Ontario City Council
April 1, 2025

7.210.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 19, Ord. 2816, eff. December 1, 2005) Sec. 6-7.510. Signatory requirements.

All permit applications and reports required by this chapter under §6-7.302 and Article 5 or 40 CFR 403.12(1)(1-4) shall be signed by an authorized representative of the user. Any user signing such documents shall make the following certification in writing.
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or 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 submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations." (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3190, eff. October 7, 2021) Sec. 6-7.511. Record-keeping requirements.
(a) Each user subject to the Federal Pretreatment Requirements, or the provisions of this chapter, shall retain records on-site for all waste and wastewater generated, operation and maintenance logs for pretreatment systems, and industrial wastewater monitoring results for a minimum period of four (4) years. Said records shall be made available for inspection and copying by the Administrator at any time. During the course of litigation regarding the user, the City of Ontario, or IEUA, the period of retention shall be extended until the subject of litigation is resolved. (b) Information resulting from monitoring activities (including self-monitoring) required by said regulations shall include the 462
following:
(1) Detailed description of the sample location;
(2) Dates and times during which the sample was taken;
(3) Method of sampling used, i.e. grab or composite;
(4) Name of the person who collected the sample;
(5) Date of the analysis;
(6) Identity and address of the laboratory who performed the analysis; (7) Analytical method used and its detection limit;
(8) Quality control and quality assurance data associated with the batch of samples tested for the parameters analyzed; (9) Results of the analysis;
(10) Chain-of-custody form; and
(11) Any documentation required with the applicable best management practices. (c) Hauling records for waste and wastewater generated on-site shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
(1) Volume and a description of the waste hauled;
(2) Date the waste was hauled;
(3) Name and address of the hauler;
(4) Name and address of the facility receiving the waste or wastewater; and (5) Manifest number.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 20, Ord. 2816, eff. December 1, 2005, and § 2, Ord. 3190, eff. October 7, 2021)
Sec. 6-7.512. Public access to information and confidentiality. (a) The Administrator shall maintain a data filing system in compliance with public information and confidentiality records and provide for the proper handling and filing of records and reports for the general administration of the pretreatment program.
(b) Any information in a user's file, which includes, but is not limited to, permits, permit applications, questionnaires, inspection reports and monitoring reports shall be available to the public or other governmental agency without restriction. (c) Any request for public access to a user's file shall be in writing and shall include:
(1) Date of the review;
(2) Name and title of the reviewer;
(3) Reviewer's business name, address and telephone number; (4) List of files to be reviewed; and
(5) Reason for review.
(i) A copy of the written request to review a user's file may be sent by the Administrator to such a user. The Administrator may require an observer to be present while any file is being reviewed. The Administrator may also require that the reviewer furnish his or her own copying devices and/or supplies. (d) If the disclosure of the user's file or a portion thereof would divulge trade secrets or secret processes, the user shall have the right to request that such information be kept confidential. Any such claim must be made at the time of submittal of the information by marking the submittal "confidential business information" on each page containing such information. The Administrator shall not consider any wastewater constituents and characteristics to be confidential information. (e) Information which is demonstrated to be confidential shall not be transmitted to anyone other than a governmental agency bound by the confidentiality requirements of 40 CFR Part 2, for uses related to this chapter, the IEUA NPDES permit, state disposal system permit and/or the pretreatment program, and for use by the state or federal agency in judicial review or enforcement proceedings involving the user.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3190, eff. October 7, 2021) Sec. 6-7.513. Inspection/right-of-entry.

Users or occupants of a premises where wastewater is created, conveyed, treated, or discharged shall allow the Administrator, or his or her representatives, having presented proper credentials, reasonable access to all parts of the 463
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 IEUA personnel attempting to inspect any facility involved directly or indirectly with a discharge of wastewater to the City's sewerage system.

If the Administrator has been refused access to a building, structure, or property, or any part thereof, and is able to demonstrate probable cause to believe that there may be a violation of this chapter, or that there is a need to inspect and/or sample as a part of a routine inspection and sampling program designed to verify compliance with this chapter or any permit or order issued hereunder, or to protect the overall public health, safety, and welfare of the community, the Administrator may seek issuance of a search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 21, Ord. 2816, eff. December 1, 2005, and § 2, Ord. 3190 , eff. October 7, 2021)
Article 6. Enforcement
Sec. 6-7.601. Purpose and scope.
(a) Any user who has violated or continues to violate federal pretreatment standards or requirements, this chapter, an industrial wastewater permit, or any prohibition, limitation, or requirement contained herein, is subject to enforcement actions administratively or judicially by the City, EPA, State of California Regional Water Quality Control Board, or the County of San Bernardino District Attorney. Said actions may be taken pursuant to the authority and provisions of several laws, including but not limited to: the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act, and the California Hazardous Waste Control Law. (b) The Council finds that in order for the City to comply with such laws, and regulations, and to ensure that the City's facilities and the POTW are protected and are able to operate with the highest degree of efficiency, and to protect public health and the environment, specific enforcement provisions must be adopted to govern the discharges of wastewater into the sewerage system.
(c) The City and IEUA, at its discretion, may utilize any one, combination or all enforcement remedies provided in Article 6 in response to any permit or violation of this chapter. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 22, Ord. 2816, eff. December 1, 2005) Sec. 6-7.602. Determination of non-compliance.
(a) Sampling procedures.
(1) Sampling of all permittees shall be conducted in the time, place, manner, and frequency determined at the discretion of the City.
(2) Non-compliance with mass emission rate limits, concentration limits, permit discharge conditions, or any discharge provision of this chapter may be determined by an analysis of a grab or composite sample of the effluent of a user. Noncompliance with mass emission rate limits shall be determined by an analysis of a composite sample of the user's effluent. A grab sample may be used to determine compliance with mass emission rate limits when the discharge is from a closed (batch) treatment system in which there is: no wastewater flow into the system when the discharge is occurring, the volume of wastewater contained in the batch system is known, the time interval of discharge is known, and the grab sample is homogeneous and representative of the discharge.
(3) Any sample taken from a sample point is considered to be representative of the discharge to the sewerage system. (b) Permit, agreements, and administrative orders provisions. (1) Non-compliance with a permit condition, Compliance Agreement, or Cease and Desist Order compliance deadline shall be determined by whether the user or permittee has submitted the required information, or completed the required action (such as installing and operating a pretreatment system that is discharging effluent and meeting the permitted discharge limits) by the date and/or time specified.
(2) The user or permittee may request in writing by certified mail, an extension to a deadline to meet a compliance deadline. At a minimum, the request shall specify the reasons for not meeting the deadline, what actions are now being taken to accomplish the requirement, and the new date by which the user will complete the requirement. (3) It the discretion of the Administrator, the request may be granted and the user notified in writing of the new compliance deadline. If the Administrator does not provide notification by the original compliance date in the permit, Compliance Agreement, or Cease and Desist Order, then the original date shall stand as the compliance date. (c) Fees, surcharges, or penalties. A user shall be in non-compliance with the chapter and their permit, if connection fees, sewer surcharge fees, penalties, non-compliance fees, administrative fees, bond guaranty or other monies owed to the City for sewer services are not paid within the time specified on the bill or in the permit, Compliance Agreement, or other enforcement agreement.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 22, Ord. 2816, eff. December 1, 2005) Sec. 6-7.603. Non-compliance fees.
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(a) Non-compliance with discharge requirements of this chapter or the user's industrial wastewater permit [may] be determined by an analysis or a grab or composite sample of the user's discharge to the sewerage system. Sampling of a user's wastewater shall be conducted in the time, manner, and frequency determined at the discretion of the Administrator. (b) A user is in violation of a separate offense for every day during which any violation of any provision of this chapter is committed, continued, or permitted by the user.
(c) Such user may be subject to administrative and/or legal actions, and shall pay to the City non-compliance fees as established by this section, to recover all costs incurred by the City and IEUA in performing inspections, sampling, and analysis of the user's wastewater, processing Notices of Violation, and conducting enforcement actions. For a discharge violation, non-compliance fees shall continue to accumulate for each day sampled. (1) The user shall pay a minimum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for the first confirmed occurrence of a violation within one (1) year.
(2) The user shall pay a minimum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for the second occurrence of the same violation within one (1) year.
(3) After the second occurrence of the same violation within one (1) year, the user shall pay a minimum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each additional occurrence of such violation. (4) The user shall pay a minimum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for any violation or a Show Cause Order, Compliance Agreement, or a Cease and Desist Order.
(d) Any user shall be assessed a mandatory minimum penalty of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) pursuant to Cal.

Water Code § 13362 for each violation if any of the following applies:
(1) There is a serious violation within any six (6) month period; (2) A user commits two (2) or more serious violations in any six (6) month period; or (3) A user does any of the following four (4) or more times in any six (6) month period:
(i) Exceeds a waste discharge effluent limitation;
(ii) Fails to file a report pursuant to Cal. Water Code § 13260; (iii) Files an incomplete report pursuant to Cal. Water Code § 13260; or (iv) Exceeds a toxicity discharge limitation where the waste discharge requirements do not contain pollutant-specific effluent limitations for toxic pollutants.
(e) The user shall pay a minimum of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per calendar day for non-compliance with the submittal date for a compliance schedule, progress report, or any monitoring or technical report as established in this chapter, the user's industrial wastewater permit, or in a written request by the Administrator. The Administrator shall allow a reasonable amount of time for the user to submit any required monitoring or technical reports. (f) The payment of non-compliance fees shall not limit the City, IEUA or any other regulatory agency, from undertaking any administrative and/or legal action.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 22, Ord. 2816, eff. December 1, 2005) Sec. 6-7.604. Notice of violation.
(a) Whenever the Administrator finds that a user has violated Federal Categorical Pretreatment Standards or pretreatment requirements of this chapter, an industrial wastewater permit, an order issued hereunder, or any prohibition, limitation, or requirement contained herein, the Administrator shall serve upon said user a verbal or written notice, depending on the severity of the infraction, stating the nature of the violation and the penalties for continued noncompliance. (b) Whenever the user receives a notice of violation, such user shall submit to the Administrator, within ten (10) days from the date of the notice, a written explanation of the cause of the violation and the corrective actions which have been taken to prevent recurrence of such violation. In the case of a violation of a discharge limit, the user shall repeat the sampling weekly, test for each constituent in violation, and submit the test results to the Administrator within thirty (30) days from the date of the notice until such time that the discharge shows compliance with the discharge limit. (c) If the user fails to correct a violation within forty-five (45) days from the date of the notice, requires additional time to correct all conditions to bring the discharge violation into compliance, or a discharge violation has occurred more than once within a one (1) year period, the user shall submit a compliance schedule within sixty (60) days of the initial violation. (d) Unless otherwise provided herein or in expressly permitted in the ERP, any notice under this chapter shall be in writing and served on the user or by certified mail. Notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time of deposit, postage prepaid, in a facility regularly serviced by the United States Postal Service. Any time limit provided in any written notice or in any provision of this chapter shall be extended only by a written direction of the Administrator. (e) The Administrator or the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) shall publish annually, in a newspaper of general circulation that provides meaningful public notice within the jurisdictions served by the IEUA, a list of the users which at any 465
time during the previous twelve (12) months, were in significant non-compliance with applicable pretreatment standards and pretreatment requirements. The term significant non-compliance shall be applicable to all significant industrial users (or any other industrial user that violates paragraphs (3),( 4), or (8) of § 6-7.106(mmmm) as defined in §6-7.106(mmmm). (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3190, eff. October 7, 2021) Sec. 6-7.605. Show cause order.
(a) The Administrator may issue a Show Cause Order requiring the user who causes or contributes to a violation of this chapter, or any order, agreement, or permit issued hereunder, to appear at the City's offices at the date and time specified in the Order to Show Cause to the Administrator as to why more severe enforcement actions and/or criminal and/or civil actions should not be taken.
(b) The order shall be served on the user and shall specify the proposed enforcement action, the reasons for such action, and a request that the user show cause why this proposed enforcement action should not be taken. The notice of the meeting shall be served personally or by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) at least 10 (ten) days prior to the hearing. Such notice may be served on any principal executive, general partner or corporate officer. Whether or not a duly notified user appears as noticed, immediate enforcement action may be pursued. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002)
Sec. 6-7.606. Compliance agreement.
(a) Upon finding that a user will need to install pretreatment equipment to bring the discharge into compliance with this section or industrial discharge permit limits, need additional Operation and Maintenance personnel and/or procedures to meet a categorical standard, or need to construct facilities to meet the City's pretreatment requirements or to correct a recurring violation of any local discharge limitation, the Administrator may require that a Compliance Schedule, agreed upon in advance by the user and the City, be issued to the user. (b) The Compliance Agreement may contain terms and conditions including, but not limited to, installation of pretreatment equipment and facilities, submittal of drawings, technical reports and/or progress reports, payment of fees, posting of a performance bond, limits on the rate and time of discharge, additional self-monitoring requirements, a compliance schedule, or other provisions to ensure compliance with this chapter. The schedule shall contain milestones of progress in the form of dates for the commencement and completion of major events leading to design, construction, and operation of the pretreatment facility of similar structure. Each increment in the Compliance Schedule is subject to review and approval by the Administrator. No Compliance Schedule increment shall exceed nine (9) months. (c) The user shall submit a progress report to the Administrator following each milestone in the schedule. Each report shall be submitted no later than fourteen (14) days following each milestone in the Compliance Schedule. The report shall include whether or not the user achieved the milestones on their date and, if not, the date on which the user expects to complete the milestone, the reason for delay, and the steps taken by the user to meet the established schedule. (d) The Administrator may extend the Compliance Schedule for an additional period of time, provided that the user shows good cause, including, but not limited to, reasonable progress under the terms of the Compliance Schedule. A Compliance Schedule shall not extend beyond any applicable Federal deadlines. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002)
Sec. 6-7.607. Cease and desist order.
(a) A Cease and Desist Order shall direct a user to cease and desist all discharge violations, to comply immediately with all discharge requirements and to take such appropriate remedial or preventative action as may be needed to properly address a continuing or threatened discharge violation, including halting operations and/or terminating the discharge. (b) The user shall pay a minimum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for any violation of a Cease and Desist Order. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002)
Sec. 6-7.608. Permit suspension revocation.

The Administrator may issue a permit suspension or revocation order, whereby the user must comply with all directives, conditions and requirements therein within the time prescribed. The suspension or revocation order shall contain terms and conditions to ensure compliance with this chapter. The Administrator will determine if suspension or revocation is the appropriate response depending on the severity of the violation. (a) Grounds. The Administrator may revoke an industrial wastewater permit when it is determined that a user:
(1) Fails to comply with the terms and conditions of an industrial wastewater permit, any provision of this chapter, an administrative order, or a compliance agreement;
(2) Knowingly provides a false statement, representation, record, report, or document to the City; (3) Falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring and/or sampling device; (4) Fails to report changes in ownership and operations which result in significant changes in quantity or quality of the 466
user's wastewater;
(5) Fails to submit oral notice or a written report of bypass occurrence; (6) Discharges wastewater that causes an upset, interference, or a pass through at the POTW or with the City's collection system;
(7) Discharges to the sewerage system in violation of a cease and desist order; (8) Refuses reasonable access to the user's premises for the purpose of inspection and monitoring; (9) Does not make timely payment of all amounts owed to the City for user charges, non- compliance fees, or any other fees;
(10) Discharges a slug load to the sewerage system; or
(11) Refuses to provide records, drawings, reports, or other documents required by the City to determine permit terms and conditions, or limits, discharge compliance, or compliance with this chapter. (b) Notice of hearing. When the Administrator has reason to believe that grounds exist for permit revocation, he or she shall give written notice thereof by personal delivery or by certified mail to the user setting forth a statement of the facts and grounds deemed to exist, together with the time and place where the charges shall be heard by the Administrator. The hearing date shall not be less than fifteen (15) calendar days or more than forty-five (45) calendar days after mailing of such notice.
(1) At the revocation hearing, the user shall have an opportunity to respond to the allegations set forth in the notice by presenting written or oral evidence. The revocation hearing shall be conducted in accordance with procedures established by the Department of Public Works (DPW) and approved by the City Council. (2) After the conclusion of the hearing, the Administrator shall make his or her determination and submit a written report to the DPW setting forth a brief statement of facts found to be true, a determination of the issues presented, conclusions, and a recommendation. Upon receipt of the written report, the Administrator shall make his or her determination and should he or she find that grounds exist for permanent revocation of the permit, he or she shall issue his or her decision and order in writing within thirty (30) calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing by his or her designee.

The written decision and order of the Administrator shall be sent by certified mail to the permittee or its legal counsel/representative at the permittee's business address. (3) In the event the Administrator determines to not revoke the permit, he or she may order other enforcement actions, including, but not limited to, a temporary suspension of the permit, under terms and conditions that he or she deems appropriate.
(c) Effect.
(1) Upon an order of revocation by the Administrator becoming final, the user shall have no right to discharge any nondomestic wastewater or sanitary wastes (whichever applies) directly or indirectly to the City sewerage system for the duration of the revocation. All costs for physically terminating and reinstating service shall be paid by the user. (2) Any owner or responsible management employee of the user shall be bound by the order of revocation. An order of permit revocation issued by the Administrator shall be deemed final in all respects upon delivery to the applicant or user unless a request for hearing is filed with the City Council pursuant to § 1-4.01 of Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Ontario Municipal Code.
(3) Any future application for a permit at any location within the City by any user subject to an order of revocation will be considered by the Administrator after fully reviewing the records of the revoked permit. Such records may be the basis for denial of a new permit.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3190 , eff. October 7, 2021) Sec. 6-7.609. Injunction.

Whenever a user has engaged in, is engaged in, or is about to engage in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute a violation of this chapter, the user's industrial wastewater permit, or any pretreatment regulation, the City or IEUA may petition the Superior Court for the issuance of a preliminary or permanent injunction, restraining order, or other appropriate order may be granted upon a showing that the user(s) engaged in, is engaged in, or is about to engage in the challenged acts or practices.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 23, Ord. 2816, eff. December 1, 2005) Sec. 6-7.610. Civil penalties.
(a) Authority. All users of the City of Ontario sewerage system are subject to enforcement actions administratively or judicially by the City of Ontario, IEUA, U.S. EPA, the State of California Regional Water Quality Control Board, or the City Attorney. Said 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.); California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act (Cal. Water Code §§ 13000 et seq.); 467
(2) California Hazardous Waste Control Law (Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 25100 to 25250); and (3) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.). (b) Recovery of fines or penalties. In the event the City of Ontario is subject to the payment of fines or penalties pursuant to the legal authority and actions of other regulatory or enforcement agencies based on a violation of law or regulation or its permits or IEUA's permits, and said violation can be established by the City as caused by or contributed to by the discharge of any user of the City sewerage system which is in violation of any provision of this chapter or the user's permit, the City shall be entitled to recover from the user all costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, the full amount of said fines, penalties, and damages to which it has been subjected.
(c) Penalties for violations.
(1) Administrative complaints and penalties. In addition to any other remedy or proceeding available under this chapter, or any other law, pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code §§ 54739 and 54740.5, the Administrator may issue an administrative complaint to any user who violates this chapter, any permit condition, prohibition or effluent limitation, or any suspension or revocation order. The administrative complaint shall allege the act or failure to act that constitutes the violation, the proposed civil penalty, and the authority under which it is imposed. (2) The administrative complaint, served on the alleged violator by personal delivery or by certified mail, shall inform the user served that a hearing before the Administrator shall be conducted within sixty (60) days of the service of the complaint.

The right to a hearing may be waived by the user who issued the administrative complaint. (3) After the conclusion of the hearing, the Administrator shall make his or her determination and shall issue his decision and order within thirty (30) calendar days of the hearing. The written decision and order of the Administrator shall be sent by personal delivery or by certified mail to the user. (4) The order of the Administrator shall be final in all aspects fourteen (14) days after it is mailed to the user unless a request for hearing is filed with the City Council pursuant to § 1-4.01 of Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Ontario Municipal Code. If after the hearing it is found that the user violated reporting or discharge requirements, the Administrator may assess a civil penalty. Unless appealed, an order imposing administrative civil penalties shall become effective upon issuance, and payment shall become due within thirty (30) days of issuance of an invoice by the City of Ontario. (5) Civil penalties may be assessed as follows:
(i) In an amount which shall not exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) for each day for failing or refusing to furnish technical or monitoring reports;
(ii) In an amount which shall not exceed Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) for each day for failing or refusing to timely comply with any compliance schedule established by the City; (iii) In an amount which shall not exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) per violation for each day of discharge in violation of any discharge limitation, permit condition, or requirement issued, reissued or adopted by the City; (vi) In an amount which shall not exceed Ten Dollars ($10.00) per gallon for discharges in violation of any suspension, revocation, cease and desist order or other orders, or prohibition issued, reissued or adopted by the City. In determining the amount of the penalty, the City shall take into consideration all relevant circumstances including, but not limited to, the extent of harm caused by the violation, the economic benefit derived by non- compliance, the nature and persistence of the violation, the length of time over which the violation occurs, and corrective action, if any, taken by the user. Each day, or any portion thereof, during which a violation occurs or continues is a separate violation for which the maximum daily penalty may be assessed.
(6) Copies of the administrative order setting civil penalties shall be sent to the user either by personal delivery or by certified mail.
(7) Any user aggrieved by a final order issued by the City Council pursuant to this section, may obtain a review of the order in the Superior Court by filing a petition for writ of mandate within thirty (30) days following the service of a copy of such order.
(8) Unless appealed, payment on any administrative order setting civil penalties shall be made within thirty (30) days of the date the order becomes final.
(9) All monies collected under this section shall be deposited in a special account of the City, and shall be made available for monitoring and control of discharges into the public sewer and for other enforcement and mitigation measures. (10) Any fines or charges imposed on the City by a regulatory agency as a result of a user's violation of any provisions of this chapter shall be an additional sewer charge to that user. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002)
Sec. 6-7.611. Criminal penalties.

Any user who willfully violates any provision of this chapter, administrative order, or industrial wastewater permit condition, is guilty of a misdemeanor, which upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not more than six (6) months or by both. Each day a violation occurs shall constitute a 468
new and separate violation of this chapter and shall be subject to the penalties contained herein. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002)
Sec. 6-7.612. Appeal.
(a) Pursuant to § 1-4.01 of Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Ontario Municipal Code, any user, affected by any decision, action or determination made by Administrator, may appeal in writing to the City Council by filing with the City Clerk a written notice of such appeal, setting forth grounds thereof. The appellant shall file such notice within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the notice of the administrative decision concerned.
(b) The order of the City Council shall be deemed final upon its adoption. (c) If the user fails to appeal to the City Council, or the City Council fails to reverse or modify the administrative decision, the Administrator's administrative decision shall be deemed final. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002)
Sec. 6-7.613 Additional emergency remedial measures.

The Administrator shall have full power and authority to take any necessary precautions including, but not limited to; decontamination, sewer closure, packaging, diking, and transportation of materials, in order to protect life, protect property, or prevent further damage resulting from a condition that is likely to result in a discharge which presents an imminent hazard to the public's health, safety or welfare; or which either individually or by interaction with other discharges, is an imminent hazard to the City's sewerage facilities; or which places the regional treatment plant in violation of its NPDES permit. In the pursuit of such an operation, City personnel, any party contracting with the City, or duly authorized representative of another government agency shall have immediate access to the premises. The Administrator may prohibit approach to the scene of such emergency by any user, vehicle, vessel or thing, and all users not actually employed in the extinguishing of the condition or the preservation of lives and property in the vicinity thereof.

The Administrator or an authorized designee may immediately suspend a user's discharge, after informal notice to the user, whenever such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened discharge, which reasonably appears to present, or cause an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health or welfare of the community, the operation of the POTW, causes or contributes to a violation of IEUA's NPDES permit, or which presents, or may present, an endangerment to the environment. Failure to comply with the emergency suspension order may lead to termination of service. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3190 , eff. October 7, 2021) Sec. 6-7.614. Cumulative remedies.

The remedies provided by this chapter are cumulative, and shall not be construed as restricting any remedy, provisional or otherwise, provided by law for the benefit of the City, and no remedy under this chapter shall preclude the City from obtaining additional relief based upon the same facts.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002)
Sec. 6-7.615. Termination of services.

The City, by order of the Administrator, may physically terminate sewerage service to any property as follows:
(a) Upon any order of emergency suspension or revocation of a permit; or (b) Upon the failure of a user not holding a valid discharge permit to immediately cease discharge, whether direct or indirect, to the City’s sewerage facilities.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 6, Ord. 2945, eff. January 6, 2012) Sec. 6-7.616. Public nuisance.

Discharge of wastewater in any manner in violation of this chapter or of any order issued by the Administrator, as authorized by this chapter, is hereby declared a public nuisance and shall be corrected or abated as directed by the Administrator. Any user creating a public nuisance is guilty of a misdemeanor. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 7, Ord. 2945, eff. January 6, 2012) Sec. 6-7.617. Cost.

In the event permittee fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions of the this chapter, a Compliance Agreement, a permit revocation, or a permit issued hereunder, the City and IEUA shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs which may be incurred in order to enforce any of said terms and conditions, with or without filing proceedings in court. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 24, Ord. 2816, eff. December 1, 2005) Sec. 6-7.618. Recovery of cost incurred by City.

Any user who, by discharging wastewater, non-stormwater or by any other means, damages monitoring equipment, 469
adversely affects wastewater treatment processes, significantly increases POTW operation costs, causes blockage, damage, upset, interference, or pass through at the POTW, or causes blockage shall be liable to the City for said damages and additional costs, including any fines or penalties, occasioned thereby. An administrative fee, which shall be fixed by the City Manager based on the City's current overhead cost allocation percentage and approved by the City Council, shall be added to these charges and shall be payable within thirty (30) days of invoicing by the City. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002)
Sec. 6-7.619. Financial security.
(a) Compliance deposit. Permittees that have been subject to enforcement and/or collection proceedings may be required to deposit with the City an amount determined by the Administrator as necessary to guarantee payment to the District of all charges, fees, penalties, costs and expenses that may be incurred in the future, or as a condition to ensure compliance provisions of a Compliance Agreement, permit issuance after revocation, before permission is granted for further discharge to the sewer.
(b) Delinquent accounts. The City may require an amendment to the permit of any permittee who fails to make payment in full of all fees and charges assessed by the City, including reconciliation amounts, delinquency penalties, and other costs or fees incurred by the user.
(c) Bankruptcy. Every user filing any legal action in any court of competent jurisdiction, including the United States Bankruptcy Court, for purposes of discharging its financial debts or obligations or seeking court-ordered protection from its creditors, shall, within ten (10) days of filing such action, apply for and obtain the issuance of an amendment to its permit. (d) Permit amendments. The City shall review and examine the user's account to determine whether previously incurred fees and charges have been paid in accordance with time requirements prescribed by this chapter. The City and IEUA may thereafter issue an amendment to the user's permit in accordance with the provisions of Article 3 and subsection (e) of this section.
(e) Security. An amendment to a waste discharge permit issued pursuant to subsections (c) and (d) of this section may be conditioned upon the user depositing financial security in an amount equal to said user's average total fees and charges for the two (2) prior calendar quarters. Said deposit shall be used to guarantee payment of all fees and charges incurred for future services and facilities furnished by City and shall not be used by the City to recover outstanding fees and charges incurred prior to the user filing and receiving protection from creditors in the United States Bankruptcy Court. (f) Return of security. In the event the user makes payment in full within the time prescribed by this chapter of all fees and charges said user incurred over a period of two (2) years following the issuance of an amendment to the permit pursuant to subsections (c), (d) and (e) of this section, the City shall either return the security deposit posted by the user or credit their account.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 25, Ord. 2816, eff. December 1, 2005) Sec. 6-7.620. Appeals to the Administrator.
(a) General. Any user, permit applicant or permittee affected by any decision, action or determination made by the Administrator may file with the Administrator a written request for an appeal hearing. The request must be received by the City within fifteen (15) days of mailing of notice of the decision, action, or determination of the City to the appellant. The request for hearing shall set forth in detail all facts supporting the appellant’s request. (b) Notice. The Administrator shall, within fifteen (15) days of receiving the request for appeal, designate a representative to hear the appeal and provide written notice to the appellant of the hearing date, time and place. The hearing date shall not be more than thirty (30) days from the mailing of such notice by certified mail to the appellant unless a later date is agreed to by the appellant. If the hearing is not held within said time due to actions or in actions of the appellant, then the staff decision shall be deemed final.
(c) Hearing. At the hearing, the appellant shall have the opportunity to present information supporting its position concerning the Administrator’s decision, action or determination. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with procedures established by the Administrator and approved by the City Counsel. (d) Written determination. After the conclusion of the hearing, the representative shall submit a written report to the Administrator setting forth a brief statement of facts found to be true, a determination of the issues presented, conclusions, and recommendations whether to uphold, modify or reverse the Administrator’s original decision, action or determination.

Upon receipt of the written report, the Administrator shall make his or her determination and shall issue his or her decision and order within thirty (30) calendar days of the hearing by his or her designee. The written decision and order of the Administrator shall be sent by certified mail to the appellant or its legal counsel/representative at the appellant’s business address.
(e) The order of the Administrator shall be final in all respects on the sixteenth (16 th) day after it is mailed to the appellant
unless a request for hearing is filed with the City pursuant to § 1-4.01 of Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Ontario Municipal Code, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the fifteenth (15
th) day following such mailing.
(f) Pursuant to § 1-4.01 of Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Ontario Municipal Code, any user, affected by any decision, action or determination made by Administrator, may appeal in writing to the City Council by filing with the City Clerk a written notice 470
of such appeal, setting forth grounds thereof. The appellant shall file such notice within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the notice of the administrative decision concerned.
(g) The order of the City Council shall be deemed final upon its adoption. (h) If the user fails to appeal to the City Council, or the City Council fails to reverse or modify the administrative decision, the Administrator’s administrative decision shall be deemed final. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 8, Ord. 2945, eff. January 6, 2012) Sec. 6-7.621. Judicial review.
(a) Purpose and effect. Pursuant to Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.6, the City hereby enacts this part 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. (b) Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms and words shall have the following meanings:
(1) “Complete record” shall mean and include the transcript, if any existing, of the proceedings, all pleadings, all notices and orders, any proposed decision by the Administrator, the final decision, all admitted exhibits, all rejected exhibits in the possession of the City or its offices or agents, all written evidence, and any other papers in the case. (2) “Decision” shall mean and include adjudicatory administrative decisions that are made after hearing, or after revoking, suspending, or denying an application for a permit or a license. (3) “Party” shall mean a user whose permit has been denied, suspended, or revoked. (c) Time limit for judicial review. Judicial review of any decision of the City or its officer or agent may be made pursuant to Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.5 only if the petition for writ or mandate is filed not later than the ninetieth (90 th) day
following the date in which the decision becomes final. If there is not provision for reconsideration in the procedures governing the proceedings or if the date is not otherwise specified, the decision if final on the date it is made. If there is provision for reconsideration, the decision is final upon the expiration of the period during which such reconsideration can be sought; provided that if reconsideration is sought pursuant to such provision to decision is final for the purposes of this section on the date that reconsideration is rejected.
(d) Preparation of the record. The complete record of the proceedings shall be prepared by the City officer or agent who made the decision and shall be delivered to the petitioner within ninety (90) days after he or she has filed written request therefor. The City may recover from the petitioner its actual cost for transcribing or otherwise preparing the record. (e) Extension. If the petitioner files a request for the record within ten (10) days after the date the decision becomes final, the time within which a petition, pursuant to Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.5, may be filed shall be extended to not later than the thirtieth (30
th) day following the date onwhich the record is either usually delivered or mailed to the petitioner or the petitioner’s attorney of record, if appropriate. (f) Notice. In making a final decision, the City shall provide notice to the party that the time within which judicial review must be sought is governed by Cal. Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.6. (g) Administrative civil penalties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code § 54740.6, judicial review of an order of the Steering Committee imposing administrative civil penalties may be made only if the petition for writ of mandate is filed not later than the thirtieth (30
th) day following the day on which the order of the Steering Committee becomes final.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 9, Ord. 2945, eff. January 6, 2012) Sec. 6-7.622. Affirmative defense.

A user shall have an affirmative defense in any action brought against it alleging a violation of the general prohibitions established in § 6-7.201(a) and the specific prohibitions listed in §6-7.201(b) where the user can demonstrate that:
(a) It did not know or have reason to know that its discharge, alone or in conjunction with a discharge or discharges from other sources, would cause pass through or interference; and (b) Either of the following depending on the purpose of the local limit; (1) A local limit designed to prevent pass through and/or interference, as the case may be, was developed in accordance with § 6-7.201(c) for each pollutant in the user's discharge that caused pass through or interference, and the user was in compliance with each such local limit directly prior to and during the pass through or interference; or (2) If a local limit designed to prevent pass through and/or interference, as the case may be, has not been developed in accordance with § 6-7.201(c) for the pollutant(s) that caused the pass through or interference, the user's discharge directly prior to and during the pass through or interference did not change substantially in nature or constituents from the user's prior discharge activity when the POTW was regularly in compliance with the POTW's NPDES permit requirements and, in the case of interference, applicable requirements for sewage sludge use or disposal. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3190 , eff. October 7, 2021) 471
Article 7. Schedule of Fees and Changes
Sec. 6-7.701. Revenues.
(a) Every person whose premises in the City are served by a connection to the public sewer system whereby the sewage and/or industrial wastes are disposed of by the City through the regional sewage system, or otherwise, shall pay a sewer operation charge and any surcharge as established by § 6-7.703 of this chapter. (b) The charges provided for in §6-7.703 shall be applicable only on premises to which a public sewer system main is connected.
(c) The charges provided for in §6-7.703 for any promise or property shall be collected with the charges and rates for water services furnished by the City to such premises. Such charges shall be billed upon the same bill as prepared for charges for water services and shall be due and payable monthly at the same time such charges for water services are due and payable. The total amount due for the charges herein fixed and for charges for water shall be paid as a unit. (d) The City Council may, from time to time in its discretion by ordinance or resolution, alter, change, amend, or revise the charges and rates for services and facilities in connection with the public sewer and stormwater drainage systems. (e) It shall be the duty of the Revenue Department of the City to collect all charges provided for in this chapter. (f) The City Council shall have the right to require any person liable to pay any stormwater pollution abatement charges, sewer operation charges and applicable surcharges to make a reasonable deposit to insure the collection of such charge. (g) If any person fails to pay any applicable charges when the same become due, the City may, in addition to any other remedies it has, cut off any of the services and facilities provided for in this chapter and shall not resume the same until all delinquent charges, together with any charges necessitated by the resumption of such services and facilities, have been fully paid.
(h) All funds and monies received from the collection of sewer operation charges and applicable surcharges as herein established, shall be deposited and maintain in a separate fund and account to be known as the Sewer Operation Fund. The moneys deposited in such fund shall be used as permitted by Cal. Health & Safety Code § 5471. (i) Adequate funds shall be transferred from Sewer Service Revenues to the Sewer Revolving Fund for sewer capital facilities repairs and replacement. The amount of this transfer shall be reviewed and adjusted in conjunction with rate studies to meet the needs of the sewer capital improvement program. (j) If a developed parcel does not have a utility account with the City on the effective date of this section, a new account shall be established for that parcel and billed to the owner of said parcel as shown on the latest County Assessor's property tax rolls as an existing utility account. When an undeveloped parcel is developed, a new account shall be established and billed to the owner of that parcel as shown on the latest County Assessor's property tax rolls. The developed property owner shall maintain responsibility for payment until such time as other City utility services are provided to said parcel and a primary utility account is established for payment responsibility with the occupier of said property. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002)
Sec. 6-7.702. Equivalent dwelling units (EDU).
(a) Residential customers: The wastewater flow from a single family residential unit is defined as one (1) EDU. On the average, this flow is two hundred seventy (270) gallons per day, and the levels of biological oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids (SS) are equal to two hundred thirty (230) mg/l and two hundred twenty (220) mg/l, respectively. The average flow from a multiple family residential or mobile home unit is one hundred eighty-nine (189) gallons per day with the same levels of BOD and SS. By definition, this is equal to seven-tenths (.7) of one (1) EDU. (b) Schools. The number of EDUs for a school is determined annually based on the school's October Average Daily Attendance (ADA). One (1) EDU is equivalent to fifty-four (54) Kindergarten through high school students, or twenty-seven (27) college students.
(c) Commercial customers. Commercial customers are grouped in different sewer categories as shown below. Each category is assigned a wastewater factor (WF) based on the percentage of water consumption returned to the sewer, and the wastewater levels of BOD and SS according to the following formula:

WF = Flow %
((0.37 + (0.31 BOD/230) + (0.32 SS/220)) / 10.98
The number of EDUs is calculated using the monthly water consumption in hundred cubic feet (HCF) as follows:

EDUs — HCF x WF COMMERCIAL

CATEGORIES AND WASTEWATER FACTORS FOR DETERMINING MONTHLY SEWER

CHARGES
Category Type of Commercial BOD/SS Flow % Wastewater Factor 472
EDUs — HCF x WF COMMERCIAL

CATEGORIES AND WASTEWATER FACTORS FOR DETERMINING MONTHLY SEWER

CHARGES
Category Type of Commercial BOD/SS Flow % Wastewater Factor 1 Office 230/220 80 0.0729
Day Care Center
Market w/o grinder
Public Facility w/o dining
Bar/Tavern w/o food
Retail/Service
Recreation/Amusement
w/o dining
2 Mortuary 250/350 95 0.1052
3 Hotel w/dining 300/400 85 0.1050
Motel w/dining
Bar/Tavern w/dining
Recreation/Amusement
w/dining
Public Facility w/dining
Hospital - full service
Convalescent facility
4 Laundromat 100/150 95 0.0626
Car Wash
5 Laundry
Commercial/Industrial
350/550 85 0.1215
Dry Cleaner
6 Motel w/o dining 300/100 80 0.0670
Health Spa
Church/Workshop
7 Outpatient Facility 225/100 90 0.0671
Doctor Office
Dental Office
8 Restaurant full service 400/300 85 0.1042
Restaurant fast food
Market w/grinder
Bakery
9 School Public/Private 230/220 Fixed EDU
K through 12 5 gpd/s October ADA/54
College 10 gpd/s October ADA/27
(d) Industrial customers. Industrial customers shall consist of any industrial user identified in the NAICS/SIC Code US Manual, 1997, as amended and supplemented, under the category Division D - Manufacturing, and any other user of significant waste products as determined by the City. The number of EDUs of industrial customers shall be the sum of domestic and non-domestic wastewater EDUs as follows:
(1) The number of domestic wastewater EDUs is calculated using a wastewater factor equal to 0.0729 (category 1 - commercial customers) as described in subsection (c) of this section. (2) The number of non-domestic wastewater EDUs is calculated based on the average daily flow (gallons per day) and strength (BOD & SS in mg/l) of the non-domestic wastewater flow according to the following formula:

EDUs-Non-Domestic Flow
((0.37 + (0.31 BOD/230) + (0.32 SS/220)) / 270
(e) If required by the City, any non-residential user may be required to submit on a yearly basis (on or before the first of July of every year), a twenty- four (24) hour composite wastewater sample analysis performed by a certified laboratory. Said analysis shall be for BOD, SS and/or any other parameters, as may be required by the City. The customer shall pay all monitoring costs. The results of the analysis may be used to adjust the customer's wastewater factor and billing records. The 473
frequency of wastewater analysis samples submitted may vary depending on the type of industrial discharge as determined by the City.
(f) In the event a customer believes the parameters used to establish the customer's wastewater factor is no longer applicable, said customer may submit the results of laboratory analyses and any other documents for review by the City. An adjustment in the wastewater factor and billing records may be made if deemed appropriate and consistent with the intent of this section. Any adjustment shall not be retroactive and shall be effective on the first day of the current billing cycle. (g) If a wastewater pretreatment device and/or in-plant modification is instituted which involves a change in the quality and/or quantity of wastewater being discharged, the customer shall immediately notify the City. The user shall be required to submit flow 71 measurements and laboratory analysis for BOD, SS and any other parameters as described in subsection (e) of this section.
(h) The specific wastewater rate calculation criteria, including the assignment of sewer factors to specific customers, shall be determined by the City for all customers not specifically mentioned under the classifications set forth in this section, in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(i) If a commercial or industrial customer's water meter is used for both domestic and landscape irrigation, forty-five percent (45%) of the metered water consumption shall be assigned to landscape irrigation. If the user can show that landscape irrigation constitutes more than forty-five percent (45%) of the total, the City shall adjust this value provided that installation of a separate irrigation meter is not feasible. The adjustment shall be made after review, verification and approval of a water-use audit report prepared and submitted by the customer. Water meters that are used for landscape irrigation only, and other water meters that do not contribute to sewer flow shall not be included in the EDU calculations, and shall be exempt from sewer charges.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002)
Sec. 6-7.703. Sewer revenue charge rates.

In addition to other fees, assessments, or charges provided by the Municipal Code or adopted by the City Council, the owner or occupant of any parcel of property for which no other sewer service charge is provided, and which parcel of property is connected to the sewer system of the City, shall pay monthly sewer service charges as established from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 7, Ord. 2785, eff. November 16, 2003,§§ 26 and 27, Ord. 2816, eff.

December 1, 2005, § 3, Ord. 2880, eff. February 4, 2008, § 3, Ord. 2913, eff. January 1, 2010, § 5, Ord. 3133, eff. July 5, 2019)
Sec. 6-7.704. Industrial wastewater permit fees.

Industrial wastewater permit fees for non- residential customers shall be included in the monthly sewer charges as established in § 6-7.703 of this chapter.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002)
Sec. 6-7.705. Industrial wastewater non-compliance fees.

Any user who has violated or continues to violate this chapter, an industrial wastewater permit, an order issued hereunder, or any prohibition, limitation, or requirement contained herein, shall pay non- compliance fees to the City as established in § 6-7.603 of this chapter, to recover all costs incurred by the City in performing inspections, sampling and analysis of the user's wastewater, and administrative costs associated with processing notices of violation, and conducting enforcement actions.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002)
Sec. 6-7.706. Capital Capacity Reimbursement Account (CCRA) fee. (a) The City is required to deposit regional sewer capacity fees in a separate capital facilities fund with other charges received, and account for the charges in a manner to avoid any commingling with other moneys of the City, except for investments, and shall expend those charges solely for the purposes for which the charges were collected. Any interest income earned from the investment of moneys in the capital facilities fund shall be deposited in that fund. (b) The City is a party to the regional sewerage service contract, the obligations of which include financing the capital expansion of the regional sewerage facilities serving the City. These regional sewerage facilities are operated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA).
(c) IEUA has prepared a Ten (10) Year Capital Improvement Program which includes a study of the impact of anticipated development within the jurisdiction of each of the contracting agencies, including the City, upon the need for and cost of sufficient wastewater interceptor and treatment capacity. (d) Purpose and findings.
(1) In order to implement the goals and objectives of the City of Ontario's General Plan and the regional sewerage service contract, a Ten (10) Year Capital Improvement Program is prepared annually by IEUA for those expansions of the 474
regional sewerage facilities to be needed by the contracting agencies to mitigate sewage impacts caused by new development in the City of Ontario and within the spheres of each of the contracting agencies. (2) The Ten (10) Year Capital Improvement Program, which is hereby incorporated by reference, establishes that certain sewerage pretreatment facilities must be or had to be constructed to provide adequate treatment capacity to service anticipated new development within the jurisdiction of each of the contracting agencies. The cities and agencies contracting for sewage treatment with the IEUA are Cucamonga Valley Water District, and the cities of Ontario, Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair and Upland.
(3) The contracting agencies and IEUA have determined that a regional sewer capacity fee is needed in order to completely finance these public improvements and to pay for public facilities in existence at the time regional sewer capacity fees are imposed or for new public facilities to be acquired or constructed in the future that are of proportional benefit to the person or property being charged, including, real property interests, and entitlements and other rights of the local agency involving capital expense relating to its use existing or new public facilities. (4) IEUA's Ten (10) Year Capital Improvement Program identifies the need for new regional wastewater interceptor facilities, pretreatment facilities, and disposal facilities and sets forth the relationship between new development, needed facilities and estimated costs of the facilities. This report is annually updated by IEUA. The report utilizes the contracting agencies' forecasted growth and an analysis of IEUA's financial projection of being able to provide capacity. Those projections have been examined and have been found to be reasonable estimates of the projected growth within the City and the regional service area of the IEUA.
(5) The regional sewer capacity fees collected pursuant to this section shall be used to finance only the regional wastewater interceptor facilities, pretreatment facilities and disposal facilities identified in the IEUA Ten (10) Year Capital Improvement Program in accordance with the terms of the regional contract. (6) New development within the City of Ontario will generate additional need for sewage treatment capacity within the regional service area and will contribute to the degradation of pretreatment facility capacity within the regional service area of the IEUA.
(7) The amount of the regional sewer capacity fees does not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fees are imposed.
(8) There is a need in the City for sewage treatment capacity which has not been constructed or has been constructed in anticipation of new development which has not contributed its fair share towards these facility costs and said facilities have been called for in or are consistent with the City's General Plan. (i) There is a reasonable relationship between the need for the wastewater interceptor facility, pretreatment facility, and disposal facilities and the types of development considered in the forecasts submitted by the contracting agencies, including the City of Ontario, for which a CCRA fee is hereby imposed; (ii) There is a reasonable relationship between the use of such fee and each type of development project upon which the fee is imposed;
(iii) There is a reasonable relationship between the IEUA amount of the fee and the cost of the facilities to be built to service new development projects for which the fee is imposed; and (iv) The procedures used to determine these relationships are described in more detail in the "Agreement Amending and Supplementing Chino Basin Regional Sewage Service Contract" and the Ten (10) Year Capital Improvement Program. (9) There is a need in this City for sewage treatment capacity which has not now been constructed or has been constructed in anticipation of new development which has not contributed its fair share towards these facility costs and said facilities have been called for in or are consistent with the City's General Plan. (10) The cost estimates set forth in IEUA's Ten (10) Year Capital Improvement Program are reasonable cost estimates for constructing wastewater interceptor facility, pretreatment facility, and disposal facilities necessitated by projected new development, and the development fees collected by the City from any affected development project will not exceed the total of these costs attributable to the increased capacity necessary to serve that project. (e) Every developer constructing any new residential, commercial, or industrial structure which will be connected to the City's public sewer shall pay to the City a regional sewer capacity fee calculated by multiplying the number of EDUs by the current IEUA rate per EDU. The regional sewer capacity fee will automatically be adjusted each year on July 1 to the amount adopted by the IEUA Board of Directors.
(f) For the purposes of computing uniform financial obligations for each contracting agency in the regional sewerage system, the following computation shall be used to determine EDUs for residential, commercial and industrial units:
(1) Residential is a structure or part of a structure which is designed for the purpose of providing permanent housing for one (1) family or tenant shall be one (1) EDU. This includes, but is not limited to, a single family detached residence, an apartment, a townhouse, a condominium, or mobile home space within a mobile home park. (2) Commercial is a structure which is designed for the purpose of providing permanent housing for enterprises engaged in the exchange of goods and services. This shall include, but is not limited to, all private business and service establishments, schools, churches, and public facilities. EDUs shall be determined by multiplying the fixture units, as defined in the Uniform Plumbing Code, shown on the approved building plans by the appropriate sewage factor. Total EDUs for 475
commercial centers with various use categories will be the sum of the EDUs computed for each category use as follows:

COMMERCIAL USE CATEGORIES LISTING
No. Type of Commercial Gallons Per Fixture BOD/TSS Sewage Factor No. Type of Commercial Gallons Per Fixture BOD/TSS Sewage Factor I
Motel/Hotel
Recreation/Amusement
Restaurant (fast food)
Office
Retail Store
Market (without butcher shop)
Bar Tavern
12 230/220 0.0444
II
Market (with Butcher Shop)
Bakery
Mortuary
24 250/350 0.1081
III
Convalescent Home
Hospital
Health Spa (with pool)
Restaurant (full service)
42 250/300 0.178
IV
Laundromat
Laundry
Dry Cleaner (processor)
43 350/500 0.2499
V Car Wash (coin operated) 102 150/500 0.491
VI
Church
School
Public Facility
17 230/220 0.063
VII Health Spa (without pool) 42 230/220 0.1555
(3) Industrial is a structure which is designed for the purpose of providing permanent housing for enterprises engaged in the production, manufacturing, or processing of material. EDUs for industrial users shall be determined as follows:
(i) For domestic type wastewater, multiply the fixture units, as defined by the Uniform Plumbing Code, as shown on the approved building plans by a sewer factor of 0.0741 based on a twenty (20) gallons per fixture unit flow per day. (ii) For industrial wastewater, compute the number of EDUs from information contained on the industrial waste permit, as set forth in § 6-7.702 of this chapter.
(iii) Combine the resultant EDUs derived from (i) and (ii) above. (4) The sewage factor formula used for commercial and industrial categories is as follows:

Sewage factor = Gallons per fixture
((0.37 + (0.31 BOD/230) + (0.32 SS/220)) / 270
(g) Exempt from the regional sewer capacity fee shall be the following:
(1) Any residential, commercial or industrial structure which is or will be connected exclusively to another agency's sewer system or to a private sewage disposal system; and (2) That portion of a newly constructed commercial and/or industrial development's waste which is discharged into the non-reclaimable waste system.
(h) For residential structures with a building permit issued prior to July 1, 1979, no regional sewer capacity fees will be levied at the time of connection to the regional system. If the original permit was issued after July 1, 1979, then the regional sewer capacity fees established at the time of permit issuance will apply. (i) The regional sewer capacity fees will apply to all commercial and industrial development regardless of when the structure was constructed. When a non-residential user requests to connect to the regional system or to modify its use, if already connected, the regional sewer capacity fee shall be based on the current fee in effect at the time the connection or modified use is made.
(j) Additional regional sewer capacity fees shall be levied on existing commercial and industrial users who expand or revise their use. The additional regional sewer capacity fee shall be based on the additional number of EDUs according to the following criteria:
(1) Regional sewer capacity fees will only be levied on the fixture unit (FU) count difference between existing FUs and new FUs.
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(2) The regional sewer capacity fee will be determined based on the fee in effect at the time of building or sewer permit issuance for the revised or expanding development.
(3) A change in use, placing a commercial development in a different commercial category, will not result in the recalculation of the CCRA obligation for the existing FUs. Only the regional sewer capacity fees for the new added FUs will be levied based on the commercial category which best defines the proposed use. (k) All sewer use rights and capacity shall remain with the existing building and shall be sold to building owners rather than tenants. In cases where an existing building is completely demolished, the transfer of capacity rights can be permitted provided that:
(1) Proof of building demolition can be documented;
(2) Payment for original system capacity can be documented; (3) The demolition occurs simultaneously with the transfer; and (4) The transfer occurs within the contracting agency who originally sold the capacity. (5) The capacity rights shall be determined based on number of EDUs of the demolished structure. (l) Regional sewer capacity fees shall be paid at the time of the application for a building permit or an industrial wastewater permit if no building permit is required.
(m) Regional sewer capacity fees collected shall be deposited in the City of Ontario's Sanitary Sewerage Collection and Treatment Fund and used to finance construction of wastewater interceptor facilities, pretreatment facilities, and disposal facilities.
(§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2756, eff. June 16, 2002, § 1, Ord. 2773, eff. July 6, 2003, § 1, Ord. 2801, eff. July 1, 2004, § 2, Ord. 2972, eff. December 19, 2013, and § 2, Ord. 3190, eff. October 7, 2021) Sec. 6-7.707. Sanitary sewer installation policy and the setting of sewer connection fees. (Repealed by § 5 of Ord. 2779, eff. August 1, 2003)
Sec. 6-7.708. Interagency wastewater connection requirements and agreement. (a) The sewer discharge from a public sewering agency to the City must be approved by all involved agencies by written agreement.
(b) The public sewering agency desiring a sewer connection to the City, or source agency, must submit to the Engineer, a written request for an Interagency Connection Point which shall include: a plot map of the area to be served including the distance to the proposed connection point; the current zoning and acreage of each of the zoned regions of the area; the percentage of existing development in each zoned region; the current average and peak flow and wastewater quality from the total proposed area; and the projected maximum peak and average flows from the total area at build-out. (c) The City shall have the right to deny the request for any reason. (d) The contract agreement must be written by the source agency but reviewed and approved by the City and must include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) A statement of agreement to construct, at no expense to the City, all sewer facilities necessary to convey the sewage from the source agency area to the City's public sewer system; (2) All construction plans must be approved by the Engineer and all construction done in the City including a monitoring manhole at the connection point must be inspected and built to the City standards, also as-built plans must be submitted to the City upon completion of the work all at no cost to the City; (3) The source agency shall agree, at their own expense, to submit to the City no later than forty-five (45) days from the date the connection point becomes active, a twenty-four (24) hour flow weighted composite analysis on the effluent entering the City at the connection point for all the parameters and constituents listed in the Inland Empire Utilities Agency Regional Contract, Exhibit H, and shall agree to submit to the City, a similar analysis every six (6) months starting from the submittal date of the first analysis;
(4) The water laboratory used by the source agency for the monitoring and analysis work must be approved by the City on an annual basis, and a copy of all the intercity connection point monitoring must be sent to the City directly from the laboratory;
(5) If the connection point is to be eliminated, the source agency shall abandon the intercity connection to current City standards, on the source agency's side of the City's boundary line at no expense to the City; (6) The requesting agency shall collect all sewer fees as established by the City and transfer this money once per six (6) months to the City;
(7) The requesting agency shall be responsible to notify the City of any growth in this sewered area, and agree to allow the City to enforce their Pretreatment Program in the source agency's sewered area, 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i); 477
(8) The City agrees to accept and deliver to the regional sewage treatment plant, or to an approved regional sewage system collection point, all sewage discharged through this connection point providing all predetermined flow and water quality criteria are being met;
(9) The City shall have the right to stop the sewer flow or eliminate the intercity connection point if any of the above criteria are violated, but must notify in writing, the source agency of the City's intent and establish a date and time the connection point may be abolished; and
(10) The source agency shall be responsible for submitting an executed copy of the interagency agreement to the IEUA.
(11) All existing source agencies that are discharging to the City's Public Sewer System when this chapter becomes effective, shall comply with all of the requirements of this section providing the requirements have not already been regulated in an executed agreement between the source agency and the City; all existing source agencies shall be given one year from the effective date of this chapter to comply with the additional requirements or the source agency may be subject to cancellation of their interagency connection. (§ 3, Ord. 2755, eff. April 4, 2002)
Sec. 6-7.709. Discrepancies between actual and reported wastewater strength and flow. (a) Should measurements or other investigations reveal that the permittee is discharging a flow rate, or a quantity of flow, biochemical oxygen demand or total suspended solids significantly in excess of that stated on the permit or in excess of the quantities reported to the Administrator by the permittee and upon which the monthly sewer service charges or capacity facilities fees are based, the permittee shall apply for an amended permit and shall be assessed for all delinquent charges together with penalty and interest. Before these charges shall be assessed at least two (2) additional twenty-four (24)-hour samples and flow measurements shall be obtained by the Administrator with all costs of sampling and analyses to be paid by the permittee.
(b) For the purpose of establishing the correct sewer service charge, the data obtained in these samplings along with any other relevant information obtained by the Administrator or presented by the permittee, shall be used by the Administrator in determining the sewer service charge. A permittee who violates this section shall, in the absence of other evidence, be presumed to have been discharging at the determined parameter values over the period since the Administrator's last verification of quantity parameters.
(§ 2, Ord. 3190 , eff. October 7, 2021)
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APPENDIX C

MUTUAL AID CONTACT AND RESOURCE LIST
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Mutual Aid Contact and Resources List
Last Updated: 2/17/23
IEUA
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Manager of Facilities &
Water System Programs
Lucia Diaz (909)993-1631 (909)342-2365 [email protected] 2 GapVax Trucks, Camera Van, 2 Traffic Trucks, Water
Truck, 4"& 6" & 8" Trash
Pumps, Confined Space Trailer
and Equipment, 10 Yd Dump
truck, Backhoe, 36"-60"
Inflatable Sewer Plug, Portable
Lighting, Cues Pole Camera
(951)675-1131
Collection System
Supervisor
Daniel Dyer (909)993-1720 (909)292-6314 [email protected]
Cucamonga Valley Water District
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Construction &
Maintenance
Superintendent
Robert
Koczko
(909)987-2591 (909)912-9718 [email protected] SSO Bypass Reel/Hose/Pump, SRECO Sewer Easement
Machine, 6" Pump, SRECO
Continuous Sewer Rodder
(909)987-2591
Wastewater Collection's
Supervisor
Shawn
Spromberg
(909)483-7413 (909)912-4099 [email protected]
Water Utility James Bryan (909)207-1450 (909)990-5558 [email protected] City of Chino
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Asst. Public Works
Services Manager
Ben Orosco (909)334-3445 (909)772-0517 [email protected] Sewer Vactor Jet Truck, Water Truck, 10 Yd3 Dump Truck,
Backhoe, 4" Water Pump, 4''
trailered bypass pump
(909)628-1234
Police
Maintenance Lead
Worker
Andy Llamas (909)334-3430 (909)497-4818 [email protected] City of Chino Hills
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Operations Supervisor Olson
Childress
(909)364-2829 (909)573-4359 [email protected] Vactor Truck, Camera Van, 6" Trash Pump, Backhoe, Jetter
truck , 10 Ton Dump Truck,
Skip Loader.
(909)364-2860
Water and Sewer
Manager
Mark Wiley (909)364-2854 (909)573-4375 [email protected] 480
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Mutual Aid Contact and Resources List
Last Updated: 2/17/23
City of Fontana
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Utilities Supervisor Todd
Heagstedt
(909)350-6764 (909)821-8244 [email protected] Vactor Truck, Camera Van, Sewer Rodder, Multi
Trash Pump, Large Dump
Truck, Backhoe & Bobcat
& Loader Tractor
(909)350-7700
Police
Public Works Manager Vacant
City of Montclair
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Public Works
Operations Assistant
Manager
Alex Cardona (909)625-9467 (909)762-1372 [email protected] Sewer Jetter Truck, Camera Van, Water Truck,
Backhoe,1- 7 Yd3 and 2-2
Yd3 Dump Trucks, 8"
Trash Pump, Confined
Space Trailer
(909)621-4711
Police
Lead Sewer Worker Patrick Perez (909)721-0319 [email protected] City of Ontario
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Utilities Supervisor Danny
Fernandez
(909)395-2778 (909)915-5683 [email protected] Vactor/Water Truck, Camera Van, Water Truck,
5 Yd3 Dump Truck,
Backhoe, (2,4,6,8) inch
Trash Pump
(909)721-7246
Utilities Operations
Manager
Andy Marquez (909)395-2683 (909)721-8931 [email protected] City of Upland
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Environmental Quality
Manager
Nicole
deMoet
(909)291-2970 (951)743-7592
(909)367-0449
[email protected] 810 Vactor Truck, SRECO
Flush Truck, Trash Pump
(909)946-7624
Police
Utilities Field
Supervisor
Jeremy
Gendreau
(909)291-2984 (909)376-1197 [email protected]
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Last Updated: 2/17/23
Jurupa Community Services District
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Utilities
Superintendent
Steve
Hernandez
(951)685-7434
x174
(831)750-9113 [email protected] (2) Vactor Combo Trucks, (1) Straight Jetter, (2)
CCTV Van, SSO Bypass
Trailer Hose Reel W/ 4" &
6"Hose lengths with 6"
HH trash Pump
(951)685-7434
Utility Services Field
Supervisor
Juan
Hernandez
(951)685-7434
x433
(951)237-7106 [email protected]
City of Pomona
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Water Resources
Manager
Gary
Matthews
(909)620-2255 (909)455-8497 [email protected] (2) Vactor Combo Unit Trucks,(1) Vactor Jetter
(1) CCTV Truck, (4,6)
Trash Pump,
(2)Envirosight Pole
Camera, Confined Space
Equipment.

Wastewater Collection
Crew Chief
Romell Eutsey (909)841-5866 (760)514-3218 [email protected] 482

APPENDIX D

MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
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APPENDIX E

SSSERP FIELD REPORT FORM
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SSSERP Field Report Form
Last Updated: 2/27/23

Name/Phone Number of Person on Scene of Spill:
_________________________________________________
Date: Work Order #: Reviewer’s Initials:
___________
I. Spill Categories
A. Category 1 Spill:
• A spill of any volume of sewage from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under WQ 2022-0103-DWQ Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order, that results in a discharge to:
• a surface water, including 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.
• Exception: Any spill volume not recovered from a drainage conveyance system is a discharge to surface water unless the drainage conveyance system discharges to dedicated stormwater infiltration basin or facility. • A spill from an Enrollee-owned and/or operated lateral that discharges to a surface water.

B. Category 2 Spill:
• A spill of 1,000 gallons or greater, from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under WQ 2022-0103-DWQ Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order, that does not discharge to a surface water.
• A spill of 1,000 gallons or greater that spills out of an Enrollee-owned and/or operated lateral and is caused by a failure or blockage in the sanitary sewer system.

C. Category 3 Spill:
• 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 WQ 2022-0103-DWQ Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems 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 an Enrollee-owned and/or operated lateral and is caused by a failure or blockage in the sanitary sewer system.

D. Category 4 Spill:
• A spill of less than 50 gallons from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under WQ 2022-0103-DWQ Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order, that does not discharge to a surface water.
• A spill of less than 50 gallons that spills out of an Enrollee-owned and/or operated lateral and is caused by a failure or blockage in the sanitary sewer system. 527
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SSSERP Field Report Form
Last Updated: 2/27/23
Physical Location Details:

Spill Location Name: _____________________________________________________________ Latitude of Spill Location: ____________________ Longitude of Spill Location:___________ Street Number: ______________ Street Direction: (N,E,S,W) ______________________ Street Name: _______________________________ City: Ontario State: CA Zip Code:
____________
Cross Street:_____________________________________________________________________ County: San Bernardino Regional Water Quality Control Board: Region 8 - Santa Ana Spill Location Description:
____________________________________________________________________ Spill Details:

Spill Appearance Point: (Mark all that apply)
Building or Structure Force Main or Pressure Sewer Other Sewer System Structure
Gravity Sewer Manhole Pump Station Other (Specify
Below)
Spill Appearance Point Explanation:
___________________________________________________________ Did the spill discharge to a drainage channel and/or surface water? Yes No Name of the receiving water body or potentially receiving discharge:
_____________________________________
Did the spill reach a storm drainpipe? Yes No
If spill reached a storm drainpipe, was all the wastewater fully captured and returned to the sanitary sewer system? Yes No N/A
Private Lateral Spill? Yes No
Name of Responsible Party (for private lateral spills only, if known):________________________ Final Spill Destination (check one): Basin Building or
Structure
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SSSERP Field Report Form
Last Updated: 2/27/23
Other Paved Surface Storm Drain Street/Curb and Gutter
Surface Water Unpaved Surface Other (specify)
_______________________________________________________________________________ Explanation of Final Spill Destination (if spill destination is “other”): _______________________ Estimated Spill Volume: _________________ Estimated Volume of Spill Recovered:
____________________
Estimated Current Spill Rate (if applicable):____________________________________________ Estimate Discharge Rate (gallons per minute) Directly into Waters of the States or Indirectly into a Drainage Conveyance System: ______________________________________________________ Estimated Spill Start Date/Time: ____________________________________________________ Date and Time Sanitary Sewer System Agency was Notified of or Discovered Spill:____________ Estimated Operator Arrival Date/Time: _______________________________________________ Estimated Spill End Date/Time: ____________________________________________________ Spill Cause:

Debris-General Debris-Rags Flow exceeded Capacity
Grease Deposition (FOG) Operator Error Pipe Structural Problem/Failure Pump Station Failure Rainfall Exceeded Design Root Intrusion Vandalism Other (specify below)
Spill Cause Explanation (if “Spill Cause” is “Other”): ___________________________________ Where did failure occur? (Choose One): Upper Lateral Main Lower Lateral Other
Explanation of Where Failure Occurred (if “Where did Failure occur” is “Other”): _____________ If Spill Caused by Wet Weather, size of storm: _________________________________________ Diameter of Sewer Pipe at Point of Blockage or Spill Cause (if applicable): __________________ Material of Sewer Pipe at Point of Blockage or Spill Cause (if applicable): __________________ Estimated Age of Sewer Pipe at Point of Blockage or Spill Cause (if applicable): ______________ 529
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SSSERP Field Report Form
Last Updated: 2/27/23
Description of Terrain Surrounding Point of Blockage or Spill Cause (if applicable): Flat Mixed Steep
Spill Response Activities (choose all that apply):

Cleaned-up (Mitigated effects of spill) Inspected sewer using CCTV to determine cause
Contained all or portion of spill Restored flow
Returned all or portion of spill to sanitary sewer system Other (specify below) Explanation of Spill Response Activities:
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Spill response completion Date and Time: _____________________________________________ Visual Inspection Results from Impacted Receiving Water: _______________________________ Health Warnings Posted? Yes No
Is there an ongoing investigation? Yes No
Water Quality Samples Analyzed for: (Choose all that apply):

Dissolved oxygen Other chemical indicators (specify below) Biological indicators (specify below) No water quality samples taken Not applicable to this spill Other (specify below)
Explanation of water quality samples analyzed for (if “Water Quality Samples Analyzed for” is “Other chemical indicators”, “Biological indicators”, or “Other”): __________________________ 530
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SSSERP Field Report Form
Last Updated: 2/27/23
Water Quality Samples Reported to (choose all that apply):

County Health Agency Regional Water Quality Control Board None of the above
No Water quality samples taken Not applicable to this spill Others Explanation of water quality samples results reported to (if “Water quality samples results reported to” is “others”: __________________________________________________________________ Spill Corrective Action Taken (choose all that apply):

Added to preventive maintenance program Adjusted schedule/method of preventive maintenance
Enforcement action against FOG source Plan rehabilitation or replacement of sewer Repaired sewer Other (specify below)
Explanation of Spill corrective action Taken:
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Overall Spill Description:
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Notification Details
Cal OES Control Number: _________________________________________________________ Cal OES Call Time/Date (Spill 1,000 gallons or greater that is discharging or threatening to discharge to waters of the State): ____________________________________________________ Name/Phone # of person notifying Cal OES: ___________________________________________ Comments:
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 531
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SSSERP Field Report Form
OMUC Notification Flowchart
Last Updated: 2/27/23

OMUC receives notification of potential spill.

Operations Division begins initial response.
1 Is the spill coming from a city owned
sanitary sewer system and/or lateral? No
Yes Go to question 2.
2 Is the spill less than 50 gallons and
does not discharge to a surface water? Yes
No Go to question 3.
3 Is the spill equal to or greater than 50
gallons, and less than 1,000 gallons
that does not discharge to a surface
water?
Yes
No Go to question 4.
4 Is the spill a Category 2 spill of 1,000
gallons or greater, that does not
discharge or threaten to discharge to
waters of the State?
Yes
No Go to question 5.
5 Is the spill 1,000 gallons or greater
and discharging, or threatening to
discharge to surface water, including
a surface water body that contains no
flow or volume of water, or a drainage
conveyance system that discharges to
a surface water, when the sewage is
not fully captured and returned to the
sewer system or disposed of
properly?
Yes
Within two (2) hours of becoming aware of the spill, notify the following agencies:

California Office of Emergency Services (800.852.7550)
Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
(951.782.4130 or [email protected])
San Bernardino County Public Health, Environmental Health Services (Normal business hours call 800.442.2283 or for after-hours emergency, contact the Fire Communication
Center at 800.472.2376
If spill enters a flood control district, call the San Bernardino County Flood Control Yard at 909.387.8063 or, for afterhours, 909.356.3805 and provide the CalOES control number.

Category 4
Category 3
Is the spill equal or greater than
1,000 gallons and discharging (or
has potential to discharge) to a
water of the State, or drainage
conveyance system that
discharges to waters of the State?
Voluntary Notification of Spills
from Privately-Owned Laterals
and/or System to California Office
of Emergency Services
(800.852.7550) OR inform,
responsible party that State law
requires such notification to Office
of Emergency Services.

No Notification
Required
Yes
No
Category 2
Category 1
Submit a Draft Spill Report to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database within three (3) business days of knowledge of the spill.
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APPENDIX F

WATER AND SEWER PIPELINE

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
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BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

WATER PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
(In addition to Green Book Standards)

1. EARTHWORK

1.1 GENERAL
(Per Green Book)

Unless otherwise approved, all pipeline trenches shall have vertical sides and shall have a minimum width equal to the outside diameter of the pipe plus 12-inches and a maximum width equal to the outside diameter of the pipe plus 16-inches.

1.2 TRENCH EXCAVATION
(Per Green Book)

1.3 TRENCH AND EXCAVATION SHORING
(Per Green Book)

1.4 PIPE BEDDING
(Per Green Book)

Where the bottom of the trench is in rock or boulders, such material shall be removed to a minimum depth of 6 inches below the grade of the bottom of the pipe and the trench refilled to the grade of the pipe with sand or suitable selected sandy material. The material shall be properly moistened and thoroughly compacted in layers not exceeding 4 inches in thickness by means of a hand-operated, power-driven tamper.

1.5 TRENCH BACKFILL AND COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS
(Per Green Book)

1.6 GEOTECHNICAL TESTING

The Developer or Contractor shall engage the services of a geotechnical engineering firm or individual licensed in the State of California to monitor soil conditions during earthwork, trenching, bedding, backfill and compaction operations. Sampling and testing procedures shall be performed in accordance with the Reference Standards and as follows:

A. The soils technician shall be present at the site during all backfill and compaction operations. Failure to have the soils technician present will subject such operations to rejection.
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B. Density and optimum moisture content of soil shall be determined by the use of the sand cone method, ASTM D 1556, or nuclear density gauge method, ASTM D 2922 & D 3017. Since the composition of the pipe and the walls of the trench have an effect on the nuclear density gauge output, a minimum of 25% of the density and optimum moisture tests shall be made using the sand cone method.

C. Determine laboratory moisture-density relations of existing soil by ASTM D 1557, Method C and/or D (formerly ASTM D 4253 and ASTM D 4254).

D. Determine the relative density of cohesionless soils by ASTM D 1557, Method C and/or D (formerly ASTM D 4253 and ASTM D 4254).

E. Sample backfill material by ASTM D 75.

F. Express "relative compaction" as a percentage of the ratio of the in-place dry density to the laboratory maximum dry density.

A report of all soils tests performed shall be stamped and signed by the soils firm or individual and shall be submitted by the Contractor prior to the filing of the Notice of Completion or acceptance by the City. The report shall document the sampling and testing of materials, the location and results of all tests performed, and shall certify that materials and work are in compliance with this specification.

1.7 COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS
(Green Book)
Compaction shall be accomplished by mechanical means at the appropriate lifts for the type of soil (1 to 2 foot maximum). Consolidation by water settling methods such as jetting or flooding is prohibited. If the backfill fails to meet the specified relative compaction requirements; the backfill shall be reworked until the requirements are met.

All necessary excavations for density tests shall be made as directed by the Soils Technician, and as acceptable to the City. All excavations are subject to compaction tests.

Compaction tests shall be performed at random depths, and at random intervals not to exceed 300-feet, and in addition at least 20% of all service laterals shall be tested as directed by the Soils Technician or City.

1.8 CONTROL OF WATER
The Contractor shall provide and maintain at all times during construction, ample means and devices with which to promptly remove and dispose of all water entering the excavations or other parts of the work. Ground water shall not be allowed to rise around pipe installations until jointing compound in the joints has set.

The Contractor shall dispose of the water from the work in a suitable manner without damage to adjacent property. No water shall be drained into work built or under construction. Water shall be disposed of in such a manner as not to be a menace to the public health.
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Dewatering for structures and pipe lines shall commence when ground water is first encountered, and shall be continuous until such times as water may be allowed to rise in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

2. WATER PIPE INSTALLATION

2.1 GENERAL
The Contractor shall furnish and install all water pipeline material required for the construction of the water pipeline and appurtenances as herein specified and shown on the Drawings. All pipeline material shall be installed per manufacturer's published recommendations and per the applicable published standards for the particular material being installed unless otherwise modified herein. In case of any conflict, the most stringent and highest requirement shall govern, and the Contractor shall adhere to said requirement.

2.2 INSTALLATION
Pipe shall be accurately laid to alignment and grade shown on Drawings or established by City. Each section of pipe shall be lowered into trench in a manner that will prevent injury to pipe, coating, or joints and shall be carefully bedded to provide continuous bearing and prevent uneven settlement. Inside of pipe shall be clean and free from foreign material of any kind before being installed. Contractor will lay pipe units with bell ends in direction of laying, unless otherwise ordered by City or set forth in these Specifications and Drawings.

2.3 HANDLING
Contractor may find it necessary to move or haul pipe during progress of the work.

Dropping or bumping of pipe will not be permitted, and all damaged pipe will be rejected.

Rejected pipe may be repaired if permitted by City, and such repairs shall be subject to approval of City.

Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent pipe from floating due to water entering trench from any source, shall assume full responsibility for any damage due to this cause, and shall restore and replace pipe to its specified condition and grade if it is displaced due to floating. Contractor shall maintain inside of pipe free from foreign materials and in a clean, sanitary condition until its acceptance by City.

At all times when work of installing pipe is not in progress, all openings into pipe and ends of pipe in trench shall be tightly closed to prevent entrance of animals and foreign materials.

2.4 JOINTS (CML/CMC PIPELINES)
Water pipeline joints shall be constructed in accordance with City Standards. All rubber gasket joints shall be bonded (in the field) per City Standard. Where indicated on the Drawing, Contractor shall install insulation flange kits in accordance with City requirements.
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2.5 FIELD JOINTS - CEMENT MORTAR LINING
Mortar shall be Hubs all patch quickset non shrink commercial grout or a City approved equal packaged dry mortar mix consisting of one part cement and three parts sand.

Quantity of water shall be sufficient so that when mortar is firmly compressed into a ball shape, it will hold its shape without slump. Mortar shall be mixed separately for each joint to be patched.

Special care should be taken to avoid damage to lining or coating during lowering pipe into trench.

2.6 FIELD JOINTS - CEMENT MORTAR COATING
Outside field joints are required to be coated with cement-mortar. This shall be accomplished by wrapping a canvas or paper diaper around the joint. The diaper is held on each side by steel strapping. Cement mortar shall be composed of 1 part cement and not more than 3 parts sand and mixed to a consistency of thick cream. The top of the pour must be covered with a protective material, such as cloth or paper.

2.7 CURVED ALIGNMENT
Laying pipe on curved alignment with unsymmetrical closure of spigot into bell rings shall be permitted as recommended by pipe manufacturer. For the purpose of reducing angular deflection at pipe joints and for closure sections, Contractor shall be permitted to install pipe sections of less than standard length. Closing courses and short sections of pipe shall be fabricated and installed by Contractor as found necessary in the field.

Where closing pieces are required, Contractor shall make the necessary measurements and shall be responsible for their correctness.

2.8 MANUFACTURER ACCESS
Pipe manufacturer shall have free access to the work during laying operations and testing. Any improper act on the part of Contractor which pipe manufacturer may observe shall be reported to City.

2.9 ALLOWABLE VARIATIONS IN PIPELINE ALIGNMENT
Pipeline cover as shown on the attached Standard Drawings and/or the Design Drawings, is hereby defined to be Design Cover over pipeline. Therefore, should field conditions determined at time of construction show that any pipe grade changes are required, City reserves the right to authorize said changes in pipeline grades, and Contractor shall trench and lay pipeline accordingly.

All pipelines within public roadways shall be installed with no less than 42-inches of cover below road grade (or projected existing road grade, in case of embankments) unless otherwise shown on the Drawings or approved by the City.

2.10 PVC WATERLINES
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Each section of pipe shall be lowered into the trench in a manner that will prevent injury to the pipe, or joints and shall be carefully bedded to provide continuous bearing and prevent uneven settlement. The inside of the pipe shall be clean and free from foreign material of any kind before being installed.

For PVC pipe and ductile iron pipe with mechanical joints, the gasket shall be placed in the groove of the bell. Lubricate the spigot end into the bell and force into position per manufacturer's recommendation. See attached Pipeline Manual page 11 Trenches shall be in a reasonably dry condition when the pipe is laid. Necessary facilities shall be provided for lowering and properly placing the pipe sections in the trench without damage. The pipe shall be laid carefully to the lines and grades given and the sections shall be closely jointed to form a smooth flow line. Where no grades are given, pipe shall be laid in a smooth continuous grade between connections to other mains, blow-offs and/or air release valves. Immediately before placing each section of pipe in final position for jointing, the bedding for the pipe shall be checked for firmness and uniformity of surface.

For convenience of testing, the pipeline may be divided into sections and each section tested separately. All pipes shall be tested under a pressure 1-1/2 times the pressure rating of the pipe, but not less than 150 psi. Maximum test pressure shall not exceed that determined by the City.

If any leakage is evidenced in the testing of the pipeline, the various sections of the pipeline shall be isolated for testing between available valves, or between bumpheads located as approved by the City. The maximum allowable leakage for PVC pipe shall be six (6) gallons per day per mile of pipe per inch of pipe inside diameter. If the leakage exceeds this amount, the section being tested will be considered defective. The Contractor shall determine the points of leakage, make the necessary repairs and perform another test. This procedure shall be continued until the leakage in each section falls below the allowable maximum for that section of pipeline.

The Contractor shall provide all calibrated meters for measurement of leakage, all bumpheads or skillets, piping, calibrated gages, pumps and other equipment, all water not furnished by City, and all power and labor necessary for the performance of pressure tests satisfactory to the City. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment and labor to fill each section of pipeline tested and for pumping the water from one test section to another as may be necessary for obtaining and maintaining the required water pressure and for filling the entire pipeline with water after the conclusion of the testing, as hereinafter provided.

The Contractor, at his own expense, shall do any excavation necessary to locate and repair leaks or other defects which may develop under test, including removal of backfill already placed, shall replace such excavated material, and shall make all repairs necessary to meet the required water tightness after which the test shall be repeated until the pipe meets the test requirements. All tests shall be made in the presence of the City. After the pipe has successfully met all test requirements specified herein, the entire pipeline shall be filled with water and so maintained until the completion of the contract unless otherwise ordered by the City.
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Thrust restraint shall be accomplished by the use of restrained joints as specified herein.

Thrust blocks will not be allowed for PVC pipelines unless otherwise ordered by the City.

2.11 Locator Wire
Locator wire shall be installed over all PVC waterlines, non-ferrous services and pipelines. Locator wire shall be 14-1 solid insulated copper wire (UF), in a continuous strand, placed on top of pipe and secured with tape. Locator wire shall be brought to the surface at all appurtenances (i.e. fire hydrants, water services, air valves, blowoffs, etc.), thus providing continuous "looping" between the appurtenances and the water main.

After all trench backfill operations are complete, the Contractor shall conduct the conductivity test to confirm that the wire is continuous. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs to confirm, locate, and repair any breaks in the locator wire identified in the conductivity test. The Contractor is advised to use care in the installation and backfilling operations to prevent damage to the wire. Splices shall be made at locations approved by the City. The wire connecting device shall be an underground electrical wire connector to splice and effectively moisture-seal the conductors. Wire connectors shall be approved by the City and shall be UL listed and CSA certified for direct burial splices.

3. WELDING SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 GENERAL
All welding operators shall be qualified under the Standard Qualification Procedure of the American Welding Society and all applicable provisions of the latest edition of "Structural Welding Code" (ANSI/AWS D1.1) published by the American Welding Society are incorporated into this Specification. Contractor shall adhere to all Cal-OSHA, American Welding Society, American National Standards Institute and local agency safety regulations (including fire) regarding all welding operations.

The City shall have the right at any time to call for and witness making of test specimens by any welder in accordance with these Specifications, and the expense of such tests shall be borne by Contractor.

The provisions of these sections do not apply to the fabrication of pipe or special fittings in conflict with AWWA Standard Specifications for pipe. All hand welding in both shop or field shall be done by welders certified in accordance with ASA B31.1 latest (AWWA C206-latest). All welds shall be made by an electric shielded arc method of welding.

Plates shall be held in correct position. Abutting edges shall be properly prepared. Each deposited layer of welded metal shall be thoroughly cleaned before additional metal is applied to its surface. Finished weld bead shall be central to the seam, and the finished joint shall be free from depressions, undercut edges, burrs, irregularities resulting from welding, other than normal bead necessary.

All welds shall be a type that will produce complete fusion with base metal and shall be free from cracks, oxides, and gas pockets within the limits set forth under these Specifications. If the automatic welding machine does not obtain a fusion weld that will 540
penetrate through to the inside of the pipe and protrude beyond the contour of the plate surface, an inside pass shall be made in the root of the groove on the inside of the pipe.

Chipping out of the weld in the root of the groove will be required when deemed necessary by the City.

If welding is stopped for any reason, special care shall be taken when welding is resumed to obtain complete penetration between welded metal, plate, and welded metal previously deposited, and if flux is used, it must be redistributed before work is resumed.

The height of the outside weld bead above the contour of the plate surface shall be measured and shall be not less than 1/16-inch. Heights of the outside weld bead above the contour of the plate surface exceeding l/8-inch shall be removed by grinding or chipping.

Welds found deficient in dimensions but not in quality shall be enlarged by additional welding after thorough cleaning of the surface of previously deposited metal and adjoining plate. However, if work performed since making a deficient weld has rendered the weld inaccessible or has caused new conditions which would make such reinforcement dangerous or ineffective, the original conditions shall be restored by removal of welds, members, or both, before enlarging the deficient weld or the deficiency shall be compensated by additional work as prescribed by the City.

Welds considered by the City to be deficient in quality or made contrary to any mandatory provision of these Specifications shall be removed by chipping or melting and shall be remade. The weld metal shall be removed throughout its depth to expose clean base metal, but if a strictly local deficiency, the weld need not be removed throughout its entire length, provided that sufficient amount shall be removed to insure that sound weld metal only remains. A cracked weld shall be removed throughout its length.

When removing part or all of a weld by cutting or chipping, such cutting or chipping shall not extend into the base metal beyond the depth of weld penetration. When removing part or all of a weld by melting, care shall be taken not to burn or otherwise injure the base metal. After the melting operation, burned metal shall be removed to clean, sound metal.

Overheated weld metal and any overheated base metal adjoining same shall be removed and replaced by new weld metal properly applied. However, if the plate is so badly or extensively injured by overheating that it cannot satisfactorily be replaced by weld metal, such additional work as prescribed by the City shall be performed.

All longitudinal, spiral, and girth seams of straight pipe sections, and special sections when practicable, shall be welded with an automatic welding machine. If requested, sample welds shall be submitted to the City for testing in accordance with these Specifications. Approval of such tests shall be required prior to welding of pipe.

Fillet welds shall have full penetration into the corner. Excessive cutting back of the edges of fillet welds is a defect and shall be repaired. Butt welds shall be made by adding weld metal to both sides of the joint, and the underside of the weld in groove shall be chipped out, removing all slag and unsound metal, containing a clean surface for the application of weld metal; in making butt and fillet welds, weld metal shall be 541
deposited in successive layers, so there will be as many passes as there are complete multiples of 1/8-inch in the plate thickness, provided there shall be a minimum of two passes.

3.2 FIELD WELDED PIPE JOINTS

Welded field joints in steel pipe shall be lap welded unless otherwise shown. Welders shall be certified in accordance with the American Standard Code for Pressure Piping (ASA B31.l) or the "Standard for Field Welding of Steel Water Pipe Joints" (AWWA C206). Thermal stress should be considered and reduced when welding of each field joint. When closure joints are made, they. shall be performed at a time when the temperature is approximately the lowest during the 24-hour day, and after at least 150 linear feet of pipe have been laid and the joints have been welded ahead of said joint. In all hand welding, the metal shall be deposited in successive layers so that there will be at least as many passes or beads in the completed weld as indicated in the following table:

Fillet Weld
Plate Thickness
Inches
Minimum Number of
Passes
3/16 2
l/4 2
5/16 3
3/8 3
13/32 3
7/16 4
15/32 4
l/2 4
More than 1/2 1 for each 1/8 of an inch
Each pass, except the final one shall be thoroughly bobbed or peened to relieve shrinkage stresses and to remove dirt slag, or flux, before the succeeding bead is applied. Each pass shall be thoroughly fused into the plates at each side of the welding groove or fillet, and shall not be permitted to pile up in the center of the weld. Undercutting along the side will not be permitted.

3.3 TACKWELDED AND WELDED JOINTS - INSTALLATION

All rubber gasket joints shall be bond welded in accordance with the City standards, unless an alternate method is approved by the City.
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The pipe manufacturer shall direct the Contractor on the method of welding the fully welded joints, or the cut-to-fit joints, in order that the joints shall not pull apart or leak when subjected to design pressures stated herein.

4. ELBOWS, SIDE OUTLETS, TEES, BUTTSTRAPS, CROSSES
For steel pipe, all elbows, side outlets, top outlets, tees, crosses, etc., shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall be shop fabricated in accordance with A.W.W.A. C-208 (latest); except the minimum radius for all bends shall not be less than 2.5 times the nominal diameter of the pipelines. Whenever the Contractor must perform minor amounts of field fabrication, he will be required to do all fabrication in a manner such that the lining and wrapping/coating may be repaired by hand to a quality equal to the shop applied lining and wrapping/coating. Buttstraps, shear rings, etc. shall be per the applicable A.W.W.A. Standards or Manuals.

Service outlets shall be constructed in accordance with the Standard Drawing.

Wherever collar reinforcement is required, both the collar and the plain-end of the flanged x p.e. (plain-end) outlet shall be pre-shaped to mate with curvature of the main line pipeline, and both the collar and the flanged x p.e. (plain-end) outlet shall be welded into place.

All collar and wrapper reinforcing shall be in accordance with the following reinforcement guides:

A. Steel Pipe, Design and Installation, A.W.W.A. Manual M-ll, latest.

B. An equal pipeline manufacturer's reinforcing guide, as approved by City.

C. API-ASME Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels for Petroleum liquids and gases.

If case of conflict, the highest and most stringent standard shall govern.

5. DUCTILE-IRON PIPE
Ductile-iron pipe and ductile iron fittings shall be installed in accordance with the applicable sections of AWWA C600. The Contractor shall furnish and install all pipe, specials, fittings, closure pieces, valves, supports, bolts, nuts, gaskets, jointing materials, and all other appurtenances as shown on the Approved Plans and as required to provide a complete and workable installation.

At all times when the work of installing pipe is not in progress, including worker break times, ends of the pipe shall be closed with vermin-proof and child-proof caps or plugs.

Do not permit trench water to enter the pipe. Do not place tools, clothing, or other materials in the pipe. The Contractor shall maintain the interior of the pipe in a sanitary condition free from foreign materials.

Install pipe according to the manufacturer's approved order of installation. Install pipes uphill if the grade exceeds 10%. Lower the pipe onto the bedding at the proper lines and grades.
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The manufacturer's printed installation guide outlining the radius of curvature that can be negotiated with pipe sections of various lengths shall be followed, except they shall not exceed the deflections allowed in AWWA C600 according to joint type. Combined deflections at rubber gasket or flexible coupling joints shall not exceed that recommended by the manufacturer.

The pipe shall have firm bearing along its full length, and bell holes shall be provided at each joint to permit visual inspection of the joint and prevent the pipe from being supported by the bell end or coupling.

Pipe Assembly:

1. Push-On Type: Assemble the pipe joint using a lubricant recommended by the manufacturer. Insert the spigot end into the bell or coupling to the proper insertion mark.

Check that the elastomeric ring has not left the groove during assembly by passing a feeler gauge around the completed joint. Drive spigot ends of the pipe into bell ends in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Stabbing shall not be permitted.

2. Mechanical Joint Type: Assembly of mechanical joint fittings shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations regarding installation.

Bonding of joints to provide continuity, flange insulation kits, internal epoxy linings, and other cathodic protection items and materials shall be installed where shown on the Approved Plans in accordance with the City Standards.

All ductile-iron pipe and fittings buried underground shall be protected with a polyethylene encasement wrap in accordance with AWWA C105. Wrap shall be a loose 8-mil thick LLD polyethylene tube or a 4-mil thick HDCL polyethylene tube. All joints between plastic tubes shall be wrapped with 2-inch wide, 10-mil thick, polyethylene adhesive tape.

6. FILLING, TESTING, AND CHLORINATION
Upon completion of laying, joining, and backfilling, and after pipe lengths comprising the line are not less than 7 days old, and prior to resurfacing, pipeline shall be hydrostatically tested. Prior to performing the test, the section of pipeline to be tested shall be filled with water and placed under a slight pressure for at least 48 hours. Required test pressure shall then be applied and maintained for a 4-hour period. Water required to maintain test pressure shall be measured by meter or other means acceptable to City. Contractor shall provide all necessary thrust restraint required for the hydrostatic testing.

Contractor shall either install the proposed pipelines about 3-feet to 4-feet short of the connection points to the existing pipelines or install to valve using an approved test plate. Hydro-static/leakage tests SHALL NOT be performed against closed valves that separate the proposed system from the existing system.

The Contractor shall fill all new pipelines (through an approved backflow device) with construction water and may obtain said construction water through hydrants, blow-offs, etc.
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Care shall be taken to see that all air vents are open during filling. After section has been completely filled, it shall be allowed to stand under slight pressure for a sufficient length of time to allow escape of air from any air pockets. During this period all fittings, and connections shall be examined for leaks. If any are found, they shall be stopped, using a method approved by City. The required test pressure shall then be applied and maintained for the 4-hour period. All tests shall be made in the presence of the City Inspector.

The measured leakage shall not exceed 6 gallons per diameter per mile per 24-hours.

Should leakage exceed this amount, the section being tested will be considered defective and Contractor shall determine points of leakage, make necessary repairs, and conduct a second test. This procedure shall be continued until leakage equals or is less than the allowable mini-mum. Note:-No leakage is allowed for welded steel pipe with fully welded joints.

Contractor shall provide calibrated meters for measurement of leakage, necessary bulkheads, piping, gauges, pumps, power, and labor, and furnish everything necessary for making all tests required, at his own expense, and shall furnish to City copies of all tests performed. The City will provide the pressure gauge to be utilized for pressure testing purposes.

All pipes shall be pressure tested to at least 150% of the pipe class rating; i.e. Class 150 = 225 psi test pressure, as measured near the low point of the section of pipe being tested.

7. DISINFECTING PIPELINES
Contractor shall furnish all equipment, labor, material, and water for proper disinfection of pipelines. Disinfection shall be accomplished by chlorination after lines have been tested for leakage but before they have been connected to existing system. The new mains shall be cleaned and flushed prior to disinfection. The flushing velocity to be obtained for pipes 12-inches and smaller in diameter shall not be less than 2.5 feet per second. The Contractor shall make the necessary arrangements to attain the minimum velocity. The Contractor shall take due precaution in providing for adequate drainage from the site.

The entire pipeline, including all valves, fittings, hydrants, service laterals, and other accessories, shall be disinfected in accordance with the specifications provided herein.

A chlorine gas-water mixture shall be applied with a solution-feed chlorinating device.

DOSAGE APPLIED TO WATER WITHIN PIPELINE SHALL BE AT LEAST 50 PPM.

Chlorinated water shall be retained in pipeline long enough to destroy all nonsporeforming bacteria. This period shall be at least 24 hours. After chlorine-treated water hasbeen retained for required time, CHLORINE RESIDUAL AT PIPE EXTREMITIES AND AT OTHER REPRESENTATIVE POINTS SHALL BE AT LEAST 25 PPM.

Following chlorination, all disinfection water shall be thoroughly flushed from the pipeline.
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The flushed water shall have a residual chlorine content not to exceed 0.10 mg/l prior to discharging into the storm drain system. The flushing operation shall be in accordance with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements. Dechlorination prior to or during flushing may be required. The Contractor shall provide adequate drainage from the site.

Should initial treatment fail to produce satisfactory disinfection of the pipeline as evidenced by the chlorine residual and/or the bacteriological test results, the chlorination procedure shall be repeated until acceptable results are obtained. Contractor shall use caution in discharging any highly chlorinated water, and shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary permission and permits from regulatory agencies. If required, the Contractor shall apply a reducing agent to the solution to neutralize residual chlorine or chloramines remaining in the water at his expense.

Bacteriological tests required by the Health Department shall be taken and conducted by a laboratory selected by the City. The bacteriological sampling shall be as follows:

1. Pipeline disinfected and flushed until the chlorine residual matches that of the source water.

2. Bacteriological samples shall be collected 24 hours after the completion of flushing.

3. A second set of bacteriological samples shall be collected 24 hours after taking the first set of samples.

4. The bacteriological sample analysis shall be provided to the City for review. All samples must be negative for bacteria with a HPC of less than 500

5. The City will approve the activation of the pipeline after two consecutive bacteriological samples have met the criteria noted above.

All costs for testing shall be paid by the Contractor. All retesting shall conform to City requirements.

Unless otherwise specified herein, minimum requirements for disinfection and bacteriological testing of new pipelines shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C651 except as modified herein; and the location and number of all tests shall be determined by the City, with approval by the State Health Department.

8. CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING WATER SYSTEM
Contractor shall furnish and install connections to the existing water systems at locations shown on Drawings. Prior to connecting to the existing water system, the Contractor shall "pothole" the connection location(s) and provide this information to the City for approval prior to making the connection. The contractor shall perform all work required including any necessary field measurements, cuts-to-fit, temporary connections, and field fabrications to meet existing conditions.

Connections SHALL NOT be made between existing City pipelines and proposed pipelines until successful hydrostatic/leakage and disinfection testing of the proposed pipelines has been completed. Upon successful completion of the hydrostatic/leakage and disinfection testing and only upon approval by the City, final connections can be 546
made to the existing pipelines. The pipeline material and appurtenances utilized to make the final connections shall be "swabbed" with a high strength chlorine solution.

Contractor shall construct all said connections so that any downtime of existing water systems, due to connection work, shall occur during normal working hours as directed by City. Contractor shall cooperate with City in scheduling said connections. City will operate all existing valves necessary for Contractor to accomplish said connection work.

9. TAPPING
Connections to existing pipelines shall be made with the installation of tees or wrappers as designated on the plans. The connection sequence shall be as follows: The existing pipeline shall be drained; the tee or wrapper with valving shall be installed; and City approval of the connection shall occur prior to the re-filling of the existing pipeline.

In certain instances, and only where approved in writing by the City, wet tapping will be allowed as follows:

WATER MAINS
Where connections to existing water mains are made by wet tapping, the Contractor shall perform all required excavation and shall furnish the tapping saddle and gate valve.

The authorized contractor will install the tapping saddle and gate or plug valve and make the wet tap. The Contractor shall pour the thrust block, backfill, complete all compaction of backfill, make closure, set the gate "can" and cover, make all necessary pavement repairs and complete the installation in accordance with the Plans and these Standards.

WATER SERVICE
Where connections to existing water mains are made by wet tapping, the Contractor shall furnish and install all necessary material and perform all required hand and machine excavation, backfill and pavement repair. The Contractor will perform the actual wet tapping.

10. PROTECTION OF DOMESTIC WATER MAINS FROM CONTAMINATION The Contractor shall protect all domestic water mains from contamination by any existing septic tank and/or leach line facilities, etc., which may be adjacent to the jobsite.

11. CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD, SANTA ANA

REGION PERMIT
Contractor shall channel (using sandbags or other means) flushing flow. Contractor shall protect all property from flooding and other damage during flushing operations.

Contractor shall post "flooding ahead" signs in streets as required and as directed by the City. Because of demand on existing water system, the City may require Contractor to flush the pipeline over several days, in the evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Contractor shall not allow any discharges from the construction site which may have an adverse effect on receiving waters of the United States. Discharged water shall meet chlorine residual levels established by the appropriate State Water Quality Control Board. Dechlorination prior to or during flushing may be required. 547

12. STEEL CASING
(Per Green Book)

13. JACKED STEEL CASING
(Per Green Book)

14. CORROSION PROTECTION
Where indicated on the Drawings, cathodic protection test stations and/or flange insulation kits with test stations shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable City Standards.

All materials furnished under this specification shall be standard products from manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of such products and shall be the manufacturer’s latest design that complies with the specification requirements.

Electrical continuity bonding cables shall be installed across all buried or submerged metallic inline valves, flexible couplings, grooved couplings, pipe joints that are not circumferentially welded, and all other pipe joints except flange joints equipped with insulation gaskets. Where shown on the drawings, bonding cables shall be installed in vaults.

All test cable and bonding cable shall be stranded copper wire with insulation rated at 600 volts. Cable with cut or damaged insulation is not acceptable. All cable shall be of sufficient length to extend from the point of connection to the appropriate corrosion monitoring test box without splices.

The cable shall have a 7/64-inch thick, high molecular weight polyethylene (HMW/PE) insulation specifically designed for cathodic protection service and suitable for direct burial in corrosive soil or water, conforming to ASTM D 1248, Type I, Class C, Category 5 (HMW/PE Type CP) Grade E-5 or J-1. Test cable shall have at least 18-inches of slack in the test box. Cable size shall be in accordance with the Standard Drawings.

All wires terminating in CP Test Boxes shall be identified with brass tags securely attached to the wires with nylon fasteners. The tags shall be 1½-inches in diameter, 1/16-inch thick, and shall be die-stamped with identifying letters and numbers ¼-inch high.

All test stations shall be installed behind existing or proposed curbs or otherwise and out of traffic lanes to allow safe access for personnel during testing. A utility marker post shall be installed, in accordance with the Standard Drawings, when indicated on the Approved Plans.

Copper sulfate reference electrodes shall be placed 12-inches away from the pipe at spring line. Electrodes shall be placed at the opposite side of the pipe from anodes.

Saturate packaged electrode in 5-gallons of water prior to installation. Backfill material around the electrode shall be as specified for the pipeline trench. Installation shall be in accordance with the Standard Drawings.
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All buried test cable requiring trenching to the test station box location shall be installed, without splices, in a conduit in the trench at a minimum depth of 36-inches. Care shall be taken when installing wire and backfilling trench to prevent damage to the installation.

Damaged wire shall be replaced in entirety.

Brass identification tags shall be used to identify all cables in all test boxes. Care shall be taken to accurately maintain the wire identities. The tags for all test cables shall be stamped with the City’s name, the pipeline size, the contents of the pipeline, and the direction of the connection point along the pipe, in accordance with the Standard Drawings. Copper sulfate reference electrode tags at cathodic test boxes shall be stamped “CuSO4". The tags shall be securely attached to each wire with nylon fasteners prior to pipe backfilling operations.

The Contractor shall test the cathodic protection installations in the presence of the City.

Contractor shall notify City of proposed test dates and times a minimum of 48 hours in advance. As a practical approach, the Contractor may choose to verify pipe continuity and flange isolation (described in Items A and B below) prior to backfilling as an unofficial test. Official testing shall occur after the backfilling and installation of the test boxes.

A. Pipeline Electrical Continuity Testing: Test the electrical continuity of all sections of pipe to be monitored between each pair of adjacent corrosion monitoring test stations or between the ends of pipe sections. Each pipe section shall be considered electrically continuous when the measured longitudinal resistance of each pipe section is no greater than 20% higher than the theoretical resistance of that section of pipe. If testing indicates inadequate electrical continuity, the Contractor shall excavate to investigate and locate improperly bonded pipe joints and make repairs until electrical continuity is accomplished to the satisfaction of the City.

B. Insulated Pipe Flange Testing: Each insulated pipe flange will be tested for effective electrical isolation of the two mating pipe flanges. The insulated pipe flange shall be judged for effectiveness in accordance with NACE RP0286, Section 7, Field Testing and Maintenance." The Contractor shall replace or repair any insulated pipe flange assembly until electrical discontinuity is accomplished.

At the completion of the testing, a report of the results will be prepared and presented to the City. The report shall be typed and shall include, at a minimum, test locations, date of tests, name of technician, testing methods, voltage measurements, and theoretical and calculated resistance.

15. VIDEO INSPECTION (CML/CML WATERLINES)
Upon completion of the installation and backfill of the water pipeline, appurtenances, services, etc. and prior to filling the pipeline with water for the pressure test, the Contractor shall notify the City that the pipeline system is ready for video inspection.

Said notification shall be made at least three working days in advance of the actual video inspection date. The video inspection will be made by a video inspection company 549
approved by the City and shall be made in the presence of the City Inspector. Prior to the video inspection, the contractor shall be responsible to provide the following items:

A. Clean water pipelines free of all dirt, rock, debris, etc.

B. Labor and equipment necessary to excavate the pipeline and provide camera access ports. Access ports shall not exceed 1000 feet in spacing shall be located at all bends in excess of 22°. Also, labor and equipment necessary to repair the access ports to the satisfaction of the City.

C. Drivable truck access to each access port within the system to be videoed.

D. Provide all traffic control methods required.

Should any of the aforementioned items not be in compliance by the time the video inspection is to occur, the Contractor shall be subject to compensating the City for all costs incurred.

Upon completion of the video taping of the subject waterlines, the Contractor shall reconnect the piping and backfill all access ports. The video inspection company will provide the City with the color DVD and a written report detailing the condition of the interior of the mainline and joints. Subsequent to review of the DVD and report by the City, the City will notify the Contractor within three business days that he may then proceed with the filling, testing, and disinfection of the pipeline; or the City will provide a list of corrective measures that must occur prior to acceptance.

Should remedial activities be necessary, the reconstruction methodology shall be approved by the City prior to commencement of the work. Upon completion of the remedial construction, the Contractor shall once again notify the City that the waterlines are ready for a video inspection. The City reserves the right to re-video any portions of the water system they determine may have been affected by the reconstruction work activities.

VIDEO INSPECTION COMPANY REQUIREMENTS
(Closed Circuit Television Inspection - CCTV)

1. Rotating lens camera with articulating head.

2. Scanning capabilities of 360°.

3. Operative in 100% humidity conditions.

4. Lighting for the camera shall minimize reflective glare.

5. Lighting and camera quality shall be suitable to provide clear, in focus picture of the entire periphery of the pipe for all conditions. 550

6. Camera focal distance shall be adjustable through a range from 6" to infinity.

7. Remote reading distance (footage) counter shall be accurate to one percent (1%) over the length of the particular section being inspected.

8. The camera, television monitor, and other components of the color video system shall be capable of producing a minimum of 350 line resolution.

9. Documentation consisting of a DVD data disk and a written report detailing the condition of the mainline and joints shall be submitted to the City inspector immediately following the video inspection.

10. All video equipment used for domestic water systems shall Be certified for domestic waterline inspection only and shall never have been utilized in a non-potable system.

16. PAINTING SPECIFICATIONS
(Per Green Book)

17. CONCRETE WORK
(Per Green Book)
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BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

SEWER PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
(In addition to Green Book Standards)

1.1 Earthwork

1.1.1 General
(Green Book)

1.1.2 Clearing and Grubbing
(Green Book)

1.1.3 Grading Along Pipeline
(Green Book)

1.1.4 Trench Excavation
General
(Green Book)
Limit of Excavation
(Green Book).

Tunneling
Tunneling will be permitted only where native earth is of such firmness that it will remain in its original position, without sloughing off, throughout the work of excavation and backfilling; if sloughing occurs, the roof of the tunnel shall be broken down and the trench excavated as an open trench as herein specified.

Trench Width
The maximum allowable trench width, at the top of the pipe, is the outside diameter of the barrel plus ten (10) inches on either side of the exterior of the pipe barrel. Where the trench width at the top of the pipe is wider than ten (10) inches on either side of the exterior of the pipe barrel, the pipe shall be backfilled from the bottom of the trench to a level one-fourth (1/4) of the diameter above the center of the pipe with Class "B" concrete to form a cradle for the pipe, or with -crushed rock as directed by the City.

1.1.5 Trench and Excavation Shoring
(Green Book)

1.1.6 Pipe Bedding
General
All pipe bedding shall be of the type indicated on the plans and shall be in accordance with the pipe bedding Standard Drawings.

Unstable Material
(Green Book)
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Rock
Where rock is encountered, it shall be removed below grade, and the trench backfilled with suitable material to provide a compacted earth cushion with a thickness under the pipe of not less than 1/2 inch per inch of nominal diameter of the pipe to be installed, with a minimum allowable thickness of 6 inches.

1.1.7 Special Crushed Rock Bedding
When groundwater is encountered in the excavation, or when soft, spongy and unstable material is encountered in the bottom of the trench, and when approved by the City, the material in the bottom of the trench shall be removed to a depth directed by the City and replaced with 3/4 inch maximum crushed rock bedding. The crushed rock bedding shall be installed and compacted as shown on the Standard Drawing within these Specifications. The 3/4 inch maximum crushed rock material shall be approved by the City before use. In addition, two (2) slurry cofferdams shall be placed between each manhole as approved by the City.

Crushed rock shall be the product of crushing rock or gravel. Fifty percent of the particles by weight retained on a 3/8-inch sieve shall have their entire surface area composed of faces resulting from fracture due to mechanical crushing. Not over 5% shall be particles that show no faces resulting from crushing. Less than 10% of the particles that pass the 3/8-inch sieve and are retained on the No. 4 sieve shall be waterworn particles. Gravel shall not be added to crushed rock. Crushed rock shall have the following gradation:

Sieve Sizes Clay Pipe
Institute ASTM D
448-67 %
Passing
1" 100
3/4" 90-100
3/8" 20-55
No. 4 0-10
No. 8 0-5

1.1.8 Trench Backfill and Compaction Requirements
Pipe Zone
(Green Book)
Procedure Above Pipe Zone
(Green Book)
Compaction Above Pipe Zone
(Green Book)
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Compaction Tests
Compaction tests shall be made at intervals not greater than 250', and in addition at least 20% of all service laterals shall be tested. The tests shall be in accordance with the Section herein entitled “Geotechnical Testing” and shall be made at varying depths at each test interval. All trench backfill shall be compacted to City Standards.

It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to advise the City two working days prior to performing compaction tests.

Excess Excavated Material
(Green Book)
Imported Backfill Material
(Green Book)

1.1.9 Geotechnical Testing
The Developer or Contractor shall engage the services of a geotechnical engineering firm or individual licensed in the State of California to monitor soil conditions during earthwork, trenching, bedding, backfill and compaction operations. Sampling and testing procedures shall be performed in accordance with the Reference Standards and as follows:

A. The soils technician shall be present at the site during all backfill and compaction operations. Failure to have the soils technician present will subject such operations to rejection.

B. Density and optimum moisture content of soil shall be determined by the use of the sand cone method, ASTM D 1556, or nuclear density gauge method, ASTM D 2922 & D 3012. Since the composition of the pipe and the walls of the trench have an effect on the nuclear density gauge output, a minimum of 25% of the density and optimum moisture tests shall be made using the sand cone method.

C. Determine laboratory moisture-density relations of existing soil by ASTM D 1557, Method C and/or D (formerly ASTM D 4253 and ASTM D 4254).

D. Determine the relative density of cohesionless soils by ASTM D 1557, Method C and/or D (formerly ASTM D 4253 and ASTM D 4254).

E. Sample backfill material by ASTM D 75.

F. Express "relative compaction" as a percentage of the ratio of the in-place dry density to the laboratory maximum dry density.

A report of all soils tests performed shall be stamped and signed by the soils firm or individual and shall be submitted by the Contractor prior to the filing of the Notice of Completion or acceptance by the City. The report shall document the sampling and testing of materials, the location and results of all tests performed, and shall certify that materials and work are in compliance with this specification.

1.2 Sewer Pipe Installation

1.2.1 General
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The Contractor shall furnish and install all sewer pipeline material required for the construction of the sewer and appurtenances as herein specified and shown on the Drawings. All pipeline material shall be installed per manufacturer's published recommendations and per the applicable published standards for the particular material being installed unless otherwise modified herein. In case of any conflict, the most stringent and highest requirement shall govern, and the Contractor shall adhere to said requirement.

1.2.2 Installation of Pipelines
Pipe laying shall proceed up-grade with the spigot ends of bell-and-spigot pipe pointing in the direction of the flow. Each pipe shall be laid true to line and grade and in such manner as to form a close concentric joint with the adjoining pipe, following manufacturer's instructions for the specific jointing method being used. Any pipe which is not in true alignment or shows any undue settlement after laying shall be taken up and relaid.

Notwithstanding prior factory or yard inspection, the City shall have the right to reject any damaged or defective pipe found on the job which in his opinion will affect the durability of the installation, and the City may order its removal from the work. Pipe shall be accurately laid to alignment and grade shown on the drawings or established by the City.

Grade stakes are to be provided to establish the proper pipeline grade, pipe shall be laid to grade within a tolerance of 0.02', or 0.05' cumulative deviation from elevations set at 100' stations.

Standing water or sags will not be allowed and will require reconstruction. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to prove to the City's satisfaction that sags do not exceed the limit stated. Lines must be replaced if visual measurements and documentation cannot be provided.

Due to unacceptably high operation and maintenance costs and poor system reliability, pipelines with sag depths exceeding ½-inch will be rejected. Reconstruction of the entire length of standing water plus 20 feet on each side of the standing water will be required.

Damaged pipe must be removed and not reused

At all times when the work of installing sewer pipeline is not in progress, all openings into the pipe and the ends of the pipe in the trench shall be kept tightly closed to prevent entrance of animals and foreign materials. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent the pipe from floating due to water entering the trench from any source. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for any damage due to any cause and shall restore and replace the pipe to its specified condition and grade if it is damaged during construction.

Where sewer lines are placed crossing above existing waterlines, ductile iron pipe with hot dip bituminous coating shall be used 10 feet on each side of the waterline (or suitable concrete encasement in accordance with State Health Department requirements).

1.2.3 Sewer Constructed on Radius
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Whenever portions of the proposed sewer construction are to be installed on the radius of a curve, the minimum radius and installation of the pipe shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

1.2.4 Cleaning
Before final acceptance of sewer facilities or prior to putting any sewer into service, all sewer facilities shall be visually checked and all foreign objects, materials or obstructions removed from the facilities. The City shall require that the facilities be cleaned by flushing, balling, rodding or other means so that the materials may be removed from the system.

1.3 Manholes

1.3.1 General
The manholes shall be constructed in accordance with the Standard Drawing, and at the locations shown on the plans. All concrete used in the manholes shall be Class "A" Concrete, unless otherwise indicated herein. (Class A concrete is 4,000 psi.)

1.3.2 Precast Concrete Sections
Precast manhole sections shall conform to the size, shape, form and details shown on the Standard Drawing. The precast cylinder units and precast eccentric top sections shall meet the strength requirements for "Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Risers and Tops", ASTM C 478. Each manhole section shall be set in a bed of grout to make a watertight joint and shall be neatly pointed on the inside and shall be set perfectly plumb.

Sections of various heights shall be used in order to bring the top of the manhole ring and cover to the elevation shown on the plans.

Precast concrete rings are to be joined with a minimum thickness of one-half inch (1/2") of Portland cement mortar. Mortar for joining ring section shall be composed of not less than one (1) part portland cement to two (2) parts of clean, well-graded sand of such size that all will pass a No. 8 sieve. Mortar sand shall conform to the strength requirements specified for mortar strength under ASTM C-82.

1.3.3 Manhole Bases
Manhole bases shall be constructed of Class "A" concrete poured against native undisturbed material and to the form and dimensions shown on the Standard Drawing.

The manhole base shall be poured as one monolithic pour. If the Contractor overexcavates beyond the vertical dimensions shown on the Standard Drawing, the depth of concrete below the invert of the pipe shall be increased to greater than the 9- inch minimum as required to meet undisturbed material.

The manhole stubs and sewer main shall be set before the concrete is placed and shall be rechecked for alignment and grade before the concrete has set. Invert elevations of connecting sewers may vary depending upon sizes. The crown elevation of all pipes shall be the same as the crown elevation of the largest pipe unless otherwise indicated on the plans.
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The invert of the manhole base shall be formed so as to provide smooth channels conforming in size and shape to the lower portions of the inlet and outlet pipes. The channel shall vary uniformly in size and shape from inlet to outlet and a shelf shall be constructed higher than the pipe as indicated on the Standard drawing. Concrete shall be poured to a level ring-section seating surface, with the base centered over the sewer intersection unless otherwise specified. A metal forming ring shall be used to form a level joint groove in the manhole base. The groove will receive the first precast section to form a watertight joint.

The manhole base shall set a minimum of 24 hours before the installation of the Precast manhole sections unless otherwise approved by the City. Precast manhole bases will not be allowed.

1.3.4 Manhole Frames and Covers
(Green Book)

1.3.5 Testing of Manholes
Ground Water Conditions – Infiltration Test
(Green Book)
Dry Conditions – Exfiltration Test
(Green Book)
Allowable Leakage
(Green Book)

1.4 Sewer Laterals

1.4.1 General
The sewer laterals shall be constructed as shown on the Standard Drawing. Sewer laterals of the size called for on the plans shall be installed at approximately the locations shown on the plans. The exact location will be determined in the field by the City or private developer. The Contractor shall field reference each lateral connection with a surface marker.

1.4.2 Materials
All sewer laterals shall be constructed of the same material as the sewer main to which it shall be connected; and shall meet the requirements of the section of these specifications entitled "Basic Pipeline Materials Specifications."

1.4.3 Wyes
Wyes shall be of the same material as the sewer main and the longitudinal barrel of the wye shall be of the same size as the sewer main. Wyes of the size called for on the plans shall be installed at approximately the locations shown on the plans. The exact 557
location will be determined in the field by the City or private developer. A suitable plug shall be provided and installed prior to backfilling operations to ensure a watertight joint.

1.4.4 Construction
All sewer laterals shall be installed per the Standard Drawing. In no case shall any lateral be constructed at less than two percent (2%) slope unless shown on plans. The sewer lateral shall be constructed a minimum distance of five (5) feet horizontally from existing water services.

Unless otherwise approved by the City, any required saddle connections to existing mains shall be made with an approved sewer tapping machine. The Contractor shall submit to the City his proposed method for tapping, including manufacturer's tapping equipment descriptions, etc.

1.5 Tests for Leakage in Sewer

1.5.1 General
The Contractor shall, at his own expense, furnish all materials for making the tests required under the direction of the City.

1.5.2 Air Testing
The Contractor shall test all sewers twice by means of the air test specified in the Green book, unless otherwise directed by the City. A first air test shall occur at the completion of the construction of the sewer lines (backfilled and compacted) and prior to the construction other facilities (water, storm drain, gas, etc.). A second air test will occur after all utilities are completed and prior to paving.

1.5.3 Water Infiltration Test
(Green Book)

1.5.4 Force Main Pressure Test
(Green Book)

1.6 Concrete Work

1.6.1 General

1.6.2 Portland Cement Concrete Classification
(Green Book)

1.7 Connections to Existing Manholes
The Contractor shall make connections to existing manholes at the location and elevation shown on the plans and as verified in the field by the Contractor. Where new flow-through channels have to be cut in the existing manhole base, they shall be cut so that the resulting section is smooth and conforms to the intended shape. Deviation from form and grade shall not be greater than 1/4 inch. The channel surface shall be 558
smoothed with epoxy mortar. The new V.C.P. sewer shall be firmly embedded in epoxy grout where it joins the existing manhole.

1.8 Temporary Handling of Sewage
Certain work in connection with tying into existing sewers and manholes, may require the temporary handling of sewage either by temporary bypass lines, pumping, bulkheading at low flows, or other means, to be approved by the City. Sewage so diverted shall be handled in a manner such that all sewage shall be contained and properly disposed of so as not to create a public nuisance or health hazard.

Should the Contractor's operation result in fine(s) from other agency jurisdictions or result in the City's need for cleanup assistance, the payment of such fines and City assistance shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.9 Steel Casing
(Green Book)

1.10 Jacked Steel Casing
(Green Book)

1.11 Video Inspection
CCTV inspections on newly constructed sewer mains shall be conducted after all utilities have been installed, backfill compaction has been certified and successful completion of the final leakage test for the sewer, but prior to paving.

The contractor shall notify the City that the pipeline system is ready for video inspection.

Said notification shall be made at least three working days in advance of the actual video inspection date. The video inspection will be made by a video inspection company approved by the City and shall be made in the presence of the City Inspector. Prior to the video inspection, the contractor shall be responsible to provide the following items:

A. Clean sewer pipelines free of all dirt, rock, debris, etc.

B. Water source with an adequate amount water, pipe, hose, etc. to place enough water in the pipelines to evaluate pipeline alignment "SAGS".

C. Driveable truck access to each manhole within the system to be videoed.

D. Provide all traffic control methods required.

Should any of the aforementioned items not be in compliance by the time the video inspection is to occur, the contractor shall be subject to compensating the City for all costs incurred.

Upon completion of the video taping of the subject sewerlines, the video inspection company will provide the City with the color DVD data disk and a written report detailing the condition of the interior of the mainline and joints. Subsequent to review of the video and report by the City, the City will notify the Contractor within 7 days that they may then proceed with completion of the project; or the City will provide a list of corrective measures that must occur prior to acceptance.
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Should remedial activities be necessary, the reconstruction methodology shall be approved by the City prior to commencement of the work. Upon completion of the remedial construction, the contractor shall once again notify the City that the sewerlines are ready for a video inspection. The City reserves the right to re-video any portions of the sewer system they determine may have been affected by the reconstruction work activities. Further, all related costs including but not limited to reconstruction materials, labor, equipment, video inspection, District and other agency inspection, and administrative costs shall be borne by the contractor.

VIDEO INSPECTION COMPANY REQUIREMENTS
(Closed Circuit Television Inspection - CCTV)

1. Rotating lens camera with articulating head.

2. Scanning capabilities of 360°.

3. Operative in 100% humidity conditions.

4. Lighting for the camera shall minimize reflective glare.

5. Lighting and camera quality shall be suitable to provide clear, in focus picture of the entire periphery of the pipe for all conditions.

6. Camera focal distance shall be adjustable through a range from 6" to infinity.

7. Remote reading distance (footage) counter shall be accurate to one percent (1%) over the length of the particular section being inspected.

8. The camera, television monitor, and other components of the color video system shall be capable of producing a minimum of 350 line resolution.

9. Documentation consisting of a DVD data disk and a written report detailing the condition of the mainline and joints shall be submitted to the City inspector immediately following the video inspection.
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APPENDIX G

WATER AND SEWER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

GUIDELINES AND SPECIFICATIONS
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1.0 Water System Design Criteria ..................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 General ............................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 General Layout ................................................................................................... 1-1

1.3 System Demand Criteria .................................................................................... 1-1

1.4 Pipe Sizing Criteria ............................................................................................. 1-1

1.5 Pipeline Materials ............................................................................................... 1-2

1.6 Potable Pipeline Location ................................................................................... 1-2

1.7 Valves ................................................................................................................. 1-2

1.8 Backflow Prevention ........................................................................................... 1-2

1.9 Pressure Reducing Station ................................................................................. 1-3

1.10 Fire Service Installations .................................................................................... 1-3

1.11 Corrosive Soil Design ......................................................................................... 1-3

1.12 Water Sampling Stations .................................................................................... 1-3

1.13 Service Installations ........................................................................................... 1-3

1.14 Fire Hydrants ...................................................................................................... 1-4

1.15 Blow-Offs ............................................................................................................ 1-4

1.16 Combination Air/Vacuum Release Valves .......................................................... 1-4

1.17 Temporary End of Line Appurtenances .............................................................. 1-4

1.18 Tracer Wire ......................................................................................................... 1-4

1.19 Ductile Iron Fittings for PVC ............................................................................... 1-5

1.20 Restrained System ............................................................................................. 1-5

2.0 Recycle Water System Design Criteria ...................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Off-Site Recycled Water System ........................................................................ 2-1

2.1.1 General ................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.2 General Layout ....................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.3 SYSTEM DEMAND CRITERIA ............................................................... 2-2

2.1.4 Pipe Sizing .............................................................................................. 2-2

2.1.5 Pipeline Materials ................................................................................... 2-2

2.1.6 Recycle Pipeline Location ....................................................................... 2-2

2.1.7 Valves ..................................................................................................... 2-2

2.1.8 Backflow Prevention ............................................................................... 2-3

2.1.9 Pressure Reducing Station ..................................................................... 2-3 562
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2.1.10 Corrosive Soil Design ............................................................................. 2-3

2.1.11 Service Installations ................................................................................ 2-3

2.1.12 Blow-Offs ................................................................................................ 2-3

2.1.13 Combination Air/Vacuum Release Valves .............................................. 2-4

2.1.14 Temporary End of Line Appurtenances .................................................. 2-4

2.1.15 Tracer Wire ............................................................................................. 2-4

2.1.16 Ductile Iron Fittings for PVC ................................................................... 2-4

2.1.17 Restrained System ................................................................................. 2-4

2.2 On-site Recycled Water Facilities....................................................................... 2-5

2.2.1 General ................................................................................................... 2-5

2.2.2 Design of Recycled Water Facilities with Temporary Potable Water Service ............................................................................................................... 2-5

2.2.3 Backflow Prevention Devices and Signage ............................................ 2-5

2.2.4 Prohibitions and Limitations .................................................................... 2-6

2.2.5 Control of Runoff and Application Areas ................................................. 2-6

2.2.6 Minimum Depth to Top of On-Site Recycled Water Piping ..................... 2-7

2.2.7 Data Required on Plans .......................................................................... 2-7

3.0 Sewer System Design Criteria .................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 General ............................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Unit Flow Factors ............................................................................................... 3-1

3.3 Locations of Mains ............................................................................................. 3-1

3.4 Pipe Sizing ......................................................................................................... 3-1

3.5 Pipe Material ...................................................................................................... 3-1

3.6 Manholes ............................................................................................................ 3-2

3.7 Cleanouts ........................................................................................................... 3-2

3.8 Laterals ............................................................................................................... 3-2

3.9 Bedding .............................................................................................................. 3-2

3.10 Backflow Valves ................................................................................................. 3-2

3.11 Industrial Waste Provisions ................................................................................ 3-3

4.0 Material Specifications–Water Pipeline ..................................................................... 4-1

4.1 General ............................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Piping Schedule ...................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.2 Welded Steel Pipe, CML & CMC ............................................................ 4-1

4.1.3 Welded Steel Fittings .............................................................................. 4-2 563
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4.1.4 Ductile Iron Water Pipe ........................................................................... 4-3

4.2 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) PIPE ........................................................................... 4-3

4.2.1 Pipe Outlets 2 Inches and Smaller ......................................................... 4-4

4.2.2 Pipe Outlets Larger Than 2 Inches ......................................................... 4-4

4.2.3 Ductile Iron Fittings for PVC ................................................................... 4-4

4.2.4 Restrained System ................................................................................. 4-4

4.2.5 Locator Wire ........................................................................................... 4-5

4.2.6 Polyethylene Water Service Pipe (PVC Mains Only) .............................. 4-5

4.3 A.W.W.A. GATE VALVES .................................................................................. 4-5

4.4 Rubber Seated Butterfly Valves ......................................................................... 4-6

4.5 COPPER TUBING (CML & DI Pipe) ................................................................... 4-6

4.6 Red Brass Pipe .................................................................................................. 4-6

4.7 Protecto Wrap .................................................................................................... 4-6

4.8 Precast Concrete Vaults ..................................................................................... 4-7

4.9 Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating ........................................................................... 4-7

4.10 Test Cable and Bonding Cable .......................................................................... 4-7

4.11 Pipe Flange Insulating Kits ................................................................................. 4-7

4.12 Steel Flanges, Bolts, Nuts and Gaskets ............................................................. 4-8

5.0 Materials Specifications—Sewer Pipeline ................................................................. 5-1

5.1 General ............................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2 Gravity Mains ..................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2.1 Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) ......................................................................... 5-1

5.2.2 Joints ...................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2.3 Fittings .................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2.4 Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) ............................................................................ 5-1

5.3 Force Mains ........................................................................................................ 5-2

5.4 Manholes ............................................................................................................ 5-2

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1.0 Water System Design Criteria

1.1 General
Water system improvements proposed for inclusion into the City shall be designed in accordance with the criteria set forth herein, unless otherwise approved in writing by the City.

The design shall take into consideration physical conditions known to exist at the time and place of each installation and the probable operating requirements. Where such conditions render sections of these Specifications inapplicable, alternate methods of design may be submitted to the City, and upon approval thereof, may be incorporated in the plan.

1.2 General Layout
The system shall be designed as a circulating grid with at least three (3) main line valves at each four way intersection. Tee’s shall be designed with at least two (2) main line valves.

Each line shall be valved so that any segment not exceeding one block (1000 + feet) or two fire hydrants of the system may be isolated from service.

Permanent dead ends over 300 feet in length, at the option of the City, shall have circulating ties on twenty feet easements through side lot lines.

Dead end mains shall be provided with means of flushing with a blow-off or fire hydrant.

Pipelines 8-inches and smaller shall be installed with a minimum of 42-inches of cover between the top of the pipe and the finished grade. Pipelines 12-inches or greater shall be installed with a minimum of 48-inches from the top of the pipe to the finished grade.

1.3 System Demand Criteria
System demand criteria shall be in accordance with the City of Ontario Public Works Agency Report “POTABLE AND RECYCLED WATER GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION AND

REVIEW OF HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF ONTARIO UPDATED DECEMBER 1, 2005”.

1.4 Pipe Sizing Criteria
The standard water mainlines sizes allowed in the City shall be 8-inch, 12-inch, 16-inch, 18- inch, 24-inch, 30-inch, 36-inch and 42-inch in diameter.

Pipeline velocities shall not exceed 10 feet per second during peak hourly domestic flow. Use a "C" value of 120 in the Hazen-Williams formula for flow computations utilizing CML/CMC or DI pipe. A “C” value of 150 shall be used for PVC pipe.

The City reserves the right to require 12-inch diameter minimum size pipelines in residential areas, with no incremental pipeline diameter upsizing cost to the City, when necessary, as determined by the City.

Whenever possible, pipelines shall be looped to provide dual direction supply and system flexibility.

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The City may require pipe sizing in excess of the minimum size as determined by the design criteria herein when the facilities being constructed will serve, or may be extended to serve, additional lands.

Services and meters shall be sized in accordance with the provisions of Section 1009 of the Uniform Plumbing code, using minimum pressure expected in the system. Minimum service pipe diameter and meter size shall be: 1" line and 5/8” x 3/4" meter.

1.5 Pipeline Materials
Per the Water Pipeline Material Specification and Approved Material List.

1.6 Potable Pipeline Location
Potable water lines shall be located on south side or east side of the street and out of the main traveled lanes of the road where possible. Locate 8 feet from curb face or berm. Location is not to interfere with other existing utilities.

Installation of potable water lines adjacent to existing or proposed sewer lines, recycle water lines, and storm drain lines shall be in accordance with Department of Health Services regulations, or City requirements; whichever is greater. Generally, always cross above sewer lines and recycle water lines, preferably with a minimum clearance of 1 foot, and parallel at least 10 feet (O.D. to O.D.) away from sewer lines.

When minimum cover cannot be provided, concrete encasement or protective slab construction over the pipeline may be substituted. Consult with City staff as it would require special approval.

City will require pipeline looping whenever possible. Dead end mains are undesirable.

1.7 Valves
Small mains (12-inch and less). Full line size gate valves 12-inches and less in diameter shall be resilient seat gate valves. All gate valves shall be ductile-iron, epoxy coated and lined in accordance with AWWA C509.

Large mains (16-inch and greater). Full line size butterfly valves 16-inches in diameter and larger shall be epoxy lined and coated ductile-iron flanged butterfly valves. All butterfly valves shall be Class 150B in accordance with AWWA C504.

Valves shall be located on discharge side of pipe connections; minimum 3 at crosses, 2 at tees and always at beginning of dead end mains. City may require additional valving on critical sections or where proposed valving requires closing more than 3 valves to isolate a section of pipeline. Maximum spacing for mainline valves shall not exceed 1000 feet or as directed by the City.

Isolation valves shall be flanged to the tee or cross within the street intersection. All isolation valves shall be direct buried (no vaults are required).

1.8 Backflow Prevention
Backflow prevention device shall be required on domestic water service connections and irrigation water service connections on all industrial or commercial buildings.

Backflow prevention device shall be required on domestic water service connections where recycle water is used on the property.
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Backflow prevention device shall be required on domestic service connections where water from other sources may become cross-connected to other water supplies or sources as determined by the City, an approved backflow prevention device is required by Title 17, Drinking Water Supplies, of the California Administrative code, and shall be installed in accordance with City requirements.

All materials, installation, and testing shall be in accordance with City of Ontario Municipal Code, Title 6 Sanitation and Health, Chapter 8B Water Services, Section 6-8.57 Water Quality Control. The water meter shall not be installed until an approved backflow prevention device is installed.

1.9 Pressure Reducing Station
Where required by the City, pressure reducing station shall be individually designed specifically for each installation, subject to City review and approval of design and materials.

1.10 Fire Service Installations
Where fire service installations are necessary, the minimum construction requirement shall be in accordance with City Standards.

1.11 Corrosive Soil Design
Where pipelines are to be constructed in known or likely corrosive soil conditions, cathodic test stations shall be provided in accordance with City requirements and standards at the locations determined by the City. The City, at its option, may also require cathodic test stations for its transmission mains and major pipelines, regardless of existing soil conditions.

In order to determine whether or not unfavorable soil conditions exist, the City may request that soil boring samples and laboratory analysis be provided as part of the project. The analysis shall include an evaluation of PH, Redox, Sulfide, Resistivity and Sulfate.

Under certain circumstances, the City may require special pipe installation procedures or types of pipe, including special protective coatings for pipe and fittings.

All test stations shall be installed behind existing or proposed curbs to allow safe access for personnel during testing. Test boxes shall be from City approved manufacturers list. Test stations shall be installed at 1000 foot intervals or as directed by the City.

1.12 Water Sampling Stations
Where water sampling stations are required, as determined by the City, the stations shall be constructed in accordance with City Standards.

1.13 Service Installations
All services shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable City Standard Drawings.

Services shall not be connected to 18-inch or larger mains unless specifically permitted by the City. In addition to a domestic water service meter, all commercial/industrial projects shall be required to provide a separate landscape irrigation meter, in conformance with City Standards. 567
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1.14 Fire Hydrants
All fire hydrants shall be installed at 300-foot intervals with the exception of fire hydrants located on arterial roads, which will be spaced at 500-foot intervals on alternate sides of the roadway (1000 feet separation same side). Fire hydrants shall be installed with a minimum separation of 5-feet from any driveway, street light, power pole, sign, fence, walls, etc.

Fire hydrants shall be installed 12-inches behind sidewalk when sidewalk is adjacent to curb and 20-inches behind curb face when sidewalk is not adjacent to curb. All fire hydrants piping shall be same as main and installed with a break-off check valve.

1.15 Blow-Offs
Appropriately sized blow-offs shall be located at all low points along the pipeline alignment and at all "dead end" locations. Additionally, for all pipelines 16-inches in diameter and greater, a blow-off shall be located on the upstream side of all mainline valves. All blow-offs shall be constructed to City Standards.

Blow-offs should be located as near to storm drain catch basins whenever possible. On arterial streets blow-offs are to be placed prior to the curb radius with service line perpendicular with mainline.

The size of the blow-off shall be based on the mainline pipe diameter as follows:

Main Size Blow-Off Size
12-inch to 16-inch 4-inch
18-inch to 24-inch 6-inch
Greater than 24 inch 8-inch

1.16 Combination Air/Vacuum Release Valves
Appropriately sized air vacuum release valves shall be located at all high points along the pipeline alignment and at all "dead ends" that occur at a high point. Additionally, for all pipelines 16-inches in diameter and greater, an air vac valve shall be located on the downstream side of all mainline valves. On arterial streets air vac valves are to be placed prior to the curb radius with service line perpendicular with mainline. All air vac’s shall be constructed per City Standards.

The size of the air vac’s shall be based using the APCO APSLIDE Model or engineering calculations.

1.17 Temporary End of Line Appurtenances
A 4-inch blow off shall be installed at the end of each segment of pipeline that is installed for future use. If the section of pipe is installed creating a high point an air vac will be required.

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the surface at all appurtenances (i.e. fire hydrants, water services, air valves, blow-offs, etc.), thus providing continuous "looping" between the appurtenances and the water main.

1.19 Ductile Iron Fittings for PVC
All fittings for use with PVC C900 pipe shall be cast-iron outside diameter (C.I.O.D.) push-on or mechanical joint fittings with the exception of fittings with valves which shall be push-on or mechanical joint by flange. Ductile iron fittings shall be classified as "compact ductile iron fittings" and shall be produced in strict accordance with ANSI/AWWA A21.53/C153. Unless otherwise specified, the interior of the ductile iron fitting shall be lined with a uniform thickness of cement mortar "double thickness" then sealed with a bituminous coating in accordance with AWWA C 104. The outside surfaces of the DIP fittings shall be coated with a bituminous coating in accordance with ANSI A21.6 or ANSI A21.51.

All ductile iron fittings shall be polyethylene encased at the time of installation. Polyethylene encasement and installation shall be accordance with AWWA C105.

1.20 Restrained System
Restrained joints shall be utilized for thrust restraint on all pipelines per City Standards. The acceptable method of restraint for PVC would be Uni-flange or Mega-lug type restraints, fieldlock gaskets or TR-Flex joints for DIP and welded joints for CML&CMC steel pipe.

All restraint devices for shall have a water working pressure rating equivalent to the full rated pressure of the pipe on which they are installed, with a minimum 2:1 safety factor in any nominal pipe size. Restraining devices shall provide full (360 degree) support around the circumference of the pipe.

Length of pipe to be restrained on each side of bends, tees, reducers and other fittings shall be determined by the Private Engineer or manufacturer of the restraint device in accordance with City Standards.
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2.0 Recycle Water System Design Criteria

2.1 Off-Site Recycled Water System

2.1.1 General
The City of Ontario (City) recycled water program is supervised by the California Department of Health Services. As set forth in the City of Ontario Municipal Code, Title 6 Sanitation and Health, Chapter 8C Recycle Water Use. The City shall determine whether a given service will be furnished with recycled water or potable water. The determination shall be in accordance with the standards of treatment and water quality requirements set forth in Title 22, Chapter 4 of the California Administrative Code, with the intent of the City to work in conjunction with the health agencies to protect the public health, and with the availability and/or feasibility of making available recycled water facilities. All on-site facilities using recycled water will have a cross connection test every four years unless otherwise approved by the state based on a case by case basis. However, in unusual circumstances, the cross connection test could be required on an annual basis. All inspections and any cross connection found are reportable to California Department of Health Services.

All potential uses of recycled water, including, but not limited to, uses for landscape irrigation systems, agricultural irrigation systems, systems used for industrial process or construction purposes, or recreational impoundment systems shall be reviewed by the City. If recycled water is to be used, the facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth below.

2.1.2 General Layout
A. The tertiary treated recycled water lines shall be constructed in accordance with the color-coding, and labeling requirements per Section 116815, California Health and Safety Code of Regulations. All pipeline material used in the recycle water system shall be purple in color or installed with a purple polyethylene sleeve at the time of installation.

B. The system shall be designed as a circulating grid with at least three (3) main line valves at each four way intersection. Tee’s shall be designed with at least two (2) main line valves.

C. Recycled water facilities shall typically be located 8-feet from the curb face on the opposite side of the street from the potable water
D. Each line shall be valved so that any segment does not exceed 2000 feet.

E. Dead end mains shall be provided with means of flushing with a blow-off.

F. Pipelines 8-inches and smaller shall be installed with a minimum of 54-inches of cover between the top of the pipe and the finished grade.

G. Pipelines 12-inches or greater shall be installed with a minimum of 60-inches from the top of the pipe to the finished grade. Recycle water pipes shall be installed at a depth greater than the potable waterlines.
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2.1.3 SYSTEM DEMAND CRITERIA
System demand criteria shall be in accordance with the City of Ontario Public Works Agency Report “POTABLE AND RECYCLED WATER GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION AND

REVIEW OF HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF ONTARIO UPDATED DECEMBER 1, 2005”.

2.1.4 Pipe Sizing
The standard recycle water mainlines sizes allowed in the City shall be 8-inch, 12-inch, 16-inch, 24-inch, 30-inch and 36-inch in diameter. For recycled water, the minimum pipeline size in arterial streets of new development is 8-inch diameter. Smaller diameter pipeline will be considered in collector streets on a case-by-case basis by the City. These mains shall be sized so that sufficient water is regularly drawn to prevent stagnation Whenever possible, pipelines shall be looped to provide dual direction supply and system flexibility. The City may require pipe sizing in excess of the minimum size as determined by the design criteria herein when the facilities being constructed will serve, or may be extended to serve, additional lands.

2.1.5 Pipeline Materials
Per the Water Pipeline Material Specification and Approved Material List.

2.1.6 Recycle Pipeline Location
Recycle water lines shall be located on the opposite side of the street from the potable waterlines and out of the main traveled lanes of the road where possible. Locate 8 feet from curb face or berm. Location is not to interfere with other existing utilities.

Separation Between Water, Sewer, and Recycled Water Lines Installation of recycle water lines adjacent to existing or proposed sewer lines, recycle water lines, and storm drain lines shall be in accordance with Department of Health Services regulations, or City requirements; whichever is greater.

The basic separation criteria for water mains and pipelines conveying tertiary treated recycled water or storm drainage lines are a 4-foot horizontal separation where lines are running parallel and a 1-foor vertical separation (water line above recycled or storm drainage) where the lines cross each other. Generally, always cross above sewer lines with the recycle water lines, preferably with a minimum clearance of 1 foot, and parallel at least 10 feet (O.D. to O.D.) away from sewer lines.

2.1.7 Valves
Small mains (12-inch and less). Full line size gate valves 12 inches and less in diameter shall be resilient seat gate valves. All gate valves shall be ductile-iron, epoxy coated and lined in accordance with AWWA C509.

Large mains (16-inch and greater). Full line size butterfly valves 16 inches in diameter and larger shall be epoxy lined and coated ductile-iron flanged butterfly valves. All butterfly valves shall be Class 150B in accordance with AWWA C504.
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Valves shall be located on discharge side of pipe connections; minimum 3 at crosses, 2 at tees and always at beginning of dead end mains. City may require additional valving on critical sections or where proposed valving requires closing more than 3 valves to isolate a section of pipeline. Maximum spacing for mainline valves shall not exceed 2000 feet or as directed by the City.

Isolation valves shall be flanged to the tee or cross within the street intersection. All isolation valves shall be direct buried (no vaults are required).

2.1.8 Backflow Prevention
Backflow prevention devices will not be required on the on-site recycled water facilities using recycled water. However, in accordance with the section on water backflow prevention in the City’s Rules and Regulations, “backflow protection devices may be required of the developer’s, owner’s, or customer’s potable water service.”

2.1.9 Pressure Reducing Station
Where required by the City, pressure reducing station shall be individually designed specifically for each installation, subject to City review and approval of design and materials.

2.1.10 Corrosive Soil Design
Where pipelines are to be constructed in known or likely corrosive soil conditions, cathodic test stations shall be provided in accordance with City requirements and standards at the locations determined by the City. The City, at its option, may also require cathodic test stations for its transmission mains and major pipelines, regardless of existing soil conditions.

In order to determine whether or not unfavorable soil conditions exist, the City may request that soil boring samples and laboratory analysis be provided as part of the project. The analysis shall include an evaluation of PH, Redox, Sulfide, Resistivity and Sulfate.

Under certain circumstances, the City may require special pipe installation procedures or types of pipe, including special protective coatings for pipe and fittings.

All test stations shall be installed behind existing or proposed curbs to allow safe access for personnel during testing. Test boxes shall be from City approved manufacturers list. Test stations shall be installed at 1000 foot intervals or as directed by the City.

2.1.11 Service Installations
All services shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable City Standard Drawings.

Services shall not be connected to 18-inch or larger mains unless specifically permitted by the City.

2.1.12 Blow-Offs
Appropriately sized blow-offs shall be located at all low points along the pipeline alignment and at all "dead end" locations. Additionally, for all pipelines 16-inches in diameter and greater, a blow-off shall be located on the upstream side of all mainline valves. All blow-offs shall be constructed to City Standards.
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Blow-offs should be located as near to storm drain catch basins whenever possible. On arterial streets blow-offs are to be placed prior to the curb radius with service line perpendicular with mainline.

The size of the blow-off shall be based on the mainline pipe diameter as follows:

Main Size Blow-Off Size
12-inch to 16-inch 4-inch
18-inch to 24-inch 6-inch
Greater than 24 inch 8-inch

2.1.13 Combination Air/Vacuum Release Valves
Appropriately sized air vacuum release valves shall be located at all high points along the pipeline alignment and at all "dead ends" that occur at a high point. Additionally, for all pipelines 16" in diameter and greater, an air vac valve shall be located on the downstream side of all mainline valves. On arterial streets air vac valves are to be placed prior to the curb radius with service line perpendicular with mainline. All air vac’s shall be constructed per City Standards.

The size of the air vac’s shall be based using the APCO APSLIDE Model or engineering calculations.

2.1.14 Temporary End of Line Appurtenances
A 4-inch blow off shall be installed at the end of each segment of pipeline that is installed for future use. If the section of pipe is installed creating a high point an air vac will also be required.

2.1.15 Tracer Wire
Tracer wire shall be installed on all PVC waterlines for the purpose of providing a continuous signal path used to determine pipe alignment after installation. Locator wire shall be brought to the surface at all appurtenances (i.e. fire hydrants, water services, air valves, blow-offs, etc.), thus providing continuous "looping" between the appurtenances and the water main.

2.1.16 Ductile Iron Fittings for PVC
All fittings for use with PVC C900 pipe shall be cast-iron outside diameter (C.I.O.D.) push-on or mechanical joint fittings with the exception of fittings with valves which shall be push-on or mechanical joint by flange. Ductile iron fittings shall be classified as "compact ductile iron fittings" and shall be produced in strict accordance with ANSI/AWWA A21.53/C153. Unless otherwise specified, the interior of the ductile iron fitting shall be lined with a uniform thickness of cement mortar "double thickness" then sealed with a bituminous coating in accordance with AWWA C104. The outside surfaces of the DIP fittings shall be coated with a bituminous coating in accordance with ANSI A21.6 or ANSI A21.51.

All ductile iron fittings shall be polyethylene encased at the time of installation. Polyethylene encasement and installation shall be accordance with ANSI/AWWA C105.

2.1.17 Restrained System
Restrained joints shall be utilized for thrust restraint on all pipelines per City Standards. The acceptable method of restraint for PVC would be Uni-flange or Mega-lug type restraints, fieldlock gaskets or TR-Flex joints for DIP and welded joints for CML&CMC steel pipe. 573
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All restraint devices shall have a water working pressure rating equivalent to the full rated pressure of the pipe on which they are installed, with a minimum 2:1 safety factor in any nominal pipe size. Restraining devices shall provide full (360 degree) support around the circumference of the pipe.

Length of pipe to be restrained on each side of bends, tees, reducers and other fittings shall be determined by the Private Engineer or manufacturer of the restraint device in accordance with City Standards.

2.2 On-site Recycled Water Facilities

2.2.1 General
Design of all on-site facilities including, but not limited to, landscape irrigation systems, agricultural irrigation systems, systems used for industrial process, construction purposes, or recreational impoundment systems shall conform to the provisions set forth herein and to any conditions, standards, and requirements set forth by the City in addition to these standard specifications.

2.2.2 Design of Recycled Water Facilities with Temporary Potable Water Service Before design, the developer should obtain the following from the City:

A. Approval to use recycled water for the proposed system, as stated in the previous section.

B. Verification of locations and size of proposed points of connection (meter facilities).

C. Design pressures for the proposed facilities.

Where recycled water is not immediately available for use when the design area is ready for construction, and if the City has determined that recycled water will be supplied in the future, the on-site facilities shall be designated to use recycled water. The on-site system shall be designed and constructed to the City’s construction specifications as set forth herein. Provisions shall be made as directed by the City and these specifications followed to allow for connection to the recycled water facilities when they become available. In the interim, potable water will be supplied to the recycled water facilities through a temporary potable water connection. Until recycled water is available, potable water rates will be charged as set forth in the City of Ontario Municipal Code Title 6 Sanitation and Health, Chapter 8B Water Service.

A backflow prevention device acceptable to the Health Department and the City will be required as long as the on-site facilities area uses potable water. The backflow prevention device shall be downstream of the meter and a part of the on-site facilities. When recycled water becomes available, the backflow prevention device will be removed by the owner and the on-site facility reconnected to the meter.

2.2.3 Backflow Prevention Devices and Signage
Backflow prevention devices will not be required on the on-site recycled water facilities using recycled water. However, in accordance with the section on water backflow prevention in the City’s Municipal Code Title 6 Sanitation and Health, Chapter 8B Water Service, backflow protection devices shall be required of the developer’s, owner’s, or customer’s potable water service.” All new common areas where recycled water is used and that are accessible to the 574
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general public shall be posted with conspicuous signs that include the flowing wording in a size no less than 4 inches high by 8 inches wide: “RECYCLED WATER DO NOT DRINK “or “RECLAIMED WATER DO NOT DRINK “. Each sign shall also display an international symbol conveying the same warning.

2.2.4 Prohibitions and Limitations
Design of on-site recycled water facilities shall conform to the following:

A. The recycled water system shall be separate and independent of any potable water system. Cross connections between potable water facilities and on-site recycled water facilities are prohibited.

B. Hose bibs on recycled water facilities are prohibited.

C. Drinking fountains shall be protected from the spray of recycled water in a manner approved by the City Engineer, prior to installation.

D. Overspray and runoff shall be limited or prevented.

E. Potable and recycled lines are not to be installed in the same trench.

F. Recycled water shall not be used for any purpose other than the approved uses as set forth herein.

G. The system shall be designed to irrigate the design area within the allowable time periods as set forth herein.

H. On-site looped meters are prohibited.

2.2.5 Control of Runoff and Application Areas
The City encourages new and innovative methods of irrigation. The use of drip or subsurface irrigation may prove effective in the reduction of total water consumption and control of unnecessary runoff by containment of the water to the design area.

In accordance with the requirements of the City’s Rules and Regulations for control of runoff and for control of the areas to which recycled water is applied, the design of irrigation systems shall conform to the following:

A. The on-site recycled water facilities shall be designed to meet the peak moisture demand of all plant materials used within the design area. The use of moisture sensors is encouraged, but not mandatory.

B. On-site recycled water facilities shall be designed to prevent discharge onto areas not under control of the customer. Part circle sprinklers shall be used adjacent to roadways and property lines to confine the discharge from sprinklers to the design area.

C. The design of the on-site recycled water irrigation facilities shall provide for watering during the periods of minimal use of the service area. This is typically between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., or as directed by the City Engineer. Consideration shall be given to allow a maximum dry out time before the design area will be used by the public.

D. The total time required to irrigate the design area shall not exceed 9 hours in any 24- hour period. Irrigation systems shall be designed to operate within this time requirement. 575
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E. Recycled water shall be applied at a rate that does not exceed the infiltration rate of the soil. Where varying soil types are present, the design of the recycled water facilities shall be compatible with the lowest infiltration rate present. Copies of the developer’s soils test reports shall be made available to the City upon request.

2.2.6 Minimum Depth to Top of On-Site Recycled Water Piping For on-site recycled water piping, the minimum depth from finished grade to top of pipe (minimum cover) shall be as follows:

A. Constant pressure lines 3 inches and larger: 24”
B. Constant pressure lines 2-1/2 inches and smaller: 18” C. Intermittent pressure lines: 12”
Where piping is under paved areas, these dimensions shall be considered below subgrade.

2.2.7 Data Required on Plans
A. Meter Data - The following information shall be supplied for each recycled water meter desired; information is to be provided and shown at each meter location.

1. The meter location and size (inches); meter address.

2. The peak flow through the meter (gpm).

3. The (static) design pressure at the meter (psi).

4. The total area served through the irrigation meter in square feet or acres.

5. An estimate of the yearly water requirement through the meter (acre-feet).

B. Drinking Fountains – Exterior drinking fountains must be shown and called out on the recycled water system plans. If no exterior drinking fountains are present in the design area, it must be specifically stated on the plans that none exist. The potable water line supplying the drinking fountain must have a warning tape installed as provided in Section 5.10.8 herein and shall be so stated on the plans. Drinking fountains must be protected from the direct spray of recycled water either by proper placement of the drinking fountain within the design area or the use of a covered fountain approved for this purpose.

C. Irrigation Equipment Legend – For irrigation systems, a legend showing the pertinent data for the materials used in the system shall be recorded on the plans. The legend shall include a pipe schedule listing pipe sizes and materials of construction, a listing of valve types including quick-coupling valves, and the following information for each type of sprinkler head:

1. Manufacturer and model number.

2. Sprinkler radius (feet).

3. Operating pressure (psi).

4. Flow (gpm).

5. Sprinkler pattern
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3.0 Sewer System Design Criteria

3.1 General
Sewer system improvements proposed for inclusion into the City's shall be designed in accordance with the criteria set forth herein, unless otherwise approved in writing by the City.

The design shall take into consideration physical conditions known to exist at the time and place of each installation and the probable operating requirements. Where such conditions render sections of these Specifications inapplicable, alternate methods of design may be submitted to the City, and upon approval thereof, may be incorporated in the Plan.

3.2 Unit Flow Factors
System design criteria and flow factors shall be in accordance with the City of Ontario Public Works Agency Report “SEWER SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION

AND REVIEW OF SEWER ANALYSIS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF ONTARIO UPDATED DECEMBER 27, 2005”

3.3 Locations of Mains
In local residential and industrial streets, sewer mains are to be located six (6) feet from the centerline of the street in the center of the driving lane. In major, primary, and secondary highways, the sewer mains will be located in the center of the driving lane nearest to the center of the street, but will not be located in the median strip or parking lanes. On curved streets, sewer mains shall be parallel with the centerline of the street by use of horizontal curves for the alignment, unless approved by the City Engineer.

Horizontal curves are allowed on all pipe sizes 8” and larger, but are not encouraged except where necessary to maintain the required clearance from water pipelines. The minimum curve radius for sewers shall conform to the manufacturer’s minimum recommendations. No reverse curves shall be allowed between manholes. No vertical curves shall be allowed.

Sewer main lines shall have a minimum cover over pipe which should be sufficient to service adjacent property by gravity, and cover shall not be less than 7.5' to finish grade of street, unless otherwise approved by City. In addition, sewer mains must be sufficiently deep in subdivisions to allow water lines to be set with 4' min. cover without interference from sewer laterals.

Sewer installation shall provide a minimum clearance of 50 feet from all potable, non-potable, and water quality monitoring wells.

3.4 Pipe Sizing
The standard sewer mainlines sizes allowed in the City shall be 8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, 15- inch, 18-inch, 21-inch, 24-inch, and 27-inch in diameter.

3.5 Pipe Material
Per the Sewer Pipeline Material Specification and Approved Material List. 577
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3.6 Manholes
Manholes are required at the end of each line, change in grade or size, change in alignment or intersection of two or more sewer mains. Manholes shall be spaced at a maximum distance of 350-feet, unless otherwise approved by City. Manholes shall be located at or near all BC's, EC's, PRC's and PCC's on curved sewers. Distance noted between manholes shall be measured to manhole centerlines.

Minimum 48-inch ID manhole shall be required for sewers with a diameter of 18-inch or less and/or at a depth of 12-feet or less. A 30-inch frame and cover shall be used on a 48-inch manhole. Minimum 60-inch ID manholes shall be required for sewers with a diameter of 20-inch or larger and/or deeper than 12-feet. A 36-inch frame and cover shall be used on a 60-inch manhole. Minimum 72-inch ID manhole shall be required for sewers with a diameter of 30- inches. A 36-inch frame and cover shall be used on a 72-inch manhole.

Manholes shall have 0.2-feet of elevation differential through the manhole on straight runs and at angles. Pipe flow line elevations at inlet and outlet of manhole as well as centerline manhole stationing shall be shown on plans. Unless otherwise approved by the City, junction manholes shall have the crowns (soffits) of the intersecting pipes at the same elevation where their projections intersect the manhole centerline.

Drop manholes may be utilized only upon prior approval by the City. Drops shall not be less than 3 feet ("Steep" slopes from the first manhole upstream are preferred to drop manholes).

Manholes shall not be buried except where approved by City. Manholes shall be raised above ground level where necessary to maintain them in farmed areas and in waterways.

Manholes may be required on laterals 8-inch or larger at the point of connection to the mainline and at the property line. A monitoring manhole can be used for the manhole at the property line.

Manholes located outside of the pave area shall be installed with the frame and cover .1-foot above finish grade with a 3-foot concrete collar. Manholes located in landscape area and in fields shall be installed 18-inches above finish grade.

3.7 Cleanouts
The use of cleanouts is not permitted except on laterals at the property line.

3.8 Laterals
Minimum 4-inch lateral shall be required for single family residences. Minimum 6-inch lateral shall be required for multi-family dwellings, commercial and industrial use. Lateral shall be constructed of same material as main line.

House Connection Laterals at 2% slope, utilizing 45° connection at main.

3.9 Bedding
Minimum requirements per City Standard Drawings No. 2104 and No. 2105

3.10 Backflow Valves
Backflow valves shall be required in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code, Latest Edition.
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Backflow valves shall be installed at shallowest location allowing access for future inspection and maintenance. Where backflow valves are required, they shall be installed on private property by the property owner or tract developer and are to be maintained by property owner.

3.11 Industrial Waste Provisions
The developers of all commercial/industrial projects shall provide the City with detailed information concerning the project's expected wastewater quality and quantity. The City will review this information and determine which of the following facilities are required.

1. Building sewer sampler.

2. Wastewater flow monitoring station.

3. Gravity separator.

4. Industrial waste clarifier.

5. Pretreatment facilities.
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4.0 Material Specifications–Water Pipeline

4.1 General
All pipe and fittings delivered to the job site shall be clearly marked to identify the manufacturer's name, material, class, and thickness. All material shall be new and free of blemishes. Acceptance of pipe and accessories by the City will be based on load bearing tests, and inspection of the complete products as specified hereinafter. Acceptance of installed piping will be based on inspection and leakage tests as specified hereinafter.

4.1.1 Piping Schedule
Unless noted otherwise on the plans or in the specifications, pipe shall be furnished in accord with the following materials schedule.

Piping Schedule
Diameter Domestic Water Recycle Water OMC NMC
2-inch and smaller Copper PE Tubing PE Tubing w/purple tape wrap or sleeve
8-inch & 12-inch CML/CMC
DIP
PVC C900 Purple PVC C900
16-inch CML/CMC
DIP

CML/CMC
PVC C905
Purple PVC C905
18-inch to 42-inch CML/CMC
DIP
CML/CMC CML/CMC w/purple warning
tape
DIP – Ductile iron pipe
CML/CMC – Cement Mortar lined and coated steel pipe
PVC C900 – Polyvinyl Chloride pressure pipe

4.1.2 Welded Steel Pipe, CML & CMC
Shop fabricated pipe with machine-applied lining and coating, dye-check shop welding performed after hydrostatic testing of cylinders, pipe per A.W.W.A. C200, steel plate per A.S.T.M. A-570, 10 ga. minimum, minimum yield 33,000 psi, cement mortar coating and lining per AWWA C-205. Design stress shall not exceed 16,500 psi. Each pipe section shall be provided, prior to delivery, with temporary plastic end covers, with exposed steel shopcoated, 40' maximum joint lengths, lap weld bell x plain end spigot, or rubber gasket bell x rubber gasket spigot, including rubber gaskets and gasket lubricant.
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Cement used in mortar lining and coating shall be Portland Cement per ASTM C 150, Type V for coating and Type II or Type V for lining. Cement-mortar coating shall be reinforced in accordance with AWWA C205.

4.1.3 Welded Steel Fittings
All bends, reducers, increasers, tees, crosses, wyes, and other special fittings, except as specifically noted on the Drawings, shall be constructed of cement mortar lined steel pipe with coating as specified for balance of pipeline, and shall be shop fabricated in accordance with the latest revision of A.W.W.A. C208. (as modified below).

ELBOWS
Angle 0-22 1/2° 22 1/2°-45° 45°-67 1/2° 67 1/2°-90°
No.

Pieces 2 3 4 5
NOTE: At the break point angles (i.e. 22 1/2°, 45°, and 67 1/2°) use the elbow with the largest number of pieces.

All fittings shall have a steel cylinder thickness equal to or greater than the specified wall thickness of the pipeline, but not less than 10-gauge. The minimum radius for all bends shall not be less than 2.5 times the nominal diameter of the pipelines. Where simulated weld bells are used for lap-welded fittings, the bell plate thickness shall be 1/4". Fittings shall be designed and fabricated for a pressure which is 150 percent of the pressure class as designated for the pipeline, except where otherwise indicated.

Special fittings shall be fabricated from machine cement mortar lined and machine outside coated. The individual parts of the fittings shall be cut from the pipe, welded together, and the coating and lining of shop joints shall be hand applied to provide a finished cement mortar lined and finished outside coated joint comparable to the mechanically applied lining and coating detailed herein.

Special fittings and sections shall be reinforced with stiffener rings, collars, crotch plates, etc. as necessary to keep the maximum working stress to that level permitted for the pipe in accordance with AWWA M11 Steel Pipe Manual, Section 13.3.

Non-flanged joints shall be designed for lap-weld joints, and shall have bell ends for receiving the O.D. of the mating steel pipe cylinder.

Specials and fittings fabricated from cylinders that have been hydrostatically tested in accordance with these specifications shall be tested by the dye-check method, or approved equal, prior to the lining and coating of said material. Contractor shall submit fabrication drawings for all AWWA shop fabricated fittings to the City for approval prior to construction.

Butt Straps
Use two-piece rolled steel straps with a minimum thickness of ¼-inch and a minimum width of 10-inch. Straps shall be fabricated to snugly fit over the plain pipe ends, and shall be centered over the ends of the pipe sections to be joined. Weld one or more standard 5-inch, 3000 lb. threaded half-couplings to the butt strap. Provide a threaded billet steel plug for each halfcoupling. Two hand-holes shall be required on pipelines 14-inch and larger. 581
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4.1.4 Ductile Iron Water Pipe
Ductile iron pipe and fittings shall be manufactured per AWWA C110, C111, C115, C150, C151 and C153. The minimum wall thickness for ductile iron pipe shall be as specified in AWWA C150 for the design pressure class, and thickness Class 53 for flanged spools. Gray iron and cast iron fittings or flanges shall not be used.

Joints for ductile iron pipe and fittings shall be mechanical, flanged, or push-on in accordance with AWWA C110, C111 and C153. The joint dimension and gasket shall be as specified in AWWA C111. All pipe joints shall be bonded to provide electrical continuity for corrosion monitoring and future cathodic protection.

The standard restrained joints shall be of the type utilizing cast lugs, shop welded retainer lugs, retainer rings bearing against pipe shoulders, or retainer rings in pipe grooves. Where the restrained joint is of the grooved type, the wall thickness beneath the groove shall be equal to or greater than the minimum specified wall thickness. Retainer glands or uni-flange adapters utilizing setscrews bearing against the pipe wall are not acceptable.

The exterior surfaces of all pipe and fittings shall be factory coated with a minimum one 1-mil thick petroleum asphaltic material per AWWA C110 and C151. All pipe and fittings shall be cement-mortar lined in accordance with AWWA C104. Cement-mortar shall be in accordance with ASTM C150, Type II or Type V.

Ductile pipe and fittings shall be polyethylene encased in accordance with AWWA C105.

4.2 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) PIPE
PVC pressure pipe shall be manufactured per AWWA C900 and C905. C900 PVC pipe shall be used for mains and related appurtenances 12-inches or less in diameter. C905 PVC pipe shall be used for mains and related appurtenances 16-inches and greater. PVC pipe shall be provided in standard 20-foot lengths, unless otherwise detailed or required on the Approved Plans. The minimum length of PVC pipe sections used for tie-ins and stub-outs shall be 3 times the pipe diameter or 48-inches, whichever is longer, unless otherwise approved by the City.

PVC pipe shall have common profiles for inter-changeability between rough-barrel dimensions, couplings, ends, and elastomeric gaskets to facilitate future repairs. When assembled, the pipe shall have only one gasket per bell and spigot end, and/or two gaskets per coupling. These rubber rings (elastomeric gaskets) shall be manufactured to conform to the requirements of ASTM F-477 and furnished by the pipe manufacturer.

In areas where it is required to lay the pipe along a curve, the use of deflection couplings will be used to form the arc. The pipe shall not be bent to form the arc, nor shall the pipe be deflected within integral bells or ductile-iron fittings. Deflection couplings shall be limited to use only on 8- inch and 12-inch AWWA C900 PVC pipe. Unless otherwise approved by the City, PVC pipe shall be installed using 5° deflection couplings (2½° at each bell) to form arcs with radii no less than the minimums noted below:

Pipe Length Used Minimum Radius
20-foot length 229-foot radius
10-foot length 115-foot radius
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All pipe to be supplied under these specifications must have the following markings on the pipe barrel: Nominal size and O.D. base (for example, 8" C.I.O.D.); dimension ratio number; AWWA pressure class; and manufacturer's name or trademark and production record code. PVC pipe shall carry a current certification of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) as acceptable to use in the transport of potable water.

PVC pipe shall be installed within one year of its manufactured date. Pipe older than one year shall not be delivered to the construction site. The City shall require the manufacturer to submit a certificate stating that all pipe has been manufactured and tested in accordance with this specification.

4.2.1 Pipe Outlets 2 Inches and Smaller
Outlet connections to PVC water mains two (2) inches and smaller shall be bronze service saddles with double stainless steel straps designed specifically for C.I.O.D. PVC pipe. No single strap saddles or full circle saddles are allowed.

4.2.2 Pipe Outlets Larger Than 2 Inches
Outlets in PVC pipe larger than two (2) inches shall be accomplished through the use of ductile fittings.

For outlets to be installed after initial pipeline construction, a tapping tee may be used subject to advanced written approval by the City.

4.2.3 Ductile Iron Fittings for PVC
This specification covers ductile iron fittings for use with AWWA C900 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe including tees, crosses, elbows, reducers, and related special fittings. Cast iron fittings are not permitted. All fittings for use with PVC C900 and C905 pipe shall be cast-iron outside diameter (C.I.O.D.) push-on or mechanical joint fittings with the exception of fittings with valves which shall be push-on or mechanical joint by flange. Ductile iron fittings shall be classified as "compact ductile iron fittings" and shall be produced in strict accordance with ANSI/AWWA A21.53/C153. Unless otherwise specified, the interior of the ductile iron fitting shall be lined with a uniform thickness of cement mortar "double thickness" then sealed with a bituminous coating in accordance with AWWA C104 (latest). The outside surfaces of the DIP fittings shall be coated with a bituminous coating in accordance with ANSI A21.6 or ANSI A21.51.

All ductile iron fittings shall be polyethylene encased at the time of installation. Polyethylene encasement and installation shall be accordance with ANSI/AWWA C105.

4.2.4 Restrained System
Restrained joints shall be provided by a clamping ring and an additional ring designed to seat on the bell end of the pipe. The rings shall be connected with T-Head bolts or rods. Restraining devices shall provide full (360 degree) support around the circumference of the pipe. No point loading shall be permitted.

Restraint of mechanical joint fittings shall be provided by a clamping ring installed on the PVC pipe and connected to the mechanical joint fitting with T-Head bolts or rods. All restraint devices for PVC pipe shall have a water working pressure rating equivalent to the full rated pressure of the PVC pipe on which they are installed, with a minimum 2:1 safety factor in any nominal pipe size. In addition, restraining devices shall meet or exceed requirements of UNI-Bell B-13 583
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"Recommended Performance Specification for Joint Restraint Devices for Use with PVC Pipe." Restraining devices shall be approved by the City.

All buried steel parts shall be sand blasted in accordance with the coating manufacturer's technical data sheet for "submerged" service and coated with two-coat epoxy. Epoxy shall be Tnemec Series 66 or approved equal. All bolts and connecting hardware shall be of high strength low alloy material in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11. Buried steel parts shall be covered with grease and wrapped with polyethylene encasement.

4.2.5 Locator Wire
Locator wire shall be installed over all PVC waterlines, non-ferrous services and pipelines.

Locator wire shall be 14-1 solid insulated copper wire (UF), in a continuous strand, placed on top of pipe and secured with tape. Locator wire shall be brought to the surface at all appurtenances (i.e. fire hydrants, water services, air valves, blowoffs, etc.), thus providing continuous "looping" between the appurtenances and the water main.

After all trench backfill operations are complete, the Contractor shall conduct the conductivity test to confirm that the wire is continuous. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs to confirm, locate, and repair any breaks in the locator wire identified in the conductivity test. The Contractor is advised to use care in the installation and backfilling operations to prevent damage to the wire.

Splices shall be made at locations approved by the City. The wire connecting device shall be an underground electrical wire connector to splice and effectively moisture-seal the conductors.

Wire connectors shall be approved by the City and shall be UL listed and CSA certified for direct burial splices.

4.2.6 Polyethylene Water Service Pipe (PVC Mains Only)
1-inch diameter polyethylene water service pipe shall conform to all applicable requirements of the latest revision of AWWA C901. Polyethylene water service pipe shall be iron pipe size and supplied by a City approved manufacturer.

The PE pipe or tubing shall be marked in accordance with ASTM D2239 for IPS pipe sizes. It shall also carry the seal of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). The PE pipe and tubing shall be rated for use with water at 73.4F at a maximum working pressure of 200 psi, based on ASTM D2837.

For iron pipe sizes (IPS), the standard inside dimension ratio (SIDR) shall be SIDR 7 with the average inside diameter, minimum wall thickness and respective tolerances for any cross section as specified in ASTM D2239. The minimum burst pressure at 73.4F determined in accordance with ASTM D1599 latest revision shall be 630 psi. The time of testing of each specimen shall be between 60 and 70 seconds. The PE pipe and tubing shall not fail, balloon, burst or weep as defined in ASTM D1598, latest revision, when tested in accordance with Section 7.6 of ASTM D2239.

4.3 A.W.W.A. GATE VALVES
All resilient seat gate valves shall meet the requirements of A.W.W.A. C509 (latest) for rubber seated gate valves and shall be tested bubble-tight. In addition, RS gate valves shall be furnished with low zinc bronze stems, stainless steel body hardware and valve body and bonnet 584
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fusion bonded epoxy coated inside and out (10 mils nominal thickness) and meet all requirements of AWWA C550.

4.4 Rubber Seated Butterfly Valves
Butterfly valves shall conform to the latest revision of A.W.W.A. C504. Butterfly valves and operators shall be Class 150B, constructed for direct burial and have flanged ends to mate A.S.A. 150 lb. steel flanges.

Butterfly valves shall be furnished with operators of the traveling nut or worm gear type, selflocking in any position, and sealed, gasketed, and lubricated to withstand a submersion in water to 10 psi. The valve shall open by counter-clockwise rotation of a 2 inch square A.W.W.A. operating nut. The operator shall be capable of meeting the torque requirements for opening and closing the valve against 150 psi upstream and 0 psi downstream pressure and a maximum inlet-outlet flow rate of 12 FPS, normal flow rate of 6 FPS, and shall be provided with A.W.W.A. stops capable of absorbing up to 300 foot-pounds of input torque without damage to the valve or operator.

Butterfly valves shall have Buna N seat bonded or mechanically retained, without use of metal retainers or other devices located in the flow stream, to the body and have a disc seating edge of ni-crome or stainless steel. All internal mountings or working parts shall be stainless steel.

Butterfly valves shall have the shaft V-type self-adjusting packing. The shaft shall not be exposed between the valve body and the operator.

Butterfly valves shall have their internal and external surfaces (except flange faces, stainless steel and rubber surfaces) epoxy coated, to meet all requirements of A.W.W.A. C550. All butterfly valves shall be lined (holiday free) with a minimum of 10-mils (2,5-mil coats) of Keysite 750, (white); or DeVoe Bar-Rust No. 235 (white). The epoxy lining shall be applied at the valve manufacturer's plant in accordance with the coating manufacturer's application specifications.

4.5 COPPER TUBING (CML & DI Pipe)
Copper tubing shall conform to the requirements of the "Specifications for Seamless Copper Water Tube" (ASTM Designation B88) and shall be Type K. As required by the City, copper tubing shall be installed with a 6-mil (minimum) polyethylene sleeve "Polywrap C" by Northtown Company or City approved equal.

4.6 Red Brass Pipe
Brass pipe and fittings shall conform to the requirements of the "Specifications for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard Sizes" (ASTM Designation B43). As required by the City, brass pipe shall be installed with a 6-mil (minimum) polyethylene sleeve "Polywrap C" by Northtown Company or City approved equal.

4.7 Protecto Wrap
For specified outside wrapped steel pipelines and/or where specifically directed by the City, outside pipe wrapping shall be Protecto Wrap No. 200, or 310 bituminous resin tape with No. 1170 primer.
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4.8 Precast Concrete Vaults
All precast concrete manhole sections shall be manufactured in a plant especially designed for that purpose. All units will conform to the design shown on the drawings, and all work shall be conducted under strict plant controlled supervision.

Design loads shall consist of dead load, live load, impact, and in addition, loads due to water table, and any other loads which may be imposed upon the structure.

Live loads shall be for H-20 and/or H-20-S16 per AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges with revisions. Design wheel load shall be 16 kips. The live load shall be that loading which produces the maximum shears and bending moments in the structure. All reinforcing steel shall be intermediate or hard grade billet steel conforming to ASTM A615/A706. Bars other than ¼-inch round, or smaller, shall be deformed in accordance with ASTM A305.

All vaults shall have a 2 piece torsion hinged cover specified for traffic loads where required.

The effort necessary to lift the cover shall not exceed OSHA requirements. Also, cover shall be provided with a safety chain capable of limiting the travel of the cover. Precast sections shall be joined with a plastic joint sealing compound.

Vaults shall be located outside of sidewalk areas. The dimension from the top of the vault to the centerline of the piping within the vault shall not exceed 5-feet.

4.9 Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating
Wherever fusion-bonded epoxy coating is specified on steel piping or equipment for potable water, the coating system shall consist of two or more coats of Scotchkote 306; Tnemec Series 104 or City approved equal. Minimum dry film thickness shall be 10-mils. Surface preparation shall be SSPC-10. Coating shall be in accordance with NSF-61. Method of application shall be either electrostatic method or heat fusion method.

Submit manufacturer's data sheets for review and approval, including: method of application; minimum and maximum DFT for prime, intermediate and finish coats; percent solids by volume; recommended surface preparation; application instructions and curing requirements; etc.

4.10 Test Cable and Bonding Cable
All test cable and bonding cable shall be stranded copper wire with insulation rated at 600 volts.

Cable with cut or damaged insulation is not acceptable. All cable shall be of sufficient length to extend from the point of connection to the appropriate corrosion monitoring test box without splices. The cable shall have a 7/64-inch thick, high molecular weight polyethylene (HMW/PE) insulation specifically designed for cathodic protection service and suitable for direct burial in corrosive soil or water, conforming to ASTM D 1248, Type I, Class C, Category 5 (HMW/PE Type CP) Grade E-5 or J-1. Test cable shall have at least 18-inches of slack in the test box.

Cable size shall be in accordance with the Standard Drawings.

4.11 Pipe Flange Insulating Kits
All pipe flange-insulating materials shall be of the type designated by the manufacturer as suitable for service at the operating temperatures and pressures of the pipeline. Insulating gaskets shall be full-face dielectric neoprene-faced phenolic. Insulating sleeves shall be fulllength phenolic. Insulating washers shall be phenolic. 586
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BRASS IDENTIFICATION TAGS
All wires terminating in CP Test Boxes shall be identified with brass tags securely attached to the wires with nylon fasteners. The tags shall be 1½-inch in diameter, 1/16-inch thick, and shall be die-stamped with identifying letters and numbers ¼-inch high.

4.12 Steel Flanges, Bolts, Nuts and Gaskets
Flanges for steel pipe shall conform to requirements for ASA 150-lb. flanges and flanged fittings or ASA 300-lb. flanges and flanged fittings, as noted on Drawings. All flanges shall be forged steel welding-neck or slip-on flanges. Dimensions and drilling of flanges for steel pipe shall conform to ASA 150 or 300, respectively, steel pipe flanges and flanged fittings, and all flanges shall be attached with bolt holes straddling vertical axis of pipe, unless otherwise shown on Drawings. Flanges and their attachment to pipe shall conform to applicable requirements of latest edition of API-ASME Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels. Welding-neck flanges shall be bored to same inside diameter as adjoining pipe.

Bolts shall be standard hexhead machine per ASTM A-307, Grade B. Nuts shall be hexagonal, cold pressed, semi-finished steel, per ASTM A-194, Class 2H. Studs with nuts on both ends shall be furnished wherever close clearances make removal and replacement of fixed head bolts difficult. Bolts and studs shall be of such lengths that not less than two or more than four threads shall project through nut when nut is drawn tight. All bolts, studs, or cap screws used in tapped holes shall be of sufficient length to provide an engagement of length of threaded portion of not less than nominal diameter of bolt for steel nor less than one and one-half times the diameter for cast iron fittings.

Unless stainless steel nuts and bolts are used, each steel/iron type fitting shall be equipped with at least one (1) sacrificial zinc anode cap. Said cap shall be "protecto-cap" or City approved equal.

Slip-on flanges shall be welded along the inner seam surrounding the pipe diameter as well as along the outside pipe and flange interface.

Gaskets for flanged joints shall be 1/16-inch thick compressed non-asbestos sheet, produced by a "City Approved Manufacturer". Flat-faced flanges shall be provided with full face gaskets with bolt holes pre-punched. Raised-face flanges shall be provided with ring gaskets. 587
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5.0 Materials Specifications—Sewer Pipeline

5.1 General
Where alternate pipeline materials are allowed by the City, the Contractor shall select such materials and construction methods as will result in a satisfactory completed project. All pipe materials shall be new and unused unless otherwise specified. Materials and strength of pipe shall be as shown on the plans or as specified herein.

5.2 Gravity Mains

5.2.1 Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP)
Vitrified clay pipe and fittings shall be extra strength Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) and shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C-700 "Specifications for Extra Strength Vitrified Clay Pipe), the "Green Book" 207-8, 208-2, and the requirement specified herein. Vitrified clay pipe shall be of the best quality, vitrified, homogeneous in structure, thoroughly burned throughout the entire thickness, free from cracks or other imperfections and must give a clear metallic ring when struck with a hammer.

All Vitrified Clay Pipe shall be subject to the Bearing Strength Tests and hydrostatic pressure tests described in ASTM C-301. The City may select at random and test one length of pipe for each 200 lengths of pipe (or fraction thereof) delivered to the project site.

5.2.2 Joints
Joints in vitrified clay pipe shall be made using a factory-made mechanical compression joint, consisting of a plastic material (Polyurethane), and shall be produced by a City Approved Manufacturer and shall conform with the requirements of Section 208.2.3 Type "G" Joints of the "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction", Latest Edition.

5.2.3 Fittings
Vitrified Clay Pipe fittings shall include branches of every type and stoppers. These fittings shall conform to these specifications, ASTM C-301, and shall equal or exceed the pipe in quality.

Branches shall be of the type called for on the plan and standard drawings and shall be securely and completely fastened to the barrel of the pipe in the process of manufacture. Stoppers shall be strong enough to sustain all applied earth and hydrostatic tests or air testing. Stoppers shall be capable, unbraced, of remaining in place when subjected an air pressure up to 5 psi.

5.2.4 Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP)
Ductile iron pipe shall comply with the provisions of Section 207-9 of the "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction", Latest Edition. All pipe/fittings shall be coated inside and outside per ANSI Standard A21.6 - (latest edition) unless otherwise noted. Ductile iron pipe shall be compression (slip) joint, conforming with ANSI A21.11 and A21.51, latest, and have a standard thickness class (minimum CL 50) based on internal pressures and external loadings as supported by engineering calculations signed by a professional engineer registered in the State of California. All ductile iron pipe shall be provided with an 8 mil polyethylene 588
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encasement for the entire length of the pipeline. The minimum bedding class shall be Class "C" per the City’s specifications and standards.

Where restrained joints are required, ductile iron pipe/fittings shall be U.S. Pipe TR flex restrained joint or equal, conforming with ANSI A21.11 and A21.51, latest.

Unless otherwise specified, all ductile iron pipe shall be cement-mortar lined with a to the specifications of ASTM designation C150. The weight, class or nominal thickness, and casting period shall be shown on each pipe/fittings. The manufacturer's mark, the year in which the pipe/fitting was produced and the letters "DI" or "DUCTILE" shall be cast or stamped on the pipe.

5.3 Force Mains
Polyvinyl Chloride Plastic Pipe (PVC), (4" to 12" Dia.) The pipe to be used shall be rubber gasket joint polyvinyl chloride pressure pipe, Class 150, conforming to A.W.W.A. C900 (latest), outside dimensions of cast-iron pipe, plain end x gasket bell ends.

Fittings shall be cast iron A.N.S.I./A.W.W.A. C101(latest), 250 psi rated working pressure, cement mortar lining with Type 5 cement conforming to the specifications of ASTM designation C150, mechanical joint ends (MT) to fit Class 150 and 200 PVC C-900 pipe, flange ends (F) shall conform in dimensions and drilling to A.N.S.I. B16.1 for cast-iron flanges and flanged fittings for 125 lb.

The PVC force main pipe shall be accompanied with a reinforced detectable underground marking tape "Terra Tape Sentry Line 1350" or approved equal for use in the protection and location of the force main. Tape shall be green in color imprinted with the message "Caution Sewage Force Main Buried Below" and shall be installed approximately 12 inches above the pipeline.

5.4 Manholes
Precast concrete manhole components shall be in accordance with ASTM C 478 and the Standard Drawings. Manhole components shall be designed for H-20 highway wheel loading and specific site conditions. Manhole shafts shall be fabricated only from precast shaft sections, eccentric cone sections and grade rings.

Manhole bases may be either precast or cast-in-place, as appropriate for the application, with a formed recess shaped to match the first precast shaft section. The manhole base shall extend 9-inches below the bottom of the lowest pipe and 6-inches above the top of the largest pipe.

5.5 Manhole Frames and Covers
Manhole frames shall be 30-inch and 36-inch in diameter made of cast-iron in accordance with ASTM A 48, Class 30, the Standard Drawings and the Approved Materials List. Frames and covers shall be designed for H-20 highway wheel loading.

Castings shall be smooth, clean, and free from blisters, blowholes, and shrinkage. Mating surfaces of the frame and cover shall be machined to prevent movement of the lid. Frames and covers shall be match marked in sets before shipping to the site. Locking frames and covers may be required as determined by the City.

Covers shall have the words "'City Of Ontario' and 'SEWER'" cast into the cover as appropriate to the application. No other lettering will be permitted on the top portion of the cover. 589
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All castings shall be dipped twice in a preparation of asphalt or coal tar and oil applied at a temperature of not less than 143.3 degrees C (290 degrees F) nor more than 154.4 degrees C (310 degrees F) and in such a manner as to form a firm and tenacious coating. 590

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SEWER SYSTEM MAP
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SANITARY SEWER SPILL EMERGENCY

RESPONSE PLAN
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Appendix M of the City of Ontario Sewer System
Management Plan
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Sanitary Sewer Spill Emergency Response Plan Updated on January 10, 2025 2 Table of Contents
Chapter Title Page No.(s)

1.0 Introduction 1-5

1.1 Background Information 4

1.2 Objectives of the SSO Emergency Response Plan 4

1.3 Applicability 4

1.4 Sanitary Sewer Overflow and Its Impact on Water Quality 4-5

1.5 SSO Causes and Proactive Approach 5

2.0 General Definitions 5-8

3.0 Chapter 3.0-Spill Categories and Requirements 8-15

3.1 Category 1 Definition and Spill Requirements 8-9

3.2 Category 2 Definition and Spill Requirements 9-10

3.3 Category 3 Definition and Spill Requirements 10-11

3.4 Category 4 Definition and Spill Requirements 11-12

3.5 Spill Requirements for Enrollee Owned and/or Operated Lateral Spills That Do Not Discharge to Surface Waters
12-13

3.6 Other Interested Regulatory Agencies 13

3.7 No Spill Certification 14-15

4.0 Chapter 4.0-Sanitary Sewer System Spill Notification and Reporting Requirements
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4.1 Spill Identification and Reporting 15-16

4.2 Notification of Spills of 1,000 Gallons or Greater to the California Office of Emergency Services
17-19

4.3 Reporting Requirements for Individual Category 1 and 2 Spill Reporting
19-20

4.4 Reporting Requirements for Individual Category 3 Spill Reporting for Spills of Equal to or Greater than 50 Gallons and Less Than 1,000 Gallons That Do Not Discharge to Surface Waters
20 4.5 Reporting Requirements for Individual Category 4 Spills Less than 50 Gallons That Do Not Discharge to Surface Waters 20-21

4.6 Monthly Certification of “No-Spills” or “Category 4 Spills” and/or “Non-Category 1 Lateral Spills”
21 4.7 Voluntary Notification of Spills from Privately-Owned Laterals and/or Systems to the California Office of Emergency Services 21-22

4.8 Reporting to CIWQS 22

4.9 Spill Technical Report for Individual Category 1 Spill in which 50,000 Gallons or Greater Discharged into a Surface Water 22-23

4.10 Reporting SSO’s to Other Regulatory Agencies 23

4.11 Collection System Questionnaire 23

4.12 SSMP Availability 24

5.0 Chapter 5-Key Personnel, Employee Safety, Emergency Sewer Response Procedures
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5.1 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Key Personnel 24-25

5.2 Safety 25-26

5.3 Investigation and Assessment 26
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5.5 Stop and Contain Overflow 27

5.6 Traffic and Crowd Control 27

5.7 Clean-up and Remediation 27

5.8 Emergency Sewer Response Procedures 27-28

5.9 Emergency Sewer Response Mainline Blockage 28

5.10 Emergency Sewer Response Customer’s Lateral 29

5.11 Customer Communications 29-30

5.12 Emergency Sewer Response Smart Cover Alarm 31

5.13 Estimating the Volume of the Spilled Sewage 31

6.0 Certification Requirements 31-33

6.1 Designation of Data Submitters 31-33

7.0 Chapter 7-Chain of Communication for Reporting Spills 33-34

7.1 Responsible Party for Spill Reporting 33-34

8.0 Chapter 8-Applicable State and Federal Regulations 34-35

8.1 California Code, Health and Safety Codes 34-35

9.0 Chapter 9-Water Quality Monitoring Program 35-40

9.1 Monitoring Requirements 35-37

9.2 Sampling Procedures 37-38

9.3 Safety and Access Exceptions 39

9.4 Water Quality Analysis Specifications 39

9.5 Spill Technical Report for Individual Category 1 Spill in which 50,000 Gallons or Greater Discharged into a Surface Water 39-40

10.0 Chapter 10.0-Prevention and Training 41

10.1 Investigation and Corrective Actions 41

10.2 Maintenance Programs 41

10.3 Enforcement Program 41

10.4 SSO Response Personnel Training 41

11.0 Chapter 11.0-Record Keeping Procedures 41-42

11.1 Record Types 41-42

12.0 Chapter 12.0-Spill Notification to City Environmental Services Section (Stormwater) and OMUC Environmental
Programs Section
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12.1 Environmental Services Section Responsibilities 42-43

12.2 Divisions Collaboration 43

13.0 Chapter 13.0-SSSERP Annual Review 43

13.1 SSSERP Assessment 43

13.2 Hot Wash Participants and Responsibilities 45

13.3 Hot Wash Procedure 46
Attachment 1 Mutual Aid Contact and Resources List 44-46 Attachment 2 SSSERP Field Report Form 47-52
Attachment 3 Estimating the Volume of the Sewage Spill 53-57 Attachment 4 Receiving Water Inspection/Sampling Log 58 Attachment 5 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Water Quality Monitoring Plan 59-60 Attachment 6 OMUC and City Contact Numbers 61-63
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1.1 Background Information
The California “Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements General Order for Sanitary Sewer Systems”, Order Number 2022-0103-DWQ was adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board on December 6, 2022. The new Order becomes effective on June 5, 2023.

Enrollees covered under the existing Order Number 2006-0003-DWQ are required to file for coverage under the new Order between the period of April 6, 2023, and June 2, 2023. One requirement of the new order is for existing enrollees to update their “Sewer System Management Plan” (SSMP), incorporating any new requirements or changes into this document and to implement the new requirements. The SSMP includes a Sanitary Sewer Spill Emergency Response Plan (SSSERP). The SSSERP must be updated to incorporate any new requirements and changes to the existing plan and the revised plan must be upload to the online California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS), SSO database prior to the effective date of the new Order.

1.2 Objectives of the Sanitary Sewer Spill Emergency Response Plan The SSSERP has measures incorporated within it to protect public health and the environment, and to 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 or minimizing a discharge to waters of the State; intercepting sewage flows to prevent or 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. The SSSERP is designed to ensure that the City of Ontario complies with all local and state notification, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping regulations. The SSSERP must be up to date to ensure prompt detection and response to spills to reduce spill volumes and collect information for prevention of future spills.

1.3 Applicability
Any state agency, municipality, special district, or other public entity that owns and/or operates one or more sanitary sewer systems that is greater than one (1) mile in length, or one (1) mile or less in length where the State Water Board or a Regional Water Board requires regulatory coverage under the Order; or a federal agency, private company, or other nongovernmental entity that owns and/or operates a sanitary sewer system of any size where the State Water Board or a Regional Water Board requires regulatory overage under the Order in response to a history of spills, proximity to surface water, or other factors supporting regulatory coverage is required to enroll under the General Order, and develop and implement an SSSERP as part of the Order requirements.

1.4 Sanitary Sewer Overflow and Its Impact on Water Quality Sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) are overflows from sanitary sewer systems of domestic wastewater, as well as industrial and commercial wastewater, depending on the pattern of 616
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SSOs may cause a public nuisance, particularly when raw untreated wastewater is discharged to areas with high public exposure, such as streets or surface waters used for drinking, fishing, or body contact recreation. SSOs may pollute surface or ground waters, threaten public health, adversely affect aquatic life, inadvertently release trash including plastics, impair the recreational use and aesthetic enjoyment of surface water, or groundwater, and negatively impact ecological receptors and biota within surface waters, and threaten beneficial uses of surface water and groundwater.

1.5 SSO Causes and Proactive Approach
Major causes of SSOs include grease blockages, root blockages, rags, wipes and other paper, cloth and plastic products, sediment and debris, sewer line flood damage, manhole structure failures, vandalism, pump station mechanical failures, power outages, excessive storm or ground water inflow or infiltration, sanitary sewer system age and construction material failures, lack of proper operation and maintenance, insufficient capacity, and contractorcaused damages.

The Order [Section 3.2.3, page 12] takes “a proactive approach that requires Enrollees to ensure a system-wide operation, maintenance, and management plan is in place that will reduce the number and frequency of SSOs within the state. This approach will in turn decrease the risk to human health and the environment caused by SSOs.” Chapter 2.0-General Definitions
Annual Report-An Annual Report (previously termed as Collection System Questionnaire in Order 2006-0003-DWQ) is a mandatory report in which the Enrollee provides a calendar-year update of its efforts to prevent spills.

California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS)-CIWQS is the statewide database that provides for mandatory electronic reporting as required in State and Regional Water Board-issued waste discharge requirements.

Data Submitter-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.

Drainage Conveyance System-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.
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Lateral (including Lower and Upper Lateral)-A lateral is an underground segment of smaller diameter pipe that transports sewage from a customer’s building or property (residential, commercial, or industrial) to the Enrollee’s main sewer line in a street or easement. Upper and lower lateral boundary definitions are subject to local jurisdictional codes and ordinances, or private system ownership.

A lower lateral is the portion of the lateral located between the sanitary sewer system main, and either the property line, sewer clean out, curb line, established utility easement boundary, or other jurisdictional locations.

An upper lateral is the portion of the lateral from the property line, sewer clean out, curb line, established utility easement boundary, or other jurisdictional locations, to the building or property.

Legally Responsible Official-A 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.

Nuisance For the purpose of this General Order-a nuisance, as defined in Water Code section 13050(m), is anything that meets all of the following requirements:

1. Is injurious to health, or is indecent or offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property, so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property;

2. Affects at the same time an entire community or neighborhood, or any considerable number of persons, although the extent of the annoyance or damage inflicted upon individuals may be unequal; and

3. Occurs during, or as a result of, the treatment or disposal of wastes.

Private Sewer Lateral-A private sewer lateral is the privately-owned lateral that transports sewage from private property(ies) into a sanitary sewer system.

Private Sanitary Sewer System-A private sanitary sewer system is a sanitary sewer system of any size that is owned and/or operated by a private individual, company, corporation, or organization. A private sanitary sewer system may or may not connect into a publicly owned sanitary sewer system.

Receiving Water-A receiving water is a water of the State that receives a discharge of waste.

Sanitary Sewer System-A sanitary sewer system is a system that is designed to convey sewage, including but not limited to, pipes, manholes, pump stations, siphons, wet wells, diversion structures and/or other pertinent infrastructure, upstream of a wastewater treatment plant headworks, including:

1. Laterals owned and/or operated by the Enrollee;

2. Satellite sewer systems; and/or
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For purpose of this Order, sanitary sewer systems include only systems owned and/or operated by the Enrollee.

Sewer System Management Plan-A sewer system management plan is a living document an Enrollee develops and implements to effectively manage its sanitary sewer system(s) in accordance with this General Order.

Sewage-Sewage, and its associated wastewater, is untreated or partially treated domestic, municipal, commercial and/or industrial waste (including sewage sludge), and any mixture of these wastes with inflow or infiltration of stormwater or groundwater, conveyed in a sanitary sewer system.

Spill-A spill is 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.

Training-Training is in-house or external education and guidance needed that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to comply with this General Order.

Wash Down Water-Wash down water is water used to clean a spill area.

Waste-Waste, as defined in Water Code section 13050(d), includes sewage and any and all other waste substances, liquid, solid, gaseous, or radioactive, associated with human habitation, or of human or animal origin, or from any producing, manufacturing, or processing operation, including waste placed within containers of whatever nature prior to, and for purposes of, disposal.

Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID)-A waste discharge identification number (WDID) identifies each individual sanitary sewer system enrolled under this General Order. A WDID number is assigned to each enrolled system upon an Enrollee’s approved regulatory coverage.

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.

Waters of the United States-Waters of the United States are surface waters or waterbodies that are subject to federal jurisdiction in accordance with the Clean Water Act.

Water Quality Objective-A water quality objective is the limit or maximum amount of pollutant, waste constituent or characteristic, or parameter level established in statewide water quality control 619
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Chapter 3.0-Spill Categories and Requirements

3.1 Category 1 Definition and Spill Requirements
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 the General Order that results in a discharge to:

1. A surface water, including a surface water body that contains no flow or volume of water; or

2. 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 a City-owned and/or operated lateral that discharges to a surface water is a Category 1 spill; the City shall report all Category 1 spills per section 3.1 of Attachment E1 (Notification, Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements) of the General Order.

Summary Of Notification, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Spill
Requirement
Due Method
Notification Within two (2) hours of the City’s knowledge of a Category 1 spill of 1,000 gallons or greater, discharging or threatening to discharge to surface waters:

Notify the California Office of Emergency Services and obtain a notification control number. See section 4.0 for further notification requirements.

California Office
of Emergency
Services at:
(800) 852-7550
(Section 1 of
Attachment E1 of
the Order)
Monitoring 1. Conduct spill-specific monitoring;

2. 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.
(Section 2 of
Attachment E1 of
the Order)
Reporting 1. Submit Draft Spill Report within three (3) business days of the City’s knowledge of the spill;

2. Submit Certified Spill Report within 15 calendar days of the spill end date;

3. Submit Technical Report within 45 calendar days after the spill end date for a Category 1 spill in which 50,000 gallons or greater discharged to surface waters; and

4. Submit Amended Spill Report within 90 calendar days after the spill end date.
(Section 3.1 of
Attachment E1 of
the Order)
Record
Keeping
Requirements
The City shall maintain records for a minimum of five (5) years for each of the following spill-related events and activities:

1. Spill event complaint, including but not limited to records documenting how the City responded to notifications of spills. Each complaint record must, at a minimum, include the following information:
(Section 4.2 and

4.3 of Attachment
E1 of the Order)
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b. Date and time the complainant first noticed the spill, if available, c. Narrative description of the complaint, including any information the caller provided regarding whether the spill has reached surface waters or a drainage conveyance system, if available,
d. Complainant’s contact information, if available, and e. Final resolution of the complaint.

2. Records documenting the steps and/or remedial action(s) undertaken by the City, using all available information, to comply with this General Order, and previous General Order 2006-0003-DWQ as applicable;

3. Records documenting how estimate(s) of volume(s) and, if applicable, volume(s) of spill recovered were calculated;

4. All California Office of Emergency Services notification records, as applicable; and

5. Records, in accordance with the Monitoring Requirements in this Attachment.

The City shall make the records required in this General Order readily available, either electronic or hard copies, for review by Water Board staff during onsite inspections or through an information request.

3.2 Category 2 Definition and Spill Requirements
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.

Summary Of Notification, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Spill
Requirement
Due Method
Notification Within two (2) hours of the City’s knowledge of a Category 2 spill of 1,000 gallons or greater, discharging or threatening to discharge to waters of the State:

Notify California Office of Emergency Services and obtain a notification control number.

California Office
of Emergency
Services at: (800)
852-7550
(Section 1 of
Attachment E1)
Monitoring Conduct spill-specific monitoring. (Section 2 of Attachment E1 of
the Order)
Reporting 1. Submit Draft Spill Report within three (3) business days of the City’s knowledge of the spill;

2. Submit Certified Spill Report within 15 calendar days of the spill end date; and

3. Submit Amended Spill Report within 90 calendar days after the spill end date.
(Section 3.2 of
Attachment E1 of
the Order)
Record
Keeping
Requirements
The City shall maintain records for a minimum of five (5) years for each of the following spill-related events and activities:

1. Spill event complaint, including but not limited to records documenting how the City responded to notifications of spills. Each (Section 4.2 and

4.3 of Attachment
E1 of the Order)
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a. Date, time, and method of notification,
b. Date and time the complainant first noticed the spill, if available, c. Narrative description of the complaint, including any information the caller provided regarding whether the spill has reached surface waters or a drainage conveyance system, if available,
d. Complainant’s contact information, if available, and e. Final resolution of the complaint.

2. Records documenting the steps and/or remedial action(s) undertaken by the City, using all available information, to comply with this General Order, and previous General Order 2006-0003-DWQ as applicable;

3. Records documenting how estimate(s) of volume(s) and, if applicable, volume(s) of spill recovered were calculated;

4. All California Office of Emergency Services notification records, as applicable; and

5. Records, in accordance with the Monitoring Requirements in this Attachment.

The City shall make the records required in this General Order readily available, either electronic or hard copies, for review by Water Board staff during onsite inspections or through an information request.

3.3 Category 3 Definition and Spill Requirements
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.

Summary Of Notification, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Spill
Requirement
Due Method
Notification Not Applicable Not Applicable
Monitoring Conduct spill-specific monitoring. (Section 2 of Attachment E1 of
the Order)
Reporting 1. Submit monthly Certified Spill Report to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database within 30 calendars days after the end of the month in which the spills occur; and

2. Submit Amended Spill Reports within 90 calendar days after the Certified Spill Report due date.
(Section 3.3 and

3.5 of
Attachment E1 of
the Order)
Record
Keeping
Requirements
The City shall maintain records for a minimum of five (5) years for each of the following spill-related events and activities:

1. Spill event complaint, including but not limited to records documenting how the City responded to notifications of spills. Each complaint record must, at a minimum, include the following information:
a. Date, time, and method of notification,
b. Date and time the complainant first noticed the spill, if available, (Section 4.2 and

4.3 of Attachment
E1 of the Order)
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d. Complainant’s contact information, if available, and e. Final resolution of the complaint.

2. Records documenting the steps and/or remedial action(s) undertaken by the City, using all available information, to comply with this General Order, and previous General Order 2006-0003- DWQ as applicable;

3. Records documenting how estimate(s) of volume(s) and, if applicable, volume(s) of spill recovered were calculated;

4. All California Office of Emergency Services notification records, as applicable; and

5. Records, in accordance with the Monitoring Requirements in Attachment E1 of the Order.

The City shall make the records required in this General Order readily available, either electronic or hard copies, for review by Water Board staff during onsite inspections or through an information request. (Section 4.2 and 4.3 of Attachment E1)

3.4 Category 4 Definition and Spill Requirements
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.

Summary Of Notification, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Spill
Requirement
Due Method
Notification Not Applicable Not Applicable
Monitoring Conduct spill-specific monitoring. (Section 2 of Attachment E1 of
the Order)
Reporting 1. If, during any calendar month, Category 4 spills occur, certify monthly, 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, within 30 days after the end of the calendar month in which the spills occurred.

2. Upload and certify a report, in an acceptable digital format, of all 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 occur.
(Section 3.4, 3.6,

3.7 and 4.4 of
Attachment E1 of
the Order)
Record
Keeping
Requirements
The City must maintain the following records for a minimum of five (5) years for each individual Category 4 spill:

1. Contact information: Name and telephone number of City contact person to respond to spill-specific questions;

2. Spill location name;
(Section 4.4 of
Attachment E1 of
the Order)
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4. Did the spill reach a drainage conveyance system? If Yes:
a. Description of drainage conveyance system location,
b. Estimated spill volume fully recovered within the drainage conveyance system, and
c. Estimated spill volume remaining within the drainage conveyance system;

5. Estimated total spill volume exiting the sanitary sewer system;

6. Spill date and start time;

7. Spill cause(s) (for example, root intrusion, grease deposition, etc.);

8. System failure location (for example, main, pump station, etc.);

9. Description of spill response activities including description of immediate spill containment and cleanup efforts;

10. Description of how the volume estimation was calculated, including, at minimum:
a. The methodology and type of data relied upon, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) records, flow monitoring or other telemetry information used to estimate the volume of the spill discharged, and the volume of the spill recovered (if any volume of the spill was recovered), and b. The methodology and type of data relied upon to estimate the spill start time, ongoing spill rate at time of arrival (if applicable), and the spill end time;

11. Description of implemented system modifications and operating/maintenance modifications.

The City shall make the records required in this General Order readily available, either electronic or hard copies, for review by Water Board staff during onsite inspections or through an information request. (Section 4.2 and 4.3 of Attachment E1 of the Order)

3.5 Spill Requirements for Enrollee Owned and/or Operated Lateral Spills That Do Not Discharge to Surface Waters
City Owned and/or Operated Lateral Spills That Do Not Discharge to Surface Waters Summary Of Notification, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Spill Requirement Due Method
Notification Within two (2) hours of the City’s knowledge of a spill of 1,000 gallons or greater, from a City owned and/or operated lateral, discharging or threatening to discharge to waters of the State:

Notify California Office of Emergency Services and obtain a notification control number. See section 4.0 for further notification requirements.

Not applicable to a spill of less than 1,000 gallons.

California Office
of Emergency
Services at: (800)
852-7550 (Section
1 of Attachment
E1 of the Order)
Monitoring Conduct visual monitoring. (Section 2 of
Attachment E1 of
the Order)
Reporting 1. Upload and certify a report, in an acceptable digital format, of all lateral spills (that do not discharge to a surface water) to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, by
(Sections 3.6, 3.7
and 4.4 of
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2. Report a lateral spill of any volume that discharges to a surface water as a Category 1 spill.

Attachment E1 of
the Order)
Record Keeping
Requirements
The City must maintain the following records for a minimum of five (5) years for each individual non-Category 1 Cityowned and/or operated lateral spill, and report in accordance to section 3.6 (Annual Certified Spill Reporting of Category 4 and/or Lateral Spills) of Attachment E1 of the Order.

Recordkeeping of Individual Lateral Spill Information:

1. Date and time the City was notified of, or self-discovered, the spill;

2. Location of individual spill;

3. Estimated individual spill volume;

4. Spill cause(s) (for example, root intrusion, grease
deposition, etc.); and

5. Description of how the volume estimations were
calculated.

Total Annual Spill Information:

1. Estimated total annual spill volume;

2. Description of spill corrective actions, including at minimum:
a. Local regulatory enforcement action taken against the sewer lateral owner in response to a spill, as applicable, and
b. System operation, maintenance and program
modifications implemented to prevent repeated spill
occurrences at the same spill location.

The City shall make the records required in this General Order readily available, either electronic or hard copies, for review by Water Board staff during onsite inspections or through an information request.
(Section 4.2 and 4.3 of Attachment E1 of the Order)
(Section 4.4 of
Attachment E1 of
the Order)

3.6 Other Interested Regulatory Agencies

Event Response
Sewage spill impacts or threatens state water. Contact California Department of Fish and Game, (916) 445-0411
Sewage spill affects a state highway. Contact the Dept. of Transportation (CALTRANS), (866) 383- 4631 or (909)
383-4631
Sewage spill impacts the storm drain system in San Bernardino County.

Contact San Bernardino County Flood
Control District, (909) 387-8063, After
hours: (909) 356-3805.

Sewage spill discharges into Prado Basin (via tributary creeks) or the Santa Ana River.

Contact Orange County Water District,
(714) 378-3200, Fax: (714) 378-3373.

Sewage spill occurs within their jurisdictional boundaries. Contact California Highway Patrol, normally contacted by CalEMA at (800)
852-7550
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Monthly Certification
of “No-Spills” or
“Category 4 Spills”
and/or “Non-Category
1 Lateral Spills”
If either (1) no spills occur during a calendar month or (2) only Category 4, and/or City-owned and/or operated lateral spills (that do not discharge to a surface water) occur during a calendar month.

Summary Of Notification, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Spill Requirement Due Method
Notification N/A N/A
Monitoring N/A
Reporting The City shall certify, within 30 calendar days after the end of each calendar month, either a “No-Spill” certification
statement, or a “Category 4 Spills” and/or “Non-Category 1 Lateral Spills” certification statement, in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, certifying that there were either no spills, or Category 4 and/or Non-Category 1 Lateral Spills that will be reported annually (per section 3.6 of this Attachment) for the designated month.
(Section 3.7 of
Attachment E1 of
the Order)
Record Keeping
Requirements
The City must maintain the following records for each
individual Category 4 spill and for each individual nonCategory 1 City-owned and/or operated lateral spill, and report in accordance with section 3.6 (Annual Certified Spill
Reporting of Category 4 and/or Lateral Spills) of Attachment EI of the Order.

Recordkeeping of Individual Category 4 Spill Information:

1. Contact information: Name and telephone number of City contact person to respond to spill-specific questions;

2. Spill location name;

3. Description and GPS coordinates for the system location where the spill originated;

4. Did the spill reach a drainage conveyance system? If Yes:
a. Description of drainage conveyance system location,
b. Estimated spill volume fully recovered within the
drainage conveyance system, and
c. Estimated spill volume remaining within the drainage conveyance system;

5. Estimated total spill volume exiting the sanitary sewer system;

6. Spill date and start time;

7. Spill cause(s) (for example, root intrusion, grease
deposition, etc.);

8. System failure location (for example, main, pump station, etc.);

9. Description of spill response activities including
description of immediate spill containment and cleanup
efforts;

10. Description of how the volume estimation was calculated, including, at minimum:
a. The methodology and type of data relied upon,
including supervisory control and data acquisition
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information used to estimate the volume of the spill
discharged, and the volume of the spill recovered (if
any volume of the spill was recovered), and
b. The methodology and type of data relied upon to
estimate the spill start time, on-going spill rate at time of arrival (if applicable), and the spill end time;

11. Description of implemented system modifications and operating/maintenance modifications.

Recordkeeping of Individual Lateral Spill Information:

1. Date and time the City was notified of, or self-discovered, the spill;

2. Location of individual spill;

3. Estimated individual spill volume;

4. Spill cause(s) (for example, root intrusion, grease
deposition, etc.); and

5. Description of how the volume estimations were
calculated.

Total Annual Spill Information:

1. Estimated total annual spill volume;

2. Description of spill corrective actions, including at minimum:
a. Local regulatory enforcement action taken against the sewer lateral owner in response to a spill, as applicable, and
b. System operation, maintenance and program
modifications implemented to prevent repeated spill
occurrences at the same spill location.

Chapter 4.0-Sanitary Sewer System Spill Notification and Reporting Requirements

4.1 Spill Identification and Reporting
a) City employees, residents, businesses or members of the general public may detect an overflow, or report suspicious circumstances such as unusual odors, flooding, etc., which could indicate the possibility of an overflow.
b) The city’s website listed below, requests residential sewer customers to immediately report a sewer spill by contacting the Ontario Municipal Utilities at (909) 395-2678 Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm and Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, or if after hours calling the Police Department at 911.

City Website:
https://www.ontarioca.gov/municipal-utilities-company/utilities/faq/residentialsewer-customers#:~:text=What%20to%20do%20in%20the,the%20Police%20 Department%20at%20911.
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d) Upon arriving to respond to a spill, if it is found that the spill originated from outside of the City's jurisdiction, the responsible agency will be contacted. As part of the Mutual Aid Agreement with the surrounding agencies, the City will continue its efforts to contain and clean up the spill until the responsible agency arrives. The Mutual Aid Telephone Roster is used for notification of appropriate personnel, and it is updated as needed. A copy of the Mutual Aid Telephone Roster is maintained in each responsible employee's Spill Response Binder, see Attachment 1. e) Appropriate staff is dispatched to the location to confirm that an overflow has occurred. Once a spill is verified, additional staff and equipment will be dispatched as necessary. Additionally, the City has installed Smart Covers® in areas that historically have been high-frequency maintenance areas. These manhole covers feature sensors that detect high level and/or intrusion of the manhole. If a high level or intrusion is detected, the sensors will send an alarm to City staff. The responsible staff will be dispatched to the location of the manhole. f) The City uses Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and contracts with Mission Communications, LLC for a monitoring system at the lift stations. If a problem is detected by SCADA, staff is notified via a pager. g) When a call is received by dispatch personnel to report a lift station overflow, dispatch will notify the responsible maintenance staff to respond to the incident. Once the lift station overflow is confirmed, corrective actions are initiated which may include requesting additional city staff, utilizing mutual aid and/or contractors, depending on the magnitude of the incident.
h) Utilities or Police Department personnel obtain and record all relevant information available regarding the overflow on the SSO Field Report Form found in Attachment 2 of each responsible party's Spill Response Binder. i) Every effort is made to ensure that all reported spills are responded to within the first hour of notification of the spill.
j) The City is required to report Category l spills to the California Office of Emergency Services State Warning Center (Cal OES), at (800) 852-7550 within two hours, and Cal OES notifies the Regional Water Quality Control Boards and local Health Departments when a spill notification is received. In order to ensure timely notification to the County, the City will also notify the San Bernardino County Health Department and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board of the Category I spill. The City is required to update Cal OES whenever there are substantial changes to previously reported spill volume estimates or impacts. 628
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a) Per Water Code section 13271, for a spill that discharges in or on any waters of the State, or discharges or is deposited where it is, or probably will be, discharged in or on any waters of the State, the City shall notify the California Office of Emergency Services and obtain a California Office of Emergency Services Control Number as soon as possible but no later than two (2) hours after:

1. The city (personnel) has knowledge of the spill; and

2. Notification can be provided without substantially impeding cleanup or other emergency measures.
b) The following notification requirements in this section apply to individual spills of 1,000 gallons or greater, from a City-owned and/or operated laterals, to a water of the State.

1. Notify Cal OES within 2 hours of becoming aware of SSO: (800) 852-7550 a. Obtain a notification control number
b. The City shall provide the following spill information to the California Office of Emergency Services before receiving a Control Number, as applicable:

1. Name and phone number of the person notifying the California Office of Emergency Services;

2. Estimated spill volume (gallons);

3. Estimated spill rate from the system (gallons per minute);

4. Estimated discharge rate (gallons per minute) directly into waters of the State or indirectly into a drainage conveyance system;

5. Spill incident description:
a. Brief narrative of the spill event, and
b. Spill incident location (address, city, and zip code) and closest cross streets and/or landmarks;

6. Name and phone number of contact person on-scene;

7. Date and time the City was informed of the spill event;

8. Name of sanitary sewer system causing the spill;

9. Spill cause or suspected cause (if known);

10. Amount of spill contained;

11. Name of receiving water body receiving or potentially receiving discharge; and

12. Description of water body impact and/ or potential impact to beneficial uses.
c) Notify Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) within 2 hours of becoming aware of the SSO and provide the Cal OES notification control number:

Main number: 951-782-4130
Fax: 951-781-6288
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d) Notify San Bernardino County Public Health, Environmental Health Services by telephone within 2 hours of becoming aware of the SSO. For all inquiries during normal business hours call (800) 442-2283 or after-hours emergency, please contact the Fire Communications Center at (800) 472-2376. An examples of emergency situations includes an overflow of sewage. To notify by email, contact at [email protected].
e) If the SSO enters a flood control District, call the San Bernardino County Flood Control Yard, and provide the CalOES notification control number:

1. Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm: (909) 387-8063

2. After Hours: (909) 356-3805
f) Draft of the SSO report in CIWQS (http://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov) must be done within 3 business days of becoming aware of SSO.

The Draft Spill Report must, at minimum, include the following items:

1. Contact information: Name and telephone number of Enrollee contact person to respond to spill-specific questions;

2. Spill location name;

3. Date and time the Enrollee was notified of, or self-discovered, the spill;

4. Operator arrival time;

5. Estimated spill start date and time;

6. Date and time the Enrollee notified the California Office of Emergency Services, and the assigned control number;

7. Description, photographs, and GPS coordinates of the system location where the spill originated;
a. If a single spill event results in multiple appearance points, provide GPS coordinates for the appearance point closest to the failure point and describe each additional appearance point in the spill appearance point explanation field;

8. Estimated total spill volume exiting the system;

9. Description and photographs of the extent of the spill and spill boundaries;

10. Did the spill reach a drainage conveyance system? If Yes:
a. Description of the drainage conveyance system transporting the spill; b. Photographs of the drainage conveyance system entry location(s); c. Estimated spill volume fully recovered from the drainage conveyance system;
d. Estimated spill volume remaining within the drainage conveyance system;

11. Description and photographs of all discharge point(s) into the surface water;

12. Estimated spill volume that discharged to surface waters; and

13. Estimated total spill volume recovered.
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i) Submit Technical Report within 45 calendar days after the spill end date - for a Category 1 spill of 50,000 gallons or greater.
j) Submit Amended Spill Report within 90 calendar days after the spill end date.

1. Following the initial notification to the California Office of Emergency Services and until such time that the City certifies the spill report in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, the City shall provide updates to the California Office of Emergency Services regarding substantial changes to:
a. Estimated spill volume (increase or decrease in gallons initially estimated);
b. Estimated discharge volume discharged 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 receiving water(s) and beneficial uses.

4.3 Reporting Requirements for Individual Category 1 and 2 Spill Reporting a) Within two hours of the Enrollee’s knowledge of a Category 1 or Category 2 spill of 1,000 gallons or greater, discharging or threatening to discharge to surface waters:

1. Notify the California Office of Emergency Services.
b) Notify Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) within 2 hours of becoming aware of SSO and provide the Cal OES notification control number:

Main number: 951-782-4130
Fax: 951-781-6288
Email: [email protected]
c) Notify San Bernardino County Public Health, Environmental Health Services by telephone within 2 hours of becoming aware of the SSO. For all inquiries during normal business hours call (800) 442-2283 or after-hours emergency, please contact the Fire Communications Center at (800) 472-2376. An examples of emergency situations includes an overflow of sewage. To notify by email, contact at [email protected].
d) Within three (3) business days of the City’s knowledge of a Category 1 spill, the City shall submit a Draft Spill Report to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. The Draft Spill Report must, at minimum, include the following items:

1. Contact information: Name and telephone number of Enrollee contact person to respond to spill-specific questions;

2. Spill location name;

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5. Estimated spill start date and time;

6. Date and time the Enrollee notified the California Office of Emergency Services, and the assigned control number;

7. Description, photographs, and GPS coordinates of the system location where the spill originated;
a. If a single spill event results in multiple appearance points, provide GPS coordinates for the appearance point closest to the failure point and describe each additional appearance point in the spill appearance point explanation field;

8. Estimated total spill volume exiting the system;

9. Description and photographs of the extent of the spill and spill boundaries;

10. Did the spill reach a drainage conveyance system? If Yes:
a. Description of the drainage conveyance system transporting the spill; b. Photographs of the drainage conveyance system entry location(s); c. Estimated spill volume fully recovered from the drainage conveyance system;
d. Estimated spill volume remaining within the drainage conveyance system;

11. Description and photographs of all discharge point(s) into the surface water;

12. Estimated spill volume that discharged to surface waters; and

13. Estimated total spill volume recovered.
e) Overflow Report due to RWQCB within 5 business days. f) Submit Certified Spill Report within 15 calendar days of the spill end date. g) Submit Technical Report within 45 calendar days after the spill end date - for a Category 1 spill of 50,000 gallons or greater.
h) Submit Amended Spill Report within 90 calendar days after the spill end date.

4.4 Reporting Requirements for Individual Category 3 Spill Reporting for Spills of Equal to or Greater than 50 Gallons and Less Than 1,000 Gallons That Do Not Discharge to Surface Waters
a) Submit monthly Certified Spill Report to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database within 30 Calendar days after the end of the month in which the spills occurred. For example, all Category 3 spills occurring in the month of February shall be reported and certified by March 30th; and
b) Submit Amended Spill Report within 90 calendar days after the Certified Spill Report due date.

4.5 Reporting Requirements for Individual Category 4 Spills Less than 50 Gallons That Do Not Discharge to Surface Waters
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c) Report a lateral spill of any volume that discharges to a surface water as a Category 1 spill.

4.6 Monthly Certification of “No-Spills” or “Category 4 Spills” and/or “Non-Category 1 Lateral Spills”
a) If either (1) no spills occur during a calendar month or (2) only Category 4, and/or City-owned and/or operated lateral spills (that do not discharge to a surface water) occur during a calendar month, the City shall certify, within 30 calendar days after the end of each calendar month, either a “No-Spill” certification statement, or a “Category 4 Spills” and/or “Non-Category 1 Lateral Spills” certification statement, in the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, certifying that there were either no spills, or Category 4 and/or Non-Category 1 Lateral Spills that will be reported annually for the designated month.
b) If a spill starts in one calendar month and ends in a subsequent calendar month, and the City has no further spills of any category, in the subsequent calendar month, the City shall certify “no-spills” for the subsequent calendar month. If the Enrollee has no spills from its systems during a calendar month, but the City voluntarily reported a spill from a private lateral or a private system, the City shall certify “no-spills” for that calendar month.
c) If the City has spills from its owned and/or operated laterals during a calendar month, the City shall not certify “no spills” for that calendar month.

4.7 Voluntary Notification of Spills from Privately-Owned Laterals and/or Systems to the California Office of Emergency Services
Upon observing or acquiring knowledge of any of the following from a private sewer lateral or private sanitary sewer system that is not owned/operated by the City, the City is encouraged to notify the California Office of Emergency Services (as provided by Health and Safety Code section 5410 et. seq. and Water Code section 13271), or inform the responsible party that State law requires such notification to the Office of Emergency Services by any person that causes or allows a sewage discharge to waters of the State:
a) A spill equal to 1,000 gallons or more that discharges (or has a potential to discharge) to waters of the State, or a drainage conveyance system that discharges to waters of the State; or
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4.8 Reporting to CIWQS
a) CIWQS Online SSO Database Account: The City shall maintain a CIWQS Online SSO Database account and maintain a" Username" and" Password" by registering through CIWQS. These accounts allow controlled and secure entry into the CIWQS Online SSO Database.
b) SSO Mandatory Reporting Information: For reporting purposes, if one SSO event results in multiple appearance points in a sewer system asset, the City shall complete one SSO report in the CIWQS Online SSO Database which includes the GPS coordinates for the location of the SSO appearance point closest to the failure point, blockage or location of the flow condition that caused the SSO, and provide descriptions of the locations of all other discharge points associated with the SSO event.
c) If the CIWQS Online SSO Database is not available, the City must fax or email all required information to the appropriate Regional Water Board office in accordance with the time schedules identified herein. In such event, the City must also enter all required information into the CIWQS Online SSO Database when the database becomes available.

4.9 Spill Technical Report for Individual Category 1 Spill in which 50,000 Gallons or Greater Discharged into a Surface Water
a) For any spill in which 50,000 gallons or greater discharged into a surface water, within 45 calendar days of the spill end date, the Enrollee shall submit a Spill Technical Report to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. The Spill Technical Report, at minimum, must include the following information:

1. Spill causes and circumstances, including at minimum:
a. Complete and detailed explanation of how and when the spill was discovered;
b. Photographs illustrating the spill origin, the extent and reach of the spill, drainage conveyance system entrance and exit, receiving water, and post-cleanup site conditions;
c. Diagram showing the spill failure point, appearance point(s), the spill flow path, and ultimate destinations;
d. Detailed description of the methodology employed, and available data used to calculate the discharge volume and, if applicable, the recovered spill volume;
e. Detailed description of the spill cause(s);
f. Description of the pipe material, and estimated age of the pipe material, at the failure location;
g. Description of the impact of the spill;
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a. Chronological narrative description of all actions taken by the City to terminate the spill;
b. Explanation of how the Sewer System Management Plan Spill Emergency Response Plan was implemented to respond to and mitigate the spill; and
c. Final corrective action(s) completed and a schedule for planned corrective actions, including:

1. Local regulatory enforcement action taken against an illicit discharge in response to this spill, as applicable,

2. Identifiable system modifications, and operation and maintenance program modifications needed to prevent
repeated spill occurrences, and

3. Necessary modifications to the Emergency Spill Response Plan to incorporate lessons learned in responding to and mitigating the spill.
b) Water Quality Monitoring, including at minimum:

1. Description of all water quality sampling activities conducted;

2. List of pollutant and parameters monitored, sampled and analyzed; as required in section 2.3 (Receiving Water Monitoring) of Attachment E of the Order;

3. Laboratory results, including laboratory reports;

4. Detailed location map illustrating all water quality sampling points; and

5. Other regulatory agencies receiving sample results (if applicable). c) Evaluation of spill impact(s), including a description of short-term and long-term impact(s) to beneficial uses of the surface water.

4.10 Reporting SSO’s to Other Regulatory Agencies
a) The highest-ranking operations staff member or supervisor arriving on-site in response to a reported spill and having been given direct authority over sewer collection operation personnel who are responsible for the capture, containment, cleanup, and mitigation operations shall contact or delegate a designee to contact all regulatory agencies in the event of a spill.
b) In the event that the CIWQS Online SSO Database is not available, the City must fax or email all required information to the appropriate Regional Water Board office in accordance with the time schedules identified herein. In such event, the City must also enter all required information into the CIWQS Online SSO Database when the database becomes available.

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4.12 SSMP Availability
a) The City shall provide the publicly available internet web site address to the CIWQS Online SSO Database where a downloadable copy of the City’s approved SSMP, critical supporting documents referenced in the SSMP, and proof of local governing board approval of the SSMP is posted. If all of the SSMP documentation listed in this subsection is not publicly available on the Internet, the City shall comply with the following procedure:

1. Submit an electronic copy of the City's approved SSMP, critical supporting documents referenced in the SSMP, and proof of local governing board approval of the SSMP to the State Water Board, within 30 days of that approval and within 30 days of any subsequent SSMP re-certifications, to the following mailing address:

State Water Resources Control Board
Division of Water Quality
Attn: SSO Program Manager
1001 I Street, 15th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
Chapter 5.0-Key Personnel, Employee Safety, Emergency Sewer Response Procedures

5.1 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Key Personnel
Names and telephone numbers for management, administrative, and maintenance personnel responsible for implementing elements of the SSMP are provided in Table 1 below. The chain of communication for reporting SSOs to the proper regulatory agencies is provided in Chapter 3.0-Spill Categories and Requirements, and the attached Mutual Aid Telephone Roster (Attachment 1) is used for notification of appropriate City personnel, and it is updated as needed.

Table 1-SSMP Key Personnel
Name Position SSMP Responsibilities Telephone Number
Scott Burton Utilities General
Manager
Duly Authorized
Representative
Desk - (909) 395-2682
Mobile- (909) 721-
7172
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Assistant General
Manager-Utilities
Engineering &
Operations
Legally Responsible
Official
Desk - (909) 395-2770
Mobile -(951) 232-
7624
Mike Birmelin Environmental
Programs Manager
Implement elements of
SSMP as needed
Desk - (909) 395-2661
Mobile- (909) 721-
9137
Dennis Mejia, P.E. Utilities Engineering
Division Manager
Administrates Sewer
Master Plan Updates
and SSMP Updates, and
Utilities Capital
Improvement Program
Desk - (909) 395- 2609
Andy Martinez Utilities Operations
Division Manager
Updates elements of the
SSMP specific to the
operation of the sewer
system
Desk - (909) 395-2683

5.2 Safety
The following safety information is obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the following website.
(https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/global/sanitation/workers_handlingwaste.html) a) It is important to avoid any direct contact between yourself and sewage, to reduce your risk from waterborne diseases, since sewage contains harmful pathogens, Therefore, all safety precautions must be taken during any sewer system overflow containment and cleanup process. Workers involved in the cleanup of sewer system overflows should utilize the following personal protective equipment (PPE) and be trained on their proper use:

1. Goggles to protect eyes from splashes of human waste or sewage;

2. Protective face mask or splash-proof face shield to protect nose and mouth from splashes of human waste or sewage;

3. Liquid-repellent coveralls to keep human waste or sewage off clothing;

4. Waterproof gloves to prevent exposure to human waste or sewage; and

5. Rubber boots to prevent exposure to human waste or sewage. b) After the cleanup process has concluded, be sure to throw away all protective items and clothing or if you choose to keep them, be sure to clean contaminated work clothing daily in a hot wash with 0.05% chlorine solution (1 part household bleach to 100 parts water).
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d) Be sure to cover any cuts or grazes in your skin to prevent any infections. e) Avoid touching your face, mouth, eyes, nose, or any open sores and cuts while in the contaminated zone and until you have properly washed your hands. f) Do not smoke or chew tobacco or gum while in the contaminated zone. g) Gently flush eyes with safe water if human waste or sewage contacts eyes. h) After you have finished up with all of the work associated with the sewer system overflow be sure to remove rubber boots and work clothes before leaving the worksite.
i) All city employees who encounter human waste or sewage must receive training on disease prevention. The training must include information on basic hygiene practices, use and disposal of PPE, and proper handling of sewage or waste. Workers should seek medical attention promptly if displaying any signs or symptoms of illness, such as vomiting, stomach cramps and watery diarrhea.
j) Workers who are exposed to sewage or human waste should be vaccinated in consultation with the local health authorities. Tetanus vaccinations should be up to date, with consideration also given to the need for polio, typhoid fever, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccinations.
k) A safety vest is required.
l) Hearing protection should be readily available.
m) A hard hat is required.

5.3 Investigation and Assessment
a) Following notification of a possible sanitary sewer overflow, a crew is dispatched to investigate. The initial response team is responsible for assessing the cause of the problem and determining the level of effort needed to correct the problem. If the overflow is confirmed, the supervisor or highest-level staff person on-site shall record the relevant spill information on a sewer overflow incident report form. b) City personnel shall perform the following SSO response procedures, as applicable. and shown below in Sections 5.4 through 5.12 below.

5.4 Notify Response Personnel
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1. Source of the SSO

2. Volume of the SSO

3. Severity of the SSO
b) The supervisor or highest-level staff person on-site shall immediately notify appropriate SSO response personnel. SSO response personnel are City staff trained to respond to SSO situations. Personnel involved in clean-up activities shall be trained and properly equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Appropriate PPE shall be determined by the site supervisor based on the hazard, weather conditions and clean-up procedures.

5.5 Stop and Contain Overflow
a) The supervisor or highest-level staff person on-site shall be responsible for determining the most effective method(s) to:

1. Control or limit the SSO volume discharged;

2. Terminate the SSO as rapidly as possible; and

3. Contain the spill as rapidly as possible.

5.6 Traffic and Crowd Control
a) SSO response personnel shall be adequately trained in traffic control procedures and public safety requirements.

1. The supervisor or highest-level staff person on-site shall be responsible for determining the most effective method(s) to:
a. Safely control traffic flow around the spill area; and b. Provide crowd control measures to ensure public safety at all times.

2. The following City Departments may be contacted to assist with traffic and crowd control measures:
a. Police Department
b. Highway Patrol

5.7 Clean-up and Remediation
a) The supervisor or highest-level staff person on-site is responsible for determining the most effective clean-up method and remediation procedures and shall determine when adequate remediation procedures have been completed. b) For SSOs contained downstream in the stormwater collection system due to hydraulic surcharging of the system (typically involving gravity discharges), the City will remediate the SSO by removing from the system at the point of containment a minimum of one hydro-vactor load of wastewater (approximately 2,000-2,500 gallons) or three times the volume of the SSO, whichever is greater. 639
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a) A sewer system overflow requires immediate action on the part of the city, including dispatching the proper personnel to the spill location, capturing, and containing the spill, cleaning up the affected properties, and proper disposal of all captured waste.

Some other actions may include performing CCTV scanning of all the affected sewer lines, repairing any sewer lines that have been identified as a source of the spill, and repairing any equipment that may be responsible for a pump station failure resulting in an overflow, diversion of flow to a city tanker truck, and disinfection of all areas that have been in contact with the spill. The sewer system overflow must be documented and reported to the state and other interested local regulatory agencies. b) The following standard operating procedures have been developed to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and to establish minimum requirements for responding to sewer emergencies. Following is a list of the required personnel and equipment that are necessary:

1. Authorized personnel: Maintenance personnel trained in sewer response procedures;

2. Required personnel: 1 (minimum);

3. Required equipment:
a. Vactor;
b. Service truck;
c. Locator;
d. Manhole cover lifting tool;
e. CCTV equipment; and

4. Ensure proper safety equipment noted above is utilized.

5.9 Emergency Sewer Response Mainline Blockage
a) Emergency Sewer Response

1. Upon receiving notification of a possible sewer main backup (manhole spilling), call for immediate assistance and determine if you or the person providing assistance is securing the vactor truck. Once this is determined, respond immediately to the location of the overflowing manhole or to the Service Yard to secure the vactor truck.
a. The first person to arrive should:

1. Evaluate the situation and assess the immediate danger to public health or the environment;

2. Determine the location of the blockage by inspecting the downstream manholes until a dry manhole is found;

3. Notify a supervisor informing him of the situation (Primary contact Sewer Supervisor);

4. Inspect the work area and evaluate any hazards that might be encountered during the clearing of the blockage and prepare the area for the arrival of the vactor truck;

5. Contain spill if possible or prevent spill from entering storm drain; and
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7. Upon arrival of the vactor truck, clear the blockage and start cleanup procedures.

5.10 Emergency Sewer Response Customer’s Lateral
a) Emergency Sewer Response

1. Upon receiving notification of a possible sewer blockage, the following should be conducted:
a. The first person to arrive should:

1. Respond immediately and make contact with the property owner;

2. Inspect the manholes upstream and downstream of the
customers lateral. Make sure that the sewer main is not plugged;

3. If sewage is spilling into the public right of way, contain the spill keeping it from going into the storm drain. A SSO Field Report Form, see Attachment 2, must be filled out
documenting the activities. All spilled sewage must be cleaned up and the area sanitized;

4. When the vactor arrives, jet the mainline. The upstream manhole must be opened while the line is cleaned, and the jet hose must be observed to confirm that the entire line was jetted;

5. Assess the situation and try to determine where the blockage is located;

6. Inform customer that City verified sewer mainline is cleared.

Work with homeowner to determine where the blockage is in the lateral. The City is responsible for the lower portion of the lateral within the public right-of-way. The homeowner is responsible for the upper portion of the lateral within the private property. This can be determined by using the lateral camera;

7. If the blockage is clearly on the customer’s side and not from City owned trees, inform the customer that the City will revideo their portion of the lateral once the blockage is cleared or repairs are made;

8. If it is determined that the blockage is within the public rightof-way it is the City’s responsibility to clear the blockage; and

9. City personnel shall not do any work on private property unless authorized to do so with an executed hold harmless agreement signed by the property owner.

5.11 Customer Communications
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c) A Few Communication Tips (City responsible for backup):

1. Give the homeowner ample time to explain the situation or to vent;

2. As soon as possible, let the homeowner know that you will find the source of the problem and will have it corrected as quickly as you can;

3. Acknowledge the homeowner’s concerns;

4. Express regret, on behalf of the City, for any inconveniences caused by the incident;

5. As much as possible, keep the homeowner informed on what is being done and will be done to correct the problem;

6. Keep focused on getting the job done in a very professional manner. Don’t wander from the problem with too much unnecessary small talk.

7. Don’t find fault or lay blame on anyone;

8. Before you leave, make sure the homeowner has the name and telephone number of persons to contact at the City; and

9. Make sure someone follows up with a telephone call to ensure everything is being handled as it should be.
d) A Few Communication Tips (Resident responsible for backup):

1. Give the homeowner ample time to explain the situation or to vent;

2. As soon as possible, let the homeowner know that you are there to assist in assessing the problem;

3. Acknowledge the homeowner’s concerns;

4. Don’t find fault or lay blame on anyone;

5. Before you leave, make sure the homeowner has the name and telephone number of persons to contact at the City; and

6. Make sure someone follows up with a telephone call to ensure everything is being handled as it should be.
e) Whenever there is a possibility of property damage, inform the homeowner that the City’s Supervisor/Management will follow up and will contact him/her. Do not discuss financial liabilities with the homeowner.
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5.12 Emergency Sewer Response Smart Cover Alarm
a) When a notification of a Smart Cover alarm is received, respond immediately to investigate. This would also apply to intrusion alarms that are activated when someone makes access to manholes. Upon arriving at the Smart Cover location, open the manhole according to all required safety procedures and access the conditions that caused the alarms. Take appropriate action and notify the sewer supervisor.

5.13 Estimating the Volume of the Sewage Spill
a) Use the methods that are outlined in Attachment 3, to estimate the volume of the spilled sewage. The City shall estimate the total spill volume using updated volume estimation techniques, calculations, and documentation for electronic reporting. The City shall update its notification and reporting of estimated spill volume as further information is gathered during and after a spill event.

Chapter 6.0-Data Submission and Reporting Certification Requirements

6.1 Designation of Data Submitters
a) A Data Submitter is an individual designated and authorized by the Enrollee’s Legally Responsible Official (LRO) 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.
b) LROs and Data Submitters have different levels of access in CIWQS. Data Submitters are authorized to enter data into CIWQS for the facility or collection system to which they have been given access by an LRO.
c) In addition to Data Submitter rights, LROs are authorized to certify and submit reports for the regulated facility or collection system. LROs have the additional ability to manage active Data Submitters under their facility or collection system. d) The LRO may designate one or more individuals as a Data Submitter for reporting of spill data. The Legally Responsible Official shall authorize the designation of Data Submitter(s) through the online CIWQS database (https://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov) prior to the individuals establishing a CIWQS user account (https://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov/ciwqs/newUser.jsp) and entering spill data into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database.
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f) The City shall designate a LRO that has authority to ensure the enrolled sanitary sewer system(s) complies with this Order and is authorized to serve as a duly authorized representative. The LRO must have responsibility over management of the City’s entire sanitary sewer system and must 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. The LRO must have or have direct authority over individuals that:

1. Possess a recognized degree or certificate related to operations and maintenance of sanitary sewer systems, and/or

2. Have professional training and experience related to the management of sanitary sewer systems, demonstrated through extensive knowledge, training and experience. For example, a sewer system superintendent or manager, an operations manager, a public utilities manager or director, or a district engineer may be designated as a LRO.
g) The LRO shall complete the electronic CIWQS “User Registration” form (https://ciwqs.waterboards.ca.gov/ciwqs/newUser.jsp). A LRO that represents multiple enrolled systems shall complete the electronic CIWQS “User Registration” form for each system.
h) The City shall submit any change to its LRO, and/or change in contact information, to the State Water Board within 30 calendar days of the change by emailing [email protected] and copying the appropriate Regional Water Board as provided in Attachment F (Regional Water Quality Control Board Contact Information) of the General Order.
i) The Legally Responsible Official shall electronically certify, on the Enrollee’s behalf, all applications, reports, the Sewer System Management Plan(s) and corresponding updates, and other information submitted electronically into the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database, as follows:
“I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the electronically submitted information was prepared under my direction or supervision.

Based on my inquiry of the person(s) directly responsible for gathering the information, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information submitted is true, accurate, and complete, and complies with the Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information.” Hardcopy submittals to the State Water Board must be accompanied by the above certification statement.”
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m) The City shall maintain continuous coverage by an LRO. Any change of a registered LRO or DS (e.g., retired staff), including deactivation or a change to the LRO's or DS's contact information, shall be submitted by the City to the State Water Board within 30 days of the change by calling (866) 792-4977 or e-mailing [email protected].
n) A registered designated person (i.e., an LRO) shall certify all required reports under penalty of perjury laws of the state as stated in the CIWQS Online SSO Database at the time of certification.
o) The LRO is responsible for certifying all spill reports on the CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. The Data Submitter may enter spill data, but does not have the authority to certify the reporting data.

Chapter 7.0-Chain of Communication for Reporting Spills

7.1 Responsible Party for Spill Reporting
a) This section describes the chain of communication that must be followed for reporting spills to OES, the State Regional Water Board, and other interested local regulatory agencies, as applicable.
b) The designated person who is responsible for the operation and control of the sewer collection system is the LRO, see Section 6.1(f) above. The city has more than one LRO. Either an LRO or the highest-ranking operations staff member or supervisor showing up on-site in response to a reported spill and having been given direct authority over sewer collection operation personnel who are responsible for the capture, containment, cleanup, and mitigation operations shall be responsible for the reporting of a spill to all legal authorities when he/she has determined that such notification is required, see the exception that is noted in Section 7.1(c) below. The responsible party described immediately above shall initiate the notification of all necessary regulatory officials as outlined in Chapter 3 above. 645
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d) When Environmental Programs staff are not on-site or cannot be reached by phone, the highest-ranking operations staff member or supervisor in charge of all spill cleanup and mitigation procedures shall be responsible for initiating regulatory agency notification or assigning that task to an operations staff member.

Chapter 8.0-Applicable State and Federal Regulations

8.1 California Code, Health and Safety Codes
a) California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 25510(a) states, “Except as provided in subdivision (b), the handler or an employee, authorized representative, agent, or designee of a handler, shall, upon discovery, immediately report any release or threatened release of a hazardous material, or an actual release of a hazardous substance, as defined in Section 374.8 of the Penal Code, to the Local Unified Program Agency (UPA), and to the office, in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to this section. The handler or an employee, authorized representative, agent, or designee of the handler shall provide all state, city, or county fire or public health or safety personnel and emergency response personnel with access to the handler's facilities.
b) Sewage is not identified as a RCRA waste in the federal regulations, but may be defined as non-RCRA waste depending on its properties by the State of California. c) California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 25260(d) states a “Hazardous material” means a substance or waste that, because of its physical, chemical, or other characteristics, may pose a risk of endangering human health or safety or of degrading the environment. “Hazardous material” includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:

1. A hazardous substance, as defined in Section 25281 or 25316.

2. A hazardous waste, as defined in Section 25117.
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d) Hazardous substances are defined in the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Section 101(14) and in California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Chapter 11, Article 2, Section 66261 as follows:
“A hazardous material is a substance or combination of substances that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, may either 1) cause, or significantly contribute to, an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness or 2) pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed.” e) Under the Porter-Cologne Act, the State Water Board may regulate discharges of “waste” that may affect the quality of waters of the State. Water Code section 13050(d) defines waste to “include sewage and any and all other waste substances, liquid, solid, gaseous, or radioactive, associated with human habitation, or of human or animal origin, or from any producing, manufacturing, or processing operation, including waste placed within containers of whatever nature prior to, and for purposes of, disposal.”
f) Health and Safety Code-HSC Division 5. Sanitation Part 3. Community Facilities Chapter 6. General Provisions with Respect to Sewers Article 2. Sewage and Other Waste Section 5411.5

1. Any person who, without regard to intent or negligence, causes or permits any sewage or other waste, or the effluent of treated sewage or other waste, to be discharged in or on any waters of the state, or discharged in or deposited where it is, or probably will be, discharged in or on any waters of the state, shall, as soon as that person has knowledge of the discharge, immediately notify the local health officer or the director of environmental health of the discharge.

2. A person who fails to provide the notice required by this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisonment for less than one year, or both the fine and imprisonment.

3. The notification required by this section shall not apply to a discharge authorized by law and in compliance with waste discharge requirements or other requirements established by the appropriate regional water quality control board or the State Water Resources Control Board.

4. The notification required by this section shall not apply to an unauthorized discharge of effluent of treated sewage defined as recycled water pursuant to Section 13050 or 13529.2 of the Water Code.

Chapter 9.0-Water Quality Monitoring Program
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a) The new Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements General Order for Sanitary Sewer Systems, Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ requires OMUC to conduct water quality sampling of the receiving water within 18 hours of initial knowledge of a spill of 50,000 gallons or greater to surface waters, to assess the impacts from the SSO to surface waters.
b) If the overflow is discharged to a surface water, the impact of the spill on water quality is assessed by visual inspection for abnormal conditions such as effects on aquatic life, abnormal color, odors, etc.
c) A Receiving Water Inspection/Sampling Log (Attachment 4) is used to record the findings of the inspection.
d) Photographs may be used to document the extent of the spill, including the discharge location, and any adverse effects to receiving water or surrounding areas. e) For discharges to surface water, public health warning signs shall be posted to protect the public from exposure to water contaminated with sewage:

1. Signs will be posted in the affected area at appropriate intervals on both sides of the banks, if possible, of the receiving water body.

2. Due to the occurrence of posted signs periodically being vandalized, stolen, wind-blown, etc., City staff will maintain a log and map of sign placement and removal. The signs will be checked on a regular basis by City staff and replaced or repositioned as necessary to make certain they are visible to the public throughout the entire spill event.
f) To comply with the Order, the City has developed and implemented an SSO Water Quality Monitoring plan that has been incorporated into the Emergency Spill Response Plan (see below) to assess impacts from SSOs to surface waters in which 50,000 gallons or greater are spilled to surface waters. The SSO Water Quality Monitoring Plan, at a minimum:

1. Contains protocols for water quality monitoring; and

2. Personnel shall strictly adhere to City Department Standard Operating Procedures and Job Hazard Analyses for all water quality monitoring procedures.
g) Account for spill travel time in the surface water and scenarios where monitoring may not be possible (e.g. safety, access restrictions, etc.).

1. Surface water samples shall be collected at the discharge location as well as at appropriate sites upstream and downstream of the spill, if possible.

2. If inclement weather, site access or other physical conditions present an unsafe or inaccessible sampling environment, sampling may be omitted or delayed. If omitted, the impact of the spill on receiving water shall be based on visual observations only.
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i) Require monitoring instruments and devices used to implement the SSO Water Quality Monitoring Program to be properly maintained and calibrated, including any records to document maintenance and calibration, as necessary, to ensure their continued accuracy.

1. Within 18 hours of the City becoming aware of the SSO, require water quality sampling for, at a minimum, the following constituents (samples will be analyzed for ammonia and e-coli using methods prescribed in 40 CFR Part 136):
a. Ammonia
b. Appropriate Bacterial indicator(s) per the applicable Basin Plan water quality objective or Regional Board direction which may include total and fecal coliform, enterococcus, and e-coli.

2. Follow up samples are collected as soon as possible, typically 3-10 days after the overflow event, to determine whether the receiving water body at the discharge location remains contaminated with sewage. The decision for when to sample is site specific and is dependent on such items as tidal action and receiving water flow.

3. The City shall collect and analyze additional samples as required by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Executive Officer or designee.

9.2 Sampling Procedures
a) In the event of an SSO where 50,000 gallons or more are spilled or discharged into a receiving body of water (e.g., Day Creek Channel, Cucamonga Creek Channel, or the Santa Ana River) the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company (OMUC) Utilities staff or the City’s contracted laboratory, Babcock Laboratories, or the City’s contracted environmental consultant, EEC Environmental must collect one water sample, each day of the duration of the spill, at each of the four locations noted below, no later than 18 hours after the City’s knowledge of a potential discharge to a surface water. Please refer to the Mutual Aid Telephone Roster that is maintained in each responsible employee's Spill Response Binder for the contact names and numbers associated with the City’s contracted laboratory and environmental consultant, see Attachment 1. b) The City must collect receiving water samples at the following four locations:

1. A point in a drainage conveyance system before the drainage conveyance system flow discharges into a receiving water. A sampling of flow in drainage conveyance system (DCS-001) prior to discharge;

2. A point in the receiving water where sewage initially enters the receiving water. Receiving Surface Water Sampling (RSW-001 point of discharge);

3. A point in the receiving water, upstream of the point of sewage discharge, to capture ambient conditions absent of sewage discharge impacts (RSW-001U:
upstream of point of discharge).
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downstream of point of discharge).

5. The OMUC shall collect and analyze additional samples as required by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board.
c) The City must use its best professional judgment to determine the upstream and downstream distances based on receiving water flow, accessibility to upstream/downstream waterbody banks, and size of visible sewage plume. d) Analytes, containers/preservatives, and holding times are outlined below.

Container/Preservative Constituents Method Holding
Time
(1) plastic pint with H2SO4,
on ice
Ammonia SM 4500-NH3H 28 days
(1) 120 mL IDEXX sterile
plastic bottle with Na2S2O3,
on ice
Total coliform,
fecal coliform, &
E. coli
SM 9221-B,C,F 8 hours
(1) 120 mL IDEXX sterile
plastic bottle with Na2S2O3,
on ice
Enterococcus
and Fecal
Streptococcus
SM 9230B 8 hours
e) A cooler marked “Wastewater Samples” containing containers, chain-of-custody (COC) forms and labels is kept in the OMUC Environmental Division. The chain of custody form must be completed by OMUC Utilities staff or the City contracted laboratory or by its environmental consultant when samples are collected, and it must accompany samples from time of collection to time of receipt by the contract laboratory. Each time samples are transferred to another individual’s possession; the COC must be signed by the person relinquishing samples and the person taking possession.
f) Pickup or delivery of samples to the contract laboratory must be coordinated immediately to ensure the samples are processed within the 8-hour holding time limit.

Laboratory information is provided below.

1. E.S. Babcock & Sons Laboratories, 6100 Quail Valley Court, Riverside, CA, (951) 653-3351. Contacts include Tiffany Gomez, CEO, Cell Phone: (949)- 653-3351; Urvashi Patel VP of Operations, Cell Phone (951)-675-9910; Samiyah Falcone, Microbiology Manager, cell phone (951)- 217-7826; and Omar Sosa, Field Operations Manager, Cell Phone: (909) 224-0498.

2. If the contract laboratory listed above is unable to perform field sampling, then contact the City consultant: EEC Environmental, One City Boulevard West, Suite 1800, Orange, CA 92868
ATTN: Joseph Jenkins, QISP, Project Manager/FOG Program Manager Office (714) 667-2300 | Direct (7114) 954-2507
[email protected]
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3. If E.S. Babcock & Sons Laboratories is unable to analyze samples then contact: BSK Associates, San Bernardino Analytical, 350 East Commercial Road, Suite #110, San Bernardino, CA 92408, (909) 796-2059.

Tina Green
Business Development Associate
BSK Associates
C: 559-262-7036

9.3 Safety and Access Exceptions
a) If the City encounters access restrictions or unsafe conditions that prevents its compliance with spill response requirements or monitoring requirements in the General Order, the City shall provide documentation of access restrictions and/or safety hazards in the corresponding required report. Some examples of unsafe sampling conditions include, but are not limited to, heavy rain downpour, flooding conditions, lightning storms, high winds, steep or slippery stream banks, and visibility concerns.
b) When sampling is not possible, the City will document the details of why sampling was not conducted, and the details will be added to the certified Category 1 SSO Report and the SSO Technical Report that is to be submitted to the CIWQS Online SSO Database.

9.4 Water Quality Analysis Specifications
a) Spill monitoring must be representative of the monitored activity (40 Code of Federal Regulations section 122.41(j)(1)).
b) Sensitive Methods
Sample analysis must be conducted according to sufficiently sensitive test methods approved under 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 136 for the sample analysis of pollutants. For the purposes of this General Order, a method is sufficiently sensitive when the minimum level of the analytical method approved under 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 136 is at or below the receiving water pollutant criteria. c) Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program-Accredited Laboratories The analysis of water quality samples required per the General Order must be performed by a laboratory that has accreditation pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with section 100825) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 101 of the Health and Safety Code. (Water Code section 13176(a).) The State Water Board accredits laboratories through its Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP). 651
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a) For any spill in which 50,000 gallons or greater discharged into a surface water, within 45 calendar days of the spill end date, the City shall submit a Spill Technical Report to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database. The Spill Technical Report, at minimum, must include the following information:

1. Spill causes and circumstances, including at minimum:
a. Complete and detailed explanation of how and when the spill was discovered;
b. Photographs illustrating the spill origin, the extent and reach of the spill, drainage conveyance system entrance and exit, receiving water, and post-cleanup site conditions;
c. Diagram showing the spill failure point, appearance point(s), the spill flow path, and ultimate destinations;
d. Detailed description of the methodology employed, and available data used to calculate the discharge volume and, if applicable, the recovered spill volume;
e. Detailed description of the spill cause(s);
f. Description of the pipe material, and estimated age of the pipe material, at the failure location;
g. Description of the impact of the spill;
h. Copy of original field crew records used to document the spill; and
i. Historical maintenance records for the failure location.

2. Enrollee’s response to the spill:
a. Chronological narrative description of all actions taken by the Enrollee to terminate the spill;
b. Explanation of how the Sewer System Management Plan Spill Emergency Response Plan was implemented to respond to and mitigate the spill; and
c. Final corrective action(s) completed and a schedule for planned corrective actions, including:

1. Local regulatory enforcement action taken against an illicit discharge in response to this spill, as applicable,

2. Identifiable system modifications, and operation and maintenance program modifications needed to prevent
repeated spill occurrences, and

3. Necessary modifications to the Emergency Spill
Response Plan to incorporate lessons learned in
responding to and mitigating the spill.

3. Water Quality Monitoring, including at minimum:
a. Description of all water quality sampling activities conducted; b. List of pollutant and parameters monitored, sampled and analyzed; as required in section 2.3 (Receiving Water
Monitoring) of Attachment E of the Order;
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e. Other regulatory agencies receiving sample results (if applicable).

4. Evaluation of spill impact(s), including a description of short-term and long-term impact(s) to beneficial uses of the surface water.

5. Follow all reporting requirements for individual Category 1 spill reporting in Section 4.3 above.

Chapter 10.0-Prevention and Training

10.1 Investigation and Corrective Actions
Following containment and cleanup of an overflow, the causes of the discharge are evaluated to determine improvements to prevent future problems. Lines are cleaned and CCTV cameras are used to inspect the pipe. Necessary repairs are completed, and maintenance schedules are adjusted as appropriate.

10.2 Maintenance Programs
Programs include regular cleaning of sewer lines, connections, and pumps, foaming to remove tree roots, and re-lining of pipes. Root removal is also performed annually as preventative maintenance. Approximately 8 miles of sewer lines are covered each year.

All seven (7)siphons are under contract to be flushed and balled as preventative maintenance.

These structures are more likely to develop blockages and are therefore under automatic monitoring with Smart Covers. Additional warning systems are in place on lift stations and pumps to alert staff of mechanical failures.

Spills involving grease are placed on a high priority status and the source line cleaned on either 30 day or 90-day frequencies. This information is communicated to Environmental Programs and mapped. Additional FSE inspections, more FSE frequent interceptor pumping, and outreach may then be deployed. The goal of post spill response is to improve the collections system by fixing the problem the SSO identified.

10.3 Enforcement Program
City code requires installation of grease interceptors at businesses and establishments where any grease or objectionable materials may be discharged into a public or private sewage main or disposal system. Enforcement orders are issued to businesses that do not adequately maintain and/or clean the interceptors.

10.4 SSO Response Personnel Training
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Chapter 11.0-Record Keeping Procedures

11.1 Record Types
a) The following records shall be maintained by the City for a minimum of five (5) years and shall be made available for review by the Water Boards during an onsite inspection or through an information request:

1. General Records-The City shall maintain records to document compliance with all provisions of the SSS WDRs and the MRP for each sanitary sewer system owned including any required records generated by a City's sanitary sewer system contractor(s).

2. SSO Record-The City shall maintain records for each SSO event, including but not limited to:
a. Complaint records documenting how the City responded to all notifications of possible or actual SSOs, both during and after business hours, including complaints that do not result in SSOs. Each complaint record shall, at a minimum, include the following information:

1. Date, time, and method of notification.

2. Date and time the complainant or informant first noticed the SSO.

3. Narrative description of the complaint, including any information the caller can provide regarding whether or not the complainant or informant reporting the potential SSO knows if the SSO has reached surface waters, drainage channels or storm drains.

4. Follow-up return contact information for complainant or informant for each complaint received, if not reported
anonymously.

5. Final resolution of the complaint.
b. Records documenting steps and/or remedial actions undertaken by the City using all available information, to comply with the SSS WDRs. c. Records documenting how all estimate(s) of volume(s) discharged and, if applicable, volume(s) recovered were calculated. d. Records documenting all changes made to the SSMP since its last certification indicating when a subsection(s) of the SSMP was changed and/or updated and who authorized the change or update.

3. These records shall be attached to the SSMP.
a. Electronic monitoring records relied upon for documenting SSO events and/or estimating the SSO volume discharged, including, but not limited to records from:

1. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems

2. Alarm system(s)
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Chapter 12.0-Spill Notification to City Environmental Services Section (Stormwater) and OMUC Environmental Programs Section

12.1 Environmental Services Section Responsibilities
The Environmental Services Section is primarily responsible for the implementation of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. The goals of the program are to educate residents, business owners and developers in Ontario on local stormwater pollution issues and Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs); control discharges to storm drains; reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff; reduce impacts of increased runoff from new development and promote on-site rainwater retention and infiltration. For further information, including contact information see Attachment 8 below.

12.2 Divisions Collaboration
Operations staff will collaborate with both the OMUC Environmental Programs Division and the Engineering Environmental Services Section (stormwater), to coordinate emergency spill response assistance, ensure access to storm sewer systems during spill events, and to prevent unintentional cross connections of sanitary sewer infrastructure to storm sewer infrastructure. Refer to Attachment 6 for a list of OMUC and City contact numbers.

Chapter 13.0-SSSERP Annual Review

13.1 SSSERP Assessment
The OMUC shall annually review and assess the effectiveness of the SSSERP and update the plan as necessary to assure its effectiveness.

13.2 Hot Wash Participants and Responsibilities
To facilitate discussion to capture feedback about any issues, concerns, or proposed improvements following an exercise or incident, all Key Personnel and Participants of the Emergency Sewer Response are to participate in the Post Response Hot Wash. a) Facilitator: A SSMP Key Personnel or designated representative shall act as a facilitator to conduct and lead a productive, constructive, and focused hot wash. They are to schedule a Hot Wash at the conclusion of the incident and no later than 5 business days of the conclusion of the incident. They shall be responsible for the minutes of the Hot Wash, and draft a summary and recommendations of the Hot Wash to the Key Personnel after the conclusion of the Hot Wash.
b) ) Participants: All key personnel and emergency sewer response responders are to participate in the Hot Wash and submit the Hot Wash Response Worksheet to the facilitator at the conclusion to the hot wash.

13.3 Hot Wash Procedure
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During the Hot Wash, participants should be encouraged and expected to discuss strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations to the incident. Systems, processes, plans, safety, etc. should be the focus of the discussion. At the end of the discussion, the facilitator shall collect all SERP Hot Wash Response Worksheet. All problems, concerns, strengths, and recommendations are to be noted by the facilitator for the final summary and recommendations and submitted to the Key Personnel after the conclusion of the Hot Wash.
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46 Attachment 1
Mutual Aid Contact and Resources List
Last Updated: 2/17/23
IEUA
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Manager of Facilities &
Water System Programs
Lucia Diaz (909)993-1631 (909)342-2365 [email protected] 2 GapVax Trucks, Camera Van, 2 Traffic Trucks,
Water Truck, 4"& 6" & 8"
Trash Pumps, Confined
Space Trailer and
Equipment, 10 Yd Dump
truck, Backhoe, 36"-60"
Inflatable Sewer Plug,
Portable Lighting, Cues Pole
Camera
(951)675-1131
Collection System
Supervisor
Daniel Dyer (909)993-1720 (909)292-6314 [email protected]
Cucamonga Valley Water District
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Construction &
Maintenance
Superintendent
Robert Koczko (909)987-2591 (909)912-9718 [email protected] SSO Bypass Reel/Hose/Pump, SRECO
Sewer Easement Machine,
6" Pump, SRECO
Continuous Sewer Rodder
(909)987-2591
Wastewater
Collection's Supervisor
Shawn
Spromberg
(909)483-7413 (909)912-4099 [email protected]
Water Utility James Bryan (909)207-1450 (909)990-5558 [email protected] City of Chino
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Asst. Public Works
Services Manager
Ben Orosco (909)334-3445 (909)772-0517 [email protected] Sewer Vactor Jet Truck, Water Truck, 10 Yd3 Dump
Truck, Backhoe, 4" Water
Pump, 4'' trailered bypass
pump
(909)628-1234
Police
Maintenance Lead
Worker
Andy Llamas (909)334-3430 (909)497-4818 [email protected] City of Chino Hills
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Operations Supervisor Olson
Childress
(909)364-2829 (909)573-4359 [email protected] Vactor Truck, Camera Van, 6" Trash Pump, Backhoe,
Jetter truck , 10 Ton Dump
Truck, Skip Loader.
(909)364-2860
Water and Sewer
Manager
Mark Wiley (909)364-2854 (909)573-4375 [email protected] 657
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Last Updated: 2/17/23
City of Fontana
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Utilities Supervisor Todd
Heagstedt
(909)350-6764 (909)821-8244 [email protected] Vactor Truck, Camera Van, Sewer Rodder, Multi
Trash Pump, Large Dump
Truck, Backhoe & Bobcat
& Loader Tractor
(909)350-7700
Police
Public Works Manager Vacant
City of Montclair
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Public Works
Operations Assistant
Manager
Alex Cardona (909)625-9467 (909)762-1372 [email protected] Sewer Jetter Truck, Camera Van, Water Truck,
Backhoe,1- 7 Yd3 and 2-2
Yd3 Dump Trucks, 8"
Trash Pump, Confined
Space Trailer
(909)621-4711
Police
Lead Sewer Worker Patrick Perez (909)721-0319 [email protected] City of Ontario
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Utilities Supervisor Danny
Fernandez
(909)395-2778 (909)915-5683 [email protected] Vactor/Water Truck, Camera Van, Water Truck,
5 Yd3 Dump Truck,
Backhoe, (2,4,6,8) inch
Trash Pump
(909)721-7246
Utilities Operations
Manager
Andy Marquez (909)395-2683 (909)721-8931 [email protected] City of Upland
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Environmental Quality
Manager
Nicole
deMoet
(909)291-2970 (951)743-7592
(909)367-0449
[email protected] 810 Vactor Truck, SRECO
Flush Truck, Trash Pump
(909)946-7624
Police
Utilities Field
Supervisor
Jeremy
Gendreau
(909)291-2984 (909)376-1197 [email protected]
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Mutual Aid Contact and Resources List
Last Updated: 2/17/23
Jurupa Community Services District
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Utilities
Superintendent
Steve
Hernandez
(951)685-7434
x174
(831)750-9113 [email protected] (2) Vactor Combo Trucks, (1) Straight Jetter, (2)
CCTV Van, SSO Bypass
Trailer Hose Reel W/ 4" &
6"Hose lengths with 6"
HH trash Pump
(951)685-7434
Utility Services Field
Supervisor
Juan
Hernandez
(951)685-7434
x433
(951)237-7106 [email protected]
City of Pomona
Position Name Work # Cell # Email Equipment Available On Call # Water Resources
Manager
Gary
Matthews
(909)620-2255 (909)455-8497 [email protected] (2) Vactor Combo Unit Trucks,(1) Vactor Jetter
(1) CCTV Truck, (4,6)
Trash Pump,
(2)Envirosight Pole
Camera, Confined Space
Equipment.

Wastewater Collection
Crew Chief
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SSSERP Field Report Form
Last Updated: 2/27/23

Name/Phone Number of Person on Scene of Spill:
_________________________________________________
Date: Work Order #: Reviewer’s Initials:
___________
I. Spill Categories
A. Category 1 Spill:
• A spill of any volume of sewage from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under WQ 2022-0103-DWQ Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order, that results in a discharge to:
• a surface water, including 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.
• Exception: Any spill volume not recovered from a drainage conveyance system is a discharge to surface water unless the drainage conveyance system discharges to dedicated stormwater infiltration basin or facility. • A spill from an Enrollee-owned and/or operated lateral that discharges to a surface water.

B. Category 2 Spill:
• A spill of 1,000 gallons or greater, from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under WQ 2022-0103-DWQ Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order, that does not discharge to a surface water.
• A spill of 1,000 gallons or greater that spills out of an Enrollee-owned and/or operated lateral and is caused by a failure or blockage in the sanitary sewer system.

C. Category 3 Spill:
• 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 WQ 2022-0103-DWQ Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems 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 an Enrollee-owned and/or operated lateral and is caused by a failure or blockage in the sanitary sewer system.

D. Category 4 Spill:
• A spill of less than 50 gallons from or caused by a sanitary sewer system regulated under WQ 2022-0103-DWQ Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order, that does not discharge to a surface water.
• A spill of less than 50 gallons that spills out of an Enrollee-owned and/or operated lateral and is caused by a failure or blockage in the sanitary sewer system. 660
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SSSERP Field Report Form
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Physical Location Details:

Spill Location Name: _____________________________________________________________ Latitude of Spill Location: ____________________ Longitude of Spill Location:___________ Street Number: ______________ Street Direction: (N,E,S,W) ______________________ Street Name: _______________________________ City: Ontario State: CA Zip Code:
____________
Cross Street:_____________________________________________________________________ County: San Bernardino Regional Water Quality Control Board: Region 8 - Santa Ana Spill Location Description:
____________________________________________________________________ Spill Details:

Spill Appearance Point: (Mark all that apply)
Building or Structure Force Main or Pressure Sewer Other Sewer System Structure
Gravity Sewer Manhole Pump Station Other (Specify
Below)
Spill Appearance Point Explanation:
___________________________________________________________ Did the spill discharge to a drainage channel and/or surface water? Yes No Name of the receiving water body or potentially receiving discharge:
_____________________________________
Did the spill reach a storm drainpipe? Yes No
If spill reached a storm drainpipe, was all the wastewater fully captured and returned to the sanitary sewer system? Yes No N/A
Private Lateral Spill? Yes No
Name of Responsible Party (for private lateral spills only, if known):________________________ Final Spill Destination (check one): Basin Building or
Structure
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Other Paved Surface Storm Drain Street/Curb and Gutter
Surface Water Unpaved Surface Other (specify)
_______________________________________________________________________________ Explanation of Final Spill Destination (if spill destination is “other”): _______________________ Estimated Spill Volume: _________________ Estimated Volume of Spill Recovered:
____________________
Estimated Current Spill Rate (if applicable):____________________________________________ Estimate Discharge Rate (gallons per minute) Directly into Waters of the States or Indirectly into a Drainage Conveyance System: ______________________________________________________ Estimated Spill Start Date/Time: ____________________________________________________ Date and Time Sanitary Sewer System Agency was Notified of or Discovered Spill:____________ Estimated Operator Arrival Date/Time: _______________________________________________ Estimated Spill End Date/Time: ____________________________________________________ Spill Cause:

Debris-General Debris-Rags Flow exceeded Capacity
Grease Deposition (FOG) Operator Error Pipe Structural Problem/Failure Pump Station Failure Rainfall Exceeded Design Root Intrusion Vandalism Other (specify below)
Spill Cause Explanation (if “Spill Cause” is “Other”): ___________________________________ Where did failure occur? (Choose One): Upper Lateral Main Lower Lateral Other
Explanation of Where Failure Occurred (if “Where did Failure occur” is “Other”): _____________ If Spill Caused by Wet Weather, size of storm: _________________________________________ Diameter of Sewer Pipe at Point of Blockage or Spill Cause (if applicable): __________________ Material of Sewer Pipe at Point of Blockage or Spill Cause (if applicable): __________________ Estimated Age of Sewer Pipe at Point of Blockage or Spill Cause (if applicable): ______________ 662
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Description of Terrain Surrounding Point of Blockage or Spill Cause (if applicable): Flat Mixed Steep
Spill Response Activities (choose all that apply):

Cleaned-up (Mitigated effects of spill) Inspected sewer using CCTV to determine cause
Contained all or portion of spill Restored flow
Returned all or portion of spill to sanitary sewer system Other (specify below) Explanation of Spill Response Activities:
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Spill response completion Date and Time: _____________________________________________ Visual Inspection Results from Impacted Receiving Water: _______________________________ Health Warnings Posted? Yes No
Is there an ongoing investigation? Yes No
Water Quality Samples Analyzed for: (Choose all that apply):

Dissolved oxygen Other chemical indicators (specify below) Biological indicators (specify below) No water quality samples taken Not applicable to this spill Other (specify below)
Explanation of water quality samples analyzed for (if “Water Quality Samples Analyzed for” is “Other chemical indicators”, “Biological indicators”, or “Other”): __________________________ 663
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Water Quality Samples Reported to (choose all that apply):

County Health Agency Regional Water Quality Control Board None of the above
No Water quality samples taken Not applicable to this spill Others Explanation of water quality samples results reported to (if “Water quality samples results reported to” is “others”: __________________________________________________________________ Spill Corrective Action Taken (choose all that apply):

Added to preventive maintenance program Adjusted schedule/method of preventive maintenance
Enforcement action against FOG source Plan rehabilitation or replacement of sewer Repaired sewer Other (specify below)
Explanation of Spill corrective action Taken:
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Overall Spill Description:
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Notification Details
Cal OES Control Number: _________________________________________________________ Cal OES Call Time/Date (Spill 1,000 gallons or greater that is discharging or threatening to discharge to waters of the State): ____________________________________________________ Name/Phone # of person notifying Cal OES: ___________________________________________ Comments:
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OMUC Notification Flowchart
Last Updated: 2/27/23

OMUC receives notification of potential spill.

Operations Division begins initial response.
1 Is the spill coming from a city owned
sanitary sewer system and/or lateral? No
Yes Go to question 2.
2 Is the spill less than 50 gallons and
does not discharge to a surface water? Yes
No Go to question 3.
3 Is the spill equal to or greater than 50
gallons, and less than 1,000 gallons
that does not discharge to a surface
water?
Yes
No Go to question 4.
4 Is the spill a Category 2 spill of 1,000
gallons or greater, that does not
discharge or threaten to discharge to
waters of the State?
Yes
No Go to question 5.
5 Is the spill 1,000 gallons or greater
and discharging, or threatening to
discharge to surface water, including
a surface water body that contains no
flow or volume of water, or a drainage
conveyance system that discharges to
a surface water, when the sewage is
not fully captured and returned to the
sewer system or disposed of
properly?
Yes
Within two (2) hours of becoming aware of the spill, notify the following agencies:

California Office of Emergency Services (800.852.7550)
Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
(951.782.4130 or [email protected])
San Bernardino County Public Health, Environmental Health Services (Normal business hours call 800.442.2283 or for after-hours emergency, contact the Fire Communication
Center at 800.472.2376
If spill enters a flood control district, call the San Bernardino County Flood Control Yard at 909.387.8063 or, for afterhours, 909.356.3805 and provide the CalOES control number.

Category 4
Category 3
Is the spill equal or greater than
1,000 gallons and discharging (or
has potential to discharge) to a
water of the State, or drainage
conveyance system that
discharges to waters of the State?
Voluntary Notification of Spills
from Privately-Owned Laterals
and/or System to California Office
of Emergency Services
(800.852.7550) OR inform,
responsible party that State law
requires such notification to Office
of Emergency Services.

No Notification
Required
Yes
No
Category 2
Category 1
Submit a Draft Spill Report to the online CIWQS Sanitary Sewer System Database within three (3) business days of knowledge of the spill.
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Estimating the Volume of the Sewage Spill
Last Updated: 2/17/23
The determination of accurate volume estimations with defensible methodology is a critical component of sewer spill response. SSO volume dictates the additional steps required of response staff to comply with reporting requirements and deadlines. Collecting the necessary data required is the responsibility of spill response, typically addressed once the area is secured and containment achieved. The most appropriate method to estimate spill volume varies based on conditions unique to each incident. Therefore, the staff member assigned to this task is expected to use their best professional judgement to calculate an estimation that is reasonable, defensible, and supported by the best information available. Justification of all SSO volume estimations is required and must include some or all of the documentation from the incident such as: photos, GIS maps and imagery, SCADA/electronic monitoring, and flow meter data if available.

Method 1: Flow Rate and Duration
The estimated flow rate is multiplied by the duration of the event. (Stop Time – Start Time in minutes) x (Flow Rate in gallons per minute) =Volume in gallons Duration: The minimum duration possible is the time OMUC became aware of the spill to the time flow was restored. If evidence indicates the spill may have begun prior to being reported, additional time is added. This information is typically found during the investigation portion of the spill response by interviewing the first person to report or observe the spill, if applicable by interviewing the property owner/occupant, and reviewing electronic monitoring data.

Flow Rate: The estimated average flow during the spill is determined in the field with manhole flow rate charts. The charts were developed in house using a standard manhole fit with a flow meter and a variable water connection. This training area was designed and built specifically to train staff on spill response and volumetric estimation techniques.

The flowrate in a downstream manhole can be measured prior to flow restoration then remeasured after “blow down” when the blockage is removed. The difference in the two calculations is then used to estimate flow rate during blockage. Other methods may include flow meters and calculating upstream connections. However, methods other than flow rate charts are time consuming and can be impractical to implement in the field.

Method 2: Measured Area Volume
Shape and dimensions are used to calculate area, then depth is either calculated with a measured value or a standard value of 0.0026 for asphalt or 0.0013 for concrete.

Method 3. Best Professional Judgement
Staff is trained in spill response and practices volume estimation as part of their new hire onboarding and continuing education. As each situation is unique and dynamic no one solution will apply to all scenarios. In such cases the best professional judgement of staff will be used to evaluate the existing 666
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Method 4: Recovered Volume
The capacity of the combination vacuum truck freshwater and wastewater tanks are known benchmarks. In the case of larger spills, the number of filled tanks can be tallied. Wash down water must be accounted for with hydrant flow meters or by tallying the number of times the freshwater tank is refilled. Subtracting washdown water total from the recovered wastewater total establishes a minimum volume which can be used as a starting point or as a way to check calculations. Similar concepts would apply to pumps with a known GPM if multiplied by the operating time in minutes. 667
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Estimating the Volume of the Sewage Spill
Last Updated: 2/17/23
U
USE YOUR RESOURCES • Call for backup to meet you on site with the Vactor
• Call Supervisor
• Call Mutual Aid (if needed)
• Call EPD (if needed)
R
RESPOND WITHIN 15

MINUTES
• Be prepared if you are on call
• Familiarize yourself with the layout of the City
• Spill Response Kit to include:
• PPE, SSO Binder, Traffic Control, Sandbags,
Meter Key, Pick/Bar, shovel, Broom, Bleach,
Flashlight
G
GATHER

INFORMATION
• Is there really a spill?
• Is it our responsibility?
• When did it start?
• Where is it now?
• Where might it be when it stops?
E

EVALUATE

CONDITIONS
• Where are the catch basins and how do we protect
them?
• Can we break through quickly to restore flow?
• Do we need to setup bypass?
• Do we need to shut off water service?
N

NEVER JEOPARDIZE

YOUR SAFETY
• Setup traffic control as needed to maintain a safe
workspace for staff and public distance from spill
• Use all appropriate PPE
• If you feel unsafe Do Not proceed
• Call staff, supervisor, PD, Fire
C

CONTAIN COLLECT

CLEAN CORRECT
• Contain- sequester and divert spill away from
stormwater conveyance system to an area it can be
recovered.
• Collect- recover spilled sewage with vactor and
return to downstream manhole
• Clean-wash down and sanitize area, recover debris
and solids
• Correct-How to we restore flow?
Y

YOUR ACTIONS MAKE

THE DIFFERENCE
Rapid response from dedicated professionals committed to protecting the City funds, reputation and public health.

Over 10.3 MGD of sewage transported through over 425
miles of lines much of which was installed in 1950s with 1 reportable spill in FY 21-22.
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Last Updated: 2/17/23
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Receiving Water Inspection/Sampling Log
Last Updated: 2/17/23
Date _______________________ Time _______________ Name_____________________ Spill Date ______________
Spill Location ___________________________________________________________________ Receiving Water Location _________________________________________________________ Sewage Color None ☐ Light ☐ Moderate ☐ Heavy ☐
Sewage Foam None ☐ Light ☐ Moderate ☐ Heavy ☐
Sewage Solids None ☐ Light ☐ Moderate ☐ Heavy ☐
Sewage Odor None ☐ Mild ☐ Moderate ☐ Severe ☐
Aquatic Life No adverse impact observed ☐
Impacted ☐ Describe____________________________________________ Photographs None ☐ Conveyance System ☐ Upstream ☐ Discharge ☐ Downstream ☐ Warning Signs None ☐ Upstream ☐ Discharge ☐ Downstream ☐ Samples None ☐
Upstream ☐ Location Description: _______________________________________________ Site and flow conditions: ______________________________________________ Discharge ☐ Location Description: ________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Site and flow conditions: _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Downstream ☐ Location Description: _________________________________________________ Site and flow conditions: ______________________________________________ 671
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Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Water Quality Monitoring Plan Last Updated: 2/17/23 This guidance document is written to aid in implementation of monitoring required under State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ. In the event of a spill where 50,000 gallons or more are spilled or discharged into surface waters (e.g., Day Creek Channel, Cucamonga Creek Channel, or the Santa Ana River), the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company (OMUC) Utilities staff must ensure samples are collected each day of the duration of the spill, at the four locations noted in Table 1 below within 18 hours of becoming aware of the spill. Analytes, containers/preservatives, and holding times are outlined in Table 2 below.

Table 1: Sample Locations
Location ID Location Description
DCS-001 A point in a drainage conveyance system before the drainage conveyance system flow discharges into a receiving water.

RSW-001 A point in the receiving water where sewage initially enters the receiving water.

RSW-001U A point in the receiving water, upstream of the point of sewage discharge, to capture ambient conditions absent of sewage discharge impacts.

RSW-001D A point in the receiving water, downstream of the point of sewage discharge, where the spill material is fully mixed with the receiving water.

Table 2: Sample Information Per Sample Location
Container/Preservative Constituents Method Holding Time (1) plastic pint with H2SO4, on ice Ammonia SM 4500-NH3H 28 days (1) 120 mL IDEXX sterile plastic bottle
with Na2S2O3, on ice
Total coliform, fecal coliform, & E.
coli SM 9221-B,C,F 8 hours
(1) 120 mL IDEXX sterile plastic bottle
with Na2S2O3, on ice
Enterococcus and Fecal
Streptococcus SM 9230B 8 hours
A cooler marked “Wastewater Samples” containing containers, chain-of-custody (COC) forms and labels is kept in the OMUC Environmental Division. The chain of custody form must be completed by OMUC Utilities staff or the City contracted laboratory or by its environmental consultant when samples are collected, and it must accompany samples from time of collection to time of receipt by the contract laboratory. Each time samples are transferred to another individual’s possession; the COC must be signed by the person relinquishing samples and the person taking possession.

Pickup or delivery of samples to the contract laboratory must be coordinated immediately to ensure the samples are processed within the 8-hour holding time limit. Laboratory information is provided below.

1. E.S. Babcock & Sons Laboratories, 6100 Quail Valley Court, Riverside, CA, (951) 653-3351. Contacts include Tiffany Gomez, CEO, Cell Phone: (949)-653-3351; Urvashi Patel VP of Operations, Cell Phone (951)-675-9910; Samiyah Falcone, Microbiology Manager, cell phone (951)- 217-7826; and Omar Sosa, Field Operations Manager, Cell Phone: (909) 224-0498.

2. If the contract laboratory listed above is unable to perform field sampling, then contact the City consultant: EEC Environmental, One City Boulevard West, Suite 1800, Orange, CA 92868 ATTN: Joseph Jenkins, QISP, Project Manager/FOG Program Manager O (714) 667-2300 | D (714) 954-2507 | C (562) 447-4109
[email protected]
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3. If E.S. Babcock & Sons Laboratories is unable to analyze samples then contact: BSK Associates, San Bernardino Analytical, 350 East Commercial Road, Suite #110, San Bernardino, CA 92408, (909) 796-2059.

Tina Green
Business Development Associate
BSK Associates
C: 559-262-7036
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OMUC and City Contact Numbers
Last Updated: 2/10/25
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NAME CITY PHONE # PHONE #1 PHONE #2
Albert Gastelum (909) 395-2770 (951) 232-7624 (951) 789-8481 Andy Marquez (909) 395-2683 (909) 982-2539 (909) 721-8931 Jesus "Robert" Castellanos (909) 395-2621 (909) 721-6636 Ernesto "Alonzo" Davalos (909) 395-2656 (909) 270-1432
Daniel Fernandez (909) 395-2624 (909) 915-5683
Sergio Macias (909) 395-2693 (626) 672-8402
Robert Torres (909) 395-2693 (909) 708-3693
Antonio Rodriguez (909) 781-0555
David Meza (626) 602-5642
Gregory Stube (626) 271-5851
Martin Gomez (714) 200-5060
Mike Schaffran (909) 917-4757
Reuben Reyes (909) 730-1627
Abraham Ocampo (657) 282-9341
Anthuan Chambers (909) 239-6363
Daniel Santizo (909) 461-5662
Ed Watson (909) 239-4412
Erick Caldera (714) 476-9092
Ernie Diaz (909) 260-7598
Joseph Soria (909) 831-7181
Luis Macias (909) 487-7748
Mike Gonzalez (951) 907-2996
Marcos Ortiz (909) 419-0707
Santiago Costantino (909) 565-7945
Tony Laguna (909) 921-1034
Victor Romero (626) 673-0852
William Vess (626) 862-6446
David Suarez (909) 225-9903
Gabrial Lara (626) 374-2307
Manny Gonzalez (909) 210-2235
Moises Castro (951) 225-2826
Albert Dias (909) 268-7423
Andrew Moreno
Christian Garcia (909) 341-3464
Dennis Lopez
Eduardo Pichardo
Gabriel Martinez
Javier Martinez (909) 938-2694
Ricky Ayala (909) 247-5042
Vincent Parra (909) 544-0836
Utilities Maintenance Workers
Senior Utilities Technicians
Utilities Service Representatives
Utilities Technicians
Utilities Service Representatives (Continued)
Utilities Supervisors
Utilities
Operations
February 2023
Assistant Utilities General Manager - Utilities Engineering & Operations Utilities Operations Division Manager
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OMUC and City Contact Numbers
Last Updated: 2/10/2025
Operations Division personnel shall include the Environmental Services Stormwater section in their sewer spill response activities. Please refer to Attachment 8 for more information and see their contact information noted below.

Environmental Services Stormwater Contact Information:

Mainline: (909) 395-2025
Email: [email protected]
Emergency contact: Jeffrey Tang
[email protected]
(909) 395-2128
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Smart Covers Locations
Last Updated: 2/17/23
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Stormwater Response and Contact Information
Last Updated: 3/14/23
Purpose:

The SOP objectives are to establish a response to Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) when entering the City’s storm drain system.

Scope:

The Stormwater Division implements the scope of this SOP and outlines the procedures to be followed by staff involved in the process. It provides guidelines for managing stormwater and addresses the occurrence of Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) that may impact the stormwater system. The Stormwater Division will coordinate with other departments to respond effectively to SSO incidents.

Definitions:

Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO): Any overflow, spill, release, discharge, or diversion of untreated or partially treated wastewater from a sanitary sewer system.

Storm Water: Storm water is defined by US EPA as the runoff generated when precipitation from rain and snowmelt events flows over land or impervious surfaces without percolating into the ground.

Stormwater Contact:

Mainline: (909) 395-2025
Email: [email protected]
Emergency contact: Jeffrey Tang
[email protected]
(909) 395-2128
Response by the Stormwater Division:

In the event a report of a sewer spill has occurred, and the City's storm drain system may be impacted, the Stormwater Division shall proceed with the following course of action; • The Stormwater Division will inform the caller that the spill needs to be addressed immediately and any runoff to the storm drain system must be prevented. • If the caller is unable to address the spill immediately, the Stormwater Division will require them to contact the following to tend to the spill,
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Stormwater Response and Contact Information
Last Updated: 3/14/23
o Call Public Works (909) 395-2778 for spill containment o Follow the proper chain of command for reporting, see Chapter 7 of the SSSERP.

Reporting:
 Verify if the spill has been addressed. If addressed, close out with a follow-up report. If the issue is still outstanding, start with a Notice of Correction (NOC). If the issue is not addressed, proceed to a Notice of Violation (NOV).
 Create a report
 The report Issued to the business that created the incident  Enter into MS4 database
o General information
 Time and date
 Reported
o Location of Material/Discharge
 Property Owner information
 Coordinates
 Location description
 Extent of material discharge
 Did material enter the storm drain system
o Description of Material/Discharge
 Type
 Started
 Ended
 Amount and state
 Probable cause
o Source
 Contact
 Phone number
o Notification
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• Contact
• Phone number
o Enforcement
 Contact
 Enforcement level
 Date issued
 Action taken
o Follow-up
 Description of required follow-up
 Date issued
 Date due
 Date resolved
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APPENDIX N

SSO WATER QUALITY MONITORING PLAN
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Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Water Quality Monitoring Plan Last Updated: 2/17/23
www.eecenvironmental.com

1. If E.S. Babcock & Sons Laboratories is unable to analyze samples then contact: BSK Associates, San Bernardino Analytical, 350 East Commercial Road, Suite #110, San Bernardino, CA 92408, (909) 796-2059.

Tina Green
Business Development Associate
BSK Associates
C: 559-262-7036
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APPENDIX O

RECEIVING WATER INSPECTION

SAMPLING LOG
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Receiving Water Inspection/Sampling Log
Last Updated: 2/17/23
Date _______________________ Time _______________ Name_____________________ Spill Date ______________
Spill Location ___________________________________________________________________ Receiving Water Location _________________________________________________________ Sewage Color None ☐ Light ☐ Moderate ☐ Heavy ☐
Sewage Foam None ☐ Light ☐ Moderate ☐ Heavy ☐
Sewage Solids None ☐ Light ☐ Moderate ☐ Heavy ☐
Sewage Odor None ☐ Mild ☐ Moderate ☐ Severe ☐
Aquatic Life No adverse impact observed ☐
Impacted ☐ Describe____________________________________________ Photographs None ☐ Conveyance System ☐ Upstream ☐ Discharge ☐ Downstream ☐ Warning Signs None ☐ Upstream ☐ Discharge ☐ Downstream ☐ Samples None ☐
Upstream ☐ Location Description: _______________________________________________ Site and flow conditions: ______________________________________________ Discharge ☐ Location Description: ________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Site and flow conditions: _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Downstream ☐ Location Description: _________________________________________________ Site and flow conditions: ______________________________________________ 684

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ONTARIO EMPLOYEE CONTACT LIST
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OMUC and City Contact Numbers
Last Updated: 2/4/25
Utilities
Executive Administration
Last Revision February 2025
NAME CITY PHONE # PHONE #1 PHONE #2
Utilities General Manager
Scott Burton (909) 395-2682 (909) 721-7172
Assistant Utilities General Manager – Utilities Administration and Customer Service Michael Sigsbee (909) 395-2653 (951) 351-8786 (951) 675-5168 Assistant Utilities General Manager – Utilities Engineering and Operations Albert Gastelum (909) 395-2770 (951) 232-7624 (951) 789-8481 Senior Administrative Assistant
Judith Gutierrez (909) 395-2718

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NAME CITY PHONE # PHONE #1 PHONE #2
Assistant Utilities General Manager – Utilities Engineering and Operations Albert Gastelum (909) 395-2770 (951) 232-7624 (951) 789-8481 Utilities Operations Division Manager
Andy Marquez (909) 395-2683 (909) 982-2539 (909) 721-8931 Utilities Supervisors
Jesus “Robert” Castellanos (909) 395-2621 (909) 721-6636 Ernesto “Alonzo” Davalos (909) 395-2656 (909) 270-1432
Daneil Fernandez (909) 395-2624 (909) 915-5683
Sergio Macias (909) 395-2693 (626) 672-8402
Robert Torres (909) 395-2693 (909) 708-3693
Senior Utilities Technicians
Antonio Rodriguez (909) 781-0555
David Meza (626) 602-5642
Gregory Stube (626) 721-5851
Martin Gomez (714)200-5060
Mike Schaffran (909) 917-4757
Reuben Reyes (909) 370-1627
Utilities Technicians
Abraham Ocampo (657) 282-9341
Anthuan Chambers (909) 239-6363
Daniel Santizo (909) 461-5662
Ed Watson (909) 239-4412
Erick Caldera (714) 476-9092
Ernie Diaz (909) 260-7598
Joseph Soia (909) 831-7181
Luis Macias (909) 487-7748
Mike Gonzalez (951) 907-2996
Marcos Ortiz (909) 419-0707
Santiago Costantino (909) 565-7945
Tony Laguna (909) 921-1034
Victor Romero (626) 673-0852
William Vess (626) 862-6446
Utilities Services Representatives
David Suarez (909) 225-9903
Gabrial Lara (626) 225-9903
Manny Gonzalez (909) 210-2235
Moises Castro (951) 225-2826
Utilities Maintenance Workers
Albert Dias (909) 268-7423
Andrew Moreno
Christian Garcia (909) 341-3464
Dennis Lopez
Eduardo Pichardo
Gabriel Martinez
Javier Martinez (909) 938-2694
Ricky Ayala (909) 247-5042
Vincent Parra (909) 544-0836

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Environmental Programs
Last Revision February 2025
NAME CITY PHONE # PHONE #1 PHONE #2
Assistant Utilities General Manager – Utilities Engineering and Operation Albert Gastelum (909) 395-2770 (951)232-7624 (951) 789-8481 Environmental Programs Manager
Michael Birmelin (909) 395-2661 (909) 638-8073
Engineering Aide
Jonathan Chang (909) 395-2671 (909) 638-7210
Water/Wastewater Technicians
Maison Paps (909) 395-2664 (909) 261-1273
Dakoda Dickey (909) 395-2650 (909) 781-7853
Christian Johnson (909) 395-2464 (909) 638-8298
Environmental Technician
Jose Ibarra (909) 395-2156 (909) 730-4006
Oscar Rodiguez (909) 395-2926 (909) 638-7221
Administrative Intern
Sonia Pena (909) 395-2613
Operations Division personnel shall include the Environmental Services Stormwater section in their sewer spill response activities. Please refer to Attachment 8 for more information and see their contact information noted below.

Environmental Services Stormwater Contact Information:

Mainline: (909) 395-2025
Email: [email protected]
Emergency contact: Jeffrey Tang
[email protected]
(909) 395-2128

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APPENDIX R

SSO VOLUME ESTIMATION WORKSHEET
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Estimating the Volume of the Sewage Spill
Last Updated: 2/17/23
The determination of accurate volume estimations with defensible methodology is a critical component of sewer spill response. SSO volume dictates the additional steps required of response staff to comply with reporting requirements and deadlines. Collecting the necessary data required is the responsibility of spill response, typically addressed once the area is secured and containment achieved. The most appropriate method to estimate spill volume varies based on conditions unique to each incident. Therefore, the staff member assigned to this task is expected to use their best professional judgement to calculate an estimation that is reasonable, defensible, and supported by the best information available. Justification of all SSO volume estimations is required and must include some or all of the documentation from the incident such as: photos, GIS maps and imagery, SCADA/electronic monitoring, and flow meter data if available.

Method 1: Flow Rate and Duration
The estimated flow rate is multiplied by the duration of the event. (Stop Time – Start Time in minutes) x (Flow Rate in gallons per minute) =Volume in gallons Duration: The minimum duration possible is the time OMUC became aware of the spill to the time flow was restored. If evidence indicates the spill may have begun prior to being reported, additional time is added. This information is typically found during the investigation portion of the spill response by interviewing the first person to report or observe the spill, if applicable by interviewing the property owner/occupant, and reviewing electronic monitoring data.

Flow Rate: The estimated average flow during the spill is determined in the field with manhole flow rate charts. The charts were developed in house using a standard manhole fit with a flow meter and a variable water connection. This training area was designed and built specifically to train staff on spill response and volumetric estimation techniques.

The flowrate in a downstream manhole can be measured prior to flow restoration then remeasured after “blow down” when the blockage is removed. The difference in the two calculations is then used to estimate flow rate during blockage. Other methods may include flow meters and calculating upstream connections. However, methods other than flow rate charts are time consuming and can be impractical to implement in the field.

Method 2: Measured Area Volume
Shape and dimensions are used to calculate area, then depth is either calculated with a measured value or a standard value of 0.0026 for asphalt or 0.0013 for concrete.

Method 3. Best Professional Judgement
Staff is trained in spill response and practices volume estimation as part of their new hire onboarding and continuing education. As each situation is unique and dynamic no one solution will apply to all scenarios. In such cases the best professional judgement of staff will be used to evaluate the existing 690
2 data in totality and determine the most reasonable estimation possible. This must include photographs, GIS mapping, flow meter readings, SCADA, Smart Meter, visual comparisons, modified Manning Equations if sufficient information is available.

Method 4: Recovered Volume
The capacity of the combination vacuum truck freshwater and wastewater tanks are known benchmarks. In the case of larger spills, the number of filled tanks can be tallied. Wash down water must be accounted for with hydrant flow meters or by tallying the number of times the freshwater tank is refilled. Subtracting washdown water total from the recovered wastewater total establishes a minimum volume which can be used as a starting point or as a way to check calculations. Similar concepts would apply to pumps with a known GPM if multiplied by the operating time in minutes. 691
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USE YOUR RESOURCES • Call for backup to meet you on site with the Vactor
• Call Supervisor
• Call Mutual Aid (if needed)
• Call EPD (if needed)
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RESPOND WITHIN 15

MINUTES
• Be prepared if you are on call
• Familiarize yourself with the layout of the City
• Spill Response Kit to include:
• PPE, SSO Binder, Traffic Control, Sandbags,
Meter Key, Pick/Bar, shovel, Broom, Bleach,
Flashlight
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GATHER

INFORMATION
• Is there really a spill?
• Is it our responsibility?
• When did it start?
• Where is it now?
• Where might it be when it stops?
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EVALUATE

CONDITIONS
• Where are the catch basins and how do we protect
them?
• Can we break through quickly to restore flow?
• Do we need to setup bypass?
• Do we need to shut off water service?
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NEVER JEOPARDIZE

YOUR SAFETY
• Setup traffic control as needed to maintain a safe
workspace for staff and public distance from spill
• Use all appropriate PPE
• If you feel unsafe Do Not proceed
• Call staff, supervisor, PD, Fire
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CONTAIN COLLECT

CLEAN CORRECT
• Contain- sequester and divert spill away from
stormwater conveyance system to an area it can be
recovered.
• Collect- recover spilled sewage with vactor and
return to downstream manhole
• Clean-wash down and sanitize area, recover debris
and solids
• Correct-How to we restore flow?
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YOUR ACTIONS MAKE

THE DIFFERENCE
Rapid response from dedicated professionals committed to protecting the City funds, reputation and public health.

Over 10.3 MGD of sewage transported through over 425
miles of lines much of which was installed in 1950s with 1 reportable spill in FY 21-22.
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APPENDIX S

FOG MANUAL
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City of Ontario

FATS, OILS, AND GREASE (FOG)

CONTROL PROGRAM MANUAL
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Table of Contents

1.0 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

1.1 Definitions

1.2 Overview

1.3 Program Applicability

2.0 FSE Development Process

2.1 Fog Control Review

2.2 Review Elements

2.3 Food Service Establishment Wastewater Permit Application

3.0 Grease Interceptors

3.1 Fixture Connections

3.2 Used Cooking Oil Containers

4.0 Kitchen Best Management Practices (BMPs)

4.1 Record Keeping

4.2 Inspections

4.3 Self-Monitoring Reports (SMR’s)
Appendices
Appendix A: Plumbing Segregation Example
Appendix B: Grease Interceptor Standard Plan
Appendix C: FSE Wastewater Permit Application
Appendix D: SMR Reporting Form
Appendix E: Licensed Grease Hauler
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1.0 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
a) Purpose:

The purpose of this fats oil and grease (FOG) handbook is to provide information and guidance to food service establishments (FSEs) to help them reduce the volume of FOG discharged into the City of Ontario's sewer system. This handbook aims to assist FSEs in complying with applicable state and federal laws and to reduce or eliminate the threat of interference with the operation and maintenance of the city's sewer collection system and the publicly owned treatment works (POTW).
b) Objectives:

Provide Best Management Practices (BMPs): Offer FSEs a list of BMPs that may reduce FOG in the wastewater discharged into the city sewer collection system.

Educate on Grease Control Systems: Equip FSEs with the knowledge to properly maintain their grease control systems.

Ensure Legal Compliance: Inform FSEs of the legal requirements necessary to comply with applicable state and federal laws.

1.1 DEFINITIONS
a) Best management practices (BMPs) are defined at Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations 403.3(e) as schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures, and other management practices to implement the general and specific prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a)(1) and (b). BMPs also include pretreatment requirements, operating procedures, and practices to control plant site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or waste disposal, or drainage from raw materials storage.
b) Business means an industrial or commercial enterprise. c) Collection system means the combined pipes, conduits, manholes, and other structures, usually underground, whose purpose is to convey sanitary wastewater. d) Discharge means sewerage or wastewater which is released into or allowed to enter the public sewerage system.
e) Domestic wastewater means the liquid and solid waste derived from the ordinary living processes of humans, free from industrial wastewater, and of such character as to permit satisfactory treatment and disposal by conventional sewerage treatment processes. f) Industrial user (IU) means any user, business, or facility that discharges or causes a discharge of non-domestic waste directly or indirectly into the City sewerage system. g) Industrial wastewater or industrial waste means any waste or substance spilled, discharged, flowing, or allowed to escape from any producing, manufacturing, processing, chemical, waste or materials storage area, institutional, governmental, or agricultural operation or 699
from any other operation, or from the development, recovery or processing of any material resource. Industrial wastewater includes but is not limited to waste and/or wastewater resulting from equipment maintenance and cleaning, product coating, coloring, painting, plating, treating, degreasing or cleaning, heating and cooling systems, and water treatment devices. Industrial wastewater does not include domestic wastewater and unpolluted water as defined in this chapter. Any wastewater that is hauled by truck, rail or other means, and discharged into the sewerage system, shall be considered industrial wastewater, regardless of the original source.
h) Interceptor means a treatment system designed, constructed and operated for the purpose of removing and retaining sand, oil, and grease from wastewater by differential gravity separation before discharge to the sewerage system. This term shall include both oil and grease interceptors and sand and oil interceptors.
i) Interference means a discharge that alone or in conjunction with a discharge or discharges from other sources:

1. Inhibits or disrupts the POTW, its treatment processes or operations, or its sludge processes, use or disposal; and

2. Is a cause or threatens to cause, a violation of any requirement of the POTW's NPDES permit (including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation) or of the prevention of sewerage sludge use or disposal in compliance with the following statutory provisions and ordinance or permits issued hereinafter (or more stringent state or local regulations): Section 405 of the Clean Water Act, the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA) [including Title II, more commonly referred to as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and including state regulations contained in any state sludge management plan prepared pursuant to Subtitle D of SWDA], the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, and the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act.
j) Pretreatment or treatment means the reduction of the amount of pollutants, the elimination of pollutants, or the alteration of the nature of pollutant properties in wastewater to a less harmful state prior to or in lieu of discharging or otherwise introducing such pollutants to a POTW. The reduction or alteration can be obtained by physical, chemical or biological processes, or process changes by other means except as prohibited by 40 CFR 403.6(d). k) Pretreatment facility or pretreatment facilities means an industrial wastewater regional treatment plant consisting of one (1) or more treatment devices designed to remove sufficient pollutants from wastewaters to allow a user to comply with EPA, state or local effluent limitations for legal discharge to a POTW.
l) Pretreatment program means a program required by the IEUA NPDES permit to remove some pollutants from non-domestic wastewater before it is discharged into the sewer system.
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m) Pretreatment requirements means any substantive or procedural requirement related to pretreatment imposed on a user, other than a pretreatment standard. n) Publicly owned treatment works (POTW)" means all sewerage facilities used for collecting, conveying, pumping, treating, and disposing of sewerage, whether these facilities are operated and maintained by the City or IEUA. o) Shall is mandatory.

1.2 OVERVIEW
How is it Generated?
What is FOG?
Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) are
substances derived from cooking
and food preparation. FOG is a
common byproduct in food service
establishments (FSE’s), such as
restaurants, bakeries, and kitchens.

Understanding FOG and its impact
on the sewer system is crucial for
effective management and
prevention of sewer blockages and
overflows.

FOG is generated from cooking oils,
meat fats, batters, butter, margarine,
lard, and other food preparation
sources.
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How does FOG Enter the Sewer System?
FOG enters the sewer system primarily through kitchen sinks, floor drains, and dishwashers.

When FSE’s wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils coated residues, the fats, oils, and grease are carried into the drains. Additionally, cleaning kitchen floors and disposing of mop water containing FOG allows it to enter floor drains. Improper disposal practices, such as pouring used cooking oil and grease directly down the drain, significantly contribute to the problem. These activities cause FOG to accumulate in the sewer lines, leading to blockages and potential sanitary sewer overflows.

Why is FOG an Issue?
FOG can build up in sewer lines, leading to blockages that obstruct the flow of wastewater.

These blockages can cause sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), which present significant health hazards and can be costly to address. SSOs may result in untreated sewage spilling onto streets and entering storm drains, creeks, and other bodies of water. To address and prevent these problems, the City of Ontario must follow state regulations and establish a FOG Control Program.

1.3 FOG Program Applicability
Per the City’s Ordinance, facilities that are engaged in food preparation for consumption by the public desiring to discharge wastewater into the City sewerage system, and have been determined to have a reasonable potential to negatively affect the City of Ontario collection system or POTW.

This ordinance applies to a wide range of establishments, including but not limited to:
➢ Restaurants and Cafes: Any establishment where food is prepared and served directly to customers.
➢ Cafeterias and Dining Halls: Facilities in schools, hospitals, senior centers and office buildings that prepare food.
➢ Bakeries and Delis: Establishments involved in the preparation and sale of baked goods, sandwiches, donuts, and other ready-to-eat foods.
➢ Grocery Stores and Supermarkets: Stores with food preparation areas, such as delis, bakeries, and hot food sections.
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➢ Catering Services: Companies that prepare and deliver food for events, including those that operate out of commercial kitchens.
➢ Entertainment Facilities: Such as movie theaters, bars and pubs, amusement parks, and sports venues that offer food and beverages.

2.0 FSE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
All new FSEs planning to open a business in the City of Ontario must follow the same process for obtaining the necessary permits and approval prior to opening their business.

Development Approval Process:

1. The planned new FSE must begin by visiting the City Planning & Building Agency to confirm the proposed business activity is permitted in the desired locations. If the business activity is permitted, the City Planning & Building Department will notify the applicant. The Planning and Building Agency will direct the applicant to obtain an OMUC Environmental Programs review and conditions of approval prior to proceeding with the process.

2. The FSE will determine if physical alterations to the building or the interior will be required.

If alterations are necessary, the FSE is required to obtain a building permit for the alterations.

The FSE must pass final building inspections if alterations were required. The Building and Safety Department will require OMUC Environmental Program to review prior to accepting plans for a new FSE or remodel.

2.1 FOG Control Review
If at any point during the facility development process it is identified that the new facility is an FSE, the details of the proposed new FSE shall be submitted to OMUC Environmental Program for review. The OMUC Environmental Programs Division has developed an application form that is available on the City’s website at https://www.ontarioca.gov/OMUC/Utilities (Under the Pretreatment drop down). An example of the FSE Wastewater Discharge Application Form is also available in Appendix C. Each new FSE should complete and submit the Original Wet Signature application form to the OMUC Environmental Programs Office located at 1425 S Bon View Ave Ontario, CA 91761. All potential new or remodeling FSEs are required to undergo an OMUC Environmental Programs plan review prior to opening their business.

2.2 Review Elements
During the review process, there are multiple elements OMUC Environmental Program staff will review to make their determination as to the grease interceptor requirements for the FSE. The focus of the review elements is to determine the potential risk the FSE will have to discharge FOG to the sewer system. The following items are reviewed:
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• Presence of cooking equipment within the FSE: Higher risk cooking equipment (e.g., deep fryers, grills, griddles, stove, and kettles) can result in high FOG production within an FSE. FSEs planning to install these types of equipment are required to install a gravity grease interceptor.

Some cooking equipment typically does not produce high quantities of FOG (e.g., microwaves, toaster ovens, bakery ovens only).
• Remodeling not resulting in increased potential for FOG production: If the FSE is being evaluated for a remodel and is not a new FSE, then the planned remodel will factor into the decision for the grease interceptor requirements.
• Remodeling work requiring under-slab plumbing, an increase in seating, and increase in kitchen size, change in food preparation equipment: Any one of these scenarios could result in an increase in FOG production and are justifications for requiring the FSE to install a gravity grease interceptor.

2.3 Food Service Establishment (FSE) Wastewater Permit
Application
The Food Service Establishment (FSE) Wastewater Permit Application is essential for all food service establishments intending to discharge wastewater into the City of Ontario sewerage system.

This application collects detailed information about the FSE’s operations and wastewater management practices. Submitting the application accurately and promptly is crucial for compliance and operational efficiency. The application includes sections on company information, FSE description, and specific details about grease interceptors and waste management practices.

It must be signed by an authorized representative of the FSE, certifying the accuracy and completeness of the information provided. The application must be submitted as the original wet signature document and can only be mailed or hand-delivered to the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company, Environmental Programs, at 1425 South Bon View Ave, Ontario, CA 91761.

3.0 GREASE INTERCEPTORS
A food service establishment discharging grease wastes which, under the conditions existing in the downstream sewers, could cause or threaten to cause stoppage or grease accumulations, shall install an approved grease and oil interceptor and regularly maintain it so as to prevent excessive discharges of grease and oil into the sewerage system. The facility’s grease waste lines must be separated from the sanitary waste lines. Appendix A provides an example of the plumbing that is required to be segregated from a grease interceptor.

The interceptor shall be watertight, structurally sound, durable, properly maintained, and easily accessible for inspection and cleaning to assure that the accumulation of sand, oil or grease does not impair the efficiency of the interceptor or pass through the device. At no time shall any 704
material, debris, obstacle, or obstruction be placed in such a manner as to prevent immediate access to the Interceptor.

Maintenance Requirements
Each food service facility must adhere to the primary maintenance requirement for grease interceptors, known as the 20% rule. This rule mandates that interceptors be pumped when the total volume of captured grease and solid material displaces more than 20% of the interceptor's capacity, as measured by an approved dipping method. Additionally, maintenance is required when the floatable grease layer exceeds six inches in depth or when the settleable solids layer exceeds eight inches in depth. If the interceptor fails to retain or capture oils and grease effectively, or if the removal efficiency falls below eighty percent, maintenance must also be performed. Periodic inspections may be conducted to ensure compliance, and failure to maintain the interceptor and keep adequate records may result in enforcement actions against the property owner or user.

3.1 Fixture Connections
When determining which fixtures should be connected to a grease interceptor, the best rule of thumb is that any fixture that could receive grease waste from the food service process should be connected to a grease interceptor. Table 3.2-1, Grease Interceptor Fixture Connections, lists the fixtures that should be connected to grease interceptors. This guide is subject to change, and additional sinks and drains may be required for connection if significant FOG accumulation is identified in the private sewer lateral connection or downstream public sewer line. 705
Table 3.2-1, Grease Interceptor Fixture Connections
Fixture Typical Location Potential For FOG Pretreatment Connection
3-Comp Sink Dish Wash Area High Required
Pre-Rinse Sink Dish Wash Area High Required
Floor Sink/Floor
Drains/Trench Drains
Dish Wash Area Moderate Required
Mop Sink Anywhere Moderate Required
Dishwasher Dish Wash Area Moderate Never
Prep-Sink Food Prep Area Moderate/Low Required
Floor Sink/Floor Drain Food Prep Area Moderate/Low Required Hand Sinks Anywhere Low Not Required
Drains for Ice Machine
Condensate or Soda
Machines
Anywhere Low Not Required
Toilets and Hand Sinks Restrooms N/A Never

3.2 Used Cooking Oil Containers
Used cooking oil containers are essential for managing and disposing of oils, greases, and greasy solids from kitchen activities. These containers help keep these substances separate from the water that goes down the drain during dishwashing and kitchen cleaning. It's important to have clear procedures for staff to follow, ensuring that all oils and grease are placed into the container before any washing happens.

Proper use of these containers includes making sure the collected grease and oils are removed and disposed of lawfully. This applies to waste collected from both grease traps and interceptors, as well as the materials in the collection container. By using these containers correctly, you help prevent clogs and overflows in the sewer system, keeping things running smoothly and protecting the environment.
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4.0 KITCHEN BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
(BMPs)
Best Management Practices (BMPs) are simple steps that food service establishments (FSEs) can follow to reduce the amount of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) that go down the drains. These practices help prevent clogged pipes and sewer overflows, which can be costly and harmful to the environment. To start, FSEs should regularly clean their grease interceptors to prevent grease buildup. Proper disposal of used cooking oils and grease in designated containers is essential, and licensed grease haulers should be used for their removal. Scraping leftover food and grease into the trash before washing dishes can significantly reduce the amount of grease entering the wastewater system, reducing interceptor maintenance costs.

Using drain screens in sinks helps catch food particles and debris, and regularly cleaning these screens keeps them effective. Pots, pans, and utensils should be wiped to remove excess grease before washing, further minimizing grease entering the sink. Training kitchen staff on these BMPs and the importance of preventing grease from going down the drains is crucial; reminders and guidelines should be posted in visible areas, such as the provided BMP posters. Regular maintenance of kitchen equipment, such as exhaust hoods and grease traps, is necessary to prevent grease buildup. Additionally, implementing a spill control plan to manage grease spills promptly with absorbent materials helps maintain a clean and efficient kitchen environment. By following these BMPs, FSEs can significantly reduce the amount of grease entering the sewer system, ensuring efficient operations and environmental protection.

For additional guidance, refer to the BMP posters available from the City, which provide clear instructions for employees to follow in the kitchen. These posters should be prominently displayed to help staff understand and implement BMPs effectively.

Examples of Effective BMP’s:
▪ Regular self-inspections of grease interceptor to ensure functionality. ▪ Properly maintain floor drain screens to prevent debris and food particles from reaching the interceptor.
▪ Properly dispose of food waste and cooking oils prior to washing. ▪ Conduct routine employee training to ensure staff understand effective BMP’s. ▪ Scheduled cleaning of exhaust hoods and appropriate disposal of the waste. ▪ Make BMP posters visible in areas where BMP activities are conducted. ▪ Have a spill kit onsite, ready for use at all times.
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4.1 Record Keeping
Proper record keeping is essential for compliance with the City of Ontario’s FOG Control Program. Food service establishments (FSEs) must retain records for all waste and wastewater generated, including maintenance logs for pretreatment systems and wastewater monitoring results, for at least four years. These records must be available on-site for inspection and copying by the Administrator.

Hauling records for waste and wastewater generated on-site shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
▪ Volume and a description of the waste hauled
▪ Date the waste was hauled
▪ Name and address of the hauler
▪ Name and address of the facility receiving the waste or wastewater ▪ Manifest number.

4.2 Inspections
The City of Ontario conducts inspections to ensure that food service establishments (FSEs) comply with FOG regulations. City representatives have the right to access all parts of your facility to inspect, sample, monitor, and review records whenever your facility is open or operating. Inspections will involve checking that your grease interceptors are properly maintained, maintenance records are accurate and up to date, and interceptors are accessible at all times. Inspectors will use dipping method testing to ensure that grease and solids levels are within acceptable limits. They will also review your kitchen's BMP practices, such as the use of floor screens, proper disposal of food waste, and regular maintenance of grease removal equipment. Additionally, inspectors will verify that your staff is trained on BMPs and that BMP signage is prominently posted.

Comprehensive inspections are conducted before issuing or renewing permits, which include assessing your processes, equipment, and records to ensure compliance. Follow-up inspections may occur if deficiencies are found, to ensure the necessary corrections have been made. These inspections provide an opportunity for FSEs to communicate with city representatives, ask questions, and discuss any sewer-related issues the facility may be experiencing. This collaborative approach helps protect the sewer system, keep your facility running smoothly, and ensure compliance with all regulations.
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4.3 Self-Monitoring Reports (SMR)
As part of a Food Service Establishment’s Wastewater Discharge Permit, an FSE may be required to submit a Self-Monitoring Report (SMR) on a set interval detailed in their permit. The SMR shall certify the pumping, cleaning, and monitoring information the FSE is required on their set schedule as outlined in their permit. Alongside the Self-Monitoring Report (Appendix D), a copy of all pumping manifests that has been signed and certified by an authorized representative of the FSE shall be mailed or hand delivered to the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company, Environmental Programs, at 1425 South Bon View Ave, Ontario, CA 91761. 709
Appendix A: Plumbing Segregation Example
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Appendix B: Grease Interceptor and Sampling Manhole Standard Drawing 711
Appendix C: FSE Wastewater Application
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