HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - SSMP WASTE SAN SEWER SYSTEMS (2)Agenda Item: 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT:
PRESENTER:
March 24 201
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SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) - STATEWIDE
GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS
Public Works
Travis Lange
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the proposed updated Sewer System Management Plan.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to make future operational changes, as needed, that
do not have a financial impact to comply with Waste Discharge Requirements.
BACKGROUND
On May 2, 2006, the California State Water Resources Control Board adopted statewide Waste
Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for Sanitary Sewer Systems (Order No. 2006-0003). These
WDRs are the regulatory mechanism for agencies throughout the state that own or operate
sanitary sewer collection systems greater than one mile in length that collect and/or convey
untreated or partially treated wastewater to a publicly owned treatment facility. The goal of the
WDRs is to reduce the frequency and volume of sanitary sewer overflows by requiring agencies
to properly operate, maintain, and manage their wastewater collection system.
Per the requirements of the WDRs, agencies that own a sewer system must develop and
implement a system -specific Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP). The SSMP memorializes
management and operational practices for the agency's sanitary sewer system to prevent or
significantly reduce the occurrence of sanitary sewer overflows. Major causes of sewer
overflows include grease blockages, root blockages, debris blockages, structure failures,
vandalism, and system age.
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The City of Santa Clarita (City) utilizes the services of Los Angeles County (County)
Department of Public Works Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District for the maintenance and
operation of our sewer system. As such, the City's SSMP is a summary of the County's SSMP
with modifications specific to our City.
Sanitary sewer overflows often contain high levels of pathogenic organisms, suspended solids,
and nutrients that would exceed water quality standards. Although proper maintenance of the
sewer system is critical to prevent sewer overflows and maintaining water quality from our storm
drain system, it is not directly a part of a Total Maximum Daily Load or the City's Stormwater
Permit. The SSMP ensures proper maintenance and standardizes reporting of sewer overflows
throughout the state. There are no new policies as a result of this plan.
The SSMP consists of the following elements:
I . Goals
2. Organization
3. Legal Authority
4. Operation and Maintenance Program
5. Desi n and Performance Provisions
6. Overflow and Emergency Response Plan
7. Fat, Oils, and Grease Control Program
8. System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan
9. Monitoring, Measurement, and Program Modifications
10. SSMP Program Audit and Certification
11. Communication Program
12. County and City Responsibilities
The City Council originally approved the Santa Clarita SSMP on May 26, 2009. City Council is
being asked to re -certify the SSMP document to remain in compliance with the terms of the
WDRs. City and County staff have made minor updates to the original SSMP, which include the
addition of spreadsheets, revised contact information, and a schedule to video record sections of
sewer pipes. Per the requirements of the WDRs, the City Manager or designee may approve
minor administrative changes such as those listed in the cover sheet in the attached SSMP that do
not have a financial impact with periodic recertification by City Council -
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Sanitary Sewer Management Plan 2014 (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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