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Home My WebLink About2007-08-08 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT August 1, 2007 'none:0141982p2411 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING fa.: (7141 e620355 .•ounial•com BIOSOLIDS AND GWRS — BOARD WORKSHOP NO. 2 m.liing addrere: Fountain Be. C4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 92728.8127 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT street address: 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley.CA 927084018 WEDNESDAY, August 8. 2007 — 5-7:30 P.M. Mamter Agencies DISTRICT'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 0 10844 Ellis Avenue 01Eies Fountain Valley, California 92708 Arena. Brea suave Perk Qla'ses The Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation Facrun, valley Fullerton District will be held at the above location, time and date. Garden Grove Huntington Beech Irvine Le Henre / Ls Palma / A� Lee Alamitos ✓(/�� Newport Banan Granga Cle c of the Bo/a d Pa Santa Ana Seat ..on Stanton Much GWRS Steering Committee -Monday,August 13,2007 at 5:30 p.m.@ OCWD Ville Perk Vora. Linde Steering Committee -Wednesday, August 22,2007 at 5:30 p.m. County of orange Board of Directors -Wednesday,August 22,2007 at 6:30 p.m. Sanitary District. Conte Moea Operations Committee -Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. Midway City Water District. If Ranch To manncein world-class lendarship in wastewater and water resource management. AGENDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT DISTRICT'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 10844 ELLIS AVENUE FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 SPECIAL MEETING RE: Strategic Plan Board Workshop No. 2 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 5-7:30 p.m., OCSD Board Room Workshop Facilitator: Brent Ives, BHI Management Consulting 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks (Jim Ferryman, Board Chair) 2. Public Comments 3. Overview (Jim Ruth, General Manager) 4. Biosolids (Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services) 5. Groundwater Replenishment System (GWR System) (Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering) 6. Open Discussion (Brent Ives and Board of Directors) 7. Q & A and Wrap-up (Brent Ives) 8. Future Meeting Date: Board Workshop No. 3 — Odor, Air Quality, and Disinfection Special Meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2007, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 9. Adjournment 08/08/07 Page 2 Aoenda Posfina: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54956.this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the District's Administrative offices not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda Item are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board. Public Comments: Any member of the public may address the Board of Directors on specific agenda items. As determined by the Chair,speakers may be deferred unfit the specific item is taken for discussion and remarks may be limited to three minutes. If you wish to speak,please complete a Speakers Form(located at the table outside of the Board Room)and give it to the Clerk of the Board. Meetino Adioummenl: This meeting may be adjourned to a later time and Items of business from this agenda may be considered at the later meeting by Order of Adjournment and Notice in accordance with Government Code Section 54955(posted within 24 hours). Accommodations for the Disabled: The Board of Directors Meeting Room is wheelchair accessible. If you require any special disability related accommodations,please contact the Orange County Sanitation District Clerk of the Board's office at(714)593-7130 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. .-.._-------------------_-_._.........................—._-_.........._....-..--__._.---_-_-----.---_.-..-.....__..-_-.-.__.---� INOTICE TO DIRECTORS:To place items on the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Board of ,Directors, items shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Board no later than the close of business 14 days (preceding the Board meeting. The Clerk of the Board shall include on the agenda all items submitted by Directors, the General Manager and General Counsel and all formal communications. (General Manager James D.Ruth (714)593-7110 Irplhfiiocsd,wm Assistant General Manager Bob Ghlrelli (714)593-7400 mhirelli®ocsd corn jClark of the Board Penny Kyle (714)593-7130 pkvle(aocsd.w Director of Engineering Jim Herberg (714)593-7020 ihertieno0omd.com I Director of Fin.B Admin Services Lorenzo Tyner (714)593-7550 Itvner(a=cf.com (Director of Operations 8 Nick Amontes (714)593-7210 narhontesAocstl oom Maintenance Director of Technical Services Ed Torres (714)593-7080 etorresna ocsd.com General Counsel Brad Ho gin f714Z584-2606029iaawss H:Wepaagenc!Mftard AgendaM2007 Board Agendask080607 workshop agenda.doc SIGN-IN SHEET OR GE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT d ' o 7 BOARD MEETING NAME ORGANIZATION/FIRM lease rant leaseprint) ,Par41,11e, Fc Nuttt D GIMC+� ,c, .� r 6?0 g Ea,tA Tel A � CS ce Z 4- 2 . o M:\WP.DTAWDMIN\BS\FORMS\SIGN-IN FORM.DOC Board Workshop H 2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 Level of Service Biosolids and the GWR System Board Workshop No. 2 SA xl rgjory W 6 O s I Orange County Sanitation District August 8, 2007 Board Workshops ♦ Workshop 1 — Draft Strategic Plan Wednesday, August 1 (5-7p.m.) ♦ Workshop 2 — Biosolids and GWR System Wednesday, August 8(5-7:30 p.m.) ♦ Workshop 3 — Odor, Air Quality, & Disinfection Wednesday, September 19 (5-8 p.m.) ♦ Workshop 4 — Revised Strategic Plan & Wrap-up Thursday, October4 (5-7p.m.) 11„i 1 Board Workshop N 2: Level of Service Biosolids and GW R System August 8, 2007 Strategic Plan Schedule Strategic Budget Planning Draft CIP Development Aug Sep Oct Nov D c Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 2007 2008 Approve Proposition Adopt Adopt Strategic 218 Notice Rates Budge Plan Level of Service Should OCSD continue to pursue the recycling policy for the remaining 1/3 of its non-contractually committed biosolids production? 2 Board Workshop If 2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 Biosolids Management issoS Ocean Disposal 8 Landfill 1990S Class B Land Application 01 I and Compost 20005 Consumer Products 2010s Energy Product Current Biosolids Distribution 24% class A: Chemically Stabilized �I Tule Ranch Kem County.CA �� _ NV AZ l; CA 40% class A: Compost SynagroKern County.CA rAwe,sid,'County. lass A: 29% Class B: Landfill (3%) ost Synagro and Land Application (zsx) unty.AZ Tule Ranch CA Yuma County.AZ 3 Board Workshop #2: Level of Service Biosolids and GW R System August 8, 2007 Board Resolution 06-10 ♦ Biosolids recycling ♦ Environmentally beneficial ♦ Sensitive to communities involved ♦ Encourage member agencies to use biosolids compost ♦ Biosolids Environmental Management System (EMS) Future Management Strategy NV 1/3 Compost eynagro Kem County 1/3 Energy: CA Char Fuel EnerTech San Berna,dino County 113 Biosolids FUTURE AZ Management Need 4 Board Workshop #2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 Level of Service Should OCSD continue to pursue the recycling policy for the remaining 1/3 of its non-contractually committed biosolids production? Landfill / Disposal Alternative ♦ Inconsistent with Board policy ♦ Hard to lock in long-term rates or contracts ♦ Moves away from "Yong-term sustainability" ♦ Currently lower cost than recycling s Board Workshop If 2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 Recycling Alternative ♦ Continue with Resolution 06-10 ♦ Treats biosolids as a resource ♦ Long-term sustainability Heat Drying/ Energy Energy Deep Well Pelletizing Fuels Incineration Injection Level of Service Future 1/3 remaining biosolids Mgmt Cost Risk Alternative: $4.7 to $6.1 million Long-term Landfill / Disposal per year contracts may not be available. $5.25 to $6.85 per household Long distance hauling costs. Recommendation: $6.2 to $8.1 million Limited energy Recycling peryear options currently available. $7.01 to $9.15 per household Siting & permitting Additional$1.76 to concerns. $2.30 per household over disposal 6 Board Workshop #2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 Projected Single Family Residential Annual Rate Increases 20% alosolids Management Options Landfill/Disposal(comngency) Recycling(Increase Level of service) 15% +$1.43 +$2.03 +$2.09 +$2.16 +$1.07 10% S9e Baseline SFR Rate Increase 0% 08.09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 Fiscal Year Staff Recommendations ♦ Continue with existing Policy (06-10) and management strategies ♦ Monitor long-term sustainable options for remaining 1/3 biosolids for future Board consideration ♦ Continue to evaluate short-term, failsafe landfill / disposal options 7 Board Workshop #2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 Future GWR System Participation Water Recycling Efforts AT Currently November2007 Green Acres GWR System Project Phase 1 up to 10 mgd up to 70 mgd for irrigation for groundwater recharge and barrier injection 8 Board Workshop# 2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 GWR System Components Spreading Basins o Future R laschain r Santa Ana / Injection/Re River C6 R Sent or or 3� Seawater U Intrusion BerBarri er Pecilic Ocean •CWD cwo Advanced Water Ocso Groundwater Purification Treatment Basin Plants Facilities } Ocean N Pipeline Available Secondary mgd Treated Water 120 GWR and GAP Capacity 100 11 mgd ea Plant No. 1 Water e0 - (no Ellis Pump Station, no SARI) 40 20 0 Midnight 3AM 6AM SAM Noon 3PM 6PM BPM Time(24 hrs) 9 Board Workshop It 2: Level of Service Biosolids and GW R System August 8, 2007 Available Secondary Water mgd with Ellis Pump Station 120 GWR and GAP Capacity 100 so Plant No. 1 Water so Ellis Pump Station Online (no SARI) ao m a _ MOnight 3AM 6AM 9AM Noon 3PM 6PM 9PM Time(24 hrs) A� I� l�1 10 Board Workshop It 2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 GWR System OCSD Costs ♦ Capital costs end in FY 07-08 (budget$250 million) ♦ Received $41 million in grants ♦ $500,000 per year in O&M Budget, $0.57 per household ♦ 50% treatment of 1,4-Dioxane, NDMA ♦ 50% of O&M and capital costs for potential treatment of contaminants not currently regulated Next Steps ♦ Successfully recycle 70 million gallons per day ♦ Study SARI recycling potential ♦ Continue planning for GWR System expansion as OCSD flows increase tf Board Workshop#2: Level of Service Biosolids and GW R System August 8, 2007 Board Workshops ♦ Workshop 1 — Draft Strategic Plan Wednesday, August 1 (5-7p.m.) ♦ Workshop 2 — Biosolids and GWR System Wednesday, August 8(5-7:3o p.m.) ♦ Workshop 3 — Odor, Air Quality, & Disinfection Wednesday, September 19(s-8 p.m.) ♦ Workshop 4 — Revised Strategic Plan & Wrap-up Thursday, October (5-7p.m.) 12 Strategic Plan Board Workshop No. 2 August 8, 2007 ACTIVE DIRECTORS rTITY REPRESENTING SIGN IN Anderson,Steve City of La Habra Antos, Charles City of Seal Beach Bankhead, Don City of Fullerton Choi,Steven City of Irvine Crandall, Larry City of Fountain Valley Dalton, Bill City of Garden Grove Davert, Doug City of Tustin Dumitru, Jon City of Orange Ferryman, James Costa Mesa Sanitary District M, J Freschi, Richard A. City of Villa Park Green,Cathy City of Huntington Beach Luebben, Phil City of Cypress Marshall, Patsy City of Buena Park Miller, Darryl G. Irvine Ranch Water District Moore, Roy City of Brea Neugebauer,Joy L. Midway City Sanitary Chris Norby Board of Supervisors Parker, Ken City of Los Alamitos Shawver, David City of Stanton Sidhu, Harry City of Anaheim Tinajero, Sal City of Santa Ana Underhill,Constance City of Placentia Waldman, Mark City of La Palma Webb, Don City of Newport Beach Winder,Jim City of Yorba Linda H:\depNmo\15N151\BS\DIRECTOR\DlreclOR Sign In Sheet.doc Strategic Plan Board Workshop No. 2 .. August 8, 2007 ALTERNATE DIRECTORS NAME ENTITYzREMM RNTING SIGN IN Aguirre, Joseph City of Placentia Anderson,John City of Yorba Linda Ayer, Guy City of Fountain Valley Beamish,Tom City of La Habra Benavidez, David City of Santa Ana Cadena, David City of Stanton Cavecche, Carolyn City of Orange Daigle, Leslie City of Newport Beach Dow,Jim City of Buena Park Driscoll, Catherine City of Los Alamitos Garcia , Ron City of Brea Hansen, Don City of Huntington Beach Kang, Sukhee City of Irvine Kring, Lucille City of Anaheim Krippner,At Midway City Sanitary District Narain, Prakash City of Cypress Nguyen,Janet Board of Supervisors Ooten, Robert Costa Mesa Sanitary District (' Palmer,Jim City of Tustin Quirk, Sharon City of Fullerton Reese, Brad City of Villa Park Reinhart, Douglas Irvine Ranch Water District Rodriguez, Ralph City of La Palma Rosen, Mark City of Garden Grove Shanks, Gordon City of Seal Beach H:\dep4mo\15%151\BS\DIRECTOR\Directors Sign In Sheetdoc STATE OF CALIFORNIA) ) SS. COUNTY OF ORANGE ) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2, 1 hereby certify that the Notice and Agenda for the Board of Directors Workshop of Orange County Sanitation District to be held on August 8, 2007, was duly posted for public inspection in the main lobby of the Districts' offices on August 1, 2007. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 1st day of August, 2007. Penny M.kyle, ClerVbf the Board Board of Directors Orange County Sanitation District H:\DEPTIGMO\150\151\8S\FORMS\AGENDA CERTIFICATION.DOC Setting OCSD's Level of Service for Biosolids Management Policy Issue for LOS Determination: Recognizing the Board's Resolution (OCSD 06- 10)that supports biosolids reuse and encourages its member agencies to use compost made from biosolids, should OCSD continue to pursue our beneficial reuse policy or include disposal options for the remaining 1/3 of its non-contractually committed biosolids production? Staff Recommendation: OCSD should continue to pursue beneficial reuse of the remaining 1/3 of its biosolids production. Staff will continue to utilize cost-effective land application reuse options in Kern County and Arizona for as long as possible (anticipated to be less than five years)while pursuing a biosolids-to-energy alternative for the balance of its biosolids production. Analysis: OCSD currently produces 650 tons of biosolids per day, by 2012 when the new secondary treatment processes are fully operational, biosolids production is projected to increase by approximately 30%to 840 tons per day. OCSD currently manages its biosolids as follows via two contracts using five options: 0 24% is land applied as Class A biosolids in Kern County ($43.07/ton) 0 26% is land applied as a Class B biosolids In Yuma County, Arizona ($45.44) 0 38% is composted to Class A in Kern County ($63.09) 0 12% is composted to Class A La Paz County, Arizona ($49.74) 0 3% is land filled in Yuma County, Arizona ($45.44) In 2003, OCSD adopted the Long-Range Biosolids Master Plan (Plan). The main policy recommendations from the Plan were: o Obtain at least three diverse biosolids management options V o Limit participation in any market to one-half of the biosolids produced o Limit contracts to one-third of total biosolids production o Strive for increased biosolids-based compost use in Orange County Since the completion of the Plan, OCSD has entered into two long-term contracts that will service approximately two-thirds of OCSD's biosolids production. o EnerTech: 225 tons/day of biosolids-to-fuel in Rialto ($72.40)(on line 12/08) o Synagro: 250 tons/day of biosolids composting in Kern County ($63.09) Staff is primarily investigating biosolids-to-energy technologies and markets for the remaining one-third of OCSD's biosolids production because of our concern that biosolids composting markets are being saturated which could result In de-valuing of the product, making it non-sustainable. The private sector has already significantly invested in developing biosolids-to-energy technologies which enables wastewater agencies to participate in proven and sustainable markets. Staff will also be investigating biosolids management via deep-well injection &methane production which is currently being evaluated by the City of LA. Alternatives: OCSD will pursue long term contracts if possible for non-beneficial reuse landfill disposal. Cost Implications for the remaining 1/3 of OCSD's biosolids(2007 dollars): Energy Production: $85/ton—Annual cost= $7.8M Deep Well Injection: $40Ron—Annual cost=$3.7M �.✓ Landfill Disposal: $60/ton—Annual cost= $5.5M ce°ayy snxuq ipx A nswers t0 tpiipcf;,rarlu Biosolids Management Policy: OCSD strives to recycle its biosolids using sustainable options while protecting public health and the environment. The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD) believes that ensuring continued diversity in our contractors, products, management options and regions creates stability and sustainability in our biosolids program. Our overall goal is to create a sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally sensitive Biosolids program.This philosophy is intended to keep program costs under control for the long term.We promote a standard of excellence for biosolids and assure the proper oversight of this practice. Our program continues to evolve; OCSD recently developed a Long-Range Biosolids Management Plan that includes developing and implementing in-county and regional uses of this product. What are Biosolids? Biosolids are nutrient-rich organic matter resulting from the treat- ment of wastewater. Biosolids result when the suspended and dissolved solids in wastewater (sewage sludge)are settled through the treatment process.These solids are then treated to remove pathogens(germs that cause disease)and odors.This stabilization process also yields gas that fuels most of our treatment operations. OCSD's biosolids are recycled and used on farm fields like fertilizer to improve and maintain productive soils and stimulate plant growth. Our program also includes more advanced technologies such as composting, lime stabilization, and soon, fuel pellet production. OCSD is the first public wastewater agency in the nation certified by the National Biosolids Partnership(www.biosolids.org)for our biosolids environmental management system (EMS). The EMS, designed by the National Biosolids Partnership(NBP). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)and other clean water partners, is based on International Standards Organization(IS0) 14001. oa ISO developed the management system to assist organizations in continuing to improve their organization, communications, minimize negative impacts to the '- environment, and maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations. OCSD's biosolids EMS follows these principles. Orange County Sanitation District Premium Product Quality OCSD's award-winning Source Control program strictly controls metals and other constituents discharging to the sewer. As a result of their dedication. Visionthe wastewater entering the treatment plants meets drinking water standards for metals. To maintain worli Therefore, OCSD's biosolids leadership in wastmatt i meet "exceptional quality' and water resource standards when it comes to 24%(43#kc%%A 1oAdA ep managemeat metals. The metal levels Class Product:Farmland LimaStablized Winter 2006-07 present in biosolids are Vendor.Tula Rang, comparable to background Lanauena:xem c«my.0 ___, soil and chemical fertilizer Future Location can miMsat 56 trucks.1150 so eMreek levels. In addition, the Classy Produu:char Puel biosolids treatment process CA;vender:E.,T.h ♦ Location:San BemaNino Canty.CA I both inside the plant and the 40%pC xudai aw l«uwaeq natural composting process class A Product:Convent AZ are designed, regulated, and rV.urdiS Kaa°rmcoumr.CA tested to confirm that ocsD 26%(46 hues:,1150tcnkN sk) r : . . Avenue compost products meet _ Vena a Product: ule Rerun nlam Fame mg n Valley,CA pathogen standards. 7%(12wcks.3ooronv.aakl L«auen:vuma co«N Az k:-7018 Class A Proceed:Compoal +- Current Biosolids I Vendor..Syloginfor more information _ P broad. Riemada Courd CA 3�o 1.....c 115 torehreek) Management Locations aMWPazCaunN.PZ alaasalko,12LantlAll Vendor:Tula Ranch OCSD currently manages and Coupon:Yuma Courl A2 or visit our web site transports its biosolids to the reuse locations identified on the map. ...continued on next page OCSO/030607/8i«elid>_Abnagememrdr pager 1 Committed to Sale Practices Biosolids must meet strict regulatory standards bi established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency(EPA), as well as state agencies and local ordinances. The Clean Water Act sets criminal and civil penalties for not meeting the standards. In addition, OCSD's inspection and contractor V oversight programs help to assure that quality management practices are followed. OCSD's Biosolids EMS helps us to go above and beyond the regulations to ensure our products and practices are safe and beneficial. Bloso6ds Processing OCSD's Responsibility: OCSD ensures high-quality biosolids in the following ways: • Inspections and data analysis verity that all OCSD biosolids meet the strict requirements before they leave the treatment plants. ' • Program requires contractor oversight to meet extensive monitoring and reporting requirements. • Off-site biosolids treatment facilities and trucks are regularly inspected by OCSD staff. Biosolids Management Contractors Responsibility: Truck Inspection • Ensure the site is properly permitted and use or further processing of biosolids are done in a safe and/or regulatory compliant manner. • Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements including setbacks, groundwater monitoring, crop and harvesting restrictions, record-keeping and reporting requirements. Go beyond minimum requirements based on local condition indicators. • Meet OCSD standards regarding integrity and safety of the trucks. Trucks must be regularly washed, properly tarped and secured. • Demonstrate proper training of their employees to ensure performance Fertilized Farmland Inspection of contractual tasks and duties in a safe manner. Truck drivers are trained (non-mod crops) in the proper handling of biosolids and spill response in the event of an accident. fir/ • Route trucks with the least impact to roads, traffic, schools and ll.. residential communities. • Demonstrate conformance with OCSD's Biosolids EMS. • Be active within the local community. Promptly respond to any residential concerns, questions and input. Long-Term Biosolids Planning Due to increased regulations, or bans through- Compost Field Inspection out the state, and significant cost increases, OCSD reviewed available management options for our biosolids to ensure long-term sustainability of our program. EnerTech was selected to turn a portion of our biosolids into a fuel for burning in cement kilns _ using heat and pressure. The certified green fuel is a coal substitute for cement kilns, > and the leftover ash is then used as an ingredient in cement. OCSD's Long-Range Biosolids Management Plan, finalized in December 2003, encompassed the following criteria that are present in the winning EnerTech contract: • Beneficial reuse(net energy production from biosolids); ""•' • Regional option(in-county options are even better); Biosolids Pellets . Environmentally sensitive-air, water, land,visual blight, road traffic, sound. (used as fertilizer or fuel) Reduce truck traffic, both number of trucks and distance traveled. Reduce energy consumption, i.e., electricity, heat, gasoline, etc.; • Sustainable over the long term; • Viable; • Provides benefits to local city and community, and commits to being V a "good neighbor'; • Reasonable cost; and Cement Factory Kilns • Variable amounts of biosolids can be accepted. ...continued on new page OCSD/000607/Bla..lid. M.nag.m.nt.dr peps 0 f Compost Applications: Using Biasolids Products in Our Own Backyard OCSD is encouraging _ its member agencies and the public to use biosolids-based compost products in Orange County. Compost is a consumer-friendly product that creates healthy plants while saving water, an important resource in Orange County. Bringing the biosolids- based product generated by cleaning Orange County's water back to Orange County, is an environmentally responsible way to close the "clean-water loop." Increasing the compost market in Orange County will help to create a sustainable biosolids program, and keep biosolids-related costs to ratepayers under control. As part of the Long-Range Plan, OCSD also negotiated a long-term contract with Synagro, Fountain Valley Recreation who met similar criteria, to create high-quality compost for various markets, and Cultural Center including retail outlets. Soil with Compacted Soil Biosolids Compost (unhealthy) Ihaalft w.wauoar weeoe cooawn, p we�m� funVerb! SK Satl80ry BfAY This soil has insufficient soil structure Soil panicles form separate clumps for plant gmMh and is prone to erosion, and tirry pockets of air,like a sponge. allovring water to be absorbed Landscape at OCSD Facilities and had in the soil Nationwide Leader OCSD is a leader in the wastewater ^pT=17:ul fa industry by continuing to participate in and help direct efforts 0 NI of several national, state, and local water associations and Naaa various technical committees. OCSD actively encourages other agencies to implement environmental management systems, adopt quality management practices,and build relationships with interested parties. The Environmental Protection Agency recognized OCSD's leadership with the 2004 National Clean Water Act Recognition Award, Biosolids Exemplary Management Awards Program. Public Participation OCSD encourages public input on our Nspocy p _ � t I and management practices. We respond and track all input. Contact Deirdre 8ingman, Bagged compost available a[ Biosolids EMS Coordinator, at(714)593-7459 or dbingman@ocsd.com. Visit our nurseriesandost available centers Web site at www.ocsd.com/environmental/biosolids/for more information and to sign up for biosolids updates under E-Noti/y. M Public Outreach and Education \/ OCSD/030607/11iasolids Mooegementcdr pogo 0 is Orange County Sanitation District, California Biosolids Management Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) operators, engineers, planners, environmental specialists, and affiliated contractors make every day possible for our 2.5 million residents by processing, treating, and recycling over 300,000 tons a year of biosolids. We work tirelessly to protect the region's environment today and well into the future through our long-term, low-cost, environmentally friendly biosolids program. Each year we publish the year-in-review to examine how effectively OCSD balanced our fiscal responsibility to the ratepayers of Orange County with our goal of creating a long-term, low cost, environmentally friendly biosolids program. This past fiscal year, 2005-2006, brought improved optimized treatment processes, an increasingly diversified portfolio, while building beneficial partnerships with both the public and local governmental agencies. 2006 Performance Report We take pride in our work wi Our pride in our work encouraged us to optimize our treatment process in 2006. Fewer solids and fewer chemicals resulted from our optimization and lead to deceasesu in cost and truck traffic.As a result, OCSD saved $1.8 million and reduced truck traffic by 800 trucks in the lost fiscal year. _ Close attention to detail, high standards,and the desire to do it better made the biosolids loading and transportation team successful in preventing spills. Our dedicated operators, vendors, and biosolids inspectors work together to ensure the safety of the trucks transporting biosolids. The trucks must meet our strict safety standards. The drivers must also complete extensive training to prevent and effectively respond to possible accidents. We quiz drivers on their knowledge of biosolids and emergency Senior Plant Operator Vince Lockyer, new procedures.As a result of this hard work, onsite leaks decreased by 50%and offsite to the truck loading area in 2006,come with truck spills reduced from six in 2005 to zero in 2006. a fresh set of eyes and o positive oeitude. We further optimized Vince decided to track the key measurements treatment processes ♦ pp y ^t, s�. -ass�.N-.c v r�s for the biosolids process on a white board by reviewing our digester in the operational hub of the treatment plant compliance calculations As o result, operational staff paid close and monitoring data. Staff ensured that e M , attention to meeting their daily goals and all the formulas measuring the results. We saw improved were up to date with efficiency and reliability of our operations current regulatory leading to improved performance of the references and planning biosolids processes and cost savings. estimates were as accurate as possible. , In 2007,OCSD is — working on several capital and maintenance projects that will further improve the efficiency of our operations and 0 _ biosolids emergency preparedness and response. We diversified our portfolio OCSD's commitment to the biosolids and Arizona. The contractors utilize three program, reflected in our ongoing, different end uses-compost, form-fertilizing agency-wide Biosolids Strategic Initiative, biosolids, and landfill. includes maintaining existing management options and establishing future ones, In 2006,the plan reached its first milestone when our contractor, Synogro, opened as well as,optimizing treatment plant biosolids processes. its state-of-the-art South KernCompost Manufacturing Facility. The center took its Over the past several years,OCSD's first loads of OCSD biosolids in December. planning engineers, biosolids managers, At full copacity,the facility will take 70 trucks management, board of directors,and a per week of OCSD biosolids and 154 trucks Biosolids Advisory Committee made up from sister agencies. Finished compost of members of the public worked together products will be used in agriculture and to develop a long-range strategy for sold in bulk and bogs for landscaping managing biosolids. and home use. As o result, OCSD benefits from a In order to diversify our portfolio fu0 diversified portfolio that balances costs OCSD took steps in 2006 to add to 6W' ..k with environmental and societal impacts. existing soil amendment-based biosolids It includes contracting with two different management options. OCSD entered biosolids contractors in six different locations into a contract with EnerTech Environmental, and four different counties within California Inc., a renewable energy company that We build relationships Synogro's commitment to the local community is reflective of OCSD's commitment to maintain an active public outreach and education program. FF We believe that building relationships with local • agencies and the public is essential for our biosolids r i Orange program'a success. Wf I This past year OCSD expanded its efforts to increase • s the awareness of the benefits of compost among our local governments and the public.Through outreach k��Ytc events featuring free trial compost, the campaign encourages the public to use compost at home. The massage—compost not only keeps your garden green and saves water, but also helps to keep your sewer rates low. Our staff, along with our composting partners, Synagro and Gro-Well, participated in several local outreach opportunities. We presented to the Orange County Master Roe Darnell, President of Taft College and a Gardeners, to two University of California Irvine classes, and hosted booths at the Cypress resident of the City of Taft, concerned about and Costa Mesa Arbor Days, the County of Orange Pollution Prevention Week event, potential reactive impacts from compost and the Buena Park Silverodo Days. facility near his home, decided to attend a presentation of his Rotmy Club meeting At the events, staff volunteers asked the public to complete opinion cards regarding biosolids where Synagro staff explained both the recycling and biosolids compost use in Orange County. The completed cards documented plan and the process.After learning about that nearly 100 percent of respondents support recycling efforts. the fncilifg Mc Darnell now supports the In an effort to increase the amount of compost used in-county,we created a special discount, composting center. He understands if will incentive program for Orange County governments using compost made from OCSD's fed groundwater and reduce agricultural biosolids. Since its inception in 2004, the program, in conjunction with Synagro's Orange lielining in the area. He is also impressed County sales staff, doubled the total volume of biosolids compost used in Orange County. by Synal level of interest in the local We also raised awareness by hosting a workshop for member agencies to learn more about community and welcomes their sponsorship compost use. Fifteen local governments have signed up for the program. and participation in local events. OCSD uses biosolids compost extensively at our two treatment plants. The Fullerton Arboretum staff is also demonstrating the use of compost in several different areas of their gardens. produces a certified clean combustion OCSD Biosolids Management Locations green-fuel using biosolids. The process dries biosolids using heat and pressure Winter 2006-07 to create a charred pellet used as a coal substitute to fuel cement kilns. When the 24%(42 was.toso W dowelk) facility opens in 2008,the EnerTech option atessAPmduce Fer4nd Lhne-Subleed will increase OCSD's diversity by adding Vandor.rule Ranch _, � a new contractor, in a new county(Ban Leeatldnc Kern Cwnly CA NV Bernardino),with a new product (energy. Future Location Cor altrane el woks,tt50 t°neM'eek To help ensure we maintain our current on.AProducr:Char Fuel : levels of diversity and support good Vendor EnerTech ire Lacedun:San Berardino County,CA recycling practices,Los s, OC$D participated Clain/d powas.n5o lonwrcekl in the City of Los Angeles' lawsuit against CleeaAProduce Campoal AZ Kern County. Kern County and its residents Vander:Synagr passed a ballot initiative banning biosolids Locebna:Kern Count',CA ocso 28°/a we wcks,tt5g tonryreeq us•on forms along with the use of biosolids Cbee a PraducC FerI.12=l¢Ing c, mast in bulk. In December 2006, vender:rust Rehm a T9Cerol judge agreed with biosolids 7%Uz Mks Product:Caonsweekl Lo<•uon:wms couny.Az recclers stating that the Kern Court cladan Sass Lcompost r":p Y g County Vendor.eynegm bon conflicted with the State of California's Lornlone:Rmaalde county,CA $%IS Was,125 lmaMeep policy encouraging recycling of organics. am Le Pad County.AZ Cl..B Produce Landel Vendon TPle Ksma Kern County will appeal in 2007. Local Yore count.Az We are sustaining le.0 a long-term biosolids program As a result of taking pride in our work, OCSD kept our management portfolio diversified. We maintained strong relationships with our member agencies, as well as, those near our biosolids facilities. The past year brought us closer to our ultimate goal of having o long-term biosolids program that controls costs for our ratepayers _ and ensures our biosolids are recycled in a societal and environmentally friendly manner that protects the environment. To learn more about our Biosolids Program and view the annual ' compliance report,visit owmsoclid.corn or contact Deirdre Bingman, —� Biosolids EMS Coordinator,at(714) 593-7459 or �� dbingmon@ocsd.com. Ito In July 2003, OCSD became the first agency in the nation certified by the National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) for our Biosolids Environmental Management System (EMS). The National Biosolids Partnership, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other clean water partners, used the International Standards Organization (ISO) 14001 as a model to design the environmental management system. ISO developed the management system to assist organizations in continuing to improve their organization, communications, minimize negative impacts to the environment, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. OCSD's Biosolids EMS follows these tenets. In 2006, the NBP recognized OCSD for reaching the Platinum level (top) tier in their program by maintaining certification through interim audits. In 2004,OCSD received the US EPA Nafmnal Special RocoBnilion Clean The 2006 interim, third-party audit found three minor non-conformances, Were.Art Recogninan Awa,d far which staff has resolved by clarifying several procedures in the EMS manual TFe o°,la estates,"fmanagement demon norms and updating some standard operating procedures. More information on a continued commitment to effective our EMS and audit is located at www.ocsd.com/environmental/biosolids/. is lid'program planning,manage. 1,public oolro.,h and slakeholder involvement,and pioneering EMS efforts.' M A r) ) e � Orange County Sanitation Districta OCSD Biosolids Policy so 10844 Ems Avenue OCSD strives to recycle its biosolids Fountain Valley, CA 92708 using sustainable options while prot�ng www.(714) 962-241 public health and the environment. (714) 962-2411 016/01/07 www.cmd.com/environmental/blosolids HE Sign up for biosolids updates under E-Notfry Setting Orange County Sanitation District Level of Service for the Groundwater Replenishment System Policy Issue for LOS Determination: The Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD)has shared in commction costs for Phase 1 of the Groundwater Replenishment(GWR)System with the Orange County Water District(OCWD),with each agency paying equal shares of 50%. Phase 1 will reclaim up to 70 million gallons per day(mgd)of water,and will defer the need for OCSD to construct a new ocean outfall.Ultimate planning for the GWR System allows for reclamation up to 130 mgd. The major GWR System pipelines and other components have been sized to accommodate this expansion,however,the advanced water purification facilities are sized for 70 mgd. OCSD has not comaitted additional funding for expanding the GWR System beyond the present phase. Staff would like to discuss future expansion of the GWR System now that operation is scheduled to commence in November,2007. Staff Recommendation: OCSD will maintain its commitment for Phase I of the GWR System This commitment for Phase 1 of GWR System includes the following: • Providing OCWD with secondary effluent to produce 70 mgd of reclaimed water • Providing 50%of capital costs($250 million)for Phase 1 • Providing 50%of O&M costs($500,000 per year)to remove 1,4 Dioxane and NDMA • In addition to the commitment for Phase 1,staff recommends exploring"low cost^or"no cost" options to expand water availability for the GWR System,including: o Revisiting the potential use of the SARI with the Department of Flealth Services o Considering grant funding of future sewer diversion pmjects Analysis: In 1999,the OCSD Board of Directors(Board)approved Phase I of the GWR System,ajoint- funded project of OCSD and OCWD. The objective of Phase I is to maximize the use of treated effluent for water recycling and to manage OCSD's peak flow,deferring the construction of a second ocean outfall beyond 2020. The GWR System is anticipated to be fully operational in November 2007. Currently,OCSD Reclamation Plant No. 1 has sufficient wastewater to allow the GWR System to produce about 55 mgd of reclaimed water for first year of operations. When the new Ellis Pump Station is completed in 2009,there will be sufficient flow to operate the GWR System at its bill 70 mgd capacity. Even though sufficient flows will be available for Phase 1 of the GWR System,the daily low flow period (1:00 am to 9:00 am)will limit water availability for expansion of the System beyond Phase 1. Camp Dresser and McKee(CDM)has analyzed options to pump additional flows to Plant No.1,segregating reclaimable and non-reclaimable(SAWPA flows)wastewater streams,and constructing separate treatment plants. In light of the benefits of the current level of service versus the high costs of making fume flow available for the GWR System,Staff recommends that OCSD continue to work with OCWD to study lower cost options to maximize the amount of water that can be reclaimed. Alternatives:OCSD will be directing all available reclaimable flows to Plant No. 1 to maximize reclamation. In the future,as OCSD flows increase substantially,Staff will recommend implementation of the most feasible and cost-effective options for increasing the quantity of flow available for reclamation. Estimated Cost Implications for Future Phases: OCSD Diversions and Infrastructure: up to$700 million Expansion of OCWD Advanced Water Purification Facilities: about$150 million `, Every$1 Million in OCSD expenditures increases single family user rotes by$1.13 per year. Groundwater Replenishment 5ystel I -� MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT -�I! w PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Groundwater Replenishment(GWR)System is a jointly funded project of the Orange County Water District(OCW D)and Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)with OCWD as the lead or constructing agency. The GWR System is a water supply project designed to ultimately reuse approximately 140,000 acre-feel per year(sty)of advanced treated wastewater(recycled water). The phase currently being constructed will supply approximately 72,000 sty and provide the backbone facilities for future expansion. The GWR System will supplement existing water supplies by providing a new,reliable,high-quality source of water to recharge the Orange County Groundwater Basin One Basin)and protect the Basin from further degradation due to seawater intrusion. It will also postpone the need for OCSD to } construct a new ocean outfall by treating excess storm flows. The GWR System will be comprised of three major components:(1)Advanced Water Purification Facility(AWPF)and pumping stations;(2)a major pipeline connecting the purification facility to existing recharge basins;and(3)expansion of an existing seawater intrusion barrier. Phase of the GWR System will have a nominal rated product water capacity of 70 million gallons per day (mgd). Timing of future phases will be determined by projected flow requirements for anticipated purpose: waterdemands. The construction of the GWR System will consists of seven major construction contracts The GWR System totaling$410.3 million and a total program budget of$480.9 million. will be comprised of three major For more information regardng the Groundwater Replenishment System,contact our Websile components: at www gwrsystem com. I Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF)and PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS pumping stations 2 Amajor pipeline connecting the treatment facilities There are three major components to the GWR System Project: to existing recharge basins 1. Advanced Water Purification Facility in Fountain Valley-94%complete. 2. A 13-mile pipeline from Fountain Valley to Anaheim(along the Santa Ana River)-100% 3 Expansion of an complete. existing seawater 3. Expansion of the Seawater Intrusion Barrier facilities-100%complete. Intrusion bamer. PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Advanced Water Purification Facility(Budget$305,300,000) AWPFMioofiltration-Installed The AWPF contract includes all structures,piping and facilities that are within Membrane in a Rack the boundaries of the OCW D and OCSD treatment site located at Ellis Avenue and Ward Street in Fountain Valley.Facilities include the Screening Facility at OCSD's Plant No. 1,the 96-inch diameter influent pipeline from the Screening Facility to Microfiltration Facility,Microfiltration Facility(86 mgd filtrate),Microfiltration Break Tank,Reverse Osmosis Facility(70 mgd - permeate),UV System(70 mgd product),Chemical Feed/Lime Stabilization System,Product Water/Barrier Pump Station,and all yard piping. Included in the AWPF contract will be all electrical,instrumentation,and process control systems(PCS)associated with each facility. The IMF and UV equipment was pre-selected by the District and their contracts were assigned to the Contractor. AWPFMicmfiilratbn-RackofMembrane The AWPF contractor continues finish work on the east and west side in MEMSAPUnit microfiltralion buildings. Microfiltration membranes have been installed in all eight cells in train"A"and full functional acceptance testing of this train has beencompleted. Secondary effluent will be introduced in train"A"on August 1 at to test hill functionality at normal operating flows. Membrane installation has begun in the eight cells in train"B"and this work should be completed by the end of neztweek. Functional acceptance testing of the screenings _ facility,chemical injection vault,sodium hypochlorite system,microfiltralion chemical area,microfiltralion waste backwash and microfiltralion backwash/ reverse osmosis transfer pump station has all been completed in preparation of taking secondary effluent. Functional acceptance testing of all 15-5 million gallon per day reverse osmosis trains has been completed and reverse osmosis train sequencing is taking place. The control room has been set up with the permanent computers and commissioning activities are being done from that location. The UV software system has been successfully merged AWPF Microfiltration-Rack Lowered with the main AWPF system. Plant star-up and overall project completion is intoacell scheduled for November 2007. } t AWPF Microfilbation-Rack Installed in a AWPF Cartridge Filter cell GWR System Active Projects Construction Schedule �./ D ProjeUName 2007 2008 _ _ .Aug_.Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar May Jun Jul 1 Advanced Water Purification Facility - GWR System Construction Schedule D Project Name 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 1 Southeast Barrier 2 Interim Water Purification Facility 3 GWR System Unit III Pipeline 4 GWR System Unit II Pipeline 5 GWR System Unit I Pipeline 6 Barrier Facilities - 7 Advanced Water Purification Facililtv Project Funding EPA Grant $500,000 Federal Title GCSD Slate Water Resources Control Board Grant $5.000.000 %Vl Grants C I It W 4 i 40x US Bureau of Reclamation Grant $20.000,000 Department of Water Resources Grant (Prop. 13) $30,000,000 Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority l Grant(Prop. 13) $37,000.000 ocwo III SUre Grants OCWO Contribution $198.560.000 contributions ts% OCSDContdbution $198,560.000 40% Projected vs.Actual Costs R7D.000 -- 45D.aoo +Projected Accumulafion 040D.000 -4•-Actual A=rnulation 35003D e 30D,000 z 250,0M X 3I3.IIII a.1E0000 Y 100,000 0 5D 000 0 Q2 Q1 02 Oil C2 04 CR Q7 @ Q1 Q2 Q1 C2 2001 2002 2D03 20D4 2005 2006 2007 People come to Orange County thirsting for something better. ..-r s.. jvo i t. La gente viene al Condado de Orange sedienta de algo mejor. thirstingIt's the part • concerns The Groundwater Replenishment System The most advanced purification p Y technologies are used, including the A pure solution to our water needs same methods makers of fruit juice and baby food use to filter and purify Every year, Orange County residents use more and more their products. water, much of it imported from outside the county. This "imported" water can be very expensive, and during some seasons, difficult to get. If drought hits or these sources are reduced, we — and the generations that follow — will face a Meeting future needs serious water crisis. The goal is to help ensure that enough A clear solution clean, purified water is available for this generation-and the next. That's why the Orange County Water District(OCWD)and Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) are proposing a new local water source called the Groundwater Replenishment (GWR)System. It's an innovative way of refilling underground water supplies and creating a safe,reliable resource we can tap into for generations to come. 'r The GWR System will include a new pipeline, pumping equipment and a high-tech water .b purification facility. It will produce usable, high-quality water by purifying millions of gallons of sewer water that's currently sent to the ocean. As safe as distilled water GWR System water is just as safe as distilled water. That means you'll never have to worry about safety, quality or purity. GWR System water will meet all state and federal standards. r Endorsed by the experts The GWR System has been endorsed as safe by medical, scientific and public health experts throughout the nation. For a list of experts, log on to www.gwrsystem.com and click on "Project Supporters." Get the facts Planned reductions in imported water supplies could put a strain on future supplies. But with a reliable new source like the GWR System, Orange County's water glass could become more full than empty. For more information, visit www.gwrsystem.com or call (714) 378-3333. Building on the past Drinking purified wastewater is nothing new for most Californians.It's been a vital part of our natural water supply for more than 20 years. 0 Es la ' 1 Io que nospreocupa Se use Is tecnologia de purificaci6n Sistema de Reabastecimiento de Agua Subterranea m6s avanzada, entre estos, m6todos de alimentosqueusabesfade Jutes Una clara solution a nuestras necesidades de agua de alimentos para babes y de lugos tle frutas para filtrar y purificar sus productos. Cada ano, los residentes del Condado de Orange usan mas y mas agua, mucha de la cual es importatda de fuera del condado. Dicha agua "importada" puede resultar muy Cara, y durante algunas estaciones, hasta puede ser dificil de conseguir. Si sufri6ramos de una sequia, o si hubiese una reducci6n en el suministro, tanto nosotros, aespondiendo a las necesidades como las futuras generaciones, nos enfrentariamos una grave crisis de del futuro abastecimiento de aqua. Nuestm meta as asegurar el suministro de ague limpia y purificada tanto para Una s01ucl6n Clara esta y futures generaci6nes. par ello,el Distrito de Ague del Condado de Orange(OCWD)y el Distrito de Sanded del Condado de Orange(OCSD) proponen una nueva Puente de agua subterranee Ilamada Sistema de Reabastecimiento de Ague Subtennnea. (Groundwater Replenishment System, o GWR, por sus sights on ingles). Es una manera innovadora de reabastecer el suministro de ague subterranea y crear una fuente de ague salubre y confiable, con la que puedan carrier las futures generaciones. El Sistema GWR incluira un nuevo conducto, equipo de bombeo, y una planta purificadora de alto tecnologia. Mediante dicho sistema se generara agua de alta calidad que se pods set usada gracias a la purificaci6n de millones de gahones de aguas residuales que actuahmente se envian al ocdano. Tan sahudabhe coma el ague destilada El ague generada por el Sistema GWR as tan sahudabhe coma el agua destilada. Esto significa que usted no tendrd que preocuparse de Issahubridad,calidad o pureza del ague. El ague del Sistema GWR cumplira con todas las regulations gubernamentahes. Aprobado por hos expertos Los expertos medicos, cientificos y peritos en sahud publics a nivel national han aprobado el Sistema GWR coma una fuente de agua potable. Para obtener una lists de expertos en el tome, visite www.gwrsystem.com y presione 'Project Supporters" Inf6rmese El progreso an base at pasado Las reductions phanificadas para el agua importada podrian restringir su suministro Tomaraguas residuales purifimdas noes rate en un futuro. Pero con una nueva y confiable fuente de ague tal como el Sistema nuevo para Is mayoria de califomianos. Estas GWR, el vaso puede encontrarse mas Ileno que vacio. Para mayor informaci6n, visits han rormado parts vital de nuesbas mservas a www.gwrsystem.com o Ilame al (714) 378-3333. de aqua natural por mas de 20 ana. stepsThe r clean, pure water Losr . sos r . ra ct r agua limpia y pura Pure, safe water has always been the primary El suministro de agua limpia y pure siempre focus of the Orange County Water District he sido el enfoclue principal del Distrito de (OCWD). It's also the goal with the GWR Ague del Condado de Orange (OCWD). Y es System. Medical, scientific and environmental tambien la meta del Sistema GWR. Expertos, experts agree that water produced by the en los Campos medico, cientifico y ambiental, system will be the safest, most reliable new coinciden en clue el ague generada por este source of water available. Here's a look at sistema sera el suministro mas salubre y how the purification process works: confiable clue haya disponible. He aqui como funciona el proceso de purificaci6n: Highly treated sewer water is delivered to a new purification facility at OCWD. Las aguas residuales extensamente tratadas son depositadas an one nueva plants de purificaci6n an Next, water undergoes advanced water purification OCWD. processes, including microfiltration, reverse osmosis Luego, las agues paean por avanzados proceses de and ultraviolet light with hydrogen peroxide treatment. Quality is continuously monitored and checked through purificaci6n, incluyendo tratamientos de microfiltraci6n, each step of the purification process. osmosis inverse, y luz ultravioleta can perdxido de hidrogenc. En calla elope del proceso de purificaci6n, Is The result is clean, purified water—similar in quality calidad es verificada y controlada. to distilled water — that meets all state and federal El resultado as ague limpia y pure — semejante en drinking water standards. calidad at ague destilada — que cumple con todas las regulaciones gubernamentales pars el ague potable. Finally, it's Mother Nature's turn. Newly purified Por 6ltimo, as to naturaleza Is que as encarga. water seeps into the ground, like rain, and blends with El agua reci6n purificada se infiltra en el suelo, asi como la existing groundwater. Iluvia, y se mezcla con el agua subterranea ya existente. 6y 2007, the GWR System is expected to produce Para at Bill 2007, as pronostica que at Sistema enough water to supply 140,000 Orange County GWR generara suficiente agua para all suministro de families—that makes it a pure solution to our future 140,000 familias an el Condado de Orange. Por ello, water needs. as Is seluci6n Clara para cubrir nuestras necesidades futures de agua. Groundwater w Replenishment System A pure solution to Orange County's water needs Aclarando Ins necesidades de agua del Condado de Orange Agenda @HE Level of Service Board Workshop No. 2 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., OCSD Board Room 5:00 p.m. Opening Remarks Jim Ferryman, Board Chair, and Jim Ruth, General Manager 5:05 P.M. Public Comments 5:10 p.m. Biosolids Ed Torres, Director of Technical Services .. 5:30 p.m. Open Discussion - Biosolids Brent Ives, BHI Management Consulting, and Board of Directors 6:10 P.M. Break 6:20 p.m. Groundwater Replenishment System (GWR System) Jim Herberg, Director of Engineering 6:40 p.m. Open Discussion — GWR System Brent Ives and Board of Directors T20 p.m. Wrap-up Jim Ruth, General Manager Board Workshop If 2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 Level of Service Biosolids and the GWR System Board Workshop No. 2 OJ Y A41, r/ON W � � it 9 HE Orange County Sanitation District August 8, 2007 Board Workshops ♦ Workshop 1 — Draft Strategic Plan Wednesday, August 1 (5-7p.m.) ♦ Workshop 2 — Biosolids and GWR System Wednesday, August 8(5-7:80 p.m.) ♦ Workshop 3 — Odor, Air Quality, & Disinfection Wednesday, September 19(5-8 p.m.) ♦ Workshop 4 — Revised Strategic Plan & Wrap-up Thursday, October 4 (5-7 p.m.) 1 Board Workshop#2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 Strategic Plan Schedule Strategic Budget Planning Draft CIP Development Aug Sep I Oct I Nov I D I Jan I Feb Mar Apr May I Jun 200] 2008 Approve Proposition Adopt Adopt Strategic 218 Notice Rates Budge Plan Level of Service Should OCSD continue to pursue the recycling policy for the remaining 1/3 of its non-contractually committed biosolids production? 2 Board Workshop#2: Level of Service Biosolids and GW R System August 8, 2007 Biosolids Management 1980S Ocean Disposal & Landfill 1990S Class B Land Application t and Compost 2000s Consumer Products 2010s Energy Product Current Biosolids Distribution 24% Class A: Chemically Stabilized Tule Ranch Kern County.CA V AZ CA 40% Class A: Compost syhagrn Kern County.CA 7 /o Class A: / Class B: Landfill 3%) 0 29 00 Compost synagro and Land Application (26%) La Paz County,AZ Tule Ranch Riverside County,CA Yuma County,AZ 3 Board Workshop#2: Level of Service Biosolids and GW R System August 8, 2007 Board Resolution 06-10 ♦ Biosolids recycling ♦ Environmentally beneficial ♦ Sensitive to communities involved ♦ Encourage member agencies to use biosolids compost ♦ Biosolids Environmental Management System (EMS) Future Management Strategy NV T mpostnagrom County 1/3 Energy: CA Char Fuel EnerTech San Bernartlino County 1/3 Biosolids FUTURE AZ Management Need O./ 4 Board Workshop k 2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 Level of Service Should OCSD continue to pursue the recycling policy for the remaining 1/3 of its non-contractually committed biosolids production? Landfill / Disposal Alternative ♦ Inconsistent with Board policy ♦ Hard to lock in long-term rates or contracts ♦ Moves away from "long-term sustainability" ♦ Currently lower cost than recycling s Board Workshop #2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 Recycling Alternative ♦ Continue with Resolution 06-10 ♦ Treats biosolids as a resource ♦ Long-term sustainability "* Map `T Heat Drying / Energy Energy Deep Well Pelletizing Fuels Incineration Injection Level of Service Future 113 remaining biosolids Mgmt Cost Risk Alternative: $4.7 to$6.1 million Long-term Landfill / Disposal per year contracts may not be available. $5.25 to$6.85 per household Long distance hauling costs. Recommendation: $6.2 to $8.1 million Limited energy Recycling peryear options currently available. $7.01 to $9.15 per household Siting & permitting Addshonal$1.76 to concerns. $2.30 per household over disposal 6 Board Workshop#2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 Projected Single Family Residential Annual Rate Increases 20% Biosollds Management Options ■ Landfill/Disposal(contingency) ifs Recycling(increase Level of Service) 1$% +$1.43 +$2.03 +$2.09 #2.16+$1.07w10% —ri i $% Baseline SFR Ratelncreese 0% 08-09 09.10 10.11 11.12 12-13 Fiscal Year `/ Staff Recommendations ♦ Continue with existing Policy (06-10) and management strategies ♦ Monitor long-term sustainable options for remaining 1/3 biosolids for future Board consideration ♦ Continue to evaluate short-term, failsafe landfill / disposal options v 7 Board Workshop#2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 Future GWR System Participation Water Recycling Efforts .�� try �— .y0 Qvremr November 2007 Green Acres GWR System Project Phase 1 up to 10 mgd up to 70 mgd for irrigation for groundwater recharge and barrier injection 8 Board Workshop #2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 GWR System Components Spreading Basins ' �r Paia sa a / Injectione /Recharge ea�•� a,�a c C, Seawater (3P Intrusion Barrier Pacific Ocean •.... cwo Advanced Water Oc50 Groundwater Purification Treatment Basin Plents Facilities Ocean N Pipeline Available Secondary mgd Treated Water 120 7noSARI) GAP Capacity too 60 11 mgd . 1 Water so ump Station, ao 20 0 Midnight 3AM 6AM 9AM Noon 3PM 6PM BPM Time(24 hrs) 9 Board Workshop B 2: Level of Service Biosolids and GWR System August 8, 2007 Available Secondary Water mgd with Ellis Pump Station 120 7 - Midnightand GAP Capacity 100 60 No. 1 Water 60 i ump Station Online RI) as �6 0 3AM 6AM DAM Noon 3PM OPM 9PM Time(24 hre) LL .J A` �fr �2 10 Board Workshop#2: Level of Service Btosolids and GWR System August 8,2007 .ri GWR System OCSD Costs ♦ Capital costs end in FY 07-08 (budget$250 million) ♦ Received $41 million in grants ♦ $500,000 per year in O&M Budget, $0.57 per household ♦ 50% treatment of 1,4-Dioxane, NDMA ♦ 50% of O&M and capital costs for potential treatment of contaminants not currently regulated u Next Steps ♦ Successfully recycle 70 million gallons per day ♦ Study SARI recycling potential ♦ Continue planning for GWR System expansion as OCSD flows increase n Board Workshop ff 2: Level of Service Biosolids and GW R System August 8, 2007 Board Workshops ♦ Workshop 1 — Draft Strategic Plan Wednesday, August 1 (5-7p.m.) ♦ Workshop 2 — Biosolids and GWR System Wednesday, August 8(5-7:3o p.m.) ♦ Workshop 3 — Odor, Air Quality, & Disinfection Wednesday, September 19(5-8p.m.) ♦ Workshop 4 — Revised Strategic Plan & Wrap-up Thursday, October 4 (5-7 p.m.) V.✓ 12