricultural waste processing, mulching or grinding operations that do I
exceed a total volume of five hundred (500) cubic yards at any given time.
b. Composting and Processing, Mulching, or Grinding Operations Greater than Five Hundred /5C
Cubic Yards
For dischargers who comply with the following Reporting, Site, Operational, and General Conditil
the issuance of waste discharge requirements are waived for discharges resulting from the follov
The storage and treatment by composting of greater than five hundred (500) cubic yari
any given time of green waste, food processing waste, agricultural waste, or paper wa
and any additives as approved by the RWQCB; or
The storage and treatment by processing, mulching, or grinding of greater than five
(1)
(2) hundred (500) cubic yards of green waste, or agricultural waste. e
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B. REPORTING CONDITIONS
1. Report of Waste Discharge
The discharger shall file a report of waste discharge that includes a technical report containing a
requirement-by-requirement analysis based on acceptable engineering standards and best managemi
practices, of how the process and physical designs of the facility will ensure compliance with the
conditions listed herein. The discharger shall submit a fee pursuant to CCR Title 23, Section 2200 i
Threat to Water Quality and Complexity Rating 3-C, Chapter 15.
2. General Industrial Storm Water Permit
The discharger shall file either a Notice of Intent to comply with the requirements set forth in State
Water Resources Control Board (SWRCBI NPDES General Permit No. CAS000001 for the discharge
storm water or submit documentation that the NPDES storm water permit requirements are not
applicable to the discharger's facility.
3. Changes in Operation
The discharger shall notify the RWQCB of:
a. any significant change in the nature and quantity of waste composted or processed, area of
operation, or season of operation; or
b. termination of operation.
C. SITE CONDITIONS
1. Control and Management
All areas upon which green waste, food processing waste, agricultural waste, or paper waste and i
feedstock additives are discharged for composting or processing, mulching, grinding, storing and
treating shall be designed, constructed and maintained to prevent the degradation of waters of the
state. Such facility operations shall be equivalent to the water quality protection achieved through
implementation of the following measures:
a. Precipitation
All precipitation and surface drainage from outside the compost, process, treatment or storage a
including that collected from roofed areas, and runoff from tributary areas resulting from a 25-ye
24-hour storm shall be diverted away from the such areas.
b. Runoff
The discharger shall develop and implement a plan to reduce or eliminate the discharge of pollut:
into surface waters including storm water. The plan shall describe measures taken to prevent
contaminated process water and reduce or eliminate contaminated storm water from being
discharged from the site.
c. Water Quality Protection
All compost, process and storage areas shall be sited where soil characteristics, distance from v1
to ground water, and other factors will ensure no impairment of beneficial uses of surface water
ground waters beneath or adjacent to the facility.
d. Stream Flow
The facilities shall be protected from inundation or washout by overflow from any stream chanr
during a 25-year peak stream flow.
e. Surface Maintenance
If the equipment operating near or on compost, process, storage, or treatment areas produces
subsidence, cracking, or otherwise compromises any surface, the discharger shall repair any
damaged areas immediately.
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D. OPERA TIONAL CONDITIONS
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1. Additives
Dischargers who use additives as defined in this document shall report to the RWQCB's Executive
the CONDITIONS listed in this document.
2. Discharge Specifications
The discharge of green waste, food processing waste, agricultural waste, or paper waste for storas
and treatment by composting or processing, grinding, or mulching shall not cause or threaten to ca
condition of contamination, pollution or nuisance.
3. Maintenance
Containment structures such as embankments, liners or surface impoundments shall be maintained
order to ensure proper performance whenever wastes are discharged.
4. Wet Weather Preparations
Prior to the rainy season, the discharger shall conduct a survey of the operation to ensure that the
has been graded and prepared to prevent erosion and to prevent ponding of waste water at any loc
not designed and operated to retain water.
5. Inspections
The discharger shall inspect compost, process, storage and treatment areas for emergence of leach
ponding, or surface failures such as cracking or subsidence; such inspections shall be frequent enol
to ensure compliance with the Conditions of this waiver. If visible leachate, ponding, cracking, or
subsidence of surfaces is observed, the discharger shall immediately take necessary measures to
maintain the performance standards described in SITE CONDITIONS C.
Officer for his approval the type, and quantity of the additive, The use of additives shall comply wi e
@ E. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1 . Prohibitions
The inclusion of the following wastes for treatment by composting or processing under the conditic
this waiver are prohibited:
a. municipal solid waste;
b. sludges (including sewage sludge, water treatment sludge, and industrial sludge);
c. septage;
d. liquid wastes, unless specifically approved by the Regional Board;
e. animal waste, except manure when used as an additive;
f. oil and grease; and
g. hazardous, designated, and any other wastes determined by the Regional Board to pose a poten
threat to water quality.
2. Entry and Inspection
The discharger shall allow the RWQCB, or an authorized representative upon the presentation of
credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to:
a. Enter upon the discharger's premises where a conditionally waived facility or activity is located q
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this waiver;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditic
this waiver;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipmer
practices, or operations regulated or required under this waiver; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring compliance with this waive
as otherwise authorized by the California Water Code, any substances or parameters at any locz 0
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DEFINITION OF TERMS IN CONDITIONS FOR ITEM 216
GREEN WASTEr Material that consists of or contains waste from plants, including leaves, clippings,
cuttings, trimmings of grass, weeds, shrubbery, bushes, or trees, residential or community garden wast
and untreated wood wastes.
FOOD PROCESSING WASTE: Material that consists of or contains only pre-processed and post-process
waste derived from plants, or foods processed or produced at restaurants, hospitals and food
distributors.
AGR/CUf TURAL WASTE: Material that consists of the plant waste coming directly from an agricultural
products, as defined in Division 21, Part 2, Chapter 1 Section 58619 of the Food and Agriculture Code.
Agricultural waste includes agricultural, floricultural, silvicultural, vermicultural or viticultural products.
PAPER WASTE.. Material that consists of nonhazardous paper and paper by-products.
ADDITIVE: Material that consists of waste or products which are approved by the RWQCB's Executive
Officer for mixture with feedstock or treated waste to adjust the moisture level, the carbon to nitrogen
ratio, or the porosity of the wastes to create a condition favorable Po the processing, or to improve the
product. Additives may include manures, fertilizers, and chemical amendments.
DISCHARGER: Any person who discharges waste which could affect the quality of waters of the state
includes any person who owns a waste management unit or who is responsible for the operation of a v1
management unit pursuant to Title 23, California Code of Regulations, Section 2601 .
commodity, and is the product of farms and ranches and by-products processed from these
CONDITIONS FOR ITEM 28. PERMANENT RECLAIM,ED WA TER PROJECTS:
1. The discharger shall submit a report of waste discharge pursuant to Section 13260 or 13522.5 of t
California Water Code. This report shall contain sufficient technical information from which the
Regional Board can determine if the proposed discharge complies with all applicable reclamation
regulations; and
2. The proposed discharge of reclaimed water must be in compliance with the California Code of
Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3, Articles 1 - 10; and
3. The proposed discharge of reclaimed water must be in compliance with the Water Quality Control F
San Diego Basin (9); and
4. The report of waste discharge must contain a letter from the local health department of the State
Department of Health Services stating that the proposed project complies with all State and local I-
requirements for the use of reclaimed water. This letter shall also specify any monitoring required i
demonstrate compliance with Title 22, Division 4., Chapter 3, Reclamation Criteria, Articles 2, 3, 4,
and 5.1; and
5. Temporary waiver's of waste discharge requirements remain in effect for a project until the Region<
Board is able to adopt permanent requirements. The Regional Board will adopt requirements, as
appropriate, at the earliest possible opportunity, and in accordance with Regional Board priorities.
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. .3E, 3E INFWTlON Of RE CITY (X"C1L x? i
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James F. Kelly, Jr. MTE 27 MANAGER
San Diego County Grand Jury p 5 cc,