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ENCINA JOINT SEWERAGE AGENCY
September 20,1972
ChaIrman, Ed St iles Vice-chairman, Stanley Mahr
Present: Carlsbad:
Vista:
Buena:
San Marcos:
Leucadia County
Water D istrict:
Encinitas Sanitary
District:
S.D. County:
Absent: Carlsbad:
Vista:
Guests:" Singer-Kearfott:
David Dunne, Hunter Cook
Ken Annin, Don Todd
Bill Dominguez, Ed Stiles
Stanley Mahr, Jim McKay
Dick Hansen
Mark Schneider
C. Oldsen, Henry Scovern
Glen McComas, Jack Arnold
Gene Asmus
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2.
3.
Burroughs CorpL
Hughes A i rcraft:
State Water Qua 1ity
Control Board: Dennis O'Leary
Salkin Engineering: Dick O'Rear
C.C. Hasty, R.E. Dixon, Francisco
Ballard
C.S.Wroe .
Carl J. Dambach
Review and Approval of Minutes of August 16, 1972
Minutes approved as submitted,
Operation and Maintenance Reports for August
The monthly report was reviewed by Mr. Oldsen. It was noted
that the odor problem at the plant has apparently been
effectively controlled, and no reports of complaints were
received during the last month.
Citron fill over Buena Vista Trunk Line
The fill has been completed. The final television inspec-
tion has not yet been run, however, the soils engineer
reports that settlement of the line has been within accept-
able limits, except beneath the entrance road fill, placed
by the Division of Highways,to the treatment plant. The
Division of Highways has been placed on notice that we
consider the settlement of the line in this area to be
their responsibility. Mr. Oldsen will work with them to
insure corrective action is expeditiously taken.
Review of State and Federal Water Pollution Control Plans,
Goals, and Requirements.
Mr. Dennis O'Leary, executive officer of the Regional Water
Quality Control Board, addressed the Committee and explained
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k. the background regarding requirements and gave his impres-
sion of where we are going. Mr. O'Leary complimented the
Encina Joint Sewerage Agency for the example we are setting
for others as an outstanding example of what can be done
with cooperation between agencies. He noted several other
agencies which have been patterned after the Encina group.
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (1965) required
the States to submit standards to the Federal Government
for approval by 1967. These standards, weighing 51 pounds,
were submitted and immediately rejected by the Federal
Government. In 1971, comprehensive water quality plans
were prepared and a thermal plan adopted. The Ocean Plan
was adopted by the State in July of 1972 and by the
Environmental Protection Agency in September of 1972. Mr.
O'Leary outlined the requirements of the Ocean Plan in some
detail. The requirements are generally listed in tables A
and B therein. In Table A the discharge must be better
than primary, but not necessarily of secondary standard for
domestic waste. There may be exceptions. In Table B,
which pertains to heavy metals, the standards are very
tough. The State has indicated there will be no exceptions
granted. Mr. O'Leary feels that the practical limit will
be the level of metals in the local waters.
Implementation will begin with the submission of the techni-
cal report by January 15, 1973, This report will include
a) what needs to be done, b) estimated cost, c) estimated
schedule, d) the impact on beneficial uses, and e) requests
for exemptions with justification. By April, 1973, the
Regional Board will draft requirements and time schedules
for implementation for submission to the State Water
Resources Control Board. It will then be forwarded to EPA.
There remains a possibility of change by any of the higher
agencies.
The State Board has sent out the draft guideline for
monitoring requirements. Many Agencies have asked for
exemptions. Al of these have been acted favorably upon by
the local board. Mr. O'Leary is not sure what the State
Board wi1 1 do.
Behind all of this is a possibility of passage of the
Muskie-Blatnik bill which requires the best practicable
treatment by 1976, the best available treatment by 1980,
and no pollution by 1985. The definition of "no pollution"
is not available. There is some question as to whether it
actually means no discharge.
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5. Progress Report on 1972 Enlargement
The plans have been approved by the State. Federal
approval is expected soon.
6. Progress Report on Preparation of Technical Report
Vista has approved the change in scope and Brown and
Caldwell is charging ahead.
]_. Progress Report on Interim Connection by City of Oceanside
There has been no further action to report. Mr. Ruden has
indicated that Oceanside wishes to discuss a permanent
connection with the City. Mayor Dunne stated that it will
probably be Carlsbad's position that the Oceanside treat-
ment plant at Buena Vista Creek will have to be removed
at such time as a permanent connection is made. This would
probably be a normal consequence of connection.
8_. Status Report on Construction of Ponto Interceptor Sewer
The Ponto Sewer is now under construction. Mr. O'Rear
presented a request for installation of a storm drain line
across the treatment plant property. After discussion, a
motion was adopted denying the request with the option to
have it reviewed further if there is no other alternative
(Cook-Mahr). .
9. Status Report by Insurance Review Committee
The Insurance Representative has established the value of
the plant at $.1,^30,000. The Committee is awaiting a
breakdown of this value.
10. Other Business
Mr. Oldsen reported on the aerial photo which was prepared
by the County. Individual agencies can obtain copies of
this color photo for approximately $20.00 by contacting Mr.
Oldsen.
11. Set Date for Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held October 25, 1972 at 9:00 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
• HUNTER T.
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