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APPENDIX C
CITY OF BREA
STORM DRAIN SYSTEM
CITY DRAINAGE AREAS
SHOWING
CIP PROJECT LOCATIONS
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PRESSURIZED PIPE SEGMENTS
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J Grade Break
I Inlet Structure
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O Outlet Structure
P Plug
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OCFCD Facility
City Boundaries
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Brea 2025 SSMP – Appendices
Appendix C: Legal Authority
TITLE 13: UTILITIES
Chapter
13.00 SEWERS
13.04 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
13.08 WATER
13.12 WELL CONSTRUCTION AND ABANDONMENT
13.16 BACKFLOW AND CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROLS
13.20 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY RESPONSE
13.24 INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL
13.28 MUNICIPAL UTILITY SERVICES
13.32 STORM WATER DRAINAGE
CHAPTER 13.00: SEWERS
Section
Article I. Installation
13.00.100 Definitions
13.00.110 When connection with city lines required
13.00.120 Permit to connect with main sewer lines
13.00.130 Separate connection required for each structure; exceptions
13.00.140 Use of existing sewers; inspection and permit required
13.00.150 Inspection/right of entry
13.00.160 Food grinders prohibited
13.00.170 Construction standards
Article II. Use
13.00.200 Definitions
13.00.210 Use of public sewers required
13.00.220 Discharge in natural outlets regulated
13.00.230 Industrial wastewater
13.00.240 Prohibitions and limitations on discharges
13.00.250 Illegal discharges and unauthorized connections
13.00.260 Enforcement of article
Article III. Charges for Sewage and Sanitation Services
13.00.300 Council to fix charges
13.00.310 Method of billing; payable in accordance with regulations for municipal utility service Article IV. Sewer Connection Fees
13.00.400 Purpose and intent
13.00.410 Time of payment of fees
13.00.420 Sewer fund
13.00.430 Sewer connection fees
Article V. Fats, Oils and Grease Disposal
13.00.500 Intent and purpose
13.00.510 Definitions
13.00.520 FOG discharge limitations
13.00.521 Prohibitions
13.00.522 Food grinders prohibited
13.00.530 FOG wastewater discharge permit required
13.00.540 FOG pretreatment and grease control device required
13.00.541 Variance and waiver of grease interceptor requirement
13.00.542 Best management practices required
13.00.543 Grease control device operation and maintenance requirements
13.00.544 Multiple food facilities at commercial properties
13.00.545 Grease disposal mitigation fee
13.00.546 Payment of charges
13.00.550 Sewer system overflows and interferences, public nuisance, abatement orders and cleanup costs
13.00.551 Notification of spill
13.00.560 Inspection and sampling conditions
13.00.561 Right of entry
13.00.570 Violations
13.00.571 Public nuisance
13.00.572 Damages to facilities or interruption of normal operations
13.00.580 Enforcement
13.00.581 Compliance schedule agreement
13.00.582 FOG wastewater discharge permit suspension
13.00.583 FOG wastewater discharge permit revocation
13.00.584 Termination of service
13.00.585 Emergency suspension order
13.00.586 Appeals
Article VI. Legal Authority and Penalties
13.00.600 Legal authority and enforcement
13.00.610 Civil penalties
13.00.620 Criminal penalties
13.00.630 Judicial review
13.00.640 Severability and general application
ARTICLE I. INSTALLATION
§ 13.00.100 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. Schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures and other management practices to prevent or reduce the introduction of FOG to the sewer facilities.
B.O.D. or BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND. The quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory procedure in five (5) days at twenty degrees Centigrade (20°C), expressed in parts per million by weight.
BUILDING. A structure entirely separated from any other structure by a space or by walls by which there are no communicating doors or windows or similar openings.
BUILDING DRAIN. That part of the lowest piping of a drainage system which receives waste from inside the building and conveys it to the building sewer which begins ten (10) feet outside the building wall.
BUILDING SEWER. That part of the horizontal piping of a drainage system, which receives the discharge from a single building drain and conveys it directly to a public sewer, private sewer, or on-site sewage disposal system.
CHANGE IN OPERATIONS. Any change in the ownership, food types, or operational procedures that have the potential to increase the amount of FOG generated and/or discharged by FSEs in an amount that alone or collectively causes or creates a potential for SSOs to occur.
CITY. The City of Brea.
CITY ENGINEER. The City Engineer of the City of Brea or his or her designee.
CITY MANAGER. The City Manager of the City of Brea or his or her designee.
CONNECTING SEWER. That portion of the sewer system that extends from the “wye” or “tee” branch of the public sewer within public right-of-way or a public easement. CONNECTING SEWERS are owned by and the responsibility of the property owner, and NOT by the City of Brea.
COUNTY. The County of Orange.
DISCHARGER. Any person who discharges or causes a discharge of wastewater directly or indirectly to the sewer facilities. DISCHARGER shall have the same meaning as USER.
DISTRICT. Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD).
DOMESTIC SEPTAGE. The liquid and solid material removed from a septic tank, cesspool, portable toilet, Type III marine sanitation device, or similar treatment works that receives only domestic wastewater.
DOMESTIC WASTEWATER. The liquid and solid waterborne wastes derived from the ordinary living processes of humans of such character as to permit satisfactory disposal, without special treatment, into the public sewer or by means of a private disposal system.
FATS, OILS AND GREASE (FOG). Any substance including vegetable, animal or other product that is used in, or is a byproduct of the cooking or food preparation process, and that turns or may turn viscous or solidify with a change in temperature or other conditions.
FATS, OILS AND GREASE CONTROL MANUAL or FOG CONTROL MANUAL. The manual setting forth best management practices for FSEs, as approved by the City Manager.
FIXTURE. Any plumbing or sewer outlet requiring a trap or vent.
FOG CONTROL PROGRAM. A program required by and developed pursuant to § C.12(viii) of the sewer WDRs as part of the Sewer System Management Plan (“SSMP”) developed by the city.
FOG WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT or DISCHARGE PERMIT. A FOG wastewater discharge permit issued by the city pursuant to this article.
FOOD FACILITY, FOOD FACILITIES, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT or FSE. “Facilities” defined in California Uniform Retail Food Facility Law (CURFFL), Cal. Health & Safety Code § 113785, and any commercial entity within the boundaries of the city, operating in a permanently constructed structure such as a room, building, or other place, or portion thereof, and maintained, used, or operated for the purpose of storing, preparing, serving, or manufacturing, packaging, or otherwise handling food for sale to other entities, or for consumption by the public, its members or employees, and which has any process or device that uses or produces FOG, or grease vapors, steam, fumes, smoke or odors that are required to be removed by a Type I or Type II hood, as defined in CURFFL. A limited food preparation establishment is not considered a FSE when engaged only in reheating, hot holding or assembly of ready to eat food products and as a result, there is no wastewater discharge containing a significant amount of FOG. A limited food preparation establishment does not include any operation that changes the form, flavor, or consistency of food.
FOOD GRINDER. Any device installed in the plumbing or sewer system for the purpose of grinding food waste or food preparation by-products for the purpose of disposing it into the sanitary sewer system.
GARBAGE. Solid wastes from the preparation, cooking, or dispensing of food, and from the handling, storing and sale of produce.
GREASE CONTROL DEVICE. Any grease interceptor, grease trap or other mechanism or equipment, which attaches to wastewater plumbing fixtures and lines, the purpose of which is to trap/collect FOG prior to it being discharged into the sanitary sewer system.
GREASE DISPOSAL MITIGATION FEE. A fee charged by the city to an owner/operator of a FSE when there are physical limitations to the property or structure that make the installation of the usual and customary grease interceptor for the FSE under consideration impossible.
GREASE INTERCEPTOR. A multi-compartment device that is constructed in different sizes and is generally required to be located, according to the Uniform Plumbing Code, underground between a food facility and the connection to the sewer system. These devices primarily use gravity to separate FOG from the wastewater as it moves from one compartment to the next.
GREASE TRAP. A grease control device that is used to serve individual fixtures.
HOUSE SEWER. That portion of the horizontal piping extending from a point two (2) feet from the foundation wall of the building to its connection with the connecting sewer. HOUSE SEWERS are owned by the property owner and NOT the City of Brea.
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER. All liquid-carried wastes and wastewater of the community, excluding domestic wastewater and domestic septage, and shall include all wastewater from any producing, manufacturing, processing, agricultural, or other operation.
INSPECTOR. A person authorized by the city to inspect any existing or proposed wastewater generation, conveyance, processing, and disposal facilities.
INTERFERENCE. Any discharge which, alone or in conjunction with discharges from other sources, inhibits or disrupts the city’s sanitary sewer system, treatment processes or operations; or is a cause of violation of any NPDES permit or waste discharge requirements issued to the city, including but not limited to the sewer WDRs.
LIMITED FOOD PREPARATION ESTABLISHMENTS. Establishments engaged only in reheating, hot holding or assembly of ready to eat food products. It does not include any operation that changes the form, flavor, or consistency of food. For purposes of this article, a LIMITED FOOD PREPARATION ESTABLISHMENT is not considered to be a food facility.
LOT. Any piece or parcel of land as bounded, defined or shown upon the latest map, plan or deed recorded in the office of the County Recorder.
MAIN SEWER. A main pipe line sewer of the city laid in the streets, alleys, along rights-of-ways or within an easement provided for the collection of sewage from connecting sewers and conveying same to disposing plant, and provided with wye and tee branches for connecting sewers.
MAJOR OPERATIONAL CHANGE. A physical change or operational change of an FSE which causes or results in the generation of an amount of FOG that exceeds the current amount of FOG discharged to the sewer system by the FSE and which causes or creates a potential for interference with the sewer system or SSO.
MANIFEST. That receipt which is retained by the generator of wastes for disposing recyclable wastes or liquid wastes as required by the city.
NATURAL OUTLET. Any outlet into a watercourse, pond, ditch, lake or other body of surface or ground water.
NEW CONSTRUCTION. Any structure planned or under construction for which a sewer connection permit has not been issued.
PERMITTEE. A person who has received a permit to discharge wastewater into the city’s sewer facilities subject to the requirements and conditions established by the city.
pH: The logarithm of the reciprocal of the weight of hydrogen ions in grams per liter of solution.
PROPERLY SHREDDED GARBAGE. The wastes from the preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food that have been shredded to such degree that all particles will be carried freely under the flow conditions normally prevailing in public sewers, with no particle greater than one-eighth (1/8") inch in any dimension.
PUBLIC SEWER. A sewer in which all owners of abutting properties have rights, and is controlled by public authority.
REGULATORY AGENCY or REGULATORY AGENCIES. Those agencies having regulatory jurisdiction over the operations of the city, including, but not limited to:
1. The United States Environmental Protection Agency;
2. The California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB);
3. The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region (Santa Ana RWQCB);
4. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
5. The California State Office of Emergency Services.
6. The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD);
7. The Orange County Health Care Agency; and
8. The Orange County Public Works Department.
REMODELING. A physical change exceeding a cost of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) to a food facility that requires a building permit, and involves any one (1) or combination of the following:
1. Under-slab plumbing in the food processing area;
2. A thirty percent (30%) increase in the net public seating area;
3. A thirty percent (30%) increase in the size of the kitchen area; or
4. Any change in the size or type of food preparation equipment.
SANITARY SEWAGE. The sewage discharging from the sanitary conveniences of dwellings, (including apartment houses and hotels), office buildings, factories or institutions.
SANITARY SEWER. A sewer which carries sewage and to which storm, surface, and ground waters are not intentionally admitted.
SEWAGE. Any combination of sanitary sewage and industrial wastes.
SEWAGE WORKS. All facilities for collecting, pumping, treating and disposing of sewage.
SEWER LATERAL. A building sewer (sanitary) as defined in the Uniform Plumbing Code. It is the wastewater connection between the structure’s wastewater facilities and a public sewer system. SEWER LATERALS between the main sewer line and the property being served by the lateral are owned by the property owner, and NOT by the City of Brea.
SEWER SYSTEM or SEWER FACILITIES. Any and all facilities operated by the city and used for collecting, conveying, pumping, treating, and disposing of wastewater, sewage and sludge.
SEWER WDRS. The State General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems (State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 2006-2003).
SSOs. Sanitary sewer overflows.
SUSPENDED SOLIDS. Solids that either float on the surface of, or are in suspension in water, sewage, or other liquids; and which are removable by laboratory filtering.
USER. Any person who discharges or causes a discharge of wastewater directly or indirectly to a public sewer system.
USER shall mean the same as DISCHARGER.
WASTE. Sewage and any and all other waste substances, liquid, solid, gaseous or radioactive, associated with human habitation or of human or animal nature, including such wastes placed within containers of whatever nature prior to and for the purpose of disposal.
WASTEWATER. The liquid- and water-carried wastes of the community and all constituents thereof, whether treated or untreated, discharged into or permitted to enter a public sewer.
WASTEWATER CONSTITUENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS. The individual chemical, physical, bacteriological, and other parameters, including volume and flow rate and such other parameters that serve to define, classify or measure the quality and quantity of wastewater.
WATERCOURSE. A channel in which a flow of water occurs, either continuously or intermittently.
WATER MINIMIZATION PRACTICES. Plans or programs intended to reduce or eliminate discharges to the sewer system or to conserve water, including, but not limited to, product substitutions, housekeeping practices, inventory control, employee education, and other steps as necessary to minimize wastewater produced. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.110 WHEN CONNECTION WITH CITY LINES REQUIRED.
It shall be unlawful for any person to make, or cause to be made, any connections with any cesspool or place for depositing sewage, except with and into sewage disposal lines within the city, and subject to inspection and such regulation by the city as provided in this chapter, or as may from time to time, be prescribed by the City Council, if and when the property or place to be connected, fronts upon, or is located within two hundred (200) feet of a constructed, completed and accepted city line sewer.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-2-10) Penalty, see §§ 13.00.610 and 13.00.620 § 13.00.120 PERMIT TO CONNECT WITH MAIN SEWER LINES.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to make or attempt to make, or cause to be made any connection with the main sewer lines of the city without first having secured permit there for, and having paid a connection fee in an amount which shall be set by the Council from time to time. Permission to make such connection shall be granted upon application made upon blank forms furnished by the city and in manner as in such form prescribed. Such application shall be filed with the City Engineer, together with the connection fee. The City Engineer shall be authorized to issue a permit for making such connection. The fee so paid shall be deposited in the “sewer fund.” All sewer connections and pipe lines laid in connection therewith must be under the supervision of the City Engineer and in conformity with the requirements and provisions relating to such connections prescribed by the City Council.
B. A permit shall not be assignable or transferable or used to aid or abet any unlicensed firm or corporation in the performance of any work or operation for which such permit was issued.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to enter upon any street or public place in the city or excavate therein for the purpose of laying any pipe or making any such connection or to lay such pipe or make such connection, without having first deposited, in addition to the application fee herein prescribed, a deposit in such sum as prescribed by the City Council as guarantee that the street or public place so excavated or disturbed will be repaired and placed in like condition as such street was, prior to the commencement of such excavation. The deposit shall be returned to the depositor if and when repairs of the streets as herein provided shall have been completed and approved. If repair is not made within ten (10) days after commencement of such excavation, the City Engineer shall cause the same to be repaired and charge the cost thereof against the deposit, and thereupon refund the balance, if any, not used. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10) Penalty, see §§ 13.00.610 and 13.00.620 § 13.00.130 SEPARATE CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR EACH STRUCTURE; EXCEPTIONS.
A. Every building or other structure situated within the city shall be separately and independently connected with a connecting sewer, except where more than one (1) building or other structure is situated upon the same lot, in which case all such buildings and structures may be joined in the use of one (1) house and connecting sewer; provided, however, that all such buildings and structures are owned by the same person.
B. The same connecting sewer may, in special cases, by permission of the City Engineer, be used to serve two (2) or more lots.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.140 USE OF EXISTING SEWERS; INSPECTION AND PERMIT REQUIRED.
A. No building or other structure shall be connected to an old sewer nor shall any old sewer line be used unless it will satisfactorily stand the test provided in this article for new sewer, and a permit has been granted for so connecting and a certificate of inspection obtained from the City Engineer.
B. On any lot where there is an existing house sewer serving the building and upon which another building is to be placed, such building may be served from the existing house sewer; provided, however, that such sewer has been approved by the City Engineer; and provided further, that wherever the existing sewer would be within the area to be occupied by the proposed building, it shall be reconstructed of extra strength vitrified clay or SDR-26 PVC pipe.
C. House connection sewers may be constructed of either extra strength vitrified clay or SDR-26 PVC pipe. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.150 INSPECTION/RIGHT-OF-ENTRY.
A. Construction of structures, planting of trees or any other cause of obstructions over sewers or sewer laterals that restrict or prevent access for inspection and maintenance to sewers, sewer laterals and other wastewater generating and disposal facilities is prohibited.
B. Users or occupants of a premises where wastewater is created, conveyed, treated, or discharged shall allow city representatives, having presented proper credentials, reasonable access to all parts of the wastewater generating and disposal facilities for the purposes of inspection, sampling, monitoring, reviewing or copying records, photographing, videotaping, or recording during all times that the discharger’s facility is open, operating, or any other reasonable time. No user shall interfere with, delay, resist or refuse entrance to authorized city or OCSD personnel attempting to inspect any facility involved directly or indirectly with a discharge of wastewater to the city’s sewer system. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.160 FOOD GRINDERS PROHIBITED.
Installation of food grinders in all new non-residential construction is prohibited. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10) Penalty, see §§ 13.00.610 and 13.00.620 § 13.00.170 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.
A. All sewers system pipelines and appurtenances shall be constructed in accordance with the City Sewer Standards Plans and Specifications.
B. For construction specifications and details not covered in the City Standards, the following reference standards may be applied at the discretion of the City Engineer:
1. The California Plumbing Code;
2. The Uniform Plumbing Code;
3. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook); and/or
4. The Standard Plans for Public Works Construction (Greenbook). (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
ARTICLE II. USE
§ 13.00.200 DEFINITIONS.
See § 13.00.100 for the definitions that apply to Article II. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.210 USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS REQUIRED.
It shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit, or permit to be deposited in an unsanitary manner upon public or private property within the city, or in any area under the jurisdiction of the city, any human or animal excrement, garbage, or other objectionable waste.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10) Penalty, see §§ 13.00.610 and 13.00.620 § 13.00.220 DISCHARGE IN NATURAL OUTLETS REGULATED.
It shall be unlawful to discharge to any natural outlet within the city or any area under the jurisdiction of the city, any sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, or other polluted waters, except where suitable treatment has been provided in accordance with subsequent provisions of this article.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10) Penalty, see §§ 13.00.610 and 13.00.620 § 13.00.230 INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER.
A. The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) regulates all industrial wastewater discharges to the public sewer system. Any person desiring a permit to connect to the public sewer for the purpose of discharging any industrial waste shall submit an application to the OCSD. The application shall include complete information regarding the quantity and nature of the wastewater to be discharged. A copy of the industrial wastewater discharge permit issued by OCSD must be submitted to the city prior to city issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
B. The admission into the public sewers of any waters or wastes having any of the following shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer:
1. A five (5) day biochemical oxygen demand greater than three hundred (300) parts per million by weight;
2. More than three hundred fifty (350) parts per million by weight of suspended solids;
3. Any quantity of substances having the characteristics described in § 13.00.240;
4. An average daily flow greater than five percent (5%) of the average daily sewage flow of the city;
5. A peak flow of more than four (4) times its average daily flow; or
6. Additional prohibited discharges are listed in § 13.00.240.
C. Where necessary in the opinion of OCSD or the City Engineer, the owner shall provide, at his or her expense, such preliminary treatment or other remedial measures as may be necessary to meet the conditions set out in this article. Plans, specifications and any other pertinent information relating to proposed preliminary treatment facilities shall be submitted for review by OCSD, the City Engineer, and the Orange County Health Care Agency. No construction of such facilities shall commence until the review has been completed and written authorization for such construction has been received.
D. Where preliminary treatment facilities are provided for any waters or wastes, they shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation by the owner at his or her expense.
E. When required by the City Engineer, the owner of any property served by a building sewer carrying industrial wastes shall install a suitable control manhole in the building sewer to facilitate observation, sampling and measurement of the wastes. Such manhole, when required, shall be accessibly and safely located, and shall be constructed in accordance with plans approved by the City Engineer. The manhole shall be installed by the owner at his or her expense, and shall be maintained by him or her so as to be safe and accessible at all times.
F. All measurements, tests, and analyses of the characteristics of waters and wastes to which reference is made in Chapter 13, shall be determined in accordance with the latest edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Sewage. Samples shall be taken at a control manhole. In the event that no special manhole has been provided, the control manhole shall be considered to be the nearest downstream manhole in the public sewer to the point at which the building sewer is connected.
G. No statement contained in this article shall be construed as preventing any special agreement or arrangement between the city and any industrial concern whereby an industrial waste of unusual strength or character may be accepted by the city for treatment subject to payment therefor by the industrial concern. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.240 PROHIBITIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON DISCHARGES.
No person shall discharge or allow to be discharged wastewaters directly or indirectly into city sewer facilities that cause or are capable of causing, either alone or by interaction with other substances, interference with the operation of city sewers, including but not limited to the following.
A. General prohibitions.
1. No user shall introduce or cause to be introduced into the city sewer system, any pollutant, wastewater, or flow that causes pass through or interference or would cause the city to violate any federal, state, or local regulatory requirement.
2. No user shall increase the contribution of flow, pollutants, or change the nature of pollutants where such contribution or change does not meet applicable standards and requirements or where such contribution would cause the city to violate any federal, state, or local regulatory permit.
3. No person shall transport waste from one location or facility to another for the purpose of treating or discharging it directly or indirectly to the city sewer system without written permission from the city.
4. No person shall deliver by vehicular transport, rail car, or dedicated pipeline, directly or indirectly to the OCSD sewerage facilities, wastewater which contains any substance that is defined as a hazardous waste by the regulatory agencies.
B. Specific prohibitions. No user shall introduce or cause to be introduced into the sewerage facilities, pollutants, substances, or wastewater which:
1. Creates a fire or explosive hazard in the sewerage facilities including, but not limited to, waste streams with a closedcup flashpoint of less than one hundred forty degrees Fahrenheit (140°F) (sixty degrees Centigrade (60°C)) using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; or produces a gaseous mixture that is ten percent (10%) or greater of the lower explosive limit (LEL). Prohibited materials include, but are not limited to, gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, benzene, toluene, ethers, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, peroxides, chlorates, perchlorates, bromates, carbides, hydrides and sulfides;
2. Causes obstruction to the flow in the sewer system resulting in interference or damage to the sewerage facilities;
3. Produces noxious or malodorous liquids, gases, solids, or other wastewater which, either singly or by interaction with other wastes, is sufficient to create a public nuisance or a hazard to life, or to prevent entry into the sewers for maintenance or repair;
4. Results in toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the sewerage facilities in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
5. Contains any radioactive wastes or isotopes except in compliance with applicable regulations from other governmental agencies empowered to regulate the use of radioactive materials;
6. Causes, alone or in conjunction with other sources, the OCSD’s treatment plant effluent to fail a toxicity test. Any toxic substances in amounts exceeding established standards. Any chemical elements or compounds, phenols or other taste or odor producing substances. Any chemical elements or compounds, which are not susceptible to treatment and/or will pass through the OCSD treatment facilities or which may interfere with the biological processes or efficiency of the treatment processes. Any chemical elements or compounds cause acute worker health and safety problems;
7. Causes the OCSD’s effluent or any other product of the treatment process, residues, biosolids, or scums, to be unsuitable for reclamation, reuse or disposal;
8. Causes discoloration or any other condition that affects the quality of the OCSO’s influent or effluent in such a manner that inhibits the OCSO’s ability to meet receiving water quality, biosolids quality, or air quality requirements established by regulatory agencies;
9. Creates excessive foaming in the sewer system or at the treatment facilities;
10. Violates any applicable federal categorical pretreatment standard, statute, regulation, or ordinance of any public agency or regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the operation of or discharge of wastewater through the sewerage facilities;
11. Has a pH less than six (6.0) or greater than twelve (12.0). Any waste which will cause corrosion or deterioration of the city sewer system or OCWD treatment facilities. Prohibited materials include, but are not limited to, acids, sulfides, concentrated chloride and fluoride compounds and substances which will react with water to form acidic products;
12. Has a maximum biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) greater than fifteen thousand (15,000) pounds per day;
13. Is in excess of the permitted mass emission rates established in accordance with: the concentration limits set forth in Table 1, or the latest update of OCSD wastewater discharge regulations or the OCSD-issued discharge permit;
14. Contains material which will readily settle or cause an obstruction to flow in the sewer resulting in interference. Any solid or viscous wastes which will or may cause obstruction to the flow in a sewer, or otherwise interfere with the proper operation of OCSD treatment facilities. Prohibited materials include, but are not limited to, grease, uncomminuted garbage, animal guts or tissues, paunch manure, bones, hair, hides or fleshings, entrails, whole blood, feathers, ashes, cinders, sand, spent lime, stone or marble dust, metal, glass, straw, shavings, grass clippings, rags, spent grains, spent hops, waste paper, wood, plastic, tar, asphalt residues, residues from refining or processing of fuel or lubricating oil, and similar substances;
15. Contains wax, grease or oil of mineral origin in concentrations of more than one hundred (100) mg/l whether emulsified or not, or any other waste containing substances which may precipitate, solidify or become viscous at temperatures between thirty-two and one hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit (32° and 150°F) (zero and sixty-five degrees Centigrade (0°and 65°C)) at the point of discharge into city sewers;
16. Contains garbage that has not been ground or comminuted to such a degree that all particles will be carried freely in suspension under flow conditions normally prevailing in the public sewers, with no particle greater than one-half (1/2) inch in any dimension;
Table 1
Orange County Sanitation District Maximum Allowable Local Discharge Limits Constituent Milligrams/liter
Table 1
Orange County Sanitation District Maximum Allowable Local Discharge Limits Constituent Milligrams/liter
Arsenic 2.0
Cadmium 1.0
Chromium (total) 2.0
Copper 3.0
Lead 2.0
Mercury 0.03
Nickel 10.0
Silver 5.0
Zinc 10.0
Cyanide (total) 5.0
Cyanide (amenable) 1.0
Polychlorinated biphenyls 0.01
Pesticides 0.01
Total toxic organics 0.58
Sulfide (total) 5.0
Sulfide (dissolved) 0.5
Oil and grease of mineral or petroleum origin 100.0
BOD 15,000 lbs/day
Maximum Allowable Discharge Limits
For Wastehaulers Discharging Domestic Septage
Constituent Milligrams/liter
Maximum Allowable Discharge Limits
For Wastehaulers Discharging Domestic Septage
Constituent Milligrams/liter
Cadmium 1.0
Chromium 2.0
Copper 25.0
Lead 10.0
Nickel 10.0
Zinc 50.0
17. Contains slug load concentrations of pollutants that may cause interference with the OCSD treatment facilities;
18. Contains any amounts of organic phosphorus compounds released in a discharge at a flow rate or in a concentration which will cause pass through or interference with the sewerage facilities; or
19. Contains any waste not in compliance with national categorical pretreatment standards as represented in 40 CFR Ch. I, Subch. N or 40 CFR Parts 401-471.
C. Storm water. Ground water, street drainage, subsurface drainage, foundation drains, or yard drainage shall not be discharged directly or indirectly to the city sewer system. The city, at its sole discretion, may approve the discharge of such water by granting a special purpose permit only when no alternative method of disposal is reasonably available. The applicant shall bear the burden of demonstrating that no alternative method of disposal is reasonably available. If a special purpose permit is granted for the discharge of such water into a sewer, the user shall pay connection fees, applicable charges and fees for use and shall meet such other conditions as required by the city.
D. Unpolluted water. Unpolluted water, such as single-pass cooling water, shall not be discharged through direct or indirect connection to a public sewer. The city may approve the discharge of such water only when no alternative method of disposal is reasonably available by issuing a special purpose permit.
E. Septic tank and cesspool wastes. Discharges of septic tank, or cesspool wastes, into the city sewer or directly into the treatment plant facilities is prohibited.
F. Temperature. No person shall discharge wastewater with a temperature higher than one hundred forty degrees Fahrenheit (140°F) (sixty degrees Centigrade (60°C)). Heat in discharged wastewater shall not cause the temperature of wastewater entering the headworks of any OCSD wastewater treatment plant to exceed one hundred four degrees Fahrenheit (104°F) (forty degrees Centigrade (40°C)).
G Point of discharge. No person, excluding city personnel involved in maintenance functions of sewer facilities, shall discharge any water, wastewater or any substance directly into a manhole or other opening in a sewer other than through an approved building sanitary sewer, unless upon written application by the user and approved by the city and payment of the applicable charges for use and fees.
H. Wastewater strength limitations. No person shall discharge wastewater containing substances in excess of the quantities or concentrations listed in Table 1 or containing other materials, or having other characteristics, including, but not limited to, ammonia, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand, total organic carbon, suspended solids, oil or grease of animal or vegetable origin, total dissolved solids, and phenolic compounds in quantities that may cause or are found to cause problems, pass through, or interference with the sewerage facilities. No person shall discharge wastewater containing in excess of 0.01 mg/l of pesticides as a daily maximum, to include, but not limited to the following:
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, both isomers), DDE (dichlorodiphenylethylene), DDD (dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane), Aldrin, Benzene Hexachloride (alpha, beta, and gamma isomers), Chlordane, Endrin, Endrin aldehyde, TCDD (2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzop-dioxin), Toxaphene (alpha)-Endosulphan, (beta)-Endosulphan, Endosulphan sulfate, Heptachlor, Heptachlor epoxide, and Dieldrin. No person shall discharge wastewater containing in excess of 0.01 mg/l of polychlorinated biphenyls as a daily maximum to include, but not limited to the following: Aroclors 1016, 1221, 1228, 1232, 1248, 1254, 1260, and 1262.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10) Penalty, see §§ 13.00.610 and 13.00.620 § 13.00.250 ILLEGAL DISCHARGES AND UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTIONS.
A. No person shall discharge or make an unauthorized connection to the city sewer system without a permit or except as provided in the permit issued by the city. Specifically, but not by way of limitation as to any connection to the city sewer system; no roof downspouts, exterior foundation drains, areaway drains, car wash pads not covered by a roof, or other sources of surface runoff or ground water shall be connected to a city sewer facility or to a building sewer or building drain that in turn is connected directly or indirectly to a city sewer facility.
B. In the event of violation, all charges and penalties specified under Article VI Legal Authority and Penalties shall be applied and collected by the City Manager.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10) Penalty, see §§ 13.00.610 and 13.00.620 § 13.00.260 ENFORCEMENT OF ARTICLE.
A. Protection from damage. No unauthorized person shall maliciously, willfully, or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, appurtenance, or equipment, which is a part of the municipal sewage works.
B. Notice to correct violation. Any person found to be violating any provision of this article shall be served by the city with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof.
The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations.
C. Penalty for continuing violation. Any person who shall continue any violation beyond the time limit provided for in §
13.00.581 Compliance Schedule Agreement shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
D. Liability for expense, loss or damage occasioned the city. Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall become liable to the city for any expense, loss or damage occasioned the city by reason of such violation. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
ARTICLE III. CHARGES FOR SEWAGE AND SANITATION SERVICES § 13.00.300 COUNCIL TO FIX CHARGES.
The City Council shall fix, determine and change from time to time the amount and character of the charges to be made, including different charges for services furnished in connection with different types or characters of property, any and all charges for the use by the public of the city sewerage facilities and for the collection of trash, garbage and other refuse by the city.
(‘61 Code, §19.36) (Ord. 219, passed - - )
§ 13.00.310 METHOD OF BILLING; PAYABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL UTILITY SERVICE.
The charges provided for in § 13.00.300 shall be collected pursuant to Chapter 13.28.
ARTICLE IV. SEWER CONNECTION FEES
§ 13.00.400 PURPOSE AND INTENT.
The development of buildings and other facilities for human habitation in the city has created a need for the expansion of city sewer facilities and has increased the cost of maintaining the city’s sewerage system. Accordingly, it is the intent of the Council that any person constructing a new building or such facility shall pay the fees prescribed in this article, or as subsequently established by ordinance or resolution of the City Council, prior to connecting the same to the city’s sewerage system. The payment of the fees prescribed in this Article IV is required and assessed pursuant to the revenue raising power of the city in order to produce revenues to be utilized solely for the maintenance and repair of the sewerage system of the city and to provide new facilities of general benefit to that system and those persons utilizing it such as, but not limited to trunk lines. Fees set forth in this Article IV may be amended at any time by ordinance or resolution of the City Council in accordance with Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 66000 through 66018, or any successor provisions thereto. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.410 TIME OF PAYMENT OF FEES.
The fees required by this Article IV shall be paid as a prerequisite to the issuance of any building permit for the construction of a building, provided that fees related to the construction of a mobile home park shall be paid as a prerequisite to the issuance of the permit first required to commence construction of such park. Any fees paid pursuant to this article shall be refunded in the event that the permit issued is not utilized for the commencement of the construction to which it applies.
(Ord. passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.420 SEWER FUND.
All monies collected pursuant to this Article IV shall be deposited in the sewer fund, expenditures from which shall be made only for those purposes set forth in § 13.00.400 hereof or as refunds provided for in § 13.00.410 hereof. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.430 SEWER CONNECTION FEES.
Sewer connection fees shall be in such amounts as established by resolution of the City Council. Sewer connection fees shall be charged and paid as provided in Chapter 13.00 of this Code. (Ord. 1248, passed 3-19-24)
ARTICLE V. FATS, OILS AND GREASE DISPOSAL
§ 13.00.500 INTENT AND PURPOSE.
It is the intent of this article to establish regulations for the disposal of fats, oils and grease (“FOG”) and other insoluble waste discharges from food facilities within the city. The purpose is to facilitate the maximum beneficial public use of the sanitary sewer system while at the same time attempting to prevent blockages of those sanitary sewer systems as a result of the discharge of FOG, and to specify appropriate FOG disposal requirements for food facilities to protect the public health and safety.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.510 DEFINITIONS.
A. Unless otherwise defined herein, terms related to water quality shall be as defined in the sewer WDRs and in the latest edition of Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater, published by the American Public Health Association, the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation. The testing procedures for waste constituents and characteristics shall be as provided in 40 C.F.R. 136. Other terms not herein defined are defined as being the same as set forth in the latest adopted applicable editions of the California Codes applicable to building construction adopted pursuant to the California Building Standards Law.
B. See § 13.00.100 for additional definitions that apply to Article V. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.520 FOG DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, no food facility shall discharge or cause to be discharged into the sewer system FOG that exceeds a concentration level adopted by regulatory agency or that may accumulate and/or cause or contribute to blockages or interferences within the sewer system or at a sewer system lateral which connects the food facility to the sewer system.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10) Penalty, see §§ 13.00.610 and 13.00.620 § 13.00.521 PROHIBITIONS.
The following prohibitions shall apply to all food facilities.
A. No person shall discharge, or cause to be discharged any wastewater from any food facility directly or indirectly into the sewer system without first obtaining a FOG wastewater discharge permit pursuant to this article.
B. The discharge of any waste, including FOG and solid materials removed from a grease control device, to the sewer system, is prohibited.
C. The discharge of any waste or FOG to the sewer system that fails to comply with the FOG Control Manual is prohibited.
D. The discharge of any waste or FOG to the sewer system in a manner which either violates the sewer WDRs or causes or contributes to condition which fails to comply with any of the provisions of the sewer WDRs is prohibited.
E. Refer to Article II Use for additional wastewater prohibitions and limitations. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10) Penalty, see §§ 13.00.610 and 13.00.620 § 13.00.522 FOOD GRINDERS PROHIBITED.
A. Installation of food grinders in the plumbing system for new construction of food facilities shall be prohibited.
B. All food grinders shall be removed from an existing FSE upon:
1. Major operational change to the FSE;
2. Any construction requiring the issuance of a building permit for either remodeling or construction of the FSE valued at five hundred dollars ($500) or more; or
3. Within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of this article, except when expressly approved by the City Manager.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10) Penalty, see §§ 13.00.610 and 13.00.620 § 13.00.530 FOG WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT REQUIRED.
A. Permit required. No food facility or food service establishment shall conduct or otherwise be open for business, or serve or provide food, unless the owner or operator, or authorized agent or representative thereof, first applies for and obtains a FOG wastewater discharge permit pursuant to this chapter.
B. Prohibited discharges. No person shall discharge or cause, allow or permit to be discharged, any wastewater from any food facility or food service establishment, directly or indirectly into the sewer system without first obtaining a FOG wastewater discharge permit pursuant to this chapter. Compliance with this chapter must be demonstrated at the time any business license is issued for a food facility or food service establishment, or any business in which a food facility or food service establishment is operated.
C. Permit provisions. FOG wastewater discharge permits shall be expressly subject to all provisions of this chapter and all other regulations, charges for use, and fees established by the city and any other regulatory agency. The provisions of the FOG wastewater discharge permits shall be enforced by the city in accordance with this chapter and applicable state and federal regulations and other provisions of this code.
D. FOG wastewater discharge permit application.
1. Any person required to obtain a FOG wastewater discharge permit shall complete and file with the city prior to commencing discharges, an application in a form prescribed by the City Manager and shall provide the city such information and documents as the City Manager determines is necessary and appropriate to properly evaluate the application. The applicable fees shall accompany the application.
2. After evaluation of the data furnished, the City Manager may issue a FOG wastewater discharge permit, subject to terms and conditions set forth in this article and as otherwise determined by the City Manager to be appropriate to protect the city’s sewer system.
E. FOG wastewater discharge permit conditions. The issuance of a FOG wastewater discharge permit may contain any or all of the following conditions or limits as determined by the City Manager:
1. Limits on discharge of FOG and other priority pollutants;
2. Requirements for proper operation and maintenance of grease interceptors and other grease control devices;
3. Grease interceptor or other grease control device maintenance frequency and schedule;
4. Requirements for implementation of best management practices and installation of adequate grease interceptor and/or grease control device;
5. Requirements for maintaining and reporting status of best management practices;
6. Requirements for maintaining and submitting logs and records, including waste hauling records and waste manifests;
7. Requirements to self-monitor;
8. Requirements for the food facility to construct, operate and maintain, at its own expense, FOG control devices and sampling facilities;
9. Consent by the operator of the FSE for the city and other regulatory agencies to inspect the FSE to confirm compliance with this chapter, the sewer WDRs and other applicable laws, rules and regulations, including any NPDES permit applicable to the city; and/or
10. Additional requirements, terms and conditions as otherwise determined to be reasonably appropriate by the City Manager to protect the city’s system or as specified by other regulatory agencies or which may be reasonably applicable to ensure compliance with this chapter as determined by the City Manager.
F. FOG wastewater discharge permit fee.
1. A charge to cover all costs of the city for providing the sewer service and monitoring shall be established by ordinance or resolution of the City Council.
2. The FOG wastewater discharge permit fee shall be paid by the applicant and received by the city prior to issuance of either a new permit or a renewed permit. A permittee shall also pay any delinquent invoices in full prior to permit renewal.
G. FOG wastewater discharge permit modification of terms and conditions.
1. The terms and conditions of an issued FOG wastewater discharge permit may be subject to modification and change by the sole determination of the City Manager during the life of the permit based on:
a. The discharger’s current or anticipated operating data; b. The city’s current or anticipated operating data;
c. Changes in the requirements of regulatory agencies which affect the city; or d. A determination by the City Manager that such modification is appropriate to further the objectives of this chapter.
2. The permittee may request a modification to the terms and conditions of an issued FOG wastewater discharge permit. The request shall be in writing stating the requested change, and the reasons for the change. The City Manager shall review the request, make a determination on the request, and respond in writing. The permittee shall be informed of any change in the FOG wastewater discharge permit limits, conditions, or requirements at least forty-five (45) days prior to the effective date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the discharge permit shall include a reasonable time schedule for compliance.
H. FOG wastewater discharge permit duration and renewal. FOG wastewater discharge permits shall Prior to expiration of the FOG wastewater discharge permit, the user shall apply for renewal of the discharge permit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
I. Exemption from FOG wastewater discharge permit. A limited food preparation establishment, as defined herein, is not considered a food facility and is exempt from obtaining a FOG wastewater discharge permit. Exempted establishments shall be engaged only in reheating, hot holding or assembly of ready to eat food products and, as a result, there is no wastewater discharge containing significant amount of FOG. A limited food preparation establishment does not include any operation that changes the form, flavor, or consistency of food.
J. Non-transferability of permits. FOG wastewater discharge permits issued under this chapter are for a specific food facility, for a specific operation and create no vested rights. No permit holder shall assign, transfer, sell any FOG wastewater discharge permit issued under this chapter nor use any such permit for or on any premises or for facilities or operations or discharges not expressly encompassed within the underlying permit. Any FOG wastewater discharge permit, which is transferred to a new owner or operator or to a new facility, is void. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.540 FOG PRETREATMENT AND GREASE CONTROL DEVICE REQUIRED.
A. Food facilities are required at the time of construction to install, operate and maintain an approved type and adequately sized grease interceptor necessary to maintain compliance with the objectives of this chapter in accordance with the FOG Control Manual and the requirements of 40 C.F.R. § 403.5.
B. All fixtures, equipment and drain lines located in the food preparation and clean up areas of food facilities that are sources of FOG discharge shall be connected to an approved grease control device unless otherwise determined in accordance with the provisions of this section.
C. Dishwashers or other fixtures discharging emulsifying agents (e.g., detergents) shall be connected to the sewer system such that their potential to adversely impact the operation of the grease control device operation is minimized.
D. Grease interceptors shall be used in all new food facilities where it is necessary to install a grease control device, and shall have a minimum capacity of seven hundred fifty (750) gallons.
E. New food facilities shall follow sizing criteria for larger devices as specified by the Uniform Plumbing Code.
F. All existing food facilities undergoing remodeling or a major change in operations shall be required to install grease control devices with each chamber readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection of each chamber from the surface and shall include a downstream sample box in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code as determined by the City Manager.
G. No certificate of use and occupancy shall be issued for a food facility that is required to have an approved grease control device, until such device has been installed, inspected and approved by the City Manager.
H. The City Manager may establish additional guidelines to supplement this article regarding, but not limited to:
1. Design, construction and inspection standards of grease control devices;
2. The operation and maintenance standards for grease control devices;
3. Kitchen best management practice to prevent FOG from entering the devices;
4. Grease control device cleaning, reporting, and enforcement standards; and
5. Standards for the collection and disposal of FOG by appropriate entities.
I. Upon the effective date of this article, the introduction of any additives into a food facility’s wastewater system for the purposes of emulsifying FOG, is prohibited without the specific written authorization from the City Manager.
J. No discretionary permit, including but not limited to a conditional use permit, shall be issued to a food facility unless the applicant can demonstrate that a grease interceptor has been or will be installed at the food facility in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.541 VARIANCE AND WAIVER OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR REQUIREMENT.
A. Variance from grease interceptor requirements. A variance or a conditional waiver from the grease interceptor requirements on such terms and conditions as may be established by the City Manager, consistent with the requirements of the sewer WDRs, the city’s FOG control program, the FOG Control Manual, and best construction, engineering, environmental and health and safety practices, to:
1. Allow alternative pretreatment technology that is, at least, equally effective in controlling the FOG discharge in lieu of a grease interceptor, may be granted by the City Manager to food facilities demonstrating to the City Manager’s satisfaction that it is impossible or impracticable to install, operate or maintain a grease interceptor; or
2. Where the food facility demonstrates to the City Manager’s satisfaction that any FOG discharge from the food facility is negligible and will have an insignificant impact to the sewer system.
B. Waiver from grease interceptor installation with a grease disposal mitigation fee. For food facilities where the installation of a grease interceptor is not feasible and no equivalent alternative pretreatment device can be installed, a waiver from the grease interceptor requirement may be granted by the City Manager with the imposition of a grease disposal mitigation fee as described in § 13.00.545. The City Manager’s determination to grant the waiver with a grease disposal mitigation fee will be based upon such considerations that the City Manager determines to be appropriate and consistent with the sewer WDRs, the city’s FOG control program, the FOG Control Manual, and best construction, engineering, environmental and health and safety practices. Provided, however, that such waiver will terminate and a grease interceptor will be installed at the FSE when the operator of the FSE or the owner of the property upon which the FSE is located either:
1. Applies for any discretionary permit, including but not limited to a conditional use permit; or
2. Conducts any remodeling to a food facility which involves construction valued at fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more requiring a building permit and which involves any one (1) or combination of the following:
a. Under-slab plumbing in the food processing area;
b. A thirty percent (30%) increase in the net public seating area; c. A thirty percent (30%) increase in the size of the kitchen area; or d. Any change in the size or type of food preparation equipment.
C. Application for waiver or variance of requirement for grease interceptor.
1. A food facility may submit an application for waiver or variance from the grease interceptor requirement to the City Manager. Terms and conditions for issuance of a variance to a FSE shall be set forth in the permit.
2. The City Manager may revoke a waiver or variance at any time when any of the terms and conditions for its issuance is not satisfied or if the conditions upon which the waiver was based change so that the justification for the waiver no longer exists.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.542 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES REQUIRED.
A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, all food facilities shall implement best management practices in their operations to minimize the discharge of FOG to the sewer system.
B. All food facilities must implement and demonstrate compliance with best management practices (BMP) requirements as specified in the city’s FOG Control Manual. Detailed requirements for BMP shall be specified in the manual and may include kitchen practices and employee training that are essential in minimizing FOG discharges.
C. Periodic reporting of the status of the implementation of BMP shall be submitted to the City Manager, in accordance with the FOG control program and the FOG Control Manual.
1. The City Manager may require visual and other monitoring at the sole expense of the permittee to observe the actual conditions of the food facility’s sewer lateral and sewer lines downstream.
2. The City Manager may require reports for self-monitoring of wastewater constituents and FOG characteristics of the permittee needed for determining compliance with any conditions or requirements as specified in the FOG wastewater discharge permit or this chapter. Monitoring reports of the analyses of wastewater constituents and FOG characteristics shall be in a manner and form approved by the City Manager and shall be submitted upon request of the City Manager.
Other reports may be required, such as compliance schedule progress reports, FOG control monitoring reports, and any other reports deemed reasonably appropriate by the City Manager to ensure compliance with this chapter.
3. Failure by the permittee to perform any required monitoring, or to submit monitoring reports required by the City Manager constitutes a violation of this chapter and shall be cause for the city to initiate all necessary tasks and analyses to determine the wastewater constituents and FOG characteristics for compliance with any conditions and requirements specified in the FOG wastewater discharge permit or in this chapter.
4. The permittee shall be responsible for any and all expenses of the city in undertaking such monitoring analyses and preparation of reports.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.543 GREASE CONTROL DEVICE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.
A. All existing and newly installed grease control devices shall be maintained in a manner consistent with a maintenance plan approved by the City Manager.
B. Grease control devices shall be maintained in efficient operating condition in accordance with the FOG Control Manual.
C. Grease interceptors and other grease control devices must be cleaned, maintained, and have FOG removed and disposed of in a proper manner at regular intervals and in accordance with the FOG Control Manual. Grease removed from grease interceptors shall be waste hauled periodically as part of the operation and maintenance requirements for grease interceptors.
D. No FOG that has accumulated in a grease control device shall be allowed to pass into any sewer lateral, sanitary sewer system, storm drain, or public right-of-way during maintenance activities.
E. Each new and existing food facility with a grease control device shall have an approved maintenance plan which specifies the minimum maintenance frequency for removal of all accumulated FOG from the grease control device, which shall be determined as follows:
1. For new food facilities, the minimum maintenance frequency for interceptors shall be as follows:
Type of Establishment Minimum Maintenance Frequency
I. Take out only Every forty-five (45) days
- With wok stoves, deep fryers or more than
one (1) griddle Every twenty (20) days
II. Take out and seating Every sixty (60) days
- With wok stoves, deep fryers or more than
one (1) griddle Every thirty (30) days
III. Seating only Every ninety (90) days
- With wok stoves, deep fryers or more than
one (1) griddle Every sixty (60) days
2. For existing food facilities with a grease interceptor, the maintenance plan shall be determined in one (1) of the following methods:
a. In the same manner as for new food facilities under subparagraph E.1. above; or b. The owner/operator of a food facility in existence on the effective date of this article may submit an application to the City Manager requesting that a maintenance plan other than that identified in subparagraph E.1. above be imposed on that food facility, due to the fact that the food facility has been following a regular maintenance cycle in the past, and based on the particular food facility operation, the current regular maintenance plan is adequate to guard against FOG passing into the sanitary sewer system. Upon a determination by the City Manager that an acceptable grease control device maintenance plan is being followed that meets the minimum requirements set forth in the Uniform Plumbing Code, then it may be used as the approved maintenance plan for that particular food facility. c. In the event it is determined that a food facility, as a result of a change in operations, is using a grease interceptor that is smaller in capacity than would be required for that food facility under this article, the City Manager may allow said food facility to continue to operate with the smaller grease interceptor, provided the food facility prepares a maintenance plan acceptable to the City Manager that requires more frequent servicing than would otherwise be required if the proper sized grease interceptor was installed.
F. Notwithstanding subparagraph E. above, if any grease interceptor at any time contains floating oil/grease in the final chamber, or sludge in any chamber that is within two (2) inches of the discharge elbow, the owner and/or operator of the food facility shall have the grease interceptor serviced such that all fats, oils, grease, sludge, and other materials are completely removed from the grease interceptor after which the interceptor shall be refilled with cold water.
G. Notwithstanding subparagraphs E. and F. above, all existing food facilities with a grease interceptor shall be serviced not less than every one hundred eighty (180) days. Grease traps shall be cleaned of all material on a daily basis.
H. FOG removed from grease interceptors shall be waste hauled on a regular basis as part of the operation and maintenance requirements for grease interceptors and disposed of in a proper manner and at regular intervals.
I. The owner and/or operator of a food facility with an approved grease control device shall be required to keep all manifests, receipts and invoices of all cleaning, maintenance, grease removal of/from the grease control device, disposal carrier and disposal site location for no less than two (2) years. The owner and operator of a food facility shall, upon request, make the manifests, receipts, and invoices available to any county health care or city code enforcement representative, or his or her designee, representative of a local sanitation agency that has jurisdiction of the sanitary sewer system that services the food facility, or any authorized inspector that has jurisdiction under the Water Quality Ordinance.
J. The owner and/or operator of a food facility with a grease control device shall allow any county health care agency representative, city code enforcement officer, or any authorized inspector that has jurisdiction under the Water Quality Ordinance, or a representative of the local sanitation agency that has jurisdiction of the sanitary sewer system that services the food facility, access to the food facility premises during normal business hours, for purposes of inspecting the food facility’s grease control devices, reviewing the manifests, receipts and invoices relating to the cleaning, maintenance and inspection of the grease control devices.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.544 MULTIPLE FOOD FACILITIES AT COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES.
For properties at which multiple food facilities are operated on a single parcel, each food facility operator shall be individually and separately responsible for installation and maintenance of the grease interceptor or other grease control device serving its food facility and for compliance with this chapter. Furthermore, owners of commercial properties at which multiple food facilities that are operated on a single parcel shall be responsible for ensuring compliance by each food facility on the parcel. Such operators and/or property owner can comply with this chapter by installing and maintaining a grease interceptor or grease interceptors or other grease control devices serving multiple food facilities upon approval by the City Manager on such terms and conditions that the City Manager may establish in his or her sole discretion, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the Uniform Plumbing Code. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.545 GREASE DISPOSAL MITIGATION FEE.
A. Commencing one hundred eighty (180) days from the effective date of this article, new food facilities that are permitted to operate without an installed grease interceptor as a result of a waiver or variance issued under this chapter shall be required to pay an annual grease disposal mitigation fee.
B. The payment of a grease disposal mitigation fee in lieu of installing a grease interceptor shall only be allowed after all other grease control devices have been considered for installation.
C. The grease disposal mitigation fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council, and shall be based on the estimated annual increased cost of maintaining the sewer system and sewer lateral pipelines for inspection and removal of FOG and other viscous or solidifying agents attributable to the FSE resulting from the lack of a grease interceptor or grease control device and such other costs that the City Council considers appropriate.
D. This section shall not be interpreted to allow a new food facility or existing food facilities undergoing remodeling or change in operations, to operate without an approved grease interceptor unless the City Manager has determined that it is impossible to install or operate a grease control interceptor for the food facility under the provisions of this chapter.
E. The food facility owner or operator shall pay the grease disposal mitigation fee annually, no later than July 30 of each year.
F. The grease disposal mitigation fee may be waived or reduced on a no less than annual basis when the food facility owner or operator demonstrates to the satisfaction of the City Manager that it has fully implemented BMPs on a regular basis to reduce the introduction of FOG into the City’s sewer system to the extent such discharges from the food facility meet the water quality requirements of the sewer system and the sewer WDRs.
G. The grease disposal mitigation fee may not be waived or reduced when the food facility’s private sewer lateral pipeline has failed and resulted in a wastewater backup, a SSO or some other blockage of or interference with the sewer system within or adjacent to the food facility during the twelve (12) months prior to the waiver request. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.546 PAYMENT OF CHARGES.
A. Except as otherwise provided, all fees, charges and penalties established by this chapter are due and payable upon receipt of notice thereof. All such amounts are delinquent if unpaid forty-five (45) days after date of invoice.
B. Any charge that becomes delinquent shall have added to it a penalty in accordance with the following:
1. Forty-six (46) days after date of invoice, a basic penalty of ten percent (10%) of the base invoice amount, not to exceed a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000); and
2. A penalty of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month of the base invoice amount and basic penalty shall accrue from and after the forty- sixth (46) day after date of invoice.
C. Any invoice outstanding and unpaid after ninety (90) days shall be cause for immediate initiation of permit revocation proceedings or immediate suspension of the FOG wastewater discharge permit.
D. Penalties charged under this section shall not accrue to those invoices successfully appealed, provided the city receives written notification of the appeal prior to the payment due date.
E. Payment of disputed charges is still required by the due date during the city review of any appeal submitted by a permittee or other person.
F. Collection of delinquent accounts shall be in accordance with the city’s policy resolution establishing procedures for collection of delinquent obligations owed to the city, as amended from time to time by the City Council. Any such action for collection may include an application for an injunction to prevent repeated and recurring violations of this chapter. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.550 SEWER SYSTEM OVERFLOWS AND INTERFERENCES, PUBLIC NUISANCE, ABATEMENT ORDERS AND CLEANUP COSTS.
A. Notwithstanding any waiver of any grease interceptor or other grease control device requirements under this chapter or any waiver or variance, a food facility determined by the City Manager to have contributed to a sewer blockage, SSOs or any sewer system interferences resulting from the discharge of wastewater or waste containing FOG, shall be ordered by the City Manager to install and maintain a grease interceptor, and may be subject to a plan to abate the nuisance and prevent any future health hazards created by sewer line failures and blockages, SSOs or any other sewer system interferences.
B. Sewer line failures, blockages, SSOs and other sewer system interferences may cause threat and injury to public health, safety, and welfare of life and property and are hereby declared public nuisances.
C. If the city must act immediately to contain and clean up a SSO caused by blockage of a private or public sewer lateral or serving a food facility, or other sewer system, facility or line failures, blockages, or other sewer system interferences, or at the request of the property owner or operator of the food facility, or because of the failure of the property owner or the food facility to abate the condition causing immediate threat of injury to the health, safety, welfare, or property of the public, the city’s costs for such abatement shall be entirely borne by the property owner or the operator of the FSE, and the individual(s) as a responsible officer, operator or owner of the FSE(s), and shall constitute a debt to the city and become due and immediately payable upon the city’s request for reimbursement of such costs. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.551 NOTIFICATION OF SPILL.
A. In the event a permittee or the operator of a food facility is unable to comply with any provision of this chapter or with any condition of a FOG wastewater discharge permit due to a breakdown of equipment, accidents, or human error or if the permittee has reasonable opportunity to know that his, her or its discharge will exceed the discharge provisions of the FOG wastewater discharge permit or this chapter or applicable water quality standards under applicable laws and regulations of a regulatory agency or the sewer WDRs, or may cause a SSO, a sewer blockage or other interference with the sewer system or sewer facilities, the discharger shall immediately notify the city by telephone at the number specified in the permit. If the material discharged to the sewer system has the potential to cause or results in sewer blockages or sewer interference or a SSO, the discharger shall also immediately notify the Orange County Health Department.
B. Confirmation of the discharger’s notification shall be made in writing to the City Manager at the address specified in the permit no later than five (5) working days from the date of the incident. The written notification shall state the date of the incident, the reasons for the discharge or spill, what steps were taken to immediately correct the problem, and what steps are being taken to prevent the problem from recurring.
C. Notification by a permittee of a spill shall not relieve the permittee or any other person or entity of any expense, loss, damage or other liability which may be incurred as a result of damage or loss to the city or any other public agency or regulatory agency or any other damage or loss to person or property; nor shall such notification relieve the permittee of any fees or other liability which may be imposed by this chapter or other applicable law. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.560 INSPECTION AND SAMPLING CONDITIONS.
A. The City Manager may inspect or order the inspection and sampling of the wastewater discharges of any food facility to ascertain whether the provisions and intent of this chapter and sewer WDRs are being met and the permittee is complying with all requirements of this chapter and any FOG wastewater discharge permit and all applicable laws.
B. The permittee shall allow the city access to the food facility premises, during normal business hours, for purposes of inspecting the food facility’s grease control devices or interceptor, reviewing the manifests, receipts and invoices relating to the cleaning, maintenance and inspection of the grease control devices or interceptor. Where a food facility has security measures in force, the permittee shall make necessary arrangements so that representatives of the city shall be permitted to enter without delay for the purpose of performing their specific responsibilities.
C. The City Manager shall have the right to place or order the placement on the food facility’s property or other locations as determined by the City Manager, such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling or metering operations.
D. For the City Manager to determine the wastewater characteristics of the discharger for purposes of determining the annual use charge and for compliance with permit requirements, the permittee shall make available for inspection and copying by the city all notices, monitoring reports, waste manifests, and records including, but not limited to, those related to wastewater generation, and wastewater disposal without restriction but subject to the confidentiality provision set forth in this chapter. All such records shall be kept by the permittee for a minimum of two (2) years. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.561 RIGHT OF ENTRY.
Permittees, owners or operators of food facilities, and other persons or occupants of premises where wastewater or FOG is created or discharged shall allow the City Manager, or city representatives, reasonable access to all parts of the wastewater generating and disposal facilities for the purposes of inspection and sampling during all times the discharger’s facility is open, operating, or any other reasonable time. No person shall interfere with, delay, resist or refuse entrance to city representatives attempting to inspect any facility involved directly or indirectly with a discharge of wastewater to the city’s sewer system.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10) Penalty, see §§ 13.00.610 and 13.00.620 § 13.00.570 VIOLATIONS.
A. The owner and operator of a food facility shall be in violation of this chapter if such owner or operator or permittee:
1. Discharges wastewater in any manner in violation of this chapter or of any order issued by the City Manager, as authorized by this chapter;
2. Fails to obtain a discharge permit, as required and within the period of time specified by this chapter;
3. Fails to install an approved grease control device as required by this chapter;
4. Makes any false statement, representation, record, report, plan or other document that is filed with the county;
5. Tampers with or knowingly renders inoperable any grease control device required under this chapter;
6. Fails to clean, maintain or remove grease from a grease control device within the required time for such cleaning, maintenance or grease removal;
7. Fails to keep up-to-date and accurate records of all cleaning, maintenance, and grease removal for the food facility’s grease control device and upon request fails to make those records available to any city code enforcement representative, or their designees, or to any representative of a public agency or a local sanitation agency that has jurisdiction over the sewer system that services the FSE for the purpose of inspecting, monitoring, or reviewing the grease control device manifests, receipts and invoices of all cleaning, maintenance, grease removal of/from the grease control device, and/or to inspect the grease control device;
8. Refuses a county health care or city code enforcement representative, or his or her designee, or the City Manager or a representative of a local sanitary sewer agency that has jurisdiction over the sanitary sewer system that services the food facility, or any authorized inspector, reasonable access to the food facility for the purposes of inspecting, monitoring, or reviewing the grease control device manifests, receipts and invoices of all cleaning, maintenance, grease removal of/from the grease control device, and/or to inspect the grease control device;
9. Disposes of, or knowingly allows or directs FOG to be disposed of, in an unlawful manner;
10. Fails to remove all food grinders located in the food facility at the time he or she renews their business license;
11. Introduces additives into a wastewater system for the purposes of emulsifying fats, oils and grease without the written, specific authorization from the sanitary sewer agency that has jurisdiction of the sanitary sewer system that services the food facility;
12. Fails to pay the grease disposal mitigation fee or other fees, as specified in this chapter when due;
13. Fails to perform any required monitoring, or to submit monitoring reports required by the City Manager;
14. Fails to comply with the provisions of the FOG Control Manual; or
15. Otherwise fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any permit issued by the city under this chapter.
B. Violations under this section shall be subject to the procedures, penalties and remedies set out in Chapter 1.04, as amended from time to time.
C. All costs for the investigations, enforcement actions and ultimate corrections of violations under this section incurred by the city (including but not limited to attorney’s fees), shall be reimbursed by the owner/operator of the food facility. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.571 PUBLIC NUISANCE.
Discharge of waste, FOG or wastewater in any manner in violation of this chapter, the sewer WDRs or any other waste discharge requirements or permit established or issued by the City Manager, as authorized by this chapter, is hereby declared a public nuisance and shall be corrected or abated as directed by the City Manager. Any person creating a public nuisance is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.572 DAMAGES TO FACILITIES OR INTERRUPTION OF NORMAL OPERATIONS.
A. Any person who discharges any waste, FOG or wastewater, including but not limited to those listed under 40 C.F.R. 403.5, which causes or contributes to any sewer blockage, SSOs, obstruction, interference, damage, or any other impairment to the city’s sewer system, or to the operation of those facilities shall be liable for all costs required to clean or repair the facilities together with expenses incurred by the city to resume normal operations.
B. A service charge of twenty-five percent (25%) of city’s costs shall be added to the costs and charges to reimburse the city for miscellaneous overhead, including administrative personnel and record keeping. The total amount shall be payable within forty-five (45) days of invoicing by the city.
C. Any person who discharges waste, FOG or wastewater which causes or contributes to the City violating its sewer WDR, or any other waste discharge requirements or permit established or issued to the city by any regulatory agency, or the city incurring additional expenses or suffering losses or damage to facilities, shall be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by the city, including regulatory fines, penalties, and assessments made by other agencies or a court. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.580 ENFORCEMENT.
A. The City Council finds that in order for the city to comply with the laws, regulations, and rules imposed upon it by regulatory agencies and the sewer WDRs and to ensure that the city’s sewer facilities are protected and are able to operate with the highest degree of efficiency, and to protect the public health and environment, specific enforcement provisions must be adopted to govern the discharges to the city’s sewer system by food facilities.
B. To ensure that all interested parties are afforded due process of law and that violations are resolved as soon as possible, the general policy of the city is that:
1. Any determination relating to a notice of violation and compliance schedule agreement (CSA) will be made by the City Manager, with a right of appeal by the permittee to the City Council pursuant to the procedures set forth in § 13.00.586;
2. A permittee or applicant for a permit may request the City Council of the city to hear an appeal of the City Manager’s decision pursuant to § 13.00.586. Such request may be granted or denied by the City Council; and
3. Any permit suspension or revocation recommended by the City Manager will be heard and a recommendation made to the City Manager or other person designated by the City Manager with a right of appeal of the City Manager’s order by the permittee to the City Council pursuant to the provisions of § 13.00.586.
C. The city, at its discretion, may utilize any one, combination, or all enforcement remedies provided in this chapter, the City Code, and as otherwise provided by law, in response to any discharge permit or chapter violations. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.581 COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE AGREEMENT.
A. Upon determination by the City Manager that a permittee or other owner or operator of a food facility or owner of a property or a discharger is not in compliance with the terms and conditions specified in its FOG wastewater discharge permit or any provision of this chapter, or needs to construct and/or acquire and install a grease control device or grease interceptor, the City Manager may require the permittee, owner or operator to enter into a compliance schedule agreement (CSA).
B. The issuance of a CSA may contain terms and conditions as determined appropriate by the City Manager, including but not limited to requirements for installation of a grease control device, grease interceptor and facilities, submittal of drawings or reports, audit of waste hauling records, best management and waste minimization practices, payment of fees, or other provisions to ensure compliance with this chapter.
C. The City Manager shall not enter into a CSA until such time as all amounts owed to the city, including permit and other user or discharge fees, noncompliance sampling fees, or other amounts due under this chapter are paid in full, or an agreement for deferred payment secured by collateral or a third party, is approved by the City Manager.
D. If compliance is not achieved in accordance with the terms and conditions of a CSA during its term, the City Manager may issue an order suspending or revoking the discharge permit pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.582 FOG WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT SUSPENSION.
A. The City Manager may suspend any FOG wastewater discharge permit when it is determined by the City Manager that a permittee:
1. Has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a CSA, its FOG wastewater discharge permit or other order or directive by the City Manager under this chapter;
2. Knowingly provided a false statement, representation, record, report, or other document to the City Manager, the city or other regulatory agency;
3. Refused to provide records, reports, plans, or other documents required by the City Manager, the city or other regulatory agency to determine compliance with permit terms or conditions, discharge compliance, or compliance with this chapter or other applicable laws or regulations;
4. Falsified, tampered with, or knowingly rendered inaccurate any monitoring device or sample collection method;
5. Refused reasonable access to the permittee’s premises for the purpose of inspection and monitoring or as otherwise provided for in this chapter;
6. Failed to make timely payment of all amounts owed to the city for user charges, permit fees, or any other fees imposed pursuant to this chapter;
7. Causes interference, sewer blockages, or SSOs with or to the city’s sewer system facilities or collection, treatment, or disposal system;
8. Violated grease control device maintenance requirements, or any condition or limit of its permit or any provision of this chapter;
9. Failed to comply with the provisions of the FOG Control Manual; or
10. Otherwise fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any permit issued by the city under this chapter.
B. When the City Manager has reason to believe that grounds exist for suspension of a FOG wastewater discharge permit, he or she shall give written notice thereof by certified mail or overnight mail delivery to the permittee setting forth a statement of the facts and grounds deemed to exist.
C. Effect.
1. Upon an order of suspension by the City Manager, the permittee shall immediately cease and desist its discharge and shall have no right to discharge any wastewater containing FOG directly or indirectly to the city’s sewer system for the duration of the suspension. All costs for physically terminating and reinstating service shall be paid by the permittee.
2. Any owner or responsible management employee of the permittee shall be bound by the order of suspension. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.583 FOG WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT REVOCATION.
A. Revocation. The City Manager may revoke any FOG wastewater discharge permit when it is determined by the City Manager that a permittee has failed to comply with this chapter.
B. Effect.
1. Upon an order of revocation FOG wastewater discharge permit by the City Manager becoming final, the permittee shall permanently lose all rights to discharge any wastewater containing FOG directly or indirectly to the city’s sewer system.
All costs for physical termination shall be paid by the permittee.
2. Any owner or responsible management employee of the permittee shall be bound by the order of revocation.
3. Any future application for a FOG wastewater discharge permit at any location within the city by any person associated with an order of revocation will be considered by the city after fully reviewing the records of the revoked permit, which records may be the basis for denial of a new permit.
4. An order of FOG wastewater discharge permit revocation issued by the City Manager shall be final in all respects on the sixteenth day after it is mailed to the permittee.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.584 TERMINATION OF SERVICE.
A. The city, by order of the City Manager, may physically terminate sewer service and water service to any food facility, as follows:
1. On a term of any order of suspension or revocation of a FOG wastewater discharge permit; or
2. Upon the failure of a person not holding a valid FOG wastewater discharge permit to immediately cease the discharge, whether direct or indirect, to the city’s sewer facilities after the notice and process as provided herein.
B. All costs for physical termination as well as all costs for reinstating service, shall be paid by the owner or operator of the food facility or permittee.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.585 EMERGENCY SUSPENSION ORDER.
The city may, by order of the City Manager, suspend sewer service and/ or water service when the City Manager determines that such suspension is necessary in order to stop an actual or impending discharge which presents or may present an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health and welfare of persons, or to the environment, or may cause SSOs, sewer blockages, interference to the city’s sewer facilities, or may cause the city to violate any state or federal law or regulation or the sewer WDRs. Any discharger notified of and subject to an emergency suspension order shall immediately cease and desist the discharge of all wastewater containing FOG to the sewer system. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.586 APPEALS.
Any decision of the City Manager, other than a decision pursuant to § 13.00.585, may be appealed by any owner or operator of a food facility affected by the decision, to the City Council. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
ARTICLE VI. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND PENALTIES
§ 13.00.600 LEGAL AUTHORITY AND ENFORCEMENT.
The City Manager is hereby charged with the legal authority and duty of enforcing all provision in this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to any discharge and any building, structure or property temporarily or permanently connected to the city sewer system, whether the same is owned, operated or controlled by a private party or by a public agency, other than the city, or quasi-public agency, corporation or association.
A. The city shall have legal authority to obtain remedies for noncompliance by industrial users with any pretreatment standard and requirement, including the authority to seek injunctive relief. The city shall have authority and procedures (after informal notice to the discharger) to immediately and effectively halt or prevent any discharge of pollutants that may constitute an imminent endangerment to the health or welfare of persons or to the environment, or cause interference with the operation of any treatment plant.
B. In addition to such other penalties as may be prescribed for a violation of these rules and regulations, whenever the City Manager finds that a discharge of waste has been taking place in violation of any prohibitions or limitations prescribed herein or pretreatment standards promulgated in accordance herewith, he or she may require the user to submit for his or her approval best management practice plans (BMPs) wherever necessary to implement a pretreatment program (e.g. plans ensuring industrial users conduct necessary routine maintenance, cleaning operations, chemical storage practices, segregation of wastes for reclamation, reduction of contaminated runoff, and the like). Any failure to comply with such BMPs shall likewise be deemed a violation of this article.
C. In addition to criminal penalties and administrative penalties authorized by this code, all users of the city’s system and facilities are subject to enforcement actions administratively or judicially by the city, U.S. EPA, Santa Ana RWQCB, or the County of Orange and other regulatory agencies. These actions may be taken pursuant to the authority and provisions of several laws, including but not limited to:
1. Federal Water Pollution Control Act, commonly known as the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq.);
2. California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Cal. Water Code §§ 13000 et seq.);
3. California Hazardous Waste Control Law (Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 25100 to 25250);
4. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 6901 et seq.); and
5. Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 54739 and 54740.
D. In the event the city is subject to the payment of fines or penalties pursuant to the legal authority and actions of other regulatory agencies or enforcement agencies based on a violation of law or regulation or its permits or the sewer WDRs, and said violation can be established by the city, as caused by the discharge of any user of the city’s sewer system which is in violation of any provision of this chapter or the user’s FOG wastewater discharge permit, the city shall be entitled to recover from the user all costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, the full amount of the fines or penalties to which it has been subjected.
E. Pursuant to the authority of Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 54739 and 54740, any person who violates any provision of this chapter; any permit condition, prohibition or effluent limit; or any suspension or revocation order shall be liable civilly for a sum not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation for each day in which such violation occurs. Pursuant to the authority of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq., any person who violates any provision of this chapter, or any permit condition, prohibition, or effluent limit shall be liable civilly for a sum not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation for each day in which such violation occurs. The City Attorney, upon request of the City Manager, shall petition the Superior Court to impose, assess, and recover such penalties, or such other penalties as the city may impose, assess, and recover pursuant to federal and/or state legislative authorization.
F. Administrative civil penalties. Pursuant to the authority of Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 54740.5 and 54740.6, the city may issue an administrative complaint to any person who violates:
1. Any provision of this chapter;
2. Any condition of a FOG wastewater discharge permit, a CSA, a prohibition, or effluent limit, or any provision of the sewer WDRs; or
3. Any suspension or revocation order.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.610 CIVIL PENALTIES.
A. In addition to criminal penalties and administrative penalties authorized by this code, all users of the city’s system and facilities are subject to enforcement actions administratively or judicially by the city, U.S. EPA, Santa Ana RWQCB, or the County of Orange and other regulatory agencies. These actions may be taken pursuant to the authority and provisions of several laws, including but not limited to:
1. Federal Water Pollution Control Act, commonly known as the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq.);
2. California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Cal. Water Code §§ 13000 et seq.);
3. California Hazardous Waste Control Law (Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 25100 to 25250);
4. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 6901 et seq.); and
5. Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 54739 and 54740.
B. In the event the city is subject to the payment of fines or penalties pursuant to the legal authority and actions of other regulatory agencies or enforcement agencies based on a violation of law or regulation or its permits or the sewer WDRs, and said violation can be established by the city, as caused by the discharge of any user of the city’s sewer system which is in violation of any provision of this chapter or the user’s FOG wastewater discharge permit, the city shall be entitled to recover from the user all costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, the full amount of the fines or penalties to which it has been subjected.
C. Pursuant to the authority of Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 54739 and 54740, any person who violates any provision of this chapter; any permit condition, prohibition or effluent limit; or any suspension or revocation order shall be liable civilly for a sum not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation for each day in which such violation occurs. Pursuant to the authority of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq., any person who violates any provision of this chapter, or any permit condition, prohibition, or effluent limit shall be liable civilly for a sum not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation for each day in which such violation occurs. The City Attorney, upon request of the City Manager, shall petition the Superior Court to impose, assess, and recover such penalties, or such other penalties as the city may impose, assess, and recover pursuant to federal and/or state legislative authorization.
D. Administrative civil penalties. Pursuant to the authority of Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 54740.5 and 54740.6, the city may issue an administrative complaint to any person who violates:
1. Any provision of this chapter;
2. Any condition of a FOG wastewater discharge permit, a CSA, a prohibition, or effluent limit, or any provision of the sewer WDRs; or
3. Any suspension or revocation order.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.620 CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or of a FOG wastewater discharge permit or CSA is guilty of a misdemeanor, which upon conviction is punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both. Each violation and each day in which a violation occurs may constitute a new and separate violation of this chapter and shall be subject to the penalties contained herein. (Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.630 JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Pursuant to Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 1094.6, the city hereby enacts this section to limit to ninety (90) days following final decisions in adjudicatory administrative hearings the time within which an action can be brought to review such decisions by means of administrative mandamus. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code § 54740.6, judicial review of a final order of the City Council or the City Manager imposing administrative civil penalties pursuant to this chapter may be made only if the petition for writ of mandate is filed not later than the thirtieth day following the day on which such order becomes final.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
§ 13.00.640 SEVERABILITY AND GENERAL APPLICATION.
A. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or its application to any circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this chapter and/or the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
B. General application. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all properties within the city and unincorporated areas that are served by the Brea sewer system, including those properties otherwise being exempt from payment of taxes or assessments by provisions of the State Constitution or statute, including properties owned by public agencies or tax exempt organizations.
(Ord. 1137, passed 4-20-10)
CHAPTER 13.04: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
Section
13.04.010 Definitions
13.04.020 Public hearing by Council
13.04.030 Report by City Engineer
13.04.040 Council may designate underground utility districts by resolution
13.04.050 Unlawful acts
13.04.060 Exceptions
13.04.070 Notice to property owners and utility companies
13.04.080 Responsibility of utility companies
13.04.090 Responsibility of property owners
13.04.100 Responsibility of city
13.04.110 Extension of time
§ 13.04.010 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMISSION. The Public Utilities Commission of the state.
PERSON. Individuals, firms, corporations, partnerships, and their agents and employees.
POLES, OVERHEAD WIRES and ASSOCIATED OVERHEAD STRUCTURES. Poles, towers, supports, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, crossarms, braces, transformers, insulators, cutouts, switches, communication circuits, appliances, attachments and appurtenances located above ground within a district and used or useful in supplying electric, communication or similar or associated service.
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT or DISTRICT. That area in the city within which poles, overhead wires, and associated overhead structures are prohibited as such area is described in a resolution adopted pursuant to the provisions of § 13.04.040.
UTILITY. All persons or entities supplying electric, communication or similar or associated service by means of electrical materials or devices.
('61 Code, § 23B.1) (Ord. 424, passed - - )
§ 13.04.020 PUBLIC HEARING BY COUNCIL.
The Council may from time to time call public hearings to ascertain whether the public necessity, health, safety or welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures within designated areas of the city and the underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communication, or similar or associated service.
The City Clerk shall notify all affected property owners as shown on the last equalized assessment roll and utilities concerned by mail of the time and place of such hearings at least ten (10) days prior to the date thereof. Each such hearing shall be open to the public and may be continued from time to time. At each such hearing all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard. The decision of the Council shall be final and conclusive. ('61 Code, § 23B.2) (Ord. 424, passed - - )
§ 13.04.030 REPORT BY CITY ENGINEER.
Prior to holding such public hearing, the City Engineer shall consult with all affected utilities and shall prepare a report for submission at such hearing containing among other information, the extent of such utilities participation and estimates of the total costs to the city and affected property owners. Such report shall also contain all estimates of the time required to complete such underground installation and removal of overhead facilities. ('61 Code, § 23B.3) (Ord. 424, passed - - )
§ 13.04.040 COUNCIL MAY DESIGNATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS BY RESOLUTION.
If, after any such public hearing the Council finds that the public necessity, health, safety or welfare requires such removal and such underground installation within a designated area, the Council shall, by resolution declare such designated area an underground utility district and order such removal and underground installation. Such resolution shall include a description of the area comprising such district and shall fix the time within which such removal and underground installation shall be accomplished and within which affected property owners must be ready to receive underground service. A reasonable time shall be allowed for such removal and underground installation, having due regard for the availability of labor, materials and equipment necessary for such removal and for the installation of such underground facilities as may be occasioned thereby. ('61 Code, § 23B.4) (Ord. 424, passed - - )
§ 13.04.050 UNLAWFUL ACTS.
Whenever the Council creates an underground utility district and orders the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures therein as provided in § 13.04.040, it shall be unlawful for any person or utility to erect, construct, place, keep, maintain, continue, employ or operate poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures in the district after the date when such overhead facilities are required to be removed by such resolution except as such overhead facilities may be required to furnish service to an owner or occupant of property prior to the performance by such owner or occupant of the underground work necessary for such owner or occupant to continue to receive utility service as provided in § 13.04.090, and for such reasonable time required to remove such facilities after such work has been performed, and except as otherwise provided in this chapter. ('61 Code, § 23B.5) (Ord. 424, passed - - )
§ 13.04.060 EXCEPTIONS.
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, overhead facilities may be installed and maintained for a period not to exceed ten (10) days, without authority of the Council in order to provide emergency service. The Council may grant special permission on such terms as the Council may deem appropriate, in cases of unusual circumstances, without discrimination as to any person or utility, to erect, construct, install, maintain, use or operate poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures.
('61 Code, § 23B.6)
B. In any resolution adopted pursuant to § 13.04.040, the city may authorize any or all of the following exceptions:
1. Any municipal facilities or equipment installed under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
2. Poles, or electroliers used exclusively for street lighting.
3. Overhead wires (exclusive of supporting structures) crossing any portion of a district within which overhead wires have been prohibited, or connecting to buildings on the perimeter of a district, when such wires originate in an area from which poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures are not prohibited.
4. Poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures used for the transmission of electric energy at nominal voltages in excess of 34,500 volts.
5. Overhead wires attached to the exterior surface of a building by means of a bracket or other fixture and extending from one (1) location on the building to another location on the same building or to an adjacent building without crossing any public street.
6. Antennae, associated equipment and supporting structures, used by a utility for furnishing communication services.
7. Equipment appurtenant to underground facilities, such meter cabinets, and concealed ducts.
8. Temporary poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures used or to be used in conjunction with construction projects.
('61 Code, § 23B.7) (Ord. 424, passed - - )
§ 13.04.070 NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND UTILITY COMPANIES.
A. Within ten (10) days after the effective date of a resolution adopted pursuant to § 13.04.040, the City Clerk shall notify all affected utilities and all persons owning real property within the district created by such resolution of the adopting thereof.
Such City Clerk shall further notify such affected property owners of the necessity that, if they or any person occupying such property desire to continue to receive electric, communication, or similar or associated service, they or such occupant shall provide all necessary facility changes on their premises so as to receive such service from the lines supplying utility or utilities at a new location subject to the applicable rules, regulations and tariffs of the respective utility or utilities on file with the Commission.
B. Notification by the City Clerk shall be made by mailing a copy of the resolution adopted pursuant to § 13.04.040, together with a copy of this chapter, to affected property owners as such are shown on the last equalized assessment roll and to the affected utilities.
('61 Code, § 23B.8) (Ord. 424, passed - - )
§ 13.04.080 RESPONSIBILITY OF UTILITY COMPANIES.
If underground construction is necessary to provide utility service within a district created by any resolution adopted pursuant to § 13.04.040, the supplying utility shall furnish that portion of the conduits, conductors and associated equipment required to be furnished by it under its applicable rules, regulations and tariffs on file with the Commission. ('61 Code, § 23B.9) (Ord. 424, passed - - )
§ 13.04.090 RESPONSIBILITY OF PROPERTY OWNERS.
A. Every person owning, operating, leasing, occupying or renting a building or structure within a district shall construct and provide that portion of the service connection on his or her property between the facilities referred to in § 13.04.080 and the termination facility on or within such building or structure being served, all in accordance with the applicable rules, regulations and tariffs of the respective utility or utilities on file with the Commission.
B. In the event any person owning, operating, leasing, occupying or renting such property does not comply with the provisions of paragraph A. of this section within the time provided for in the resolution enacted pursuant to § 13.04.040, the City Engineer shall post written notice on the property being served and thirty (30) days thereafter may authorize the disconnection and removal of any and all overhead service wires and associated facilities supplying utility service to such property.
('61 Code, § 23B.10) (Ord. 424, passed - - )
§ 13.04.100 RESPONSIBILITY OF CITY.
The city shall remove at its own expense all city-owned equipment from all poles required to be removed hereunder in ample time to enable the owner or user of such poles to remove the same within the time specified in the resolution enacted pursuant to § 13.04.040.
('61 Code, § 23B.11) (Ord. 424, passed - - )
§ 13.04.110 EXTENSION OF TIME.
In the event that any act required by this chapter or by a resolution adopted pursuant to § 13.04.040 cannot be performed within the time provided on account of shortage of materials, war, restraint by public authorities, strikes, minor disturbances, civil disobedience, or any other circumstances beyond the control of the actor, then the time within which such act will be accomplished shall be extended for a period equivalent to the time of such limitation. ('61 Code, § 23B.12) (Ord. 424, passed - - )
CHAPTER 13.08: WATER
Section
13.08.010 Management of municipal water system
13.08.020 Fiscal integrity of municipal water system
§ 13.08.010 MANAGEMENT OF MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM.
The municipal water system shall be managed by the city through its officers and employees, subject to such regulations and charges as may from time to time be provided for.
('61 Code, § 24.1) (Ord. 319, passed - - )
§ 13.08.020 FISCAL INTEGRITY OF MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM.
It is the policy of the city that the city's municipal water system shall be operated on such a basis that expenditures for water purchases, maintenance, repair, capital improvements, employee salaries and benefits and all incidental and related expenses therefor ultimately are paid for or recovered by water rates charged to the various users of water serviced by the municipal water system. Those officers and employees charged with the management and operation of the municipal water system shall endeavor to obtain any and all funds available to the municipal water system including, but not limited to, grants from federal and state sources. Nothing contained in this section shall preclude the city from making advances or loans to the municipal water system, or grants, on such terms and conditions as are deemed advisable by the City Council, from any funds of the city lawfully available for the making of such loans, advances and/or grants. ('61 Code, § 24.2) (Ord. 759, passed - - )
CHAPTER 13.12: WELL CONSTRUCTION
AND ABANDONMENT
Section
13.12.010 Purpose of chapter
13.12.020 Definitions
13.12.030 Permit
13.12.040 Notification of completion of work; final inspection
13.12.050 Notification of cancellation or denial of permit
13.12.060 Public nuisance abatement
13.12.070 Hearings; actions taken by Council
13.12.080 Abatement costs
13.12.090 Standards
§ 13.12.010 PURPOSE OF CHAPTER.
It is the purpose of this chapter to control the construction and reconstruction of wells to the end that the ground water of the city will not be impaired in quality and that water obtained from such wells will be suitable for the purpose for which used and will not jeopardize the health, safety or welfare of the people of this city; and to provide for the destruction of abandoned wells or wells found to be public nuisances to the end that such wells will not impair the quality of groundwater or otherwise jeopardize the health, safety or welfare of the people of this city. ('61 Code, § 24A.1) (Ord. 506, passed - - )
§ 13.12.020 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED, ABANDONMENT. A well which has not been used for a period of one (1) year, unless the owner declares in writing, to the City Engineer, his or her intention to use the well again for supplying water or other associated purposes, such as an observation well or injection well, and receives approval of such declaration from the City Engineer. All such declarations shall be renewed annually and at such time be resubmitted to the City Engineer for approval. Test holes and exploratory holes shall be considered abandoned twenty-four (24) hours after construction work has been completed, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
AGRICULTURAL WELL. A water well used to supply water for irrigation or other agricultural purposes, including socalled stock wells.
CATHODIC PROTECTION WELL. Any artificial excavation in excess of 50 feet constructed by any method for the purpose of installing equipment or facilities for the protection, electrically, of metallic equipment in contact with the ground, commonly referred to as a cathodic protection well or a deep anode.
CITY ENGINEER. The City Engineer of the city of Brea or his or her designee.
COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLY WELL. A water well used to supply water for domestic purposes in systems subject to Cal. Health & Safety Code, Chapter 7 of Part 1 of Division 5.
CONSTRUCT, RECONSTRUCT. To dig, drive, bore, drill or deepen a well, or to reperforate, remove, replace or extend a well casing.
DESTRUCTION. The proper filling and sealing of a well that is no longer useful so as to assure that the ground water is protected, and to eliminate a potential physical hazard.
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING WELL. Any artificial excavation in excess of 50 feet constructed by any method for the purpose of establishing an electrical ground.
INDIVIDUAL DOMESTIC WELL. A water well used to supply water for domestic needs of an individual residence or commercial establishment.
INDUSTRIAL WELL. A water well used to supply an industry on an individual basis.
OBSERVATION WELL. A well used for monitoring or sampling the conditions of a water-bearing aquifer, such as water pressure, depth, movement or quality.
PERMIT. A written permit issued by the City Engineer permitting the construction, reconstruction, destruction or abandonment of a well.
PERSON. Any person, firm, corporation or governmental agency.
PUBLIC NUISANCE. When applied to a well, shall mean any well which threatens to impair the quality of ground water or otherwise jeopardize the health or safety of the public.
SALT WATER (HYDRAULIC) BARRIER WELL. A well used for extracting water from or injecting water into the underground as a means of preventing the intrusion of salt water into a fresh water bearing aquifer.
TEST or EXPLANATORY HOLE. An excavation used for determining the nature of underground geological or hydrological collections, whether by seismic investigation, direct observation or any other means.
WELL. Any artificial excavation constructed by any method for the purpose of extracting water from or injecting water into the underground, for providing cathodic protection or electrical grounding of equipment, for making tests or observations of underground conditions or for any other similar purpose. WELLS shall include, but shall not be limited to, community water supply wells, individual domestic wells, industrial wells, agricultural wells, cathodic protection wells, electrical grounding wells, test and exploratory holes, observation wells and salt water (hydraulic) barrier wells, as defined herein, and other wells whose regulation is necessary to fulfill the purpose of this chapter as determined by the City Engineer. WELLS shall not include: oil and gas wells, geothermal wells or other wells constructed under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Conservation, except those wells converted to use as water wells; wells used for the purpose of dewatering excavations during construction, or stabilizing hillsides or earth embankments; or other wells whose regulation is not necessary to fulfill the purpose of this chapter as determined by the City Engineer. ('61 Code, § 24A.2) (Ord. 506, passed - - )
§ 13.12.030 PERMIT.
A. No person shall, within the incorporated area of the city, construct or reconstruct any well unless such construction or reconstruction is carried out pursuant to and in conformance with a written permit issued for that purpose by the City Engineer as provided in this chapter.
B. Nor shall any such person abandon a well unless it has been destroyed pursuant to and in conformance with a written permit issued by the City Engineer.
C. Nor shall any such person violate the terms of any order issued by the City Engineer, issued pursuant to this chapter. ('61 Code, § 24A.3)
D. Applications for permits shall be made to the City Engineer containing such information as he or she shall require.
E. Each application shall be accompanied by a fee which shall be established by the City Council on the basis of the cost incurred in enforcing the provisions of this chapter. Fifty percent (50%) of the fee shall be returned to the applicant should the permit be denied or if the permit is cancelled within sixty (60) days after issuance and no work has been done. A permit shall remain in effect for one (1) year from date of issuance.
F. Permits may be issued subject to any condition or requirement found by the City Engineer to be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
G. A permit may be cancelled or the conditions amended by the City Engineer if he or she determines that to proceed with the work would result in a public nuisance or the permit holder has violated the terms of the permit or this chapter. ('61 Code, § 24A.4) (Ord. 506, passed - - )
§ 13.12.040 NOTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF WORK; FINAL INSPECTION.
The permittee shall notify the City Engineer in writing upon completion of the work and no work shall be deemed to have been completed until such written notification has been received. A final inspection of the work shall be made by the City Engineer and no permittee shall be deemed to have complied with this chapter or his or her permit until such inspection has been performed.
('61 Code, § 24A.5) (Ord. 506, passed - - )
§ 13.12.050 NOTIFICATION OF CANCELLATION OR DENIAL OF PERMIT.
In the event a permit is denied or cancelled, the applicant or permit holder shall be given written notice by the City Engineer, which notice shall specify the reasons for his or her action and shall notify the applicant or permit holder of his or her right to request a hearing before the City Engineer within ten (10) days. ('61 Code, § 24A.6) (Ord. 506, passed - - )
§ 13.12.060 PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
A. In the event the City Engineer determines that a well constitutes a public nuisance, he or she shall mail a written notice to the landowner and the permit holder, if other than the landowner. A copy of the notice shall be posted on the affected property. The notice shall state the specific facts giving rise to such nuisance, the corrective measures deemed necessary and time, date and place at which a hearing shall be held by the City Council relating thereto, which date shall be not less than ten (10) nor more than thirty (30) days after the date such notice is mailed. ('61 Code, § 24A.7)
B. If the City Engineer finds that immediate action is necessary to prevent impairment of the ground water or a threat to the health or safety of the public, he or she may abate the nuisance without giving notice. Within twenty-four (24) hours after initiating such abatement, the City Engineer shall give notice of a hearing before the City Council in the manner prescribed in paragraph A. above.
('61 Code, § 24A.8) (Ord. 506, passed - - )
§ 13.12.070 HEARINGS; ACTIONS TAKEN BY COUNCIL.
A. At the time fixed for the hearing, the City Council shall hear and consider all relevant testimony and evidence offered by the landowner, and by any other interested person. In the event the Council finds that a public nuisance exists, it shall direct the City Engineer to take any necessary action to protect the ground water or the health and safety of the public, unless the situation is corrected by the landowner on or before a date to be specified by the Council.
B. If the Council finds that a permit was improperly denied or cancelled, it shall order the City Engineer to issue or reinstate such permit.
('61 Code, § 24A.9) (Ord. 506, passed - - )
§ 13.12.080 ABATEMENT COSTS.
The city shall have the right to recover its costs expended in abating a nuisance pursuant to this chapter by way of civil action against the owner and person in possession or control of the well in question, jointly or severally. ('61 Code, § 24A.10) (Ord. 506, passed - - )
§ 13.12.090 STANDARDS.
Standards for the construction, reconstruction, destruction or abandonment of wells shall be the standards recommended in the State Department of Water Resources Bulletin No. 74, Chapter II and Appendices E, F and G, and future amendments thereto. Until such time as standards for cathodic protection wells and electrical grounding wells are recommended by the State Department of Water Resources, such wells shall conform to the “Tentative Deep Anode Standards,” Sheets A-497-S1 and A-497-S-2 revised December 10, 1969, of the Southern California Cathodic Protection Committee. Well standards may be modified by the City Engineer, with the concurrence of the City Council, where required to cope with local geological and ground water conditions.
('61 Code, § 24A.11) (Ord. 506, passed - - )
CHAPTER 13.16: BACKFLOW AND CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROLS
Section
13.16.010 Legislative policy and intent
13.16.020 Definitions
13.16.030 Enforcement
13.16.040 Backflow prevention devices
13.16.050 Operating permit
13.16.060 Right of entry
13.16.070 Appeals
13.16.080 Board of Appeals
13.16.090 Findings by City Council
§ 13.16.010 LEGISLATIVE POLICY AND INTENT.
A. It is the intent of the City Council, in enacting this Chapter 13.16, to enhance the health, safety and welfare of the community and to protect the public water supply of the city from contamination or pollution by isolating within the water customer's internal distribution or private water system contaminants or pollutants which could backflow into the public water system.
B. Further, it is the intent of this Council to promote the elimination or control of existing cross-connections, actual or potential, between in-plant potable water systems and nonpotable water systems, plumbing fixtures and industrial piping systems, and to provide for a continuing program of cross-connection control which will systematically and effectively prevent the contamination or pollution of the city's water system.
C. Nothing contained in this Chapter 13.16 shall be construed to abrogate or supersede any provision or provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as most recently adopted by this Council, and the provisions of said Uniform Plumbing Code shall be considered complementary and an addition to the requirements of this Chapter 13.16. ('61 Code, § 24B.1) (Ord. 835, passed - - )
§ 13.16.020 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AIR-GAP. The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture, or other device and the flood level rim of said vessel. An approved air-gap shall be at least double the diameter of the supply pipe, measured vertically, above the overflow rim of the vessel, and in no case less than one (1") inch.
APPROVED. Accepted by the Director as meeting an applicable specification stated in this chapter, or as suitable for the proposed use.
AUXILIARY WATER SUPPLY. Any water supply on or available to the premises other than the city's public water supply will be considered as an auxiliary water supply. Auxiliary waters may include water from another public or private water supply or any natural source(s) such as a well, spring, river, stream, harbor, and the like, or “used waters” or “industrial fluids.” These waters may be contaminated or polluted or they may be objectionable and constitute an unacceptable water source over which the city does not have sanitary control.
BACKFLOW. The reversal of the normal flow of water caused by either back pressure or back siphonage.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER. An assembly or means designed to prevent backflow.
BACK PRESSURE. The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances under pressure into the distribution pipes of a potable water supply system from any source or sources other than the intended source.
BACKSIPHONAGE. The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances into the distribution pipes of a potable water supply from any source other than its intended source caused by the reduction of pressure in the potable water supply system.
CONTAMINATION. An impairment of the quality of potable water by sewage, industrial fluids or waste liquids, compounds or other materials to a degree which creates an actual or potential hazard to the public health through poisoning or through the spread of disease.
CROSS-CONNECTION. Any physical connection or arrangement of piping or fixtures between two (2) otherwise separate piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the other non potable water or industrial fluids of questionable safety, through which, or because of which, backflow may occur into the city's water system. This includes, but it is not limited to, any temporary connections, such as swing connections, removable sections, four (4) way plug valves, spools, dummy section of pipe, swivel or change-over devices or sliding multiport tube.
CROSS-CONNECTIONS — CONTROLLED. A connection between the city's water system and a nonpotable water system with an approved backflow prevention assembly properly installed and maintained so that it will continuously afford protection commensurate with the degree of hazard.
CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL BY CONTAINMENT. The installation of an approved backflow prevention assembly at the water service connection to any customer's premises where it is physically and economically unfeasible to find and permanently eliminate or control all actual or potential cross-connections within the customer's water system. Alternatively, it shall mean the installation of an approved backflow prevention assembly on the service line leading to and supplying a portion of a customer's water system where there are actual or potential cross-connections which cannot be effectively eliminated or controlled at the point of the cross-connection.
DIRECTOR. The Director of Maintenance Services or his or her designee.
DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY. An assembly of two (2) independently operating approved check valves with tightly closing shut-off valves on each end of the check valves, plus properly located test cocks for the testing of each check valve. The entire assembly shall meet the design and performance specifications as determined by a laboratory and field evaluation program resulting in an approval by a recognized and city approved testing agency for backflow prevention assemblies. To be approved, these assemblies must be readily accessible for in-line testing and maintenance.
HAZARD, DEGREE OF. The term derived from an evaluation of the potential risk to public health and the adverse effect of the hazard upon the potable water system and includes the following:
1. HAZARD - HEALTH. Any condition, device, or practice in the water supply system and its operation which could create, or in the judgment of the Director, may create a danger to the health and well-being of the water customer.
2. HAZARD - PLUMBING. A plumbing type cross- connection into a customer's potable water system that has not been properly protected by an approved air-gap or approved backflow prevention assembly.
3. HAZARD - POLLUTIONAL. An actual or potential threat to the physical properties of the water system or to the potability of the public or the customer's potable water system which may constitute a nuisance or be aesthetically objectionable or could cause damage to the system or its appurtenances, but would not be dangerous to health.
4. HAZARD - SYSTEM. An actual or potential threat of severe damage to the physical properties of the city's water system or the customers potable water system or of pollution or contamination which would have a protracted effect on the quality of the potable water in the system.
INDUSTRIAL FLUIDS SYSTEM. Any system containing a fluid or solution which may be chemically, biologically or otherwise contaminated or polluted in a form or concentration such as would constitute a health, system, pollutional or plumbing hazard if introduced into an approved water supply. This may include, but is not limited to: polluted or contaminated water; all types of process waters and “used waters” originating from the public potable water system which may have deteriorated in sanitary quality; chemicals in fluid form; plating acids and alkalines, circulating cooling waters connected to an open cooling tower and/or cooling towers that are chemically or biologically treated or stabilized with toxic substances; contaminated natural waters such as from wells, springs, streams, rivers, irrigation canals or systems, and the like; oils, gases, glycerine, paraffins, caustic and acid solutions and other liquid and gaseous fluids used in industrial or other purposes or for fire-fighting purposes.
POLLUTION. The presence of any foreign substance (organic, inorganic, or biological) in water which tends to degrade its quality so as to constitute a hazard or impair the usefulness or quality of the water to a degree which does not create an actual hazard to the public health but which does adversely and unreasonably affect such waters for domestic use.
REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE ASSEMBLY. An assembly of two (2) independently acting approved check valves together with a hydraulically operating, mechanically independent differential pressure relief valve located between the check valves and at the same time below the first check valve. The unit shall include properly located test cocks and tightly closing shut-off valves at each end of the assembly. The entire assembly shall meet the design and performance specifications as determined by a laboratory and a field evaluation program resulting in an approval by a recognized and city approved testing agency for backflow prevention assemblies. The assembly shall operate to maintain the pressure in the zone between the two (2) check valves at an acceptable level less than the pressure on the public water supply side of the assembly. At cessation of a normal flow, the pressure between the two (2) check valves shall be less than the pressure on the public water supply side of the device. In case of leakage of either of the check valves, the differential relief valve shall operate to maintain the reduced pressure in the zone between the check valves by discharging to the atmosphere. When the inlet pressure is two (2) pounds per square inch or less, the relief valve shall open to the atmosphere. To be approved, these assemblies must be readily accessible for in-line testing and maintenance and be installed in location where no part of the assembly will be submerged.
WATER - NONPOTABLE. Water which is not safe for human consumption or which is of questionable potability.
WATER - POTABLE. Any water which, according to recognized standards, is safe for human consumption.
WATER - SERVICE CONNECTION. The terminal end of a service connection from the city's potable water system. If a meter is installed at the end of the service connection, then the service connection shall mean the downstream end of the meter. There shall be no unprotected takeoffs from the service line ahead of any meter or any backflow prevention assembly located at the point of delivery to the customer's water system. Service connection shall also include water service connection from a fire hydrant and all other temporary or emergency water service connections from the public potable water system.
WATER SYSTEM. The water system shall be considered as made up of two (2) parts: The utility system and the customer system.
1. The utility system shall consist of the source facilities and the distribution systems and shall include all those facilities of the water system under the complete control of the city, up to the point where the customer system begins.
2. The customer system shall include those parts of the facilities beyond the termination of the utility system which are utilized in conveying domestic water to points of use.
('61 Code, § 24B.2) (Ord. 835, passed - - )
§ 13.16.030 ENFORCEMENT.
The Director of Maintenance Services shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall have the responsibility for making interpretations of this chapter, issuing operating permits, for deciding upon the approval of materials, equipment and devices required to be installed hereunder and establishing approved testing facilities. ('61 Code, § 24B.3) (Ord. 835, passed - - )
§ 13.16.040 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
A. Where required. An approved backflow prevention assembly shall also be installed on each service line to the customer system at or near the property line or immediately inside the building being served, but in all cases before the first branch line leading off the service line, wherever the following conditions exist:
1. In the case of premises having an auxiliary water supply which is not or may not be of safe bacteriological or chemical quality and which has not been accepted as an additional source by the city, the public water system shall be protected against backflow from the premises by installing an approved backflow prevention assembly in the service line appropriate to the degree of hazard.
2. In the case of premises on which any industrial fluids or any other objectionable substance is handled in such a fashion as to create an actual or potential hazard to the public water system, the public system shall be protected against backflow from the premises by installing an approved backflow prevention assembly in the service line appropriate to the degree of hazard. This shall include the handling of process waters and waters originating from the utility system which have been subject to deterioration in quality.
3. In the case of premises having internal cross-connection that cannot be permanently corrected or controlled; or intricate plumbing and piping arrangements or where entry to all portions of the premises is not readily accessible for inspection purposes, making it impracticable or impossible to ascertain whether or not dangerous cross-connections exist, the public water system shall be protected against backflow from the premises by installing an approved backflow prevention assembly in the service line.
4. In the event that the provisions of California Code of Regulations, Title 17 as the same may be amended from time to time or its successor provisions, pertaining to where backflow and cross-connection devices are required, mandate greater or more stringent requirements than as set forth in this § 13.16.040, then such provisions of said Title 17 pertaining thereto shall apply notwithstanding the provisions of this § 13.16.040. ('61 Code, § 24B.4)
B. Type required. The type of protective assembly required for the premises shall depend upon the degree of hazard which exists, as follows:
1. In the case of any premises where there is an auxiliary water supply as stated in paragraph A. above of this section and it is not subject to any of the following rules, the public water system shall be protected by an approved air-gap separation or an approved reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly.
2. In the case of any premises where there is water of a substance that would be objectionable but not hazardous to health, if introduced into the public water system, the public water system shall be protected by an approved double check valve assembly at each service connection.
3. In the case of any premises where there is any material dangerous to health which is handled in such a fashion as to create an actual or potential hazard to the public water system, the public water system shall be protected by an approved air-gap separation or an approved reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly at each service connection.
Examples of premises where these conditions exist, include, but are not limited to, sewage treatment plants, sewage pumping stations, chemical manufacturing plants, hospitals, mortuaries and plating plants.
4. In the case of any premises where there are uncontrolled cross-connections, either actual or potential, the public water system shall be protected by an approved air-gap separation or an approved reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly at each service connection.
5. In the case of any premises where, because of security requirements or other prohibitions or restrictions, it is impossible or impractical to make a complete in-plant cross-connection survey, the public water system shall be protected against backflow from the premises by either an approved air-gap separation or an approved reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly on each service connection to the premises.
6. In the event that the provisions of California Code of Regulations, Title 17, as the same may be amended from time to time or its successor provisions, pertaining to the type of backflow and cross-connection devices required to be installed for a given degree of hazard, mandate a different or more stringent requirement for a given degree of hazard, then such provisions of said Title 17 pertaining thereto shall apply notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph B. ('61 Code, § 24B.5)
C. Approval.
1. Any backflow prevention assembly required herein shall be a model and size approved by the Director. The term “approved backflow prevention assembly” shall mean an assembly that has been manufactured in full conformance with the standards established by the American Water Works Association entitled:
AWWA C506-84 Standards for Reduced Pressure Principle and Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Devices; and that meets laboratory and field performance specifications of the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research of the University of Southern California established by:
Specifications of Backflow Prevention
Assemblies § 10 of the most current
issue of the Manual of Cross-Connection
Control.
2. Said AWWA and FCCC&HR standards and specifications have been adopted by the Director. Final approval shall be evidenced by a “certificate of approval” issued by an approved testing laboratory certifying full compliance with said AWWA standards and FCCC&HR specifications.
3. The Director shall formulate a list of approved testing laboratories. ('61 Code, § 24B.6)
(Ord. 835, passed - - )
§ 13.16.050 OPERATING PERMIT REQUIRED.
A. Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation which is a water customer of the city and whose premises requires the installation and maintenance of a backflow prevention device to obtain water from the city without first obtaining an operating permit issued by the Director and approval the backflow prevention device(s) installed, or to be installed, at the premises and otherwise complying with any and all terms and provisions of this chapter. ('61 Code, § 24B.7)
B. Application. Every person, firm, partnership or corporation required to obtain an operating permit hereunder shall make application to the Director for issuance of such operating permit prior to commencement of any activities requiring the installation of a backflow prevention device. Such application shall be in the form prescribed by the Director and shall include therein the following information:
1. Location of premises.
2. Numbered and location of service connections.
3. Name, model and type of device proposed to be installed and the location thereof.
4. Type of use requiring installation of backflow prevention device; i.e., process water, contaminated water, plating operation, and the like.
5. Plans and specifications as necessary to show the method of operation of the customer's premises.
6. Such other and further information as the Director may require.
7. The application shall be executed by the owner, or authorized representative thereof, under penalty of perjury as to the truth of the facts contained therein.
('61 Code, § 24B.8)
C. Renewal. Any water customer upon whose premises exists a previously approved backflow prevention device shall provide the Director the information required under paragraph A. above, certifying, under penalty of perjury, that the conditions under which the operating permit was initially issued have not changed or, if changed, the changed conditions existing at the premises.
('61 Code, § 24B.9)
D. Inspection. Upon approval by the Director of the type of backflow prevention device to be installed, and the location thereof, the customer shall obtain any and all building, plumbing, mechanical or other permits required by the city code and cause the same to be installed in accordance therewith. Upon installation, and prior to operation of the facility, the backflow prevention device shall be inspected and subjected to such testing as the Director may require to ensure proper operation thereof. Upon successful completion of such inspection and testing, the Director shall issue the operating permit. ('61 Code, § 24B.10)
E. Annual inspection. Every person, firm, partnership or corporation required to install and maintain a backflow prevention device pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall have such device tested and inspected by the Director, at least annually. Failure to allow such inspection and testing, or failure of the device to pass any such test or inspection in accordance with the standards imposed hereby, shall be grounds for cessation of water service to the premises. Except where the Director determines that the public health and safety mandate the immediate disconnection of the premises from the city water supply, the Director shall provide to the water customer a reasonable time, not to exceed ten (10) days, to repair or replace the defective device and cause the same to be tested and inspected, or to permit entry to the premises for inspection and testing.
('61 Code, § 24B.11)
F. Additional inspections. In the event the Director determines, or has reasonable cause to believe, that a backflow prevention device has been disconnected or tampered with, or the device has failed to operate properly, the Director may require an inspection and testing thereof. In addition, the Director may establish a testing and/or inspection program to monitor such devices on a basis consistent with any apparent threat to the public health, safety or welfare. ('61 Code, § 24B.12)
G. Existing devices. All presently installed backflow prevention assemblies which do not meet the requirements of this chapter but were approved devices for the purposes described herein at the time of installation and which have been properly maintained, shall, except for the inspection and maintenance requirements imposed hereby, be excluded from the requirements of these rules so long as the Director is assured that they will satisfactorily protect the utility system. Whenever the existing device is moved from the present location or requires more than minimum maintenance or when the Director finds that the maintenance thereof constitutes a hazard to health, the unit shall be replaced by an approved backflow prevention assembly meeting the requirements of this chapter. ('61 Code, § 24B.13)
H. Fees. In addition to any other fees or charges levied or imposed by the city code for building, plumbing, mechanical or other permits for installation, any person, firm, partnership or corporation required to install and maintain a backflow prevention device shall pay the fee established by resolution of the City Council for the operating permit and inspection and testing of backflow prevention devices required by this chapter. ('61 Code, § 24B.14) (Ord. 835, passed - - )
§ 13.16.060 RIGHT OF ENTRY.
A. The Director shall have the authority to enter any building or premises for the purpose of investigating the existence of suspected or reported damage, defects, disconnection or tampering with an approved backflow prevention device, or to determine whether or not such a device is required on the premises, in order to protect the public water supply and the public health, safety and welfare of the community. In addition, the Director is authorized to enter any building or premises in order to inspect any backflow prevention device for purposes of issuing an operating permit.
B. Except in emergency situations, the Director shall not enter any building or premises without the consent of the owner or occupant thereof, unless he or she possesses a search warrant authorizing entry and search of the premises. No person shall hinder or prevent the Director while in the performance of the duties herein described as emergency situations or while in possession of a search warrant, from entering upon and into any and all premises under his or her jurisdiction, at all reasonable hours, for the purpose of inspecting the same to determine whether or not the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable laws or ordinances pertaining to the protection of persons or property are observed therein. ('61 Code, § 24B.15) (Ord. 835, passed - - )
§ 13.16.070 APPEALS.
A decision of the Director regarding the interpretation or implementation of any provision of this chapter shall be final and shall become effective forthwith upon the service of the decision of the Director, in writing, upon the applicant or water customer. For purposes of this section, service upon the applicant or water customer shall mean either personal delivery or placement in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the applicant or water customer at his or her last known business address; provided, however, that the applicant or water customer may, within ten (10) days after the effective date of the decision of the Director, file an appeal with the City Clerk, in writing, specifying the reason or reasons for the appeal and requesting that the board of appeals review the decision of the Director. ('61 Code, § 24B.16) (Ord. 835, passed - - )
§ 13.16.080 BOARD OF APPEALS.
The City Council shall act as a Board of Appeals in making a final determination of any appeal filed in accordance with this chapter. The City Clerk shall schedule a hearing on the appeal at reasonable times at the convenience of the Board of Appeals, but not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the written appeal. The applicant or water customer may appear in person before the Board or be represented by an attorney and may introduce evidence to support his or her claim. The Director shall transmit to the Board all records, papers, documents and other materials in support of his or her decision and shall provide a copy thereof to the person appealing the decision of the Director. The person appealing the decision of the Director shall cause, at his or her own expense, any tests or research required by the Board to substantiate his or her claim to be performed or otherwise carried out. The Board may continue such appeal hearing from time to time as deemed necessary by the Board. The Board may, by resolution, affirm, reverse, or modify, in whole or in part, any appealed decision, determination or interpretation of the Director. A copy of the resolution adopted by the Board shall be mailed to the appellant and the Board's decision shall be final upon the mailing, by United States mail, postage prepaid, to the appellant's last known address of record and the decision of the Board shall be final upon the mailing of such resolution. ('61 Code, § 24B.17) (Ord. 835, passed - - )
§ 13.16.090 FINDINGS BY CITY COUNCIL.
The City Council hereby finds the failure to install and/or properly maintain any required backflow prevention device in good working order by any person constitutes a public nuisance. ('61 Code, § 24B.18) (Ord. 835, passed - - )
CHAPTER 13.20: WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY RESPONSE
Section
13.20.010 Title
13.20.020 Purpose
13.20.030 Definitions
13.20.040 Applicability
13.20.050 Water shortage determinations
13.20.060 Communications
13.20.070 Permanent water conservation requirements
13.20.080 Correlation between city and state water shortage levels
13.20.090 Water shortage response actions
13.20.100 Hardship waver
13.20.110 Penalty
13.20.120 Compliance monitoring and reporting
13.20.130 Water shortage compliance plan update
13.20.140 Miscellaneous
§ 13.20.010 TITLE.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Water Shortage Contingency Response Ordinance. (Ord. 1123, passed 6-18-09; Am. Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21) § 13.20.020 PURPOSE.
A. This chapter establishes water management requirements necessary to conserve water, enable effective water supply planning, assure reasonable and beneficial use of water, prevent waste of water, prevent unreasonable use of water, and prevent unreasonable method of use of water within the city in order to assure adequate supplies of water to meet the needs of the public and further the public health, safety, and welfare, recognizing that water is a scarce natural resource that requires careful management not only in times of drought, but at all times.
B. This chapter establishes restrictions to be implemented during times of declared water shortages or declared water shortage emergencies.
C. This chapter defines six levels of water shortage, most often triggered due to drought conditions, to provide defined response actions to be implemented during times of declared water shortage or declared water shortage emergency, with increasing restrictions on water use in response to worsening drought or emergency conditions and decreasing supplies.
D. Priority shall be given to response protocols in an adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan in the event of natural and humancaused disasters.
E. This chapter is intended solely to further the conservation of water. It is not intended to implement any provision of federal, state, or local law relating to protection of water quality or control of drainage or runoff. (Ord. 1123, passed 6-18-09; Am. Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21) § 13.20.030 DEFINITIONS.
The following words and phrases whenever used in this chapter have the meaning defined in this section:
BILLING UNIT. The unit of water used to apply water rates for purposes of calculating water charges for a person's water usage and equals seven hundred forty-eight (748) gallons of water.
CITY MANAGER. The City Manager or such official's designee.
COST. The actual cost to the city, including all labor, material, supplies, equipment, and miscellaneous items, together with any applicable indirect and general charges plus general administrative overhead, in accordance with the accounting practices of the city.
CUSTOMER. Water customer or water user.
EFFECTIVE DATE. June 1, 2021.
EXCESSIVE WATER USE PENALTY. The administrative penalty that may be imposed by the city during a Level 3, 4, 5, or 6 water shortage as set forth in this chapter.
FLOW RESTRICTING DEVICE or FLOW RESTRICTOR. A fitting inserted into the service connection to reduce flow capacity.
GROWER. A person engaged in growing plant material or raising animals.
GRAY WATER. Untreated wastewater that meets the then-current requirements of Cal. Health and Safety Code § 17922.12. In general, GRAY WATER includes wastewater from bathtubs, showers, bathroom washbasins, clothes washing machines, and laundry tubs, but does not include wastewater from kitchen sinks or dishwashers.
GUIDELINES. The Guidelines for Implementation of the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 14.00 of this code), which describe procedures, calculations, and requirements for landscape projects subject to such ordinance.
INCIDENTAL RUNOFF. A minimal amount of irrigation water that escapes the area of intended use. INCIDENTAL RUNOFF includes minor windblown overspray, mist extending onto sidewalks within a park, and minimal runoff from watering trees.
IRRIGATION CUSTOMER. A person who, according to city records, receives water service and has a dedicated irrigation meter for outdoor irrigation of landscaping.
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEM. An irrigation system with pipes, hoses, spray heads, or sprinkling devices that are operated by hand or through an automated system.
LANDSCAPE PROJECT. Total area of landscape in a project, as provided in the definition of landscaped area in §
14.00.070.
LARGE LANDSCAPE AREAS. A lawn, landscape, or other vegetated area, or combination thereof, equal to more than one (1) acre of irrigable land.
MWD. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which is the wholesale urban water supplier of imported water to MWDOC.
MWDOC. The Municipal Water District of Orange County, which is the regional wholesale urban water supplier of imported water to Orange County.
NEW CONSTRUCTION. A new building with a landscape or a new landscape such as a park, playground, or greenbelt without an associated building.
POTABLE WATER. Water which is suitable for drinking.
PREMISES. The integral property or area, including improvements thereon, to which water service is provided or for which an application for service is filed.
RECYCLED WATER. The reclamation and reuse of nonpotable water for beneficial use.
REHABILITATED LANDSCAPE. Any relandscaping project that meets the applicability criteria of § 14.00.030(A), where the modified landscape area is greater than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet.
SERVICE CONNECTION. The pipe or tubing, fittings, and valves necessary to conduct water from the distribution main to and through the meter.
SINGLE PASS COOLING SYSTEM. Equipment where water is circulated only once to cool equipment before being disposed.
TURF. A ground cover surface of mowed grass. Annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, Perennial ryegrass, Red fescue, and Tall fescue are cool-season grasses. Bermudagrass, Kikuyugrass, Seashore Paspalum, St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, and Buffalo grass are warm-season grasses.
VALVE. A device used to control the flow of water in an irrigation system.
WATER ALLOCATION. The amount of water a residential or irrigation customer may use in a billing cycle.
WATER CUSTOMER. The person in whose name service is rendered as evidenced by the signature on the application or agreement for that service, or, in the absence of a signed instrument, by the receipt and payment of bills regularly issued in the person's name, regardless of the identity of the actual user of the service.
WATER FEATURE. A design element where open water performs an aesthetic or recreational function. WATER FEATURES include ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains, artificial streams, spas, and swimming pools (where water is artificially supplied). The surface area of WATER FEATURES is included in the high water use hydrozone of the landscaped area. Constructed wetlands used for on-site wastewater treatment, habitat protection, or stormwater best management practices that are not irrigated and used solely for water treatment or storm water retention are not WATER FEATURES and, therefore, are not subject to the water budget calculation.
WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY. A condition existing within the city in which the ordinary water demands and requirements of persons within the city cannot be satisfied without depleting the water supply of the city to the extent that there would be insufficient water for human consumption, sanitation, and fire protection. A WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY includes both an immediate emergency, in which the city is unable to meet current water needs of persons within the city, as well as a threatened water shortage, in which the city determines that its supply cannot meet an increased future demand.
WATER USER. Any user of water including a water customer.
WSCP. Water shortage contingency plan.
(Ord. 1123, passed 6-18-09; Am. Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21) § 13.20.040 APPLICABILITY.
A. The provisions of this chapter apply to any customer, person, and property using potable water provided by the city.
B. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to uses of water necessary to protect public health and safety or for essential government services such as police, fire, and other similar emergency services.
C. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the use of gray water, except where expressly provided.
D. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the use of water by commercial nurseries and commercial growers to sustain plants, trees, shrubs, crops, or other vegetation intended for commercial sale.
E. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the use of water from private wells. (Ord. 1123, passed 6-18-09; Am. Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21) § 13.20.050 WATER SHORTAGE DETERMINATIONS.
A. Under Cal. Water Code § 10632.1, the city is required to submit a water shortage assessment report to the California Department of Water Resources by July 1 of each year.
B. The city will follow the written decision-making process defined in its WSCP to assess water supply reliability on an annual basis.
C. The City Council may declare the existence of Level 1 or 2 water shortage conditions by resolution adopted at a regular or special meeting.
D. The City Council may declare the existence of Level 3, 4, 5, or 6 water shortage emergency conditions by resolution adopted at a regular or special meeting after a public hearing held in accordance with Cal. Water Code §§ 350 et seq.
E. Upon determining that water shortage conditions continue to exist but have improved to the point that it is appropriate to move to a less restrictive level, the City Council shall adopt a resolution declaring the existence of the new water shortage level. Upon determining that water shortage conditions no longer exist, the City Council shall adopt a resolution declaring an end to the water shortage.
F. The public will be informed of water shortage determinations in accordance with § 13.20.060.
G. When the City Council has declared the existence of a water shortage and the City Manager determines that a sudden event has, or threatens to, significantly diminish the reliability or quality of the city's water supply, the City Manager may declare a catastrophic water shortage and impose whatever emergency water allocation or conservation actions deemed necessary, in the City Manager's professional judgment, to protect the reliability and quality of the city's water supply, until the emergency passes or the city takes other action. (Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21)
§ 13.20.060 COMMUNICATIONS.
Upon declaration of a water shortage, the city will inform all relevant stakeholders, such as customers, the public, interested parties, and local, regional, and state governments, of the effective date of the water shortage response actions associated with the relevant stage. Communications shall be made in accordance with the WSCP including:
A. Any current or predicted shortages as determined by the annual water supply and demand assessment.
B. Any shortage response actions triggered or anticipated to be triggered by the annual water supply and demand assessment.
C. Any other relevant communications.
(Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21)
§ 13.20.070 PERMANENT WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS.
The following water conservation requirements are effective at all times and are permanent. Violations of this section will be considered waste and an unreasonable use of water:
A. Washing down sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas, or other paved surfaces is prohibited. This prohibition does not apply to washing that is both (i) required to dispose of dangerous liquids or alleviate safety or sanitary hazards; and (ii) performed by use of a hand-held bucket, pressure washer, or hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off device.
B. Using water to wash a vehicle (including any automobile, truck, van, bus, motorcycle, boat, or trailer) is prohibited.
This prohibition does not apply to washing that is performed by use of a hand-held bucket or hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing device or water shut-off nozzle. Additionally, this prohibition does not apply to any commercial car washing facility.
C. The use of water to clean, fill, or maintain levels in decorative fountains, ponds, lakes, or other similar aesthetic structures is prohibited. This prohibition does not apply if such water is part of a recirculating system. Additionally, this prohibition does not apply to a water feature listed in the National Register of Historic Places, where water use is deemed necessary for the integrity of the feature.
D. The use of water to irrigate outdoor landscapes during or within forty-eight (48) hours after measurable rainfall is prohibited.
E. The irrigation with potable water of ornamental turf on public street medians is prohibited.
F. The irrigation with potable water of landscapes outside of newly constructed homes and buildings in a manner inconsistent with regulations or other requirements established by the California Building Standards Commission and the Department of Housing and Community Development is prohibited.
G. All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user's plumbing, irrigation, or distribution system must be repaired within seventy-two (72) hours of notification by the city unless other arrangements are made with the city.
H. Watering or irrigating of any lawn, landscape, or other vegetated area in a manner that causes or allows more than incidental runoff or water flows or runoff from the property onto an adjoining sidewalk, driveway, street, alley, gutter, or ditch is prohibited.
I. Watering of lawn, landscape, or other turf areas between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on any day is prohibited. Hand-held water cans, buckets, or similar containers reasonably used to convey water for irrigation purposes are not subject to these time restrictions. Additionally, a hand-held hose equipped with a fully functioning, positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle, pressure washer or similar device may be used during the otherwise restricted period. If necessary, and for very short periods of time for the purpose of adjusting or repairing a landscape irrigation system, a person may operate a landscape irrigation system during the otherwise restricted period.
J. Hotels, motels, and other commercial lodging establishments shall provide customers the option of not having towels and linen laundered daily. Commercial lodging establishments shall prominently display notice of this option in each bathroom using plain language.
K. Food preparation establishments such as restaurants or cafes are prohibited from using non-water-conserving dish wash pre-rinse spray valves.
L. No restaurant, hotel, cafe, cafeteria, or other public place where food is sold, served, or offered for sale shall serve drinking water to any customer unless expressly requested.
M. Non-recirculating water systems shall not be installed or operated in commercial car wash and laundry systems.
N. Single pass cooling systems shall not be installed or operated in buildings requesting new water service. (Ord. 1123, passed 6-18-09; Am. Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21) § 13.20.080 CORRELATION BETWEEN CITY AND STATE WATER SHORTAGE LEVELS.
The city water shortage levels are aligned with the six standard water shortage levels specified in Cal. Water Code § 10632 as follows.
Cal. Water Code Defined Water Shortage
Levels Percent Shortage
Shortage Level 1 Up to 10%
Shortage Level 2 Up to 20%
Shortage Level 3 Up to 30%
Shortage Level 4 Up to 40%
Shortage Level 5 Up to 50%
Shortage Level 6 Above 50%
(Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21)
§ 13.20.090 WATER SHORTAGE RESPONSE ACTIONS.
A. The response actions that align with each water shortage level are defined in the city's WSCP and include all of the following:
1. Locally appropriate supply augmentation actions;
2. Locally appropriate demand reduction actions to adequately respond to shortages;
3. Locally appropriate operational changes;
4. Mandatory prohibitions against specific water use practices that are in addition to state-mandated prohibitions and are appropriate to the local conditions;
5. For each action, an estimate of the extent to which the gap between supplies and demand will be reduced by implementation of the action.
B. Each elevated shortage level will include the elements of the previous shortage level(s), including the mandatory restrictions on water waste detailed in the WSCP, and each elevated shortage level is intended to be more restrictive than the previous level(s).
C. As deemed necessary, an allocation of water supply under a water supply emergency condition beyond WSCP defined actions may be implemented when water supply conditions dictate necessity.
D. No person shall violate any provisions of the city's WSCP applicable to a particular water shortage level during a period in which conditions of such water shortage level have been declared to exist. (Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21)
§ 13.20.100 HARDSHIP WAIVER.
A. If, due to unique circumstances, a specific requirement of this chapter would result in undue hardship to a person using water or to property upon which water is used, that is disproportionate to the impacts to water users generally or to similar property of classes of water users, then the person may apply for a hardship waiver.
B. A hardship waiver may be granted or conditionally granted only upon a written finding of the existence of facts demonstrating an undue hardship to a person using water, or to property upon which water is used, that is disproportionate to the impacts to water users generally or to similar property or classes of water use due to specific and unique circumstances of the user or the user's property.
C. Application for a hardship waiver shall be on a form prescribed by the city and accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee in an amount set by City Council resolution. The application shall be accompanied by photographs, maps, drawings, and other information, including a written statement of the applicant.
D. An application for a hardship waiver shall be denied unless the City Manager finds, based on the information provided in the application or such additional information as may be requested, and based on water use information for the property as shown by city records, all of the following:
1. That the hardship waiver does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other residents and businesses;
2. That because of special circumstances applicable to the property or its use, the strict application of this chapter would have a disproportionate impact on the property of use that exceeds the impacts to residents and businesses generally;
3. That the authorizing of the hardship waiver will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent properties, and will not materially affect the ability of the city to effectuate the purpose of this chapter and will not be detrimental to the public interest;
4. That the subject property's condition, situation, or intended use for which the hardship waiver is sought is not common, recurrent, or general in nature.
E. The City Manager shall act upon a complete application no later than ten (10) days after submittal and may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the hardship waiver. The applicant shall be promptly notified in writing of any action taken.
Unless otherwise specified, a hardship waiver will apply to the subject property during the period of the mandatory water shortage condition. The decision of the City Manager will be final. (Ord. 1123, passed 6-18-09; Am. Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21) § 13.20.110 PENALTY.
A. It shall be unlawful for any customer of the city to fail to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter. The penalties set forth in this section shall be additional to those penalties provided in any other section of this code or in state law.
B. The penalties for failure to comply with this chapter shall be as set forth below. The penalty for a second, third, fourth, or subsequent violation within the preceding twelve (12) calendar months shall be applicable regardless of whether prior violations within such period involved the same provision of this chapter.
1. First violation. The city will issue a written warning and deliver a copy of this chapter by mail or posting (i.e., door hanger).
2. Second violation. A second violation within the preceding twelve (12) calendar months is punishable by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
3. Third violation. A third violation within the preceding twelve (12) calendar months is punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred and fifty dollars ($250).
4. Fourth and subsequent violations. A fourth and any subsequent violation is punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500).
C. In addition to any fines, the city may install a water flow restrictor device of approximately one (1) gallon per minute.
D. In addition to any fines, the city may disconnect and/or terminate a customer's water service for a willful violation.
E. A person or entity that violates this chapter is responsible for payment of the city's charges for installing a flow restrictor or disconnecting and/or reconnecting service. A conservation fee equal to the termination and restoration of service charges per the city's Schedule of Fees and Charges as then in effect will be assessed to the customer's water account. All associated fees must be paid in full prior to service restoration. Nonpayment will be subject to the same remedies as nonpayment of basic water rates.
F. 1. Except for violations of this chapter subject to excessive water use penalties, if any person fails or refuses to comply with this chapter, the City Manager shall provide that person with written notice of the violation and an opportunity to correct the noncompliance. The written notice shall:
a. Be posted or presented at the site of the noncompliance; b. State the time, date, and place of violation;
c. State a general description of the violation;
d. State the means to correct the violation;
e. State a date by which correction is required;
f. State the possible consequences of failing to correct the violation.
2. A written notice shall be mailed to the address of the violation, to the party who is billed for the water, or to the owner of the property, as appropriate.
G. A customer may appeal the notice of violation by filing a written notice of appeal with the city no later than the close of business on the day before the date scheduled for enforcement action. Any notice of violation not timely appealed will be final. Upon receipt of a timely appeal, a hearing on the appeal will be scheduled, and the city will mail written notice of the hearing date to the customer at least ten (10) days before the date of the hearing.
H. Pending receipt of a written appeal or pending a hearing pursuant to an appeal, the city may take steps to prevent the unauthorized use of water as appropriate to the nature and extent of the violations and the current declared water shortage level.
(Ord. 1123, passed 6-18-09; Am. Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21) § 13.20.120 COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND REPORTING.
To ensure compliance with state reporting requirements, the city will collect, track, and analyze relevant data per the procedures defined in the WSCP.
(Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21)
§ 13.20.130 WATER SHORTAGE COMPLIANCE PLAN UPDATE.
To ensure water shortage risk tolerance is adequate and appropriate water shortage mitigation strategies are implemented as needed, the city's WSCP will be reviewed and evaluated as defined by the procedures identified in the WSCP. (Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21)
§ 13.20.140 MISCELLANEOUS.
A. The city may limit or withhold the issuance of building permits which require new or expanded water service, except to protect the public health, safety and welfare, or in cases which meet the city's adopted conservation offset requirements.
B. The city may, by written request, require all commercial, residential and industrial customers using twenty-five thousand (25,000) or more billing units per year to submit a water conservation plan and to submit quarterly progress reports on such plan. The conservation plan must include recommendations for increased water savings and separation of uses including increased water recycling based on feasibility, and the reports must include progress to date on implementation of such recommendations.
C. The city may establish a water waste hotline for residents to report violations of this chapter.
D. An allocation of water supply under a water supply emergency condition, beyond WSCP defined actions, may be implemented when water supply conditions dictate necessity.
E. The city may provide water efficiency devices either directly or through supported programs. Such devices shall remain within the city's service area at all times. Devices provided by the city shall be used to conserve water, and shall not be modified in any way or sold.
(Ord. 1123, passed 6-18-09; Am. Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21) CHAPTER 13.24: INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL
Section
13.24.010 Enforcement and administration
13.24.020 Definitions
13.24.030 Notice
13.24.040 Pollution of water prohibited
13.24.050 Permits for disposal of industrial waste
13.24.060 Application for permits
13.24.070 Time within which action on application shall be taken
13.24.080 When to issue permits
13.24.090 Permit does not authorize certain acts
13.24.100 Term of permits
13.24.110 Transfer of permits
13.24.120 Enforcement
13.24.130 Tests and inspections
13.24.140 Cooperation of other departments
13.24.150 Notice of violation
13.24.160 Cessation of activities
13.24.170 Suspension
13.24.180 Revocation
13.24.190 Proceedings for revocation
13.24.200 Request for hearing
13.24.210 How hearings are requested
13.24.220 Notice of hearing
13.24.230 Hearing
13.24.240 Decision of Board of Supervisors
§ 13.24.010 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION.
The county of Orange and all of its officers, employees, and agents hereby are authorized and empowered to enforce and administer the provisions of this chapter within the city. ('61 Code, § 11A.1) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.020 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. The Board of Supervisors of the county of Orange, California.
DIRECTOR. The duly appointed Administrator of the County Environmental Management Agency, or his or her designee.
INDUSTRIAL WASTE. Any and all liquid or solid waste substance from any producing, manufacturing or processing operation of whatever nature. It shall include any such waste placed within containers of whatever nature prior to and for purposes of disposal. It shall also include sewage mixed with industrial waste; however, it shall not include domestic sewage from residences, business buildings and institutions, containing only waste from water closets, wash water, baths and kitchens.
POLLUTION OF UNDERGROUND OR SURFACE WATERS. Any condition resulting from the depositing or discharging of industrial waste which impairs or contributes to the impairment of the usefulness of waters for human or animal consumption or domestic, agricultural, industrial or recreational purposes, or any other useful purposes.
PUBLIC AGENCY. The United States or any department or agency thereof, the state of California and any department or agency thereof including all political subdivisions thereof.
PUBLIC SEWER. The main line sewer, publicly owned or maintained, constructed in a street, highway, alley, place or right-of-way dedicated to public use.
SEWAGE. Any waste, liquid or otherwise associated with human habitation or of human or animal origin and includes sewage effluent and water contaminated with offal, filth or feculent matter.
UNDERGROUND OR SURFACE WATER. Any surface or subterranean stream, watercourse, lake or other body of water, and shall include water wells and any underground or surface storage reservoir, whether natural or artificial. ('61 Code, § 11A.2) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.030 NOTICE.
Unless otherwise expressly provided, any notice under this chapter required to be given by the county or the Director shall be in writing and shall be served by certified mail. Such notice shall be sent to the last address given to the Director. ('61 Code, § 11A.3) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.040 POLLUTION OF WATER PROHIBITED.
No person shall discharge or deposit or cause or suffer to be discharged or deposited, from any source, any industrial waste which will or may cause or result in the pollution of any underground or surface waters. ('61 Code, § 11A.4) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.050 PERMITS FOR DISPOSAL OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE.
No person shall discharge or deposit or cause or suffer to be deposited or discharged any industrial waste into or upon any area in the city, or into any underground or surface waters in the city where such industrial waste is or may be deposited upon or may be carried through or over any area of the city except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, and unless he or she shall have first secured, in the manner hereinafter provided, a permit so to do from the Director; provided, however, a permit shall not be required for the discharge of industrial waste into a public sewer with an ocean outfall. ('61 Code, § 11A.5) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.060 APPLICATION FOR PERMITS.
Applications for permits required hereunder shall be filed with the Director upon printed forms to be prescribed and supplied by the Director. The Director may require any additional information, including plans and specifications, which may be deemed necessary for the proper disposition of the application. ('61 Code, § 11A.6) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.070 TIME WITHIN WHICH ACTION ON APPLICATION SHALL BE TAKEN.
Within thirty (30) days after receipt of all of the information requested of an applicant, the Director shall either grant or deny the permit and immediately shall notify the applicant by certified mail of the action taken. ('61 Code, § 11A.7) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.080 WHEN TO ISSUE PERMITS.
A. The Director shall issue a permit for industrial waste disposal if it is determined that:
1. The material to be discharged or deposited in the manner proposed will not cause or result in the pollution of any underground or surface waters, as herein prohibited, and that;
2. Under existing circumstances and conditions, it is reasonable and necessary to dispose of the waste in the manner proposed.
B. The Director may incorporate in any permit issued pursuant to this chapter such limitations or conditions as may be reasonably necessary to effectuate the purpose of this chapter and may from time to time, review the limitations or conditions which have been incorporated in any permit thereto-fore issued, giving consideration to changed conditions, and may (whenever it is advisable or required in order to maintain the waters of the city and county free from pollution) alter, revise, modify, delete or add further limitations or conditions applicable to any permit theretofore issued. No such alterations, revisions, modifications, deletions, additions, limitations or conditions shall be effective, however, until notice in writing thereof shall have been served upon the permittee in the manner provided by this chapter. ('61 Code, § 11A.8) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.090 PERMIT DOES NOT AUTHORIZE CERTAIN ACTS.
A permit issued under this chapter does not authorize any act or acts forbidden by any law, rule, regulation or order of any public agency or department and such fact shall be so stated on the face of all permits issued. ('61 Code, § 11A.9) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.100 TERM OF PERMITS.
A permit for the disposal of industrial waste shall be valid until suspended or revoked in the manner hereinafter provided. ('61 Code, § 11A.10) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.110 TRANSFER OF PERMITS.
The Director may transfer a permit to the successor in interest of a permittee upon the filing by the successor of a written application therefor, together with such evidence of transfer of title or interest as the Director may require. A permit shall not be transferable from one location to another. The Director shall immediately notify, by certified mail, the person requesting a transfer of a permit of the action taken.
('61 Code, § 11A.11) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.120 ENFORCEMENT.
A. The Director shall enforce this chapter and shall, upon his or her own initiative, or may upon the complaint of a third person, investigate any violation of this chapter, or of any permit issued hereunder. For such purpose, the Director shall have the powers of a peace officer.
B. The failure to comply with a notice of violation issued and served pursuant to this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor of this chapter and each day shall constitute a separate offense punishable as provided by law. ('61 Code, § 11A.12) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.130 TESTS AND INSPECTIONS.
For the purpose of securing compliance with this chapter, the Director shall make periodic tests of samples of industrial waste obtained from the place or places of discharge or deposit, and such other tests deemed necessary for proper administration hereof. For the purpose of making such tests or inspections, the Director shall be permitted at all reasonable hours to enter any premises or place where industrial waste is being or is proposed to be discharged or deposited, or where there may be a violation of this chapter.
('61 Code, § 11A.13) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.140 COOPERATION BY OTHER DEPARTMENTS.
In carrying out the duties of this chapter, the Director may request and receive the aid of any other city or county department.
('61 Code, § 11A.14) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.150 NOTICE OF VIOLATION.
Whenever the Director finds that any person is acting in violation of any provision of this chapter or of any permit issued hereunder, the Director shall serve upon the person causing or suffering such violation to be committed, including the permittee, if a permit has been issued, a notice of violation. The notice shall state the act or acts constituting the violation and shall direct that the violation be corrected within such time to be specified in the notice as the Director may deem reasonable.
('61 Code, § 11A.15) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.160 CESSATION OF ACTIVITIES.
Whenever the Director finds that the continued violation of any provision of this chapter or of the conditions of any permit issued hereunder is so aggravated that the prevention of pollution of underground or surface waters requires the immediate cessation of the activities causing the violation, he or she may so direct in the notice of violation. A person who has been so notified shall immediately cease all such activities and shall not resume them until the Director determines that all of the violations charged in the notice have been corrected.
('61 Code, § 11A.16) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.170 SUSPENSION.
A. The Director may suspend a permit by giving notice thereof to the permittee:
1. When a permittee fails to correct a violation within the time specified in a notice thereof; or
2. When a violation is so aggravated as to require cessation of activities as provided in § 13.24.160.
B. A permit suspended by the Director shall be reinstated when all of the violations charged in a notice thereof have been corrected.
('61 Code, § 11A.17) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.180 REVOCATION.
The Board of Supervisors may, after notice and hearing as hereinafter provided, revoke a permit on any one (1) or more of the following grounds:
A. Fraud or deceit in obtaining a permit.
B. Failure of a permittee to correct a violation within the time prescribed in a notice of violation.
C. Willful violation of any provisions of this chapter of a condition or limitation of a permit, or of any lawful order of the Director.
('61 Code, § 11A.18) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.190 PROCEEDINGS FOR REVOCATION.
Proceedings for the revocation of a permit may be initiated as follows:
A. By the Director after serving upon the permittee a copy of and filing with the County Clerk, a written recommendation of a revocation setting forth the grounds therefor and requesting a hearing thereon before the Board of Supervisors; or B. By the Board of Supervisors, on its own motion or upon the complaint of a third person, by serving or causing to be served upon the permittee and the Director a notice of intention to revoke, setting forth the grounds therefor and designating a time and place for hearing thereon.
('61 Code, § 11A.19) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.200 REQUEST FOR HEARING.
A person who is dissatisfied with any action of the Director may request a hearing before the Board of Supervisors. ('61 Code, § 11A.20) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.210 HOW HEARINGS ARE REQUESTED.
Any person aggrieved by an action of the Director may, within thirty (30) days after receipt of a notice of the action complained of, serve upon the Director a copy of and file with the County Clerk a written request for a hearing before the Board of Supervisors. The request shall set forth in concise language that particular action or actions complained of and the reasons why the person or permittee feels aggrieved thereby. Failure to file a request for hearing within the time prescribed herein shall constitute a waiver of any objection to the action of the Director and his or her action shall be final. ('61 Code, § 11A.21) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.220 NOTICE OF HEARING.
When a request for hearing is filed with the County Clerk, the Board of Supervisors shall set the matter for hearing and give notice of the time and place thereof to the person requesting the hearing, the Director, and any other person or public agency requesting notice thereof. The hearing shall be held not more than thirty (30) days after a written request therefor has been filed with the County Clerk and not less than ten (10) days after the issuance of the notice thereof. ('61 Code, § 11A.22) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.230 HEARING.
At the time and place set for hearing, the person requesting the hearing, the Director, and any interested person or public agency may appear and be heard either in person or by counsel. ('61 Code, § 11A.23) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
§ 13.24.240 DECISION OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
The Board of Supervisors shall, within thirty (30) days after conclusion of the hearing, render its decision. The Board of Supervisors may:
A. Confirm the action of the Director.
B. Direct the Director to issue a permit with or without such conditions or limitations as the Board of Supervisors may deem appropriate.
C. Vacate of modify the suspension of permit.
D. Cancel a notice of violation or modify such notice in such particulars as the Board of Supervisors may deem appropriate.
E. Direct the Director to transfer a permit.
F. Revoke a permit on any of the grounds specified in § 13.24.180.
G. Make such other disposition of the matter heard as may be appropriate and in conformity with this chapter. ('61 Code, § 11A.24) (Ord. 788, passed - - )
CHAPTER 13.28: MUNICIPAL UTILITY SERVICES
Section
13.28.010 Furnishing of services; terms; statutory authority
13.28.020 Service deposit required
13.28.030 Payment for services; delinquency and termination of service § 13.28.010 FURNISHING OF SERVICES; TERMS; STATUTORY AUTHORITY.
A. Pursuant to Article XI, Section 7 of the Constitution of the state of California, as the same may be amended from time to time, or any successor provision or provisions thereto, the City Council finds and declares that the furnishing of water and sewer service and the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse constitute municipal utility services which may be provided to persons or property within the corporate boundaries of the city, or on an extraterritorial basis as otherwise provided by law, directly by the city or pursuant to contract, franchise, permit or otherwise.
B. All such services, whether provided directly by the city or pursuant to contract, franchise, permit or otherwise, shall be charged for as municipal utility services and the same may be charged for on a consolidated basis by the city. § 13.28.020 SERVICE DEPOSIT REQUIRED.
Every person, on making application for municipal utility services, shall make a service deposit in accordance with and in such amounts as may be established by City Council by ordinance, resolution, executive order or in any other lawful fashion. § 13.28.030 PAYMENT FOR SERVICES; DELINQUENCY AND TERMINATION OF SERVICE.
No person shall fail or refuse to pay the municipal service charges provided for in this code or established pursuant to this code. If any person shall fail or refuse to pay the lawful charges, including both delinquent and current charges, for any municipal utility service, or portion thereof, the water service to the premises, regardless of tenancy, shall be shut off.
Termination of water service for failure to or refusal to pay for municipal utility services, or any portion thereof, shall occur in accordance with all requirements of law, including minimum requirements for notice and opportunity to respond.
CHAPTER 13.32: STORM WATER DRAINAGE
Section
13.32.010 Definitions
13.32.020 Prohibition on illicit connections and prohibited discharges
13.32.030 Control of urban runoff
13.32.040 Inspections
13.32.050 Enforcement
13.32.060 Permits
13.32.070 Interagency cooperation
§ 13.32.010 DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section:
AUTHORIZED INSPECTOR or DIRECTOR. The Director of Development Services of the City of Brea and persons designated by and under his or her instruction and supervision, who are assigned to investigate compliance with, detect violations of and/or take actions pursuant to this chapter.
CITY. The City of Brea, Orange County, California or the County of Orange or the Orange County Flood Control District acting on behalf of the city, as the case may be.
CO-PERMITTEE. The County of Orange, the Orange County Flood Control District, and/or any one of the thirty-one (31) municipalities, including the City of Brea, which are responsible for compliance with the terms of the NPDES Permits.
DAMP. The Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan, as the same may be amended from time to time hereafter.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT GUIDANCE. DAMP Chapter VII and the Appendix thereto, entitled best management practices for new development including non-residential construction projects, as the same may be amended from time to time hereafter.
DISCHARGE. Any release, spill, leak, pump, flow, escape, leaching (including subsurface migration or deposition to groundwater), dumping or disposal of any liquid, semi-solid or solid substance.
DISCHARGE EXCEPTION. The group of activities not restricted or prohibited by this chapter, including only:
Discharges composed entirely of storm water; discharges subject to regulation under current EPA or Regional Water Quality Control Board issued NPDES permits, state general permits, or other waivers, permits or approvals granted by an appropriate government agency; discharges from property for which best management practices set forth in the development project guidance are being implemented and followed; discharges to the storm water drainage system from potable water line flushing, fire fighting activities, landscape irrigation systems, diverted stream flows, rising groundwater, and de minimis groundwater infiltration to the storm water drainage system (from leaks in joints or connections or cracks in water drainage pipes or conveyance systems); discharges from potable water sources, passive foundation drains, air conditioning condensation and other building roof runoffs agricultural irrigation water runoffs water from crawl space pumps, passive footing drains, lawn watering, non-commercial vehicle washing; flows from riparian habitats and wetlands; dechlorinated swimming pool discharges; discharges of reclaimed water generated by a lawfully permitted water treatment facility; public street wash waters when related to cleaning and maintenance by, or on behalf of, the city; discharges authorized pursuant to a permit issued under § 13.32.060 hereof; discharges allowable under the domestic sewage exception; discharges for which the discharger has reduced to the extent feasible the amount of pollutants in such discharge; and discharges authorized pursuant to federal or state laws or regulations.
In any action taken to enforce this chapter, the burden shall be on the person who is the subject of such action to establish that a discharge was within the scope of this DISCHARGE EXCEPTION.
DOMESTIC SEWAGE EXCEPTION. Discharges which are exceptions to this chapter and excluded from the definition of prohibited discharge, as defined herein, including only:
Discharges composed entirely of accidental spills of, untreated sanitary wastes (commonly called domestic sewage) and other wastes, but limited solely to wastes that are controlled by and are within publicly owned wastewater treatment system collection facilities immediately prior to the accidental spill.
ENFORCING ATTORNEY. The City Attorney, City Prosecutor or District Attorney acting as counsel to the City of Brea and his/her designee, which counsel is authorized to take enforcement action as described herein.
EPA. The Environmental Protection Agency of the United States.
HEARING OFFICER. The City Manager or his or her designee, who shall preside at the administrative hearings authorized by this chapter and issue final decisions on the matters raised herein.
INVOICE FOR COSTS. The actual costs and expenses of the city, including but not limited to administrative overhead, salaries and other expenses recoverable under state law, incurred during any inspection conducted pursuant to § 13.32.040 of this chapter or where a notice of noncompliance, administrative compliance order or other enforcement option under §
13.32.050 of this chapter is utilized to obtain compliance herewith.
ILLICIT CONNECTION. Any man-made conveyance or drainage system, pipeline, conduit, inlet or outlet through which the discharge of any pollutant to the storm water drainage system occurs or may occur. The term ILLICIT CONNECTION shall not include legal nonconforming connections or connections to the storm water drainage system that are hereinafter authorized by the agency with jurisdiction over the system at the location at which the connection is made.
LEGAL NONCONFORMING CONNECTION. Connections to the storm water drainage system existing as of the adoption of this chapter that were in compliance with all federal, state and local rules, regulations, statutes and administrative requirements in effect at the time the connection was established, including but not limited to any discharge permitted pursuant to the terms and conditions of an individual discharge permit issued pursuant to the Industrial Waste Ordinance, Chapter 13.24 of this Code.
NEW DEVELOPMENT. All public and private residential (whether single family, multi-unit or planned unit development), industrial, commercial, retail, and other non-residential construction projects, or grading for fixture construction, for which either a discretionary land use approval, grading permit, building permit or non-residential plumbing permit is required.
NON-RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING PERMIT. A plumbing permit authorizing the construction and/or installation of facilities for the conveyance of liquids other than storm water, potable water, reclaimed water or domestic sewage.
NPDES PERMITS. The currently applicable municipal discharge permit[s] issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region [and/or the Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region, as appropriate], which permit[s] establishes waste discharge requirements applicable to storm water runoff in the city.
PERSON. Any natural person as well as any corporation, partnership, government entity or subdivision, trust, estate, cooperative association, joint venture, business entity, or other similar entity, or the agent, employee or representative of any of the above.
POLLUTANT. Any liquid, solid or semi-solid substances, or combination thereof, including and not limited to:
1. Artificial materials (such as floatable plastics, wood products or metal shavings);
2. Household waste (such as trash, paper, and plastics; cleaning chemicals; yard wastes; animal fecal materials; used oil and fluids from vehicles, lawn mowers and other common household equipment);
3. Metals and non-metals, including compounds of metals and non-metals, (such as cadmium, lead, zinc, copper, silver, nickel, chromium, cyanide, phosphorus and arsenic), with characteristics which cause an adverse effect on living organisms;
4. Petroleum and related hydrocarbons (such as fuels, lubricants, surfactants, waste oils, solvents, coolants and grease);
5. Animal wastes (such as discharge from confinement facilities, kennels, pens and recreational facilities, including, stables, show facilities, or polo fields);
6. Substances having a pH less than 6.5 or greater than 8.6, or unusual coloration, turbidity or odor;
7. Waste materials and wastewater generated on construction sites and by construction activities (such as painting and staining; use of sealants and glues; use of lime; use of wood preservatives and solvents; disturbance of asbestos fibers, paint flakes or stucco fragments; application of oils, lubricants, hydraulic, radiator or battery fluids; construction equipment washing; concrete pouring and cleanup; use of concrete detergents; steam cleaning or sand blasting; use of chemical degreasing or diluting agents; and use of super chlorinated water for potable water line flushing);
8. Materials causing an increase in biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand or total organic carbon;
9. Materials which contain base/neutral or acid extractible organic compounds;
10. Those pollutants defined in § 1362(6) of the Federal Clean Water Act; and
11. Any other constituent or material, including but not limited to pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, fecal coliform, fecal streptococcus or enterococcus, or eroded soils, sediment and particulate materials, in quantities that will interfere with or adversely affect the beneficial uses of the receiving waters, flora or fauna of the state.
PROHIBITED DISCHARGE. Any discharge which contains any pollutant, from public or private property to (1) the storm water drainage system; (2) any upstream flow, which is tributary to the storm water drainage system; (3) any groundwater, river, stream, creek, wash or dry weather arroyo, wetlands area, marsh, coastal slough, or (4) any coastal harbor, bay, or the Pacific Ocean. The term PROHIBITED DISCHARGE shall not include discharges allowable under the discharge exception.
SIGNIFICANT REDEVELOPMENT. The rehabilitation or reconstruction of public or private residential (whether single family, multi-unit or planned unit development), industrial, commercial, retail, or other non-residential structures, for which either a discretionary land use approval, grading permit, building permit or non-residential plumbing permit is required.
STATE GENERAL PERMIT. Either the state general industrial storm water permit or the state general construction permit and the terms and requirements of either or both. In the event the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency revokes the in-lieu permitting authority of the State Water Resources Control Board, then the term STATE GENERAL PERMIT shall also refer to any EPA administered storm water control program for industrial and construction activities.
STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM. Street gutter, channel, storm drain, constructed drain, lined diversion structure, wash area, inlet, outlet or other facility, which is a part of or tributary to the county-wide storm water runoff system and owned, operated, maintained or controlled by city, and used for the purpose of collecting, storing, transporting, or disposing of storm water.
(Ord. 997, passed 8-19-97)
§ 13.32.020 PROHIBITION ON ILLICIT CONNECTIONS AND PROHIBITED DISCHARGES.
A. No person shall:
1. Construct, maintain, operate and/or utilize any illicit connection.
2. Cause, allow or facilitate any prohibited discharge.
3. Act, cause, permit or suffer any agent, employee, or independent contractor, to construct, maintain, operate or utilize any illicit connection, or cause, allow or facilitate any prohibited discharge.
B. The prohibition against illicit connections shall apply irrespective of whether the illicit connection was established prior to the date of enactment of this chapter; however, legal nonconforming connections shall not become illicit connections until the earlier of the following:
1. For all structural improvements to property installed for the purpose of discharge to the storm water conveyance system, the expiration of five (5) years from the adoption of this chapter.
2. For all nonstructural improvements to property existing for the purpose of discharge to the storm water conveyance system, the expiration of six (6) months following delivery of a notice to the owner or occupant of the property, which states a legal nonconforming connection has been identified. The notice of a legal nonconforming connection shall state the date of expiration of use under this chapter.
C. A civil or administrative violation of § 13.32.020.A. shall occur irrespective of the negligence or intent of the violator to construct, maintain, operate or utilize an illicit connection or to cause, allow or facilitate any prohibited discharge.
D. If an Authorized Inspector reasonably determines that a discharge, which is otherwise within the discharge exception, may adversely affect the beneficial uses of receiving waters, then the Authorized Inspector may give written notice to the owner of the property or facility that the discharge exception shall not apply to the subject discharge following expiration of the thirty (30) day period commencing upon delivery of the notice. Upon expiration of the thirty (30) day period any such discharge shall constitute a violation of § 13.32.020.A.
E. The owner or occupant of property on which a legal nonconforming connection exists may request an administrative hearing, pursuant to the procedures set forth in §§ 13.32.050.A.6 through 10, for an extension of the period allowed for continued use of the connection. A reasonable extension of use may be authorized by the Director of Public Works upon consideration of the following factors:
1. The potential adverse effects of the continued use of the connection upon the beneficial uses of receiving waters;
2. The economic investment of the discharger in the legal nonconforming connection; and
3. The financial effect upon the discharger of a termination of the legal nonconforming connection. (Ord. 997, passed 8-19-97)
§ 13.32.030 CONTROL OF URBAN RUNOFF.
A. New development and significant redevelopment.
1. All new development and significant redevelopment within the city shall be undertaken in accordance with:
a. The DAMP, including but not limited to the development project guidance; and b. Any conditions and requirements established by the planning agency [planning department, engineering department or building department], which are reasonably related to the reduction or elimination of pollutants in storm water runoff from the project site.
2. Prior to the issuance by the city of a grading permit, building permit or non-residential plumbing permit for any new development or significant redevelopment, the planning agency [planning department, engineering department or building department] shall review the project plans and impose terms, conditions and requirements on the project in accordance with § 13.32.030.A.1. If the new development or significant redevelopment will be approved without application for a grading permit, building permit or non-residential plumbing permit, the Director shall review the project plans and impose terms, conditions and requirements on the project in accordance with § 13.32.030.A.1 prior to the issuance of a discretionary land use approval or, at the city's discretion, prior to recordation of a subdivision map.
3. Notwithstanding § 13.32.030.A.1 and .2, compliance with the development project guidance shall not be required for construction of one (1) single family detached residence unless the Director determines that the construction may result in the discharge of significant levels of a pollutant into a tributary to the storm water drainage system.
4. Compliance with the conditions and requirements of the DAMP shall not exempt any person from the requirement to independently comply with each provision of this chapter.
5. If the Director determines that the project will have a de minimis impact on the quality of storm water runoff, then it may issue a written waiver of the requirement for compliance with the provisions of the development project guidance.
6. The owner of a new development or significant redevelopment project, or upon transfer of the property, its successors and assigns, shall implement and adhere to the terms, conditions and requirements imposed pursuant to §
13.32.030.A.1 on a new development or significant redevelopment project.
7. Each failure by the owner of the property or its successors or assigns, to implement and adhere to the terms, conditions and requirements imposed pursuant to § 13.32.030.A.1 on a new development or significant redevelopment project shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
8. The Director may require that the terms, conditions and requirements imposed pursuant to § 13.32.030.A.1 be recorded with the County Recorder's office by the property owner. The signature of the owner of the property or any successive owner shall be sufficient for the recording of these terms, conditions and requirements and a signature on behalf of the city shall not be required for recordation.
B. Cost recovery. The city shall be reimbursed by the project applicant for all costs and expenses incurred by the city in the review of new development or significant development projects for compliance with the DAMP. The Director may require a deposit of estimated costs and expenses, and the actual costs and expenses shall be deducted from the deposit, with the balance, if any, refunded to the project applicant.
C. Litter control. No person shall discard any waste material, including but not limited to rubbish or garbage of any kind (whether generated or accumulated at a residence, business or other location), upon any public or private property, whether occupied, open or vacant, including but not limited to any street, sidewalk, alley, right-of-way, open area or point of entry to the storm water drainage system. Every person occupying or having charge and control of property on which a prohibited disposal of waste materials occurs shall cause the proper collection and disposal of same. (Ord. 997, passed 8-19-97)
§ 13.32.040 INSPECTIONS.
A. Scope of inspections.
1. Right to inspect. Prior to commencing any inspection as hereinbelow authorized, the Authorized Inspector shall obtain either the consent of the owner or occupant of the property or shall obtain an administrative inspection warrant or criminal search warrant.
2. Entry to inspect. The Authorized Inspector may enter property to investigate the source of any discharge to any public street, inlet, gutter, storm drain or the storm water drainage system located within the jurisdiction of the city.
3. Compliance assessments. The Authorized Inspector may inspect property for the purpose of verifying compliance with this chapter, including but not limited to (1) identifying products produced, processes conducted, chemicals used and materials stored on or contained within the property, (2) identifying point(s) of discharge of all wastewater, process water systems and pollutants, (3) investigating the natural slope at the location, including drainage patterns and man-made conveyance systems, (4) establishing the location of all points of discharge from the property, whether by surface runoff or through a storm drain system, (5) locating any illicit connection or the source of prohibited discharge, (6) evaluating compliance with any permit issued pursuant to § 13.32.050 hereof; and (7) investigating the condition of any legal nonconforming connection.
4. Portable equipment. For purposes of verifying compliance with this chapter, the Authorized Inspector may inspect any vehicle, truck, trailer, tank truck or other mobile equipment.
5. Records review. The Authorized Inspector may inspect all records of the owner or occupant of property relating to chemicals or processes presently or previously occurring on-site, including material and/or chemical inventories, facilities maps or schematics and diagrams, material safety data sheets, hazardous waste manifests, business plans, pollution prevention plans, state general permits, storm water pollution prevention plans, monitoring program plans and any other record(s) relating to illicit connections, prohibited discharges, a legal nonconforming connection or any other source of contribution or potential contribution of pollutants to the storm water drainage system.
6. Sample and test. The Authorized Inspector may inspect, sample and test any area runoff, soils area (including groundwater testing), process discharge, materials within any waste storage area (including any container contents), and/or treatment system discharge for the purpose of determining the potential for contribution of pollutants to the storm water drainage system. The Authorized Inspector may investigate the integrity of all storm drain and sanitary sewer systems, any legal nonconforming connection or other pipelines on the property using appropriate tests, including but not limited to smoke and dye tests or video surveys. The Authorized Inspector may take photographs or video tape, make measurements or drawings, and create any other record reasonably necessary to document conditions on the property.
7. Monitoring. The Authorized Inspector may erect and maintain monitoring devices for the purpose of measuring any discharge or potential source of discharge to the storm water drainage system.
8. Test results. The owner or occupant of property subject to inspection shall, on submission of a written request, receive copies of all monitoring and test results conducted by the Authorized Inspector. (Ord. 997, passed 8-19-97)
§ 13.32.050 ENFORCEMENT.
A. Administrative remedies.
1. Notice of noncompliance. The Authorized Inspector may deliver to the owner or occupant of any property, or to any person responsible for an illicit connection or prohibited discharge a notice of noncompliance. The notice of noncompliance shall be delivered in accordance with § 13.32.050.A.5.
a. The notice of noncompliance shall identify the provision(s) of this chapter or the applicable permit which has been violated. The notice of noncompliance shall state that continued noncompliance may result in additional enforcement actions against the owner, occupant and/or person.
b. The notice of noncompliance shall state a compliance date that must be met by the owner, occupant and/or person; provided, however, that the compliance date may not exceed ninety (90) days unless the Authorized Inspector extends the compliance deadline an additional ninety (90) days where good cause exists for the extension.
2. Administrative compliance orders.
a. The Authorized Inspector may issue an administrative compliance order. The administrative compliance order shall be delivered in accordance with § 13.32.050.A.5. The administrative compliance order may be issued to:
(1) The owner or occupant of any property requiring abatement of conditions on the property that cause or may cause a prohibited discharge or an illicit connection in violation of this chapter; (2) The owner of property subject to terms, conditions or requirements imposed on a project in accordance with §
13.32.050.A.1 to ensure adherence to those terms, conditions and requirements. (3) A permittee subject to the requirements of any permit issued pursuant to § 13.32.060 hereof to ensure compliance with the terms, conditions and requirements of the permit. (4) Any person responsible for an illicit connection or prohibited discharge. b. The administrative compliance order may include the following terms and requirements:
(1) Specific steps and time schedules for compliance as reasonably necessary to prevent the imminent threat of a prohibited discharge, including but not limited to a prohibited discharge from any pond, pit, well, surface impoundment, holding or storage area;
(2) Specific steps and time schedules for compliance as reasonably necessary to discontinue any illicit connection; (3) Specific requirements for containment, cleanup, removal, storage, installation of overhead covering, or proper disposal of any pollutant having the potential to contact storm water runoff; (4) Any other terms or requirements reasonably calculated to prevent the imminent threat of or continuing violations of this chapter, including, but not limited to requirements for compliance with best management practices guidance documents promulgated by any federal, State of California or regional agency; (5) Any other terms or requirements reasonably calculated to achieve full compliance with the terms, conditions and requirements of any permit issued pursuant hereto.
3. Cease and desist orders.
a. The Authorized Inspector may issue a cease and desist order. A cease and desist order shall be delivered in accordance with § 13.32.050.A.5. A cease and desist order may direct the owner or occupant of any property and/or other person responsible for a violation of this chapter to:
(1) Immediately discontinue any illicit connection or prohibited discharge to the storm water drainage system; (2) Immediately contain or divert any flow of water off the property, where the flow is occurring in violation of any provision of this chapter;
(3) Immediately discontinue any other violation of this chapter; (4) Clean up the area affected by the violation.
b. The Authorized Inspector may direct by cease and desist order that the owner of any property or any permittee under any permit issued pursuant to § 13.32.060 hereof:
(1) Immediately cease any activity not in compliance with the terms, conditions and requirements of the applicable permit.
4. Recovery of costs. The Authorized Inspector may deliver to the owner or occupant of any property, any permittee or any other person who becomes subject to a notice of noncompliance or administrative order, an invoice for costs. An invoice for costs shall be delivered in accordance with § 13.323.050.A.5. An invoice for costs shall be immediately due and payable to the city for the actual costs incurred by the city in issuing and enforcing any notice or order. a. If any owner or occupant, permittee or any other person subject to an invoice for costs fails to either pay the invoice for costs or appeal successfully the invoice for costs in accordance with § 13.32.050.A.6, then the Enforcing Attorney may institute collection proceedings.
5. Delivery of notice. Any notice of noncompliance, administrative compliance order, cease and desist order or invoice of costs to be delivered pursuant to the requirements of this chapter shall be subject to the following:
a. The notice shall state that the recipient has a right to appeal the matter as set forth in § 13.32.050.A.6 through A.10 hereof.
b. Delivery shall be deemed complete upon (1) personal service to the recipient; (2) deposit in the U.S. mail, postage pre-paid for first class delivery; or (3) facsimile service with confirmation of receipt. c. Where the recipient of notice is the owner of the property, the address for notice shall be the address from the most recently issued equalized assessment roll.
d. Where the owner or occupant of any property cannot be located after the reasonable efforts of the Authorized Inspector, a notice of noncompliance or cease and desist order shall be deemed delivered after posting on the property for a period often (10) business days.
6. Administrative hearing for notices of noncompliance administrative compliance orders, invoices for costs and adverse determinations. Except as set forth in § 13.32.050.A.8, below, any person receiving a notice of noncompliance, administrative compliance order, a notice of legal nonconforming connection, an invoice for costs, or any person who is subject to any adverse determination made pursuant to this chapter, may appeal the matter by requesting an administrative hearing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, these administrative appeal procedures shall not apply to criminal proceedings initiated to enforce this chapter.
7. Request for administrative hearing. Any person appealing a notice of noncompliance, an administrative compliance order, a notice of legal nonconforming connection, an invoice for costs or an adverse determination shall, within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof, file a written request for an administrative hearing, accompanied by an administrative hearing fee as established by separate resolution, with the Office of the City Clerk, with a copy of the request for administrative hearing mailed on the date of filing to the Director. Thereafter, a hearing on the matter shall be held before the Hearing Officer within forty-five (45) business days of the date of filing of the written request unless, in the reasonable discretion of the Hearing Officer and pursuant to a written request by the appealing party, a continuance of the hearing is granted.
8. Administrative hearing for cease and desist orders and emergency abatement actions. An administrative hearing on the issuance of a cease and desist order or following an emergency abatement action shall be held within five (5) business days following the issuance of the order or the action of abatement, unless the hearing (or the time requirement for the hearing) is waived in writing by the party subject to the cease and desist order or the emergency abatement. A request for an administrative hearing shall not be required from the person subject to the cease and desist order or the emergency abatement action.
9. Hearing proceedings. The Authorized Inspector shall appear in support of the notice, order, determination, invoice for costs or emergency abatement action, and the appealing party shall appear in support of withdrawal of the notice, order, determination, invoice for costs, or in opposition to the emergency abatement action. The city shall have the burden of supporting any enforcement or other action by a preponderance of the evidence. Each party shall have the right to present testimony and other documentary evidence as necessary for explanation of the case.
10. Final decision and appeal. The final decision of the Hearing Officer shall issue within ten (10) business days of the conclusion of the hearing and shall be delivered by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to the appealing party. The final decision shall include notice that any legal challenge to the final decision shall be made pursuant to the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.5 and § 1094.6 and shall be commenced within ninety (90) days following issuance of the final decision.
Notwithstanding this subparagraph 10., the final decision of the Hearing Officer in any preceding determining the validity of a cease and desist order or following an emergency abatement action shall be mailed within five (5) business days following the conclusion of the hearing.
11. City abatement. In the event the owner of property, the operator of a facility, a permittee or any other person fails to comply with any provision of a compliance schedule issued to such owner, operator, permittee or person pursuant to this chapter, the Authorized Inspector may request the Enforcing Attorney to obtain an abatement warrant or other appropriate judicial authorization to enter the property, abate the condition and restore the area. Any costs incurred by the city in obtaining and carrying out an abatement warrant or other judicial authorization may be recovered pursuant to §
13.32.050.B.4.
B. Nuisance. Any condition in violation of the prohibitions of this chapter, including but not limited to the maintenance or use of any illicit connection or the occurrence of any prohibited discharge, shall constitute a threat to the public health, safety and welfare, and is declared and deemed a nuisance pursuant to California Government Code § 38771.
1. Court order to enjoin or abatement. At the request of the Director, the Enforcing Attorney may seek a court order to enjoin and/or abate the nuisance.
2. Notice to owner and occupant. Prior to seeking any court order to enjoin or abate a nuisance or threatened nuisance, the Director shall provide notice of the proposed injunction or abatement to the owner and occupant, if any, of the property where the nuisance or threatened nuisance is occurring.
3. Emergency abatement. In the event the nuisance constitutes an imminent danger to public safety or the environment, the Director of Public Works may enter the property from which the nuisance emanates, abate the nuisance and restore any property affected by the nuisance. To the extent reasonably practicable, informal notice shall be provided to the owner or occupant prior to abatement. If necessary to protect the public safety or the environment, abatement may proceed without prior notice to or consent from the owner or occupant thereof and without judicial warrant. a. An imminent danger shall include, but is not limited to, exigent circumstances created by the dispersal of pollutants, where the same presents a significant and immediate threat to the public safety or the environment. b. Notwithstanding the authority of the city to conduct an emergency abatement action, an administrative hearing pursuant to § 13.32.050.A.8 shall follow the abatement action.
4. Reimbursement of costs. All costs incurred by the city in responding to any nuisance, all administrative expenses and all other expenses recoverable under state law, shall be recoverable from the person(s) creating, causing, committing, permitting or maintaining the nuisance.
5. Nuisance lien. All costs shall become a lien against the property from which the nuisance emanated and a personal obligation against the owner thereof in accordance with California Government Code § 38773.1 and § 38773.5. The owner of record of the property subject to any lien shall be given notice of the lien prior to recording as required by California Government Code § 38773.1.
a. At the direction of the Director, the Enforcing Attorney is authorized to collect nuisance abatement costs or enforce a nuisance lien in an action brought for a money judgment or by delivery to the County Assessor of a special assessment against the property in accord with the conditions and requirements of California Government Code § 38773.5. (Ord. 997, passed 8-19-97)
§ 13.32.060 PERMITS.
A. Discharge permit procedure.
1. Permit. On application of the owner of property or the operator of any facility, which property or facility is not otherwise subject to the requirements of a state general permit or a national pollution discharge elimination system permit regulating storm water discharges, the Director may issue a permit authorizing the release of non-storm water discharges to the storm water drainage system if:
a. The discharge of material or constituents is reasonably necessary for the conduct of otherwise legal activities on the property; and
b. The discharge will not cause a nuisance, impair the beneficial uses of receiving waters, or cause any reduction in established water quality standards.
2. Application. The applicant shall provide all information requested by the Director for review and consideration of the application, including but not limited to specific detail as to the activities to be conducted on the property, plans and specifications for facilities located on the property, identification of equipment or processes to be used on-site and other information as may be requested in order to determine the constituents, and quantities thereof, which may be discharged if permission is granted.
3. Permit issuance. The permit shall be granted or denied by the Director, no later than sixty (60) business days following the completion and acceptance of the application as determined by the Director. a. The applicant shall be notified in Person or by first-class mail, postage prepaid, of the action taken.
4. Permit conditions. The permit may include terms, conditions and requirements to ensure compliance with the objectives of this chapter and as necessary to protect the receiving waters, including but not limited to:
a. Identification of the discharge location on the property and the location at which the discharge will enter the storm water drainage system;
b. Identification of the constituents and quantities thereof to be discharged into the storm water drainage system; c. A change to the permit is necessary to ensure compliance with the objectives of this chapter or to protect the quality of receiving waters.
The permittee, or in the case of a general permit, each person who has filed an application pursuant to § 13.32.060.A.5, shall be informed of any change in the permit terms and conditions at least forty-five (45) business days prior to the effective date of the modified permit.
c. Specification of pollution prevention techniques and structural or non-structural control requirements as reasonably necessary to prevent the occurrence of potential discharges in violation of this chapter; d. Requirements for self-monitoring of any discharge;
e. Requirements for submission of documents or data, such as technical reports, production data, discharge reports, self-monitoring reports and waste manifests; and
f. Other terms and conditions appropriate to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the protection of receiving waters, including requirements for compliance with best management practices guidance documents approved by any federal, State of California or regional agency.
5. General permit. In the discretion of the Director, the permit may, in accordance with the conditions identified in §
13.32.060.A.4, be prepared as a general permit applicable to a specific category of activities. If a general permit is issued, any person intending to discharge within the scope of the authorization provided by the general permit may do so by filing an application to discharge with the Director. No discharge within the scope of the general permit shall occur until such application is so filed.
Notwithstanding the foregoing in this subparagraph 5, the Director, in his or her discretion, may eliminate the requirement that an application for a general permit be filed for any specific activity for which a general permit has been issued.
6. Permit fees. The permission to discharge shall [may] be conditioned upon the applicant's payment of the city's costs, in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by separate resolution, as follows:
a. For individually issued permits, the costs of reviewing the permit application, preparing and issuing the permit, and the costs reasonably related to administrating this permit program. b. For general permits, the costs of reviewing the permit application, that portion of the costs of preparing the general permit which is reasonably attributable to the permittee's application for the general permit, and the costs reasonably related to administering the general permit program.
B. Permit suspension, revocation or modification.
1. The Director may suspend or revoke any permit when it is determined that:
a. The permittee has violated any term, condition or requirement of the permit or any applicable provision of this chapter; or
b. The permittee's discharge or the circumstances under which the discharge occurs have changed so that it is no longer appropriate to except the discharge from the prohibitions on prohibited discharge contained within this chapter; or c. The permittee fails to comply with any schedule for compliance issued pursuant to this chapter; or d. Any regulatory agency, including EPA or a Regional Water Quality Control Board having jurisdiction over the discharge, notifies the city that the discharge should be terminated.
2. The Director may modify any permit when it is determined that:
a. Federal or state law requirements have changed in a manner that necessitates a change in the permit; or b. The permittee's discharge or the circumstances under which the discharge occurs have changed so that it is appropriate to modify the permit's terms, conditions or requirements; or
3. The determination that a permit shall be denied, suspended, revoked or modified may be appealed by a permittee pursuant to the same procedures applicable to appeal of an administrative compliance order hereunder. In the absence of a judicial order to the contrary, the permittee may continue to discharge pending issuance of the final administrative decision by the Hearing Officer.
C. Permit enforcement.
PENALTIES. Any violation of the terms, conditions and requirements of any permit issued by the Director shall constitute a violation of this chapter and subject the violator to the administrative, civil and criminal remedies available under this chapter.
D. Compliance. Compliance with the terms, conditions and requirements of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall not relieve the permittee from compliance with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and permit requirements, applicable to the activity for which the permit is issued.
1. Limited permittee rights. Permits issued under this chapter are for the person or entity identified therein as the “Permittee” only, and authorize the specific operation at the specific location identified in the permit. The issuance of a permit does not vest the permittee with a continuing right to discharge.
2. Transfer of permits. No permit issued to any person may be transferred to allow:
a. A Discharge to the storm water drainage system at a location other than the location stated in the original permit; or
b. A discharge by a person other than the person named in the permit, provided however, that the city may approve a transfer if written approval is obtained, in advance, from the Director.
3. Compliance disclaimer. Full compliance by any person or entity with the provisions of this chapter shall not preclude the need to comply with other local, state or federal statutory or regulatory requirements, which may be required for the control of the discharge of pollutants into storm water and/or the protection of storm water quality. (Ord. 997, passed 8-19-97)
§ 13.32.070 INTERAGENCY COOPERATION.
A. The city intends to cooperate with other agencies with jurisdiction over storm water discharges to ensure that the regulatory purposes underlying storm water regulations promulgated pursuant to the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1251, et seq.) are met.
B. The city may, to the extent authorized by law, elect to contract for the services of any public agency or private enterprise to carry out the planning approvals, inspections, permits and enforcement authorized by this chapter. (Ord. 997, passed 8-19-97)
Brea 2025 SSMP – Appendices
Appendix D: Operations and Maintenance
Attachment 1 – Summary of Jetting
Attachment 2 – High Frequency Maintenance Locations Jetting Schedule Attachment 3 – Training Log
Attachment 4 – Critical Parts List and Vendors
0 50,000
100,000150,000200,000250,000300,000350,000400,000450,000 2021 2022 2023 2024
244,936
398,987
204,362
413,843
175,207
111,473
151,395
0 Feet
Year
City of Brea - Public Works
Routine Maintenance Activities
Jetting CCTV Inspections
City of Brea - Public Works
DATE/MONTH: SUM OF FOOTAGE (ft):
1/28/2025 24021
2/25/2025 24437
3/20/2025 24076
4/16/2025 24021
SHADOW WORK SEWER HOT SPOT/MAINTENANCE
Date Cleaned Location From Manhole # To Manhole # Footage Measure (ft) Size Lined Y/N Jet Condition of Manhole 1/27/2025 LAMBERT RD/CABO 48-03 48-04 350 8 Y/N1/27/2025 MADRONA ALLEY 36-40 48-01 390 8 Y1/27/2025 MADRONA ALLEY 36-39 36-40 310 8 Y1/27/2025 MADRONA ALLEY 36-39 36-35 375 8 N1/27/2025 BIRCH/DT MADRONA A B 337 8 N1/27/2025 BIRCH/WALNUT-MADRONA C A 380 8 N1/27/2025 WALNUT-ASH C D 610 8 N1/27/2025 BIRCH-BREA BLVD D F 310 8 N1/27/2025 GATEWAY CENTER G F 212 8 N1/27/2025 GATEWAY CENTER H G 279 8 N1/27/2025 GATEWAY CENTER I H 67 8 N1/28/2025 YARD HOUSE/ASH J K 550 8 N1/28/2025 OLIVERPIT/YARD HOUSE L J 274 8 N1/28/2025 OLIVERPIT-TAPS M N 398 8 N1/28/2025 TAPSALLEY O N 147 8 N1/28/2025 DATEALLEY/TAPS O P 750 8 N1/28/2025 DATEALLEY/CHOICE BURGERS P Q 694 8 N1/28/2025 BREA BLVD/CHOICE BURGERS R S 332 8 N1/28/2025 BREA BLVD/CHOICE BURGERS S T 314 8 N1/28/2025 BREA BLVD/ACACIA 40-80 40-09 600 8 N1/28/2025 BIRCHPOPLAR 50-23 49-10 350 8 N VALENCIA 41-61 57-00 2451 8 N
1/28/2025 99 CENT STORE 9-02 9-03 276 8 N1/28/2025 CENTRAL/MOBILE HOMES 9-01 10-35 82 8 N POP LID IN MOBILE HOME PARK1/23/2025 CEDAR CREEK 72-00 72-0A 80 8 N1/23/2025 WILCAT WAY/ASSCOCIATED 72-00 72-01 210 8 Y1/23/2025 POINT DR 71-14 71-13 315 8 N1/23/2025 ASSOCIATED RD 73-17 72-04 650 8 N1/23/2025 REDBAY/BIRCH 74-21A 74-21B 320 8 N1/23/2025 REDBAY/BIRCH 74-21A 74-21C 175 8 N1/23/2025 REDBAY/BIRCH 74-21A 74-21 100 8 N1/23/2025 REDBAY 74-19 74-21 300 8 Y1/23/2025 REDBAY 74-21 74-20 180 8 Y1/23/2025 OAK PLACE 60-03 60-02 420 8 N1/23/2025 BREA SUBWAY 46-20 46-08 6001/23/2025 BREA SUBWAY 46-20 46-22 5501/23/2025 BREA SUBWAY 46-20 46-20A 1001/23/2025 FOUNDER/HURTS A B 225 8 Y1/23/2025 CENTRAL 22-19 22-20 270 8 N1/23/2025 CENTRAL 22-18 22-19 200 8 Y1/23/2025 SAN JUAN 7-07 7-03 288 8 N1/22/2025 GOOD WILL ALLEY 39-17 C.O 183 81/22/2025 GOOD WILL ALLEY 39-16 39-17 310 81/22/2025 GOOD WILL ALLEY 40-39 39-16 36 81/23/2025 WHITTIER EXT/HAVENHURST 7-03 7-01 418 8 Y1/23/2025 WHITTIER EXT 6-17 7-04 320 8 Y1/22/2025 FERN AVE 27-15 C/O 410 8 Y1/22/2025 OCFC/MERCURY 37-17 37-10 110 8 Y1/22/2025 OCFC/MERCURY 37-17 37-22 700 8 N1/22/2025 WALNUT/CITY HALL PARK A B 650 8 N1/22/2025 CITY HALL RESTROOM A C 80 8 N1/22/2025 DATE/CONDOS 38-14 38-16 500 8 Y1/22/2025 DATE/HORSE PROPERTY 38-13 38-12 250 8 N1/22/2025 OCFC/AROVISTA PARK 38-10 C/O 175 8 N1/22/2025 VALENCIA ST 39-14 27-30 150 8 N1/22/2025 VALENCIA GOLF COURSE 39-14 27-30 450 8 N1/22/2025 RANDOLPH/WILLOW 49-53 49-54 110 8 Y1/22/2025 RANDOLPH/WILLOW 49-54 49-55 550 8 Y DROP CONNECTION1/22/2025 RANDOLPH/WILLOW 49-55 60-01 275 8 Y1/22/2025 MAGNOLIA/ELM ST 39-31 39-32 150 8 N1/22/2025 LAUREL/ELM ST 52-49 51-13 300 8 Y1/22/2025 CHERRY/ELM ST 52-08 52-53 250 8 N1/22/2025 CHERRY EASEMENT 52-07 57-08 50 8 N1/22/2025 CHERRY EASEMENT 52-06 52-07 50 8 N1/22/2025 RANDOLPH/URBAN TIEMPO 51-29 51-30 350 8 N1/22/2025 MADISON CT/BCC 50-17 50-18 150 8 N CHECK GRASS AREA ROOTS1/28/2025 CARBON CANYON 166-31 166-32 300 8 N1/22/2025 SIEVER 38-18A 38-18 300 8 Y1/22/2025 MOONSTONE 12-6 12-5A 308 8 Y1/22/2025 MOONSTONE 12-5A 12-5 260 8 Y1/22/2025 MOONSTONE 12-7 12-6 55 8 Y SUM: 24021
Jetter: 207 Driver: 205 Date: 1/28/2025
SHADOW WORK SEWER HOT SPOT/MAINTENANCE
Date Cleaned Location From Manhole # To Manhole # Footage Measure (ft) Size Lined Y/N Jet Condition of Manhole 2/20/2025 LAMBERT RD/CABO 48-02 48-03 416 8 N ✓
2/20/2025 LAMBERT RD/CABO 48-03 48-04 350 8 Y/N ✓2/20/2025 MADRONA ALLEY 36-40 48-01 390 8 Y ✓2/20/2025 MADRONA ALLEY 36-39 36-40 310 8 Y ✓2/20/2025 MADRONA ALLEY 36-39 36-35 375 8 N ✓2/20/2025 BIRCH/DT MADRONA A B 337 8 N ✓2/20/2025 BIRCH/WALNUT-MADRONA C A 380 8 N ✓2/20/2025 WALNUT-ASH C D 610 8 N ✓2/20/2025 BIRCH-BREA BLVD D F 310 8 N ✓2/20/2025 GATEWAY CENTER G F 212 8 N ✓2/20/2025 GATEWAY CENTER H G 279 8 N ✓2/20/2025 GATEWAY CENTER I H 67 8 N ✓2/20/2025 YARD HOUSE/ASH J K 550 8 N ✓2/20/2025 OLIVERPIT/YARD HOUSE L J 274 8 N ✓2/20/2025 OLIVERPIT-TAPS M N 398 8 N ✓2/20/2025 TAPSALLEY O N 147 8 N ✓2/20/2025 DATEALLEY/TAPS O P 750 8 N ✓2/20/2025 DATEALLEY/CHOICE BURGERS P Q 694 8 N ✓2/25/2025 BREA BLVD/CHOICE BURGERS R S 332 8 N ✓2/25/2025 BREA BLVD/CHOICE BURGERS S T 314 8 N ✓2/25/2025 BREA BLVD/ACACIA 40-80 40-09 600 8 N ✓2/25/2025 BIRCHPOPLAR 50-23 49-10 350 8 N ✓2/25/2025 VALENCIA 41-61 57-00 2451 8 N2/25/2025 99 CENT STORE 9-02 9-03 276 8 N ✓2/25/2025 CENTRAL/MOBILE HOMES 9-01 10-35 82 8 N ✓ POP LID IN MOBILE HOME PARK 2/18/2025 CEDAR CREEK 72-00 72-0A 80 8 N ✓
2/18/2025 WILCAT WAY/ASSCOCIATED 72-00 72-01 210 8 Y ✓2/18/2025 POINT DR 71-14 71-13 315 8 N ✓2/18/2025 ASSOCIATED RD 73-17 72-04 650 8 N ✓2/18/2025 REDBAY/BIRCH 74-21A 74-21B 320 8 N ✓2/18/2025 REDBAY/BIRCH 74-21A 74-21C 175 8 N ✓2/18/2025 REDBAY/BIRCH 74-21A 74-21 100 8 N ✓2/18/2025 REDBAY 74-19 74-21 300 8 Y ✓2/18/2025 REDBAY 74-21 74-20 180 8 Y ✓2/25/2025 OAK PLACE 60-03 60-02 420 8 N ✓2/20/2025 BREA SUBWAY 46-20 46-08 600 ✓2/20/2025 BREA SUBWAY 46-20 46-22 550 ✓2/20/2025 BREA SUBWAY 46-20 46-20A 100 ✓2/25/2025 FOUNDER/HURTS A B 225 8 Y ✓2/25/2025 CENTRAL 22-19 22-20 270 8 N ✓2/25/2025 CENTRAL 22-18 22-19 200 8 Y ✓2/25/2025 SAN JUAN 7-07 7-03 288 8 N ✓2/25/2025 GOOD WILL ALLEY 39-17 C.O 183 8 ✓2/25/2025 GOOD WILL ALLEY 39-16 39-17 310 8 ✓2/25/2025 GOOD WILL ALLEY 40-39 39-16 36 8 ✓2/25/2025 WHITTIER EXT/HAVENHURST 7-03 7-01 418 8 Y ✓2/25/2025 WHITTIER EXT 6-17 7-04 320 8 Y ✓2/25/2025 FERN AVE 27-15 C/O 410 8 Y ✓2/25/2025 OCFC/MERCURY 37-17 37-10 110 8 Y ✓2/25/2025 OCFC/MERCURY 37-17 37-22 700 8 N ✓2/25/2025 WALNUT/CITY HALL PARK A B 650 8 N ✓2/25/2025 CITY HALL RESTROOM A C 80 8 N ✓2/20/2025 DATE/CONDOS 38-14 38-16 500 8 Y ✓2/20/2025 DATE/HORSE PROPERTY 38-13 38-12 250 8 N ✓2/20/2025 OCFC/AROVISTA PARK 38-10 C/O 175 8 N ✓2/20/2025 VALENCIA ST 39-14 27-30 150 8 N ✓2/20/2025 VALENCIA GOLF COURSE 39-14 27-30 450 8 N ✓2/20/2025 RANDOLPH/WILLOW 49-53 49-54 110 8 Y ✓ DROP CONNECTION 2/20/2025 RANDOLPH/WILLOW 49-54 49-55 550 8 Y ✓
2/20/2025 RANDOLPH/WILLOW 49-55 60-01 275 8 Y
2/25/2025 MAGNOLIA/ELM ST 39-31 39-32 150 8 N
2/25/2025 LAUREL/ELM ST 52-49 51-13 300 8 Y
2/25/2025 CHERRY/ELM ST 52-08 52-53 250 8 N
2/25/2025 CHERRY EASEMENT 52-07 57-08 50 8 N
2/25/2025 CHERRY EASEMENT 52-06 52-07 50 8 N
2/25/2025 RANDOLPH/URBAN TIEMPO 51-29 51-30 350 8 N ✓
2/25/2025 MADISON CT/BCC 50-17 50-18 150 8 N ✓ CHECK GRASS AREA ROOTS CARBON CANYON 166-31 166-32 300 8 N
2/20/2025 SIEVER 38-18A 38-18 300 8 Y ✓
2/18/2025 MOONSTONE 12-6 12-5A 308 8 Y ✓2/18/2025 MOONSTONE 12-5A 12-5 260 8 Y ✓2/18/2025 MOONSTONE 12-7 12-6 55 8 Y ✓ SUM: 24437
Jetter: 203 Driver: 207 Date: 2/25/2025
SHADOW WORK SEWER HOT SPOT/MAINTENANCE
Date Cleaned Location From Manhole # To Manhole # Footage Measure (ft) Size Lined Y/N Jet Condition of Manhole 3/18/2025 LAMBERT RD/CABO 48-03 48-04 350 8 Y/N3/18/2025 MADRONA ALLEY 36-40 48-01 390 8 Y3/18/2025 MADRONA ALLEY 36-39 36-40 310 8 Y3/18/2025 MADRONA ALLEY 36-39 36-35 375 8 N3/18/2025 BIRCH/DT MADRONA A B 337 8 N3/18/2025 BIRCH/WALNUT-MADRONA C A 380 8 N3/18/2025 WALNUT-ASH C D 610 8 N3/18/2025 BIRCH-BREA BLVD D F 310 8 N3/18/2025 GATEWAY CENTER G F 212 8 N3/18/2025 GATEWAY CENTER H G 279 8 N3/18/2025 GATEWAY CENTER I H 67 8 N3/18/2025 YARD HOUSE/ASH J K 550 8 N3/18/2025 OLIVERPIT/YARD HOUSE L J 274 8 N3/18/2025 OLIVERPIT-TAPS M N 398 8 N3/18/2025 TAPSALLEY O N 147 8 N3/18/2025 DATEALLEY/TAPS O P 750 8 N3/18/2025 DATEALLEY/CHOICE BURGERS P Q 694 8 N3/18/2025 BREA BLVD/CHOICE BURGERS R S 332 8 N3/18/2025 BREA BLVD/CHOICE BURGERS S T 314 8 N3/18/2025 BREA BLVD/ACACIA 40-80 40-09 600 8 N3/18/2025 BIRCHPOPLAR 50-23 49-10 350 8 N3/19/2025 VALENCIA 41-61 57-00 2451 8 N3/18/2025 99 CENT STORE 9-02 9-03 276 8 N3/18/2025 CENTRAL/MOBILE HOMES 9-01 10-35 82 8 N POP LID IN MOBILE HOME PARK3/17/2025 CEDAR CREEK 72-00 72-0A 80 8 N3/17/2025 WILCAT WAY/ASSCOCIATED 72-00 72-01 210 8 Y3/17/2025 POINT DR 71-14 71-13 315 8 N3/17/2025 ASSOCIATED RD 73-17 72-04 650 8 N3/17/2025 REDBAY/BIRCH 74-21A 74-21B 320 8 N3/17/2025 REDBAY/BIRCH 74-21A 74-21C 175 8 N3/17/2025 REDBAY/BIRCH 74-21A 74-21 100 8 N3/17/2025 REDBAY 74-19 74-21 300 8 Y3/17/2025 REDBAY 74-21 74-20 180 8 Y3/17/2025 OAK PLACE 60-03 60-02 420 8 N3/17/2025 BREA SUBWAY 46-20 46-08 6003/17/2025 BREA SUBWAY 46-20 46-22 5503/17/2025 BREA SUBWAY 46-20 46-20A 1003/17/2025 FOUNDER/HURTS A B 225 8 Y3/17/2025 CENTRAL 22-19 22-20 270 8 N3/17/2025 CENTRAL 22-18 22-19 200 8 Y3/17/2025 SAN JUAN 7-07 7-03 288 8 N3/17/2025 GOOD WILL ALLEY 39-17 C.O 183 83/17/2025 GOOD WILL ALLEY 39-16 39-17 310 83/17/2025 GOOD WILL ALLEY 40-39 39-16 36 83/17/2025 WHITTIER EXT/HAVENHURST 7-03 7-01 418 8 Y3/17/2025 WHITTIER EXT 6-17 7-04 320 8 Y3/20/2025 FERN AVE 27-15 C/O 410 8 Y3/20/2025 OCFC/MERCURY 37-17 37-10 110 8 Y3/20/2025 OCFC/MERCURY 37-17 37-22 700 8 N3/18/2025 WALNUT/CITY HALL PARK A B 650 8 N3/18/2025 CITY HALL RESTROOM A C 80 8 N3/20/2025 DATE/CONDOS 38-14 38-16 500 8 Y3/18/2025 DATE/HORSE PROPERTY 38-13 38-12 250 8 N3/18/2025 OCFC/AROVISTA PARK 38-10 C/O 175 8 N3/18/2025 VALENCIA ST 39-14 27-30 150 8 N3/18/2025 VALENCIA GOLF COURSE 39-14 27-30 450 8 N3/20/2025 RANDOLPH/WILLOW 49-53 49-54 110 8 Y DROP CONNECTION3/20/2025 RANDOLPH/WILLOW 49-54 49-55 550 8 Y3/20/2025 RANDOLPH/WILLOW 49-55 60-01 275 8 Y3/20/2025 MAGNOLIA/ELM ST 39-31 39-32 150 8 N3/20/2025 LAUREL/ELM ST 52-49 51-13 300 8 Y3/20/2025 CHERRY/ELM ST 52-08 52-53 250 8 N3/20/2025 CHERRY EASEMENT 52-07 57-08 50 8 N3/20/2025 CHERRY EASEMENT 52-06 52-07 50 8 N3/20/2025 RANDOLPH/URBAN TIEMPO 51-29 51-30 350 8 N3/18/2025 MADISON CT/BCC 50-17 50-18 150 8 N CHECK GRASS AREA ROOTS3/20/2025 CARBON CANYON 166-31 166-32 300 8 N3/18/2025 SIEVER 38-18A 38-18 300 8 Y3/17/2025 MOONSTONE 12-6 12-5A 308 8 Y3/17/2025 MOONSTONE 12-5A 12-5 260 8 Y3/17/2025 MOONSTONE 12-7 12-6 55 8 Y 2/18/2025 MOONSTONE 12-7 12-6 55 8 Y ✓
SUM: 24076
Jetter: Adrian Padilla Driver: Brian Raugel Date: 3/20/2025
SHADOW WORK SEWER HOT SPOT/MAINTENANCE
Date Cleaned Location From Manhole # To Manhole # Footage Measure (ft) Size Lined Y/N Jet Condition of Manhole 4/15/2025 LAMBERT RD/CABO 48-03 48-04 350 8 Y/N
4/15/2025 MADRONA ALLEY 36-40 48-01 390 8 Y ✓
4/15/2025 MADRONA ALLEY 36-39 36-40 310 8 Y ✓4/15/2025 MADRONA ALLEY 36-39 36-35 375 8 N ✓4/15/2025 BIRCH/DT MADRONA A B 337 8 N ✓4/15/2025 BIRCH/WALNUT-MADRONA C A 380 8 N ✓4/15/2025 WALNUT-ASH C D 610 8 N ✓4/15/2025 BIRCH-BREA BLVD D F 310 8 N ✓4/15/2025 GATEWAY CENTER G F 212 8 N ✓4/15/2025 GATEWAY CENTER H G 279 8 N ✓4/15/2025 GATEWAY CENTER I H 67 8 N ✓4/15/2025 YARD HOUSE/ASH J K 550 8 N ✓4/15/2025 OLIVERPIT/YARD HOUSE L J 274 8 N ✓4/15/2025 OLIVERPIT-TAPS M N 398 8 N ✓4/15/2025 TAPSALLEY O N 147 8 N ✓4/15/2025 DATEALLEY/TAPS O P 750 8 N ✓4/15/2025 DATEALLEY/CHOICE BURGERS P Q 694 8 N ✓4/15/2025 BREA BLVD/CHOICE BURGERS R S 332 8 N ✓4/15/2025 BREA BLVD/CHOICE BURGERS S T 314 8 N ✓4/15/2025 BREA BLVD/ACACIA 40-80 40-09 600 8 N ✓ BIRCHPOPLAR 50-23 49-10 350 8 NVALENCIA 41-61 57-00 2451 8 N 4/15/2025 99 CENT STORE 9-02 9-03 276 8 N ✓4/15/2025 CENTRAL/MOBILE HOMES 9-01 10-35 82 8 N ✓ POP LID IN MOBILE HOME PARK 4/14/2025 CEDAR CREEK 72-00 72-0A 80 8 N ✓
4/14/2025 WILCAT WAY/ASSCOCIATED 72-00 72-01 210 8 Y ✓4/14/2025 POINT DR 71-14 71-13 315 8 N ✓4/14/2025 ASSOCIATED RD 73-17 72-04 650 8 N ✓4/14/2025 REDBAY/BIRCH 74-21A 74-21B 320 8 N ✓4/14/2025 REDBAY/BIRCH 74-21A 74-21C 175 8 N ✓4/14/2025 REDBAY/BIRCH 74-21A 74-21 100 8 N ✓4/14/2025 REDBAY 74-19 74-21 300 8 Y ✓4/14/2025 REDBAY 74-21 74-20 180 8 Y ✓4/16/2025 OAK PLACE 60-03 60-02 420 8 N4/14/2025 BREA SUBWAY 46-20 46-08 600 ✓4/14/2025 BREA SUBWAY 46-20 46-22 550 ✓4/14/2025 BREA SUBWAY 46-20 46-20A 100 ✓4/14/2025 FOUNDER/HURTS A B 225 8 Y ✓4/15/2025 CENTRAL 22-19 22-20 270 8 N ✓4/15/2025 CENTRAL 22-18 22-19 200 8 Y ✓4/14/2025 SAN JUAN 7-07 7-03 288 8 N ✓4/16/2025 GOOD WILL ALLEY 39-17 C.O 183 84/16/2025 GOOD WILL ALLEY 39-16 39-17 310 84/16/2025 GOOD WILL ALLEY 40-39 39-16 36 84/14/2025 WHITTIER EXT/HAVENHURST 7-03 7-01 418 8 Y ✓4/14/2025 WHITTIER EXT 6-17 7-04 320 8 Y ✓4/14/2025 FERN AVE 27-15 C/O 410 8 Y ✓4/16/2025 OCFC/MERCURY 37-17 37-10 110 8 Y ✓4/16/2025 OCFC/MERCURY 37-17 37-22 700 8 N ✓4/16/2025 WALNUT/CITY HALL PARK A B 650 8 N ✓4/16/2025 CITY HALL RESTROOM A C 80 8 N ✓4/16/2025 DATE/CONDOS 38-14 38-16 500 8 Y4/15/2025 DATE/HORSE PROPERTY 38-13 38-12 250 8 N ✓4/15/2025 OCFC/AROVISTA PARK 38-10 C/O 175 8 N ✓4/16/2025 VALENCIA ST 39-14 27-30 150 8 N ✓4/16/2025 VALENCIA GOLF COURSE 39-14 27-30 450 8 N ✓4/16/2025 RANDOLPH/WILLOW 49-53 49-54 110 8 Y4/16/2025 RANDOLPH/WILLOW 49-54 49-55 550 8 Y DROP CONNECTION 4/16/2025 RANDOLPH/WILLOW 49-55 60-01 275 8 Y4/16/2025 MAGNOLIA/ELM ST 39-31 39-32 150 8 N4/16/2025 LAUREL/ELM ST 52-49 51-13 300 8 Y4/16/2025 CHERRY/ELM ST 52-08 52-53 250 8 N4/16/2025 CHERRY EASEMENT 52-07 57-08 50 8 N4/16/2025 CHERRY EASEMENT 52-06 52-07 50 8 N4/16/2025 RANDOLPH/URBAN TIEMPO 51-29 51-30 350 8 N 4/16/2025 MADISON CT/BCC 50-17 50-18 150 8 N CHECK GRASS AREA ROOTS4/16/2025 CARBON CANYON 166-31 166-32 300 8 N4/14/2025 SIEVER 38-18A 38-18 300 8 Y ✓4/14/2025 MOONSTONE 12-6 12-5A 308 8 Y ✓4/14/2025 MOONSTONE 12-5A 12-5 260 8 Y ✓4/14/2025 MOONSTONE 12-7 12-6 55 8 Y ✓ SUM: 24021
Jetter: 207 Driver: 205 Date: 4/16/2025
SHADOW WORK SEWER HOT SPOT/MAINTENANCE
Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Brian Rangel 0Cedric Owens 0
Jacob Decono 0Matthew Matlock 0Brian Ingallinera 0Adrian Padilla 0 0000000000000
Total Trainings Completed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Confined Space Entry (Annual) CPR Defensive Driving Gas Detection General Safety SSMP Traffic Control City of Brea - Public Works
Training Log - 2020
Employee
Total Trainings
Completed / Crew
Member
AED Blood Borne Pathogens CCTV w/ CUES
2020 Training / Drill Type
Hazardous Materials Hazwoper Lockout / Tagout (Annual) NASSCO SARBS-CWEA SERP (Annual) City of Brea Sewer System Management Plan Sewer/Storm Drain Staff Training Log Spill Volume Estimation
6/19/2025
Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Brian Rangel 1Cedric Owens 1
Jacob Decono 1Matthew Matlock 0Brian Ingallinera 0Adrian Padilla 0 0000000000000
Total Trainings Completed 6 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 City of Brea - Public Works
Training Log - 2021
City of Brea Sewer System Management Plan Sewer/Storm Drain Staff Training Log Employee Confined Space Entry (Annual) CPR Defensive Driving Gas Detection General Safety Hazardous Materials Hazwoper Total Trainings
Completed / Crew
Member
AED Blood Borne Pathogens CCTV w/ CUES
2021 Training / Drill Type
Lockout / Tagout (Annual) NASSCO SARBS-CWEA SERP (Annual) Spill Volume Estimation SSMP Traffic Control 6/19/2025
Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Brian Rangel 1Cedric Owens 1
Jacob Decono 1Matthew Matlock 0Brian Ingallinera 0Adrian Padilla 0 0000000000000
Total Trainings Completed 6 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 City of Brea - Public Works
Training Log - 2022
City of Brea Sewer System Management Plan Sewer/Storm Drain Staff Training Log 2022 Training / Drill Type
Employee Confined Space Entry (Annual) CPR Defensive Driving Gas Detection General Safety Hazardous Materials Hazwoper Total Trainings
Completed / Crew
Member
AED Blood Borne Pathogens CCTV w/ CUES Lockout / Tagout (Annual) NASSCO SARBS-CWEA SERP (Annual) Spill Volume Estimation SSMP Traffic Control 6/19/2025
Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Brian Rangel 7 Jun-23 Oct-23 Mar-23 Sep-23 Dec-23
Cedric Owens 1
Jacob Decono 5 Oct-23 Mar-23 Dec-23
Matthew Matlock 0Brian Ingallinera 0Adrian Padilla 0
0000000000000
Total Trainings Completed 18 2 3 1 2 2 2 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 City of Brea - Public Works
Training Log - 2023
City of Brea Sewer System Management Plan Sewer/Storm Drain Staff Training Log 2023 Training / Drill Type
Employee Confined Space Entry (Annual) CPR Defensive Driving Gas Detection General Safety Hazardous Materials Hazwoper Total Trainings
Completed / Crew
Member
AED Blood Borne Pathogens CCTV w/ CUES Lockout / Tagout (Annual) NASSCO SARBS-CWEA SERP (Annual) Spill Volume Estimation SSMP Traffic Control 6/19/2025
Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Brian Rangel 1Cedric Owens 2 Sep-23
Jacob Decono 2 Sep-23Matthew Matlock 0Brian Ingallinera 0Adrian Padilla 0 0000000000000
Total Trainings Completed 8 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 City of Brea - Public Works
Training Log - 2024
Confined Space Entry (Annual) CPR Defensive Driving Gas Detection General Safety Hazardous Materials 2024 Training / Drill Type
SERP (Annual) Spill Volume Estimation SSMP
City of Brea Sewer System Management Plan Sewer/Storm Drain Staff Training Log Employee Lockout / Tagout (Annual) NASSCO SARBS-CWEA Traffic Control Total Trainings
Completed / Crew
Member
AED Blood Borne Pathogens CCTV w/ CUES Hazwoper
6/19/2025
Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Date Completed Subject By Location Date Contact Hours Completed Brian Rangel 0 Feb-25Cedric Owens 0
Jacob Decono 0 Feb-25Matthew Matlock 0 Feb-25Brian Ingallinera 0 Feb-25 SERP / General Order 2022-103-DWQ OCSD OCSD 5/5/2025 5.8Adrian Padilla 0 Feb-25 0 Feb-25000000000000
Total Trainings Completed 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 Out of Office Training
2025 Training / Drill Type
City of Brea Sewer System Management Plan Sewer/Storm Drain Staff Training Log
NASSCO SSMP
City of Brea - Public Works
Employee
Total Trainings
Completed / Crew
Member
AED Blood Borne Pathogens CCTV w/ CUES Confined Space Entry (Annual) CPR Defensive Driving Gas Detection General Safety Hazardous Materials Hazwoper Traffic Control Training Log - 2025
Lockout / Tagout (Annual) SARBS-CWEA SERP (Annual) Spill Volume Estimation 6/19/2025
City of Brea - Public Works
Wastewater Equipment Inventory
Description Manufacturer Model No. ID No. Serial Number Purchase Date Quantity Notes Jetter Hose 2
Stoppage Nozzles 4
Lid Opener 5
Leader Hose 5
3/8" Rod 2
Fine Root Blades 8
Rod Wrench 12
Gravel Bags
Polyethylene Sheets
Absorbent
800' Reel hose 2021-2024 1 Replaced 4 times from 2021-2024 Cleaning Heads 2021-2024 Rebuild done every year from 2021-2024. Purchased 2 times per year from 2021-2024 Sewer lid pullers 2021 - 2024 Replaced 3 times from 2021-2024 Grab Baskets and Poles 2021 - 2024 Replaced 3 times from 2021-2024 Gas Generator (CCTV) 2024 1 Purchased in 2024
WinCan Software 2024 NA Updated Software in 2024
Blowers
Traffic Cones
Tripods
Arrow Boards
Harness
Light Towers
Gas Detectors
Caution Tape
Crowd Control Barricades
Flashlights
Vactor Truck
CCTV Truck
VehiclesEquipment
Safety Equipment
City of Brea Sewer System Management Plan Sewer/Storm Drain Critical Part and Equipment Inventory Critical PartsJetter EquipmentRodding EquipmentBy-Pass Parts EquipmentInventory-CriticalPart 6/19/2025
City of Brea - Public Works
Equipment Vendors
Vendor Current Contract Number Contract Expiration Date Contact Name Contact Email Contact Phone Number Vendor Address Notes Performance Pipeline (714) 456-7089
Jameson Construction (714) 620-5048
United Plumbing (626) 961-9326
Doty Brothers 11232 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650
Dorrich Construction
IES Construction (951) 515-0233
C Wells Pipeline Materials (951) 272-2600 1696 Commerce St, Corona, CA 92880 Win Water (909) 769-7128
City of Brea Sewer System Management Plan Sewer/Storm Drain Staff Vendors List Vendors 6/20/2025
Brea 2025 SSMP – Appendices
Appendix E: Sewer Emergency Response Plan
CITY OF BREA
SPILL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
2024
Submitted to
City of Brea
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, California 92821
Submitted by
AKM Consulting Engineers
553 Wald, Irvine, California 92618
(949) 753-7333
June 2024
Date of Signing 6/12/24 Date of Signing: 6/12/24
CITY OF BREA
SPILL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Certification
This Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP) has been prepared to provide the City of Brea with the tools and procedures for responding to spills efficiently and effectively to protect public health and the environment.
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direct supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate 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 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 fine and imprisonment.
Rudy Correa Date
Water Distribution Superintendent
City of Brea
Adjustments to the Spill Emergency Response procedures and/or report will be tracked in the Change Log
Date
Report
Section Action Item Status
Spill Emergency Response Plan Change Log
Date
Report
Section Action Item Status
Date
Report
Section Action Item Status
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Certification
SECTION PAGE
1 Authority
1-1 Clean Water Act ........................................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 California Water Code .................................................................................................................. 1-1 1-3 State Water Resources Control Board, Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ, Statewide Waste Discharge General Order for Sanitary Sewer Systems ................................... 1-1 1-3.1 Legally Responsible Officials........................................................................................... 1-2 1-3.2 Data Submitters............................................................................................................... 1-2 1-4 City of Brea Municipal Code Chapter 13.00, Sewers................................................................... 1-3 1-5 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES)....................................................... 1-3 2 Overview
2-1 Background................................................................................................................................... 2-1 2-2 Previous Spill Response Plans..................................................................................................... 2-1 2-2.1 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Emergency Response Plan (2016) ......................................... 2-1 2-3 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 2-3 2-4 Terminology .................................................................................................................................. 2-3 2-4.1 Overflow and Spills.......................................................................................................... 2-3 2-4.2 Surface Water.................................................................................................................. 2-3 2-4.3 Drainage Conveyance System........................................................................................ 2-4 2-4.4 Waters of the State.......................................................................................................... 2-4 2-4.5 Receiving Water .............................................................................................................. 2-4 2-5 Spill Emergency Response Flow Chart........................................................................................ 2-4 2-6 Coordination and Collaborations .................................................................................................. 2-4 2-7 Spill Emergency Response Plan Report Sections ....................................................................... 2-4 2-8 Spill Response and Reporting Documents................................................................................... 2-5 CITY OF BREA TOC-ii Spill Emergency Response Plan
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3 Initial Response Procedures
3-1 Receipt of Information Regarding Spills ....................................................................................... 3-1 3-2 Initial Notification to City Staff....................................................................................................... 3-1 3-2.1 Business Hours .................................................................................................................. 3-1 3-2.2 After Hours ......................................................................................................................... 3-1 3-3 Initial Notification of Spills and/or Alarms at Lift Stations ............................................................. 3-1 3-4 Response Time ............................................................................................................................ 3-2 3-5 Vehicles and Equipment............................................................................................................... 3-2 4 Notifications Procedures
4-1 Spill Categories defined by Order No. WQ 2022-0103-DWQ................................................... 4-1 4-1.1 Category 1 Spill Clarification.......................................................................................... 4-2 4-2 Notifications to Regulatory Agencies ........................................................................................ 4-4 4-2.1 Notification Responsibilities ........................................................................................... 4-4 4-2.2 California Office of Emergency Services ....................................................................... 4-4 4-2.3 Orange County Health Care Agency ............................................................................. 4-5 4-2.4 Orange County Flood Control District............................................................................ 4-5 4-2.5 Spill Notification Information .......................................................................................... 4-6 4-2.6 Notification of Spill Report Updates ............................................................................... 4-6 4-3 Private Property Owners ........................................................................................................... 4-6 4-4 On-Call Contractors................................................................................................................... 4-7 4-5 Orange County Fire Authority ................................................................................................... 4-7 4-6 Southern California Edison (SCE)............................................................................................. 4-7 4-7 Nearby Sewer Agencies............................................................................................................ 4-7 4-8 Laboratories .............................................................................................................................. 4-8 4-9 Traffic Control............................................................................................................................ 4-8 4-10 Public Advisory.......................................................................................................................... 4-8 4-11 Media Notification...................................................................................................................... 4-8 4-12 Resource Phone List................................................................................................................. 4-9 5 Spill Response Procedures
5-1 General...................................................................................................................................... 5-1 5-2 Preliminary Assessment Procedures ........................................................................................ 5-1 5-3 Traffic Control and Crowd Control............................................................................................. 5-1 CITY OF BREA TOC-iii Spill Emergency Response Plan
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5-4 Containment Procedures........................................................................................................... 5-2 5-4.1 Public Right-of-Way...................................................................................................... 5-2 5-4.2 Drainage Conveyance Systems................................................................................... 5-2 5-4.3 OCFCD Facilities / Surface Waters.............................................................................. 5-2 5-4.4 Private Sewer System or Laterals................................................................................ 5-3 5-4.5 Wet Weather Conditions .............................................................................................. 5-3 5-5 Correction Procedures .............................................................................................................. 5-3 5-5.1 Gravity Sewers ............................................................................................................. 5-3 5-5.2 Lift Station Corrections ................................................................................................. 5-4 5-6 Cleanup Procedures.................................................................................................................. 5-5 5-6.1 Public Right-of-Ways.................................................................................................... 5-6 5-6.2 Drainage Conveyance System..................................................................................... 5-6 5-6.3 OCFCD Facilities / Surface Waters.............................................................................. 5-6 5-6.4 Private Property............................................................................................................ 5-6 6 Monitoring and Reporting Procedures
6-1 State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Requirements ............................................. 6-1 6-2 Spill Monitoring Procedures ...................................................................................................... 6-1 6-2.1 Global Positioning System Coordinates....................................................................... 6-1 6-2.2 Photography ................................................................................................................. 6-1 6-2.3 Spill Start Time ............................................................................................................. 6-2 6-2.4 Spill Volume Estimation................................................................................................ 6-2 6-2.5 Estimated Spill Travel Time ......................................................................................... 6-4 6-2.6 Receiving Water – Water Quality Sampling and Analysis ........................................... 6-4 6-3 Reporting Procedures ............................................................................................................... 6-5 6-3.1 CIWQS Notification Procedures................................................................................... 6-5 6-3.2 Spill Report................................................................................................................... 6-6 6-3.3 Category 1.................................................................................................................... 6-6 6-3.4 Category 2.................................................................................................................... 6-6 6-3.5 Category 3.................................................................................................................... 6-7 6-3.6 Category 4.................................................................................................................... 6-7 6-3.7 Lateral Spills................................................................................................................. 6-7 6-3.8 No Spills ....................................................................................................................... 6-7 CITY OF BREA TOC-iv Spill Emergency Response Plan
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6-4 California Office of Emergency Services................................................................................... 6-8 7 Training and Evaluation
7-1 Distribution ................................................................................................................................ 7-1 7-2 Training...................................................................................................................................... 7-1 7-2.1 Office Training .............................................................................................................. 7-1 7-2.2 Field Training................................................................................................................ 7-1 7-2.3 Other Training Opportunities........................................................................................ 7-2 7-2.4 Training Logs................................................................................................................ 7-2 7-3 Spill Emergency Response Plan Evaluation............................................................................... 7-2 7-3.1 Key Performance Indicators......................................................................................... 7-2 7-3.2 Spill Event Response Evaluation ................................................................................. 7-2 7-3.3 Annual Spill Emergency Response Plan Document Evaluation .................................. 7-3 7-3.4 Change Log.................................................................................................................. 7-3
TABLES PAGE
3-1 City Staff Contact Information .......................................................................................................... 3-1 4-1 Spill Categories ................................................................................................................................. 4-1 4-2 Notification Requirements ................................................................................................................. 4-4 4-3 On-Call Contractors........................................................................................................................... 4-7 4-4 Nearby Sewer Agencies.................................................................................................................... 4-8 4-5 Resource Phone List ......................................................................................................................... 4-9 6-1 Pick/Vent Hole Flowrate Estimation Chart ........................................................................................ 6-3
FIGURES PAGE
2-1 Existing Collection System .............................................................................................................. 2-2 2-2 Spill Emergency Response Flowchart............................................................................................. 2-6 4-1 Drainage Conveyance Systems and Surface Waters ..................................................................... 4-3 CITY OF BREA TOC-v Spill Emergency Response Plan
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APPENDICIES
A-1 Sewers, Drainage Conveyance Systems and Surface Waters (West) A-2 Sewers, Drainage Conveyance Systems and Surface Waters (East) B-1 Spill Emergency Response Flowchart
B-2 Spill Initial Receipt Form
B-3 Spill Notification and Reporting Requirements
B-4 Resource Phone List
B-5 Spill Report
B-6 Monitoring and Reporting Data by Spill Category
B-7 Water Sampling Requirements
C-1 Orange County Area Waste Discharge Requirements Steering Committee Sewer Spill Estimation Guide
C-2 Volume Field Inspection Forms
D Meeting Documentation and Agency Correspondence
D-1 Orange County Flood Control District
D-2 State Water Resources Control Board
D-3 Regional Water Quality Control Board
D-4 Orange County Health Care Agency
D-5 Orange County Sanitation District
D-6 SoCal Waste Discharge Requirements Group
D-7 Clean Water Summit Partners
D-8 Sewer Spill Emergency Response Plan Agency Coordination and Collaboration E-1 Office of Emergency Services Emergency Release Follow-up Notice Reporting Form E-2 40 CFR (Appendix A to Part 355) List of Extremely Hazardous Substances and their Threshold Planning Quantities
F-1 Post Spill Response Assessment
F-2 Annual Spill Response Evaluation
CITY OF BREA 1-1 Spill Emergency Response Plan
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SECTION 1
AUTHORITY
The authority and responsibility for a sanitary sewer Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP) are contained in the following five (5) documents:
1-1 Clean Water Act
Section 301 of the Clean Water Act prohibits discharges of any wastewater to the waters of the United States. 1-2 California Water Code
Sections 13260 and 13376 of the California Water Code prohibits discharges of any wastewater to surface waters of the State.
1-3 State Water Resources Control Board, Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ, Statewide Waste Discharge General Order for Sanitary Sewer Systems
On December 6, 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted Order WQ 2022-0103- DWQ (Order). This Order supersedes the previous Order WQ 2006-003-DWQ and Order WQ 2013-0058- EXEC.
Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ includes the following prohibitions:
• Any discharge from a sanitary sewer system that has the potential to discharge to surface waters of the State is prohibited unless it is promptly cleaned up and reported as required in this General Order. • Any discharge from a sanitary sewer system, discharged directly or indirectly through a drainage conveyance system or other route, to waters of the State is prohibited. • Any discharge from a sanitary sewer system that creates a nuisance or condition of pollution as defined in Water Code Section 13050(m) is prohibited.
SWRCB Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ becomes effective on June 5, 2023. The following is stated in Section
5.12 of the Order:
“For Existing Enrollees (with regulatory coverage under Order 2006-0003-DWQ):
Within six (6) months of the Adoption Date of this General Order, the Enrollee shall update and implement its Spill Emergency Response Plan, per Attachment D, Section 6 (Spill Emergency Response Plan) of this General Order
The Enrollee shall certify, in its Annual Report, that its Spill Emergency Response Plan is up to date.
The Spill Emergency Response Plan shall include measures to protect public health and the environment.
The Enrollee shall respond to spills from its system(s) in a timely manner that minimizes water quality impacts and nuisance by:
• Immediately stopping the spill and preventing/minimizing a discharge to waters of the State; • Intercepting sewage flows to prevent/minimize spill volume discharged into waters of the State; • Thoroughly recovering, cleaning up and disposing of sewage and wash down water; and • Cleaning publicly accessible areas while preventing toxic discharges to waters of the State.”
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Based on the aforementioned, the City must update and implement its Spill Emergency Response Plan by June 5, 2023.
1-3.1 Legally Responsible Officials
Per Section 5 of Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ, the City must designate a Legally Responsible Official (LRO) that can verify that the City complies with all requirements of the order. The LRO is defined by the Order as follows:
The Legally Responsible Official is an official representative, designated by the Enrollee, with authority to sign and certify submitted information and documents required by this General Order.
The Legally Responsible Official must:
1. Have responsibility over management of the Enrollee’s entire sanitary system, and
2. Be authorized to make managerial decisions that govern the operation of the sanitary sewer system, including, having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital improvement recommendations to ensure long-term environmental compliance.
3. Have or have direct authority over individuals that:
Possess a recognized degree or certificate related to operations and maintenance of sanitary sewer systems, and/or
Have professional training and experience related to the management of sanitary sewer systems, demonstrated through extensive knowledge, training, and experience.
The Order requires that the LRO be responsible for the following:
1. Completing the “User Registration” form,
2. Certify and upload the Sewer System Management Plan and updates on the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS) Sanitary Sewer System Database,
3. Submit audit reports on the CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database
4. Submit the “Electronic Sanitary Sewer System Service Area Boundary Map”, on the CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
5. Certifying the necessary spill reports on the CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database The City has identified the following individuals as Legally Responsible Official:
1. Water Distribution Superintendent
1-3.2 Data Submitters
Per Section 5 of Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ, the LROs may designate one or more individuals as Data Submitter(s) for reporting spill data. A Data Submitter is defined by the Order as follows:
A Data Submitter is an individual designated and authorized by the Enrollee’s Legally Responsible Official to enter spill data into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. A Data Submitter does not have the authority of a Legally Responsible Official to certify reporting entered into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
The City has identified the following individuals as Data Submitters
1. Water Distribution Supervisor
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1-4 City of Brea Municipal Code Chapter 13.00, Sewers
The following sections of the City’s municipal code relate to prohibited discharges:
Section 13.00.240, Prohibitions and Limitations on Discharges, states:
“No person shall discharge or allow to be discharged wastewaters directly or indirectly into city sewer facilities that cause or are capable of causing, either alone or by interaction with other substances, interference with the operation of city sewers”
Prohibited discharges are listed within this section of the Municipal Code. For example:
1. Pollutants that violate any federal, State, or local regulatory requirements
2. Pollutants that would cause the City to violate any federal, state, or local regulatory permits
3. Causes obstruction of flow in the sewer system or damage sewerage facilities
4. Produces noxious or malodorous wastewater which creates nuisance or a hazard to life or prevents entry into sewers
5. Results in toxic gases, vapors, or fumes
6. Contains radioactive wastes or isotopes
7. Causes OCSD’s treatment plant effluent to fail a toxicity test
8. Causes OCSD’s effluent or any other product of the treatment processes to be unsuitable
9. Causes discoloration or any other condition that affects the quality of OCSD’s influent or effluent
10. Creates excessive foaming
11. Violates any federal pretreatment standard, statute, regulation or ordinance
12. Has a pH less than 6 or greater than 12
13. Has a maximum biochemical oxygen demand greater than 15,000 lbs/day
14. Exceeds permitted mass emission rates
15. Contains material which will readily settle
16. Contains wax, grease, or oil of mineral origin in concentrations more tan 100 mg/l
17. Contains garbage that has not been ground or comminuted
18. Contains slug load concentrations of pollutants
19. Contains organic phosphorus compounds
20. Contains waste not in compliance with national Categorical pretreatment standards 1-5 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) In California, the NPDES Permit program is regulated by the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) to regulate the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United States. The City of Brea operates under the Santa Ana RWQCB Order # R8-2009-0030, NPDES No. CAS618030, as amended by Order No. R8-2010-0062 (and subsequent permit renewals),Waste Discharge Requirements for The County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District and The Incorporated Cities of Orange County within the Santa Ana Region Areawide Urban Storm Water Runoff Orange County.
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SECTION 2
OVERVIEW
2-1 Background
The City of Brea provides sewer collection service to the entire area within its corporate boundaries, as well as to portions of unincorporated Orange County. The existing service area consists of approximately 7,952 acres (12.4 sq miles). The service area resident population of about 46,000. The sewer system service area consists of eleven major sewersheds in which City sewers convey sewage generally south and/or west to an Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) trunk sewer or adjacent agency sewer systems. The primary elements of the sewer system are as follows:
708,750 feet (135 miles) of gravity sewers ranging in size from 4-inches to 27- inches 2,704 feet (0.5 miles) of forcemain ranging in size from 4-inches to 10-inches 3 pump stations
3,400 manholes
An overview of the City’s sewer collection system is shown on Figure 2-1. Maps of the City’s sewer system overlaid with the local drainage conveyance systems are shown on Appendix A-1 and Appendix A-2. 2-2 Previous Spill Response Plans
2-2.1 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Emergency Response Plan (2016) A Sewer Overflow Emergency Response Plan is included in Chapter 6 of the City’s 2016 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP). This section includes a description of the following:
Incoming Calls and Response
Regulatory Agencies Notification and Timeframe
Sewer Overflow Equipment
Outside Support to City
Monitoring
Reporting
Public Education
Sewer Lift Station Alarms
Appendix J of the SSMP document describes the Overflow Emergency Response Procedures. This gives a detailed description of the following:
Response Time
Sewer Overflow Assessment
Sewer Overflow Containment
Sewer Overflow Corrective Action
Clean-Up
Containment on Private Property
Post Response Activities
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#*
Brea Creek
Lift
Station
Briarwood
Lift
Station
Central Ave
Berry St
Lambert Rd
Imperial Hwy
Puente St
Berry St
Central Ave
Lambert Rd
SR-57
Birch St
Puente St
Brea Blvd
Birch St
Imperial Hwy
Kraemer Blvd
Associated
Rd
Placentia
Ave
Brea Blvd
Valencia Ave
Lambert Rd
Rose Dr
Carbon Canyon Rd
San Bernardino
County
Los Angeles County
City of
La Habra
City of
Fullerton
City of
Placentia
Los Angeles County
Sewershed 1
(Imperial) Sewershed 2
(Fullerton)
Sewershed 5
(Rolling Hills)
Sewershed 6
(Associated)
Sewershed 8
(Kraemer)
Sewershed 7
(Cypress)
Sewershed 9
(Valencia)
Sewershed 4
(Laurel)
Sewershed 3
(Brea)
Sewershed 10
(Carbon Canyon)
Sewershed 11
(Rose) La Floresta
Lift Station
Siphon
S-1
Siphon
S-2
Brea Creek
Broadrock
Renewable
Energy
Thompson
Energy
Breitburn
Energy
OCSD
Imperial Relief Interceptor/
Miller Holder Trunk
OCSD
Fullerton Brea Trunk Sewer/
Fullerton Brea Interceptor
OCSDRolling Hills Sub-Trunk
OCSD
Cypress Sub-Trunk
OCSDKraemer Interceptor
OCSDCarbon Canyon Interceptor
Brea Sphere
of Influence
Brea Sphere
of Influence
City of
Yorba Linda
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#* Brea Lift Stations
Brea Force mains
Brea Gravity Sewer
OCSD Gravity Trunk Sewers
City of Brea Boundary
Brea Sphere of Influence
0 1,500 3,000
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SPILL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Existing System
Figure 2-1
Brea Siphon Location
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2-3 Purpose
The purpose of this SERP is primarily to document spill response procedures and assist City staff in the achieving the following:
Efficient response to reported spills and dispatch of appropriate crews and equipment in a timely manner
Notification of all appropriate agencies of reported spills in a timely manner Containment of sewer spills so they do not reach a surface water Elimination of the cause of a sewer spill
Protection of public and private property
Sufficient cleanup of the impacted spill area
Documentation of all spills and response activities
Ensure appropriate staff is knowledgeable of the SERP procedures and appropriately trained Preparation of reports for submittal to regulatory agencies and other interested parties Compliance with SWRCB Order No. WQ-2022-0103-DWQ
2-4 Terminology
2-4.1 Overflows and Spills
The previous SWRCB Order WQ 2006-0003-DWQ defined Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs), as “any overflow, spill, release, discharge or diversion of untreated or partially treated wastewater from a sanitary sewer system.” SWRCB Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ defines a spill as, “a discharge of sewage from any portion of a sanitary sewer system due to a sanitary sewer system overflow, operational failure and/or infrastructure failure.
Exfiltration of sewage is not considered to be a spill under this General Order if the exfiltrated sewage remains in the subsurface and does not reach a surface water of the State”. For reporting purposes, this document will use the Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ terminology.
2-4.2 Surface Water
Per discussion with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), surface waters are defined as follows:
“Surface waters are natural water bodies that include but are not limited to: oceans, rivers, streams, lakes, vernal pools, wetlands, and estuaries.
If the natural water body or portions of it was rerouted or channelized (includes things like underground pipes, box culverts, concrete channels), it is still considered a surface water If the water body is manmade and retains water (i.e. golf course pond, home owner association lake), it is not a natural water body; and therefore, not a surface water Groundwater is not a surface water”
Orange County Flood Control District’s (OCFCD) channels, creeks, and/or basins are considered surface waters; this includes both concrete-lined channels as well as earthen bottom channels.
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2-4.3 Drainage Conveyance System
Per Attachment A of the Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ, a drainage conveyance system is defined as follows:
“A drainage conveyance system is a publicly-or privately owned separate storm sewer system, including but not limited to drainage canals, channels, pipelines, pump stations, detention basins, infiltration basins/facilities, or other facilities constructed to transport stormwater and non-stormwater flows.” 2-4.4 Waters of the State
Per Attachment A of the Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ, waters of the State is defined as follows “Surface water or groundwater within boundaries of the state as defined in Water Code section 13050(e), in which the State and Regional Water Boards have authority to protect beneficial uses. Waters of the State include, but are not limited to groundwater aquifers, surface waters, saline waters, natural washes and pools, wetlands, sloughs, and estuaries, regardless of flow or whether water exists during dry conditions. Waters of the State include Waters of the United States.” 2-4.5 Receiving Water
Per Attachment A of the Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ, a receiving water is defined as follows “Waters of the State that receives a discharge of waste.” 2-5 Spill Emergency Response Flow Chart
The detailed Spill Emergency Response Flow Chart is shown on Figure 2-2 and a simplified version is included in Appendix B-1. The flow chart summarizes the steps the City needs to take for initial spill reporting, spill correction, sewage containment and cleanup, and final spill reporting. 2-6 Coordination and Collaborations
To comply with the requirements of Order WQ-2022-0103-DWQ, the City has met with and/or collaborated its spill response procedures with the following agencies:
1. State Water Resourced Control Board (SWRCB)
2. Regional Water Quality Control Board Region 8 (RWQCB)
3. Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD)
4. Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA)
5. Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)
6. SOCAL WDR Group
7. Clean Water Summit Partners
Documentation of meetings and correspondence with the aforementioned agencies is included in Appendix D. 2-7 Spill Emergency Response Plan Report Sections
The SERP report includes the following sections:
Section 1: Authority
Section 2: Overview
Section 3: Initial Response Procedures
Section 4: Notification Procedures
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Section 5: Spill Response Procedures
Section 6: Monitoring and Reporting Procedures
Section 7: Training
2-8 Spill Response and Reporting Documents
This SERP document includes detailed response procedures for all types of spill events. Appendix B contains the pertinent documents needed in the field when responding to a spill and for reporting purposes. The intent is for these documents to be readily available to maintenance staff during a spill event, as a guide, so that appropriate notifications are made and all information needed for reporting is collected.
Appendix B-1 Spill Emergency Response Flowchart
Appendix B-2 Spill Initial Receipt Form
Appendix B-3 Spill Notification and Reporting Requirements Appendix B-4 Resource Phone List
Appendix B-5 Sewer Spill Report
Appendix B-6 Monitoring and Reporting Data by Spill Category Summary Appendix B-7 Water Sampling Requirements
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Figure 2-2
Spill Emergency Response Flowchart
Report of a Spill
Routed to Public Works Department
Superintendent during business hours
and on-call staff after hours
Crew(s) or On-call Staff
will be dispatched and arrive at
spill location within 1 hour
Initial Assessment Completed &
Additional Assistance/
Workpower is Requested
Hazardous Materials
City Spill Hazardous materials suspected?
Does the spill originate from a
City owned sewer facility?
Notify Property Owner & OCHCA or
Agency of Spill Origin
Appendix B-4 lists contact information
Contact Orange County
Fire Department
Yes
No
No
Yes
Spill Containment, Correction,
and Cleanup
The spill is the responsibility of the
property owner or facility owner of
spill origin
Contain the spill from entering
public right-of-way
Standby and offer assistance Containment
in Public Right-of-Ways
Prevent spill from entering
drainage conveyance system
Set up barriers
Divert traffic
Set up sandbags, rubber mats,
and/or absorbent material
Containment in Drainage
Conveyance Systems
Contact OCFCD
Plug catch basin or drainage
conveyance system using sand
bags and/or absorbent material
Containment in Surface Waters
Contact OCFCD for facility access
Coordinate containment and
cleanup with OCFCD
For spills equal to or greater than
50,000 gallons, notify laboratory to
collect water samples
(Appendix B-7)
Correct Spill Cause
(Blocked Gravity Sewer)
Locate downstream manhole with
limited or no flow
Use high pressure jetting in
upstream direction to clear blockage
Remove the blockage material
Call contractor to set up bypass
pumping, as needed
CCTV inspect sewer within 5 days
Cleanup in Public Right-of-Ways
and Drainage Conveyance System
Vacuum liquid and solids from the
gutters, streets, and drainage
conveyance systems
Washdown with potable water
Vacuum wash water
Dispose of spill and wash water
Document cleanup
Correct Spill Cause
(Pump Station and Forcemain)
Clear obstructions from or replace
pumps as needed
Adjust or replace valves as
needed
Call electrician as needed
Cleanup in Surface Waters
Coordinate with OCFCD for
containment and cleanup
Correct Spill Cause
(Structural Defect in Gravity Sewer)
Call contractor for bypass pumping
Call contractor to repair structural
defect
CCTV inspect within 5 days of repair
Notifications
OCHCA for all spills
OCFCD for spills entering
drainage conveyance system
OES for spills equal to or
greater than 1,000 gallons that
reaches Waters of the State
Spill Volume Estimate
See Appendices C-1 and C-2
Spill Final Destination
Identify final destination of spill
Spill Report
Begin filling out the Spill Report
in the field (Appendix B-5)
Get GPS Coordinates
Take photos & measurements
Estimate volume of total spill,
entering drainage conveyance
system, and recovered
Report to CIWQS
See Appendix B-3 for
Reporting Requirements
OCHCA: (714) 433-6000 (Bus.)
(714) 433-6419 (Office)
OCFCD: (714) 955-0600 (Bus.)
(877) 897-7455 (24 hr)
OES: (800) 852-7550 (24 hr)
Control1:(714) 628-7008 (24 hr)
Spill Notification and
Reporting
Post Spill Procedures
Clean and restock supplies
Conduct post spill assessment
Modify response procedures
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SECTION 3
INITIAL RESPONSE PROCEDURES
3-1 Receipt of Information Regarding Spills
A spill may be detected and reported by City personnel, the public, or by the pump station alarms. The field crew are available to respond to all spills 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Typically spills are reported to the following:
Business Hours - City of Brea Public Works Department (714) 990-7691 After Hours - Police Dispatch & Fire Dispatch (714) 990-7911 or 9–1–1 During normal working hours, the incoming calls are routed to the Public Works Department at (714) 990-7691.
As soon as a spill is reported, staff will fill out the initial receipt form, which is detailed in Appendix B-2. 3-2 Initial Notification to City Staff
The contact information for the City’s key staff is included in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1
City Staff Contact Information
3-2.1 Business Hours
During business hours, the dispatcher will contact the Public Works Department to notify them that a spill was reported. The dispatcher will start with the Water Distribution Superintendent and work down the list until someone is notified. Then a supervisor and/or field crew will be dispatched to the site to investigate the spill. 3-2.2 After Hours
After hours, all reports of spills will be directed to Police and Fire Dispatch, which has immediate radio and cell phone access to field crews during normal working hours and after-hours to contact on-call employees in the field or at home. The Police Dispatch Operator contacts the on-call maintenance worker (Sewer Division) when a spill is reported. Fire Department personnel are generally first responders to after-hour calls. 3-3 Initial Notification of Spills and/or Alarms at Lift Stations The three (3) lift stations have various alarm systems as follows:
1. Brea Creek Golf Course Lift Station has a sonic tranducer level control system (Milltronics Hydroranger), a backup float switch at high level and a high level gravity overflow outlet from the lift station wet well to the gravity sewer. The high level alarm is set at elevation 314.78 feet. The lift station has an automatic dialer to transmit pump seal failure and high level alarm conditions to City staff. The Name Position Telephone Number
Michael Ho Public Works Director 714-990-7698
Rudy Correa Water Distribution Superintendent 714-240-9490 Matt Matlock Water Distribution Supervisor 714-883-9644 Brian Rangel Maintenance Services Worker II 562-665-7633 Brian Ingallinera Environmental Services Coordinator 714-448-4827
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lift station has an automatic dialer to transmit to the Water Distribution Superintendent and Water Distribution Supervisor. The lift station has a transfer switch for a portable generator to be connected.
In the event of a power outage, a City crew will mobilize and connect a trailer-mounted diesel generator to provide power to run the pumps.
2. Briarwood Lift Station has a Smartcover that will notify Maintenance Service Worker (Sewer Division) and the Water Distribution Supervisor cell phone numbers.
3. La Floresta Lift Station is equipped with an alarm system to send high level warnings to the cell phones of the Water Distribution Superintendent, Water Distribution Supervisor and the on-call Maintenance Service Worker (Sewer Division). The lift station has a generator and an automatic transfer switch. 3-4 Response Time
Whether the notification of a spill occurs during normal business hours or after hours, the City has a target response time of 30 minutes for each reported spill event. In addition, for some locations, the optimal response time is much shorter than this period. The City operates the Briarwood and Brea Creek Lift Stations which are in close proximity to the Brea Canyon Channel. For both of these locations, there is a high probability that a spill event will develop into a Category 1 event due to the close proximity to a drainage channel.
The Brea Creek Lift Station is approximately 500 feet to the east of the Brea Canyon Channel and approximately 18 feet higher in elevation. The Briarwood lift station is located 300 feet to the northwest of the Brea Canyon Channel and is approximately 30 feet higher in elevation. A quick response by City operations staff is needed at both of these locations to ensure that any spill does not enter private property or the drainage channel.
The first responder will evaluate the situation and contact additional City staff and/or contractors to provide the necessary work power and/or equipment to manage the spill response. 3-5 Vehicles and Equipment
The City maintains much of the spill response equipment that it may need in house such as an emergency response vehicle, a combination/vactor truck, traffic control equipment, sewer maintenance tools, containment equipment (i.e. mats, sand bags, absorbent materials, etc.), cleanup equipment, and safety equipment for responding to sewer spills. The emergency response truck is restocked each day as needed. The City maintains several private contractors for equipment such as portable sewer pumps that it does not currently have in house.
This SERP document and spill response forms (included in Appendix B) will be available on maintenance vehicles at all times.
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SECTION 4
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
Notification to regulatory agencies and local agencies is dependent on the type of spill, the volume of the spill, the origination and end point of the spill, and/or the category of the spill as defined by Order No. WQ 2022-0103- DWQ (Order).
4-1 Spill Categories defined by Order No. WQ 2022-0103-DWQ The SWRCB spill categories are summarized in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1
Spill Categories
Spill categories are defined in the Order as follows:
Category 1 Spill
A Category 1 spill is a spill of any volume of sewage from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under this General Order that results in a discharge to:
o A surface water, including a surface water body that contains no flow or volume of water; or o A drainage conveyance system that discharges to surface waters when the sewage is not fully captured and returned to the sanitary sewer system or disposed of properly.
Any spill volume not recovered from a drainage conveyance system is considered a discharge to surface water, unless the drainage conveyance system discharges to a dedicated stormwater infiltration basin or facility.
A spill from an Enrollee-owned and/or operated lateral that discharges to a surface water is a Category 1 spill; the Enrollee shall report all Category 1 spills per Section 3.1 of Attachment E1 (Notification, Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements) of this General Order.
Spill Category1 Spill Volume Discharged to a
Surface Water
Category 1
Spill All Spills Yes
Category 2
Spill ≥ 1000 Gallons No
Category 3
Spill
≥ 50 Gallons &
< 1,000 gallons No
Category 4
Spill <50 Gallons No
1 Private spills are not categorized
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Category 2 Spill
A Category 2 spill is a spill of 1,000 gallons or greater, from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under this General Order that does not discharge to a surface water.
A spill of 1,000 gallons or greater that spills out of a lateral and is caused by a failure or blockage in the sanitary sewer system, is a Category 2 spill.
Category 3 Spill
A Category 3 spill is a spill of equal to or greater than 50 gallons and less than 1,000 gallons, from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under this General Order that does not discharge to a surface water.
A spill of equal to or greater than 50 gallons and less than 1,000 gallons, that spills out of a lateral and is caused by a failure or blockage in the sanitary sewer system is a Category 3 spill.
Category 4 Spill
A Category 4 spill is a spill of less than 50 gallons, from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under this General Order that does not discharge to a surface water.
A spill of less than 50 gallons that spills out of a lateral and is caused by a failure or blockage in the sanitary sewer system is a Category 4 spill.
Private Spill
A private spill is a spill of any volume that originates in a private sewer system or private lateral. Private spills are the responsibility of the property owner. As encouraged by SWRCB, the City will report a spill from a private sewer system or private lateral to the SWRCB CIWQS website if A spill equal or greater than 1,000 gallons or more that discharges (or has a potential to discharge) to a water of the State, or a drainage conveyance system that discharges to waters of the State; or A spill of any volume that discharges to a surface waters. 4-1.1 Category 1 Spill Clarification
“Surface Waters” are defined by SWRCB staff as natural water bodies, including portions that were rerouted or channelized. OCFCD channels, creeks, and/or basins are therefore considered surface waters; this includes both concrete-lined channels as well as earthen bottom channels. If a spill reaches any of these OCFCD facilities, it will be considered a Category 1 Spill. Surface waters within the City’s service area illustrated on Figure 4-1.
If a spill cannot be contained within the City’s drainage conveyance system, regardless of whether water is flowing or not, the spill will be considered a Category 1 Spill. If however, the spill is fully contained and removed, the impacted portion of the drainage conveyance system is cleaned, and the wash water is captured and disposed of properly, the spill will be considered Category 2, 3, or 4.
Central Ave
Berry St
Lambert Rd
Imperial Hwy
Puente St
Berry St
Central Ave
Lambert Rd
SR-57
Birch St
Puente St
Brea Blvd
Birch St
Imperial Hwy
Kraemer Blvd
Associated
Rd
Placentia
Ave
Brea Blvd
Valencia Ave
Lambert Rd
Rose Dr
Carbon Canyon Rd
Los Angeles County
City of
La Habra
City of
Fullerton
City of
Placentia
Los Angeles County
Brea Canyon
Channel
City of
Yorba Linda
Imperial Channel Loftus Diversion
Channel
Coyote Creek
Channel
Memory Garden
Storm Channel
Carbon Canyon Channel
Placentia Channel
Richfield Channel
Fullerton Creek Channel
Creek
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OCFCD Drainage Conveyance System
Brea Storm Drains
City of Brea Boundary
Brea Sphere of Influence
0 1,250 2,500
Feet
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SPILL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Drainage Conveyance Systems
and Surface Waters
Figure 4-1
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
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4-2 Notification to Regulatory Agencies
4-2.1 Notification Responsibilities
Once the field crew verifies a spill has occurred, they will notify the Water Distribution Superintendent, who will be in charge of contacting and/or delegating a designee to contact all regulatory agencies, as needed. A summary of notifications that will be made is shown in Table 4-2.
If the Water Distribution Superintendent is unavailable and the field crew experiences delays or conflicts or requires additional resolution toward responding to the spill, the Public Works Director shall be contacted to provide direction. The Public Works Director shall also be responsible for contacting the regulatory agencies, as needed.
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Notification Requirements
4-2.2 California Office of Emergency Services
The California Office of Emergency Services (OES) will be notified when the total spill volume is 1,000 gallons or greater, the spill originates from the City’s sewer system and has discharged or is threatening to discharge to a waters of the State (includes surface water and groundwater). OES will be notified even if the spill is partially contained or recovered.
If the volume of a large spill is uncertain or the final destination of the spill is undetermined, the City will contact OES to report the spill and obtain an Emergency Services Control Number.
California Office of Emergency Services (OES)
(800) 852-7550
Spill Category Notify Conditions
OES Total Spill Volume >=1,000 gallons
even if the spill is partially contained or recovered
OCHCA All
OCFCD All
OES Spill Reaches Waters of the State (Groundwater)
even if the spill is partially contained or recovered
OCHCA All
OCFCD Spill Enters a Storm Drain
OCHCA All
OCFCD Spill Enters a Storm Drain
OCHCA All
OCFCD Spill Enters a Storm Drain
OCHCA All
OCFCD Spill Enters a Storm Drain
OCHCA All
OCFCD Spill Enters a Storm Drain
OES = Office of Emergency Services
OCHCA = Orange County Health Care Agency
OCFCD = Orange County Flood Control District
City Owned Lateral
Spill
Private System or
Private Lateral Spill
Category 1
Spill
Category 2
Spill
Category 4
Spill
Category 3
Spill
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4-2.3 Orange County Health Care Agency
The Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) will be notified of all spills originating from the City’s sewer system, as well as private spills. Based on the information provided, OCHCA staff will determine the need for a site investigation or other actions to protect the public and environment. If needed, OCHCA may work with private property owners to ensure that private spills are contained, corrected and cleaned up.
Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA)
General Reporting (714) 433 – 6000
Office Staff: (714) 433 – 6419
After Hours (Control 1) (714) 628 – 7008
4-2.4 Orange County Flood Control District
The Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) will be notified of any spill that reaches any type of drainage conveyance system and/or surface water, whether it is owned by the City of Brea or OCFCD. The drainage facilities considered surface waters within the City’s service area are shown on Figure 4-1. This includes any spill that reaches a catch basin, storm drain manhole, or structural Best Management Practice (BMP) and has the potential to enter a drainage conveyance system. Based on the information provided, OCFCD staff will determine the need for a site investigation or other actions to protect surface waters.
OCFCD and the City of Brea have entered into a Water Quality Ordinance Implementation Agreement, which allows OCFCD to act on behalf of the City in providing assistance with containment and cleanup of spills within the City’s drainage conveyance systems. Written authorization (via email or text) is needed prior to OCFCD’s response, in order to implement the Agreement.
The County has developed an on-line “Water Pollution” service request website (see below) for all spills that reach a drainage conveyance system and/or OCFCD facility. This online reporting may be conducted on a desktop computer or mobile device and is the best way to notify OCFCD of a spill event. The City will be notified of the receipt of the spill report electronically to ensure that the online notification has been conducted appropriately.
https://myoceservices.ocgov.com/ServiceRequest
The required spill information for the online spill reporting includes:
Location
Date and Time
Is the spill located on private property?
Pollution category
Is the spill in liquid form?
What is the volume and units?
Who is the responsible party?
Nearest cross streets
Additional comments
In addition to the online request, the Water Distribution Superintendent or field crew will contact OCFCD by phone if immediate assistance is needed (i.e. access to locked OCFCD facilities, additional guidance for response to large spills, etc.).
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Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD)
Business Hours: (714) 955 – 0600
24 Hour Hotline: (877) 897 – 7455
After Hours (Control 1): (714) 628 – 7008
4-2.5 Spill Notification Information
Notification to OES, OCHCA, and OCFCD will occur as soon as possible, but no later than (2) hours from the verification of the spill. At minimum, the following information will be provided:
a. Name and phone number of person making notification
b. Estimated spill volume in gallons;
c. Estimated spill rate from the system (gallons per minute); d. Estimated discharge rate (gallons per minute) directly into surface waters or indirectly into a drainage conveyance system;
e. Spill incident description
Brief narrative of the spill event, and
Spill incident location (address, city, and zip code) and closest cross streets and/or landmarks; f. Name and phone number of the contact person on-scene; g. Date and time the Enrollee was informed of the spill event; h. Name of the sanitary sewer system causing the spill; i. Spill cause or suspected cause (if known);
j. Amount of spill contained;
k. Name of receiving water body receiving or potentially receiving discharge; and l. Description of water body impact and/or potential impact to beneficial uses. 4-2.6 Notification of Spill Report Updates
Following initial notifications and prior to certifying the spill report in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, per SWRCB requirements detailed in Appendix B-3; the Water Distribution Superintendent will provide updates to OES, OCHCA, and OCFCD regarding substantial changes to:
a. Estimated spill volume (increase or decrease in gallons initially estimated); b. Estimated discharge volume directly into Waters of the State or indirectly into a drainage conveyance system (increase or decrease in gallons initially estimated); and c. Additional impact(s) to the waters of the State and beneficial uses 4-3 Private Property Owners
If a spill originates on private property and has neither reached the public right-of-way nor shows signs of imminent danger of reaching the public right-of-way, the field crew will notify the property owner or property manager of the spill. The property owner will be informed that it is their responsibility to hire a contractor or plumber to correct the cause of the spill. If the contractor or plumber is unable to correct the cause, the field
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crew may take the necessary action to correct the cause of the spill. If appropriate, the property owner will then be informed that the cost of the work will be their responsibility. The property owner will also be advised not to use water until the cause of the spill has been corrected and the spill has been cleaned up.
As previously mentioned, OCHCA will be informed of all private spills. 4-4 On-Call Contractors
The City’s field crew are well trained in performing the majority of the work necessary to mitigate a spill. Based upon the initial spill assessment, the responding field crew may request additional crews, equipment, and/or on-call contractors. Tasks that may require the use of on-call contractors include but are not limited to; replacement of structurally damaged sewers, requirement for shoring with sheet piling, dewatering, bypass pumping, and open excavation extending past one day.
The City’s on-call contractors are listed in Table 4-3.
Table 4-3
On-Call Contractors
4-5 Orange County Fire Authority
Hazardous materials may cause physical harm or harm to health. These materials can be detected by odor, foamy residue, or oil sheen. If the spill is suspected to involve hazardous materials, the field crew will Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) will be notified for assistance. Since the suspicious material may be flammable, all field crew will keep a safe distance away until OCFA has assessed the situation.
Orange County Fire Authority
(714) 744-0455
9–1–1
4-6 Southern California Edison (SCE)
If the spill has been determined to have been caused by an electrical outage at a City lift station, the field crew will contact Southern California Edison (SCE) get power restored.
Southern California Edison
(800) 611 – 1911
4-7 Nearby Sewer Agencies
If the spill originates from another agency’s sewer system, the responsible agency will be immediately notified by the field crew. The nearby sewer agency contact information is summarized in Table 4-4.
Contractor Services Telephone Number
Jamison Engineering Lift Station Maintenance (714) 434-9196 Pro-Pipe CCTV Inspection, Pipe Cleaning, Pipe
Repairs, Vactor Services, Pressure Jetting
(909) 598-9743
(800) 386-1497
(714) 920-1648
Performance Pipeline CCTV Inspection, Pipe Cleaning, Pipe Repairs, Vactor Services, Pressure Jetting (714) 536-7386 United Pumping Service, Inc. Bypass pumping (626) 961-9326
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Nearby Sewer Agencies
The field crew will start containment and provide assistance if the spill poses a threat to the public health, waters of the State, public property, and/or private property, especially if they are the first to arrive at the spill site. The field crew will remain at the spill site until the other agency arrives to take over responsibility of the spill.
The City of Brea is a member agency of Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County (WEROC), which supports and manages countywide emergency preparedness, planning, response, and recovery efforts for water and wastewater agencies in Orange County. In the event of a spill, WEROC member agencies, and other nearby agencies can be contacted if additional combination trucks, equipment, and/or work power are needed.
4-8 Laboratories
If the spill is equal to or greater than 50,000 gallons and has reached surface waters, one of the City approved laboratories (Sierra Analytical Laboratories or Associated Laboratories) will be contacted by the Water Distribution Superintendent to sample the receiving waters.
Sierra Analytical Laboratories Incorporated (Sierra Analytical) (949) 348-9389
Associated Laboratories
(714) 771-6900
4-9 Traffic Control
If a spill is within the public right-of-way, traffic control will be set up to direct the public and vehicle traffic around the spill location. Traffic control will be set per the current version of the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH) Standards and/or the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The City of Brea Police Department will be contacted when extensive traffic and crowd control is necessary.
City of Brea Police Department
(714) 990-7623
4-10 Public Advisory
The City will provide any signage and/or other public notification to educate the public of the spill, as required by the OES or OCHCA.
4-11 Media Notification
The Orange County Health Care Agency, in coordination with City staff, will determine if and when the media will be informed of a spill incident. Re
Sewer Agency Telephone Number
Orange County Sanitation District (714) 593-7025
City of Fullerton Maintenance Services (714) 738-6897
City of Placentia Public Works (714) 993-8245
City of Yorba Linda Public Works (714) 961-7170
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4-12 Resource Phone List
All contact information can be found in the Resource Phone list, summarized in Table 4-5 and Appendix B-4.
Table 4-5
Resources Phone List
Public Works Director 714-990-7698
Water Distribution Superintendent 714-240-9490
Water Distribution Supervisor 714-883-9644
Maintenance Services Worker II 562-665-7633
Environmental Services Coordinator 714-448-4827
Brea Fire Department (714) 900-7944 (714) 900-7911
Orange County Fire Authority (714) 744-0455 9-1-1
Brea Police Department (714) 990-7623 (714) 990-7911
California Highway Patrol Orange County Communication Center (949) 559-7888 (714) 559-7888 County of Orange Sheriff's Department (949) 770-6011 (949) 770-6011 Orange County Control 1 (Emergency Communications Bureau) (714) 628-7008 (714) 628-7008 Southern California Edison (800) 611-1911
State of California, Office of Emergency Services (800) 852-7550 Orange County Fire Authority (714) 744-0455 9-1-1
Orange County Health Care Agency (714) 433-6000 (714) 628-7008 (Control 1) Office Staff (714) 433-6419
Private Property (714) 433-6140
(714) 433-6000 (714) 936-4697 (mobile)
Public Right-of-way (714) 433-6015
Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) (714) 955-0600 (714) 628-7008 (Control 1) 24-Hour Hotline (877) 897-7455 (877) 897-7455
“Water Pollution” service request
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Region 8 (951) 782-4130 (951) 782-4130 Najah Amin (951) 320-6362
Orange County Sanitation District (714) 593-7025
City of Fullerton Maintenance Services (714) 738-6897
City of Fullerton Police Dispatch (714) 738-6800
City of Placentia Public Works (714) 993-8245
City of Placentia Police Dispatch (714) 993-8064
City of Yorba Linda Public Works (714) 961-7170
Jamison Engineering (714) 434-9196 (714) 620-5048
(Don Jamison)
Pro-Pipe
(909) 598-9743
(800) 386-1497
(714) 920-1648
[email protected]
(Nick Herrera)
Performance Pipeline (714) 536-7386
United Pumping Service, Inc. (626) 961-9326
http://www.unitedpumping.com
[email protected]
(Pamela Heintz)
Sierra Analytical Laboratory
(ELAP Certificate 2320) - Rick Forsyth (949) 348-9389 www.sierralabs.net/[email protected] Associated Laboratories (714) 771-6900 www.associatedlabs.com [email protected]
Notification Agencies
Nearby Sewer Agencies
Laboratory and Environmental Consultant
On-Call Contractors
Emergency Contacts
City Contacts
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SPILL RESPONSE PROCEDURES
5-1 General
The detailed Spill Emergency Response Flow Chart is provided in Figure 2-2 and a simplified version is provided in Appendix B-1. The flow chart details the steps that will be taken from initial notification of a spill to the final reporting of the spill to regulatory agencies.
The following procedures generally apply when there are dry weather conditions. The procedures during wet weather conditions will be similar, except the drainage conveyance system will not be entered or blocked due to potential flooding.
5-2 Preliminary Assessment Procedures
The first responder to a spill, typically the Water Distribution Superintendent or Water Distribution Supervisor or Maintenance Services Worker II will evaluate the situation and contact additional City staff and/or contractors to provide the necessary work power and/or equipment to manage the spill response.
Upon arrival at the spill location, the field crew will do the following:
1. Perform a quick investigation/assessment of the spill
2. Take photos of the spill and surrounding area
3. Determine the extent of the spill
4. Determine what agencies need to be notified
5. Determine what additional resources are needed. Additional crews and/or equipment will typically be requested under the following circumstances:
a. A sewer spill is confirmed and additional work power and equipment is needed. If a combination truck is not already onsite, one will be brought to the spill site immediately. As stated in Section 4- 4, the City will contact on-call contactors to provide combination truck services, when additional capacity, expertise, and/or work power is needed.
b. A spill has entered or has the potential to enter the drainage conveyance system, requiring two or more crews to simultaneously address the cause of the spill and to contain the sanitary sewer spill. c. It is determined that additional expertise and/or work power is required to correct or contain a spill.
If it is determined or suspected that the spill is a hazardous material spill, the Orange County Fire Authority will be contacted. If the sewer spill is determined to originate from a private sewer lateral or private sewer system, the property owner or property manager will be contacted. If the sewer spill is determined to originate from another sewer system, the agency who owns the system will be contacted. In each of the aforementioned cases, the field crew will remain on standby and assist as needed. 5-3 Traffic Control and Crowd Control
As stated in Section 4-9, if a spill reaches the public right-of-way, traffic control will be set up to direct the public and automobile traffic around the spill location. The City of Brea Police Department will be contacted if extensive traffic and crowd control is necessary.
All traffic control will comply with the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH) standards.
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5-4 Containment Procedures
5-4.1 Public Right-of-Way
If a spill originates from the City’s sewer system in a public right-of-way or street, the field crew will set up barriers and divert traffic and the public away from the spill, using equipment such as signs, cones, delineators, barricades, arrow boards, and tape.
The field crew shall take all necessary measures to contain the spill or direct the spill to a location where it can be vacuumed up. If at all possible, field crew will contain the spill in the street and prevent sewage from entering the drainage conveyance system by locating the nearest entry point(s) to the drainage conveyance system.
The sewer and drainage conveyance system map (Appendix A-1 and Appendix A-2) can be used to locate the catch basins and drainage conveyance systems downstream of the spill location. Sewage will be blocked from entering catch basins, manhole covers and structural BMPs by using sandbags, rubber mats, absorbent materials, etc.
The City uses the following approach to contain spills and to prevent discharge from entering a storm drain:
a. Sandbags are used to form a barricade to contain the spill on the site b. The field crew blocks the catch basin with polyethylene sheeting and sandbags to prevent a spill from entering the storm drain system
c. With the barricades in place, City crews use the combination/vactor truck to vacuum up the spill and wash down water at the barricades
If necessary, bypass pumping will be implemented to pump the sewage from upstream of the spill location to a downstream sewer via a contractor.
To collect the information necessary for completing the spill report to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), the field crew shall document the time the spill started and the time the cause of the spill was corrected. If possible, photographs and/or video footage of the spill will be taken at different times during the spill event because the volumes will likely change over time. 5-4.2 Drainage Conveyance Systems
If the spill does enter the drainage conveyance system, the sewer crew will do everything possible to prevent the spill from reaching surface waters, which are shown on the maps included in Appendix A-1 and Appendix A-2.
If feasible, the sewer crew will plug the catch basin where the spill entered or open a manhole downstream and place sandbags and/or other absorbent material in the drainage conveyance system to contain the spill. Then the spill will be removed using a combination/vactor truck.
If sewage leaves the catch basin, the storm drain itself will be blocked downstream of the spill and used as a containment device to prevent discharge to surface waters.
OCFCD must be contacted when a spill reaches a conveyance system and can also provide additional assistance in containing and removing the spill.
5-4.3 OCFCD Facilities/Surface Waters
If the spill reaches an OCFCD facility/surface water, OCFCD will be contacted. The City will likely need OCFCD crews to access any of the nearby channels/surface water because the gates to the access roads are typically locked. Upon authorization of the Water Quality Ordinance Implementation Agreement (via email/ text message
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by the City of Brea), OCFCD will send crews out to conduct containment and cleanup. City crews will coordinate with OCFCD and assist in any way possible.
5-4.4 Private Sewer System or Laterals
If the a spill is assessed and it is determined that the cause/blockage originates from a private sewer system or lateral and it has neither reached public right-of-way nor shown signs of imminent danger of it reaching public right-of-way, the field crew will locate the property owner or manager, to the extent possible, to inform them of their responsibility to contain the spill, eliminate the cause, and cleanup the spill. Private property owners or managers will be informed of their responsibility to hire a contractor or plumber to correct the cause of the spill, at the property owner’s expense. If needed, the field crew will provide contact information for private plumbers that the property owner can call to remove the blockage.
If the property owner cannot be located or does not address the problem, or if there is imminent danger of the spill reaching the public right-of-way or a storm drain catch basin, the field crew will address the spill as if it were on public property. In the event that the City crew must contain the spill and remove the blockage in a private sewer or sewer lateral, the field crew shall document the time and material spent to contain the spill and shall prepare a time and materials invoice for the property owner or management company for City services rendered.
Property owners will be advised not to use water until the cause of the spill has been resolved. If necessary, the City’s staff is able to shut off the water supply.
Whether the spill occurs in a City sewer system, or a private sewer system or sewer lateral, the field crew will remain on site until the problem is resolved and the spill is stopped and cleaned up. The field crew will remain at the spill site to verify that work by the property owner’s plumber and/o the City crew eliminates the cause of the spill and completes the required clean-up.
5-4.5 Wet Weather Conditions
The function of a drainage conveyance system is to prevent flooding, which provides safety to the public as well as protection of public and private property. If a spill enters the drainage conveyance system during a wet weather event, the drainage conveyance system will not be entered or blocked if such action could potentially cause flooding. Additionally, the field crew shall not enter the drainage conveyance system if unsafe conditions are observed.
Under wet weather conditions, the field crew will concentrate on correcting the cause of the spill to minimize the volume that is discharged to surface waters and prevent additional discharge of sewage into the drainage conveyance system.
The determination of “wet weather conditions” will be at the discretion of the field crew. It is assumed to be wet weather conditions if the catch basin or drainage conveyance system cannot be blocked for fear of causing flooding on the street or in the drainage conveyance system. Under these conditions, the spill cannot be contained.
5-5 Correction Procedures
5-5.1 Gravity Sewers
Sewer spills may be the result of blockages due to heavy grease, roots, or other obstructions. Spills may also be the result of structural deficiencies, which include but are not limited to collapsed pipes, broken pipes, deformed pipes, and severe offset joints.
After containment of the sewer spill, the field crew and/or contractor will eliminate the cause of the spill.
Corrective actions will include the following:
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1. Spill due to pipe blockage
In the case of blockages, the field crew will open manhole lids downstream of the spill. High pressure jetting in the upstream direction from the first manhole found without or with limited sewage flowing through it, will be used to clear the blockage. The blockage material will be removed at the manhole.
Upon clearing the blockage, CCTV inspection will be performed as soon as possible, but no less than five (5) days after the spill event, to verify the blockage has been cleared and the condition of the sewer line. At a minimum, the location of the pipe blockage and three reaches downstream of the pipe blockage will be CCTV inspected. If a structural deficiency is found, the Water Distribution Superintendent, Water Distribution Supervisor and/or Maintenance Services Worker II will be informed so that a plan for repair can be developed.
2. Spill that requires bypass pumping
The field crew may determine that bypass pumping will be required if the blockage cannot be cleared in a timely manner, if a pipe has failed, or if the spill is large and has the potential to endanger public health, enter drainage conveyance system catch basins and manholes, discharge to a surface water, or damage private property. If bypass pumping is required, the City will contact an on-call contractor, as listed in Table 4-3.
Optionally, if bypass pumping is not feasible, the field crew will block the upstream manhole and use the City’s large combination truck to vacuum sewage out of it while the cause of the spill is corrected. 5-5.2 Lift Station Corrections
Corrective actions will include the following:
1. Spill caused by a pump failure
In the event of a pump failure, the Public Works staff will switch the lift station to operate with the backup pump. Jamison Engineering is utilized for any maintenance issues at the City lift stations.
If one pump at the station can be operated, the Public Works staff will address the pump failure as follows:
If there is an obstruction in the pump that can be removed easily, the obstruction will be cleared and the pump will be placed back into service.
If the failure is due to a closed check valve, the check valve setting will be adjusted. If the failure is due to a broken check valve or isolation valve, the broken valve will be replaced.
The Water Distribution Superintendent, Water Distribution Supervisor or the Maintenance Services Worker II will determine if the valve can be salvaged. If not, a new valve will be ordered to replace the broken valve.
If the failure is due to severe ragging or if the failure is due to a broken pump, the Water Distribution Superintendent, Water Distribution Supervisor or the Maintenance Services Worker II will consult with its on-call contractor, Jamison Engineering to determine and coordinate the installation of a replacement pump and/or get the ragging cleared and the pump fixed.
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The Water Distribution Superintendent, Water Distribution Supervisor or the Maintenance Services Worker II will determine if the removed pump can be salvaged. If not, a new pump will be ordered to replace the broken pump.
2. Spill caused by a power failure at a lift station
Southern California Edison (SCE) will be contacted to return power service in the event of a failure at a lift station is due to a power outage.
If the spill is due to an electrical failure at the lift station, the Water Distribution Superintendent, Water Distribution Supervisor or the Maintenance Services Worker II will consult with its on-call contractor Jamison Engineering to determine if the motor can be salvaged or not and/or coordinate the ordering and installation of a replacement motor, if needed.
La Floresta Lift Station has a 80kW standby diesel engine permanent generator. If upon arrival to the field crew finds that the automatic transfer switch has failed to connect to the generator, the generator will be set as the main power source.
Brea Creek Golf Course Lift Station has a portable generator connection. A portable generator (provided by a contractor) will be connected to provide temporary power to this station, as needed.
Briarwood Lift Station has neither a permanent generator nor a portable generator connection. Bypass pumping will be implemented at this location, as needed. The City utilizes United Pumping Service, Inc. for bypass pumping services.
3. Spill caused by a mechanical failure at a lift station The City utilizes United Pumping Service, Inc. for bypass pumping services. Bypass pumping may be needed under the following circumstances:
Rising sewage levels in the wet well are greater than the pump start setting Failure of both pumps and/or motors leave the lift station inoperable No power is available
The suction end of the bypass pump will be placed into the bottom of the wet well. The discharge hose will be connected to one of the adjacent manholes downstream of the lift station.
If bypass pumping is not feasible or the existing forcemain(s) are not operable, the field crew will use the combination/vactor truck to vacuum the wastewater from the wet well as the lift station failure is being fixed. Wastewater will be decanted back into the system at a downstream manhole or disposed of at an OCSD treatment facility. Neighboring agencies and/or contractors will be contacted if additional combination/vactor trucks are needed.
In instances where bypass pumping cannot be utilized, a combination/vactor truck will be brought in to pump out and transport the influent sewage flow to a downstream manhole or disposed of at an OCSD treatment facility
Should the spill response work continue beyond one shift, the field crew supervisor for the current shift will refer all pertinent information to the field crew supervisor for the next shift, including details of any problems reported by customers. The field crew supervisor will collect all information regarding the spill, and complete a field report prior to leaving the site.
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5-6 Cleanup Procedures
Once the cause of the spill has been corrected and the spill contained, the field crew will clean up all sewage.
All spill and wash water will be vacuumed and decanted back to the sewer system at a downstream manhole, preferably at a deep manhole with a large diameter pipe downstream. The flow through the discharge hose will be controlled using the drain valve handle so as not to surcharge the sewer system. Solids are disposed of at an OCSD treatment plant in Fountain Valley.
5-6.1 Public Right-of- Ways
Initially, all sewage will be vacuumed from the gutter and street. Any remaining solids and semisolids within the public right-of-way will be swept, raked, and picked-up. The impacted area will then be washed down with potable water until all evidence of sewage is removed. Water used for cleanup will be measured and recorded.
The wash water will be removed by vacuuming.
5-6.2 Drainage Conveyance System
Once the spill volume has been vacuumed out of the drainage conveyance system, it will be cleaned. The solids will be removed, and the drainage conveyance system will be washed down with potable water. Water used for cleanup will be measured and recorded. The wash water will be removed by vacuuming. 5-6.3 OCFCD Facilities/Surface Waters
If the spill reaches a OCFCD facility/surface water, the City will coordinate the cleanup efforts with OCFCD and assist in any way possible. OCFCD field crew will provide assistance with most spills. For larger spills and upon authorization of the Water Quality Ordinance Implementation Agreement (via email/ text message by the City), OCFCD has three (3) on-call contractors that can assist with clean up services. 5-6.4 Private Property
If there is damage to private property due to a spill originating from a City sewer, the field crew may perform cleanup as needed such as the following activities:
Initial clean up, including wiping and cleaning furniture Collect solid waste material
Remove standing fluid from both indoor and outdoor areas Take photographs and video footage of the damaged and undamaged areas Inform the property owner of their right to hire a professional sewer cleanup service, which will be reimbursed by the City.
If the spill originated from a private lateral or private sewer system, the City is not responsible for the cleanup but may assist to the extent deemed feasible.
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SECTION 6
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURES
6-1 State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Requirements Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ states:
“The Spill Emergency Response Plan must include procedures to comply with the notification, monitoring, and reporting requirements of this General Order, State law and regulations, and applicable Regional Water Board Orders.”
All notification, monitoring, reporting and record keeping requirements are detailed in Attachment E1 of the Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ.
6-2 Spill Monitoring Procedures
Monitoring requirements are summarized in Attachment E-1 of Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ. The monitoring and reporting requirements are summarized in Appendix B-6.
The City will monitor the progression of the spill from the time the field crew arrives at the spill location to the time that the spill is fully contained and cleaned up. Without impeding the containment, cleanup, and/or correction of the spill cause, the field crew will monitor the response procedures with photography, video recordings, and notes.
6-2.1 Global Positioning System Coordinates
For all spill categories, the global positioning system (GPS) coordinates will be determined for:
The system location where the spill originated. For multiple appearance points of a single spill event, the points closest to the spill origin.
Representing the full spread and reach of the spill, if available The latitude and longitude will be recorded from navigation equipment, cell phones, or other technology. The spill coordinates are further verified with a desktop analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Google Earth, or other computer based mapping programs. 6-2.2 Photography
The spill response will be documented with photographs and video recordings of the following:
Location of the spill and/or spill origin
Extent of spill spread and spill boundaries
Drainage conveyance system entry and exit locations
The location(s) of discharge into surface waters, as applicable The location(s) of clean up
Waterbody bank erosion
Floating matter
Water surface sheen (potentially from oil and grease) Discoloration of receiving water
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Impact to the receiving water
Post-cleanup site conditions
6-2.3 Spill Start Time
The time that the spill was reported will be recorded on the Spill Initial Receipt Form, included in Appendix B-2 upon initial notification of a spill. If the initial start time is unknown, the time the spill is initially reported will be used as the spill start time. If the spill volume is not consistent with the recorded spill start time, the person who initially reported the spill and/or other residents will be interviewed to get a better understanding of when the spill actually began.
6-2.4 Spill Volume Estimation
Spill volumes will be calculated by one of the methodologies that are documented in the Sewer Spill Estimation Guide, included in Appendix C-1. The guidebook was developed by the Orange County Area Waste Discharge Requirements Steering Committee to address the SWRCB spill reporting requirements.
Although the guidebook discusses many volume estimation methods, a few are commonly used by the City.
For estimating the volume of small spills, typically the Visual Method, Pictorial Reference Method or Measured Volume Method is implemented. For larger spills, the Gutter Flow Method might be implemented. And if the spill is isolated to the pick or vent holes in the manhole cover, the Pick and Vent Holes Method will be used.
Visual or Eyeball Method
The Visual Method is typically used for small spills (under 200 gallons) on hard surfaces. Field crew must imagine the amount of water that would spill from a bucket or barrel and estimate the volume.
Pictorial Reference Method
The Pictorial Reference Method involves the use of either the San Diego Manhole Overflow Rate Chart or the CWEA Southern Section Collection Systems Committee (SSCSC) Manhole Overflow Gauge Chart. Field crew will select the picture that most accurately represents the spill being estimated. The flowrate (gpm) associated with the picture multiplied by the spill duration time will determine the spill volume.
Measured Volume Method
The Measured Volume Method requires field crew to measure the shape, dimensions, and depth of the contained spill. The dimensions are used to calculate the area of the spill and the depth is used to calculate the volume. For irregular spill shapes, the spill area will be broken into multiple simple geometric shapes that can be combined to represent the total spill area. Various spill depths will be measured to get an average depth of the spill.
When the spill is a wet spot on the ground, the depth of the spill will be estimated to be 1/32” for asphalt and 1/64” for concrete.
Gutter Flow Method
The Gutter Flow Method can be used for estimating spill volumes in open channels such as ditches, curb and gutter, etc. The cross sectional area and the velocity of the flow in the channel is needed to use this method.
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The cross sectional area is calculated as follows:
Curb and Gutter with V-Shape
Cross Sectional Area (ft2) = (1/2) x Depth x Width
Rectangular Channels
Cross Sectional Area (ft2) = Depth (ft) x Width (ft)
The velocity in the channel can be measured by dropping a small floating object (leaf, small piece of wood or paper, etc.) into the flow and timing how long it takes to travel a measured distance. The velocity is calculated as follows:
Spill Velocity (ft/s) = Premeasured Travel Distance (ft) ÷ Recorded Travel Time (seconds) The volume is measured as:
Volume (ft3) = Spill Time (seconds) x Cross Sectional Area (ft2) x Spill Velocity (ft/s)
Volume (gal) = Volume (ft3) x 7.4805 (gal/ ft3)
The flowrate and volume will be calculated whenever the spill flowrate visually changes. Additional depths, widths, and velocities will be measured whenever there is a change in flowrate. The time the flowrate changed, which is necessary to calculate the corresponding spill volumes, will be identified. The total flow volume will be calculated as the sum of the individual volumes.
Pick and Vent Holes Method
The Pick and Vent Holes Method will be used if spill is isolated to the pick and vent holes in the manhole cover. The diameter of the pick/vent holes and the height of the sewage plume existing the holes will be measured.
The flowrate through each pick/vent hole will be estimated using Table 6-1. The total spill volume will be calculated as follows:
Volume (gal) = Flowrate (gpm) x Number of Holes x Spill Time (min)
The flowrate and volume calculations will be estimated whenever the plume height visually changes. The new plume height will be measured and the time the plume changed will be recorded to calculate the corresponding spill volumes. The total flow volume will be the sum of the individual volume calculations.
Field Inspection Forms
Field Inspection forms for the Pictorial Reference Method, Measured Volume Method, the Gutter Flow Method, and the Pick and Vent Hole Method are included in Appendix C-2, which should always be available on the response vehicles. Forms will be replenished after each spill event.
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0.50 0.063 0.23
0.50 0.125 0.33
0.50 0.250 0.47
0.50 0.500 0.66
0.50 0.750 0.81
0.50 1.000 0.94
0.75 0.063 0.51
0.75 0.125 0.72
0.75 0.250 1.02
0.75 0.500 1.44
0.75 0.750 1.77
0.75 1.000 2.04
1.00 0.063 0.88
1.00 0.125 1.25
1.00 0.250 1.77
1.00 0.500 2.50
1.00 0.750 3.06
1.00 1.000 3.54
1.00 0.063 0.44
1.00 0.125 0.63
1.00 0.250 0.89
1.00 0.500 1.25
1.00 0.750 1.53
1.00 1.000 1.77
1.00 1.500 2.17
1.00 2.000 2.51
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Vent Hole (Circular) Pick Hole (Semi Circle)
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6-2.5 Estimated Spill Travel Time
Spill travel time from the point of entry into the drainage conveyance system to the point of discharge into a receiving water will need to be estimated if a spill does enter the drainage conveyance system and reaches a surface/receiving water. The spill travel time can be calculated by using actual times recorded by staff as to when the spill entered the drainage conveyance system and when spill entered the receiving water.
If the spill is continuously flowing and the time of entry is unknown, the velocity of the flow will be estimated.
This will be done by floating an object (leaf, small piece of wood or paper, etc.) in the spill flow for a known distance and recording the time of travel. The velocity is calculated as follows:
Spill Velocity (ft/s) = Premeasured Travel Distance (ft) ÷ Recorded Travel Time (seconds) The distance from the point of entry to the drainage conveyance system to the point of entry to the receiving water will be estimated by using available GIS mapping data. The total time of travel will be calculated as follows:
Recorded Travel Time (seconds) = Travel Distance (ft) ÷ Spill Velocity (ft/s) The City will contact OCFCD to help with estimating the spill travel time for large spills that reached their facilities. The spill velocity will depend on the size of the spill, the geometry and material of the drainage conveyance system or open channel, and existing flows within the facilities. 6-2.6 Receiving Water – Water Quality Sampling and Analysis For spills estimated at 50,000 gallons or greater and discharged into a surface water, the following water quality sampling must be conducted no later than 18 hours after the potential discharge to a surface water is known.
The sampling requirements are described below and summarized in Appendix B-7.
Definitions
As defined in Section 2-4:
A drainage conveyance system is a publicly- or privately-owned separate storm sewer system, including but not limited to drainage canals, channels, pipelines, pump stations, detention basins, infiltration basins/facilities, or other facilities constructed to transport stormwater and non-stormwater flows.
A receiving water is a water of the State that receives a discharge of waste. Surface waters are natural water bodies that include but are not limited to: oceans, rivers, streams, lakes, vernal pools, wetlands, and estuaries. OCFCD channels, creeks, and/or basins are considered surface waters; this includes both concrete-lined channels as well as earthen bottom channels.
Receiving Water Sampling Locations
Receiving water samples will be collected at the following locations:
DCS-001: A point in a drainage conveyance system (DCS) before the flow discharges into a receiving water. This is upstream of RSW-001.
RSW-001 (Point of Discharge): A point in the receiving water where the sewage initially enters the receiving water.
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RSW-00U (Upstream of Point of Discharge): A point in the receiving water, upstream of the point of sewage discharge, to capture ambient conditions absent of sewage discharge impacts. This is upstream of RSW-001.
RSW-001D (Downstream of Point of Discharge): A point in the receiving water, downstream of the point of sewage discharge, where the spill material is fully mixed with the receiving water.
There are two exceptions to the water sampling requirements: If the receiving water has no flow during the duration of the spill, the City can report “No Sampling Due to No Flow”. If there are access restrictions or unsafe conditions that prevents compliance, the City can provide documentation of the restrictions or safety hazards.
Receiving Water Sampling Frequency
At minimum, water samples will be collected at each location, once a day, for each day of the duration of the spill.
Receiving Water Sample Analysis
At minimum, the receiving water samples will be analyzed for the following:
Ammonia, and
Appropriate bacterial indicator(s) per the applicable Basin Plan water quality objectives, including one or more of the following, unless directed otherwise by the Regional Water Board:
o Total Coliform Bacteria
o Fecal Coliform Bacteria
o E-coli
o Enterococcus
Receiving Water Quality Analysis Specifications
Water Quality Samples will be conducted in accordance with sufficiently sensitive test methods approved under Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 136, which are summarized in Appendix B-7.
Per Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ, all water samples must be performed by a laboratory that has accreditation through the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP). The City’s laboratory is ELAP accredited and is capable of providing the necessary sampling and testing services that are required by Order WQ 2022- 0103-DWQ.
6-3 Reporting Procedures
6-3.1 CIWQS Notification Procedures
All spill reporting is required to be submitted electronically to the online California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS) database (https://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov/) unless specified otherwise in Attachment E1 of Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ. Electronic reporting may solely be conducted by the Legally Responsible Official (LRO) or Data Submitter(s) previously designated by the LRO.
Legally Responsible Officials (LROs) are responsible for certifying the City’s spill reports on the CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. Data Submitters may enter spill data on the CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, but do not have the authority to certify the reporting data. The City’s LROs and Data Submitters are detailed in Section 1-3.
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Any information protected by the Homeland Security Act will be reported by email to SanitarySewer @waterboards.ca.gov with a brief explanation of the protection provided by the Homeland Security Act for the subject report to be protected from unauthorized disclosure and/or public access, and for official Water Board regulatory purposes only.
The SWRCB notification and reporting requirements are detailed in Appendix B-3. 6-3.2 Spill Report
The field crew will fill out the Spill Report in the field to document the spill characteristics and the City’s response.
The Spill Report is included in Appendix B-5.
Once the spill response activities have been completed, the Spill Report, field notes, pictures, and video footage will be provided to the Data Submitter and LRO. The information will be used to submit the draft and final certified reports to the SWRCB, via the CIWQS online reporting database. The data requested for each type of spill that must be input for the draft report and the final certified report are shown in Appendix B-6. 6-3.3 Category 1
In the event of a Category 1 Spill, the following reporting will be completed:
1. Draft Spill Report within three (3) business days of knowledge of the spill. Draft Spill Report will be submitted by the Data Submitter to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
2. Certified Spill Report withing fifteen (15) days of the spill end date. The Certified Spill Report will be submitted by the LRO to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. Then, a final spill event identification number will be issued by CIWQS.
The Certified Spill Report can be updated and additional information can be added within ninety (90) calendar days of the spill end date by amending the report or by adding an attachment to the report in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. After 90 calendar days, the State Water Board must be contacted at [email protected] to request to amend a spill report.
In the event of a Category 1 Spill in which 50,000 gallons or greater is discharged to a surface water, the following reporting will also be completed:
1. A Spill Technical Report will be submitted within forty five (45) calendar days of the spill end date. The Spill Technical Report will be submitted by the LRO to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
The information required to be submitted with the Draft Spill Report, the Certified Spill Report and the Spill Technical Report are summarized in Appendix B-6.
6-3.4 Category 2
In the event of a Category 2 Spill, the following reporting will be completed:
1. Draft Spill Report within three (3) business days of knowledge of the spill. Draft Spill Report will be submitted by the Data Submitter to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
2. Certified Spill Report within fifteen (15) days of the spill end date. The Certified Spill Report will be submitted by the LRO to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. Then, a final spill event identification number will be issued by CIWQS.
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The Certified Spill Report can be updated and additional information can be added within ninety (90) calendar days of the spill end date by amending the report or by adding an attachment to the report in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. After 90 calendar days, the State Water Board must be contacted at [email protected] to request to amend a spill report.
The information required to be submitted with the Draft Spill Report and the Certified Spill Report are summarized in Appendix B-6.
6-3.5 Category 3
For Category 3 Spills, the LRO will report and certify all Category 3 spills within 30 calendar days after the end of the month in which the spill occurred to the CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. Then, a spill event identification number for each spill will be issued by CIWQS. The information required to be submitted with the monthly Certified Spill Reports are summarized in Appendix B-6.
The Certified Spill Report can be updated and additional information can be added within ninety (90) calendar days of the spill end date by amending the report or by adding an attachment to the report in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. After 90 calendar days, the State Water Board must be contacted at [email protected] to request to amend a spill report. 6-3.6 Category 4
For Category 4 spills, the LRO will report and certify the estimated total spill volume exiting the sanitary sewer system, and the total number of all Category 4 spills to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, within 30 calendar days after the end of the month in which the spills occurred.
Records of Category 4 spills will be maintained similarly to other spill categories (per Section 4.4 of Attachment E1 of the Order). The City will also annually upload and certify a report (in an appropriate digital format) of all recordkeeping of Category 4 spills to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database by February 1st after the end of the calendar year in which the spills occurred. The information required to be reported annually is summarized in Appendix B-6.
6-3.7 Lateral Spills
The City generally does not own sewer laterals, except for the laterals associated with City owned buildings.
For City owned and/or operated laterals that are caused by a failure or blockage in the lateral and that do not discharge to a surface water, the LRO will report and certify the estimated total spill volume exiting the sanitary sewer system, and the total number of all owned and/or operated lateral spills to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, within 30 calendar days after the end of the month in which the spills occurred.
Records of lateral spills will be maintained similarly to other spill categories (per Section 4.4 of Attachment E1 of the Order). The City will also annually upload and certify a report (in an appropriate digital format) of all recordkeeping of all owned and/or operated lateral spills to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database by February 1st after the end of the calendar year in which the spills occurred. The information required to be reported annually is summarized in Appendix B-6. It is optional to report private system and private lateral spills.
6-3.8 No Spills
If there are no spills within a calendar month, the LRO will submit a “No Spill” certification statement electronically on the CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, within 30 calendar days after the end of each month.
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If there are no spills from the City’s sewer system during a calendar month and private lateral spills were voluntarily reported, a “No Spill certification statement will still be submitted. 6-4 California Office of Emergency Services
As discussed in Section 4-2.2, the California Office of Emergency Services (OES) will be initially contacted if a spill greater than or equal to 1,000 gallons has reached surface waters, a drainage channel tributary to a surface water, and/or a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). The Responsible Staff will contact OES within 2 hours of the spill verification.
As indicated by California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 2705, the City is required to send an Emergency Release Follow–Up Notice Reporting Form to Chemical Emergency Planning and Response Commission (CEPRC) whenever OES is notified of a spill. The sample form is included in Appendix E.
Chemical Emergency Planning and Response Commission (CEPRC) 3650 Schriever Avenue
Mather, CA 95655
The CCR includes a form, indicating the information required from the Responsible Staff. At minimum, the report will include the following:
1. Business Name
2. Emergency Contact and Phone number
3. Date and time of Incident
4. OES Control No.
5. Incident Address
6. Spill Type
7. Quantity of Spill
8. Contamination Areas
9. Time of Release
10. Actions taken to stop and contain the spill
11. Health effects
12. Comments
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SECTION 7
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7-1 Distribution
The Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP) will be distributed to:
1. Legally Responsible Official(s) – Water Distribution Superintendent
2. Data Submitter(s) – Water Distribution Supervisor
3. Maintenance Services Worker II
4. Environmental Services Coordinator
5. Field Crew for Response Vehicles
The plan will be made available to the public for review at the City of Brea’s Public Works Department. Copies of the plan will be made available to the public when requested in writing, at the cost of producing the document. 7-2 Training
The field crew receives training through the California Water Environment Association’s (CWEA) Training Program, which is the current industry standard for training and certifying sewer collection system field crew.
In addition, annual spill emergency response training occurs in the office and in the field. The Water Distribution Superintendent is responsible for scheduling and documenting training sessions for City staff. 7-2.1 Office Training
Initial Spill Receipt training is arranged by the Water Distribution Superintendent. Training includes review of the correct procedures for receiving calls, recording the information on the Spill Initial Receipt Form (Appendix B-2), and notification of the field crew.
Office training of field crew is conducted by the Water Distribution Superintendent. This involves complete review of the following documents and/or procedures:
1. The SERP plan document review
2. The SERP flowchart (Appendix B-1)
3. Regulatory agency notification and reporting requirements (Appendix B-3)
4. Filling out the Spill Report (Appendix B-5)
5. Sewers, Drainage Conveyance Systems, and Surface Waters Maps (Appendix A)
6. Spill volume calculation methodologies (Appendix C-1 and C-2)
7. Post-Spill Response evaluation procedures
7-2.2 Field Training
Field training of the field crew is conducted by the Water Distribution Superintendent. The following training topics are reviewed in the field once per year:
1. Safety Procedures
2. Operation of the City’s combination/vactor trucks
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3. Field spill volume estimation, with training simulations
4. Review of all available equipment on the combination/vactor trucks
5. Review of all spare parts available at the City yard
6. Containment and clean up procedures
7. Gravity sewer correction procedures
8. Sewer lift station and forcemain correction procedures 7-2.3 Other Training Opportunities
The City will participate in other training opportunities made available from nearby agencies including but not limited to:
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)
SoCal Waste Discharge Requirements Group
California Water Environment Association (CWEA)
Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County (WEROC) 7-2.4 Training Logs
The Water Distribution Superintendent keeps records of all SERP related training. Sign-in sheets include the training topic, date, time, and list of all attendees. All sign-in sheets, agendas, handout material, quizzes, etc will be maintained electronically.
7-3 Spill Emergency Response Plan Evaluation
The main goal of the spill emergency response plan is to ensure prompt response to a spill and to minimize the spill volumes. The City conducts routine evaluations of its procedures to ensure that the response is effective. 7-3.1 Key Performance Indicators
Key performance indictors (KPI) will be reviewed by the City to ensure that the current spill response procedures are efficient. The KPIs include:
Number of spills
% of recovered volume versus total spill volume
Verification that the notification procedures were followed for each spill event Verification that the response procedures were followed for each spill event Verification that reporting to regulatory agencies were conducted correctly for each spill event Verification that training was conducted as scheduled 7-3.2 Spill Event Response Evaluation
Order 2022-0103-DWQ requires that the spill response procedures be reviewed following each spill event. The City will conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness of the response procedures per the Spill Response Evaluation Form, which is included in Appendix F-1.
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7-3.3 Annual Spill Emergency Response Plan Document Evaluation Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ requires that the effectiveness of the SERP be reviewed annually, at minimum.
The SERP document will be evaluated per the SERP Document Annual Evaluation Form, which is included in Appendix F-2.
7-3.4 Change Log
The City performs spill event response evaluations and annual SERP evaluations. Adjustments to the SERP procedures and report will be tracked in the Change Log, included at the beginning of the SERP.
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0 800 1,600
Feet
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PROJECT NO: 1041892
DATE: June 2024
CITY OF BREA
SPILL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Sewers, Drainage Conveyance
Systems and Surface Waters
(West)
Appendix A-1
APPENDIX A-2
Sewers, Drainage Conveyance Systems,
and Surface Waters (East)
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Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
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Legend
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") Brea Catchbasins
Brea Force mains
Brea Gravity Sewer
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Brea Storm Drains
City of Brea Boundary
0 800 1,600
Feet
³
PROJECT NO: 1041892
DATE: June 2024
CITY OF BREA
SPILL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Sewers, Drainage Conveyance
Systems and Surface Waters
(East)
Appendix A-1
APPENDIX B-1
Spill Emergency Response Flowchart
Appendix B-1
City of Brea
Spill Emergency Response Flowchart
Receive Report of a Spill
Appendix B-2
Dispatch Crew(s) or
Standby Staff
Make Initial Assessment and
Request Additional Assistance/
Workpower
Is a Hazardous Material
Suspected?
Does Spill Originate
from City
Infrastructure?
Notify Property Owner
& OCHCA or Agency of
Spill Origin
Contact Orange
County
Fire Authority
Yes
No
No
Yes
Proceed with Spill
Containment,
Correction, and
Cleanup
Contain the spill
from entering public
right-of-way
Set Containment
Correct Spill Cause
Cleanup Spill and
Wash Water
Estimate Spill Volume
Appendix C-2
Identify Final
Spill Destination
Complete Spill Report
Appendix B-5
Report to CIWQS
Appendix B-6
Spill Notification and
Reporting
Post Spill
Procedures
Call OCHCA
Call OCHCA,
Call OCFCD,
Call OES
Call OCHCA,
Call OCFCD
Make Agency Notifications (Appendix B-3 and B-4)
Reaches a Waters
of the State
(Surface Water or
Groundwater)
Enters a Drainage
Conveyance
Facility
≥1,000 Gallons
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No
No
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Yes Yes
Post Spill Response
Evaluation
Appendix F-1
APPENDIX B-2
Spill Initial Receipt Form
Date
Time that the Spill was Reported
Approximate Time Spill Started (If known)
Name of Person who Reported Spill
Address of Person who Reported Spill
Telephone Number of Person who Reported Spill
Location of Spill
Has the spill reached a catch basin or drainage
conveyance system, or is in close proximity?
Time Maintenance Staff Called
Description of Problem
Appendix B-2
Spill Initial Receipt Form
Name of Maintenance Staff Called
Additional Information
APPENDIX B-3
Spill Notification and Reporting Requirements
Deadline Category 1 Spill Category 2 Spill Category 3 Spill Category 4 Spill Lateral Spill No Spill As soon as practical within 2 hours
after:
- knowledge of the spill; and
- notification can be
provided without
substantially impeding
cleanup or other
emergency measures
Notify OCHCA and OCFCD.
For spills 1,000 gallons or greater,
discharging or threatening to
discharge to surface waters (does
not include groundwater), notify
OES and obtain a notification
control number.
Notify OCHCA
Notify OCFCD if spill enters
drainage conveyance system.
For spills 1,000 gallons or greater,
discharging or threatening to
discharge to Waters of the State
(includes groundwater), notify OES
and obtain a notification control
number.
Notify OCHCA
Notify OCFCD if spill enters
drainage conveyance system.
Notify OCHCA
Notify OCFCD if spill enters
drainage conveyance system.
Notify OCHCA
Notify OCFCD if spill enters
drainage conveyance system.
Within 18 hours
of knowledge of spill
Conduct water quality sampling of
the receiving water within 18 hours
of initial knowledge of spill of
50,000 gallons or greater to
surface waters.
3 business days after knowledge
of spill
Submit Draft Spill Report to the
online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer
System Database
Submit Draft Spill Report to the
online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer
System Database
15 calendar days after the spill
end date
LRO must submit Certified Spill
Report to the online CIWQS
Sanitary Sewer System Database
LRO must submit Certified Spill
Report to the online CIWQS
Sanitary Sewer System Database
Within 30 calendar days after the
end of the month in which the spill
occurred
LRO must submit monthly Certified
Spill Report to the online CIWQS
Sanitary Sewer System Database
LRO must report and certify the
estimated total spill volume exiting
the sanitary sewer system and the
total number of all Category 4 spills
into the online CIWQS Sanitary
Sewer System Database
LRO must report and certify the
estimated total spill volume exiting
the sanitary sewer system and the
total number of all owned and/or
operated lateral spills into the
online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer
System Database. It is optional to
report private system and private
lateral spills.
LRO must submit a “No Spill”
certification statement to the
online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer
System Database
45 calendar days after the spill
end date
LRO must submit Spill Technical
Report to the online CIWQS
Sanitary Sewer System Database
for a spill in which 50,000 gallons
or greater discharged to surface
waters
90 calendar days after the spill
end date
LRO must submit Amended Spill
Report to the online CIWQS
Sanitary Sewer System Database
LRO must submit Amended Spill
Report to the online CIWQS
Sanitary Sewer System Database
LRO must submit Amended Spill
Report to the online CIWQS
Sanitary Sewer System Database
By February 1st after the end of
the calendar year in which the spill
occurs
Upload and certify a report, in an
acceptable digital format, of all
Category 4 spills to the online
CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System
Database
Upload and certify a report, in an
acceptable digital format, of all
Category owned and/or operated
lateral spills to the online CIWQS
Sanitary Sewer System Database.
It is optional to report private
system and private lateral spills.
Appendix B-3
Spill Notification and Reporting Requirements
APPENDIX B-4
Resource Phone List
Contact Business Number
Secondary Number,
Website, Email
Public Works Director 714-990-7698
Water Distribution Superintendent 714-240-9490
Water Distribution Supervisor 714-883-9644
Maintenance Services Worker II 562-665-7633
Environmental Services Coordinator 714-448-4827
Brea Fire Department (714) 900-7944 (714) 900-7911
Orange County Fire Authority (714) 744-0455 9-1-1
Brea Police Department (714) 990-7623 (714) 990-7911
California Highway Patrol Orange County Communication Center (949) 559-7888 (714) 559-7888 County of Orange Sheriff's Department (949) 770-6011 (949) 770-6011 Orange County Control 1 (Emergency Communications Bureau) (714) 628-7008 (714) 628-7008 Southern California Edison (800) 611-1911
State of California, Office of Emergency Services (800) 852-7550 Orange County Fire Authority (714) 744-0455 9-1-1
Orange County Health Care Agency (714) 433-6000 (714) 628-7008 (Control 1) Office Staff (714) 433-6419
Private Property (714) 433-6140
(714) 433-6000 (714) 936-4697 (mobile)
Public Right-of-way (714) 433-6015
Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) (714) 955-0600 (714) 628-7008 (Control 1) 24-Hour Hotline (877) 897-7455 (877) 897-7455
“Water Pollution” service request
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Region 8 (951) 782-4130 (951) 782-4130 Najah Amin (951) 320-6362
Orange County Sanitation District (714) 593-7025
City of Fullerton Maintenance Services (714) 738-6897
City of Fullerton Police Dispatch (714) 738-6800
City of Placentia Public Works (714) 993-8245
City of Placentia Police Dispatch (714) 993-8064
City of Yorba Linda Public Works (714) 961-7170
Jamison Engineering (714) 434-9196 (714) 620-5048
(Don Jamison)
Pro-Pipe
(909) 598-9743
(800) 386-1497
(714) 920-1648
[email protected]
(Nick Herrera)
Performance Pipeline (714) 536-7386
United Pumping Service, Inc. (626) 961-9326
http://www.unitedpumping.com
[email protected]
(Pamela Heintz)
Sierra Analytical Laboratory
(ELAP Certificate 2320) - Rick Forsyth (949) 348-9389 www.sierralabs.net/sierra.html [email protected]
Associated Laboratories (714) 771-6900 www.associatedlabs.com [email protected]
Notification Agencies
Nearby Sewer Agencies
Appendix B-4
Resource Phone List
Laboratory and Environmental Consultant
On-Call Contractors
Emergency Contacts
City Contacts
https://myoceservices.ocgov.com/ServiceRequest
APPENDIX B-5
Spill Report
1 | Page
APPENDIX B-5
CITY OF BREA
SPILL REPORT
General Spill Information
Date of Incident: _________ Call Time: ________ am/pm Spill Start Time: ________ am/pm Arrival Time: ________ am/pm Spill Stop Time:________ am/pm Location of Incident / Manhole ID(s):___________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ GPS Coordinates: Latitude ____________ Longitude: _____________ Weather Conditions during Spill Event: Dry Weather Wet Weather Sewer Component: Manhole Clean Out Interceptor Other__________________ Ownership: City Private Other ___________________ Hot Spot? Yes No Reported by Property Owner/Agent/Manager/Spill Witness
Name: ________________________________ Name: _________________________________ Address: _______________________________ Address: _________________________________ Phone: _______________________________ Phone: _________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______________________ Name(s) of Employee(s) Responding
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Name:_________________________________________
Name:_________________________________________
Name:_________________________________________
Name:_________________________________________
Name:_________________________________________
Name:_________________________________________
Spill Category
Category 1 Spill Category 2 Spill Category 3 Spill Category 4 Spill City of Brea Lateral Spill Private Spill
2 | Page
Notifications
Cause of Spill: (Check all that Apply)
Construction Manhole Condition/Failure Pump Station Failure Debris Pipeline Condition/Failure Roots
Grease Power Failure Vandalism
Unknown Other___________________________________________________ Action Taken: (Check all that Apply)
Called coworkers for assistance
Contained w/ sandbags, absorbent materials, etc.
Rubber mats placed over drainage conveyance system inlets Determined blockage location Cleared blockage
Notified proper agencies Notified contractors
Photos taken of spill, containment, and cleanup
Flow returned to normal Calculated spill volume
Recovered spill from drainage conveyance system Returned waste & wash water back to sewer Washed & vacuumed street CCTV Inspection
Talked to Residents/Witnesses
Other ___________________________________________________________________________ OES (Office of Emergency Services)
Date/Time Called: _____________ am/pm
Spoke to: _________________________
Control # _________________________
Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA)
Date/Time Called: _____________ am/pm
Spoke to: _________________________
Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD)
Date/Time Called: _____________ am/pm
Spoke to: _________________________
3 | Page
Photos Taken: (Check all that Apply)
Location of spill and/or spill origin
Extent of spill spread and spill boundaries
Drainage conveyance system entry and exit locations
Location(s) of discharge into surface waters
Location(s) of clean up
Post clean-up site conditions
Other ___________________________________________________________________________ Other ___________________________________________________________________________ Other ___________________________________________________________________________ Photos of receiving waters:
Waterbody bank erosion
Floating matter
Water surface sheen
Discoloration of receiving water
Impact to the receiving water
Post clean-up site conditions
Other ___________________________________________________________________________ Other ___________________________________________________________________________ Other ___________________________________________________________________________ Other Information
Blockage Cleared Footage: ___________ ft
Spill Volume: ________gal Spill Volume that Entered Drainage Conveyance System: _____gal Spill Volume Recovered from Drainage Conveyance System: _________ gal Spill Volume Lost: _________ gal
Spill Volume Calculation Methodology: ________________________________________________ Location of Drainage Conveyance System where Spill Entered: ____________________________ Describe Drainage Conveyance System Transporting Spill:________________________________ Wash Water Volume: ___________________ gal
Wash Water Lost: _____________________ gal Finish Cleanup Time: ____________ am/pm 4 | Page
Description Discharge Point(s) to Surface Water:________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Name and Type of Receiving Water:___________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional description of spill containment, correction, and cleanup procedures:
(Attach additional sheet, if needed)
__________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 5 | Page
Sketches
Reference Information
Category 1 Spill (Discharge from or caused by a Brea Sewer) - A spill of any volume of sewage that results in a discharge to a surface water (flow or no flow) or a drainage conveyance system that discharges to a surface water, when the sewage is not fully captured and returned to the sanitary sewer system or disposed of properly. Call OCHCA and OCFCD. Spills greater than or equal to 1,000 gallons, Call OES and make sure you obtain a control number. Also, notify a supervisor as soon as possible. Call OCHCA, OCFCD, and OES within 2 hours of becoming aware of the spill.
Category 2 Spill (Discharge from or caused by a Brea Sewer) - A spill of 1,000 gallons or greater that does not discharge to a surface water (spills that enter the drainage conveyance system must be fully captured and recovered). Call OCHCA as soon as possible. Call OCFCD as soon as possible if spill enters strop drain. If spill reaches groundwater, Call OES and obtain a control number.
Category 3 Spill (Discharge from or caused by a Brea Sewer) - A spill equal to or greater than 50 gallons and less than 1,000 gallons that does not discharge to a surface water (spills that enter the drainage conveyance system must be fully captured and recovered). Call OCHCA as soon as possible.
Call OCFCD as soon as possible if spill enters a drainage conveyance system Category 4 Spill (Discharge from or caused by a Brea Sewer) - A spill of less than 50 gallons that does not discharge to a surface water (spills that enter the drainage conveyance system must be fully captured and recovered). Call OCHCA as soon as possible. Call OCFCD as soon as possible if spill enters drainage conveyance system
City of Brea Lateral Spill - A City lateral spill is a spill of any volume that originates in a City owned lateral associated with City owned buildings/facilities. Call OCHCA as soon as possible.
Private Spill- A private spill is a spill of any volume that originates in a private sewer system or private lateral. Private spills are the responsibility of the property owner. Call OCHCA as soon as possible.
APPENDIX B-6
Monitoring and Reporting Data
by Spill Category Summary
Category 3
Category 4 &
Lateral Spills
Draft Spill ReportCertified Spill ReportSpill Technical Report1Draft Spill ReportCertified Spill ReportMonthly Certified ReportAnnual Certified Report Location of the spill and/or spill origin X X X X X
Extent of spill spread and spill
boundaries X X X X X
Drainage conveyance system entry and
exit locations X X X X X
The location(s) of discharge into surface
waters X X X
The location(s) of clean up X X X
Floating matter X
Water surface sheen (potentially from oil
and grease) X
Discoloration of receiving water X
Impact to the receiving water X
Waterbody bank erosion X
Post clean up site conditions X
Category 3
Category 4 &
Lateral Spills
Draft Spill ReportCertified Spill ReportSpill Technical Report1Draft Spill ReportCertified Spill ReportMonthly Certified ReportAnnual Certified Report Contact information: Name and
telephone number of contact person,
who will be available to respond to spillspecific questions
X X X X
Spill location name X X X X
Date and time notified of, or selfdiscovered, the spill X X X Operator arrival time X X X
Date and time the California Office of
Emergency Services (OES) was notified
and the assigned OES control Number.
X X
Complete and detailed explanation of
how and when the spill was discovered. X
Type Initial Response
Appendix B-6
Monitoring and Reporting Data by Spill Category Summary Type Location Spill Character- istics Effects of Spill
Report Information
SWRCB Spill Category
Photographs
Category 2
SWRCB Spill Category
Category 1 Category 2
Category 1
Category 3
Category 4 &
Lateral Spills
Draft Spill ReportCertified Spill ReportSpill Technical Report1 Type Report Information
Draft Spill ReportCertified Spill ReportMonthly Certified ReportAnnual Certified Report SWRCB Spill Category
Category 1 Category 2
GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude)
of where the spill originated.
If a single spill event results in multiple
appearance points, provide GPS
coordinates for appearance point closest
to the failure point and describe each
additional appearance point
X X X X
Description of the spill event destination,
including GPS coordinates of full spread
and reach of spill.
X X X
Diagram showing the spill failure point,
appearance point(s), the spill flow path
and ultimate destinations.
X
Estimated total spill volume exiting the
system X X X X
Description of extent of spill and spill
boundaries X X X
Estimated spill volume that discharged
to surface waters X
Estimated total spill volume recovered X X
Description of spill volume estimation
calculation:
Methodology and assumptions of data
relied upon, determining the recovered
spill volume; and determining spill start
and stop time.
X X X X X
Estimated spill start date and time X X X X
Spill end date and time X X X
Spill response completion date X X
Spill cause(s) X X X X X
System failure location (main, lateral,
pump station, etc) X X X X
Description of pipe material and age at
failure location X X X X
Was the spill associated with a storm
event? X X X
Historical maintenance records for the
failure location. X
Spill Volume
Spill
Characteristics Spill Cause Location
Category 3
Category 4 &
Lateral Spills
Draft Spill ReportCertified Spill ReportSpill Technical Report1 Type Report Information
Draft Spill ReportCertified Spill ReportMonthly Certified ReportAnnual Certified Report SWRCB Spill Category
Category 1 Category 2
Description of the impact of the spill X X X X
If the spill reached a drainage
conveyance system, describe the
drainage conveyance system
transporting the spill, the estimated spill
volume recovered from the drainage
conveyance system, and spill volume
remaining within the drainage
conveyance system.
X X X X
Description of all discharge point(s) to
the surface water X
Name and type of the receiving water
body X
Description of the receiving water body:
Impact on aquatic life, public
closure/restricted access, responsible
entity for closing/restricting use of water
body, and number of days
closed/restricted as a result of spill.
X
Was spill located within 1,000 feet of a
municipal surface water intake? X X
Description of short-term and long-term
impact(s) to beneficial use of surface
water.
X
Description of spill response activities
(containment and cleanup) X X X X
Description of spill corrective action,
including steps planned or taken to
reduce, eliminate and prevent
reoccurrences of the spill and a
schedule of major milestones for these
steps.
Actions can include but not limited to
enforcement action against illicit
discharges, system modifications, O&M
program modifications, and adjustments
to the SERP procedures.
X X X X
Description of investigation and findings
of the cause of the spill X X X
Reasons for an ongoing investigation of
the cause of the spill and anticipated
date of completion.
X X
Copy of original field crew records used
to document the spill X
Chronological narrative describing
actions taken to terminate the spill X
Description of how SERP report was
implemented to respond to and mitigate
the spill
X
Effects of Spill
Response
Category 3
Category 4 &
Lateral Spills
Draft Spill ReportCertified Spill ReportSpill Technical Report1 Type Report Information
Draft Spill ReportCertified Spill ReportMonthly Certified ReportAnnual Certified Report SWRCB Spill Category
Category 1 Category 2
If water quality samples were collected,
identify sample location and parameters
for the water quality samples.
X
Description of water quality sampling
activities conducted X
List of pollutants, parameters monitored,
sampled, and analyzed X
Laboratory results and laboratory report X
Location map, illustrating all water
sampling points X
Other regulatory agency receiving water
sample results X
1 Spill Technical Report is required for Category 1 spills of 50,000 gallons or more that are discharged to a surface water Sampling APPENDIX B-7
Water Sampling Requirements
Parameter and Units Method EPA Standard Methods
AOAC,
ASTM,
USGS Other
Most Probable Number
(MPN), 5 tube, 3 dilution, or
p. 132,3 1680,11
15 1681 11 20 9221 E–2014
Membrane filter (MF) 2 5,
single step p. 124 3 9222 D–2015 29 B–0050–85 4
MPN, 5 tube, 3 dilution, or p. 132 3 9221 E–2014; 9221
F–2014 33
Multiple tube/multiple well,
or
Colilert-18®.13 18
28 MF 2 5, single step 5 p. 124 3 9222 D–2015 29
MPN, 5 tube, 3 dilution, or p. 114 3 9221 B–2014
MF 2 5, single step or two
step p. 108 3 9222 B–2015 30 B–0025–85 4
MF 2 5, with enrichment p. 111 3 9222 B–2015 30
MPN 6 8 16 multiple tube, or 9221 B2014/9221
F–2014 12 14 33
Colilert® 13 18
Colilert-18® 13 17
18 MF 2 5 6 7 8, two step, or 9222 B–2015/9222
I–2015 31
Single step 1603 21 m-ColiBlue24®.19
MPN, 5 tube, 3 dilution, or p. 139 3 9230 B–2013
MF 2, or p. 136 3 9230 C–2013 32 B–0055–8
5 4
Plate count p. 143 3
MPN, 5 tube, 3 dilution, or p. 139 3 9230 B–2013
MPN 6 8, multiple
tube/multiple well, or 9230 D–2013 D6503–99 9 Enterolert®.13 23 MF 2 5 6 7 8 single step or 1600 24 9230 C–2013 32
Plate count p. 143 3
7. Salmonella, number
per gram dry weight 11 MPN multiple tube 1682 22
5. Fecal streptococci,
number per 100 mL
6. Enterococci, number
per 100 mL
Appendix B-7
Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 136:
List of Approved Biological Methods for Wastewater and Sewage Sludge Bacteria
multiple tube/multiple well,
or
9223 B–2016 13 991.15 10
1. Coliform (fecal),
number per 100 mL or
number per gram dry
weight
2. Coliform (fecal),
number per 100 mL
3. Coliform (total),
number per 100 mL
4. E. coli, number per
100 mL
Parameter and Units Method EPA Standard Methods
AOAC,
ASTM,
USGS
Other
Water flea,
Cladoceran, Ceriodaphnia
dubia acute
2002.0 25
Water fleas,
Cladocerans, Daphnia
pulex and Daphnia
magna acute
2021.0 25
Fish, Fathead
minnow, Pimephales
promelas, and Bannerfin
shiner, Cyprinella
leedsi, acute
2000.0 25
Fish, Rainbow
trout, Oncorhynchus
mykiss, and brook
trout, Salvelinus
fontinalis, acute
2019.0 25
Mysid, Mysidopsis
bahia, acute 2007.0 25.
Fish, Sheepshead
minnow, Cyprinodon
variegatus, acute
2004.0 25
Fish, Silverside, Menidia
beryllina, Menidia
menidia, and Menidia
peninsulae, acute.
2006.0 25.
8. Toxicity, acute, fresh
water organisms, LC50,
percent effluent
9. Toxicity, acute,
estuarine and marine
organisms of the Atlantic
Ocean and Gulf of
Mexico, LC50, percent
effluent
Aquatic Toxicity
Appendix B-7
Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 136:
List of Approved Biological Methods for Wastewater and Sewage Sludge Parameter and Units Method EPA Standard Methods
AOAC,
ASTM,
USGS
Other
Fish, Fathead
minnow, Pimephales
promelas, larval survival
and growth
1000.0 26
Fish, Fathead
minnow, Pimephales
promelas, embryo-larval
survival and teratogenicity
1001.0 26
Water flea,
Cladoceran, Ceriodaphnia
dubia, survival and
reproduction
1002.0 26
Green alga, Selenastrum
capricornutum, growth 1003.0 26
Fish, Sheepshead
minnow, Cyprinodon
variegatus, larval survival
and growth
1004.0 27.
Fish, Sheepshead
minnow, Cyprinodon
variegatus, embryo-larval
survival and teratogenicity
1005.0 27
Fish, Inland
silverside, Menidia
beryllina, larval survival and
growth
1006.0 27
Mysid, Mysidopsis
bahia, survival, growth, and
fecundity
1007.0 27
Sea urchin, Arbacia
punctulata, fertilization 1008.0 27
10. Toxicity, chronic,
fresh water organisms,
NOEC or IC25, percent
effluent
11. Toxicity, chronic,
estuarine and marine
organisms of the Atlantic
Ocean and Gulf of
Mexico, NOEC or IC25,
percent effluent
Aquatic Toxicity
Appendix B-7
Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 136:
List of Approved Biological Methods for Wastewater and Sewage Sludge APPENDIX C-1
Orange County
Sewer Spill
Estimation Guide
APPENDIX C-2
Volume Estimate Forms
MEASURED VOLUME METHOD
FIELD INSPECTION FORM
1. Sketch shape of contained spill.
2. Identify Shape Dimensions. (May Require Multiple Shapes)
4. Measure Spill Depth
a. Average of multiple sample depths.
b. For wet spots, assume depth:
1/32” for asphalt
1/64” for concrete
c.
Shape 1
Length
Width
Diameter
Shape 3
Length
Width
Diameter
Shape 2
Length
Width
Diameter
Shape 4
Length
Width
Diameter
5. Calculate Volume
d. Calculated Area (ft2) x Average Depth (ft)
e. 7.48 gallons per cubic foot (ft3)
3. Calculate Area
f. Rectangle: Length (ft) x Width (ft)
g. Circle: Diameter (ft) x 3.14 ÷ 4
h. Triangle: Length (ft) x Width (ft) ÷ 2
Depth
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
Sample 4
Sample 5
Sample 6
Sample 7
Sample 8
Average Depth
Sketch spill
Field Calculations
Example area is
made up of 4
shapes
Total
Gallons
GUTTER FLOW METHOD
FIELD INSPECTION FORM
Total Volume = T1 x Q1 + T2 x Q2 + (…)
1. Identify surface geometry: Curb & Gutter, V-Gutter, or Rectangular Channel.
4. Measure spill velocity.
Predetermine a travel distance
Measure the time it takes an object (leaf or ping
pong ball) to travel that predetermined travel
distance.
Velocity (ft/s) = Distance (ft) / Time (seconds)
2. Measure spill depth (ft) and width (ft)
7. Calculate the flow volume:
Volume (ft3) = Flowrate (ft3/s) x Spill
Duration (s)
1 cubic foot = 7.48 gallons
If the flow depth changes over time, the
total volume is equal to the sum of the
calculated volume at each flow depth.
6. Measure the depth and velocity if it
changes over during the spill event
3. Calculate cross sectional flow area.
Field Calculations
Total
Gallons
Gutter Flow Method can be used for estimating spill volumes in open channels such as ditches, curve and gutter, etc.
Curb & Gutter
V-Gutter
Rectangular Channel
5. Calculate the spill flowrate:
Flowrate (ft3/s) = Cross Sectional Area (ft2) x Velocity (ft/s) 1 cubic foot = 7.48 gallons
1 minute = 60 seconds
Event Time
(T1)
Event Time
(T2)
Event Time
(T3)
Geometry
Depth (in)
Depth (ft)
Width (ft)
Cross Sectional
Area (ft2)
Length (ft)
Travel Time (sec)
Velocity (fps)
Flowrate (ft3/s)
Flowrate (gpm)*
* 1 ft3/s = 448.8 gpm
Cross Section Area Calculation
Velocity Calculation
Flowrate Calculation (cross sectional area x velocity)
PICK AND VENT HOLES METHOD
FIELD INSPECTION FORM
Total Volume = T1 x Q1 + T2 x Q2 + (…)
2. Measure the height of the sewage plume over
each pick/vent hole. Record the height and time
of measurement.
Use this method if the sewage flow is isolated to the pick and vent holes only.
1. Identify how many pick/vent holes are
experiencing flow through each manhole.
Measure diameter of each hole.
3. If the height changes during spill event,
remeasure the height of the sewage plume over
each pick/vent hole. Record the height and time
of measurement.
4. Determine flowrate from the Pick/Vent Hole
Estimation Chart
Equation Q = CA(2gh)0.5
Q = Flowrate (cfs)
C = Coefficient 0.624
A = Area (sqft)
G = 32.2 ft/sec2
H water height (ft)
5. Calculate the flow volume for each hole:
Volume (gal) = Flowrate (gpm) x Number of Holes x Spill Time (min) Field Calculations
Total
Gallons Height
(in)
Q1
(gpm)
Height
(in)
Q2
(gpm)
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 12
Total Q1 Total Q2
Count
Event
Time (T1)
Event
Time (T2)
Manhole
ID
Pick or
Vent
Hole?
Diam
(in)
Hole
Diameter
(in)
Water
Height
(in)
Flowrate
(gpm)
0.50 0.063 0.23
0.50 0.125 0.33
0.50 0.250 0.47
0.50 0.500 0.66
0.50 0.750 0.81
0.50 1.000 0.94
0.75 0.063 0.51
0.75 0.125 0.72
0.75 0.250 1.02
0.75 0.500 1.44
0.75 0.750 1.77
0.75 1.000 2.04
1.00 0.063 0.88
1.00 0.125 1.25
1.00 0.250 1.77
1.00 0.500 2.50
1.00 0.750 3.06
1.00 1.000 3.54
1.00 0.063 0.44
1.00 0.125 0.63
1.00 0.250 0.89
1.00 0.500 1.25
1.00 0.750 1.53
1.00 1.000 1.77
1.00 1.500 2.17
1.00 2.000 2.51
Vent Hole (Circular) Pick Hole (Semi Circle)
Pick/Vent Hole
Flowrate Estimation Chart
6. Total volume is the sum flow volume from all holes.
If the plume height changes, the total volume is the sum of the flow volume for all holes a t various plume heights.
PICTORIAL REFERENCE METHOD
FIELD INSPECTION FORM
Total Volume = T1 x Q1 + T2 x Q2 + (…)
San Diego Manhole Overflow Rate Chart.
Field Calculations
Total Gallons
5 gpm 25 gpm 50 gpm
100 gpm 150 gpm 200 gpm
225 gpm 250 gpm 275 gpm
Q: Selected picture flowrate
T: Duration of spill
PICTORIAL REFERENCE METHOD
FIELD INSPECTION FORM
CWEA Southern Section Collection System Committee (SSCSC) Manhole Oveflow Gauge
5 gpm 25 gpm 50 gpm 100 gpm
150 gpm 200 gpm 300 gpm 400 gpm
Field Calculations
Total Gallons
Total Volume = T1 x Q1 + T2 x Q2 + (…)
Q: Selected picture flowrate
T: Duration of spill
APPENDIX D-1 through D-8
Agency Coordination Documentation
APPENDIX D-1
ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
Email Correspondence May 1, 2023
Orange County Flood Control District
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Correspondents: Tracy Ingebrigtsen, OCFCD, Countywide Compliance Program Manager Kimberley Buss, OCFCD, Senior Environmental Resources Specialist David Razo, OCFCD
Diann Pay, AKM Consulting Engineers
Jon Nitta, AKM Consulting Engineers
Adrian Hernandez, AKM Consulting Engineers
Subject: Spill Emergency Response Plans
OCFCD Comments/Responses in red.
I. Request for current GIS layers We can provide these in a zip folder
1. OCFCD Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD)Stormwater Drainage Facilities
2. Local Stormwater Drainage Facilities (other agencies)
3. Catch Basins
4. Retention Basins
5. Stormwater Pump Stations (these are sw lift stations that may act as retention facilities
6. Diversions to SSS
II. Notification Procedures
• Verify when it is necessary for a local Agency to notify OCFCD of a sewer spill
1. Should OCFCD be notified whenever a spill enters any OCFCD stormwater facility (channels, retention basins, verse underground pipes)? Yes Or are there only certain facilities that require notification? Any impact to an OCFCD facility should result in a notification (see Section III below for clarification)
2. Should OCFCD be notified of all spills no matter the volume? Yes Or only if the spill is greater than 50,000 gallons, which is the volume for Category 1 spills? Please note that a Category 1 spill is defined as any discharge to a drainage conveyance system, iex. catch basin (regardless of volume)
3. Should OCFCD be notified whenever one of its stormwater facilities needs to be accessed for containment? Yes; further collaboration on how to go about this is forthcoming
• Verify that spill notification time frame of 2 hours or as soon as possible is acceptable.
As soon as possible, is preferred. Order 2022-0103-DWQ requires the Office of Emergency Services to be notified within two (2) hours of a spill greater than 1,000 gallons.
• Verify that OCFCD contact information for spill notification is correct:
1. https://myoceservices.ocgov.com/ServiceRequest (Submitting a Water Pollution Service Request will be the most responsive form of notification.)
2. Business Hours (714) 955-0600 correct
3. After Hours (877) 897-7455 correct
• Verify the information required by OCFCD during the initial call from an Agency responsible and reporting a spill:
1. Location of the spill (cross streets and affected storm drains)
2. Approximate spill flowrate
3. Approximate volume lost to the catch basin (if known)
4. Has discharge been stopped?
5. Has discharge been contained?
6. Has cleanup begun?
7. Flow conditions upstream of the spill entrance point with an OCFCD facility. What is the stormwater/urban water runoff estimated flowrate? This has not been a prior requirement.
• Verify if Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) needs to also be notified: OC HCA receives all CalOES notifictions; we can provide you with OCHCA contact info in order to answer questions 1 and 2, below
1. Is it required for sewer agencies to notify OCHCA for all spills? a. If not for all spills, under what conditions should they be notified? Is it dependent on size and/or location of spill?
b. Please provide ordinance or code that details the requirements, so that AKM can include in SERP reports.
2. Verify Contact Information for OCHCA:
a. General Reporting(714) 433 – 6000
b. Office Staff: (714) 433 – 6419A
c. After Hours: (714) 628 – 7008
III. OCFCD Response
• What type of response is provided by OCFCD in the event of a spill notification? Category 1,2, or 3 Spill:
1. Assessment up and downstream of incident (eg. Determine u/s flow; determine d/s impacts)
2. Identification of d/s sanitary sewer diversions, retention basins, etc.
3. Provide downstream containment as warranted
4. Provide OCFCD site access
5. Additional cleanup resources (only when all other resources have been exhausted)
6. Provide determination of cleanup end points (to the maximum extent practicable).
7. All OCFCD responses are recorded in the County’s Illicit Discharge, Detection & Elimination (IDDE) database
Category 4 Spill:
8. No on-site response required by OCFCD, but may still be available for assistance, if needed.
9. If notification is received, a Category 4 spill will be recorded in the County’s IDDE database.
IV. Containment and Clean Up
• The SERP updated reports will include containment and clean up procedures that meet the Order 2022-0103-DWQ requirements, at a minimum.
1. Does OCFCD have any specific requirements for containment and clean up of spills?
• It is a requirement of Order 2022-0103-DWQ that an Agency contain and remove the spill within the drainage conveyance system.
1. The current SERP states that when the drainage conveyance system is not currently flowing with stormwater or urban runoff, the Agency will intercept the flow within the drainage facilities, using pipe plugs and/or sand bags.
2. Does OCFCD have any concerns with the Agency entering its drainage conveyance system to contain the spill? It is OCFCD understanding that MOUs (or some written, formalized SOP) will be implemented in response to the reissued Order and these processes will be spelled out therein.
• Please verify that OCFCD agrees with the Agency’s procedures for a spill that occurs during a wet weather event:
1. Agency will not enter drainage facilities to contain the spill. Agree
2. The Agency will concentrate on containing the spill on the street as best as possible. Agree
3. The main focus will be to stop the spill and correct the cause of the spill such that the sewer system is functional, and the spill volume is minimized. Agree • Please verify that OCFCD agrees with the following clean-up procedures. This is generally what the SERPs include. Does OCFCD have other specific requirements that the agencies should be aware of. Different for different facilities (channels/ retention basins)
1. After the spill has been contained, the Agency will pump the sewage from the drainage facility, however earthen channel cleanup will be determined on a caseby-case basis. Agree
2. The Agency will remove any solids from the drainage facility Agree
3. All wash water will be recovered and removed from the facility. Agree
4. Does OCFCD have any additional clean-up requirements? a. All equipment and materials related to the cleanup must be removed from County right-of-way prior to exiting the facility.
5. Are there any specific clean up procedures for spills entering pump station and retention basins?
a. Notification shall be made to diversion and pump station operators in the chance that sewage may reach such a facility. (Locations and contact information will be provided in aforementioned MOU/SOP) V. Water Sampling
• Order 2022-0103-DWQ requires water sampling for spills greater than 50,000 gallons discharged to a surface water.
1. Does OCFCD have any alternate requirements?
a. OCFCD does not have any additional sampling or monitoring requirements, however OCHCA should be consulted regarding the questions below.
2. Are there different sampling requirements for spills in:
a. Ocean
b. Channel
c. Retention Basin
d. Pump Station Wet Well
• Order 2022-0103-DWQ requires the following constituents to be analyzed of the collected receiving water samples:
a. Ammonia, and
b. Appropriate bacterial indicator (Total Coliform Bacteria, Fecal Coliform Bacteria, E-coli, Enterococcus)
c. Does OCFCD have other sampling requirements? No
• Order 2022-0103-DWQ requires the following receiving water sample locations a. Upstream of the spill within drainage conveyance system before point of discharge
b. Point of discharge in the receiving water
c. Upstream of the spill in the receiving water
d. Downstream of the spill in the receiving water
e. Does OCFCD have other location requirements? No
Email Correspondence May 3, 2023
Orange County Flood Control District
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Correspondents: Tracy Ingebrigtsen, OCFCD, Countywide Compliance Program Manager Kimberley Buss, OCFCD, Senior Environmental Resources Specialist David Razo, OCFCD
Diann Pay, AKM Consulting Engineers
Jon Nitta, AKM Consulting Engineers
Adrian Hernandez, AKM Consulting Engineers
Subject: Responses to SSS SERP questions from AKM: 5/02/23 SWRCB Comments in Red
1. Please send over the GIS layers.
a. We will need to put in a request to OCSurvey’s Geospatial Services, and likely will require a written request from the requesting water district or its assigned contractor.
2. Please provide the contact for Orange County Health Care Agency. a. Hisham Elmishad: [email protected]
3. We would like to clarify the definitions of “drainage conveyance system” and “surface waters” and how it relates to the Category 1 Spill. We think we understand what you are saying, but we just want to make sure because we talked to SWRCB staff and they define things a little differently from OCFCD and Region 8 staff.
a. The definition of a drainage conveyance system in the Order is in essence, a city’s MS4.
Further defined: a “catch basin” is considered to be the initial point of entry into an MS4.
Thereby, when a spill enters a catch basin, it has entered the city’s MS4.
4. Who is supposed to prepare the MOUs and/or SOPs in-regards to containment in an OCFCD facility? Is it OCFCD or each agency?
a. This will be a collaborative effort, however OCFCD already has draft language started. b. Note: This will likely be discussed further at the May 3rd meeting with CWSP and the State; “Agenda Item No. 2: Coordination with stormwater agencies – including how to maximize the use of stormwater conveyance systems as containment”
5. We would like to discuss further how containment and cleanup has been conducted during past spills into OCFCD facilities. Our clients have not actually experienced large spills that have entered OCFCD facilities.
a. This response was erroneously left off the AKM’s initial request, first bullet after IV.
Containment and Cleanup
Due to the vast number of variables related to pollution response, endpoints must be determined on a case-by-case basis, ensuring that containment and cleanup has been carried out to the maximum extent practicable.
6. We would like to discuss water sampling as well. Some of our clients have been under the impression that the county would do water sampling in the event of a large spill that reached OCFCD facilities. We would like to verify the procedures that need happen to make sure sampling is done properly and in a timely manner.
a. OCFCD does not carry out sampling or monitoring following an SSO. However, OC HCA will carry out monitoring wrt to its Ocean Recreational Waters program (eg. Closures, Posted Warnings, and Posted Advisory Warnings) as it is required of them.
OCFCD will work with its GIS team to obtain/share the following layers (likely with agencies with whom OCFCD has active MOUs related to their SERP). To be discussed further.
OCFCD storm drains
Local storm drains
Catch basins
Retention basins
Pump stations
Meeting Minutes May 4, 2023
Orange County Flood Control District
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Attendees: Tracy Ingebrigtsen, OCFCD, Countywide Compliance Program Manager Kimberley Buss, OCFCD, Senior Environmental Resources Specialist Jonathan Humphrey, OCFCD, Environmental Resources Specialist Diann Pay, AKM Consulting Engineers
Jon Nitta, AKM Consulting Engineers
Adrian Hernandez, AKM Consulting Engineers
Subject: Spill Emergency Response Plans – Coordination with OCFCD A meeting to discuss Spill Emergency Response Plans for agencies within Orange County took place on May 4, 2023 via the Microsoft Teams platform. The following is a summary of the meeting’s events and discussions.
1. Email Tracy and Kim to request GIS files of the Orange County stormwater facilities
2. OCFCD was under the impression that a spill that reached a catch basin was considered Category 1. Agreed though that the SWRCB staff did not say this at the May 3, 2023 Clean Waters Summit Partners webinar.
a. If a spill reaches an infiltration basin, it will eventually get treated b. If a spill reaches a stormwater BMP (Best Management Practices), OCFCD considers it Category 1. They would want to remediate the spill within the facility and make sure the facility is not compromised.
i. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1918b3a686bc434c8e22b22579829 780
c. Bioswale - spill can’t infiltrate
d. Lift station in a retention basin could be used to act as containment. This will be a case by case scenario, that depends on the size of the spill and volume of water in the retention basin.
e. There are diversions, where dry weather flow (irrigation runoff, etc.) are diverted to sewers. OCFCD an provide shapefiles.
3. BMPs are mapped and tracked using a Stormwater Tool (online web based tool) but only agencies have access to it. It is not public information. Mainly south OC agencies have input data. Not many north OC agencies input data.
4. It is possible to maneuver trucks to a position to remove spill from a channel. It just depends on the situation.
5. OCFCD could do cleanup in their own facilities. There is an implementation agreement with 31 of the 34 OC cities (Not with Huntington Beach, Anaheim, or Newport Beach) for stormwater pollution response. It is called the Water Quality Ordinance Implementation Agreement.
6. Notify OCFCD whenever spill reaches a storm drain
a. Submit a Water Pollution Service Request at
https://myoceservices.ocgov.com/ServiceRequest
b. OCFCD staff will respond to give access to facilities if needed (i.e. locks that give access to channels)
c. OCFCD will respond within 1 hour
7. OCFCD would like to know if agencies would rather change their municipal code or ordinances to ensure they possess legal authority to “collaborate with storm sewer agencies to coordinate emergency spill response” (Pg D-4 of WDR) or develop a MOU or SOP and sign agreement with OCFCD. They will check if any of the existing stormwater agreements have language that would comply with the new WDR.
8. Orange County Health Care Agency contacts
a. Hisham Elmishad: [email protected]
b. Lauren Robinson: [email protected]
9. OCHCA labs are not open 24/7. Even their contract labs are not open 24/7. Agencies should check if OCSD or other municipal labs could be utilized.
10. OCHCA will take samples but it may not be as extensive as what the new WDR is requiring (4 specific locations)
11. Send OCFCD writeup for SERP? Confirm with clients that this will be ok.
Phone Call May 24, 2023
Orange County Flood Control District
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Attendees: Tracy Ingebrigtsen, OCFCD, Countywide Compliance Program Manager Kimberley Buss, OCFCD, Senior Environmental Resources Specialist David Razo, OCFCD
Diann Pay, AKM Consulting Engineers
Jon Nitta, AKM Consulting Engineers
Adrian Hernandez, AKM Consulting Engineers
Subject: Spill Emergency Response Plans – Coordination with OCFCD Report Comments
1. Section 1.5
In California, the NPDES Permit program is regulated by the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) to regulate the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United States. Enrollee operates under the Santa Ana RWQCB Order # R8-2009-0030, NPDES No.
CAS618030, as amended by Order No. R8-2010-0062 (and subsequent permit renewals),Waste Discharge Requirements for The County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District and The Incorporated Cities of Orange County within the Santa Ana Region Areawide Urban Storm Water Runoff Orange County.
2. Section 4-1.1
“Surface Waters” are defined by SWRCB staff as natural water bodies, including portions that were rerouted or channelized. OCFCD channels, creeks, and/or basins are therefore considered surface waters; this includes both concrete-lined channels as well as earthen bottom channels.
If a spill reaches any of these OCFCD facilities, it will be considered a Category 1 Spill. Surface waters within the City’s service area illustrated on Figure 4-1.
If a spill cannot be contained within the City’s catch basin, regardless of whether water is flowing or not, the spill will be considered a Category 1 Spill. If however, the sewage can be fully contained and removed, and the impacted portion of the conveyance system cleaned and captured, and disposed of properly, the spill will be considered a Category 2, 3 or 4 Spill, depending on the volume.
3. Section 4-2.4
The Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) will be notified of any spill that reaches any type of drainage conveyance system and/or surface water, whether it is owned by the Enrollee or OCFCD. The drainage facilities considered surface waters within the Enrollee’s service area are shown on Figure 4-1. This includes any spill that reaches a catch basin, storm drain manhole, or structural Best Management Practice (BMP) and has the potential to enter a drainage conveyance system. Based on the information provided, OCFCD staff will determine the need for a site investigation or other actions to protect surface waters.
OCFCD and the Enrollee have entered into a Water Quality Ordinance Implementation Agreement, which allows OCFCD to act on behalf of the Enrollee in providing assistance with containment and cleanup of spills within the Enrollee’s drainage conveyance systems. Written authorization (via email or text) is needed prior to OCFCD’s response, in order to implement the Agreement.
The County has developed an on-line “Water Pollution” service request website for all spills that reach a drainage conveyance system and/or flood control facility. This online reporting may be conducted on a desktop computer or mobile device, and is the best way to notify OCFCD of a spill event. The City will be notified of the receipt of the spill report electronically to ensure that the online notification has been conducted appropriately.
4. Section 5-4.3
If the spill reaches an OCFCD facility/surface water, OCFCD will be contacted. The City will likely need OCFCD crews to access any of the nearby channels/surface water because the gates to the access roads are typically locked. Upon authorization of the Water Quality Ordinance Implementation Agreement (via email/text), OCFCD will send crews out to conduct containment and cleanup. City crews will coordinate with OCFCD and assist in any way possible.
5. Section 5-6.3
If the spill reaches a OCFCD facility/surface water, the City will coordinate the cleanup efforts with OCFCD and assist in any way possible. OCFCD maintenance staff will provide assistance with most spills. For larger spills and upon authorization of the Water Quality Ordinance Implementation Agreement by the City, OCFCD has three (3) on-call contractors that can assist with clean up services.
7. Section 6-2.4
Gutter Flow Method
The Gutter Flow Method can be used for estimating spill volumes in open channels such as ditches, curb and gutter, etc. The cross sectional area and the velocity of the flow in the channel is needed to use this method.
The cross sectional area is calculated as follows:
Curb and Gutter with V-Shape
Cross Sectional Area (ft2) = (1/2) x Depth x Width
Rectangular Channels
Cross Sectional Area (ft2) = Depth (ft) x Width (ft)
The velocity in the channel can be measured by dropping a small floating object (Ping pong ball (Removed since it is not biodegradable) leaf, small piece of wood or paper, etc.) into the flow and timing how long it takes to travel a measured distance.
APPENDIX D-2
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
Email Correspondence January 1, 2023
State Water Resources Control Board
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Correspondents: Steve Cheung, State Water Resources Control Board Tracy Ingebrigtsen, OCFCD, Countywide Compliance Program Manager Diann Pay, AKM Consulting Engineers
Jon Nitta, AKM Consulting Engineers
Adrian Hernandez, AKM Consulting Engineers
Subject: Spill Emergency Response Plans
SWRCB Comments/Responses in red.
1. Spill Volume:
a. Section 2-2 of Appendix E states:
b. In the past, AKM’s clients have referred to the “Sewer Spill Estimation Guide”, prepared by the Orange County Area Waste Discharge Requirements Steering Committee in 2014. Please see attachment. This is a very comprehensive document that provides many alternatives for volume estimation.
c. What is “updated volume estimation techniques” referring to? Are there other specific methodologies that SWRCB would like included in an agency’s Spill Emergency Response Plan documentation? If AKM references the “Sewer Spill Estimation Guide” prepared by the Orange County Area Waste Discharge Requirements Steering Committee, please reference that technique in any spill reporting.
2. Travel Time
a. Section 2-3.1 of Appendix E states:
b. Are the terms “surface waters”, “receiving water”, and “ Waters of the State” all one in the same? Do they all refer to the same water? If not, what is the differences? Receiving Water
A receiving water is a water of the State that receives a discharge of waste.
Waters of the State
Waters of the State are surface waters or groundwater within boundaries of the state as defined in Water Code section 13050(e), in which the State and Regional Water Boards have authority to protect beneficial uses. Waters of the State include, but are not limited to, groundwater aquifers, surface waters, saline waters, natural washes and pools, wetlands, sloughs, and estuaries, regardless of flow or whether water exists during dry conditions. Waters of the State include waters of the United States. c. Please verify that the statement “Estimated spill travel time to the receiving water” is the time the spill travels from the sewer facility (i.e. manhole) to Waters of the State, including travel time on the street/in the gutters? The spill travel time begins when the spill emerges from its origin point (i.e. a manhole, pipeline, etc.) all the way to a receiving water. d. Please verify that the second bullet point is referring to the time the spill travels within a drainage system alone to the Waters of the State. For example, from the time the sewage enters a catch basin until it reaches Waters of the State. Correct, it is from the point of entry into the drainage conveyance system.
e. The travel times will vary with flowrate during dry weather and wet weather conditions. Is it SWRCB goal for these travel times to be estimated with Manning’s equation and estimated flowrates? Are there other specific methodologies that the SWRCB has in mind for estimating the travel times? Provide the best estimate of time based on each respective situation of the when the spill occurred to when it reaches a receiving water.
3. Waters of the State
a. Appendix A defines the following:
b. Water Code Section 13050 € provides the following definition:
c. It is AKM’s understanding that surface water includes ocean water, streams, lakes, drainage retention basins, groundwater and flood control channels. It is unclear, what drainage channels are considered surface waters and which facilities are not. AKM conducts work in southern California, primarily in Los Angeles and Orange County. Is there a list of facilities that SWRCB considers “Waters of the State” or “surface waters”? We do not have a list of facilities that identify which drainage channels are considered surface waters. If the drainage channel leads to a surface water or has the potential to lead to a surface water, then the Board needs to know about any spills that occur in those respective drainage channels.
Email Correspondence March 7, 2023
State Water Resources Control Board
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Correspondents: Walter Mobley, State Water Resources Control Board Steve Cheung, State Water Resources Control Board
Diann Pay, AKM Consulting Engineers
Jon Nitta, AKM Consulting Engineers
Adrian Hernandez, AKM Consulting Engineers
Subject: Spill Emergency Response Plans
SWRCB Comments in Red.
AKM Connents in Green
a. There is a definition of Waters of the State and receiving waters in Attachment A of the WDR. Please verify if AKM’s definition of surface water is what the SWRCB understands surface waters to be:
i. Water body open to the atmosphere (i.e. ocean, river, stream, lake, open channel). These would be examples of a receiving waters and waters of the State. ii. Would a small local open channel be considered a surface water, even if there is no flow in it? It would be considered a Category 1 spill if it has potential to flow to a surface water, even with no flow in it. For example, it the channel is dry but water is discharged into the channel and it has to the potential to reach a surface water, it would be considered a Category 1 spill if any of the discharge is left in the channel. You said it is Category 1 if sewage is left in channel. If sewage reaches a dry open channel and all sewage is recovered, then is it correct to say this is not Category 1 spill? Is the definition only dependent on whether or not the sewage is recovered? Or is any open channel (no matter the size or ownership) considered a surface water? We are looking for a clear definition of “surface water” because per the definition of Category 1 spill, if sewage reaches a “surface water”, it is automatically a Category 1 spill. .
The agencies we are working for own small local open channels that lead to regional channels and then to the major rivers or ocean. We are trying to figure out if all open channels are considered “surface waters”. Or can the small local open channels fall under the category of “drainage conveyance system”? Then if sewage reaches these facilities and is captured, it is not a Category 1 spill.
The drainage channel itself is not considered a surface water. If any discharge is left in a drainage conveyance channel that has the potential to reach a surface water would be considered a Category 1 spill. If it is fully recovered from the channel, then it would not trigger a Category 1 spill.
Per the definition:
A Category 1 spill is a spill of any volume of sewage from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under this General Order that results in a discharge to:
A drainage conveyance system that discharges to surface waters when the sewage is not fully captured and returned to the sanitary sewer system or disposed of properly. Any spill volume not recovered from a drainage conveyance system is considered a discharge to surface water, unless the drainage conveyance system discharges to a dedicated stormwater infiltration basin or facility.
Email Correspondence April 19, 2023
State Water Resources Control Board
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Correspondents: Walter Mobley, State Water Resources Control Board Steve Cheung, State Water Resources Control Board
Diann Pay, AKM Consulting Engineers
Jon Nitta, AKM Consulting Engineers
Adrian Hernandez, AKM Consulting Engineers
Subject: Spill Emergency Response Plans
SWRCB Comments in Red.
We are working on updating the SERP for several agencies in the Region 8 area. We are having difficulty in getting in touch with someone from the RWQCB Region 8, to discuss some of our questions. The following email was tried, several weeks ago without any response:
[email protected]
Can you please provide an email address and/or phone number for a representative that we could communicate with.
You can reach out to Julio Lara down in Region 8.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 951-782-4901
Email Correspondence May 5, 2023
State Water Resources Control Board
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Correspondents: Walter Mobley, State Water Resources Control Board Steve Cheung, State Water Resources Control Board
Diann Pay, AKM Consulting Engineers
Jon Nitta, AKM Consulting Engineers
Adrian Hernandez, AKM Consulting Engineers
Subject: Spill Emergency Response Plans
SWRCB Comments in Red.
We have a question about who is allowed to submit and certify spill reports to the CIWQS database.
Per the definition of Data Submitter in Attachment A, it says “A Data Submitter does not have the authority of a Legally Responsible Official to certify reporting entered into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database”. We interpreted that to mean that a data submitter could only submit draft spill reports because everything else uses the word “certify” as follows:
1. Certified Spill Reports for Category 1 and 2 Spills
2. Monthly Certified Spill Reports for Category 3 Spills
3. Monthly Certified Reports for Category 4 Spills
4. Annual Certified Reports for Category 4 and Lateral Spills
5. Monthly Certification for No-Spill Reports
The reason we ask is because if a LRO has to submit and certify all of the above listed reports, it means a very high level person might have to submit and certify “no-spill” reporting every single month. This may be a lot for some LROs so we wanted to be sure.
Thank you for your inquiry. The statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order allows Data Submitters to enter data. The Legally Responsible Official is the only person that can certify submittals.
Email Correspondence May 25, 2023
State Water Resources Control Board
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Correspondents: Walter Mobley, State Water Resources Control Board Steve Cheung, State Water Resources Control Board
Diann Pay, AKM Consulting Engineers
Jon Nitta, AKM Consulting Engineers
Adrian Hernandez, AKM Consulting Engineers
Subject: Spill Emergency Response Plans
SWRCB Comments in Red.
One of our clients just certified continuation of coverage on CIWQS but said that he did not see a place where he could update or certify the LRO. In their case the LRO will be the same person as it was under the previous order. Do they need to complete the CIWQS “User Registration” form to re-register the LRO (https://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov/ciwqs/newUser.jsp)? What if the LRO needs to change due to the new requirements? What should an agency do to make the change? Do they need to complete the CIWQS “User Registration” form and/or email [email protected] per Section 5.1 of the new Order? Thank you for your inquiry. If the LRO will continue to be the same person, they do not need to re-register to be the LRO under the reissued Order (Order 2022-0103-DWQ). If the LRO needs to be changed to meet the Order (2022-0103-DWQ) requirements, then they would need to follow the steps listed in the attached Frequently Asked Questions guidance document. You are correct, that the link is provided per section 5.1 of Order (Order 2022-0103-DWQ). The attached document will cover the steps necessary to register, I would suggest contacting CIWQS Help Center staff if/when errors occur, for clarifying questions contact me.
APPENDIX D-3
REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
Email Correspondence April 21, 2023
Regional Water Quality Control Board
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Correspondents: Julio Lara, Regional Water Quality Control Board Region 8 Walter Mobley, State Water Resources Control Board
Steve Cheung, State Water Resources Control Board
Diann Pay, AKM Consulting Engineers
Jon Nitta, AKM Consulting Engineers
Subject: Spill Emergency Response Plans
Email summary of meeting (April 20, 2023) between Jon Nitta (AKM) and Julio Lara (RWQCB Region 8)
Thank you for talking to me yesterday regarding Order 2022-0103-DWQ. I would like to follow up and verify what we had discussed, as some of the RWQCB Region 8 requirements seem to be more conservative than what AKM had understood from our meetings with Walter Mobley and Steve Cheung at the SWRCB.
AKM understands that RWQCB Region 8 is the governing body for the Orange County agencies, and it may have additional and/or more strict requirements than those included in Order 2022- 0103-DWQ. Can you please verify the following:
1. According to our talk the RWQCB Region 8 defines a “surface water body” to includes all oceans, lakes, rivers, channels, county storm drain, city storm drains, etc . The curb and cutter and private v-channels would not be considered a surface water body. Basically, the street is the cutoff of where the surface water body begins. a. A spill that reaches any of these surface waters (including local catch basins and underground laterals and pipes) would be therefore considered a Category 1 spill (Per Region 8’s definition). This includes when these facilities are dry. b. If this is correct, that would mean that by definition, the SWRCB definition of “ Drainage Conveyance Systems” would also be considered “Surface Waters”. Order 2022-0103- DWQ defines the drainage conveyance system as follows:
2. The RWQCB Region 8 does not have a written requirement for agencies to notify the local health care agency in the event of a spill, but it is recommended. a. Notification procedures to the OCHCA for Spill Categories 1, 2, and 3 will be recommended for the SERP updates that we are developing for our Orange County agency clients.
Can you please review the summary of our discussion yesterday to verify that our understanding of the RWQCB Region 8 requirements are understood correctly. We would like to make sure we have the correct understanding before finalizing the SERP updates for our Orange County agency clients.
Please let me know if you would like to set up another meeting to discuss it in further detail.
Thank you again so much.
Email Correspondence May 5, 2023
Regional Water Quality Control Board
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Correspondents: Julio Lara, Regional Water Quality Control Board Region 8 Diann Pay, AKM Consulting Engineers
Jon Nitta, AKM Consulting Engineers
Subject: Spill Emergency Response Plans
Email summary of meeting (May 4, 2023) between Jon Nitta (AKM) and Julio Lara (RWQCB Region 8)
I am working with Jon Nitta at AKM on various Spill Response Plans for our clients. Jon told me that the you two spoke yesterday and that you requested that we send over our definition of “surface waters” as it relates to Category 1 Spills so you could speak with SWRCB staff and your legal team about it and verify that we have the correct understanding.
AKM’s primary goal is to update the Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP) for our Orange County clients so that they are compliant and can be implemented by June 5, 2023, as required by Order 2022-0103-DWQ (Section 5.12).
The Order identifies Category 1 Spills as follows:
Category 1 Spill
A Category 1 spill is a spill of any volume of sewage from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under this General Order that results in a discharge to:
A surface water, including a surface water body that contains no flow or volume of water; or A drainage conveyance system that discharges to surface waters when the sewage is not fully captured and returned to the sanitary sewer system or disposed of properly.
Any spill volume not recovered from a drainage conveyance system is considered a discharge to surface water, unless the drainage conveyance system discharges to a dedicated stormwater infiltration basin or facility.
As requested, we are attaching a definition of surface water as we have understood from discussions with the SWRCB staff and webinars hosted by the Clean Water Summits Partners.
Please verify that this definition of surface water is also acceptable to Region 8.
Surface waters are natural water bodies that include but are not limited to: oceans, rivers, streams, lakes, vernal pools, wetlands, and estuaries.
If the natural water body or portions of it was rerouted or channelized (includes things like underground pipes, box culverts, concrete channels), it is still considered a surface water If it is water body is manmade and retains water (i.e. golf course pond, HOA lake), it is not a natural water body and therefore not surface water
A retention basin is not a surface water, unless over time it became full of aquatic life and currently acts more like a natural water body
Groundwater is not a surface water
A local underground stormwater pipeline constructed to collect stormwater for street drainage is not a surface water
The Order does have a definition of Drainage Conveyance System (Attachment A – Definitions) as follows:
A drainage conveyance system is a publicly- or privately-owned separate storm sewer system, including but not limited to drainage canals, channels, pipelines, pump stations, detention basins, infiltration basins/facilities, or other facilities constructed to transport stormwater and non-stormwater flows.
The reason the definition of “surface water” and “drainage conveyance system” is so important is because it will be the difference between classifying a spill as Category 1 or Category 3. And there are more stringent monitoring and reporting requirement for Category 1 Spills than there are for Category 3 Spills. We want to be sure that we understand the definitions when updating the spill response plans so that our clients are clear on exactly how to categorize a future spill and what actions they are required to take.
If Region 8 agrees with the aforementioned definitions, it would mean that an agency could contain, remove, and cleanup a spill within an underground stormdrain pipe (drainage conveyance system) and categorize it as Category 3 instead of Category 1.
With the June 5, 2023 deadline rapidly approaching, we will need verification of the “surface water” definition according to Region 8 as soon as possible. Please let us know when we can expect to receive verification of the definition or if you need any further information from us.
Thank you so much.
APPENDIX D-4
ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE AGENCY
Email originally sent to:
Hisham Elmishad & Lauren Robinson
Phone Call with Juan Anzora - notes
May 5, 2023
Orange County Health Care Agency
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Correspondents: Hisham Elmishad, Orange County Health Care Agency Lauren Robinson, Orange County Health Care Agency
Juan Anzora, Orange County Health Care Agency
Diann Pay, AKM Consulting Engineers
Jon Nitta, AKM Consulting Engineers
Subject: Spill Emergency Response Plans
OCHCA Comments/Responses in red.
AKM Consulting Engineers got your contact information from Tracy Ingebrigtsen and Kimberley Buss at Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD). We met with them yesterday to discuss the new Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order 2022-0103-DWQ (Order) which requires sewer agencies to update their Spill Emergency Response Plans (SERP) and specifies new notification, monitoring, reporting, and record keeping requirements. We have several questions/verifications that OCFCD wanted us to direct to the health care agency. The questions/needed verifications are as follows:
1. Verification of when Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) needs to be notified of a sewer spill. Many of our agencies have told us that they notify OCHCA when the spill occurs on private property, especially in a commercial area. a. Under what other conditions would OCHCA want to be notified? Recommend contacting OCHCA for any spill except maybe a private residential spill that is contained.
Even report the spill on the street that is cleaned up. OCHCA keeps a spill log.
They would rather be safe than sorry basically. Err on the side of caution. We should recommend agencies always notify them and let OCHCA decide if they want to come out and investigate.
b. Is notification dependent spill size? No
c. Is there an ordinance or code that details the requirement? If so, please provide a copy or link to the code.
Not necessarily a code specifically for OCHCA. Referred to California Health Codes
California Health and Safety Code
i. Public Beach Sanitation – Section 115875-115915
ii. Ocean Water Contact Sports Areas – Section 116070-116090 iii. Sewage and Other Wastes – 5410-5416
California Code of Regulations title 17
i. Ocean Water Contact Sports Areas – Section 7956-7962
2. Verify contact information for reporting a spill to OCHCA. All numbers below are correct. Calling is the only way to report a spill
a. General Reporting (714) 433-6000
b. Office Staff (714) 433-6419
c. After Hours (714) 628-7008
d. Is there any other way for an agency to report a spill to OCHCA?
3. Some of our clients have been under the impression that OCHCA would do water sampling in the event of a large spill that reached OCFCD facilities or the ocean. Is this correct? If so, we would like to discuss how sampling is done and if it would meet the requirements of the new Order.
OCHCA only samples and monitors waters if spill reaches the bay or ocean. They don’t sample in all OCFCD facilities.
Juan reviewed the Order and he thinks their current procedures may already cover the sampling and analysis requirements if the spill reached the ocean or bay. But he thinks they will have to do further review and make sure that they comply with the new Order in the future.
APPENDIX D-5
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Email Correspondence April 21, 2023
Orange County Sanitation District
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Correspondents: Dindo Carillo, OCSD
Diann Pay, AKM Consulting Engineers
Jon Nitta, AKM Consulting Engineers
Subject: Spill Emergency Response Plans
OCSD Comments/Responses in red.
I am with AKM Consulting Engineers in Irvine. We are working on updating Sewer Emergency Response Plans for several of our clients in Orange County. We were listening in to the Clean Water Summit Partners webinar this week and heard your very informative talk. We thought maybe you could help us answer a question or refer us to someone who could help. Our question is whether or not OCSD could provide water sampling and analysis after a spill event. As discussed at the webinar, it is not always easy to find a laboratory that is ELAP certified and operates 24/7 so that they can respond with 18 hours of notification of a spill. We are wondering if OCSD has agreements with any of the local agencies to provide the sampling and laboratory services required by the WDR Order or if there are any future plans to develop this type of agreement/relationship with agencies.
Please let us know if you have any information or could refer us to someone else at OCSD. We would appreciate your response and would also be willing to get on a call if needed.
Generally, OC San does not provide these laboratory services: taking samples and analyzing water quality samples. However, we have partnered with other agencies during special projects to provide these services.
APPENDIX D-6
SOCAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS GROUP
Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023
So Cal WDR Group
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Speakers: Dindo Carillo, Orange County Sanitation District Kimberly Buss with Orange County Flood Control District Attendees: Diann Pay, AKM Consulting Engineers
Jon Nitta, AKM Consulting Engineers
Subject: Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements Location: Buena Park City Yard (6955 Aragon Circle, Buena Park, CA 90620)
1. A couple of the major changes in the Spill Response Plan requirements is the addition of Category 4 Spill and coordination with stormwater agencies
2. Dindo proposes to consider creating a working group to draft language for SERPs regarding agency ordination, mutual aid, etc.
3. Kim Buss, NPDES Compliance with OCFCD
a. Current Stormwater Orders requires
i. 24/7 on-call responders – help control SSOs
ii. 24/7 access to MS4 facilities
iii. Limit infiltration/seepage of sewage
iv. Prevent illicit discharges
b. OCFCD wants to know any time sewage enters a catch basin, for tracking purposes and studies. Notify of any volume into a catch basin. c. WDR Order D.3 Legal Authority requires agencies to “demonstrate necessary legal authority to: collaborate with storm sewer agencies to coordinate emergency spill responses….”.
d. OCFCD will get GIS data out to all agencies
e. It is preferred that agencies submit on-line Water Pollution Service Request on the Myoceservices website. This request will go to responders immediately. i. Click “Water Pollution”
ii. Drop pin or put address of spill
iii. Click “Next”
iv. Fill out information using drop downs
v. Will receive an email response that request is received f. If immediate assistance is needed, also use phone numbers i. Business Hours (714) 955-0600
ii. After Hours (877) 897-7455 – goes to Control1
g. Can still call Control1 and submit report via email afterward as well h. For Category 1 and maybe Category 2 spills – OCFCD response i. Assessment upstream
ii. ID diversions, retention basins
iii. Provide containment
iv. Site access
v. Additional cleanup resources – OCFCD crew and contractors vi. Determine cleanup end points
vii. Response in accordance with County Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination (IDDE)
APPENDIX D-7
CLEAN WATER SUMMIT PARTNERS
Webinar Notes March 22, 2023
Clean Water Summit Partners Webinar
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Speakers/Hosts: Mary Cousins (Bay Area Clean Water Agency) ` Walter Mobley (SWRCB)
Afrooz Farsimidan (SWRCB)
Jared Voskuhl
Michael Flores (CWEA and HDR,inc)
Andy Morrison (AM Consulting)
Walter Mobley (SWRCB) presentation
Topic: Spill Emergency Response Plan Requirements in Reissued Order
1. Waters of State - includes groundwater.
Water of U.S. - surface water managed federally.
2. First annual report due date is 4/1/24
3. Local utility agency coordination is important
4. Lab contracts should be secured
5. Training is part of “implementation” and should be done before 6/5/23
6. Lateral spills
a. Report on monthly basis “yes/no”
b. Report total lateral spills annually
7. Category 1 – to surface water; percolate to groundwater is not considered Category 1
8. Updated SERP not required to upload to CIWQS
9. Reenroll and update current SERP
10. Update and implement SERP ASAP
11. If SSO reaches groundwater, considered spill and must be reported
12. If spill reaches a retention basin, not Category 1 if stopped there. So, retention basin must not be considered surface water.
13. Category 3 – provide details of each spill
14. Category 4 – total the spill sin reporting; simplified
15. Inform regional board of private spills occurring chronically. Board will decide on action to take.
Michael Flores presentation (CWEA and HDR,inc)
Topic: Spill Emergency Response Plan Update
1. Annual certification plan up to date 4/1/24
2. Create a process to review performance statistics annually
3. Search Basin Plan for Orange County if you need to know “beneficial uses” for water bodies in Orange County
Andy Morrison presentation (AM Consulting)
Topic: Spill Emergency Response Plan Implementation
1. Need map of “drainage conveyance systems” and “surface waters”
2. Verify if lab is ELAP certified and can meet the 18-hour water quality sampling requirement that is now required after a large spill. It is 18-hours to get sample, not analyze it.
3. Could contract with a municipal lab (i.e. LBWD WRP and IRWD)
4. SERP can be in SSMP or stand-alone but might be best stand-alone since it is now required to update annually
5. Photographs apply to all category spills
6. It doesn’t matter where spill shows up but where the blockage originates (i.e. where the problem is). If in municipal system, it becomes a category spill. If in private system, it is a private or lateral spill.
7. Ask storm agency what facilities they have in area. Do they lead to groundwater or surface waters?
Video recordings and slide from January 11th webinar are available here:
Speaker Presentations – California Association of Sanitation Agencies (casaweb.org) FAQs document (Q&A)
2023.03.20 CASA SSO WDR FAQ Index.xlsx (sharepoint.com) CWEA training videos will be posted on SSO Program website Another training May 3, 2023 – hopefully the forms will be completed and shown Webinar Notes May 3, 2023
Clean Water Summit Partners Webinar
Spill Emergency Response Plan
Speakers/Hosts: Mary Cousins (Bay Area Clean Water Agency) Diana Messina (SWRCB)
` Walter Mobley (SWRCB)
Jared Voskuhl
Steve Jepsen (SCAP)
Bryan Evans (Dudek)
Dindo Carillo (OCSD)
Diana Messina (SWRCB)
Topic: Immediate Compliance Requirements for Existing Enrollees Topic: Spill Categories and Minimizing Violations
1. Cleanup should be per storm water agencies and NPDES permits
2. Pre, during, and post coordination with storm drain agencies
3. LRO – Call CIWQS help desk for form to change LRO if needed
4. If spill goes to GW, not Category 1. It is a violation of 4.2 but not 4.1. Not a surface water.
5. Only way to check if agency is recertified is to have agency check CIWQS
6. Surface water = natural water body
If the natural water body was rerouted or channelized, it is still surface water Retention pond is not surface water unless over time it became full of aquatic life and more like a surface water
If it is manmade and retains water, it is not a natural surface water Dindo Carillo (OCSD)
Topic: Changes to Spill Field Reporting Forms
1. Number field report same as CIWQS report
2. Multiple photos are required
3. Work with health care agency or whoever has jurisdiction of surface waters
4. Identify if 1000 feet from surface water intake locations
5. Identify GW infiltration basin locations
Bryan Evans (Dudek)
Topic: Sewer Spill Monitoring
1. Basin Plan dictates indicators to test for
2. Holding time is 6 hours on ice; sample must get to the lab in 6 hours after taken
3. Plan for potential monitoring locations
4. MS4 is a municipal separate stormwater system
5. Water Quality Basin or Monitoring Plans
a. Will have maps and GIS
b. Monitoring locations
c. Sewershed within watershed
d. Overlay mapping
Video recordings and slide from January 11th webinar are available here:
Speaker Presentations – California Association of Sanitation Agencies (casaweb.org) https://casaweb.org/resources/speaker-presentations/
Guide for CIWQS actions needed immediately
Guidance for Uploading an Existing Sewer System Management Plan in the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS)
FAQs document (Q&A)
2023.03.20 CASA SSO WDR FAQ Index.xlsx (sharepoint.com) Clean Water Summit Partners provided the FAQ document that summarized questions regarding Waste Discharge Requirements from January 2023 to April 2023 APPENDIX D-8
Agency Name Here Procedure No:
Path:
Sewer Spill Emergency Response Plan -
Agency Coordination and Collaboration
Date:
Approved by:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of the Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP) Coordination and Collaboration effort is to provide local agencies with updated information regarding contacts, jurisdictional responsibilities, infrastructure data, and emergency response information to aid in expediting response to a sewer spill and reduce the volume of sewer spills. Per the Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order 2022- 0103-DWQ, sewer system agencies must have a SERP that includes pre-planned coordination and collaboration efforts. This SERP supersedes the Countywide Area Spill Control Program (CASC)
DEFINITIONS
A. CIWQS: California Integrated Water Quality System - SSO Reporting System B. LRO: Legally Responsible Official that certifies SSO Reportsin CIWQS C. Non-Working Hours: Hours when day-shiftstaff are not on-site.
D. OCFCD: Orange County Flood Control District
E. OC Health Care Agency (HCA): Orange County health jurisdiction that is charged with protecting public health by monitoring and reporting potentially impacted ocean water-contact areas to the public through various channels.
F. OC San Service Area: Includes corridors where the regional trunk sewers, interceptor, and pump stations are located.Also includeslocalsewers whereOC San has operations and maintenance responsibility.
G. OES: Office of Emergency Services
H. Private Property SSO: Sewage discharges that are caused by blockages or other problems within a privately owned lateral. SSOs that are caused by a blockage in an OC San-owned line are not considered private property per the definition in the Statewide SSS WDR permit.
I. OC Public Works (OCPW): Orange County department that protectsthe public county-wide from the threat of floods by constructing, operating, and maintaining major flood control channels, dams, retarding basins, and pump stations. As such, OCPW is also responsible for the quality of waters in these channels and protecting Waters of the State.
J. RWQCB: California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region K. SERP: Spill Emergency Response Plan
L. SSO: Sanitary Sewer Overflow; orsewage spill
M. SSS WDR: Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for sanitary sewer systems issued on December 6, 2022, by the SWRCB to all federal and state agencies, municipalities, counties, districts, and other public entities that own or operate sanitary sewer systems greater than one mile in length that collect and/or convey untreated or partially treated wastewater to a publicly owned treatment facility.
N. SWRCB: California State Water Resource Control Board
RESPONSIBILITIES
OC San
• Respond to reports of SSOsthatmay involve their Collectionssystems or private sewer systems that may impact the municipal storm drain system. • Contain and clean up their respective SSOs, protect their storm drains, and notify necessary regulatory agencies. Follow appropriate SERP. • Contain and coordinate the cleanup of OC San SSOs, including making every effort to recover sewage from the storm drain before it reaches a surface water. • Responsible for the water quality monitoring requirements for collection of SSO samples from SSOs to surface waters in which 50,000 gallons or greater are spilled to surface waters.
• Compile and submit reporting information into the CIWQS system. • Respond to member agency calls for assistance where feasible. • Coordinate efforts of SERP preparation prior to, during, and after a spill event.
Facilitate a regional templated approach for documentation and dissemination.
Member Agency (Cities and Sanitation Districts)
• Respond to reports of SSOsthatmay involve their Collectionssystems or private sewer systems that may impact the municipal storm drain system. • Contain and clean up their respective SSOs, protect their storm drains, and notify necessary regulatory agencies.
• Follow appropriate SERP.
• Contain and coordinate the cleanup of OC San SSOs, including making every effort to recover sewage from the storm drain before it reaches a surface water. • Responsible for the water quality monitoring requirements for collection of SSO samples from SSOs to surface waters in which 50,000 gallons or greater are spilled to surface waters.
• Compile and submit reporting information into the CIWQS system. • Coordinate efforts of SERP preparation prior to, during, and after a spill event.
Participate in the regional templated approach for documentation and dissemination.
OC Public Works and Stormwater Co-permittees
• Provide assistance to sanitation districts regarding OCFCD flood control facilities (as well as local MS4 drainage facilities) for purposes of identifying potential impacts to downstream surface waters via geospatial mapping tools, such as this:
https://ocgis.com/ocpw/EnvRes/h2oc/index.html.
• Provide contact information to be utilized in the event of an SSO. Twenty-four hour contact information, in the form of OC Public Works Water Pollution After-Hours Emergency Response On-call Schedule, is provided to wastewater agencies on a regular basis through the SoCal WDR Group distribution list. • Provide local agencies access to OCFCD right-of-way with the purpose of containing and cleaning up any SSOs impacting OCFCD facilities.
• Upon activation of the Water Quality Implementation Agreement between OCFCD and agreement cities, utilize OCFCD’s On-Call Environmental Clean-Up Services contractors to respond to SSOs.
• Protect County and co-permittee respective stormwater conveyance facilities from illegal discharges (including sewage).
• Assist with coordination of SERP implementation prior to, during, and after a spill event. Utilize the established regional, templated approach for documentation and dissemination.
OC Health Care Agency
• HCA’s goal is to protect the public health from the impacts of a potential or confirmed SSO that may reach ocean, bay, or harbor waters. This includes responding to SSOs and either restricting or closing beaches and other recreational waters when warranted.
• HCA will update communication channels used to raise public awareness including, but not limited to; interfacing with applicable marine safety/lifeguard departments to post conspicuous signage, updating self-maintained website (www.OCBeachInfo.com), alerting county Public Information Officer to the impacted areas, and reporting closure extent and impacted monitoring stations to SWRCB’s BeachWatch website.
When warranted, assist with coordination of SERP implementation prior to, during, and after a spill event.
APPENDIX E-1
Office of Emergency Services
Emergency Release
Follow-up Notice Reporting Form
5 EMERGENCY RELEASE FOLLOW - UP NOTICE REPORTING FORM
CONTROL NO.
CHECK IF RELEASE REQUIRES NOTIFI -
GAS SOLID LIQUID
TIME OF RELEASE
A
B
C
D
FACILITY EMERGENCY CONTACT & PHONE NUMBER
DAY YR
(use 24 hr time)
TIME
OES
NOTIFIED
CITY / COMMUNITY
CAS Numb er
GAS
( ) -
OES
COUNTY ZIP
CATION UNDER 42 U.S.C. Section 9603 (a)
SOLID LIQUID
PHYSICAL STATE RELEASED QUANTITY RELEASED
AIR WATER GROUND OTHER
DURATION OF RELEASE
DAYS HOURS MINUTES
DATE
INCIDENT MO
BUSINESS NAME
INCIDENT ADDRESS LOCATION
CHEMICAL OR TRADE NAME (print or type)
CHECK IF CHEMICAL IS LISTED IN
40 CFR 355, APPENDIX A
PHYSICAL STATE CONTAINED
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION
ACTIONS TAKEN
E
F CHRONIC OR DELAYED (explain)
G
ACUTE OR IMMEDIATE (explain)
NOT KNOWN (exp lain)
KNOWN OR ANTICIPATED HEALTH EFFECTS (Use the comments section for addition information)
ADVICE REGARDING MEDICAL ATTENTION NECESSARY FOR EXPOSED INDIVIDUALS
COMMENTS (INDICATE SECTION (A - G) AND ITEM WITH COMMENTS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION) H
I
CERTIFICATION: I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and I am familiar with the information sub mitted and b elieve the sub mitted information is true, accurate, and comp lete.
REPORTING FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE (print or type)
SIGNATURE OF REPORTING FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE DATE:
6 EMERGENCY RELEASE FOLLOW-UP NOTICE
REPORTING FORM INSTRUCTIONS
(This form may be reproduced, as needed)
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Chapter 6.95 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code requires that written emergency release follow-up notices prepared pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 11004, be submitted using this reporting form. Non-permitted releases of reportable quantities of Extremely Hazardous Substances (listed in 40 CFR 355, appendix A) or of chemicals that require release reporting under section 103(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 [42 U.S.C. § 9603(a)] must be reported on the form, as soon as practicable, but no later than 30 days, following a release. The written follow-up report is required in addition to the verbal notification.
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS:
The form, when filled out, reports follow-up information required by 42 U.S.C § 11004.
Ensure that all information requested by the form is provided as completely as possible.
If the incident involves reportable releases of more than one chemical, prepare one report form for each chemical released.
If the incident involves a series of separate releases of chemical(s) at different times, the releases should be reported on separate reporting forms.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS:
Block A: Enter the name of the business and the name and phone number of a contact person who can provide detailed facility information concerning the release.
Block B: Enter the date of the incident and the time that verbal notification was made to OES.
The OES control number is provided to the caller by OES at the time verbal notification is made.
Enter this control number in the space provided.
Block C: Provide information pertaining to the location where the release occurred. Include the street address, the city or community, the county and the zip code.
Block D: Provide information concerning the specific chemical that was released. Include the chemical or trade name and the Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number. Check all categories that apply. Provide best available information on quantity, time and duration of the release.
Block E: Indicate all actions taken to respond to and contain the release as specified in 42 U.S.C. § 11004(c).
Block F: Check the categories that apply to the health effects that occurred or could result from the release. Provide an explanation or description of the effects in the space provided. Use Block H for additional comments/information if necessary to meet requirements specified in 42 U.S.C. § 11004(c).
Block G: Include information on the type of medical attention required for exposure to the chemical released. Indicate when and how this information was made available to individuals exposed and to medical personnel, if appropriate for the incident, as specified in 42 U.S.C. § 11004(c).
7 Block H: List any additional pertinent information.
Block I: Print or type the name of the facility representative submitting the report. Include the official signature and the date that the form was prepared.
MAIL THE COMPLETED REPORT TO:
Chemical Emergency Planning and Response Commission (CEPRC) / Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
Attn: Section 304 Reports
3650 Schriever Avenue
Mather, CA 95655
NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 25503, 25503.1 and 25507.1, Health and Safety Code.
Reference: Sections 25503(b)(4), 25503.1, 25507.1, 25518 and 25520, Health and Safety Code.
Article 3. Minimum Standards for Area Plans
Section 2720. Proposed Area Plans.
The proposed area plan, as required by Section 25503(d) of the Health and Safety Code, shall include:
(a) a description of the extent to which the administering agency has met the requirements of this Article, and a schedule for implementing the final area plan, by December 29, 1987, to include the provisions of Sections 2722-2736 of this Article; (b) provisions for integrating, in the final area plan, information from business plans submitted by handlers within the jurisdiction of an administering agency; (c) protocols for responses to pesticide drift exposure incidents; and (d) a form providing information on the elements within the area plan, substantially equivalent to the following optional model reporting form for area plans.
NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 25503 and 25517.5, Health and Safety Code, Section 12997.7, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 25503, Health and Safety Code, Section 12997.7, Food and Agricultural Code.
8 OPTIONAL MODEL REPORTING FORM - AREA PLAN
CHECKLIST for
AREA PLAN ELEMENT
and reference section ELEMENT
ATTACHED
ELEMENT
NOT PROVIDED,
JUSTIFICATION
ATTACHED
PROPOSED
DATE FOR
COMPLETION
SECTION 2722 - EMERGENCY RESPONSE
PROCEDURES
Ap p roach, Recognition & Evaluation
Personnel Monitoring & Decontamination
Equip ment Monitoring & Decontamination
SECTION 2723 - PREEMERGENCY PLANNING
Pre-incident Site Surveys
Planning & Coordination
Emergency Funding Access
Disposal Facility Access
Emergency Response Contractor Access
Integrated Resp onse Management System
SECTION 2724 - NOTIFICATION & COORDINATION
Notification & Coordination
Emergency Communications
Resp onsib ility Matrix
OES Notification
SECTION 2725 - TRAINING
Emergency Response Personnel Training
Training Documentation
Training Exercises
SECTION 2726 - PUBLIC SAFETY & INFORMATION
Site Perimeter Security
Safety Procedure Information
Information Release Resp onsib ility
Medical Notification
Evacuation Plans
SECTION 2727 - SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
Listing & Descrip tion
Testing & Maintenance
SECTION 2728 -INCIDENT CRITIQUEAND FOLLOWUP
APPENDIX E-2
40 CFR (Appendix A to Part 355)
List of Extremely Hazardous Substances and their
Threshold Planning Quantities
Reportable
quantity *
Threshold
planning quantity
(pounds) (pounds)
75-86-5 Acetone Cyanohydrin 10 1,000
1752-30-3 Acetone Thiosemicarbazide 1,000 1,000/10,000
107-02-8 Acrolein 1 500
79-06-1 Acrylamide f 5,000 1,000/10,000
107-13-1 Acrylonitrile f 100 10,000
814-68-6 Acrylyl Chloride d 100 100
111-69-3 Adiponitrile f 1,000 1,000
116-06-3 Aldicarb b 1 100/10,000
309-00-2 Aldrin 1 500/10,000
107-18-6 Allyl Alcohol 100 1,000
107-11-9 Allylamine 500 500
20859-73-8 Aluminum Phosphide a 100 500
54-62-6 Aminopterin 500 500/10,000
78-53-5 Amiton 500 500
3734-97-2 Amiton Oxalate 100 100/10,000
7664-41-7 Ammonia f 100 500
300-62-9 Amphetamine 1,000 1,000
62-53-3 Aniline f 5,000 1,000
88-05-1 Aniline, 2,4,6-Trimethyl- 500 500
7783-70-2 Antimony Pentafluoride 500 500
1397-94-0 Antimycin A b 1,000 1,000/10,000
86-88-4 ANTU 100 500/10,000
1303-28-2 Arsenic Pentoxide 1 100/10,000
1327-53-3 Arsenous Oxide d 1 100/10,000
7784-34-1 Arsenous Trichloride 1 500
7784-42-1 Arsine 100 100
2642-71-9 Azinphos-Ethyl 100 100/10,000
86-50-0 Azinphos-Methyl 1 10/10,000
98-87-3 Benzal Chloride 5,000 500
98-16-8 Benzenamine, 3-
(Trifluoromethyl)- 500 500
100-14-1 Benzene, 1-(Chloromethyl)-
4-Nitro- 500 500/10,000
98-05-5 Benzenearsonic Acid 10 10/10,000
3615-21-2 Benzimidazole, 4,5-Dichloro2-(Trifluoromethyl)- c 500 500/10,000 98-07-7 Benzotrichloride 10 100
Appendix E-2
40 CFR (Appendix A to Part 355) List of Extremely Hazardous Substances and their Threshold Planning Quantities
CAS No. Chemical name Notes
Reportable
quantity *
Threshold
planning quantity
(pounds) (pounds)
CAS No. Chemical name Notes
100-44-7 Benzyl Chloride 100 500
140-29-4 Benzyl Cyanide d 500 500
15271-41-7
Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2-
Carbonitrile, 5-Chloro-6-
((((Methylamino)Carbonyl)O
xy)Imino)-, (1s-(1-alpha,2-
beta,4-alpha,5-alpha,6E))-
500 500/10,000
534-07-6 Bis(Chloromethyl) Ketone 10 10/10,000
4044-65-9 Bitoscanate 500 500/10,000
10294-34-5 Boron Trichloride 500 500
7/2/7637 Boron Trifluoride 500 500
353-42-4 Boron Trifluoride Compound
With Methyl Ether (1:1) 1,000 1,000
28772-56-7 Bromadiolone 100 100/10,000
7726-95-6 Bromine f 500 500
1306-19-0 Cadmium Oxide 100 100/10,000
2223-93-0 Cadmium Stearate b 1,000 1,000/10,000
7778-44-1 Calcium Arsenate 1 500/10,000
8001-35-2 Camphechlor 1 500/10,000
56-25-7 Cantharidin 100 100/10,000
51-83-2 Carbachol Chloride 500 500/10,000
26419-73-8
Carbamic Acid, Methyl-, O-
(((2,4-Dimethyl-1, 3-
Dithiolan-2-
yl)Methylene)Amino)-
100 100/10,000
1563-66-2 Carbofuran 10 10/10,000
75-15-0 Carbon Disulfide f 100 10,000
786-19-6 Carbophenothion 500 500
57-74-9 Chlordane 1 1,000
470-90-6 Chlorfenvinfos 500 500
7782-50-5 Chlorine 10 100
24934-91-6 Chlormephos 500 500
999-81-5 Chlormequat Chloride d 100 100/10,000
79-11-8 Chloroacetic Acid 100 100/10,000
107-07-3 Chloroethanol 500 500
627-11-2 Chloroethyl Chloroformate 1,000 1,000
67-66-3 Chloroform f 10 10,000
542-88-1 Chloromethyl Ether d 10 100
107-30-2 Chloromethyl Methyl Ether b 10 100
3691-35-8 Chlorophacinone 100 100/10,000
Reportable
quantity *
Threshold
planning quantity
(pounds) (pounds)
CAS No. Chemical name Notes
1982-47-4 Chloroxuron 500 500/10,000
21923-23-9 Chlorthiophos d 500 500
10025-73-7 Chromic Chloride 1 1/10,000
62207-76-5
Cobalt, ((2,2′-(1,2-
Ethanediylbis
(Nitrilomethylidyne)) Bis(6-
Fluorophenolato))(2-)-
N,N′,O,O′)-
100 100/10,000
10210-68-1 Cobalt Carbonyl d 10 10/10,000
64-86-8 Colchicine d 10 10/10,000
56-72-4 Coumaphos 10 100/10,000
5836-29-3 Coumatetralyl 500 500/10,000
95-48-7 Cresol, o- 100 1,000/10,000
535-89-7 Crimidine 100 100/10,000
4170-30-3 Crotonaldehyde 100 1,000
123-73-9 Crotonaldehyde, (E)- 100 1,000
506-68-3 Cyanogen Bromide 1,000 500/10,000
506-78-5 Cyanogen Iodide 1,000 1,000/10,000
2636-26-2 Cyanophos 1,000 1,000
675-14-9 Cyanuric Fluoride 100 100
66-81-9 Cycloheximide 100 100/10,000
108-91-8 Cyclohexylamine f 10,000 10,000
17702-41-9 Decaborane(14) 500 500/10,000
8065-48-3 Demeton 500 500
919-86-8 Demeton-S-Methyl 500 500
10311-84-9 Dialifor 100 100/10,000
19287-45-7 Diborane 100 100
111-44-4 Dichloroethyl ether 10 10,000
149-74-6 Dichloromethylphenylsilane 1,000 1,000
62-73-7 Dichlorvos 10 1,000
141-66-2 Dicrotophos 100 100
1464-53-5 Diepoxybutane 10 500
814-49-3 Diethyl Chlorophosphate d 500 500
71-63-6 Digitoxin b 100 100/10,000
7/5/2238 Diglycidyl Ether 1,000 1,000
20830-75-5 Digoxin d 10 10/10,000
115-26-4 Dimefox 500 500
60-51-5 Dimethoate 10 500/10,000
2524-03-0 Dimethyl
Phosphorochloridothioate 500 500
77-78-1 Dimethyl sulfate 100 500
Reportable
quantity *
Threshold
planning quantity
(pounds) (pounds)
CAS No. Chemical name Notes
75-78-5 Dimethyldichlorosilane d 500 500
57-14-7 Dimethylhydrazine 10 1,000
99-98-9 Dimethyl-pPhenylenediamine 10 10/10,000
644-64-4 Dimetilan 1 500/10,000
534-52-1 Dinitrocresol 10 10/10,000
88-85-7 Dinoseb 1,000 100/10,000
1420-07-1 Dinoterb 500 500/10,000
78-34-2 Dioxathion 500 500
82-66-6 Diphacinone 10 10/10,000
152-16-9 Diphosphoramide,
Octamethyl- 100 100
298-04-4 Disulfoton 1 500
514-73-8 Dithiazanine Iodide 500 500/10,000
541-53-7 Dithiobiuret 100 100/10,000
316-42-7 Emetine, Dihydrochloride d 1 1/10,000
115-29-7 Endosulfan 1 10/10,000
4/3/2778 Endothion 500 500/10,000
72-20-8 Endrin 1 500/10,000
106-89-8 Epichlorohydrin f 100 1,000
2104-64-5 EPN 100 100/10,000
50-14-6 Ergocalciferol b 1,000 1,000/10,000
379-79-3 Ergotamine Tartrate 500 500/10,000
1622-32-8 Ethanesulfonyl Chloride, 2-
Chloro- 500 500
10140-87-1 Ethanol, 1,2-Dichloro-,
Acetate 1,000 1,000
563-12-2 Ethion 10 1,000
13194-48-4 Ethoprophos 1,000 1,000
538-07-8 Ethylbis(2-
Chloroethyl)Amine d 500 500
371-62-0 Ethylene Fluorohydrin b, d 10 10
75-21-8 Ethylene Oxide f 10 1,000
107-15-3 Ethylenediamine 5,000 10,000
151-56-4 Ethyleneimine 1 500
542-90-5 Ethylthiocyanate 10,000 10,000
22224-92-6 Fenamiphos 10 10/10,000
115-90-2 Fensulfothion d 500 500
4301-50-2 Fluenetil 100 100/10,000
7782-41-4 Fluorine e 10 500
640-19-7 Fluoroacetamide 100 100/10,000
144-49-0 Fluoroacetic Acid 10 10/10,000
Reportable
quantity *
Threshold
planning quantity
(pounds) (pounds)
CAS No. Chemical name Notes
359-06-8 Fluoroacetyl Chloride b 10 10
51-21-8 Fluorouracil 500 500/10,000
944-22-9 Fonofos 500 500
50-00-0 Formaldehyde f 100 500
107-16-4 Formaldehyde Cyanohydrin d 1,000 1,000
23422-53-9 Formetanate Hydrochloride d 100 500/10,000
2540-82-1 Formothion 100 100
17702-57-7 Formparanate 100 100/10,000
21548-32-3 Fosthietan 500 500
3878-19-1 Fuberidazole 100 100/10,000
110-00-9 Furan 100 500
13450-90-3 Gallium Trichloride 500 500/10,000
77-47-4 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene d 10 100
11/4/4835 Hexamethylenediamine,
N,N′-Dibutyl- 500 500
302-01-2 Hydrazine 1 1,000
74-90-8 Hydrocyanic Acid 10 100
7647-01-0 Hydrogen Chloride (gas
only) f 5,000 500
7664-39-3 Hydrogen Fluoride 100 100
7722-84-1 Hydrogen Peroxide (Conc
>52%) f 1,000 1,000
7/5/7783 Hydrogen Selenide 10 10
6/4/7783 Hydrogen Sulfide f 100 500
123-31-9 Hydroquinone f 100 500/10,000
13463-40-6 Iron, Pentacarbonyl- 100 100
297-78-9 Isobenzan 100 100/10,000
78-82-0 Isobutyronitrile d 1,000 1,000
102-36-3 Isocyanic Acid, 3,4-
Dichlorophenyl Ester 500 500/10,000
465-73-6 Isodrin 1 100/10,000
55-91-4 Isofluorphate b 100 100
4098-71-9 Isophorone Diisocyanate g 500 500
108-23-6 Isopropyl Chloroformate 1,000 1,000
119-38-0 Isopropylmethyl-pyrazolyl
Dimethylcarbamate 100 500
78-97-7 Lactonitrile 1,000 1,000
21609-90-5 Leptophos 500 500/10,000
541-25-3 Lewisite b, d 10 10
Reportable
quantity *
Threshold
planning quantity
(pounds) (pounds)
CAS No. Chemical name Notes
58-89-9 Lindane 1 1,000/10,000
7580-67-8 Lithium Hydride a 100 100
109-77-3 Malononitrile 1,000 500/10,000
12108-13-3 Manganese, Tricarbonyl
Methylcyclopentadienyl d 100 100
51-75-2 Mechlorethamine b 10 10
950-10-7 Mephosfolan 500 500
1600-27-7 Mercuric Acetate 500 500/10,000
7487-94-7 Mercuric Chloride 500 500/10,000
21908-53-2 Mercuric Oxide 500 500/10,000
10476-95-6 Methacrolein Diacetate 1,000 1,000
760-93-0 Methacrylic Anhydride 500 500
126-98-7 Methacrylonitrile d 1,000 500
920-46-7 Methacryloyl Chloride 100 100
30674-80-7 Methacryloyloxyethyl
Isocyanate d 100 100
10265-92-6 Methamidophos 100 100/10,000
558-25-8 Methanesulfonyl Fluoride 1,000 1,000
950-37-8 Methidathion 500 500/10,000
2032-65-7 Methiocarb 10 500/10,000
16752-77-5 Methomyl d 100 500/10,000
151-38-2 Methoxyethylmercuric
Acetate 500 500/10,000
80-63-7 Methyl 2-Chloroacrylate 500 500
74-83-9 Methyl Bromide f 1,000 1,000
79-22-1 Methyl Chloroformate d 1,000 500
60-34-4 Methyl Hydrazine 10 500
624-83-9 Methyl Isocyanate 10 500
556-61-6 Methyl Isothiocyanate a 500 500
74-93-1 Methyl Mercaptan f 100 500
3735-23-7 Methyl Phenkapton 500 500
676-97-1 Methyl Phosphonic
Dichloride a 100 100
556-64-9 Methyl Thiocyanate 10,000 10,000
78-94-4 Methyl Vinyl Ketone 10 10
502-39-6 Methylmercuric
Dicyanamide 500 500/10,000
75-79-6 Methyltrichlorosilane d 500 500
1129-41-5 Metolcarb 1,000 100/10,000
7786-34-7 Mevinphos 10 500
315-18-4 Mexacarbate d 1,000 500/10,000
50-07-7 Mitomycin C 10 500/10,000
Reportable
quantity *
Threshold
planning quantity
(pounds) (pounds)
CAS No. Chemical name Notes
6923-22-4 Monocrotophos 10 10/10,000
2763-96-4 Muscimol 1,000 500/10,000
505-60-2 Mustard Gas d 500 500
13463-39-3 Nickel Carbonyl 10 1
54-11-5 Nicotine b 100 100
65-30-5 Nicotine Sulfate 100 100/10,000
7697-37-2 Nitric Acid 1,000 1,000
10102-43-9 Nitric Oxide b 10 100
98-95-3 Nitrobenzene f 1,000 10,000
1122-60-7 Nitrocyclohexane 500 500
10102-44-0 Nitrogen Dioxide 10 100
62-75-9 Nitrosodimethylamine d 10 1,000
991-42-4 Norbormide 100 100/10,000
Organorhodium Complex
(PMN-82-147) 10 10/10,000
630-60-4 Ouabain b 100 100/10,000
23135-22-0 Oxamyl 100 100/10,000
78-71-7 Oxetane, 3,3-
Bis(Chloromethyl)- 500 500
7/6/2497 Oxydisulfoton d 500 500
10028-15-6 Ozone 100 100
1910-42-5 Paraquat Dichloride 10 10/10,000
2074-50-2 Paraquat Methosulfate 10 10/10,000
56-38-2 Parathion b 10 100
298-00-0 Parathion-Methyl b 100 100/10,000
12002-03-8 Paris Green 1 500/10,000
19624-22-7 Pentaborane 500 500
2570-26-5 Pentadecylamine 100 100/10,000
79-21-0 Peracetic Acid 500 500
594-42-3 Perchloromethylmercaptan 100 500
108-95-2 Phenol 1,000 500/10,000
4418-66-0 Phenol, 2,2′-Thiobis(4-
Chloro-6-Methyl)- 100 100/10,000
64-00-6 Phenol, 3-(1-Methylethyl)-,
Methylcarbamate 10 500/10,000
58-36-6 Phenoxarsine, 10,10′-Oxydi- 500 500/10,000
696-28-6 Phenyl Dichloroarsine d 1 500
59-88-1 Phenylhydrazine
Hydrochloride 1,000 1,000/10,000
62-38-4 Phenylmercury Acetate 100 500/10,000
Reportable
quantity *
Threshold
planning quantity
(pounds) (pounds)
CAS No. Chemical name Notes
2097-19-0 Phenylsilatrane d 100 100/10,000
103-85-5 Phenylthiourea 100 100/10,000
298-02-2 Phorate 10 10
4104-14-7 Phosacetim 100 100/10,000
947-02-4 Phosfolan 100 100/10,000
75-44-5 Phosgene f 10 10
13171-21-6 Phosphamidon 100 100
7803-51-2 Phosphine 100 500
2703-13-1
Phosphonothioic Acid,
Methyl-, O-Ethyl O-(4-
(Methylthio) Phenyl) Ester
500 500
50782-69-9
Phosphonothioic Acid,
Methyl-, S-(2-
(Bis(1Methylethyl)Amino)Eth
yl) O-Ethyl Ester
100 100
2665-30-7
Phosphonothioic Acid,
Methyl-, O-(4-Nitrophenyl) OPhenyl Ester
500 500
3254-63-5 Phosphoric Acid, Dimethyl 4-
(Methylthio)Phenyl Ester 500 500
2587-90-8
Phosphorothioic Acid, O,ODimethyl-S-(2-Methylthio)
Ethyl Ester
b, c 500 500
7723-14-0 Phosphorus a, d 1 100
10025-87-3 Phosphorus Oxychloride 1,000 500
10026-13-8 Phosphorus Pentachloride a 500 500
12/2/7719 Phosphorus Trichloride 1,000 1,000
57-47-6 Physostigmine 100 100/10,000
57-64-7 Physostigmine, Salicylate
(1:1) 100 100/10,000
124-87-8 Picrotoxin 500 500/10,000
110-89-4 Piperidine 1,000 1,000
23505-41-1 Pirimifos-Ethyl 1,000 1,000
10124-50-2 Potassium Arsenite 1 500/10,000
151-50-8 Potassium Cyanide a 10 100
506-61-6 Potassium Silver Cyanide a 1 500
2631-37-0 Promecarb d 1,000 500/10,000
106-96-7 Propargyl Bromide 10 10
57-57-8 Propiolactone, Beta- 10 500
107-12-0 Propionitrile 10 500
Reportable
quantity *
Threshold
planning quantity
(pounds) (pounds)
CAS No. Chemical name Notes
542-76-7 Propionitrile, 3-Chloro- 1,000 1,000
70-69-9 Propiophenone, 4-Amino- c 100 100/10,000
109-61-5 Propyl Chloroformate 500 500
75-56-9 Propylene Oxide f 100 10,000
75-55-8 Propyleneimine 1 10,000
2275-18-5 Prothoate 100 100/10,000
129-00-0 Pyrene b 5,000 1,000/10,000
140-76-1 Pyridine, 2-Methyl-5-Vinyl- 500 500
504-24-5 Pyridine, 4-Amino- d 1,000 500/10,000
1124-33-0 Pyridine, 4-Nitro-,l-Oxide 500 500/10,000
53558-25-1 Pyriminil d 100 100/10,000
14167-18-1 Salcomine 500 500/10,000
107-44-8 Sarin d 10 10
7783-00-8 Selenious Acid 10 1,000/10,000
7791-23-3 Selenium Oxychloride 500 500
563-41-7 Semicarbazide
Hydrochloride 1,000 1,000/10,000
3037-72-7 Silane, (4-
Aminobutyl)Diethoxymethyl- 1,000 1,000
7631-89-2 Sodium Arsenate 1 1,000/10,000
7784-46-5 Sodium Arsenite 1 500/10,000
26628-22-8 Sodium Azide (Na(N3)) a 1,000 500
124-65-2 Sodium Cacodylate 100 100/10,000
143-33-9 Sodium Cyanide (Na(CN)) a 10 100
62-74-8 Sodium Fluoroacetate 10 10/10,000
13410-01-0 Sodium Selenate 100 100/10,000
10102-18-8 Sodium Selenite d 100 100/10,000
10102-20-2 Sodium Tellurite 500 500/10,000
900-95-8 Stannane, Acetoxytriphenyl- c 500 500/10,000
57-24-9 Strychnine b 10 100/10,000
60-41-3 Strychnine Sulfate 10 100/10,000
3689-24-5 Sulfotep 100 500
3569-57-1 Sulfoxide, 3-Chloropropyl
Octyl 500 500
9/5/7446 Sulfur Dioxide f 500 500
7783-60-0 Sulfur Tetrafluoride 100 100
11/9/7446 Sulfur Trioxide a 100 100
7664-93-9 Sulfuric Acid 1,000 1,000
77-81-6 Tabun b, d 10 10
Reportable
quantity *
Threshold
planning quantity
(pounds) (pounds)
CAS No. Chemical name Notes
7783-80-4 Tellurium Hexafluoride e 100 100
107-49-3 TEPP 10 100
13071-79-9 Terbufos d 100 100
78-00-2 Tetraethyllead b 10 100
597-64-8 Tetraethyltin b 100 100
75-74-1 Tetramethyllead b, f 100 100
509-14-8 Tetranitromethane 10 500
10031-59-1 Thallium Sulfate d 100 100/10,000
6533-73-9 Thallous Carbonate b, d 100 100/10,000
7791-12-0 Thallous Chloride b, d 100 100/10,000
2757-18-8 Thallous Malonate b, d 100 100/10,000
7446-18-6 Thallous Sulfate 100 100/10,000
2231-57-4 Thiocarbazide 1,000 1,000/10,000
39196-18-4 Thiofanox 100 100/10,000
297-97-2 Thionazin 100 500
108-98-5 Thiophenol 100 500
79-19-6 Thiosemicarbazide 100 100/10,000
5344-82-1 Thiourea, (2-Chlorophenyl)- 100 100/10,000
614-78-8 Thiourea, (2-Methylphenyl)- 500 500/10,000
7550-45-0 Titanium Tetrachloride 1,000 100
584-84-9 Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate 100 500
91-08-7 Toluene 2,6-Diisocyanate 100 100
110-57-6 Trans-1,4-Dichlorobutene 500 500
1031-47-6 Triamiphos 500 500/10,000
24017-47-8 Triazofos 500 500
76-02-8 Trichloroacetyl Chloride 500 500
115-21-9 Trichloroethylsilane d 500 500
327-98-0 Trichloronate e 500 500
98-13-5 Trichlorophenylsilane d 500 500
1558-25-4 Trichloro(Chloromethyl)Silan
e
100 100
27137-85-5 Trichloro(Dichlorophenyl)
Silane 500 500
998-30-1 Triethoxysilane 500 500
75-77-4 Trimethylchlorosilane 1,000 1,000
824-11-3 Trimethylolpropane
Phosphite d 100 100/10,000
1066-45-1 Trimethyltin Chloride 500 500/10,000
639-58-7 Triphenyltin Chloride 500 500/10,000
555-77-1 Tris(2-Chloroethyl)Amine d 100 100
2001-95-8 Valinomycin b 1,000 1,000/10,000
Reportable
quantity *
Threshold
planning quantity
(pounds) (pounds)
CAS No. Chemical name Notes
1314-62-1 Vanadium Pentoxide 1,000 100/10,000
108-05-4 Vinyl Acetate Monomer f 5,000 1,000
81-81-2 Warfarin 100 500/10,000
129-06-6 Warfarin Sodium d 100 100/10,000
28347-13-9 Xylylene Dichloride 100 100/10,000
58270-08-9
Zinc, Dichloro(4,4-Dimethyl5((((Methylamino)Carbonyl)
Oxy)Imino)Pentanenitrile)-,
(T-4)-
100 100/10,000
1314-84-7 Zinc Phosphide a 100 500
b. The calculated TPQ changed after technical review as described in a technical support document for the final rule, April 22, 1987.
c. Chemicals added by final rule, April 22, 1987.
d. Revised TPQ based on new or re-evaluated toxicity data, April 22, 1987. e. The TPQ was revised due to calculation error, April 22, 1987. f. Chemicals on the original list that do not meet toxicity criteria but because of their acute lethality, high production volume and known risk are considered chemicals of concern (“Other chemicals”), November 17, 1986 and February 15, 1990.
g. The TPQ was recalculated (September 8, 2003) since it was mistakenly calculated in the April 22, 1987 final rule under the wrong assumption that this chemical is a reactive solid, when in fact it is a liquid. RQ for this chemical was adjusted on September 11, 2006. * Only the statutory or final RQ is shown. For more information, see 40 CFR 355.61.
Notes:
a. This material is a reactive solid. The TPQ does not default to 10,000 pounds for non-powder, non-molten, non-solution form.
APPENDIX F-1
Post Spill Response Assessment
APPENDIX F-1
CITY OF BREA
Post Spill Response Assessment
Date of Spill:___________________ Date of Assessment:___________________ Location of Spill:_______________________________________________________________________ State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Spill Category Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4
City Lateral Spill Private Spill
Name(s) of Employee(s):
______________________ Involved with Spill Response Involved with Post Response Assessment ______________________ Involved with Spill Response Involved with Post Response Assessment ______________________ Involved with Spill Response Involved with Post Response Assessment ______________________ Involved with Spill Response Involved with Post Response Assessment ______________________ Involved with Spill Response Involved with Post Response Assessment ______________________ Involved with Spill Response Involved with Post Response Assessment Post Spill Response Questionnaire
1. Were all the necessary notifications made? Yes No
2. Was the total spill contained within the street? Yes No
3. Do you feel that the spill volume estimate is accurate? Yes No
4. Were there any problems with the correction the spill cause? Yes No
5. Was the total spill cleaned up? Yes No
6. Was water sampling required? Yes No
7. If water sampling was required, was it done per the WDR Order requirements? Yes No
8. Was all the necessary reporting completed? Yes No
If answered “no” to any above questions, please detail problems encountered during the spill response. _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendations for changes to Spill Emergency Response Plan procedures:__________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendations for future training:___________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX F-2
Annual Spill Response Evaluation
APPENDIX F-2
CITY OF BREA
Annual Spill Response Evaluation
Calendar Year___________________ Date of Evaluation ___________________ Name(s) of Employee(s) Conducting Annual Spill Response Evaluation:
____________________________________ __________________________________ ____________________________________ __________________________________ List Training Dates and Topics During Calendar Year
Training Date ______________________ Training Topic __________________________ Training Date ______________________ Training Topic __________________________ Training Date ______________________ Training Topic __________________________ Training Date ______________________ Training Topic __________________________ Is additional Office and/or Field training necessary. (Yes / No) (Check all that Apply)
Notification Containment Spill Volume Estimation
Gravity Sewer Correction Pump Station Correction Forcemain Correction Monitoring Water Sampling Cleanup
Reporting
Recommendations for future training:___________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Post Spill Response Recommendations Questionnaire
Were recommendation made within the past year for the following:
1. Notification Procedures Yes No
2. Containment Procedures Yes No
3. Volume Estimation Procedures Yes No
4. Correction Procedures Yes No
5. Cleanup Procedures Yes No
6. Sampling Procedures Yes No
7. Reporting Procedures Yes No
If answered “yes” to any above questions, please detail what actions were taken to improve the spill response plan.
_________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Total Spill Volume (Discharged and Recovered) ___________________________ Percentage of Recovered Volume to Total Spill Volume (%) ___________________________ 1 2 3 4
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 12
13 14
15 Total
Count
Annual Spill Summary Table
Category
Spill Date
Spill
Volume
(gallons) Recommendations from Assessment(s)
Voume
Discharged to a
Surface Water
(gallons)
Volume
Recovered
(gallons)
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Appendix F: Performance Measure Indicators
Overflow Prevention / Collection System Maintenance
Performance Indicator 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030 2030-2031 Actual Actual Estimated Projected Projected Projected
INPUT
Total SSO response time (receipt of notification to site arrival) Total person-hours spent in responding to and alleviating SSO's Total miles of SS in the system
Total number of gravity sewer system maintenance personnel Total number of pumping plant maintenance personnel
Total number of scheduled manhole inspections
WORKLOAD / OUTPUT
Total number of SSO's responded to in 12-month period
Number of SSO's > 1,000 gallons responded to
Number of SSO's responded to within 30-minutes of less
Total miles of sewer line maintained
Total number of pump stations maintained
Total number of manhole imspections completed
Total FOG related SSO's cleared
Total root related SSO's cleared
Total SSO's due to other causes (debris, vandalism,etc.) Total number of capacity related SSO's
Total number of SSO's due to pump station malfunction
Total number of stoppages
Miles of sewer on monthly check-n-clean
Miles of sewer on quarterly check-n-clean
EFFICIENCY
Number of SSO's per 100 miles of sewer line
Number of stoppages per 100 miles of sewer line
Number of SSO's that reached "Waters of the United States" Number of pump stations with one or more malfunctions
Number of pump stations per electro-mechanic crew
Average response time per SSO
Percent decrease in length of sewer line on quarterly of less schedule
EFFECTIVENESS / OUTCOME
Percentage of SSO's > 1,000 gallons
Percentage of SSO's due to FOG
Percentage of SSO's due to roots
Percentage of SSO's due to other causes
Percentage of SSO's that reached "Waters of the United States" Percentage of sewer on quarterly of less frequent schedules Percentage of pump stations with one or more malfunctions resulting in an SSO
Percentage of SSO's with response time less than 30-minutes Percentage of stoppages not resulting in SSO
OBJECTIVE: To establish baseline performance measures for effective operations and maintenance of the community sewer system EXPLANATORY NOTES:
City of Brea
Sanitary Sewer Management Program
Performance Measure Indicators
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Appendix G: Sewer System Management Audits
CITY OF BREA
SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN
2021 AUDIT
Prepared For:
CITY OF BREA
1 Civic and Cultural Center
Brea, CA 92821
Prepared By:
AKM CONSULTING ENGINEERS
553 Wald
Irvine, California 92618
(949) 753-7333
January 2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
I INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ I-1 I-1 Sanitary Sewer System Waste Discharge Requirements ..................................... I-1 I-2 State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 2006-003-DWQ ....................... I-1 I-3 Amended Monitoring and Reporting Program, Water Quality Order No. 2013-0058-EXEC ................................................................................. I-1 I-4 California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region, General Waste Discharge Requirements Order No. R8-2002-0014 .................................. I-2 1 GOALS ..................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1-1 Waste Discharge Requirements ......................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Goals of the Sewer System Management Plan .................................................. 1-1 1-3 Compliance ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-4 Summary of Recommended Updates ................................................................. 1-2 2 ORGANIZATION ....................................................................................................................... 2-1 2-1 Waste Discharge Requirements ......................................................................... 2-1 2-2 Compliance ......................................................................................................... 2-1 a. Legally Responsible Official ......................................................................... 2-1 b. Organization Chart ....................................................................................... 2-1 c. Chain of Communication for SSOs ............................................................... 2-3 2-3 Summary of Recommendations .......................................................................... 2-3 3 LEGAL AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................ 3-1 3-1 Waste Discharge Requirements ......................................................................... 3-1 3-2 Compliance ......................................................................................................... 3-1 a. Illicit Discharges ........................................................................................... 3-1 b. Design Standards ......................................................................................... 3-3 c. Access to Facilities ....................................................................................... 3-3 d. Fats, Oils, and Grease .................................................................................. 3-4 e. Enforcement ................................................................................................. 3-4 f. Operation and Maintenance .......................................................................... 3-4 3-3 Summary of Recommended Updates ................................................................. 3-4 Table of Contents
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4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM ..................................................................... 4-1 4-1 Waste Discharge Requirements ......................................................................... 4-1 4-2 Compliance ......................................................................................................... 4-1 a. Sanitary Sewer System Map ........................................................................ 4-1 b. Routine Preventive Operation and Maintenance Activities........................... 4-2 c. Rehabilitation and Replacement Plan ......................................................... 4-12 d. Staff Training .............................................................................................. 4-13 e. Equipment Inventory ................................................................................... 4-14 4-3 Summary of Recommendations ........................................................................ 4-14 5 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE PROVISIONS ....................................................................... 5-1 5-1 Waste Discharge Requirements ......................................................................... 5-1 5-2 Compliance ......................................................................................................... 5-1 a. Standards for Installation, Rehabilitation, and Repair .................................. 5-1 b. Standards for Inspection and Testing of New, Rehabilitated and Repaired Facilities ........................................................................................................ 5-2 5-3 Summary of Recommended Updates ................................................................. 5-3 6 OVERFLOW EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN ..................................................................... 6-1 6-1 Waste Discharge Requirements ......................................................................... 6-1 6-2 Compliance ......................................................................................................... 6-1 a. Initial Notification Procedures ....................................................................... 6-5 b. SSO Response ............................................................................................. 6-5 c. Notifying the Appropriate Regulatory Agencies ............................................ 6-6 d. Training......................................................................................................... 6-7 e. Additional Response Activities ..................................................................... 6-7 f. Prevention of Discharge of Wastewaters to Surface Waters and Impact on Environment ................................................................................................. 6-8 6-3 Summary of Recommended Updates ................................................................. 6-8 Table of Contents
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7 FATS, OILS, AND GREASE CONTROL PROGRAM .............................................................. 7-1 7-1 Waste Discharge Requirements ......................................................................... 7-1 7-2 Compliance ......................................................................................................... 7-1 a. Education and Outreach ............................................................................... 7-1 b. FOG Disposal ............................................................................................... 7-2 c. Legal Authority .............................................................................................. 7-2 d. Grease Control Devices ............................................................................... 7-3 e. FSE Inspections ........................................................................................... 7-4 f. FOG Cleaning and Maintenance Schedule ................................................... 7-8 g. Source Control Measures ............................................................................. 7-8 7-3 Summary of Recommended Updates ................................................................. 7-8 8 SYSTEM EVALUATION AND CAPACITY ASSURANCE PLAN ............................................ 8-1 8-1 Waste Discharge Requirements ......................................................................... 8-1 8-2 Compliance ......................................................................................................... 8-1 a. Evaluation ..................................................................................................... 8-1 b. Design Criteria .............................................................................................. 8-2 c. Capacity Enhancement Measures ................................................................ 8-3 d. Schedule....................................................................................................... 8-5 8-3 Summary of Recommendations .......................................................................... 8-5 9 MONITORING, MEASUREMENT, AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS ................................. 9-1 9-1 Waste Discharge Requirements ......................................................................... 9-1 9-2 Compliance ......................................................................................................... 9-1 a. Relevant Information .................................................................................... 9-1 b. SSMP Monitoring .......................................................................................... 9-4 c. Success of Preventative Maintenance Program ........................................... 9-5 d. Update Program Elements ........................................................................... 9-5 e. SSO Trends .................................................................................................. 9-6 9-3 Summary of Recommendations .......................................................................... 9-6 Table of Contents
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10 SSMP PROGRAM AUDITS .................................................................................................... 10-1 10-1 Waste Discharge Requirements ..................................................................... 10-1 10-2 Compliance ..................................................................................................... 10-1 10-3 Summary of Recommendations ...................................................................... 10-1 11 COMMUNICATION PROGRAM ............................................................................................. 11-1 11-1 Waste Discharge Requirements ..................................................................... 11-1 11-2 Compliance ..................................................................................................... 11-1 11-3 Summary of Recommendations ...................................................................... 11-1
LIST OF TABLES
Table No. Page
2-1 SSMP Responsibility Summary ................................................................................... 2-2 3-1 Summary of Legal Authority ........................................................................................ 3-2 4-1 Drop Manhole ID ......................................................................................................... 4-8 4-2 Sewer Lift Station Inspection Summary .................................................................... 4-10 4-3 Equipment and Spare Parts Inventory ...................................................................... 4-14 6-1 Sanitary Sewer Overflow History ................................................................................. 6-2 7-1 FSE Inspection Summary ............................................................................................ 7-5 8-1 Capacity Improvement Project Summary .................................................................... 8-3 8-2 2021 Sewer Master Plan, Capacity Improvement Project Recommendations ............ 8-4 9-1 Sanitary Sewer Overflow History ................................................................................. 9-8 11-1 Communication Program ........................................................................................... 11-1
LIST OF FIGURES
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2-1 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Flowchart ............................................................ 2-5 4-1 Root Locations ............................................................................................................ 4-3 4-2 Grease Locations ........................................................................................................ 4-4 4-3 Water Level Sag Locations ......................................................................................... 4-5 4-4 Total Annual Routine Sewer Cleaning ........................................................................ 4-6 4-5 Hotspot Location Map ................................................................................................. 4-7 Table of Contents
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
I-1 Sanitary Sewer System Waste Discharge Requirements
The California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) adopted Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for sanitary sewer systems in May 2006 as Order No. 2006-0003. In 2008, the Monitoring and Reporting Program (MRP) portion of the Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) was revised as Order No. 2008-0002-EXEC. The MRP was amended again in September 2013. The Amendment, WQO 2013-0058-EXEC became effective on September 9, 2013. These Water Quality Orders are referred to as the Sanitary Sewer System Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR).
The purpose of the WDR is to provide consistent statewide requirements for quantifying and reducing the number of wastewater spills and the volume of wastewater spilled in the State of California.
I-2 State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 2006-0003 Provision 11 of Order No. 2006-0003 (Order 2006-0003), sets the requirement for the preparation of a Sewer Systems Management Plan that addresses proper funding, management, operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system:
The enrollee shall develop and implement a written Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) and make it available to the State and/or Regional Water Board upon request. A copy of this document must be publicly available at the Enrollee’s office and/or available on the internet. This SSMP must be approved by the Enrollee’s governing board at a public meeting.
In Provision 13, mandatory elements of the SSMP are specified. The order requires:
As part of the SSMP, the Enrollee shall conduct periodic internal audits, appropriate to the size of the system and the number of SSOs. At a minimum, these audits must occur every two years and a report must be prepared and kept on file. This audit shall focus on evaluating the effectiveness of the SSMP and the Enrollee’s compliance with the SSMP requirements identified in this subsection (D.13), including identification of any deficiencies in the SSMP and steps to correct them.
The City of Brea’s (City) initial SSMP document was approved in November 2009. It was subsequently updated and certified in November, 2016.
I-3 Amended Monitoring and Reporting Program, Water Quality Order No. 2013-0058-EXEC The amended Monitoring and Reporting Program (amended MRP), which became effective on September 9, 2013 established monitoring, record keeping, reporting, and public notification requirements for Order 2006- 0003. The amended MRP revised the spill categories and added a third category. A very important element of the amended MRP is the requirement for preparation of SSO Technical Reports for spills that equal or exceed 50,000 gallons that are spilled to surface waters, and development of a SSO Water Quality Monitoring Program.
The City’s Emergency Overflow Response Plan will need to be updated to comply with the amended MRP requirements.
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I-4 California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region, General Waste Discharge Requirements Order No. R8-2002-0014
The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region (RWQCB-SA) required the preparation of a Sewer System Management Plan, as included in Provision 11 of Order No. R8-2002-0014, General Water Discharge Requirements for Sewage Collection Agencies in Orange County within the Santa Ana Region. The RWQCB-SA adopted its general waste discharge requirements in April 2002, which was over four (4) years prior to the statewide order adoption. Order R8-2002-0014 was critical in the development of the statewide Order 2006-0003. While the general requirements of Order 2006-0003 and R8-2002-0014 are similar, the regulations contain differences in its organization and wording.
The City’s certified its regional SSMP in September 2005, in accordance with the RWQCB-SA Order No. R8- 2002-0014. Updates were made in 2009 and 2016 to comply with the requirements of the SWRCB Order 2006- 0003.
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SECTION 1
GOALS
1-1 Waste Discharge Requirement
Order No. 2006-0003 states that:
The goal of the SSMP is to provide a plan and schedule to properly manage, operate, and maintain all parts of the sanitary sewer system. This will help reduce and prevent SSOs, as well as mitigate any SSOs that do occur.
1-2 Goals of the Sewer System Management Plan
The City of Brea’s (City) current SSMP goals include the following:
1. Prevent sewer system overflows by:
a. Providing adequate capacity in its system in accordance with its criteria, and schedule detailed in its System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan
b. Cost effectively minimizing the sources of inflow and infiltration c. Implementing its fats, oils, and grease (FOG) control program to minimize the entry of these substances into its collection system
d. Inspecting its system, assessing its condition, and replacing and/or rehabilitating it as detailed and scheduled in its Operation and Maintenance Program
e. Establishing and implementing an Operation and Maintenance program with adequately trained staff to not only prevent SSO’s, but also to extend the useful life of its system f. Establishing proper legal authority for implementing the above g. Maintaining the necessary level of funding for providing proper operation, maintenance, and repair of its system as detailed in its Operation and Maintenance Program; and providing adequate capacity as detailed in its System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan through periodic reviews of its rate structure.
2. Minimize the impact of SSO’s that do occur by preparing a proper Overflow Emergency Response Plan, training its staff in its implementation, and implementing the plan when needed.
3. Document all SSOs and establish procedures for reporting SSO events and taking remedial actions to prevent future SSOs.
1-3 Compliance
As required by Order No. 2006-0003, the City completed and certified its schedule prior to November 2, 2007.
The City has a Username and Password for the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS) website.
All SSO events are reported through the CIWQS website, as required by SWRCB.
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1-4 Summary of Recommended Updates
The following items are recommended to be updated in SSMP Chapter 1 (Goals):
1. Update goal number two to make it clear that the City has already developed an overflow response plan and trained its staff in its implementation
2. Include goals for maintaining and operating lift stations
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SECTION 2
ORGANIZATION
2-1 Waste Discharge Requirements
Order No. 2006-0003 requires that the SSMP identify:
(a) The name of the responsible or authorized representative as described in Section J of this Order, (b) The names and telephone numbers of management, administrative and maintenance positions responsible for implementing specific measures in the SSMP program. The SSMP must identify lines of authority through an organization chart or similar document with a narrative explanation; and (c) The chain of communication for reporting SSOs, from receipt of a complaint or other information, including the person responsible for reporting SSOs to the State and Regional Water Board, and other agencies as applicable (such as County Health Officer, County Environmental Health Agency, and/or State Office of Emergency Services (OES).
2-2 Compliance
The City is in compliance with the Organization requirements of Order No. 2006-0003. a. Legally Responsible Official
Order 2006-003-DWQ requires that the City’s SSMP identify “the name of the responsible or authorized representative as described in Section J of this Order.” The City’s 2016 SSMP names the City’s Public Works Superintendent, Will Wenz as the “authorized representative” or legally responsible official (LRO).
b. Organization Chart
Order 2006-003-DWQ requires that the City’s SSMP identify “the names and telephone numbers of management, administrative and maintenance positions responsible for implementing specific measures in the SSMP program. The SSMP must identify lines of authority through an organization chart or similar document with a narrative explanation.”
The City has provided the contact information of the responsible management, engineering, and maintenance positions within its 2016 SSMP. The following City employees are identified:
City Manager: Bill Gallardo
City Engineer: Steve Kooyman
Environmental Services Coordinator: Brian Ingallinera Engineering: Raul Lising
Public Works Director : Tony Olmos
Maintenance Services Superintendent: Will Wenz
Street Supervisor: Jerry Mesta
The roles and responsibilities of these positions are detailed in the 2016 SSMP document and summarized in Table 2-1. The list of employees and the responsibility summary chart need to be corrected in the City’s SSMP document as they are out of date. Currently, Michael Ho is the City Engineer/Acting Public Works Director. Raul Lising and Tony Olmos are no longer with the City. The responsibilities of the City Assistant Engineer have been transferred to the City Engineer.
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Table 2-1
SSMP Responsibility Summary
SSMP Responsibility
City ManagerCity EngineerEnvironmental Services CoordinatorCity Assistant EngineerPublic Works DirectorMaintenance Services SuperintendentStreet Supervisor Legally Responsible Official LRO
Sewer Enterprise Funding Plan O P
SSMP Legal Authority O
Goals of SSMP E
Up-to-date map of collection system, pumping facilities, and stormwater conveyances O
System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan O
Develop Design Criteria O
Develop Capital Improvement Program for Capacity Deficiencies O Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan P O P
Emergency Overflow Response Plan P P
Preventative Maintenance Program P P
FOG Program P O P
FOG Outreach O
Implementation of FOG Program O
Regional Plan for Alternative Methods for FOG Disposal P FOG Source Control Measures O
Design and Construction Standards O P
Procedures and Standards for Inspection and Testing O P Construction inspection of new sewer, pump stations, and rehabilitation projects P
Plan Preparation O
SSMP Monitoring P
SSMP Internal Audits O P
SSMP Communication Plan O
SSMP Updates P
CCTV Inspection and Condition Assessment O O
SSO Trend Maintenance O
Data Requests for SSMP Activities O
Maintenance work prioritization and scheduling O
Staff Training Program O
Equipment Inventory O
Sanitary Sewer Overflows O
O = Oversees E = Enforce
M = Manages LRO = Legally Responsible Official
P = Participates
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The City’s SSMP document needs to be reviewed and updated every five (5) years, as required by Order No. 2006-0003, Provision D.14. It is not unreasonable that City employee’s positions, roles, and responsibilities could change between the official SSMP document updates, which cause the Organization section of the City’s SSMP document to become outdated. Section 9 of this SSMP Audit, includes the recommendation to create a “Change Log” section in the back of the SSMP document. It is recommended that the City use the “Change Log” to track changes to the contact information, roles, and responsibilities as the City staff changes. These updates would be incorporated in the SSMP document at the time of the next required update.
c. Chain of Communication for SSOs
Order 2006-003-DWQ requires that the City’s SSMP identify “the chain of communication for reporting SSOs, from receipt of a complaint or other information, including the person responsible for reporting SSOs to the State and Regional Board, and other agencies as applicable (such as County Health Officer, County Environmental Health Agency, and/or State Office of Emergency Services (OES).” The City’s Overflow Emergency Response Plan (OERP) is summarized in SSMP Chapter 6 and the Overflow Response Procedures are included as Appendix J. The flowchart of the City’s SSO reporting procedures and the responsible party contact information is summarized in SSMP Chapter 2. Figure 2-1 represents the flowchart of the City’s SSO reporting procedures.
The contact list for business and after hours were also summarized for the following:
Maintenance Superintendent
Maintenance Supervisor
Police and Fire Dispatch
Regional Water Quality Control Board: Santa Ana Region State Office of Emergency Services
Orange County Health Care Agency
Orange County Public Works Storm Drain/Flood Control
Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Public Works Department
California Highway Patrol Orange County Communications Center County of Orange Sheriff’s Department
Caltrans
City Manager
Director of Public Works
City Engineer
Building Officials
Public Works Services Yard Receptionist
2-3 Summary of Recommendations
The following items are recommended to be updated in the Organization Section of the City’s SSMP.
1. Update the list of City employees and the SSMP Responsibility Summary chart.
2. Use the proposed “Change Log” to track any changes to the City staff that conduct SSMP related tasks.
Any changes to the contact information should also be tracked.
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3. Use the proposed “Change Log” to track any changes to the City staff’s roles and responsibilities as they relate to the SSMP requirements.
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Figure 2-1
Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Flowchart
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SECTION 3
LEGAL AUTHORITY
3-1 Waste Discharge Requirements
Order 2006-003-DWQ requires that:
Each Enrollee must demonstrate, through sanitary sewer system use ordinances, service agreements, or other legally binding procedures, that it possesses the necessary legal authority to:
(a) Prevent illicit discharges into its sanitary sewer system (examples may include I/I, stormwater, chemical dumping, unauthorized debris and cut roots, etc);
(b) Require that sewers and connections be properly designed and constructed; (c) Ensure access for maintenance, inspection, or repairs for portions of the lateral owned or maintained by the Public Agency;
(d) Limit the discharge of fats, oils, and grease and other debris that may cause blockages, and (e) Enforce any violation of its sewer ordinances.
Order 2006-003-DWQ prohibits any SSO that results in a discharge of untreated or partially treated wastewater to the waters of the United States or that creates a nuisance as defined in California Water Code §13050(m).
Legal Authority is a very important component of a sewage collection agency’s responsibility in regulating the usage of the sanitary sewer system.
3-2 Compliance
The City possesses the required legal authority through its Municipal Code, available to the public on the City’s official website at www.ci.brea.ca.us or codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/brea/latest/brea_ca/0-0-0-57946. The 2016 SSMP includes references to the Brea Municipal Code (BMC) to summarize how each measure of Order 2006-003-DWQ are met. The section of the BMC that relates to the SSMP are generally included in Title 13 (Utilities), Chapter 13 (Sewers). Table 3-1 summarizes the relevant ordinance sections which correlate to the requirements.
a. Illicit Discharges
Order 2006-003-DWQ requires that the City have legal authority “to prevent illicit discharges into its sanitary sewer system (examples may include I/I, stormwater, chemical dumping, unauthorized debris and cut roots, etc)”
BMC §13.00.250 requires all sewer connections to be approved and regulated with a permit issued by the City.
SSMP Chapter 3 (Legal Authority) states “BMC Section 13.00.551 expressly adopted by reference the Orange County Sanitation District and Orange County Health Care Agency for review of industrial wastewater permit applications.” BMC § 13.00.551 actually encompasses the spill notification process. It is recommended that the City update SSMP Chapter 3 to reference BMC §13.00.230, which encompasses the industrial wastewater permit applications process.
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Table 3-1
Summary of Legal Authority
City of Brea Municipal Code Seciton
Recommendations to Legal
Authority Chapter
BMC §13.00.250: All sewer connections must be
permitted.
BMC §13.00.230: Industrial Waste Permit to be
submitted for review and permitting from OCSD
and OCHCA.
Change SSMP Chapter 3
reference from §13.00.551 to
§13.00.230
OCSD Ordinance No. OCSD-53: Identifies
maximum concentrations on chemicals.
Change SSMP Chapter 3
reference from OCSD-48 to
OCSD-53
BMC §13.00.240: Regulates substances that
can be discharged to sewer.
b)
Require that sewers and
connections be properly
designed and
constructed
BMC §13.00.170: Requires all sewers pipelines
be constructed per the City Sewer Standard
Plans and Specifications.
BMC §13.00.150: Places restrictions on
construction of structures such that sewers are
accessible for operation and maintenance.
California Government Code §54350: Provides
authority access facilities for operation and
maintenance.
BMC Chapter 13, Title 13, Article V: Provides the
regulations related to FOG disposal.
BMC §13.00.520: Provides regulations for FSE's
to limit FOG concentrations such that they
comply with County, State and other regulatory
agency requirements.
BMC §13.00.572: Provides authority to regulate
FOG discharges for individuals that are not
FSEs.
Change SSMP Chapter 3 to
reference from §13.00.570 to
§13.00.572
BMC §1.04: Provides authority to enforce all
regulations of the Brea Municipal Code and City
Ordinances
BMC §13.00.570: Provides authority to regulate
FSEs
BMC §13.00.572: Provides the authority to
enforce FOG regulations by making individuals
liable for costs incurred from an overflow.
BMC §13.00.580: Provides the authority to
enforce regulations of FSEs.
Include reference to §13.00.580
in SSMP Chapter 3
BMC §13.00.260: Provides the authority to
enforce regulations relating to sewer use.
Include reference to §13.00.260
in SSMP Chapter 3
Waste Discharge
Requirement
Enforce any violation of
its sewer ordinance e)
a)
Prevent illicit discharges
into its sanitary sewer
system (examples may
include I/I, stormwater,
chemical dumping,
unauthorized debris and
cut roots, etc)
c)
Ensure access for
maintenance,
inspection, or repairs for
portions of the lateral
owned or maintained by
the Public Agency
d)
Limit the discharge of
fats, oils, and grease
and other debris that
may cause blockages
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Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) passed and adopted Ordinance OCSD-53 on May 22, 2019, which identifies OCSD sewer discharge regulations. This ordinance repealed Ordinance OCSD-48, which is referenced in the City’s SSMP document. It is recommended that the SSMP Chapter 3 be updated such that the reference to Ordinance OCSD-48 is replaced with OCSD-53.
Illicit discharges are primarily controlled by BMC §13.00.240, which states that, “No person shall discharge or allow to be discharged wastewaters directly or indirectly into city sewer facilities that cause or are capable of causing, either alone or by interaction with other substances, interference with the operation of city sewers”. The general prohibitions are intended to prevent users from introducing any substances into the sewer system that would cause the City to violate any federal, state, or local agency requirements.
The specific prohibitions are intended to prevent users from introducing any substances that into the sewer system that could cause an obstruction in the sewer, cause the sewer environment to become hazardous to life, affect the quality of OCSD’s effluent, creates excessive foaming or causes an interference at the treatment facilities, or violates pretreatment standards. Other prohibitions include storm water, unpolluted water, septic tank and cesspool wastes, water at a higher temperature than 140°F, water discharged directly to a manhole or opening in the sewer system, and concentrated wastewater. b. Design Standards
Order 2006-003-DWQ requires that the City have legal authority to “require that sewers and connections be properly designed and constructed.” The City has legal authority through BMC §13.00.170, which requires, “All sewers system pipelines and appurtenances shall be properly constructed in accordance with the City Sewer Standard Plans and Specifications”, which were adopted in November 2013.
The California Plumbing Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook), and the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction (Greenbook) will be applied for anything not specified in the City Standard plans and specifications, at the discretion of the City Engineer.
It is recommended that the City Sewer Standards and Specifications document be updated such that it is consistent with the criteria included in the 2021 Sewer Master Plan, which is being completed. Section 5 of this audit summarizes the specific standards that are recommended to be updated. c. Access to Facilities
Order 2006-003-DWQ requires that the City have legal authority to “ensure access for maintenance, inspection, or repairs for portions of the lateral owned or maintained” by the City.
BMC §13.00.150 provides the required legal authority for sewer access by stating, “Users or occupants of a premises where wastewater is created, conveyed, treated, or discharged shall allow city representatives, having presented proper credentials, reasonable access to all parts of the wastewater generating and disposal facilities for the purposes of inspection, sampling, monitoring, reviewing or copying records, photographing, videotaping, or recording during all times that the discharger’s facility is open, operating, or any other reasonable time. No user shall interfere with, delay, resist or refuse entrance to authorized city or OCSD personnel attempting to inspect any facility involved directly or indirectly with a discharge of wastewater to the city’s sewer system.”
California Government Code: §54350 also provides the local agencies the authority to all its sewer facilities for operation and maintenance.
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d. Fats, Oils, and Grease
Order 2006-003-DWQ requires that the City have legal authority to “limit the discharge of fats, oils, and grease and other debris that may cause blockages”.
The City has the legal authority to manage Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) discharges through BMC Chapter 13, Title 13, Article V (Fats, Oils and Grease Disposal). BMC §13.00.520 states, “Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, no food facility shall discharge or cause to be discharged into the sewer system FOG that exceeds a concentration level adopted by regulatory agency or that may accumulate and/or cause or contribute to blockages or interferences within the sewer system or at a sewer system lateral which connects the food facility to the sewer system.” The FOG discharges shall comply with the requirements of OCSD and the SRWCB.
BMC Chapter 13, Title 13, Article V also includes regulations regarding FOG wastewater discharge permit requirements, food grinders, FOG pretreatment, grease control devices, and best management practices.
SSMP Chapter 3 (Legal Authority) states, “the City’s authority to limit the discharge of FOG by individuals not associated with a Food Service Establishments (FSE) is established by BMC §13.00.570.” It is recommended that the reference be updated to BMC §13.00.572, which provide more general FOG discharge regulations that apply to individuals not associated with a FSEs. BMC §13.00.570 specifically refers to violations from food facilities.
e. Enforcement
Order 2006-003-DWQ requires that the City have legal authority “to enforce any violation of its sewer ordinance”.
SSMP Chapter 3 (Legal Authority) references BMC Chapter 1.04, which provides the authority to enforce all violations of the BMC and/or any other City Ordinance. Also referenced are BMC §13.00.570 and
13.00.572, which define FOG related violations and service charges/expenses due to damages to sewer system. It is recommended that the City update SSMP Chapter 3 to also reference BMC §13.00.580, which specifically provides authority of enforcement of FOG regulations.
It is also recommended that the City update SSMP Chapter 3 reference BMC §13.00.260 which provides enforcement regulations regarding the use of the City sewers:
f. Operation and Maintenance
SSMP Chapter 3 references BMC §13.00.420 which identifies that the City sets aside funding for sewer activities that include but are not limited to operation and maintenance and sewer improvement projects.
The SSMP document also references the California Government Code: §37100, which grants local agencies the authority to pass ordinances that are not in conflict with Federal and State laws. 3-2 Summary of Recommended Updates
The following items are recommended to be added and/or updated in SSMP Chapter 3:
1. It is recommended that the City update SSMP Chapter 3 to reference BMC §13.00.230, which encompasses the industrial wastewater permit applications process.
2. It is recommended that the SSMP Chapter 3 be updated such that the reference to Ordinance OCSD48 is replaced with OCSD-53.
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3. It is recommended that the City Sewer Standards and Specifications document be updated such that it is consistent with the criteria included in the 2021 Sewer Master Plan, which is being completed.
Section 5 of this audit summarizes the specific standards that are recommended to be updated.
4. SSMP Chapter 3 (Legal Authority) states, “the City’s authority to limit the discharge of FOG by individuals not associated with a Food Service Establishments (FSE) is established by BMC §13.00.570.” It is recommended that the reference be updated to BMC §13.00.572, which provide more general FOG discharge regulations that apply to individuals not associated with a FSEs.
5. It is recommended that the City update SSMP Chapter 3 to also reference BMC §13.00.580, which specifically provides authority of enforcement of FOG regulations.
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SECTION 4
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
4-1 Waste Discharge Requirements
Order 2006-003-DWQ requires that:
The SSMP must include those elements listed below that are appropriate and applicable to the Enrollee’s system:
(a) Maintain an up-to-date map of the sanitary sewer system, showing all gravity line segments and manholes, pumping facilities, pressure pipes and valves, and applicable stormwater conveyance facilities.
(b) Describe routine preventive operation and maintenance activities by staff and contractors, including a system for scheduling regular maintenance and cleaning of the sanitary sewer system with more frequent cleaning and maintenance targeted at known problem areas. The Preventative Maintenance (PM) program should have a system to document scheduled and conducted activities, such as work orders.
(c) Develop a rehabilitation and replacement plan to identify and prioritize system deficiencies and implement short-term and long-term rehabilitation actions to address each deficiency. The program should include regular visual and TV inspections of manholes and sewer pipes, and a system for ranking the condition of sewer pipes and scheduling rehabilitation. Rehabilitation and replacement should focus on sewer pipes that are at risk of collapse or prone to more frequent blockages due to pipe defects. Finally, the rehabilitation and replacement plan should include a capital improvement plan that addresses proper management and protection of the infrastructure assets. The plan shall include a time schedule for implementing the short- and long-term plans plus a schedule for developing the funds needed for the capital improvement plan.
(d) Provide training on a regular basis for staff in sanitary sewer system operations and maintenance, and require contractors to be appropriately trained.
(e) Provide equipment and replacement part inventories, including identification of critical replacement parts.
4-2 Compliance
The goal of the Operation and Maintenance Program, described in SSMP Chapter 4, is to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows, and thereby protect public health and the environment. It provides the tools and procedures for maintaining the gravity sewer system and sewer lift stations with adequately trained staff and contractors possessing adequate knowledge, skills, and abilities.
a. Sanitary Sewer System Map
Order 2006-0003-DWQ requires that the City “maintain an up-to-date map of the sanitary sewer system, showing all gravity line segments and manholes, pumping facilities, pressure pipes and valves, and applicable storm water conveyance facilities.”
The City maintains records of the sewer and storm drain facilities in its geographical information system (GIS) sewer shapefiles. The City was updating its Sewer Master Plan, concurrent with this SSMP Audit, which includes an update of the Sewer GIS for newly constructed and replaced sewers.
SSMP Appendix D includes a map of the City’s sewer system. It includes the sewers, manholes, and outfall sewers. It is recommended that the sewer system map be updated to include the sewer lift stations and all Operation and Maintenance Program
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storm water conveyance facilities. It is important to identify the sewer and storm drain facilities on the same map. In the event of a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO), the map may be used to identify what storm drain system may receive the wastewater that overflows from the sewer system. b. Routine Preventive Operation and Maintenance Activities Order 2006-0003-DWQ requires that the SSMP “describe routine preventive operation and maintenance activities by staff and contractors, including a system for scheduling regular maintenance and cleaning of the sanitary sewer system with more frequent cleaning and maintenance targeted at known problem areas.
The Preventative Maintenance (PM) program should have a system to document scheduled and conducted activities, such as work orders.”
Gravity Sewer CCTV Inspections – by City
The City owns CCTV inspection equipment that was acquired in 2010. Historically, the City has conducted CCTV inspections to evaluate the cause of an SSO, to evaluate the condition of a newly constructed or repaired pipe, and to evaluate sewers that may need to be added to the City’s hotspot list. As of April 2021, the City started utilizing the CCTV truck daily to conduct inspections to determine if sewers needed cleaning or any other sort of immediate maintenance/repair that can prevent a sewer blockage and/or overflow. In approximately 6 months, 50 percent of the system was inspected by one operator using the City’s CCTV truck. The inspector specifically looks for things like grease, roots, protruding laterals, and any major condition defects like sags, broken pipes, and holes. Locations are added to the hotspot list as needed.
Gravity Sewer CCTV Inspections – by Contractor
Pipe Tec Incorporated (Pipe Tec) conducted CCTV inspection of the City’s gravity sewers between April 2020 and February 12, 2021 as part of the current 2021 Sewer Master Plan, which is being conducted concurrent to this SSMP Audit. Pipe Tec inspected 574,744 feet of the 706,527 feet of the gravity sewer system (81%). The gravity sewers that were not inspected include:
Sewers constructed between 2010 and 2021, which are expected to be in good structural condition Sewers that could not be accessed for inspection
Sewers that flow full upstream of an existing siphon
The CCTV data collected by Pipe Tec was used to identify sewers with structural deficiencies, which have a higher probability of pipe failure and may lead to sewer overflows. Locations with the most severe structural defects were identified during the Sewer Master Plan update. CCTV inspection videos and summary reports will need to be reviewed in detail to develop specific improvement projects for pipe removal and replacement, spot repair, pipe lining, increased maintenance, or other actions.
In addition, operation and maintenance deficiencies such as roots, grease, and sags were also identified, which could lead to pipe obstruction and ultimately cause sewer overflows. The location of the pipes with roots, grease, and sags identified is shown in Figure 4-1, Figure 4-2, and Figure 4-3, respectively.
It is recommended that the CCTV inspection data collected in 2020-2021 be reviewed to determine if additional sewer reaches should be added to its hotspot list.
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Gravity Sewers
City of Brea Boundary
Brea Sphere of Influence
Total Occurrences of Roots
0 1 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 20
21 - 40
41 - 73
0 3,000 6,000
Feet
³
PROJECT NO: 1041681.00
DATE: November 2021
CITY OF BREA
SEWER MASTER PLAN
Root Locations
Figure 4-1
Central Ave
Berry St
Lambert Rd
Imperial Hwy
Puente St
Berry St
Central Ave
Lambert Rd
SR-57
Birch St
Puente St
Brea Blvd
Birch St
Imperial Hwy
Kraemer Blvd
Associated
Rd
Placentia
Ave
Brea Blvd
Valencia Ave
Lambert Rd
Rose Dr
Carbon Canyon Rd
San Bernardino
County
City of
Yorba Linda
Los Angeles County
City of
La Habra
City of
Fullerton
City of
Placentia
Los Angeles County
Brea Creek
Brea Sphere
of Influence
Brea Sphere
of Influence
Brea Sphere
of Influence
Legend
Gravity Sewers
City of Brea Boundary
Brea Sphere of Influence
Total Occurrences of Grease
0 1 - 7
8 - 20
21 - 45
46 - 58
0 3,000 6,000
Feet
³
PROJECT NO: 1041681.00
DATE: November 2021
CITY OF BREA
SEWER MASTER PLAN
Grease Locations
Figure 4-2
Central Ave
Berry St
Lambert Rd
Imperial Hwy
Puente St
Berry St
Central Ave
Lambert Rd
SR-57
Birch St
Puente St
Brea Blvd
Birch St
Imperial Hwy
Kraemer Blvd
Associated
Rd
Placentia
Ave
Brea Blvd
Valencia Ave
Lambert Rd
Rose Dr
Carbon Canyon Rd
San Bernardino
County
City of
Yorba Linda
Los Angeles County
City of
La Habra
City of
Fullerton
City of
Placentia
Los Angeles County
Brea Creek
Brea Sphere
of Influence
Brea Sphere
of Influence
Brea Sphere
of Influence
Legend
City of Brea Boundary
Brea Sphere of Influence
Maximum Water Level % of Sag
0 - 5
6 - 20
21 - 40
41 - 70
71 - 100
0 3,000 6,000
Feet
³
PROJECT NO: 1041681.00
DATE: November 2021
CITY OF BREA
SEWER MASTER PLAN
Water Level Sag Locations
Figure 4-3
Operation and Maintenance Program
City of Brea 4-6 Sewer System Management Plan Audit
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Routine Sewer Line Cleaning
Per SSMP Chapter 4, the City cleans its entire sewer system annually. For a system of 706,528 feet of pipe, the City needs to clean approximately 3,000 feet per day, assuming 5 working days per week and excluding holidays. The City owns one sewer cleaning truck and has a daily cleaning goal of 3,000 to 5,000 feet.
The annual routine sewer cleaning footage from 2016 to 2019 is illustrated on Figure 4-4. The historical cleaning records show that the City has not been meeting its routine cleaning frequency goal. Due to the fact that the City has very few spills in its system, the amount of cleaning in the system has been sufficient.
As stated previously, the City now conducts CCTV inspections daily to identify where cleaning is needed.
This is believed to have made the cleaning process more targeted and more efficient. Fifty percent of the system was CCTV inspected within 6 months and cleaning was conducted as needed. It is assumed that the entire system can be CCTV inspected in about 1 year and cleaning will occur where needed. As long as the number of spills remain low each year, the cleaning effort does not need to change. It is recommended that the description of the cleaning frequency goal and efforts be changed in SSMP Chapter
4. Figure 4-4
Total Annual Routine Sewer Cleaning
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Hotspot Sewer Cleaning
The City’s current hotspot locations are shown on Figure 4-5. Hot spots are typically locations where stoppages or overflows were experienced in the past or where the City has identified roots, grease, and/or sags while conducting CCTV inspections. The City uses hydro jetting and rodding to clean the hotspot locations. Per the SSMP Chapter 4, cleaning of the hotspot sewers is completed as needed. Per the SSMP Chapter 7, the City cleans the hotspot on a monthly basis, at minimum. #*
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#* Brea Creek
Lift
Station
Briarwood
Lift
Station
Central Ave
Berry St
Lambert Rd
Imperial Hwy
Puente St
Berry St
Central Ave
Lambert Rd
SR-57
Birch St
Puente St
Brea Blvd
Birch St
Imperial Hwy
Kraemer Blvd
Associated
Rd
Placentia
Ave
Brea Blvd
Valencia Ave
Lambert Rd
Rose Dr
Carbon Canyon Rd
San Bernardino
County
Los Angeles County
City of
La Habra
City of
Fullerton
City of
Placentia
Los Angeles County
Sewershed 1
(Imperial)
Sewershed 2
(Fullerton)
Sewershed 5
(Rolling Hills)
Sewershed 6
(Associated)
Sewershed 8
(Kraemer)
Sewershed 7
(Cypress)
Sewershed 9
(Valencia)
Sewershed 4
(Laurel)
Sewershed 3
(Brea)
Sewershed 10
(Carbon Canyon)
Sewershed 11
(Rose) La Floresta
Lift Station
Brea Creek
Broadrock
Renewable
Energy
Thompson
Energy
Breitburn
Energy
OCSD
Imperial Relief Interceptor/
Miller Holder Trunk
OCSD
Fullerton Brea Trunk Sewer/
Fullerton Brea Interceptor
OCSDRolling Hills Sub-Trunk
OCSD
Cypress Sub-Trunk
OCSDKraemer Interceptor
OCSDCarbon Canyon Interceptor
Brea Sphere
of Influence
Brea Sphere
of Influence
City of
Yorba Linda
Legend
#* Brea Lift Stations
Brea Gravity Sewers
Brea Force mains
OCSD Gravity Trunk Sewers
City of Brea Boundary
Brea Sphere of Influence 0 3,000 6,000
Feet
³
PROJECT NO: 1041681.00
DATE: November 2021