HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - APPROVAL OF FINAL TM ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDIC (2)Agenda Item: 7
DATE: November 27, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS
OF DEDICATION, AND REJECTION OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF
DEDICATION FOR TRACT NO. 69164-02 - VISTA CANYON
RANCH; APPROVAL OF GRANT DEED, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON EASEMENT, AND WATER FACTORY
INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Shannon Pickett
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve Final Tract Map for Tract No. 69164-02.
2. Reject irrevocable offer of dedication and grant in fee simple all of Lot 7.
3. Accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication of the easements for public use and
road purposes; the easements for sanitary sewer and sanitary sewer ingress and egress
purposes; all sanitary sewers and appurtenant structures; the easements for covered storm
drain, appurtenant structures, ingress and egress purposes; the right to prohibit any and all
allowable uses within open space; the easement for sight distance; and the right to restrict
direct vehicular ingress and egress to Lost Canyon Road.
4. Make findings as follows: (a) this project is consistent with the provisions of Sections 66474
and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved, and (b) this proposed
subdivision, together with the provisions for this design and improvement, is consistent with
the General Plan required by Article 5 (commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of
Division 1 of the Government Code, or any specific plan adopted pursuant to Article 8
(commencing with Section 65450) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code.
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5. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement
on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 69164-02, which indicates all special
assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid.
6. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of Final Tract Map
for Tract No. 69164-02, which embodies the approval of said map, and the acceptance and
rejection of dedications shown thereon and the abandonment of the easements.
7. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of Final Tract
Map for Tract No. 69164-02, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with
the Tentative Tract Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at
the time of approval.
8. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of Final
Tract Map for Tract No. 69164-02, which provides for verification that the map is technically
correct.
9. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the grant deed and
associated documents conveying four acres of City -owned property to Vista Canyon Phase
II, LLC, consistent with Condition No. PR 12 of City Council Resolution No. 11-23, subject
to City Attorney approval.
10. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the grant of easement to
Southern California Edison for a power vault within the Vista Canyon Water Factory parcel,
subject to City Attorney approval.
11. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Vista Canyon Water
Factory Interconnection Agreement with Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los
Angeles County, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The Final Tract Map for Tract No. 69164-02, an exhibit of which is attached hereto, has been
reviewed by staff and found to be in substantial conformance with the principles and standards
required by the Unified Development Code and State Subdivision Map Act. It was approved as a
tentative tract map by the City Council on April 26, 2011. The Final Tract Map for phase two
consists of 19 lots, is approximately 45.38 acres, and is located on the east side of the City of
Santa Clarita (City). At this time, all parcels are vacant.
The Final Tract Map was reviewed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Surveyor
and found to be in substantial conformance with the previously approved tentative tract map. The
conditions of approval established by the City were also met and fees have been and/or will be
paid as indicated on the attached Fact Sheet. Therefore, the Final Tract Map is ready for City
Council approval and acceptance of the dedications.
Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, a legislative body shall not deny
approval of a final or parcel map if it was previously approved as a tentative map for the
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proposed subdivision and if it finds the final or parcel map is in substantial compliance with the
previously approved tentative map.
A 10 -acre park will be constructed by the developer within Lot 7. The City will take ownership
of Lot 7 after the improvements are constructed.
Condition No. PR 12 of City Council Resolution No. 11-23 required the applicant to purchase
four acres of City -owned property to be utilized by the project applicant for development within
Planning Area 3, which is included within the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 69164-02. Vista
Canyon Phase II, LLC has deposited $111,000 (the purchase price) to the City based upon the
appraisal prepared for this property. The Exhibit Map, attached hereto, highlights the City -owned
parcel that is partially within the development. This parcel was acquired through the Los Angeles
County Safe Neighborhood Parks proposition in 1992. The four -acre portion to be sold is
described and shown in the Grant Deed. A copy of the Grant Deed, shown as Exhibit D of the
Purchase and Sale Agreement, is attached hereto. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
approved the disposal of the grant -funded property at the county's September 4, 2018, meeting.
The adopted Board Letter is attached.
Southern California Edison (SCE) is requesting an easement over a portion of Lot 1 in Tract
69164-01, a copy of which is attached hereto. Lot 1 is owned by the City and includes the Vista
Canyon Water Factory (Water Factory). This easement is located west of the Water Factory,
adjacent to the right-of-way. The easement is necessary to accommodate the required SCE
facilities to serve the Water Factory, the multi -family units in Planning Area 1, and the
residential and commercial development in Planning Area 2.
Finally, as part of this action, the City Council is authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Vista Canyon Water Factory Interconnection Agreement (Agreement), a copy of which is
attached hereto. The City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District
(District) are parties to this Agreement as the City will ultimately own and operate the Water
Factory.
This Agreement, approved by the District's Board of Directors on October 27, 2017, authorized
the construction of the Water Factory within the District's territory, and provided for the
diversion of certain wastewater flows within the District to the Water Factory for treatment prior
to treatment at District facilities. The Water Factory will produce approximately 371,000 gallons
of recycled water each day.
Under the Agreement, the Water Factory will treat wastewater generated by the development,
produce recycled water, and discharge excess effluent to the District. It will also treat a portion
of the wastewater flow originating from existing development upstream of the Water Factory and
within the District's territory. Because ratepayers in the development will pay District
connection fees and service charges that cover the District's capital, conveyance, and treatment
costs, the District will pay the City a recycling credit in consideration for the treatment of the
wastewater.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Staff has not identified alternative actions that would conform to requirements set forth in the
Subdivision Map Act for recommended action numbers 1 through 8. With respect to
recommended action numbers 9, 10, and 11, other actions as determined by the City Council
may be considered.
FISCAL IMPACT
The public streets shown on the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 69164-02 will be dedicated to the
City. The maintenance of these streets will have minimal impact on the City's street maintenance
budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit Map
Fact Sheet
Grant Deed
Southern California Edison Easement
Adopted Board Letter
Exhibit - Vista Canyon Water Factory Interconnection Agreement
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FACTSHEET
PARCEL MAP 69164-02
Location: Vista Canyon Ranch, on the east side of the City of Santa Clarita (City).
Acreage: Approximately 45.38 acres
Number of Lots: Nineteen (19)
Use: 3 commercial -condominium lots, 8 residential -condominium lots comprised
of 445 residential units, 4 lots dedicated as private driveways and firelanes, 1
park lot, and 3 open space lots to be maintained by HOA/POA.
Owner: Vista Canyon Phase I, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company and Vista
Canyon Phase II, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company. The portion
owned by the City will be sold to the developer, prior to map recordation.
Trails/Paseos: No new trails are being dedicated to the City by this map.
Streets: This map is dedicating portions of Lost Canyon Road as a public street to
comply with the City's General Plan.
B&T Fees: The applicable Bridge and Thoroughfare (B&T) fee(s) will be satisfied by the
construction of B&T eligible improvements.
Transit Fees: The developer shall pay the applicable Transit Mitigation fee(s) prior to
issuance of building permits.
Quimby Fees: The applicable Quimby Fee(s) will be satisfied after constructing the
improvements for the park lot.
School Fees: All applicable school fees will be paid prior to issuance of building permits
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EXHIBIT D
FORM OF GRANT DEED
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAILTO:
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120
Santa Clarita, California 91355
Attention: City Clerk
(SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE RESERVED FOR RECORDER'S USE)
TITLE(S)
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAILTO:
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120
Santa Clarita, California 91355
Attention: City Clerk
(SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE RESERVED FOR RECORDER'S USE)
GRANT DEED
A.P.N. 2840-002-270
The undersigned grantor(s) declare(s):
Documentary transfer tax is $122.1. City transfer tax is $0.00.
(X) computed on full value of property conveyed, or
( ) computed on full value less value of liens and encumbrances remaining at time of sale.
( ) Unincorporated area: (X) City of Santa Clarita, and
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, a California municipal corporation ("Grantor"),
hereby GRANTS in fee simple to VISTA CANYON PHASE II, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company ("Grantee"), the real property located in the City of Santa Clarita, County of Los
Angeles, State of California more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and shown
on Exhibit B attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein (the "Property").
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this Grant Deed as of
, 2018.
GRANTOR:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
a California municipal corporation
By: _
Name:
Title:
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the
document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
State of California
County of Los Angeles
On before me, , allotary Public, personally appeared
, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the
person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed
the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s),
or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true
and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature
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EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
GRANT DEED
IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 15
WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF SAID LAND FILED IN THE DISTRICT
LAND OFFICE ON MARCH 29,1877 AND SHOWN ON MAP OF TRACT NO. 69164-01 FILED IN BOOK 1396
PAGES 40 THROUGH 48, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 22;
THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER, NORTH 89°41'12" WEST 644.04
FEET;
THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTH LINE, NORTH 51°43'41" EAST 205.12 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A
NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 523.00 FEET, A RADIAL
LINE THROUGH SAID POINT BEARS SOUTH 38014'10" EAST;
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 09042'54" AN ARC
DISTANCE OF 88.68 FEET;
THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE, NORTH 42°02'56" EAST 38.42 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A
TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 507.00 FEET;
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 16039'57" AN ARC
DISTANCE OF 147.47 FEET;
THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE, NORTH 58°42'53" EAST 265.80 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A
TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 1,467.00 FEET;
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 0203726" AN ARC
DISTANCE OF 67.18 FEET TO A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER;
THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, SOUTH 00°42'18" WEST 484.95 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO
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EASEMENT VALUE AND CONSIDERATION LESS THAN $100.001
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SIG. OF DECLARANT OR AGENT DETERMINING TAX 5IRM NAME DEPARTMENT
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, (hereinafter referred to as "Grantor"), hereby grants to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON COMPANY, a corporation, its succc,%sors and assigns (hereinafter referred to as "Grantee"), all easement and right of
way to construct, Else, maintain, operate, alter, add to, repair, replace, 1,econstrtict, inspect wid remove at any time and from. time to
time underground electrical supply systems and communication systems (hercinafier referred to as "systerns"), consisting of Wires„
underground conduits, cables, vaults, manholes, handholes, and including, above -ground enclosures, markers and concrete pads and
other appurtenant fixtures and equipment necessary or useful for distributing electrical energy and for transmitting intelligence,
data and/or communications (eg. through fiber optic cable), in, on, over, under, across and itioug that certain real property in the
County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows:
FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION, SEE EXHIBITS "A" AND "B", BOTH ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HERE -OF.
Grantor further grants, bargains, sells and conveys unto the Grantee the right of assignment, in whole or in part, to others,
without limitation, and the right to apportion or divide in whatever manner Grantee deems desirable, any one or more, or all, of the
easements and rights, including but not limited to all rights of access and ingress and egress granted to the Grantee by this Grant of
Easement.
Grantor agrees for himself, his heirs and assigns, not to erect, place or maintain, nor to per -Mil the erection, placement or
maintenance of any building, planter boxes, earth fill or other structtires except walls and fences on the above described real
property. The Grantee, and its contractors, agents and cin1floyees, shall have the right to trim or cut tree roots as may endanger or
interfere with said systems and shall have free access to said systems and every part thereof, at all times, for the purpose of
exercising the rights herein granted; provided, however, that in making any excavation on said property of the Grantor, the Grantee
shall make the sanic in such a Inaiineraq rill cause Elie least injury to the surlke of the ground around such excavation, and shall
replace Elie earth so removed by it and restore the surface of the ground to as near the sarne condition as it was prior to such
excavation as is practicable.
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to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
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EXHIBIT "A"
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
EASEMENT WITHIN VISTA CANYON RANCH
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
THAT PORTION OF LOT 1, IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF TRACT NO. 69164-01 FILED IN BOOK 1396 PAGES 40
THROUGH 48, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
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September 04, 2018
The Honorable Board of Directors
County of Los Angeles
Regional Park and Open Space District
383 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
Dear Directors:
APPROVE DISPOSAL OF GRANT -FUNDED PROPERTY, ALLOCATE RESULTING PROCEEDS,
AND AUTHORIZE AWARD AND ADMINISTRATION OF PROJECT AGREEMENTS TO THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA FOR THE SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL AND SAND CANYON TRAIL
GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
(FIFTH DISTRICT - 3 VOTES)
SUBJECT
The approval of the City of Santa Clarita's proposed disposal of property acquired with Specified
Funds of the Safe Neighborhood Parks Proposition of 1992; reallocation of $111,000 in proceeds
from the disposal; and the authorization to award to the City of Santa Clarita a non -monetary grant
for the Santa Clara River Trail General Improvements Project and a $111,000 grant for the Sand
Canyon Trail General Improvements Project.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD:
1. Find that the proposed actions to approve a grant -funded property disposal, allocate the resulting
proceeds as well as award of grant project agreements are not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act for the reasons stated herein.
2. Approve the City of Santa Clarita's proposed disposal of property purchased with Specified Project
funds allocated under Section 8, Subsection (b), Paragraph (2), Subparagraph (LL), of the Los
Angeles County Safe Neighborhood Parks Proposition of 1992 for the acquisition of open space land
along the Santa Clara River.
3. Allocate $111,000 in proceeds from the City of Santa Clarita's proposed disposal of grant -funded
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property to the City of Santa Clarita for the Sand Canyon Trail General Improvements Project.
4. Authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation, in his capacity as Director of the Los Angeles
County Regional Park and Open Space District, or his designee, to award to the City of Santa Clarita
a non -monetary grant for the Santa Clara River Trail General Improvements Project and a $111,000
grant for the Sand Canyon Trail General Improvements Project. The grant awards are subject to the
City of Santa Clarita's compliance with applicable conditions. The grants will be administered when
applicable conditions have been met and pursuant to guidelines in the Procedural Guide for
Specified, Per Parcel, and Excess Funds Projects; otherwise, funds shall remain in the appropriate
account.
PURPOSE/JUSTIFICATION OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
On August 3, 1998, the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD)
awarded a grant to the City of Santa Clarita (City) in the amount of $334,000 in Specified Project
funds allocated under Section 8, Subsection (b), Paragraph (2), Subparagraph (LL) of the Los
Angeles County Safe Neighborhood Parks Proposition of 1992 (1992 Proposition) for the acquisition
of open space land along the Santa Clara River. In 1998, the City acquired an approximately 27 -
acre parcel under the grant, known as Assessor's Identification No. 2870-002-270 (Parcel No. 270).
The City currently has an offer from a private real estate developer, Vista Canyon Ranch LLC (Vista),
to purchase a 4 -acre portion of Parcel No. 270, consistent with the City's approval of Vista's transit -
oriented, mixed-use community in the eastern area of the City in the Fifth Supervisorial District.
In its communications with RPOSD, the City has articulated that the proposed disposal of a portion of
Parcel No. 270 will further the purposes of the 1992 Proposition as follows:
1. The proposed disposal will facilitate Vista's dedication of an additional 37 acres of property in and
along the Santa Clara River. A portion of the dedicated property will be developed by Vista as the
Mitchell Hill Trailhead, consisting of parking, landscaping, trails, and enhancements to the historic
Mitchell family cemetery. The value of the 37 acres is estimated to be over $800,000, and
improvements costs are estimated at $1,000,000.
2. In consideration for receiving the 4 -acre portion of Parcel No. 270, Vista will construct over four
miles of public trails, including two miles of the regional Santa Clara River Trail. The Santa Clara
River Trail General Improvements Project (Santa Clara River Project) is estimated at $2,000,000.
3. Included in Vista's plan is the construction of a new 11 -acre park that will be turned over to the City
for operations and maintenance upon its completion. The 11 -acre park site was valued at over
$9,000,000 of land value and park improvements costs estimated at $3,000,000 for a total value of
$12 million.
Approval of the recommended actions will authorize the proposed disposal, as required pursuant to
the Agreement entered into between the grantee and grantor subject to the 1992 Proposition. It is
also recommended that the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation (Director), or his
designee, be authorized to award a non -monetary Project Agreement to the City for the Santa Clara
River Project when applicable conditions have been met. The conditions consist of grantee
qualifications, consistency between the Project and requirements of the 1992 Proposition, and
grantee's agreement with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements for the Project
(if applicable), and to administer the grant pursuant to the Procedural Guide previously approved by
the Board.
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Pursuant to Section 16, Subsection (b) of the 1992 Proposition and Section D, Subsection 10 of the
Grant Project Agreement (Agreement), the City is required to refund to RPOSD an amount equal to
the greater of the 1) proceeds from the disposal or 2) the fair market value of the disposed property
A recent appraisal determined that the fair market value of the 4 -acre portion of Parcel No. 270 is
$111,000. If your Board approves the disposal, then the City will complete the sale agreement with
Vista and refund the $111,000 to RPOSD.
Approval of the recommended actions will also allocate the $111,000of disposal proceeds for a grant
to Santa Clarita for the Sand Canyon Trail General Improvements Project (Sand Canyon Project).
The proposed Sand Canyon Project involves construction of approximately 134 linear -feet of
recreational trail and related improvements to align and improve safety of a section of Sand Canyon
Trail. The estimated project cost is $111,000 and will be fully funded by the recommended grant.
Approval of the recommendations will also authorize the award of a non -monetary grant to the City
for the Santa Clara River Project, which will be constructed by Vista in exchange for the proposed
disposal. The proposed Santa Clara River Project Agreement will hold the four (4) miles of public
trails to be constructed by Vista subject to the terms and conditions of the 1992 and 1996
Propositions, including the requirement to maintain and operate the property in perpetuity with
reasonable public access and non-discrimination. In addition to the Project Agreement, a deed
restriction will be required to provide public notice of the grant obligations attached to the property.
If the total Santa Clara River Project's cost is less than $1,000,000, then the Project Agreement will
stipulate that any remaining amount to reach the minimum amount of $1,000,000 be deposited to
RPOSD in the City's Maintenance and Servicing Fund sub account for future expenditure on the
Project or another of its RPOSD grant -funded projects. The Project Agreement will further stipulate
that if the Project has not been completed within 3 years of approval by the Board, the appraisal of
the 4 -acre parcel shall be updated and the fair market value be paid to RPOSD for reallocation by
the Board to an eligible project.
Implementation of Strategic Plan Goals
The proposed recommendations further the Board -approved County Strategic Plan Goal of Pursing
Operational Effectiveness, Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability (Strategy 111.3) by enhancing
recreational opportunities in the Fifth Supervisorial District.
FISCAL IMPACT/FINANCING
The proposed actions are without fiscal impact to RPOSD's funds or the General Fund.
FACTS AND PROVISIONS/LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
The 1992 Proposition prescribes that if a portion of the property acquired or improved with
Proposition funds is sold or otherwise disposed of, the greater of 1) the proceeds from the disposal
or 2) the fair market value of the disposed property shall be either used by the grantee for a similar
purpose or returned to RPOSD for reallocation for a purpose authorized in the Proposition's funding
category. The Board -approved Grant Project Agreement between RPOSD and its grantees requires
that the greater of the two amounts be returned to RPOSD for allocation to a grant project.
Under the City's proposal, in addition to the $111,000 of disposal proceeds, Vista will construct public
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trail improvements valued at approximately $2,000,000. Since the proposal includes construction of
public trails improvements in addition to the disposal proceeds, a non -monetary grant project
agreement will be administered between the City and RPOSD to make the improvements being
constructed by Vista subject to the terms and conditions of the 1992 and 1996 Propositions,
including maintenance and operation in perpetuity, non-discrimination, and prohibition against
preferential treatment.
In addition to the over $2 million of public trails improvements, the City has articulated that the
proposed disposal will benefit RPOSD's residents and taxpayers by facilitating 1) Vista's dedication
of an additional 37 acres of property in and along the Santa Clara River, and Vista's development of
a portion of the dedicated property as the Mitchell Hill Trailhead, consisting of parking, landscaping,
trails, and enhancements to the historic Mitchell family cemetery, with a land value of over $800,000,
and estimated $1,000,000 of improvements; and 2) Vista's construction of a new 11 -acre park that
will be turned over to the City for operations and maintenance upon its completion, with over
$9,000,000 of land value and estimated $3,000,000 of improvements. The recommendations to
approve the disposal, allocate $111 000 of disposal proceeds to the City for the Sand Canyon
Project, and accept public trails improvements in addition to monetary consideration are consistent
with the intent of the 1992 Proposition and Project Agreement in ensuring that the proposed disposal
will result in public benefit from trails improvements that exceed its fair -market value.
If the Board does not approve the City's request, the City may not proceed with the proposed
disposal and Vista must adjust its plans for development of the property.
On June 2, 2009, the Board approved the Procedural Guide for governing the administration of
RPOSD grants. The Procedural Guide will appropriately govern the administration of the
recommended additional grant as well.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The recommendations to allocate and award grant funds are not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the actions do not meet the definition of a project
according to Section 15378 (b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because the actions are
administrative activities of government grants.
All projects funded by RPOSD are required to comply with CEQA as a condition of the grant. The
lead agency is responsible for preparing the appropriate environmental documentation for its project
The City of Santa Clarita is the lead agency for the proposed Sand Canyon and Santa Clara River
projects.
CONTRACTING PROCESS
Grant Project Agreements (Agreements) will be entered into and administered under authority
delegated to the Director and pursuant to the Procedural Guide approved by the Board in 2009. The
Agreements will be approved as to form by County Counsel.
IMPACT ON CURRENT SERVICES (OR PROJECTS)
These actions will have no impact on any other RPOSD grant -funded projects. These actions are
required to approve the disposal of property acquired with Specified Funds of the 1992 Proposition,
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allocation of disposal proceeds, and the award of Grant Project Agreements to obligate the City to
maintain and operate the projects consistent with the terms and conditions of RPOSD grants in
perpetuity, if all applicable conditions are met.
CONCLUSION
Please instruct the Executive Officer -Clerk of the Board to return one adopted copy of this action to
the Chief Executive Office, Capital Programs Division, and to the Department of Parks and
Recreation.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN WICKER
Director
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County Counsel
Executive Officer, Board of Supervisors
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VISTA CANYON WATER FACTORY INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT
This Vista Canyon Water Factory Interconnection Agreement ("Agreement") is dated
, 2017, ("Effective Date") and is between the City of Santa Clarita
(the "City") and the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles County ("District").
The City and the District are referred to in this Agreement individually as a "Party" and
collectively as the "Parties."
A. The District is a county sanitation district organized and existing pursuant to the
County Sanitation District Act, Health and Safety Code section 4700 et seq. The District owns
and operates the Saugus and Valencia Water Reclamation Plants.
B. The City is a general law city. The City's territory is within the boundaries of the
District.
C. The City will own, operate, and maintain a water reclamation plant known as the
Vista Canyon Water Factory ("Water Factory") located on City -owned land south of State
Route 14, west of Sand Canyon, east of Fair Oaks Ranch, and north of the Metrolink railroad
tracks.
D. The Water Factory is a component of the Vista Canyon Specific Plan project
("Vista Canyon Project") that was approved by the City on May 10, 2011. The Vista Canyon
Project consists o£
(i) 1,100 single-family, multi -family, and apartment units;
(ii) 950,000 square feet of retail, office, and hotel uses;
(iii) a Multi -Modal Transit Center;
(iv) the Water Factory;
(v) amenities;
(vi) preservation, enhancement, and/or dedication of animal movement
corridors and the Santa Clara River Corridor; and,
(vii) other related infrastructure, services and amenities (e.g., roadway
improvements, trails, buried bank stabilization).
E. The Vista Canyon Project area has been or will be annexed to the District.
F. The Water Factory will be designed to treat wastewater generated by the Vista
Canyon Project, and to treat a portion of the wastewater flow from an existing development
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upstream of the Water Factory and within the District's territory. The Water Factory will
produce disinfected tertiary recycled water in accordance with all applicable state and federal
standards, including the California Code of Regulations Title 22 requirements.
G. The Water Factory has a design capacity of 392,135 gallons per day ("gpd")
(equivalent to 439.2 acre-feet per year), and is expected to produce approximately 371,000 gpd
(equivalent to 415.5 acre-feet per year) of recycled water.
H. Under Water Code Section 1210, the City has the exclusive right to all recycled
water produced by the Water Factory as long as the City owns the Water Factory. The City is
authorized under Government Code Section 38742 to provide water for use in the City. The City
intends to enter into an agreement with the Castaic Lake Water Agency to sell wholesale
recycled water.
The City has obtained Waste Discharge Requirements and Water Reclamation
Requirements Discharge Permits from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los
Angeles Region.
J. The Water Factory lacks the capacity for solids treatment, and the City requires
solids treatment for the Water Factory's residual waste. The recycled water produced by the
Water Factory may exceed Vista Canyon Project's recycled water needs, especially during rain
events. The City requires a disposal option for any excess treated effluent.
K. The District is willing to accept the Water Factory's effluent, including its solids,
for further treatment and disposal at the District's Saugus or Valencia Water Reclamation Plants
L. The Parties intend by this Agreement to provide for the diversion of certain
wastewater flows within the District's system to supply the Water Factory; and to provide for the
District's acceptance and treatment of the Water Factory's discharges.
The Parties, therefore, agree as follows:
Definitions. For the purposes of this Agreement, the terms below have the following
definitions:
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"City" means the City of Santa Clarita.
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between the Water Factory and the point of connection with the District's sewerage system.
1.5 "gpd" means gallons per day.
1.6 "Party" or "Parties" means the City and the District, either individually or
collectively.
1.7 "Permit" means any permit (e.g. WRR) issued to the City by the Regional Board
or any other governmental or regulatory authority relating to the use of recycled water or the
operation of the Water Factory.
1.8 "Regional Board" means the California Regional Water Quality Control Board,
Los Angeles Region.
1.9 "Upstream Facilities" means all sewerage facilities discharging (directly or
indirectly) to and upstream of the Water Factory.
1.10 "Vista" means Vista Canyon Ranch, LLC, the project proponent for the Vista
Canyon project, or its successors or assigns.
1.11 "Vista Canyon Project" means the Vista Canyon Specific Plan approved by the
City on May 10, 2011, and its related entitlements and the project constructed under that specific
plan and related entitlements.
1.12 "Wastewater Ordinance" means the District's Wastewater Ordinance, adopted
April 1, 1972, as amended July 1, 1998, and as thereafter further amended.
1.13 "Water Factory" means the Vista Canyon Water Factory.
1.14 "WRR" means the Water Reclamation Requirements or Water Recycling
Requirements established for the Water Factory by the Regional Board, which are attached as
Exhibit 3.
2.. Duration. The duration of this Agreement is 20 years from the Effective Date.
Diversion of District Sewer Flows to Water Factory. The City may divert to the Water
Factory up to 392,135 gpd of wastewater generated within the District's service area as
shown on Exhibit 1.
4. Discharge to District's Sewerage System. Subject to the requirements of Section 5, the
Water Factory may discharge to the District's sewerage system.
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review and any inspections related to the Vista Canyon Project determined to be
necessary by the Chief Engineer.
5.6 The City shall provide the District with a minimum of two hard copies of as -built
drawings for the Water Factory and its connection to the District's sewerage
system along with a an electronic version in a format approved by the Chief
Engineer;
5.7 The City must obtain all other permits and agreements necessary for the
construction, operation, and maintenance of the Water Factory and the recycled
water distribution system; and
5.8 The Water Factory must be in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws
and regulations (collectively, "Laws"), including the District's Wastewater
Ordinance.
6. Downstream Facilities Design Requirements. The City shall cause all Downstream
Facilities and the point of connection to be designed and constructed in accordance with
the District's standards (including the most recent version of Standard Specifications for
Public Works Construction and the District's amendments, including any special
provisions required by the Chief Engineer).
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Agreement, a Vista Canyon Ordinance, pertaining to the Water Factory and the Upstream
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Facilities. The City shall be subject to the District's ordinances with respect to all matters
relating to the Water Factory, and diversions to and discharges from the Water Factory.
The City shall promptly submit any information concerning the Water Factory or its
operations as may be requested from time to time by the Chief Engineer.
8. Connection Fees. The City acknowledges that the District's Master Connection Fee
Ordinance (and any related rate ordinances) will apply to all parcels in the Vista Canyon
Project area, which requires the owner or developer of each parcel within the Vista
Canyon Project area to pay to the District a Connection Fee for all structures in the Vista
Canyon Project area in the same amount and in the same manner as any other person
imposing an added burden on the District's sewerage system.
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Ordinance (and any related rate ordinances) will apply to all parcels in the Vista Canyon
Project area.
Recycling Credit.
10.1 In consideration of the reduction in flow to the District's plants as a result of the
Water Factory's recycling operations, the District shall pay to the City a
"Recycling Credit" calculated according to the formula set forth on Exhibit 2.
10.2 The City shall provide the District with recycled water use volumes on a semi-
annual basis for the July 1 — December 31 period and for the January 1 — June 30
period. Relevant meter readings must also be provided. The City shall report the
following flow amounts for each period:
a. total volume of recycled water delivered to users; and
b. total volume of recycled water used onsite at the Water Factory for
irrigation.
10.3 The District shall pay the City the Recycling Credit within 45 days after receipt of
reports required in 10.2, subject to review and audit.
Industrial Wastewater. The Water Factory shall not accept any wastewater from
"categorical dischargers" as that term is defined by U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. The Water Factory shall not accept any hauled wastewater.
Sewer Connections. All sewer connections in the Vista Canyon Project area must
comply with all ordinances and requirements established by the District.
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Water Factory Ownership and Responsibility for Recycled Water. The District will not
own or be responsible in any way for the recycled water produced by the Water Factory.
The City shall bear all legal and regulatory responsibility associated with the use of the
recycled water produced by the Water Factory. The City shall be responsible for all
revenue and expenses derived from the recycled water produced by the Water Factory.
CEQA. The City shall be the lead agency for all matters relating to the Water Factory's
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Annexation. The City has caused or shall cause Vista to annex the Vista Canyon Project
area to the District, subject to the District's Master Annexation Fee Ordinance. The City
acknowledges, and shall use its best efforts to ensure that all District rules, regulations
and ordinances will apply to all properties and wastewater dischargers within the Vista
Canyon Project area.
Indemnity. The City shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the District, all other
County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, and its and their directors, officers,
employees, and agents from any and all claims, actions, liabilities, administrative actions
or fines, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and
legal costs) for any damage or injury (including bodily injury, death, or any
environmental damage) arising out of or relating to the Water Factory, the Upstream
Facilities, the Downstream Facilities, the industrial waste discharge from the Water
Factory, or the recycled water produced by the Water Factory. This indemnity provision
will survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
Duplication of Service
17.1 The City acknowledges that the District currently contracts with various entities
for provision of recycled water. Nothing in this Agreement restricts the District
from making recycled water available to its own facilities, or to third parties that
are authorized to sell or otherwise transfer recycled water within the Santa Clarita
Valley region either directly or by contract.
17.2 The City waives and relinquishes any rights it may have against the District
pursuant to the Service Duplication Law and further agrees to indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless the District, its officers, agents and employees, from and
against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, costs, damages, actions, causes of
action (whether legal, equitable or administrative), fees of attorneys, and other
expenses which the District may sustain or incur by reason of or in consequence
of the assertion by others, whether successful or not, of rights expressed in the
Service Duplication Laws of the State of California, Chapter 8.5 of Part 1,
Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code (Section 1501, et seq.) or similar laws,
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extends to the Service Duplication Law and any similar law which may be
enacted after the date of this Agreement, to any amendments to the Service
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Director of Public Works
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Email: rnewmangsanta-clarita.com
TO DISTRICT:
If by U.S. Mail:
Chief Engineer and General Manager
Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles County
P.O. Box 4998
Whittier, CA 90607
If by overnight mail or hand delivery:
Chief Engineer and General Manager
Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles County
1955 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
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legal action arising out of this Agreement must be brought in the Los Angeles
County Superior Court, Central Division.
19.6 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in duplicate originals, one for
each Party, each of which will be deemed to be an original, but all of which
constitute one and the same agreement.
19.7 City Engineer's'Authority. The City hereby delegates to the City Engineer the
authority to take all actions on behalf of the City in connection with any
approvals, consents, or actions required of or by the City under this Agreement.
19.8 Chief Engineer's Authority, The District hereby delegates to its Chief Engineer
the authority to take all actions on behalf of the District in connection with any
approvals, consents, or actions required of or by the District under this
Agreement.
19.9 Force Majeure. If the performance of any act required by any of the Parties is
directly prevented or delayed by reason of strikes, lockouts, labor disputes,
unusual governmental delays, acts of God, fire, floods, epidemics, freight
embargoes, or other causes beyond the reasonable control of the Party required to
perform the act, that Party will be excused from performing that act for a period
of time equal to the period of time of the prevention or delay. In the event of such
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ATTEST: ATTEST:
Secretary City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP
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PERMITTED DIVERSION AREA
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RECYCLING CREDIT
FORMULA AND
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FOR A TYPICAL SEMI-ANNUAL BILLING PERIOD
Formula:
Water Diverted / Assumed Flow per Sewage Unit ("SU") x Flow Component x Service Charge x
Proportion non -fixed Costs.
Example Calculation:
Service Charge':
Water Diverted, Daily Average 2:
Flow Component Portion of
Service Charge 3:
Proportion non -fixed Costs4:
Assumed Flow per SU5:
$ 307 per SU/ year =$ 153.50 per SU/ semi-annual period
50,000 gallons per day (gpd)
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2 Daily average during the reporting period, as reported by the City in accordance with the agreement.
3 The Service Charge Ordinance's "A" factor in effect during the reporting period.
4 Determined by District cost calculations
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June 17, 2016
Mr. Shannon Pickett Certified Mail
City of Santa Clarita Return Receipt Requested
23920 Valencia Blvd Claim No. 7015 3010 0001 9147 6386
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-2196
WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS AND WATER RECLAMATION REQUIREMENTS
AND A MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR VISTA CANYON WATER
FACTORY — CITY OF SANTA CLARITA (FILE NO. 14-031, ORDER NO. R4-2016-0220, CI -
10041, GLOBAL ID WDR100016910)
Dear Mr. Pickett,
Our letter of April 21, 2016, transmitted revised tentative Waste Discharge Requirements and
Water Reclamation Requirements (WDRsANRRs), and a Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MRP) for Vista Canyon Water Factory -City of Santa Clarita.
Pursuant to Division 7 of the California Water Code, the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board, Los Angeles Region (Regional Board) at a public meeting held on June 9, 2016,
reviewed the revised tentative WDRs/WRRs and MRP, considered all factors in the case, and
adopted WDRs/WRRs Order No. R4-2016-0220 and MRP No. CI -10041, (copies enclosed)
relative to this discharge. The adopted WDRs/WRRs and MRP will be posted on the Regional
Board's website at:
City of Santa Clarita shall comply with the Electronic Submittal of Information (ESI) requirements
by submitting all reports required under the WDRs/WRRs and MRP, including groundwater
monitoring data, discharge location data, and searchable Portable Document Format of
monitoring reports to the State Water Resources Control Board GeoTracker database under
Global ID WDR100016910.
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If you have any questions, please contact the Project Manager, Dr. Don Tsai at (213) 620-2264
Qon.Tsai w to o ds.c v), or me at (213) 576-6683 ( ricWro d a ).
Sincerely,
Eric Wu, Ph. E.
Chief of Groundwater Permitting Unit
Enclosures:
1. Waste Discharge Requirements and Water Reclamation Requirements Order No. R4-
2016-0220
2. Monitoring and Reporting Program No. CI -10041
CC: Mr. Randy Barnard, SWRCB — Division of Drinking Water
Mr. Kurt Souza, SWRCB — Division of Drinking Water
Mr. Mark Subbotin
Mr. Dexter Wilson, Dexter Wilson Engineering
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CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
LOS ANGELES REGION
320 West 4'" Street, Suite 200, Los Angeles, California 90013
(213) 576-6660 • Fax (213) 576-6640
http://www.waterboards,ca.govAosangeles/
ORDER NO. 1114-2016-0220
FILE NO. 14-031
CI NO. 10041
WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS AND
WATER RECLAMATION REQUIREMENTS
ISSUED TO
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
(VISTA CANYON WATER FACTORY)
The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region (Regional Board)
finds:
INTRODUCTION
1, The Vista Canyon Project proposes to develop an approximately 185 -acre Vista Canyon
area, providing 1,100 residential units with a residential population estimated at 3,500, as
well as up to 950,000 square feet of commercial and medical offices, retail stores, theater,
restaurants, and hotel. Approximately 932,000 gallons per day (GPD) of wastewater will
be generated from this project, once it is fully developed.
2. The Vista Canyon Water Factory Project (Water Factory Project) proposes to build the
Vista Canyon Water Factory (Water Factory) that is a tertiary wastewater treatment and
recycling plant that treats wastewater generated from the Vista Canyon Project. This
treated wastewater is recycled for on-site and off-site landscape irrigation and other non -
potable applications. During rainy weather, effluent will be conveyed to downstream
facilities of the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District (SCVSD), including the Saugus
Water Recycling Plant (WRP) or/and the Valencia WRP. The Saugus WRP will be the
primary plant to treat wastewater. The Valencia WRP is the backup plant to treat the
extra wastewater generated beyond the wastewater treatment capacity of the Saugus
WRP.
3, The Water Factory construction is anticipated to be completed and begin operation in
October 2017. Once completed, the Water Factory will be operated by the City of Santa
Clarita (City). The City, thereafter defined as Permittee or Discharger, will become the
owner of the Water Factory. The City will be responsible for the treatment of wastewater,
wastewater quality, recycled water quality, and any groundwater quality impacted by the
discharge and the recycled water applications. The City will also be responsible for
compiling and submitting all monitoring data and reports to the Regional Board.
4. The City will distribute recycled water to the City and the Los Angeles County and will
establish appropriate ordinances to (1) regulate the proper uses and distributions of
recycled water, (2) maintain and inspect recycled water facilities, and (3) ban water
softener use.
Adopted June 9, 2016
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The Regional Board is the permitting agency for the Water Factory Project for the
discharge of tertiary -treated effluent with disinfection via non -potable recycled water
applications. This Regional Board issues Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) and
Water Reclamation Requirements (WRRs) to assure that this Project does not adversely
affect the receiving groundwater quality and its beneficial uses.
6. The Regional Board is required pursuant to California Water Code section 13523 to
consult with and receive recommendations from the Division of Drinking Water (DDW)
within the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) (formerly within the
California Department of Public Health) regarding public health, safety, or welfare.
PURPOSE OF BORDER
7. Pursuant to California Water Code (CWC) sections 13260 (WDRs) and 13522.5 (WRRs),
the City submitted a Report of Waste Discharge (ROWD) on March 20, 2014 and applied
for WDRs and WRRs to discharge disinfected tertiary -treated wastewater generated at the
Water Factory for non -potable recycled water applications.
8. CWC section 13260 requires any person "proposing to discharge waste, within any region
that could affect the quality of the waters of the state, other than to a community sewer
system," to file a report of waste discharge. The term "waste" is defined in CWC section
13050(d) to include "sewage and any and all other waste substances, liquid, solid,
gaseous, or radioactive, associated with human habitation, or of human or animal origin, . .
. prior to, and for purposes of, disposal." The Discharger proposes to discharge human
sewage, i.e., "waste" to land where it could affect the quality of the waters of the state.
Sewage contains various waste constituents, including total dissolved solids, sulfate, salts
(e.g., chloride, boron), bacteria, nitrogen, priority pollutants and constituents of emerging
concern (CECs). In accordance with CWC section 13263(g), no discharge of waste into
waters of the state, whether or not the discharge is made pursuant to waste discharge
requirements, shall create a vested right to continue the discharge. All discharges of
waste into waters of the state are privileges, not rights.
CWC section 13263 authorizes the Regional Board, after any necessary hearing, to
prescribe requirements as to the nature of any proposed discharge with relation to the
conditions existing in the disposal area or receiving waters upon, or into which, the
discharge is made or proposed. The requirements must implement any relevant water
quality control plans that have been adopted, and shall take into consideration the
beneficial uses to be protected, the water quality objectives reasonably required for that
purpose, other waste discharges, the need to prevent nuisance, and the provisions of
CWC section 13241.
10. CWC section 13267 authorizes the Regional Board to require that any person who
proposes to discharge waste to furnish, under penalty of perjury, technical or monitoring
program reports which the regional board requires. The burden, including costs, of these
reports shall bear a reasonable relationship to the need for the report and the benefits to
be obtained from the reports. In requiring those reports, the regional board shall provide
the person with a written explanation with regard to the need for the reports, and shall
identify the evidence that supports requiring that person to provide the reports. This Order
incorporates Monitoring and Reporting Program (MRP) Cl. No. 10041 for the City (File No.
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14-031), which is necessary to assure that the discharge of waste, including the use of
recycled water complies with this Order and is protective of human health and the
environment.
11. This Order is adopted pursuant to CWC sections 13263, 13267, and 13523. It sets forth
requirements, prohibitions, and other conditions to implement the Basin Plan; prescribes
the limits for the recycled water and the Discharger's responsibilities for the production,
distribution, monitoring, and application of recycled water; and includes an MRP. The
Discharger is responsible for inspecting point -of -use facilities, and ensuring compliance
with the WDRs and WRRs contained in this Order.
12. For the purposes of this Order, references to the "discharger" or "permittee" in applicable
federal and state laws, regulations, plans, or policy are held to be equivalent to references
to the City.
13. A Water Factory Project site visit was conducted on August 10, 2015. The site is along the
Santa Clara River with an estimated distance of 500 feet southeast to the center of the
Santa Clara River. The majority of the riverbed adjacent to the site is dry with no surface
water observed as this is a dry reach of the Santa Clara River during dry weather.
Currently, the site is under grading for development.
VISTA CANYON PROJECT
14. Vista Canyon Project Vicinity
A. The Vista Canyon Project (Figure 1) is located in the Santa Clarita Valley in the
unincorporated Los Angeles County, directly adjacent to the City. The Vista Canyon
Project is immediately south of State Route 14 (SR -14), west of La Veda Avenue,
north of the Metrolink rail line, and east of the Colony Townhome community. The
Vista Canyon Project is also in Management Zone 1 of the Salt and Nutrient
Management Plan Santa Clara River Valley East Subbasin.
B. The Vista Canyon Project is in the eastern portion of the easternmost Subbasin of
the Santa Clara River, known as the Eastern Santa Clara Groundwater Basins (DWR
Basin No. 4-4.07) (Figure 2) defined in the Basin Plan, specifically within the Santa
Clara -Mint Canyon area.
15. Water Factory
A. The proposed Water Factory (340 24' 51.73" N, 118° 26' 22.58" W) will be located in
the southwest corner of the Vista Canyon Project and approximately 200 feet from
Santa Clara River (Figure 1).
B. Wastewater generated from the Vista Canyon Project will be conveyed by gravity
flow to the Water Factory,
C. The Water Factory has a design capacity of 392,000 gallons per day (GPD), which
will generate 371,000 GPD of effluent to be recycled. The wastewater treatment
process (See Figure 3 for process flow schematic) consists of preliminary treatment
(comminutor), flow equalization (flow equalization basin), secondary treatment with
a retention time of 18 hours (two aeration tanks with nitrification and denitrification
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activated sludge, reducing ammonia and nitrate concentrations), clarification with a
retention time of 0.5 hour (two sedimentation tanks with coagulation and
flocculation, reducing solids), tertiary treatment (disc filters, reducing turbidity, and
suspended solids greater than 85%), and disinfection (UV and chlorination with
sodium hypochlorite). The sludge (21,000 GPD), any excess treated effluent not
being recycled from the Water Factory, and any untreated wastewater generated
from the Vista Canyon Project will be discharged to the downstream facilities of the
SCVSD, including the Saugus Water Recycling Plant (WRP) or/and the Valencia
WRP. Any effluent not meeting effluent limitations will be delivered to the
headworks for further treatment.
D. Influent Quality
a. The Santa Clarita Water Division (SCWD) is the primary water district which
supplies potable water to the Vista Canyon Project and is one of four water
retailers (Santa Clarita Water Division, Newhall County Water District, Valencia
Water Company, and Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 36)
supplying potable water to communities in the Santa Clarita Valley. The SCWD
blends imported water purchased from the Castaic Lake Water Agency
(CLWA) with local groundwater. Based on the records provided by SCWD for
the period of 2001 through 2014, the percentage of use of imported water
from CLWA ranged from 55.7% to 84.7%. In the years between 2011 and
2014, which are considered as drought years, the use of imported water has
increased from 60.5 % (2011) to 84.7% (2014).
b. Based on water quality data collected between year 2010 and 2014, the
imported water purchased from CLWA has better water quality (see column 2
of Table 1 below), on average, than the local groundwater (Column 3 of Table
1). The water supply records (2001-2014) indicate that the percentage of
imported water for drinking water has never been below 55%. The average
imported water used during drought years of 2010 through 2014 was 68.6%.
The blending of 50% groundwater with 50% imported water takes into
account the range of water supply quality during drought years based on the
historical blending records. Column 4 of Table 1 is the anticipated potable
water quality, resulting from the blending 50% of imported water with another
50% of Inr_.al nrm inrlwate.r,
c, The estimated influent quality of the Water Factory (Column 6 of Table 1)
results from the summation of Column 4 (anticipated potable water quality)
and Column 5 in Table 1. Column 5 in Table 1 is the addition of concentration
as the result of contributions of pollutants from household use.
Table 1— Projection of Water Factory Influent Water Duality
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Imported Local Anticipated Addition to Water
Water Ground Potable Potable Factory
Constituent (mg/Lt']) Water Watei43, Water Influent
(mg/0") (mg/Li'l) (mg/Ll') (mg/Ll'')
TDS 280 1') 7321 506 225 I41 731
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Table 1 - Projection of Water Factory Influent Water Quality
Imported LA
Local -Anticipated-
ddltlon to Water
Constituent Water Ground Potable Potable Factory
(Mg/01) Water Water", Water Influent
(mg/Lrn) (mg/01) (mg/01) (mg/1.t1')
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Chloride 7 81. ._ _...... 31 �5�� � ...,
i 112
Sulfate 48 12) 150 121 99 20 [41 119
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Nitrate -N 0.5 (2) ....................... 5.2 ........._...-_....... ........... � .. _� ..� .. .._.. _...� . � �.- Varied
Boron 0.18121 0.87121 0.53 0.15141 0.68
[i]. mg/L: milligram per liter.
[2]. Based on average quality of 2011 - 2015 of Santa Clarita Valley Water Quality
Report.
[3].. The blending of 50% imported water with 50% groundwater takes into account
the range of water supply quality during drought years based on historical
blending records.
[4], Engineering Report for the Vista Canyon Water Factory (Municipal Wastewater
Treatment Facility, dated March 21, 2016.
[5]. 2008 Chloride Source IdentificationlReduction, Pollution Prevention, and Public
Outreach Plan, Sanitation districts of Los Angeles County, dated November
2008.
d. The City Plumbing Code adopted on November 26, 2013 and the SCVSD
Ordinance adopted on June 11, 2008 prohibits water softener installation within
the site boundary. The purpose of the Code and the Ordinance is to limit the
discharge of total dissolved solids including chloride to the Water Factory,
which is not designed to remove salts.
E. Effluent Quality
The Water Factory is a new facility and not designed to remove salts through its
wastewater treatment process, therefore, the salt concentrations in the effluent will
be the same as those in the influent (Table 1), however, compliance with effluent
limits must be achieved. Based on the proposed tertiary treatment process, the
nutrients in effluent, under proper operation and maintenance, will achieve the
effluent limits in Table 2 below.
Table 2 - Projection of Effluent Water Quality
Un Con
Constituents {
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Ammonla-N + NitratrN + Nitrite -N mg1L 6.0111
Total Dissolved Solids mg/L 731121
Sulfate mg/L 11912
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Chloride mg/L 112121
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Table 2 — Projection of Effluent Water Quality
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Constituents Units Concentrations
Boron __..mg/L�� ..__..... .�..�.� 1.0
[1]. Nitrate -nitrate in effluent is expected to be less than 6.0 mg/L with the full NDN
process at the Water Factory.
[2]. Based on the projected water supply quality described at Table 1.
F. Treated Effluent Applications
a. The treated effluent will be stored in a 100,000 -gallon recycled water storage
tank. Recycled water will be distributed via the recycled water pump station to
on-site uses of the Vista Canyon Project for landscape irrigation and public
restrooms in commercial areas and off-site uses for landscape Irrigation and
other Title 22 non -potable recycled water applications approved by the DDW. A
summary of proposed recycled water uses are shown in Table 3, Figure 4
presents the quantity of recycled water uses at each location.
Table 3 — Proposed Quantities of Recycled Water Applications
On -Site Landscape Irrigation 77,600 GPD (87 AFY 1'1)
On -Site Dual -Plumbed Use 44,600 GPD (50 AFY 1'l)
Off -Site Use 248,300 GPD (278 AFY 1'i)
Total 370,600 GPD (415 AFY
[1]. AFY; Acre feet per year.
b. The recycled water storage tank and the recycled water pump station will be
located at the Water Factory.
G. Effluent Storage Equalization Tank
a. A 200,000 -gallon effluent storage equalization tank (Figure 5) will be
constructed adjacent to the Water Factory and along the Santa Clara River
bank in order to store the treated wastewater with the following conditions;
Disinfected tertiary -treated effluent when there is no demand for recycled
water; and,
Overflow from the 100,000 -gallon recycled water storage tank.
Water in excess of this capacity will be sent downstream to either the Saugus
or Valencia recycling facilities.
b. The Water Factory and the bank along the Santa Clara River are within the
100 -year floodplain and will be raised in elevation and will no longer be within
the floodplain. The bank along the Santa Clara River is reinforced and
protected by a concrete retaining wall (approximately 18 feet) plus a freeboard
(approximately 3 feet) above the Santa Clara River corridor. This wall is
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designed in conformance with the County of Los Angeles Capital -Flood (Qcap)
requirements, which exceed a 1,000 -year storm event.
GROUNDWATER MONITORING PROGRAM
16. Groundwater monitoring wells, specified in Figure 6, are used to ensure that the treated
effluent (recycled water) used for landscape irrigation does not cause the groundwater to
exceed groundwater limits set forth in Table 9 in the Vista Canyon Project site.
17. The groundwater network monitoring program implemented by the City consists of a total
of nine (9) wells, six (6) upgradient; two (2) downgradient, and one (1) cross -gradient.
More information of these groundwater monitoring wells is available in Table 4, Section IV.
3.A. of the accompanying Monitoring and Reporting Program Cl No. 10041 (MRP).
GLOBAL WARMING AND CLIMATE CHANGE
18. In Southern California, the predicted impacts of climate change are numerous. Annual
average temperatures are expected to increase, coupled with a higher frequency of
extreme heat days. A likely consequence of this warmer climate will be more severe
drought periods, leading to an increase in the amount and intensity of fires and a longer
fire season. In addition, precipitation patterns are likely to be modified. A decrease in
snowfall, combined with warmer temperatures, will induce a decrease in the amount and
duration of snowpack, an essential source of freshwater to the region. Although changes
to mean precipitation are expected to be small, the increasing occurrence of extreme
precipitation events will amplify the risk of flooding.
These impacts may affect water quality in multiple ways, including decreases in stream
flow, reductions in, and changes to, aquatic habitats, increases in surface water
temperature, increases in pollutant levels, sedimentation, algal growth, and changes in
salinity levels and acidification in coastal areas. For permitted facilities such as Publicly
Owned Treatment Works (POTWs), specific impacts could include, but are not limited to,
an increase in the concentration of pollutants entering the facility, an increase in the
temperature of effluents and receiving waters, an increase in storm water inflow and
infiltration, increase in flooding/inundation of facilities, sewer overflows, power outages,
pump maintenance issues, and onsite or nearby hillside destabilization.
Executive Order B-30-15, issued on April 29, 2015, recognizing the challenges posed by
climate change, directed state agencies to take climate change into account in their
planning decisions, guided by the following principles: Priority should be given to actions
that both build climate preparedness and reduce greenhouse gas emissions; where
possible, flexible and adaptive approaches should be taken to prepare for uncertain
climate impacts; actions should protect the state's most vulnerable populations; and
natural infrastructure solutions should be prioritized.
19. The Water Factory and the bank along the Santa Clara River are within the 100 -year
floodplain. Therefore, in response to anticipated climate change effects, the City has
considered additional flood control measures and protection of the Vista Canyon Project
and the Water Factory Project, including the design of a concrete retaining wall along the
Santa Clara River bank exceeding protections from impacts from a 1,000 -year storm event
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(see Finding No. 15.G.b. for more information). Climate change may also increase drought
and related impacts such as reduced potable water supply. The Water Factory will
produce a new source of recycled water for areas of Los Angeles County and the City to
reduce the need for potable water use in the area.
20. Waste Discharge Requirements for this facility contain provisions to require planning and
actions to address climate -related impacts that can cause or contribute to violations of
permit requirements and/or degradation of waters of the state.
APPLICABLE PLANS, POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
Due to the unique hydrogeological conditions of the Plant location and its vicinity, this permit
incorporates Basin Plan, Title 22 CCR, and other essential plans, policies, and regulations to
protect the receiving groundwater quality.
21. Water Quality Control Plan for the Coastal Watersheds of Los Angeles and Ventura
Counties (Basin Plan) — On June 13, 1994, the Regional Board adopted a revised Basin
Plan. The Basin Plan (i) designates beneficial uses for surface and groundwater, (ii)
establishes narrative and numeric water quality objectives that must be attained or
maintained to protect the designated beneficial uses, and (iii) sets forth implementation
programs to protect the beneficial uses of the waters of the state. The Basin Plan contains
prohibitions on the discharge of certain types of waste or to specified locations. The Basin
Plan also incorporates State Water Board Resolution 68-16 "Statement of Policy with
Respect to Maintaining High Quality of Waters in California" (also called the
"Antidegradation Policy"). In addition, the Basin Plan incorporates by reference applicable
State and Regional Board plans and policies and other pertinent water quality policies and
regulations. The Regional Board prepared the 1994 update of the Basin Plan to be
consistent with previously adopted State and Regional Board plans and policies. This Order
implements the plans, policies and provisions of the Regional Board's Basin Plan. The Basin
Plan has been amended occasionally since 1994.
The Basin Plan (Chapter 3) incorporates Title 22 CCR primary maximum contaminant
levels (MCLs) by reference (see Finding No. 20 below for detail) as water quality objectives.
This incorporation by reference is prospective including future changes to the incorporated
provisions as the changes take effect. The Title 22 CCR primary MCLs are applicable
water quality objectives for a receiving water to protect beneficial uses when that receiving
water is designated as municipal and domestic supply. Also, the Basin Plan specifies that
"Ground waters shall not contain taste or odor -producing substances in concentrations
that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses." Therefore the Title 22 CCR
secondary MCLs, which are limits based on aesthetic, organoleptic standards, are
applicable water quality objectives for a receiving water to protect beneficial uses when
that receiving water is designated as municipal and domestic supply. These water quality
objectives are implemented in this Order to protect groundwater quality.
In addition, the Basin Plan implements State Water Board Resolution No. 88-63, which
established state policy that all waters, with certain exceptions, should be considered
suitable or potentially suitable for municipal or domestic supply. Beneficial uses applicable
to the groundwater in Table 5 are as follows:
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Eastern Santa Existing:
Clara Municipal and domestic water supply, industrial service supply, industrial
Groundwater process supply, and agricultural supply.
(DWR Basin No.
4-4.07)
A. Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). To restore water quality and impaired
beneficial uses, the Regional Board has adopted the Nitrogen Compounds TMDLs
for the Santa Clara River Reach 7 (Figure 7). The TMDLs has assigned local
allocation for nonpoint source contributions from agricultural and urban runoff and
groundwater discharge (Table 6):
Table 6 -TMDLs of Santa Clara River Reach 7
Nonpoint Source Load Allocation Target .. - W ^^^^^^Groundwater
Ammonia -N + Nitrate -N + Nitrite -N Monthly Average: 8.5 mg/L
(Resolution No. 2003-011) Itl
[1], Resolution No. 2003-011 (Santa Clara River Nitrogen Compounds TMDL), adopted by
the Regional Board on August 7, 2003, the State Water Board on November 19, 2003,
the Office of Administrative Law on February, 27, 2004, and the USEPA on March 18,
2004.
The treated effluent for irrigation percolating from the Site will reach underlying
groundwater, which are likely to connect to the Santa Clara River Reach 7.
Resolution No. 2003-011 has assigned a load allocation for nutrients to groundwater.
However, considering the soil composition, groundwater depth, and quality of effluent
discharged, the more stringent nutrient effluent limit (see section 11.2.) shall be
imposed to ensure the protection of groundwater quality based on the
Antidegradation analysis.
B. Clean Water Act section 401 Water Quality Certification. On April 24, 2013, the
Regional Board issued an order (File No. 12-034, see Attachment A for more
information including the Water Quality Certification, Project Information, and
Conditions of Certification) certifying that any discharge from the Vista Canyon
Project including Water Factory Project would comply with the applicable provisions
of Clean Water Act section 301 (Effluent Limitations), section 302 (Water Quality
Related Effluent Limitations), section 303 (Water Quality Standards and
Implementation Plans), section 306 (National Standards of Performance), and
section 307 (Toxic and Pretreatment Effluent Standards) of the Clean Water Act, and
with other applicable requirements of State law. This discharge is also regulated
under State Board Order No. 2003-0017-DWQ, "General Waste Discharge
Requirements for Dredge and Fill Discharges that have received State Water Quality
Certification" which requires compliance with all conditions of this Water Quality
Certification.
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22. Title 22 CCR —Title 22 CCR contains primary and secondary MCLs for inorganic, organic,
and radioactive contaminants in drinking water. These MCLs are codified in Title 22 CCR.
Title 22 primary MCLs (see Attachments B-1 to B-6) have been incorporated into the Basin
Plan as water quality objectives, MCLs are used as one of the primary bases for effluent
limits for discharges of recycled water in WDRs and WRRs to protect the designated
beneficial uses of municipal and domestic supply.
23. Recycled Water Policy — State Water Board Resolution No. 2009-0011, Adoption of a
Policy for Water Quality Control for Recycled Water (Recycled Water Policy), is intended
to support the State Water Board's Strategic Plan to promote sustainable local water
supplies. Increasing the acceptance and promoting the use of recycled water is a means
towards achieving sustainable local water supplies and can result in reduction in
greenhouse gases, a significant driver of climate change. The Recycled Water Policy is
also intended to encourage beneficial use of, rather than solely disposal of, recycled water
generated from municipal wastewater sources in a manner that fully implements state and
federal water quality laws.
24. State Water Board Resolution No. 68-16 Antidegradation requires the Regional Board, in
regulating the discharge of waste, to maintain the high quality waters of the state until it is
demonstrated that any change in quality will be consistent with maximum benefit to the
people of the State, will not unreasonably affect beneficial uses, and will not result in water
quality less than that described in the State Water Board's policies (e.g., quality that
exceeds water quality objectives). Further, any activity that produces waste must meet
waste discharge requirements that will result in the best practicable treatment or control of
the discharge necessary to assure that (a) a pollution or nuisance will not occur and (b) the
highest water quality consistent with maximum benefit to the people of the State will be
maintained.
In accordance with the Recycled Water Policy, the Upper Santa Clara River Integrated
Regional Water Management Group, which is comprised of CLWA, City, Santa Clarita
Water Division, Los Angeles County Flood Control District: Newhall County Water District,
San Gabriel & Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, SCVSD, and
Valencia Water Company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to prepare the
draft Salt and Nutrient Management Plan Santa Clara River Valley East Subbasin (SNMP
East Subbasin). This group of agencies collectively known as the Salt and Nutrient Task
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which was prepared using guidance set forth by the Regional Board.
The draft SNMP East Subbasin provides a conceptual analysis on the possible
groundwater quality impacts resulting from the discharge. Staff conducted an independent
antidegradation analysis taking into consideration work done under the SNMP effort and
analyzed the data using a mass balance. The use of recycled water generated from the
Water Factory will not cause degradation of the receiving groundwater quality for TDS,
chloride, nitrate, and sulfate. The concentrations of chloride, nitrate, and sulfate in
groundwater will remain the same as the current concentrations.
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Table 7 — Antidegradation Analyses: Comparison between 50th Percentile of Ambient
Groundwater Quality and the Basin Pian Groundwater Quality Objectives
Groundwater Subunit Water Quality Comparison
TDS
Chloride Nitrate -N
Sulfate
(mg/L)
(mg/L) (mg/L)
(mg/L)
Basin Plan GWQO i'�
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150 10
150
501h Percentile Ambient Groundwater Concentration 123
745
89 4.3
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[1]. Basin Plan GWQO; Basin Plan Groundwater Quality Objectives.
[2]. Groundwater data collected from 18 potable wells between 2001 and 2011.
25. This Order establishes effluent and groundwater limitations that will prevent unreasonable
threats to present and anticipated beneficial uses and will not result in receiving ground
water quality that exceeds water quality objectives set forth in the Basin Plan. Limitations
for each waste constituent are based on the most stringent applicable water quality
objective to protect all beneficial uses. This Order contains requirements for assuring that
BPTC and the highest water quality consistent with the maximum benefit to the people of
the State will be achieved. Accordingly, the discharge is consistent with the
antidegradation provisions of Resolution 68-16. Based on the results of wastewater
treatment and monitoring of effluent and groundwater quality, the Regional Board may
reopen this Order to reconsider groundwater limitations and other requirements to comply
with Resolution 68-16.
26. AB 685 — CWC Section 106 — It is the policy of the State of California that every human
being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for human
consumption, cooking, and sanitary purposes. This Order promotes that policy by requiring
discharges to meet maximum contaminant levels developed to protect human health and
ensure that water is safe for domestic use.
27. This Order is established pursuant to CWC section 13263 because this project has the
potential to affect the quality of the waters of the State, to impact the beneficial uses of
those waters, or to cause a nuisance. This Order conforms to CWC section 13523 and
State Water Board Resolution 2009-011, the Recycled Water Policy, because it meets the
need for recycled water use.
28. Section 13523 of the CWC provides that a Regional Board, after consulting with and
receiving recommendations from DDW or its delegated local health agency, and after any
necessary hearing, shall, if it determines such action to be necessary to protect the health,
safety, or welfare of the public, prescribe water recycling requirements for water that is
used or proposed to be used as recycled water. Section 13523 further provides at a
minimum that the recycling requirements shall include, or be in conformance with, the
statewide water recycling criteria established by DDW pursuant to Water Code Section
13521. DDW adopted revised Water Recycling Criteria (Chapter 3, Division 4, Title 22,
CCR) that became effective on June 18, 2014. Criteria applicable to this recycling project
are prescribed in this Order.
29. These WRRs are established pursuant to CWC section 13523. The WRRs prescribe the
limits for recycled water and the City's responsibilities for the production and monitoring of
recycled water and ensuring compliance with the WRRs contained in this Order.
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30. The City prepared the revised Engineering Report for the Vista Canyon Water Factory
(Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facility), dated November 16, 2015, on its proposed
production, distribution, and use of recycled water for irrigation as required by section
60323 of Title 22, CCR, On December 1, 2015, the revised Title 22 Engineering Report
was conditionally approved by the DDW with recommendations to the Regional Board.
This Order incorporates conditions and requirements in the Attachment A, consistent with
DDW's recommendations.
31. State Water Board Resolution No. 77-1 — The State Water Board adopted Resolution No.
77-1, Policy with Respect to Water Recycling in California, which includes principles that
encourage and recommend funding for water recycling and its use in water -short areas of
the State. On September 26, 1988, the Regional Board also adopted Resolution No. 88-
012, Supporting Beneficial Use of Available Reclaimed Water in Lieu of Potable Water for
the Same Purpose, which encourages the beneficial use of recycled wastewater and
supports water recycling projects.
32. The requirements contained in this Order are in conformance with the goals and objectives
of the Basin Plan, the TMDLs, and implement the requirements of the CWC, Title 22,
Recycled Water Policy, and Resolutions specified in this Order.
33. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) — The term POTW means a treatment works
as defined by section 212 of the federal Clean Water Act, which is owned by a State or
municipality (as defined by section 502(4) of the Act). This definition Includes any devices
and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes and other
conveyances only if they convey wastewater to a POTW treatment facility. The term also
means the municipality as defined in section 502(4) of the Clean Water Act, which has
jurisdiction over the indirect discharges to and the discharges from such treatment works.
(40 CFR 403.3(q)). The Water Factory meets all above criteria and therefore is considered a
POTW.
34. Constituents of Emerging Concerns (CEC) Requirements - In recent years, the Regional
Board has incorporated monitoring of a select group of anthropogenic chemicals,
particularly pesticides, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, known collectively as
CECs, Into permits to better understand the propensity, persistence and effects of CECs in
our environment. Recently adopted permits in this region contain requirements for CEC
effluent monitoring, including identification of the CECs to be monitored in the effluent,
sample type, sampling frequency, and sampling methodology,
CEQA AND NOTIFICATION
35. The City is the lead agency for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) (Pub. Res. Code §§21000 et seq). The City released a Notice of Preparation
(NOP) on October 1, 2009. The NOP provided notice to the public and public agencies
that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) would be prepared for the construction of the
Vista Canyon Project. The Draft EIR was released for public comment on October 19,
2010, with notices published in the Signal Newspaper, notices mailed to interested parties,
and notices mailed to the State Clearinghouse for circulation to responsible agencies
(SCH No. 2007071039). The comment was due on December 3, 2010. Thirty-one written
and oral comments were received, including a comment letter from the Regional Board
dated December 2, 2010. The City conducted Planning Commission Meetings on October
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19, 2010, November 2, 2010, and December 21, 2010 and a City Council Hearing on
March 22, 2011 to accept verbal comments on the Draft EIR. On April 26, 2011, the City
Council held a public hearing and certified the Final EIR.
The EIR had identified the potential impacts on wastewater disposal and water quality,
resulting from the development of the Vista Canyon Project. To mitigate the impacts to
groundwater and surface water quality caused by wastewater disposal, the Water Factory
Project, pursuant to local, regional, state and federal design standards, proposed to treat
the domestic wastewater to the Title 22 Recycled Water standards at the Water Factory
and will not cause any adverse impact to the underlying groundwater aquifer. The
discharge is also required to obtain all necessary permits for the construction of the Vista
Canyon Project and the Water Factory Project.
36. The Regional Board is a responsible agency for purposes of CEQA and has considered
the EIR prepared by the City. The Regional Board has incorporated requirements into this
Order to protect the quality of the waters of the state consistent with the applicable plans
and policies that apply to the discharges regulated by this Order. This Order is consistent
with the mitigation measures identified by the City in the EIR because it requires
compliance with Title 22 standards. This Order includes a monitoring and reporting
program to determine compliance with the terms of the Order, including the Title 22
standards, and to assure protection of water quality.
37. Petition — Any person aggrieved by this action of the Regional Board may petition the
State Water Board to review the action in accordance with CWC section 13320 and CCR
title 23, sections 2050 and following. The State Water Board must receive the petition by
5:00 p.m., 30 days after the date of this Order, except that If the thirtieth day following the
date of this Order falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a state holiday, the petition must be
received by the State Water Board by 5:00 pm on the next business day. Copies of the law
and regulations applicable to filling petitions may be found on the Internet at
httr)://www.wateLboard§i.ca,aov/t)ublic notices/ etitions water guality/ or will be provided
upon request.
38. Public Notice — On April 20, 2016, the Regional Board notified the City and interested
agencies and persons of its intent to issue WDRs/WRRs Order No. R4-2016-0220 for the
distribution and use of tertiary -treated and disinfected effluent as recycled water, and has
provided them with an opportunity to submit written comments.
The Regional Board, in a public meeting, heard and considered all comments pertaining to
these WDRS/WRRs.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the City shall comply with the following:
INFLUENT LIMITS AND REQUIREMENTS
Influent waste shall be limited to domestic wastewater from the Vista Canyon Project and a
portion of existing domestic flows from the City and shall not exceed its design capacity of
392,000GPD.
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1. The wastewater discharged from the Water Factory shall not exceed 371,000 GPD.
2. Tertiary -treated effluent/recycled water shall not contain constituents with
concentrations exceeding limits listed in Table 8.
Table 8 — Effluent/Recycled Water Limits
Constituents Unita
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum
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Oil and grease p mg/L
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[1]. Limits are based on best professional judgment.
Limits adopted by
this Regional Board
exist in the permits for tertiary -treated wastewater
treatment plants,
[2]. Limits are based on secondary treatment requirements, 40 CFR section 133.102.
[3]. Basin Plan Title 22 Drinking Water Standard for methylene blue activated substances
(MBAS).
[4]. Considering the soil composition, groundwater depth, and quality of effluent
discharged, the more stringent nutrient effluent limit shall be imposed to ensure the
protection of groundwater quality based on Antidegradation analysis.
[5].Based on projected water supply and effluent water quality (see findings 15,B),
[6]. Basin Plan Groundwater Quality Objective.
3. The pH of effluent discharged shall at all times be within the range of 6.5 to 8.5.
Excursion from this range shall not be considered a violation provided the duration is
not more than 10 minutes in a 24-hour period, and pH shall at all times be within 6 to
9.
4. The tertiary -treated effluent shall be filtered and subsequently disinfected with UV
and chlorination that meets the following criteria:
A. UV disinfection shall comply with the "Ultraviolet Disinfection Guidelines for
Water Research Institute, which specifies for permeability of membrane
filtration that:
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a. The design UV dose shall be at least 100 millijoules per square
centimeter (mJ/cm2) under maximum daily flow; and,
b. The filtered effluent UV transmittance shall be 55%.
The City shall submit a performance testing protocol for the UV system prior to
operation and submit results of the performance testing to the Executive Officer
of the Regional Board and DDW prior to the initial discharge.
B. Effluent shall be, at all times, adequately disinfected and oxidized. In the event
that the effluent exceeds any of the following, based on daily grab samples, the
City shall suspend recycled water applications until such time that the cause of
the failure has been identified and corrected. Any failure to meet the total
coliform limits shall be reported to the DDW and the Regional Board in the next
quarterly report.
a. A 7 -day median of 2.2 most probable number (MPN) per 100 milliliters for
two consecutive days;
b. 23 MPN per 100 milliliters in more than one sample in any 30 -day period;
and,
C. 240 MPN per 100 milliliters in any sample.
C. Filtered wastewater shall be an oxidized wastewater that has been coagulated
and passed through a bed of filter media under the following conditions:
a. At a rate that does not exceed 5 gallons per minute per square foot of
surface area in mono, dual or mixed media gravity, upflow or pressure
filtration systems, or does not exceed 2 gallons per minute per square
foot of surface area in a traveling bridge automatic backwash filter; and,
b. The turbidity of the filtered wastewater does not exceed any of the
following:
An average of 2 Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) within a 24-
hour period;
5 NTU more than 5 percent of the time within a 24-hour period; and,
iii. 10 NTU at any time.
Maximum Contaminant Limits: The effluent shall not contain trace, toxic and other
constituents in concentrations exceeding the applicable maximum contaminant levels
(Attachment B) for drinking water established by the DDW in sections 64431
(Attachment B-1), 64442 (Attachment B-2), 64443 (Attachment B-3), 64444
(Attachment B-4), 64449 (Attachment B-5), and 64533 (Attachment B-6), Article 5,
Chapter 15, Title 22 of the CCR, or subsequent revisions or at levels that adversely
affect the beneficial uses of receiving groundwater. Concentrations of contaminants
in the effluent shall, at all times, not exceed the following MCLs. In case of a
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violation of any primary or secondary MCL, the City shall notify and submit a report
according to Provision IX.5. of this Order,
A. Primary MCLs specified in Chapter 15, Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring,
Title 22, CCR:
a. Inorganic chemicals in Section 64431, Table 64431-A, except for nitrogen
compounds, Attachment B-1 of this Order;
b. Radionuclides in Section 64442, Table 64442, Attachment B-2 and
Section 64443, Table 64443; Attachment B-3 of this Order; and;
C. Regulated organic chemicals in Section 64444, Table 64444-A,
Attachment B-4 of this Order.
B. Secondary MCLs in Chapter 15, Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring, Title
22, CCR, Table 64449-A, Attachment B-5 of this Order.
C. Primary MCLs for disinfection byproducts specified in Chapter 15.5, Article 2,
Section 64533, Table 64533-A, Attachment B-6 of this Order.
III. GROUNDWATER LIMITATIONS
1. The City is prohibited from altering the quality or elevation of the underlying
groundwater.
2, Groundwater shall not contain constituents with concentrations exceeding limits
specified in Attachments B-1 to B-6 and Table 9 as a result of this discharge.
Table 9 — Receiving Water Limits for Groundwater Quality
Constituents UnitsSingte Sample Maximum
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Total coliform �.MPNI100mL ._...�.........�� ..1,� t31 ...�ee
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Fecal coliform MPN/100mL 1,1
Enterococcus MPN/100mL 1.1 -_...._e...
[1]. Limits for groundwater are based on protecting background groundwater quality set at
the 501h percentile of the ambient groundwater concentrations measured between 2001
to 2011 for this constituent, and in consideration of the antidegradation policy by adding
10 percent of the difference between the Basin Plan Groundwater Quality Objective
and the 50th percentile of the ambient groundwater quality.
[2], Limits for all groundwater quality consider both the antidegradation analyses and the
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Basin Plan Groundwater Quality Objective. The Basin Plan Groundwater Quality
Objective is used as groundwater quality limitation because it is more protective.
(3]. Basin Plan Groundwater Quality Objective.
3. The City shall monitor groundwater for a minimum of two years, once in 2016 and
once in 2017, prior to operation of the Water Factory to understand the groundwater
quality in the shallow and deep aquifer before any discharge and/or recycled water
application.
4. The City shall demonstrate that the discharge and recycled water use from the Water
Factory do not contribute to the degradation of groundwater quality by meeting all
groundwater quality limits specified in Table 9. In the event that the groundwater
quality exceeds the limits specified in Table 9, the discharger shall demonstrate that
the discharge/recycled water use do not contribute to the groundwater quality
exceedance.
IV. SPECIFICATIONS FOR PRODUCTION, OPERATION, AND USE OF RECYCLED
WATER AND ITS FACILITIES
1. The City is responsible to ensure that appropriate ordinances are established to
regulate production, operation, and use of recycled water and its facilities.
2, The City shall submit a revised Title 22 Engineering Report to DDW and the
Regional Board for review and approval, if additional recycled water use is proposed.
1 Recycled water shall not be used for direct human consumption or for the processing of
food or drink intended for human consumption.
4. The City shall receive the final approval from DDW prior to the initial discharge of
recycled water.
5. The delivery of recycled water to new end-users shall be subject to DDW approval
and/or its delegated local agency.
V. USE AREA REQUIREMENTS
"Use area" means an area with defined boundaries, which may contain one or more
facilities where recycled water is used. The City shall be responsible to ensure that all
users of recycled water comply with the following:
1. No irrigation with disinfected tertiary -treated recycled water shall take place within 50
feet of any domestic water supply well is located within 100 feet of any domestic
water supply well.
2. Recycled water shall be applied at such a rate and volume as not to exceed
vegetative demand and soil moisture conditions. Special precautions must be taken
to prevent clogging of spray nozzles and over -watering, and minimize the production
of runoff. Pipelines shall be maintained so as to prevent leakage.
3. All above ground irrigation appurtenances need to be marked appropriately.
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4. Any incidental runoff from recycled water projects shall be handled as follows:
A. The discharge of recycled water to surface water is prohibited.
B. Discharges of recycled water to surface waters may only occur where
regulated under a separate NPDES permit issued by the Regional Board.
Incidental runoff is defined as unintended small amounts (volume) of runoff from
recycled water use areas, such as unintended, minimal over -spray from sprinklers
that escapes the recycled water use area. Irrigation system maintenance shall be
consistent with the requirements found in the State Water Board's Recycled Water
Policy.
Spray, mist, or runoff shall not enter dwellings, designated outdoor eating areas, or
food handling facilities, and shall not contact any drinking water fountain.
6. Recycled water shall not be used for irrigation during periods of rainfall and/or runoff
7. Recycled water shall be retained on the designated area and shall not be allowed to
escape as surface flow.
8. All recycled water use areas that are accessible to the public shall be posted with
signs that are visible to the public, In a size no less than 4 inches high by 8 Inches
wide, that include the following wording; "RECYCLED WATER — DO NOT DRINK" as
shown in Figure 8. Each sign shall display an international symbol similar to that
shown in Figure 8. An alternative signage and wording may be used upon approval
by the Executive Officer of the Regional Board.
9,. No physical connection shall be made or allowed to exist between any recycled
water piping and any piping conveying potable water, except as allowed under
Section 7604 of Title 17, CCR.
10. The portions of the recycled water piping system that are in areas subject to access
by the general public shall not include any hose bibs (a faucet or similar device to
which a common garden hose can be readily attached). Only quick couplers that
differ from those used on the potable water system shall be used on the portions of
the recycled water piping system in areas subject to public access.
11. Recycled water use shall not result in earth movement In geologically unstable
areas.
12. The City or its authorized agency will develop the User Agreements and Ordinances
with the potential non -potable users of recycled water. Copies of the User
Agreements and Ordinances shall be provided to the Regional Board and the DDW,
13. Use/site-supervisors must be appointed for the recycled water use areas and their
staff must be trained on the hazards of working with recycled water and periodically
retrained.
14. For each new recycled water use area, the City needs to provide the Regional Board
and DDW with a description of the use area including, but not limited to; a description
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of the recycled water use (e.g. landscape, specific food crop, cooling tower, etc.);
method of use (e.g. spray, flood, or drip); the location of domestic water supply
facilities adjacent to the use areas; site containment measures; the party responsible
for the distribution and use of the recycled water at the site; identification of other
governmental entities which may have regulatory jurisdiction over the reuse site(s)
such as State Food and Drug, State Licensing and Certification, County Health
Department, etc. These Agencies should also be provided with a copy of the
approved Title 22 Engineering Report for review and comment.
VI. REQUIREMENTS FOR DUAL -PLUMBED SYSTEMS
"Dual plumbed" means a system that utilizes separated piping systems for recycled
water and potable water within a facility and where the recycled water is used for
either of the following purposes:
A. To serve plumbing outlets (excluding fire suppression systems) within a
building; or,
B. Outdoor landscape irrigation at individual residences.
2. The public water supply shall not be used as a backup or supplemental source of
water for a dual -plumbed recycled water system unless the connection between the
two (2) systems is protected by an air gap separation which complies with the
requirements of Section 7602 (a) and 7603 (a) of Title 17, CCR, and that such
connection has been approved by the DDW and/or its delegated local agency.
3. The City or its authorized agency shall not deliver recycled water to a facility using a
dual -plumbed system unless the report required pursuant to Section 13522.5 of the
CWC, and which meets the requirements set forth in sections VIA. and/or VI.5. of
this Order, has been submitted, and approved by DDW or its delegated local agency
and the Regional Board. The Regional Board shall be furnished with a copy of the
DDW approval within 30 days following the approval.
4, Prior to the initial operation of the dual -plumbed recycled water system and annually
thereafter, the dual -plumbed system within each facility and use site shall be
inspected by the City or its authorized agency for possible cross connections with
the potable water system. The recycled water system shall also be tested for
possible cross connections at least once every four (4) years. The inspections and
the shutdown testing shall be performed by a cross connection control specialist
certified by the California -Nevada section of the American Water Works Association
or an organization with equivalent certification requirements. A written report
documenting the result of the inspection and shutdown testing for the prior year shall
be submitted to the DDW and the Regional Board within 30 days following
completion of the inspection or shutdown testing. The procedures used to conduct
the shutdown testing must be described.
5. The City shall notify DDW of any incidence of backflow from the dual -plumbed
recycled water system into the potable water system within 24 hours of discovery of
the incident.
6. Any backflow prevention device installed to protect the public water system serving
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the dual -plumbed recycled water system shall be inspected and maintained in
accordance with Section 7605 of Title 17, CCR.
7. The City shall obtain the final approval from DDW prior to the initial use of
recycled water.
VII. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Dischargers shall operate and maintain facilities, treatment operations, associated
collection systems and outfalls in ways to preclude adverse impacts to surface or
groundwater from it i Ipacea prvuwivs.l to v^CCui due 'to climate change.
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2, The Discharger shall submit a Climate Change Effects Vulnerability Assessment and
Management Plan (Climate Change Plan) no later than 12 months after adoption of
this permit. Submittal of the Climate Change Plan is required pursuant to Water
Code section 13267. As required by this provision, a regional board may require a
person to submit technical or monitoring program reports which the regional board
requires. The Climate Change Plan is needed in order to assess and manage
climate change related -effects associated with Discharger operations that may affect
water quality.
The Climate Change Plan shall include an assessment of short and long term
vulnerabilities of the facility(les) and operations as well as plans to vulnerabilities of
collection systems, facilities, treatment systems, and outfalls for predicted impacts in
order to ensure that facility operations are not disrupted, compliance with permit
conditions is achieved, and receiving waters are not adversely impacted by
discharges. Control measures shall include, but are not limited to, emergency
procedures, contingency plans, alarm/notification systems, training, backup power
and equipment, and the need for planned mitigations to ameliorate climate -induced
impacts including, but not limited to, changing influent and receiving water quality
and conditions, as well as the impact of rising sea level (where applicable) storm
surges and back-to-back severe storms that are expected to become more frequent.
3. The recycling facility and areas where any potential pollutants are stored shall be
adequately protected from inundation and damage by storm flows and run-off.
4. Adequate freeboard and/or protection shall be maintained in the recycled water
storage tanks and process tanks to ensure that direct rainfall will not cause
overtopping.
5. The wastewater treatment and .use of recycled water shall not result in nuisance
conditions caused by breeding of mosquitoes, gnats, midges, or other pests.
6. Odors of sewage origin shall not be perceivable any time outside the boundary of the
treatment facility.
7, The City shall, at all times, properly operate and maintain all treatment facilities and
control systems (and related appurtenances), which are installed or used by the City
to achieve compliance with the conditions of this Order. Proper operation and
maintenance includes: effective performance, adequate funding, adequate operator
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staffing and training, and adequate laboratory and process controls (including
appropriate quality assurance procedures).
8. Any wastes that do not meet the foregoing requirements shall be held in impervious
containers and discharged at a legal point of disposal.
9. A copy of these requirements shall be maintained at the water recycling facility so as
to be available at all times to operating personnel.
10. The distribution and irrigation systems shall be maintained and periodically inspected
by the City or its authorized agency for proper maintenance and operation.
11. Pursuant to section 3860 of Title 23 CCR, the Water Factory Project shall meet the
standard conditions specified in Attachment F Conditions of Certification File No. 12-
034.
VIII. PROHIBITIONS
1. Recycled water shall not be used for direct human consumption or for the processing
of food or drink intended for human consumption.
2. Wastes discharged and recycled water applications shall not contain tastes, odors,
color, foaming, any materials, or other objectionable characteristics in concentrations
that would:
A. Affect human, animal, and plant life;
B. Cause nuisance or adversely affect the beneficial uses and quality of the
receiving groundwater; and,
C. Impact surface water that may be in hydraulic connection with groundwater„
Discharge of waste classified as 'hazardous', as defined in Section 2521(a) of Title
23, CCR, Section 2510 et seq., is prohibited. Discharge of waste classified as
'designated,' as defined in CWC Section 13173, in a manner that causes violation of
receiving water limitations, is prohibited.
4. The recycled water storage basin and storage tank shall not contain floating
materials, including solids, foams or scum in concentrations that cause nuisance,
adversely affect beneficial uses, or serve as a substrate for undesirable bacterial or
algae growth or insect vectors.
There shall be no onsite disposal of sludge. Sludge -drying activities are allowed, but
only as an intermediate treatment prior to off-site disposal. Any offsite disposal of
wastewater or sludge shall be made only to a legal point of disposal. For purposes
of this Order, a legal disposal site is one for which requirements have been
established by a California Regional Board or comparable regulatory entity, and
which is in full compliance therewith. Any wastewater or sludge handling shall be in
such a manner as to prevent its reaching surface waters or watercourses.
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6.. Odors originating at this Water Factory shall not be perceivable beyond the limits of
the property owned by the City.
7. No new connections of using recycled water may be made without notification to the
Regional Board and DDW.
>3. The discharge of waste shall not create a condition of pollution, contamination, or
nuisance.
9. Bypass, discharge or overflow of untreated wastes, except as allowed by Section
`J111.10. of this Order, is prohibited.
10. Bypass (the intentional diversion of waste stream from any portion of a treatment
facility) is prohibited. The Regional Board may take enforcement action against the
City for bypass unless:
A. Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury, or severe
property damage. (Severe property damage means substantial physical damage
to property, damage to the treatment facilities that cause them to become
inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss in the absence of a bypass.
Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.)
B. There were no feasible alternatives to bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
treatment facilities, retention of untreated waste, or maintenance during normal
periods of equipment down time. This condition is not satisfied if adequate back-
up equipment shall have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass that could occur during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance.
C. The City must submit written notice at least 24 hours in advance of the need for
a bypass to the Regional Board Executive Officer.
11,. Any discharge of wastewater from the treatment system (including the wastewater
collection system) at any point other than specifically described in this Order and
exCent ag nrnviried for in Rinninn VIII.1n of this Order, is nrohibited and constitutes a
violation of this Order.
12. Any discharge of effluent/recycled water at any point(s) other than designated
recycled water use areas is prohibited and constitutes a violation of this Order.
13, The discharge of effluent, including runoff, spray or droplets from the irrigation
system, shall not occur outside the boundaries of the land application area.
14. The discharge of waste to surface waters of the state or of the United States is
prohibited.
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The City shall submit plans for any change of the recycled water project to and
obtain approval from DDW and the Regional Board. The American Water Works
Association Guidelines for the Distribution of Non -Potable Water shall be followed,
including installation of purple pipe, adequate signs, etc. As -built drawings shall
show the final locations of the potable water, sewer, and recycled water pipelines;
and indicate adequate separation between the recycled water and potable domestic
water lines, which shall also be marked clearly or labeled using separate colors for
identification. In addition, a copy of each application to DDW for a recycled water
project shall be delivered to the Regional Board for inclusion in the administrative file.
2.. If the recycled water system lateral pipelines are located on an easement contiguous
to a homeowners private property and where there is a reasonable probability that an
illegal or accidental connection to the recycled water line could be made, the City or
its authorized agency shall provide a buffer zone or other necessary measures
between the recycled water lines and the easement to prevent any illegal or
accidental connection to the recycled water lines. If the City or its authorized agency
does not feel it can maintain adequate control of the recycled water system pipelines,
the pipelines will need to be relocated or a physical barrier needs to be installed to
prevent this type of potential problem. The homeowners need to be educated on the
use of recycled water in the area. The City or its authorized agency should specify a
plan to interface with the homeowners as a part of the Rules of Service Agreement in
an adjacent property awareness program.
3. The City or its authorized agency shall inspect the recycled water use areas on a
periodic basis. A report of findings of the inspection shall be submitted to the City
that will incorporate it with the quarterly report, specified in the MRP, to the DDW and
the Regional Board.
4. The City shall file with the Regional Board, under penalty of perjury, annual and
quarterly reports on self-monitoring work performed according to the detailed
specifications contained in MRP attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,
as directed by the Executive Officer. The results of any monitoring done more
frequently than required at the location and/or times specified in the MRP shall be
reported to the Regional Board. The Discharger shall comply with all of the provisions
and requirements of the MRP.
The City shall notify DDW and this Regional Board by telephone or electronic means
within 24 hours of knowledge of any violations of recycled water use conditions, any
adverse conditions as a result of the use of recycled water and any discharge
exceeding the effluent limits prescribed in this Order from the Water Factory or/and
the recycled water storage basin; written confirmation shall follow within 5 working
days from date of notification, unless otherwise specified in this Order. The report
shall include, but not limited to, the following information, as appropriate:
A. Nature and extent of the violation;
B. Date and time: when the violation started, when compliance was achieved;
and, when discharge was suspended and restored, as applicable;
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C. Duration of violation;
D. Cause(s) of violation;
E. Corrective and/or remedial actions taken and/or will be taken with time
schedule for implementation to prevent future violations; and
F. Impact of the violation.
6. The direct use of disinfected recycled water for irrigation and unpaved roadway dust
control could affect the public health, safety, or welfare; requirements for such uses
are therefore necessary in accordance with Section 13523 of the Water Code.
7. This Order does not exempt the City and its authorized agencies from compliance
with any other laws, regulations, or ordinances which may be applicable; they do not
legalize the recycling and use facilities; and they leave unaffected any further
constraint on the use of recycled water at certain site(s) that may be contained in
other statutes or required by other agencies.
8. This Order does not alleviate the responsibility of the City and Its authorized
agencies to obtain other necessary local, state, and federal permits to construct
facilities necessary for compliance with this Order; nor does this Order prevent
imposition of additional standards, requirements, or conditions by any other
regulatory agency. Expansion of the recycled water distribution facility shall be
contingent upon issuance of all necessary requirements and permits, including a
conditional use permit.
9, After notice and opportunity for a hearing, this Order may be modified, revoked and
reissued, or terminated for cause, that include, but is not limited to: failure to comply
with any condition in this Order, endangerment of human health or environment
resulting from the permitted activities in this Order, obtaining this Order by
misrepresentation or failure to disclose all relevant facts, and acquisition of new
information which could have justified the application of different conditions if known
at the time of Order adoption,
The fiiii �g of a rcquvvi by the Clty for modiflcatlon, r evvvuiivn :nd reEssuancV or
termination of the Order; or a notification of planned changes or anticipated
noncompliance does not stay any condition of this Order.
10. The City shall furnish, within a reasonable time, any information that the Regional
Board may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and
reissuing, or terminating this Order, The City shall also furnish the Regional Board,
upon request, with copies of records required to be kept under this Order for at least
three years.
11. In an enforcement action, it shall not be a defense for the City that it would have
been necessary to halt or to reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain
compliance with this Order. Upon reduction, loss, or failure of the treatment facility,
the City shall, to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with this Order, control
production or all discharges, or both, until the facility is restored or an alternative
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method of treatment is provided. This provision applies, for example, when the
primary source of power of the treatment facility fails, is reduced, or is lost.
12. This Order includes "Standard Provisions Applicable to Waste Discharge
Requirements" (Attachment C — Standard Provisions). In the event of conflict
between provisions stated herein and the Standard Provisions, the provisions stated
herein prevail.
13. This Order includes the WDRs/WRRs and the attached MRP (Cl No. 10041). If
there is any conflict among provisions stated in the MRP and these WDRs/WRRs,
those provisions stated herein before prevail.
14. After a year of percolating recycled water into the aquifers, the City shall update the
operation, maintenance, and monitoring plan (OMM Plan) and submit it to the
Regional Board for review and approval, if there is any change to the original OMM
Plan. The Water Factory shall be operated in accordance with the approved plan.
The OMM Plan shall cover critical operational parameters to include routine testing
procedures for optimization of the UV dose for disinfection and reduction of light-
sensitive contaminants, and all treatment processes, maintenance and calibration
schedules for all monitoring equipment, process alarm set points, and response
procedures for all alarms in each treatment process of the Water Factory, including
criteria for diverting recycled water if water quality requirements are not met, start-up,
emergency response and contingency plans. During the first year of operation of the
Water Factory, all treatment processes shall be optimized to reduce contaminant
levels. The results of these initial optimization efforts shall be incorporated into the
updated OMM Plan. The OMM Plan shall include staffing levels with applicable
certification levels for the Water Factory operations personnel. Significant changes
in the operation of any of the treatment processes shall be reported to the DDW and
the Regional Board. Changes in the approved OMM Plan must be approved by the
DDW and the Regional Board prior to instituting changes.
15. For any material change or proposed change in character, location or volume of
recycled water, or its uses, the City shall submit at least 120 days prior to the
proposed change an engineering report or addendum to the existing engineering
report to the Regional Board and DDW [pursuant to CWC, sections 13260(c) and
13522 and CCR, Title 22, Section 60320.080] for approval.
16. The City shall provide an Annual Report described in the MRP to this Regional
Board.
17. In order to limit the presence of constituents of concerns specified in Section II in the
effluent including regulated and unregulated contaminants identified in Attachments
B-1 to B-6 and Attachments D to E of the accompanying MRP, the City shall, for the
purposes of protecting public health, ensure that its equipment and facilities for
treatment and disposal operate at levels of peak performance.
18. Spill Clean -Up Contingency Plan (SCP) Requirements — Within six (6) moths prior to
discharge, the City is required to submit a SCP, which describes the activities and
protocols to address clean-up of spills, overflows, and bypasses of untreated or
partially treated wastewater from the City's collection system or treatment facilities.
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At a minimum, this SCP shall include sections on spill clean-up and containment
measures, public notification, and monitoring. The City shall review and amend this
SCP as appropriate after each spill from the Water Factory or in the service area of
the Water Factory. The City shall include a discussion in the annual summary report
of any modifications to the SCP and the application of the SCP to all spills during the
year.
19. Construction, Operation, and Maintenance Requirements
A. The Water Factory subject to this Order shall be supervised and operated by
nersonc nnconccinn rerilficates of annror%riatc nrtnric mi irci inns fn (('P Title 2'1
division 3, chapter 26 (Section 13625 - 13633).
B. The City shall maintain in good working order a sufficient alternate power
source for operating the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities. All
equipment shall be located to minimize failure due to moisture, liquid spray,
flooding, and other physical phenomena. The alternate power source shall be
designed to permit inspection and maintenance and shall provide for periodic
testing. If such alternate power source is not in existence, the City shall halt,
reduce, or otherwise control all discharges upon the reduction, loss, or failure
of the primary source of power.
C. The City shall provide standby or emergency power facilities and/or storage
capacity or other means so that in the event of plant upset or outage due to
power failure or other cause, discharge of raw or inadequately treated sewage
does not occur.
20. Collection System Requirements
The State Water Board adopted General WDRs for Sanitary Sewer Systems, (Wo
Order No. 2006-0003) on May 2, 2006, to provide a consistent, statewide regulatory
approach to address SSO. The SSO WDRs require public agencies that own or
operate sanitary sewer systems to develop and implement sewer system
management plans and report all SSOs to the State Water Board's online SSO
database. The City's collection system is part of the system that is subject to the WQ
Order No. 2vVV-v^U^v3. r% Such, th2 City iiiiJst properly operate and iiiaiiitaiii Its
collection system (40 CFR part 122.41(e)). The City must report any non-
compliance (40 CFR part 122.41(1)(6) and (7)) and mitigate any discharge from the
collection system in violation of this Order (40 CFR part 122.41(d)),
21. Spill Reporting Requirements
A. Initial Notification — Although State and Regional Board staff do not have
duties as first responders, this requirement is an appropriate mechanism to
ensure that the agencies that do have first responder duties are notified in a
timely manner in order to protect public health and beneficial uses. For certain
spills, overflows and bypasses, the City shall make notifications as required
below:
a. In accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety Code section
5411.5, the City shall provide notification to the local health officer or the
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director of environmental health with jurisdiction over the affected water
body of any unauthorized release of sewage or other waste that causes,
or probably will cause, a discharge to any waters of the state as soon as
possible, but no later than two (2) hours after becoming aware of the
release.
b. In accordance with the requirements of CWC section 13271, the City shall
provide notification to the California Emergency Management Agency
(Cal EMA) of the release of reportable quantities of hazardous
substances or sewage that causes, or probably will cause, a discharge to
any waters of the state as soon as possible, but not later than two (2)
hours after becoming aware of the release. CCR, Title 23, section 2250,
established 1,000 gallons or more as a reportable quantity of sewage.
The phone number for reporting these releases to the Cal EMA is (800)
852-7550.
The City shall notify the Regional Board of any unauthorized release of
sewage from the Water Factory that causes, or probably will cause, a
discharge to a water of the state as soon as possible, but not later than
two (2) hours after becoming aware of the release. This initial notification
does not need to be made if the City has notified Cal EMA and the local
health officer or the director of environmental health with jurisdiction over
the affected waterbody. The phone number for reporting these releases of
sewage to the Regional Board is (213) 576-6683. The phone numbers for
after hours and weekend reporting of releases of sewage to the Regional
Board are (213) 305-2284 and (213) 305-2253.
At a minimum, the following information shall be provided to the Regional
Board:
The location, date, and time of the release;
The water body that may be impacted by the discharge;
iii. An estimate of the amount of sewage or other waste released and
the amount that reached the receiving water at the time of
notification;
iv. If ongoing, the estimated flow rate of the release at the time of the
notification;
v. The name, organization, phone number and email address of the
reporting representative; and,
vi. A certification that the State Office of Emergency Services and the
local health officer or directors of environmental health with
jurisdiction over the possibly affected water bodies have been
notified of the discharge.
B. Monitoring — For spills, overflows and bypasses reported under Section
IX.21.A., the City shall monitor as required below:
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To define the geographical extent of spill's impact, the City shall obtain grab
samples (if feasible, accessible, and safe) for all spills, overflows or bypasses
of any volume that reach any waters of the State (including surface and ground
waters). The City shall analyze the samples for total and fecal coliform, E. coli
(if fecal coliform test shows positive), enterococcus, and relevant pollutants of
concern, upstream and downstream of the point of entry of the spill (if feasible,
accessible and safe). This monitoring shall be done on a daily basis from time
the spill is known until the results of two (2) consecutive sets of bacteriological
monitoring indicate the return to the background level or the County
Department of Public Health authorizes cessation of monitoring.
C. Reporting — The initial notification required under Section IX.21.A. shall be
followed by:
a. As soon as possible, but not later than twenty-four (24) hours after
becoming aware of an unauthorized discharge of sewage or other waste
from its wastewater treatment plant to a water of the state, the City shall
submit a statement to Regional Board staff via email. If the discharge is
1,000 gallons or more, this statement shall certify that Cal EMA has been
notified of the discharge in accordance with CWC section 13271. The
statement shall also certify that the local health officer or director of
environmental health with jurisdiction over the affected water bodies has
been notified of the discharge in accordance with Health and Safety Code
section 5411.5. The statement shall also include at a minimum the
following information:
Agency, Order No., and MRP CI No.;
The location, date, and time of the discharge;
iii. The water body that received the discharge;
iv. A description of the level of treatment of the sewage or other waste
discharged;
An initial estimate of the amount of sewage or other waste released
and the amount that reached the impacted water body;
vi, The Cal EMA control number and the date and time that notification
of the incident was provided to Cal EMA; and,
vii. The name of the local health officer or director of environmental
health representative notified (if contacted directly); the date and
time of notification; and the method of notification (e.g., phone, fax,
email).
b. A written preliminary report shall be submitted to the Regional Board
within five (5) working days after disclosure of the incident via the State
Water Board GeoTracker database under Global ID WDR100016910.
The final written report shall be included in the next quarterly monitoring
report submitted to the GeoTracker database above. The written report
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shall document the information required in paragraph Section IX.21.D.
below, monitoring results and any other information required in provisions
of the Standard Provisions document including corrective measures
implemented or proposed to be implemented to prevent/minimize future
occurrences.
C. The City shall include a certification in the annual summary report (due
according to the schedule in the accompanying MRP) that states that the
sewer system emergency equipment, including alarm systems, backup
pumps, standby power generators, and other critical emergency pump
station components were maintained and tested in accordance with the
City's preventive maintenance plan. Any deviations from or modifications
to the Plan shall be discussed.
D., Records — The City shall prepare and maintain a record of all spills, overflows
or bypasses of raw or partially treated sewage from its collection system or
Water Factory. This record shall be made available to the Regional Board upon
request and a spill summary shall be included in the annual report, as required
in the MRP CI No. 10042. The record shall contain:
a. The date and time of each spill, overflow, or bypass;
b. The location of each spill, overflow, or bypass;
C. The estimated volume of each spill, overflow, or bypass including gross
volume, amount recovered and amount not recovered, monitoring results
as required by Section IX.21.B.;
d. The cause of each spill, overflow, or bypass;
e. Whether each spill, overflow, or bypass entered a receiving water and, if
so, the name of the water body and whether it entered via storm drains or
other man-made conveyances;
Any corrective measures implemented or proposed to be implemented to
prevent/minimize future occurrences; and
g. The mandatory information included in Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO)
online reporting for finalizing and certifying the SSO report for each spill,
overflow, or bypass under the SSO WDR.
Activities Coordination — The Regional Board expects that the City will
coordinate their compliance activities for consistency and efficiency with other
entitles that have responsibilities to implement: (i) this WDRs/WRRs permit,
and (ii) the SSO WDRs.
F. Consistency with SSO WDRs — The requirements contained in this Order in
Sections IX.18. (SCP Requirements), IX.19. (Construction, Operation, and
Maintenance Requirements), and IX.21. (Spill Reporting Requirements) are
intended to be consistent with the requirements of the SSO WDRs. The
Regional Board recognizes that there may be some overlap between the
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WDRs/WRRs permit provisions and SSO WDRs requirements. The
requirements of the SSO WDRs are considered the minimum thresholds (see
Finding 11 of WQ Order No. 2006-0003). To encourage efficiency, the
Regional Board will accept the documentation prepared by the City under the
SSO WDRs for compliance purposes, as satisfying the requirements in
Sections IX.18., IX.19., and IX.21. provided the more stringent provisions
enumerated in this Order, have also been addressed.
22. Constituents of Emerging Concerns (CEC) Requirements
The City shall monitor the LECs in the effluent discharge as listed in Attachment D.
Monitoring results shall be reported as part of the annual report. Analysis
under this section is for monitoring of occurrence purposes only. Analytical
results will not be used for compliance determination purposes, as there are
not water quality standards for these chemicals at this time.
23. The City shall submit to the Regional Board an Operation, Maintenance, and
Monitoring Plan (OMM Plan) for the entire Water Factory and disposal facilities prior
to startup of the Water Factory. The OMM Plan shall address all conditions specified
in the Attachment A, DDW Conditional Approval Letter dated December 1, 2015. The
City shall maintain the OMM Plan in useable condition, and available for reference
and use by all applicable personnel. The City shall regularly review, and revise or
update as necessary, the OMM Plan in order for the document(s) to remain useful
and relevant to current equipment and operation practices. Reviews shall be
conducted annually, and revisions or updates shall be completed as necessary and
submitted to the Regional Board on an annual basis.
X. REOPENER
This Order may be reopened any time at the Regional Board's discretion to include the
most scientifically relevant, and appropriate limits or other requirements for the Water
Factory and may specifically be reopened to make revisions consistent with an approved
salt and nutrient management plan.
XI. EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDER
This Order takes effect upon its adoption.
I, Samuel Unger, Executive Officer, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and
correct copy of an Order adopted by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los
Angeles Region on June 9, 2016.
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Order No. I14-2016-0220
File No. 14-031
BE
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
LOS ANGELES REGION
320 West 0 Street, Sults 200, Los Angeles, California 90013
(213) 576-6660 - Fax (213) 576-6640
http://www.waterboards.ca.govfosangeles/
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM Cl. NO. 10041
FOR
THE VISTA CANYON WATER FACTORY
(File No. 14-031)
ISSUED TO CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
This Monitoring and Reporting Program (MRP) No. Cl 10041 is issued pursuant to California
Water Code section 13267, which authorizes the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los
Angeles Region, (Regional Board) to require the City of Santa Clarita (City) who discharges the
tertiary -treated wastewater generated from the Vista Canyon Water Factory (Water Factory) for
landscape irrigation and non -potable recycled water applications to furnish technical or
monitoring reports. The reports required herein are necessary to assure compliance with Waste
Discharge Requirements (WDRs) and Water Reclamation Requirements (WRRs) Order No. R4-
2016-0220 and to protect the waters of the state and their beneficial uses. The evidence that
supports the need for the reports is set forth in the WDRs/WRRs and the Regional Board
record.
I. SUBMITTAL OF REPORTS
The City shall comply with the Electronic Submittal of Information (ESI) requirements
by submitting all reports (including reports conducted by the City's authorized
agencies) required under the MRP, including electronic data format (EDF) effluent
and groundwater monitoring data, effluent storage equalization tank data, and use of
recycled water data. These reports shall be received by the Regional Board via the
State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) GeoTracker database
under Global ID WDR100016910 on the dates indicated as follows:
A. Quarterly Monitoring Reports shall be received by the Regional Board by the
30'' day of the month following the end of each quarterly monitoring period
according to Table 1. The first Quarterly Monitoring Report under this program
must be received by the Regional Board by October 30, 2016.
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B. Annual Summary Report shall be received by the Regional Board by March 1
of each year. The first Annual Summary Report under this program must be
received by the Regional Board no later than March 1, 2017.
2. It there is no discharge and/or water recycled during any reporting period, the report
shall so state.
3.. Data collected from monitoring wells shall be included in the quarterly and annual
report. The data shall include the well specifications,, ordinances, well heads
elevation to mean sea level (MSL) and the method to develop the well. The
construction of wells shall follow California Well Standards of the California
Department of Water Resources.
4. All report shall be prepared by or under the direction of a licensed engineer in the
State of California or a certified hydrogeologist in the State of California. All
monitoring reports must include, at minimum, the following:
A. Well and surface water station identification, date and time of sampling;
B. Sampler identification, and laboratory identification; and,
C. Quarterly observation of groundwater levels, recorded to 0.01 feet MSL, and
flow direction.
II. MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monitoring shall be used to determine compliance with the requirements of the Order
No. R4-2016-0220 and shall include, but not limited to, implementation,
documentation, and reporting of the following:
A. Locations of each monitoring point, including groundwater wells where
representative samples can be obtained and the rationale for the selection. The
City must include a map, at a scale of 1 inch equals 1,200 feet or less, that
clearly identifies the locations of the Water Factory and all groundwater
monitoring wells.
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B. Sampling protocols (specified in 4c CFR Pari 136 or runeiican VV a�ei VV urks
Association standards where appropriate) and chain of custody procedures.
C. For groundwater monitoring, outline the methods and procedures to be used
for measuring water levels; purging wells; collecting samples; decontaminating
equipment; containing, preserving, and shipping samples; and maintaining
appropriate documentation. Also include the procedures for handling, storing,
testing, and disposing of purge and decontamination waters generated from the
sampling events.
D. Laboratory or laboratories, which conducted the analyses. Include copy or
copies of laboratory certifications by the Environmental Laboratory
Accreditation Program (FLAP) of the State Water Board's Division of Drinking
Water (DDW) every year or when the City change their contract laboratory.
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E. Analytical test methods used and the corresponding Detection Limits for
Purposes of Reporting (DLR) for unregulated and regulated chemicals. Please
see the DDW's website at
http.,/Ywww.watprboards.ca.govldriiiking water4 ertlic/dri lora water/QQT shtml
for unregulated and regulated chemicals.
F. Quality assurance and control measures.
2. Unless specified differently below, all samples shall be analyzed using analytical
methods described in 40 CFR Part 136; or where no methods are specified for a
given pollutant, by commercially available methods approved by the United State
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) or DDW, Regional Board and/or State
Water Board. The City shall select the analytical methods that provide reporting
detection limits (RDLs) lower than the limits prescribed in the accompanying Order
No. R4-2016-0220.
3. The City shall instruct its laboratories to establish calibration standards so that the
RDLs (or its equivalent if there is a different treatment of samples relative to
calibration standards) are the lowest calibration standard. At no time shall the City
use analytical data derived from extrapolation beyond the lowest point of the
calibration curve.
4. Upon request by the City, the Regional Board, in consultation with the USEPA or
DDW and the State Board Quality Assurance Program, may establish RDLs, in any
of the following situations:
A. When the pollutant has no established method under 40 CFR 136 (revised
May14, 1999, or subsequent revision);
B. When the method under 40 CFR 136 for the pollutant has a RDL higher than
the limit specified in this Order; or,
C. When the City agrees to use a test method that is more sensitive than those
specified in 40 CFR Part 136 and is commercially available.
5. Samples of influent and disinfected effluent must be analyzed within allowable
holding time limits as specified in 40 CFR Part 136.3. All QA/QC analyses must be
run on the same dates when samples were actually analyzed. The City shall make
available for inspection and/or submit the QA/QC documentation upon request by
Regional Board staff. Proper chain of custody procedures must be followed and a
copy of that documentation shall be submitted with the quarterly report.
6. For unregulated chemical analyses, the City shall select methods according to the
following approach:
A. Use drinking water methods, if available;
B. Use DDW-recommended methods for unregulated chemicals, if available;
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C. If there is no DDW-recommended drinking water method for a chemical, and
more than a single USEPA-approved method is available, use the most
sensitive USEPA-approved method;
D, If there is no USEPA-approved method for a chemical, and more than one
method is available from the scientific literature and commercial laboratory,
after Consultation with DD V, use the most sensitive method:
E, If no approved method is available for a specific chemical, the City's laboratory
may develop or use its own methods and should provide the analytical
methods to DDW or the Regional Board for review. Those methods may be
used until DDW recommended or USEPA-approved methods are available.
F, If the only method available for a chemical is for wastewater analysis (e.g., a
chemical listed as a priority pollutant only), sample and analyze for that
chemical in the treated and disinfected effluent. Use this approach until the
City's laboratory develops a method for the chemical in drinking water, or until
a DDW-recommended or USEPA-approved drinking water method is available.
G. The City is required to inform the Regional Board, in event that D, E, F is
occurring.
For constituents of emerging concerns (CECs) analyses:
CECs (see Attachment D) are being collected to determine occurrence of these
compounds in the effluent. There are currently no numeric water quality objectives
for the constituents listed in Attachment D. The attached (in Appendix D) reporting
limits shall be used for these constituents.
III. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The City shall submit all reports to the Regional Board by the dates indicated in Section I.
All quarterly, and annual monitoring reports shall contain a separate section titled
"Summary of Non -Compliance", which discusses the compliance records and corrective
actions taken or planned that may be needed to bring the reuse into full compliance with
water reclamation requirements, All quarterly and annual reports shall clearly_ list all non-
compliance with WDRs/WRRs, as well as all excursions of effluent limits,
1. Quarterly reports
A. These reports shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
a. The volume of the effluent to sewer and the volume of treated wastewater
used for non -potable Title 22 recycled water applications including
landscape irrigation. If no recycled water is used during the quarter, the
report shall so state.
b. The date and time of sampling and analyses on the influent, effluent, and
groundwater.
c, All analytical results of samples collected during the monitoring period of
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the influent, effluent, and groundwater.
Documentation of all QA/QC procedures that were followed during
sampling and laboratory analyses.
e. Santa Clarita Water District water quality data containing information on
the quality and quantity of these two water sources (State Water Project
water and local groundwater) provided by Castaic Lake Water Agency
(CLWA) and local groundwater purveyor(s) to the service area for the
Vista Canyon Water Factory.
Records of any operational problems, plant upset and equipment
breakdowns or malfunctions, and any discharge(s) used for non -potable
Title 22 recycled water applications including landscape irrigation.
g. Discussion of compliance, noncompliance, or violation of requirements
g. All corrective or preventive action(s) taken or planned with schedule of
implementation, if any violation occurs.
h. Documentation of all non -compliances with Conditions of Certification File
No. 12-034 specified in Attachment F and all corrective or preventive
action(s) taken or planned with schedule of implementation.
B. For the purpose of reporting compliance with numerical limitations, analytical
data shall be reported using the following reporting protocols;
a. Sample results greater than or equal to the RDL must be reported "as
measured" by the laboratory (i.e., the measured chemical concentration in
the sample);
b. Sample results less than the RDL, but greater than or equal to the
laboratory's method detection limit (MDL), must be reported as "Detected,
but Not Quantified", or DNQ. The laboratory must write the estimated
chemical concentration of the sample next to DNQ as well as the words
"Estimated Concentration" (may be shortened to Est: Conc,); or,
C. Sample results less than the laboratory's MDL must be reported as
"None -Detected", or ND.
If more than one analytical test method is available for a given parameter, the
City must select the test method with lowest Minimum Level.
C. If the City samples and performs analyses (other than for process/operational
control, startup, research, or equipment testing) on any sample more frequently
than required in this MRP using approved analytical methods, the results of
those analyses shall be included in the report. These results shall be included
in the calculation of the average used in demonstrating compliance with
average effluent, receiving groundwater water, etc., limitations.
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D. The Regional Board may request supporting documentation, such as daily logs
of operations.
2. Annual Reports
A. Tabular and graphical summaries of the monitoring data (quantity and quality of
water imported from CLWA and local groundwater, quality of influent, effluent, and
groundwater; quantity of influent, effluent to effluent storage equalization tank and
sewer, and effluent used for recycled water applications) obtained during the
previous calendar year. A comparison of laboratory results against effluent
limits contained in these WD RRs and notations of any exceedances of
limits or other requirements shall be summarized and submitted at the
beginning of the report.
B, Discussion of the compliance record and corrective or preventive action(s)
taken or planned that may be needed to bring the following items into full
compliance with:
a. Requirements of the treated effluent, including the treated effluent used
for recycled water specified in the accompanying Order No. R4-2016-
0220, and/or,
b, Conditions of Certification File No. 12-034 specified in the accompanying
Attachment F.
C. An in-depth discussion of the results of the final effluent monitoring and
groundwater monitoring conducted during the previous year includes:
a. Any change of receiving groundwater resulting from effluent discharges
as recycled water for landscape irrigation;
b. Any change of groundwater flow pattern resulting from irrigation; and,
C. Mass balance and groundwater assimilative capacity calculations for total
dissolved solids, chloride, sulfate, boron, and nitrate.
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monitoring wells and comparisons to data collected during previous years.
Appropriate statistical tests and indices, subject to approval by the Executive
Officer, shall be calculated and included in the annual report.
D. The description of any changes and anticipated changes including any impacts
in operation of any unit processes or facilities shall be provided,
E, A list of the analytical methods employed for each test and associated
laboratory quality assurance/quality control procedures shall be included. The
report shall restate the laboratories used by the City to monitor compliance with
the accompanying Order, their status of certification, and provide a summary of
analyses.
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F. The report shall confirm operator certification and provide a list of current
operating personnel, their responsibilities, and their corresponding grade of
certification.
G. The report shall also summarize any change of the Operation, Maintenance,
and Monitoring Plan (OMM Plan) due to the optimization of the existing Water
Factory operation. The summary shall discuss conformance with the Water
Factory's OMM Plan for operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the Water
Factory, and whether the OMM Plan requires revision for the current facilities.
IV. WATER QUALITY MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
1. Influent Monitoring
A. The City shall monitor influent to the Water Factory at Influent Pump Station
located in the main stream of the influent channel prior to the headworks as
specified in Table 2.
[1 ]. gpd: gallons per day;
mg/L: milligram/liter;
[2]. The City shall report the daily minimum, maximum, and average values.
[3]. During the startup period of the first month, this constituent shall be monitored on a
daily basis.
2. Effluent Monitoring
A. The City shall monitor the tertiary -treated effluent at downstream of all treated
effluent passing through the final disinfection process of UV and chlorination.
B. The following shall constitute the effluent monitoring program, specified in
Table 3:
Table 3 — Effluent/Recycled Water Monitoring
Constituent Unit t't
Type of Sample tet
Minimum
Frequency of
Analysis
Total Flow gPd
Recorder
Continuous tat
pH pH units
Grab
Daily
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BOD5220 c mg/L
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[2]. Grab sample Is an Individual sample collected in a short period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples shall be collected during normal peak
loading conditions for the parameter of interest, which may or may not be during
hydraulic peaks. When an automatic composite sampler is not used, composite
sampling shall be done as follows: If the duration of the discharge is equal to or
less than 24 hours but greater than eight (8) hours, at least eight (8) flow -
weighted samples shall be obtained during the discharge period and composited.
For discharge duration of less than eight (8) hours, individual 'grab' sample may
be substituted. 24-hour composite is for semi -volatile and volatile chemicals.
[3]. The City shall report the daily minimum, maximum, and average values. The City
shall report the estimated daily volume of wastewater used for irrigation and for
disposal.
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Constituent
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Type of Sample m
Frequency of
Analysis
Total Suspended WSolids
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� m
�GrabmM- VV
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Turbidity
NTU
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Recorder
Continuous 161
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UV Transmittance
Recorder
Continuous
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UV dose
mW-s/cm2
Calculated
,.. h.,
Continuous
�.
Total Coliform
__...........�
MPN/100mL
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Grab
Daily
...... .......— -
Fecal Coliform
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MPN/100mL
Grab
Daily
.��
Oil andGrease
.� . .......
miL
g
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Grab
Monthly [61
Nitrate as Nitrogen
mg/L
Grab
Weekly I4i
Nitrite as Nitrogen
mg/L
Grab
Weeklym 41
Ammonia Nitrogen
mg/L
Grab
Weekly 141
Organic Nitrogen
mg/L
Grab
Weekly 141
Total Nitrogen [71
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Grab
Weekly t4)
Total Phosphorus
mg/L
Grab
Monthly 161
Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
Grab
Monthly t61
Sulfate ..�._ ....._...�.... ..... ......,.
� -
mg/L
_. �....._....._..
Grab
Monthly t61
Chloride
mg/L
Grab
Monthly 161
Boron
m mm/L .....
Grab
Monthly 161
MBASt"'
mg/L
_.._.. . ......
Grab
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Constituents listed in�
various
Grab/24-hour
Quarterly
Attachments B-1 to B-6
composite
mm.,..,�...
CECsi91 in Attachment D
various
Grab
An nually
Priority Pollutants in
NgIL
Grab
Annually
Attachment E
[1]. NTU: nephelometric turbidity
unit;
MPN/100mL, Most Probahie
Number/100
milliliter
[2]. Grab sample Is an Individual sample collected in a short period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples shall be collected during normal peak
loading conditions for the parameter of interest, which may or may not be during
hydraulic peaks. When an automatic composite sampler is not used, composite
sampling shall be done as follows: If the duration of the discharge is equal to or
less than 24 hours but greater than eight (8) hours, at least eight (8) flow -
weighted samples shall be obtained during the discharge period and composited.
For discharge duration of less than eight (8) hours, individual 'grab' sample may
be substituted. 24-hour composite is for semi -volatile and volatile chemicals.
[3]. The City shall report the daily minimum, maximum, and average values. The City
shall report the estimated daily volume of wastewater used for irrigation and for
disposal.
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During the startup period of the first month, this constituent shall be monitored on a
daily basis.
[5]. If the continuous turbidity meter and recorder failed, grab sampling may be
substituted for a period of up to 24 -hours. The turbidity samples must be taken at
intervals of no more than 1.2 hours over a 24-hour period to determine
compliance for turbidity.
[6]. During the startup period of the first month, this constituent shall be monitored on a
weekly basis.
[7]. Total nitrogen: Sum of nitrate, nitrite, organic nitrogen and ammonia (all
expressed as nitrogen).
[8] MBAS: Methylene Blue Active Substances
[9]. CECs: Constituents of Emerging Concerns. The City shall monitor the CECs in
the effluent discharge. The City shall follow the requirements as discussed in the
accompanying Permit Section IX.22.B. Analysis under this section is for
monitoring of occurrence purposes only. Analytical results obtained will not be
used for compliance determination purposes, as there are not water quality
standards for these chemicals at this time.
D. CECs: CECs, listed in Attachment D, shall be monitored annually. The
Executive Officer may add or delete chemicals from this list as new analytical
methods become available and may also make revisions to approved analytical
methods as needed. A revised CECs list will be made available to the City
when changes occur. The City shall request (and submit a justification for) any
deviation from the attached list for EO approval, if a change is required, before
collecting samples.
3. Groundwater Monitoring
k Groundwater Monitoring Well Specifications: Table 4 shows specifications of
groundwater monitoring wells
for baseline and long-term groundwater
monitoring programs.
Table 4 — Specifications of Groundwater Monitoring Wells
�����Purpose
ID Monitoring Well
Location
of Monitoring Location---
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3425'09.9820" N;
MW -2 118°25'43.4433" W
Upgradient background groundwater quality
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MW -3 118°25'43.8822" W
Upgradient .. back round groundwater u
!3 9 quality
MW -4 34°25'03.2932" N;
118°25'43.5712" W
Upgradient background groundwater quality
...
4 50,.5262 N;
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MW -5118025'58.5262"
1
118 25 58.5262 W
radl nd groundwater quality
Upgradient background
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MW -6
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ID
Monitoring Well
Location
Purpose of Monitoring Location
Sand
34025'12.2121" N;
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Canyon
Monitoring
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'26' . � � ��
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Impacts of recycled water for irrigation
Sierra
34 449.2181" N;
118027'26.7537"W
Impacts of recycled water for irrigation
B. Baseline groundwater monitoring:
a. Baseline groundwater monitoring is required to:
i, Establish groundwater water quality database prior to landscape
irrigation; and,
ii. Determine the responsibility of possible non -compliances in the
future.
b. The City shall initiate the baseline groundwater quality monitoring during
the dry season by September 15, 2016 and shall conclude the baseline
monitoring prior to initiation of the landscape irrigation. Representative
samples of groundwater shall be simultaneously collected at nine (9)
monitoring wells specified in Table 4.
C, Table 5 sets forth the minimum constituents
and parameters for monitoring
baseline groundwater quality.
Table 5 — Groundwater
Monitoring
Constituent/Parameter
Units
Type of Sample Minimal Frequency
Water Level i'1
a,
feet
Vertical measure
Annually a21
PH
PH unit
Grab
Annually (2)
Total Dissolved So,.,,.�
Dissolvedlids
mg/L
Grab
1�1 �.....
Annually
... ...
Sulfate
. _. ..� ,...,
mg/L
_.._._....
Grab
,n.....
Annually 121
Chloride
mg/L
Grab
Annually 121
Boron
mg/L
Grab
Annually fat
�_.. ...........
Ammonia nitrogen
mg/L
Grab
Annually i2)
Nitrate as nitrogen ......
mg/L__._,.
�.._............_
Grab
Annually ����e�
Nitrite as nitrogen
g
w,...m._.�.
g/L
.... ...__....
Grab
. .__.�.. .........
Annually (2)
Total Coliform m ......
. ....................__...
MPN/100mL
_._... ��..
Grab
Annually 1�1
Fecal Coliform
MPN/100mL
Grab
Annually
ly 121
Enterococcus
MPN/100mL
� � Grab �........�
Annually 121
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uAFrequency
Constituents listed in various Grab Annually 121
Attachments B-1 to B-6
CECs 131 in Attachment .._�.-....__....��...._®. ..�..._. ....._._W.�......
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Priority Pollutants in pg/L Grab Annually f�1
Attachment E
[1]. Water level elevations must be measured to the nearest 0.01 feet, and referenced
to mean sea level.
[2], Annual samples shall be collected during the dry season each year.
[3]. CECs: Constituents of Emerging Concerns. The City shall monitor the CECs in
the receiving groundwater. The City shall follow the requirements as discussed
in the accompanying Permit Section IX.22.B. Analysis under this section is for
monitoring of occurrence purposes only. Analytical results obtained will not be
used for compliance determination purposes, as there are not water quality
standards for these chemicals at this time.
C. Long -Term Groundwater Monitoring after Discharge:
a. Long-term groundwater monitoring is used to monitor any possible impact
from landscape irrigation.
b. Long-term groundwater monitoring after discharge shall be simultaneously
collected the minimum constituents and parameters,
specified in Table 6,
for monitoring groundwater quality at all nine (9) monitoring
wells.
Table 6 — Groundwater Monitoring
Constituent/Parameter Units
Type of Sample
Minimal Frequency
Water Level 1'1 ..,_... ..._._
IT feet µw
Vertical measure
Quarterly��
pH
pH unit
Grab
Quarterly
Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
Grab
Quarterly
Sulfate
mg/L
Grab
Quarterly
Chloride
mg/L
Grab
Quarterly
Boron
mg/L
Grab
Quarterly
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Ammonia nitrogen
_ . .� ..
mg/L
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Grab
Quarterly
Nitrate as nitrogen
mg/L
Grab
Quarterly
Nitrite as nitrogen
m
Total Coliform
.....
MPN/100mL
_ ...__...._
Grab
_ ._...._.�,�
Quarterly
Fecal Coliform
.............
MPN/100mL _
.....
Grab
....����_...
Quarterly
_..�W.... ...�..�.__�...
Enterococcus...�_�..�
MPN/100mL
Grab...._....
Quarterly
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[11. Water level elevatlons must be measured to the nearest 0.01 feet, and referenced
to mean sea level.
[2]. CECs; Constituents of Emerging Concerns. The City shall monitor the CECs in
the receiving groundwater. The City shall follow the requirements as discussed
in the accompanying Permit Section IX.22.B. Analysis under this section is for
munituring of occurrence purposes only. Analytical results obtained will not be
used for compliance determination purposes, as there are not water quality
standards for these chemicals at this time.
[3]. Annual samples shall be collected during the dry season each year.
D. All monitoring reports must include, at minimum, the following,
a. Well or location identification, date and time of sampling;
b. Sampler identification, laboratory identification; and chain of custody;
C. Water temperature (in field); and,
d, Calculation of vertical separation of the water table from the bottom of the
disposal system.
E. Based on the results of the quarterly analyses, the City may propose to the
Executive Officer for review and approval a reduced sampling and testing
program to annually.
4. -Effluent Storage Equalization Tank Monitoring
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VI. GENERAL MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The City shall comply with all Standard Provisions (Attachment C) related to
monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping.
2, For every item where the requirements are not met, the City shall submit a statement
of the actions undertaken or proposed which will bring the treated effluent and/or
treated effluent used for the recycled water program into full compliance with
requirements at the earliest possible time, and submit a timetable for implementation
of the corrective measures.
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3. Monitoring reports shall be signed by either the principal Executive Officer or ranking
elected official. A duly authorized representative of the aforementioned signatories
may sign documents if:
A. The authorization is made in writing by the signatory;
B. The authorization specifies the representative as either an individual or position
having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity;
and,
The written authorization is submitted to the Executive Officer of this Regional Board
4. The monitoring report shall contain the following completed declaration:
"I certify under penalty of law that this document, including all attachments and
supplemental information, was prepared under my direction or supervision in
accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly
gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge
and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of a fine and
imprisonment."
Executed on the _ day of at.
Signature
Title
5. The City shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and
maintenance, monitoring instrumentation, and copies of all reports required by this
Order, for a period of at least three (3) years from the date of sampling
measurement, or report. This period may be extended by request of the Regional
Board at any time and shall be extended during the course of any unresolved
litigation regarding the regulated activity.
6. Records of monitoring information shall include:
A. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
B. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
C. The date(s) analyses were performed;
D. The individual(s) who performed the analysis;
E. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
F. The results of such analyses.
The City shall submit to the Regional Board, together with the first monitoring report
required by this Order, a list of all chemicals and proprietary additives which could
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affect the quality of the treated effluent and the treated effluent used for recycled
water, including quantities of each. Any subsequent changes in types and/or
quantities shall be reported promptly. An annual summary of the quantities of all
chemicals, listed by both trade and chemical names, which are used in the treatment
process shall be included in the annual report.
VII. WASTE HAULING REPORTING
In the event that waste sludge, septage, or other wastes are hauled offsite, the name and
address of the hauler shall be reported, along with types and quantities hauled during the
reporting period and the location of final point of disposal. In the event that no wastes are
hauled during the reporting period, a statement to that effect shall be submitted In the
quarterly monitoring report.
VIII. MONITORING FREQUENCIES
Monitoring frequencies may be adjusted to a less frequent basis or parameters dropped by
the Executive Officer if the City makes a request (with justification) and the Executive Officer
determines that the request is adequately supported by statistical trends in the monitoring
data submitted. The City cannot make any adjustments until written approval is received
from the Executive Officer.
These records and reports are public documents and shall be made available for inspection
during normal business hours at the office of the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board, Los Angeles Region.
Ordered by:
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Date: June 9, 2016
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