HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-13-2016 Legislative Committee Meeting Agenda Orange County Sanitation District Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Regular Meeting of the 8:00 A.M.
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC Administration Building
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Board Room
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA
0. (714) 593-7433
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
PUBLIC COMMENTS: If you wish to address the Committee on any item, please complete a Speaker's
Form(located at the table at the back of the room) and submit it to the Clerk of the Board or notify the Clerk of
the Board the item number on which you wish to speak. Speakers will be recognized by the Chairman and
are requested to limit comments to three minutes.
REPORTS: The Committee Chair and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous
matters of general interest to the Committee Members. These reports are for information only and require no
action by the Committee.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by
the Committee, after one motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes for the Committee meeting held on
July 11, 2016.
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE (Bob Ghirelli)
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the request for endorsement received from
Congressman Lowenthal and provide direction to staff.
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INFORMATION ITEMS:
3. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (Rebecca Long)
4. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE (Jennifer Cabral)
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS,
IF ANY:
ADJOURNMENT:
The next Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday,
October 10, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
Accommodations for the Disabled: Meeting Rooms am 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)593-7433 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability
and the type of accommodation requested.
Agenda Posting: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this agenda
has been posted outside the main gate ofthe Sanitation District's Administration Building located at 10844 Ellis Avenue,
Fountain Valley, California, and on the Sanitation District's website at www.ocsd.com, not less than 72 hours prior to
the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda item, including any public records
distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to all,or a majority of the Board of Directors,are available for public
inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board.
Agenda Description: The agenda provides a brief general description of each item of business to be considered or
discussed. The recommended action does not indicate what action will be taken. The Board of Directors may take
any action which is deemed appropriate.
NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for the Committee Meeting, items must be submitted to the
Clerk of the Board 14 days before the meeting.
Kelly A.Lore
Clerk of the Board
(714)593-7433
Klore/glocsd.com
For any questions on the agenda, Committee members may contact staff at:
General Manager James D. Herberg (714)593-7300 iherbera(diocsd.com
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli (714)593-7400 rohirelli[cDocsd.cem
Principal Public Affairs Specialist Jennifer Cabral (714)593-7581 icabral(docsd.com
Senior Public Affairs Specialist Rebecca Long (714)593-7444 rlonafdocsd.com
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ITEM NO. 1
MINUTES OF THE
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Orange County Sanitation District
Monday, July 11, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee was called to order
by Chair Nielsen on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 3:31 p.m. in the Administration Building
of the Orange County Sanitation District.
Director Withers led the pledge of allegiance.
A quorum was declared present, as follows:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
John Nielsen, Board Chair Jim Herberg, General Manager
Tom Beamish, Director Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
Robert Kiley, Director Celia Chandler, Director of Human
Peter Kim, Director Resources
John Withers, Director Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering
Lucille Kring, Director Lorenzo Tyner, Director of Finance &
Greg Sebourn, Board Vice-Chair Administrative Services
Tina Knapp, Deputy Clerk of the Board
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Daisy Covarrubias
None Alfredo Garcia
Rebecca Long
Mark Manzo
Kelly Newell
Samir Patel
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brad Hogin, General Counsel
Eric O'Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs
Eric Sapirstein, ENS (via Teleconference)
Cori Williams, Townsend Public Affairs
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS: The Committee Chair and the General Manager may present verbal reports on
miscellaneous matters of general interest to the Committee Members. These reports are for information
only and require no action by the Committee.
None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted,
by the Committee, after one motion, without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion will be considered in the regular order of business.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Clerk of the Board)
MOVED, SECONDED and DULY CARRIED TO: Approve minutes for the
regular Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting held on June 14, 2016.
AYES: Kiley, Kim, Kring, Nielsen, Sebourn, and Withers
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: Beamish
ABSENT: None
NON-CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. OPPOSE ASSEMBLY BILL 1217 (AB 1217) (Rebecca Long)
Senior Public Affairs Specialist Rebecca Long provided a brief overview of
Assembly Bill 1217. Cori Williams, Townsend Public Affairs, responded to
questions from the Committee as to whether or not the Sanitation District is
coordinating with the Orange County Fire Authority and/or its lobbyists. Ms.
Williams also responded to questions as to whom is driving and supporting AB
1217 and the intent of the bill and the precedent it may set.
MOVED, SECONDED and DULY CARRIED TO: Approve letter of opposition
to Assembly Bill 1217—Orange County Fire Authority. (Assembly Member Daly)
AYES: Beamish, Kiley, Kim, Kring, Nielsen, Sebourn, and
Withers
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
3. PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE (Jennifer Cabral)
Assistant General Manager Bob Ghirelli highlighted upcoming events, including
the Orange County Sanitation District Open House being held on August 13,
2016 in conjunction with the Orange County Water District. A flyer pertaining to
the Open House was distributed to the Committee.
Mr. Ghirelli reported that, as part of the Sanitation District's branding efforts, the
Sanitation District's website is being redesigned. Mr. Ghirelli introduced Senior
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Staff Analyst Daisy Covarrubias to provide a preview of the website and
additional details regarding the redesign. Ms. Covarrubias indicated that the
content of the website will be unchanged. The goal of the redesign is to make
the site more transparent, easier to navigate, and ensure compatibility with
mobile devices. Ms. Covarrubias indicated that various mechanisms were used
to determine the needs of users of the site. Ms. Covarrubias responded to
questions from the Committee regarding the mobile interface and enhanced
accessibility to content, especially transparency information.
4. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (Rebecca Long)
Ms. Long reported that the Sanitation District is working on completing the
application for the Department of Energy grant for the AquaCritox® project.
Eric Sapirstein, ENS Resources, provided an update on water recycling funding
efforts; Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) legislation; drought
legislation; and the application for the grant for the AquaCritoo project.
Ms. Long reported that the Sanitation District continues to monitor SB 163
(Hertzberg) and is working with Senator Hertzberg's office to address the State-
wide, water/wastewater industry concerns regarding the bill. Ms. Long
responded to a question from the Committee regarding support of the bill.
Ms. Long also reported that staff continues to monitor AB 2022 (Gordon) and is
working with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regarding
concerns surrounding the bill. Cori Williams, Townsend Public Affairs, provided
a further update on recent amendments to AB 2022 and work being done with
the SWRCB. Ms. Williams responded to questions from the Committee as to
Assembly Member Gordon's concerns pertaining to AB 2022 and the SWRCB.
Eric O'Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs, highlighted several of the measures
that will be on the November 2016 ballot.
Ms. Williams provided an update on the upcoming Cap and Trade revenues.
Ms. Long indicated that additional Open House flyers are available if anyone
would like more. Chair Nielsen requested that the flyer be emailed to the Board
of Directors. Ms. Long clarified that RSVP's are needed for tours only.
General Manager Jim Herberg responded to a question from the Committee
regarding hydroponic operations' potential impact on sewage treatment.
Ms. Williams responded to a question regarding the tax extension.
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OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
ITEMS, IF ANY:
Director Withers confirmed that the requestfrom the July 6, 2016 Operations Committee
meeting for additional details regarding the proposal process has been addressed.
Vice-Chair Sebourn thanked General Manager Jim Herberg and Directorof Engineering
Rob Thompson for the recent presentation given to the Fullerton City Council.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Nielsen declared the meeting adjourned at 4:18 p.m. to the next Legislative and
Public Affairs Committee Meeting, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.
Submitted by:
Tina Knapp
Deputy Clerk of the Board
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Discuss the request for endorsement received from Congressman Lowenthal and provide
direction to staff.
BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District(Sanitation District)has been asked to write a letter
of support for the nomination of Congressman Lowenthal to the House Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
• Unified legislative advocacy and public outreach program
• Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders
PROBLEM
If the Sanitation District chooses to endorse a particular delegate, this could be viewed
adversely by other potential candidates who might be seeking the seat on the committee.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Options for the Committee to consider:
1. Support Congressman Lowenthal's request.
2. Support a local Orange County delegate to the committee without committing to
a particular delegate.
3. No action.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
If Congressman Lowenthal is not appointed to the committee, Orange County could lose
the opportunity of having a member of the Orange County Congressional Delegation
serving on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
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ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.com) with the complete agenda package:
Letter of Support Request from Congressman Lowenthal
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Jim Herberg
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Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Dear Mr. Heiberg,
I write to respectfully ask for your support for my bid to join the House Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure in the upcoming 115th Congress.
With over 20 years of experience in elected office working on transportation, infrastructure, and
goods movement issues at the local, state, and national level, I believe I would be a valuable
addition to the Committee. As a former chair of the California State Senate Transportation
Committee and as Chair of the California Select Committee on Ports for 14 years, I worked
closely with stakeholders from all sectors of the industry to advance forward-looking
transportation policy.
I have represented the Port of Long Beach since I was first elected to public office in 1992, and
played a key role in shaping the transition of the nation's largest port complex to an
environmentally-conscious,thriving economic engine for Southern California and the nation.
The Port of Long Beach also supports more than 300,000 additional jobs throughout Southern
California and generates nearly$16 billion in annual trade-related wages statewide. From my
work in California, I came to Congress in 2013 with broad-based community support,
environmental support, labor support, and maritime business support forged through years of
tough negotiations on transportation and environmental issues.
My knowledge of the challenges faced by the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles in the
movement of goods through our region and beyond compelled me to develop H.R. 1308,
Economy in Motion: The National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act. I
introduced this bill with support from members on both sides of the aisle and from across the
country. My legislation provides a dedicated and sustainable revenue source to fund multimodal,
freight-specific formula grants to states and a multimodal competitive grant program to local,
regional and state governments. The bill requires states to develop state freight plans that
include environmental goals and strategies for freight projects.
I believe we need to build upon the progress of last year's Fixing America's Surface
Transportation(FAST)Act and its first-ever dedicated freight funding programs. As a member
of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I would continue to be an advocate for
sustainable funding for freight and goods movement and environmentally-conscious
transportation policy.
I am asking for your help as I seek a position on the House Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee. I would deeply appreciate your support for my bid in the form of a letter to the
Democratic Leader,Nancy Pelosi. I request that you please send me your letter of support by
October I to allow for adequate time to prepare and present these letters.
I would be happy to discuss this exciting opportunity with you and thank you again for your
consideration of my request. I look forward to continue working with you to advance
transportation policy that strengthens our economy,protects our environment, and benefits
consumers.
Sincerely,
Alan Lowenthal
Member of Congress
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Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS UPDATE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District's (Sanitation District) legislative affairs program
includes advocating the Sanitation District's legislative interests, Sanitation District
sponsored legislation where appropriate and seeking federal/state funding for projects.
Staff will provide an update on recent legislative activities.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
• Unified legislative advocacy and public outreach program
• Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders
• Use all practical and effective means for recovering wastewater for reuse
• Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with neighboring agencies
• Listen to and seriously consider community inputs on environmental concerns
PROBLEM
Without a strong advocacy program, elected officials may not be aware that the Orange
County Sanitation District is more than a wastewater treatment plant — treating and
sending water to the ocean.
The Sanitation District is an environmentally engaged organization which recycles more
than 50 percent of the wastewater. Additionally, to help meet the goal of 100 percent
recycling, the Sanitation District uses the byproducts from the wastewater treatment
process to produce biosolids and energy used to help run the two plants in Fountain
Valley and Huntington Beach.
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PROPOSED SOLUTION
Work with Local, State, and Federal officials to advocate the Sanitation District's
legislative interests. Help to create legislation and grants that would benefit the Sanitation
District, the wastewater industry and the community as a whole. To assist in our
relationship building activities, we will continue to reach out to our elected officials
providing facility tours, one-one-one meetings, and trips to D.C. and Sacramento.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
If we do not work with the Local, State, and Federal elected officials, legislation could be
passed that negatively affects the Sanitation District and the wastewater industry as a
whole.
Additionally, this could affect our chances of receiving grant funding.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)are included in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.coml with the complete agenda package:
• Federal Update - ENS Resources
• State Update -Townsend Public Affairs
• Grant Matrix
• Legislative Matrix
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TO: Rebecca Long
FROM: Eric Sapirstein
DATE: August 29, 2016
SUBJECT: Washington Update
While Congress has been on recess during the month of August,congressional staff continued to
work to find compromises on a number of pending water-related policy matters. Congress
returns to work in September and it will work until the end of the month,recessing for the month
of October to allow Members to campaign in the final weeks leading up to the November general
election. Based upon the current schedule, Congress will return to work as early as November 14
for a Lame Duck Session. At this time,we expect that the organization of both chambers for the
new 115th Congress and addressing pending budget matters among other issues will dominate the
fall agenda.
With a compressed September schedule in the offing,the following summarizes the key issues of
interest to the District that may become subject to congressional and Administration attention.
WRDA Reauthorization
The House and Senate are currently in the process of developing a conference committee to
reconcile differences between the two passed versions of WRDA 2016 (S. 2848 and H.R. 5303).
According to committee staff,the Senate is expected to consider S. 2848 in September. Assuming
this schedule,then the House would likely follow the Senate and approve its version,H.R. 5303. A
key point of contention between the two chambers is the Senate bill's provisions to address a
number of clean water infrastructure issues.
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Under S. 2848,the Clean Water Act SRF program and the newly enacted WIFIA program would be
provided directives to support green infrastructure and water recycling needs. These provisions
would enhance the District's priorities if adopted. Additionally,under the Senate bill,the WIFIA
program would be transitioned into a permanent program from its current pilot program status,
creating long-term certainty for the availability of innovative financing tools. Our assumption at
this writing is the Senate and House will work to find a compromise to allow for some level of
agreement to adopt provisions to promote enhanced use of the SRF and WIFIA programs to
address alternative water supply project needs.
WIFIA Program Implementation Advances
We met with USEPA officials in the past month to review the status of implementing WIFIA; the
new loan and loan guarantee assistance program for water infrastructure needs. In this meeting,
we learned that the agency may have unobligated resources from prior years that could be utilized
to help expedite the program's implementation. Even without this funding, it appears that
Congress will appropriate as much as $45 million in Fiscal Year 2017,leading to$3 billion in new
water project financing. If WRDA is renewed with the Senate-related WIFIA provisions,then
another$70 million would be appropriated,and would stimulate another$8 billion in leverage
water infrastructure assistance.
According to USEPA WIFIA officials, the agency is actively seeking project proposals to be funded
by WIFIA. As part of this effort,the agency is expected,according to comments made during
CASA's recent meeting,to convene a briefing session in Southern California later this fall.At this
meeting the agency will work with potential project sponsors to discuss the program and how to
apply for assistance. We will continue to monitor this effort and advise the District in the coming
two months of the meeting logistics.
Fiscal Year 2017Appropriations
Congress is poised to extend the current year spending for ongoing programs,like the SRF, until
after the November elections. The key debate that is expected in September is whether the stop
gap spending measure should remain in place beyond November. A number of congressional
members are seeking an extension that would maintain the budget into March. This would allow
the new Congress and Administration to reassess the spending priorities given the election
returns. Other Members have come down on the side of extending existing spending levels only
until December. This would allow decisions to made by the current Congress but in a less tense
political environment,since the outcome of the elections and which party(ies) control Congress
and the White House is known. As of this writing,the uncertainty about
which party will control the Senate has led many in Congress to suggest that the decision on how
long any stop gap spending should last will remain unsettled until November.
The encouraging point in the budget debate concerns infrastructure. In both the House and
Senate spending bills for fiscal year 2017,language expressing strong support for water
infrastructure is voiced. This support addresses both traditional water quality needs and
innovative water supply project financing such as water recycling infrastructure needs.
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Infrastructure Policy
Finally,the issue of infrastructure and specifically water infrastructure continues to gain
policymakers' attention. On the presidential election trail both candidates have indicated that
rebuilding the nation's public works is a post-election priority. This has been echoed by key
congressional committees with jurisdiction over water infrastructure policy. To this end,we
believe that regardless of which party controls the White House,the priority to address the state
of disrepair of the nation's infrastructure will be a major element of the next Congress'policy
agenda.
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From: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Date: August 29, 2016
Subject: Legislative and Public Affairs Agenda Report
State Political Update
The Legislature returned from Summer Recess on August 1.All attention was placed on passing bills out
of the Appropriations Committees before the deadline on August 12. Over 500 bills were taken up by the
Appropriations Committees the day before this legislative deadline. The Legislature has approximately
two days to address the several hundred remaining bills that are still moving through the legislative
process. The Legislature will then adjourn on August 31 and will return in January 2017 to start the first
year of a new two-year legislative session. Below is a list of the key remaining deadlines for the legislative
session:
• August 31 — Last day for any bill to be passed
• September 30—Last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills
Climate Chance and Cap and Trade
A new Public Policy Institute of California poll has found that 68 percent of adults that were surveyed
support a proposal that would force the State to reign in its greenhouse gas emissions to 40% below
1990 levels by 2040.This would expand on the existing law created by AB 32 (Nunez, 2006)that required
the reduction of statewide greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.
The proposal, SB 32 (Pavley), passed the Assembly Floor on August 23 and is now on the Governor's
desk. While the bill had been held up in the Legislative process for the past two years, it became one of
the main items of focus in the remaining month of the legislation session.
SB 32 is seen as a vital step toward the extension of the Cap and Trade program. The Administration
has been expecting pushback regarding the extension of the Cap and Trade program,with opponents of
the program citing poor auction proceeds in May's quarterly auction as a sign of the program
ineffectiveness. The next quarterly auction, held on August 16, also produced poor auction results
according to preliminary auction data. The final report from the August 16 auction will not be available
until next month, however it is expected that the revenue from the auction will be even less than the $10
million raised in the May auction.
Additionally, the legality of the program has been questioned as many state that the program is an
unlawful tax on carbon and should be subject to a two-thirds vote in the Legislature instead of the simple
majority vote as was required of SB 32.
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The Governor has stated he is committed to the Cap and Trade program and will extend the program
past 2020 one way or another. Currently, it is unclear whether or not the Cap and Trade program will be
extended administratively, legislatively, or through a ballot initiative.
As evidence of the Governor's commitment to the extension of the Cap and Trade program,the California
Air Resources Board (GARB) has released a proposed draft of new regulations that would extend the
Cap and Trade program beyond the current 2020 sunset date. These draft amendments would extend
the program to at least 2030, while decreasing the maximum allowable cap for carbon emissions by
approximately 3.5 percent per year. Although a CARB vote on this proposal is not expected until spring
2017, opponents of Cap and Trade in the Legislature have re-staled that any extension of this program
would need to go through the legislative process and be subject to a two-thirds vote.
Little Hoover Commission
The Little Hoover Commission is an independent state oversight agency whose purpose is to investigate
various activities of state government and provide recommendations to the Legislature. On August 25,
the Little Hoover Commission held a public hearing relating to special districts which included four panels
focused on healthcare and fire districts, LAFCOs, property taxes, and reserves. The overall message of
the hearing was positive as none of the Little Hoover Commissioners expressed negativity toward special
districts.
The LAFCO panel consisted of CaILAFCO Executive Director Pamela Miller, CaILAFCO Chair John
Leopold, and CaILAFCO Executive Officer Stephen Lucas. The panel testified, among other things, that
district reorganizations are best when undertaken on the local level, not at the State level, regardless of
the State's good intentions. Additionally, the panel encouraged the Legislature to empower LAFCOs
instead of looking for ways to go around their authority, such as with special legislation. On the topic of
financial sustainability, the panel told the Commission that nearly half of the LAFCOs in the State have
identified their budgets as insufficient or barely sufficient for carrying out their duties. In conclusion to
their testimony, the panel suggested that the Legislature provide funding for LAFCOs to conduct more
extensive local government reviews.
There was some concern going into the hearing that the Commission may want to re-examine the
reserves held by special districts and whether or not the State should establish rules around them. There
were no such proposals discussed by the Commissioners, however numerous speakers both on panels
and during public comment attempted to address the common misconceptions about special district
reserves by stressing how important they are to the effective operation of special districts.
The Little Hoover Commission will now collect, review,and analyze all of the testimony that was provided,
including the written comments that have been submitted, and form a draft report. The report will be
discussed at a second hearing that the Commission will conduct, currently scheduled for late-October.
After that meeting, additional information will be incorporated into the report before it is finalized. The
finalized report may contain recommendations for the Legislature or other entities, but no specific
proposals were discussed at the August 25 hearing.
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California WaterFix
On August 10, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee voted to conduct a comprehensive audit of the
funding mechanisms proposed by the State's California WaterFix project. The project, which would build
two 30-mile long tunnels under the Sacramento-San Juaquin River Delta, is estimated to cost
approximately $16 billion. The audit was requested by Assemblymember Susan Eggman and Senator
Lois Wolk, who both represent Districts in the Delta. Opponents of the plan cite, among various other
issues,the lack of oversight and transparency in regards to the project's high cost and ongoing operations
and maintenance. The audit will determine if the proposed funding mechanisms are appropriate for the
project, as well as investigate how millions of dollars were spent in the planning phase of the project. The
audit is expected to be concluded by mid-year 2017.
Additionally, the State Water Resources Control Board (SW RCB) has started a series of public hearings
to receive feedback from stakeholders regarding the Department of Water Resource's (DWR) request to
add three new points of diversion in the Delta for the California WaterFix Project. The hearings are
expected to take place over the next several months and will set the stage for discussions in January
2017 regarding public trust issues such as fish and wildlife preservation and recreation.
State Water Use: June 2016
June was the first month in over a year in which California water supplier's no longer had to comply with
mandated water conservation standards. Despite this, Californian's reduced their water use by 21.5
percent in June 2016 when compared to water use in June 2013.This is a decrease of about 6.7 percent
from May 2016 when the State conserved 28.2 percent. This decrease was expected,as many California
water agencies removed conservation requirements and determined they had sufficient water supplies
to withstand three additional dry years. Residential gallons per capita per day (GPCD) increased
dramatically in June 2016, to 104.9 gallons (an 18 percent increase).
In June:
• Statewide water savings for June 2016 was 21.5 percent (143,130 acre feet or 46.6 billion
gallons), a decrease from May 2016's 28.1 percent savings, and also a decrease from June
2015's 27.5 percent statewide savings (60.6 billion gallons).
• Cumulative statewide percent reduction for June 2015 — June 2016 (thirteen months) is 24.2
percent, which equates to 1,752,918 acre-feet(571.2 billion gallons).
• Statewide average R-GPCD for June 2016 was 104.9 gallons; (an 18 percent increase) up from
86.7 R-GPCD in May 2016 and also above 98.1 R-GPCD reported for June 2015.
Q) August 2016 Report 3
PrioritV Legislation
AS 1217(Daly)— Orange County Fire Authority—OCSD Watch
AB 1217 was gut and amended on June 23 to eliminate the alternate board members of the Orange
County Fire Authority (OCFA). While OCFA has already administratively removed alternates from their
Board of Directors, this legislation will codify that change. AB 1217 was amended on June 29 in the
Senate Governance and Finance Committee to remove intent language stating that the Legislature
intends to re-evaluate the composition of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Fire Authority. AB
1217 has passed the Senate Floor and is now on the Governor's desk.
AB 2022(Gordon)—Advanced purified demonstration water— OCSD Co-Sponsor
AS 2022 would allow the bottling of advanced purified demonstration drinking water for educational
purposes to promote water recycling. This water cannot be sold and will be used as a means to further
educate broad audiences about the cutting-edge technology that is being used to purify wastewater to
near-distilled water quality in their community.AB 2022 has been amended to require the bottler to submit
sample labels to the SWRCB for review at least 30 days before bottling advanced purified demonstration
water as well as conduct a full sanitation of the bottling and filling equipment immediately after bottling
advance purified demonstration water. AB 2022 has passed the Legislature and is now on the
Governor's desk.
o TPA testified on behalf of OCSD in support of AS 2022 at the Senate Appropriations
Committee hearing. The measure passed out of committee with a 7-0 vote.
o TPA worked closely with Assemblymember Gordon as the author of the legislation
including frequent check in meetings and calls with Assemblymember Gordon and his key
staff. These meetings largely focused on the amendments for AB 2022 and discussing
what amendments the SWRCB wanted and what amendments the supporters of the bill
were willing to support.
o Most recently, the bill passed off of the Senate Floor on August 1811, with a 38-0 vote.
AB 2890 (ESTM Committee) - Drinking water and wastewater operator certification programs— OCSD
WATCH
AB 2890 would require the State Water Resources Control Board to appoint an advisory board to assist
it in carrying out their responsibilities to examine and certify people to operate water treatment plants and
water distribution systems. Additionally, this bill would require a person who operates a nonexempt
wastewater treatment plant to possess a valid, unexpired wastewater certificate or water treatment
operator certificate of the appropriate grade. AB 2890 has passed the Senate Floor and is now on the
Governor's desk.
Q) August 2016 Report 4
SB 163 (Hertzberg) — Wastewater Treatment., Recycled Water— OCSD Watch
SB 163 was amended on June 8 to require, on or before January 1, 2033, the beneficial reuse of at least
50%of treated wastewater that the NPDES permitholder would otherwise discharge though ocean or bay
ouffalls relative to the inflow to the treatment plant. Additionally, amendments taken on June 8 make it a
waste and unreasonable use of water for urban water suppliers to not take the available treated
wastewater. The author has indicated he will not move forward with the bill this year, however is
it expected that he will rework the bill and bring it back next legislative session. SB 163 was gut
and amended to address bail hearings.
SB 661 (Hill)—Protection of Subsurface Installations— OCSD Watch
SB 661 enhances the existing enforcement powers of specified state entities, revises liability provisions
that apply to the pre-excavation notification and subsurface installation marking requirements for
operators and excavators, and establishes the California Underground Facilities Safe Excavation
Advisory Committee to enforce laws relating to the protection of underground infrastructure.SB 661 does
not change current law regarding responsibility of sewer laterals.SB 661 was amended on August
19 and has been referred back to the Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee. It will need to
pass the Assembly Floor by August 31.
SB 1069 (Wieckowski) -Land use:zoning— OCSD Watch
This bill would change the name of"second units" to accessory dwelling units (ADU) and would restrict
a local agency's ability to impose requirements on ADUs. The bill would also require the ministerial
approval of an application for a building permit to create an accessory dwelling unit within the existing
space of a single family residence or accessory structure. Originally, this bill would have prohibited local
agencies from charging any connection or capacity fees for the addition of an ADU. The bill has since
been amended to allow agencies to continue to charge connection or capacity fees for ADUs that are
"proportionate to the burden of the system". SB 1069 is currently on the Assembly Floor.
SB 1229(Jackson)-Home-generated pharmaceutical waste:secure drug take-back bins—OCSD Watch
Amended on April 19, 2016, SB 1229 states that a collector who maintains a secure drug take-back bin
shall not be liable in a civil action, or be subject to criminal prosecution, for maintaining a secure drug
take-back bin as long as the collector takes specified steps to ensure safety and health. This immunity
would not apply in the case of personal injury or wrongful death resulting from the collector's gross
negligence or willful misconduct. SB 1229 has passed the Assembly Floor and is now on the
Governor's desk.
Q) August 2016 Report 5
SB 1318 (Wolk) -Local government: drinking water infrastructure or services: wastewater infrastructure
or services—OCSD Watch
SB 1318 would require LAFCO's to conduct service reviews every 5 years to identify disadvantaged
communities that lack drinking water or adequate wastewater services. This bill would also require the
LAFCO's to recommend and implement a plan to address the findings. SB 1318 failed to make it out
of the Assembly Local Government Committee and is now dead.
® August 2016 Report 6
MD's Grant Funding Tracker
Name of Grant Synopsis of Grant Amount of Grant Applying Y/N Project/Program Reason Deadline
Authorize$7,12 billion in general obligation bonds for
Pry State Water Resources Control Board provides funding for state water supply infrastructure projects.$725 million
the planning,design and construction of water recycling for water recycling and advanced water treatment We are looking at applying for the construction
projects that offset or augment state fresh water supplies. technology projects. Yes SP-173 grant. Spring 2016
The CPUC's Self-Generation Incentive Program lSGIP) Up to$1.4 million
provides incentives to support existing,new,and
emerging distributed energy resources.The SGIP provides
rebates for qualifying distributed energy systems installed
on the customer's side of the utility meter. qualifying We are looking to see if the project fits within the
Self-Generation Incentive Program technologies include wind turbines,waste heat to power
technologies,pressure reduction turbines,internal specs of the grant
combustion engines,microturbines,gas turbines,fuel
cells,and advanced energy storage systems.
In progress Aquacritox Ongoing
This funding opportunity supports technology The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
development plans forthe manufacture of drop-in envisions awarding multiple financial assistance awards in
hydrocarbon biofuels,bioproducts,or intermediates in a the form of cooperative agreements.The estimated
pilot-or demonstration-scale integrated biorefinery. period of performancefor the design phase of each award
will be approximately 1-2 years.
Project Definition for Pilot and Demonstration Scale
Manufacturing of Biofuels,Bioproducts,and Biopower • Full Application Selection Notification:
(PD2B3) 10/31/2016 5:00 PM ET
Yes Aquacritox 10/31/2016
Updated:Tuesday,August 30,2016
OCSD
Bills of Interest
Proposed Legislation 2015-2016
High Priority
AS 1217 Daly[D] Orange County Fire Authority. Would prohibit the composition of the Currently on the Governor's Oppose. Sent in ACC-OC-Oppose
Board of Directors of the Orange County Fire Authority from including desk. Letter of LOCO-Oppose
alternate members.Bill was amended to remove language that stated it Opposition on 8-25 CASA-NYC
was the intent of the Legislature to re-evaluate the composition of the 16 NACWA-NYC
Orange County Fire Authority. CSDA-Watch
AB 2022 Gordon[D] Advanced purified demonstration water:OCSD sponsored Bottling Currently on the Governors Co-Sponsor.Sent ACC-OC-Support
Bill.This bill would allow the bottling of advanced purified water for desk. in Letter of Support LOCO-Watch
educational purposes. It would also authorize the distribution of small on 8-30-16 CASA-Support
amounts of this advanced purified water for free for educational NACWA-NYC
purposes. Under current law,consumers must visit a water recycling CSDA-Support
facility in person in order to taste this clean,safe water.
AB 2835 Cooper[D] Public employees: orientation and informational programs: Currently on the Senate Floor. Watch ACC-OC-NYC
exclusive representatives.This bill requires public employers subject LOCO-Oppose
to specified labor relations acts to provide an employee orientation to all CASA-Watch
newly hired public employees, requires the orientation to meet specified NACWA-NYC
minimum requirements, and authorizes the employees'exclusive CSDA-Oppose
representative to make a 30 minute presentation at the orientation.
AB 2890 Assembly Drinking water and wastewater operator certification programs Currently on the Governors Watch ACC-OC-NYC
Environmental Would require the State Water Resources Control Board to appoint an desk. LOCC-Watch
Safety and Toxic advisory committee to assist it in carrying out its responsibilities to CASA-Working
Materials examine and certify people to operate water treatment plants and water with Author
Committee distribution systems.This bill would require the advisory committee to NACWA-NYC
review all proposed regulations and make recommendations to the CSDA-Watch
board.Amendments taken on May 25 were inconsequential.
OCSD
Bills of Interest
SIB 163 Hertzberg(D) Wastewater treatment: recycled water.SIB 163 was amended the last Author has indicated he will be Watch ACC-OC-NYC
week of last year's Legislative session to address wastewater treatment. reintroducing the bill next LOCC-Watch
The bill would declare that the discharge of treated wastewater from year. SB 163 has been gut CASA-
ocean ouffalls,except in compliance with the bill's provisions, is a waste and amended to address bail Oppose/Work with
and unreasonable use of water in light of the cost-effective opportunities hearings. Author
to recycle this water for further beneficial use.Amendments taken on NACWA-NYC
June 8 changed the date of compliance to January 1,2033 to achieve a CSDA-Watch
50%beneficial reuse of treated wastewater.Additionally,these
amendments make it a waste of water for water replenishment districts
or water districts to not accept this treated water
SIB 1069 Wieckowski[D] Land use:zoning.The Planning and Zoning Law authorizes the Currently on the Assembly Watch ACC-OC-NYC
legislafive body of a city or county to regulate, among other things,the Floor. LOCC-Oppose
intensity of land use,and also authorizes a local agency to provide by CASA-Neutral
ordinance for the creation of 2nd units in single-family and multifamily NACWA-NYC
residential zones,as specified.That law makes findings and CSDA-Neutral
declarations with respect to the value of 2nd units to California's housing
supply.This bill would replace the term"second unit"with"accessory
dwelling unit"throughout the law.This bill allows a local agency to
require a new or separate utility connection directly between the
accessory dwelling unit and the utility.This bill originally would have
prohibited a local agency from charging a connection fee or capacity
charge, however,amendments taken have allowed a local agency to
charge a connection fee or capacity charge that is proportional to the
burden of the proposed ADU, based upon either its size or the number
of its plumbing fixtures,upon the water or sewer system.
Additional Legislation
AB ifi61 McCarty[D] Local Government, Sexual Harassment Training: 6cisting law Currently on the Governor's Watch ACC-OC-Watch
requires all local agency officials to receive training in ethics,at desk. LOCC-Watch
specified intervals,if the local agency provides any type of CASA-Watch
compensation,salary,or stipend to those officials.This bill would NACWA-NYC
additionally require local agency officials,as defined,to receive sexual CSDA-Watch
harassment training and education if the local agency provides any type
of compensation,salary,or stipend to those officials,and would allow a
local agency to require employees to receive sexual harassment training
or information.Amendments on April 11 require entities that develop this
criteria to consult with the Attorney General's office to ensure accuracy
and sufficiency of the content.Amendments taken on June 13 were
minor.
OCSD
Bills of Interest
AS 1749 Mathis[R] California Environmental Quality Act:exemption:City of Porterville. Order to the Senate Inactive Watch ACC-OC-NYC
The California Environmental Quality Act exempts from its requirements File LOCC-Watch
projects consisting of the construction or expansion of recycled water CASA-Approve
pipeline and directly related infrastructure within existing rights of way, NACWA-NYC
and directly related groundwater replenishment, if the project does not CSDA-Watch
affect wetlands or sensitive habitat,and where the construction impacts
are fully mitigated,and undertaken for the purpose of mitigating drought
conditions for which a state of emergency was proclaimed by the
Governor on a certain date.Amendments on June 15 changed the bill to
specifically deal with a water treatment project in Porterville.
AS 1979 Bigelow[R] Renewable feed-in tariff:hydroelectric facilities.Would revise the Currently on the Assembly Watch ACC-OC-NYC
requirement that an electric generation facility have an effective capacity Floor for concurrence. LOCC-Watch
of not more than 3 megawatts to additionally authorize a hydroelectric CASA-NYC
facility with a nameplate generating capacity of up to 5 megawatts to NACWA-NYC
participate in the renewable feed-in tariff if the facility delivers no more CSDA-Watch
than 3 megawatts to the grid at any time,was operational on January 1,
1990, and complies with specified interconnection and payment
requirements.Amendments on May 23 made technical changes to the
bill.
AS 2257 Maienschein [R] Local agency meetings:agenda:online posting.The Ralph M. Brown Currently on the Governor's Watch ACC-OC-NYC
Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post,at least 72 desk. LOCC-Watch
hours before the meeting,an agenda containing a brief general CASA-Watch
description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at a NACWA-NYC
regular meeting,in a location that is freely accessible to members of the CSDA-Oppose
public and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect
to a special meeting at least 24 hours prior to the special meeting.This
bill would require an online posting of an agenda for a meeting occurring
on and after January 1,2019,of a legislative body of a city,county, city
and county,special district,school district,or political subdivision
established by the state that has an Internet Web site to be posted on
the local agency's primary Internet Web site homepage accessible
through a prominent,direct link,as specified.
AS 2389 Ridley-Thomas Special districts:district-based elections: reapportionment.Would Currently on the Governor's Watch ACC-OC-NYC
[D] authorize a governing body of a special district,as defined,to require, desk. LOCC-Watch
by resolution,that the members of its governing body be elected using CASA-Watch
district-based elections without being required to submit the resolution to NACWA-NYC
the voters for approval.This bill would require the resolution to include a CSDA-Watch
declaration that the change in the method of election is being made in
furtherance of the purposes of the California Voting Rights Act of 2001.
Amendments on May 9 were insignificant
OCSD
Bills of Interest
AB 2438 Waldron [R] California Environmental Quality Act:exemption: recycled water Failed to pass out of the Watch ACC-OC-NYC
pipelines.Would, until January 1,2020,additionally exempt from Senate Environmental Quality LOCC-Watch
CEQA a project for the construction and installation of a new pipeline or Committee and is dead. CASA-Watch
the maintenance, repair,restoration, reconditioning, relocation, NACWA-NYC
replacement, removal,or demolition of an existing pipeline,not CSDA-Watch
exceeding 8 miles in length,for the distribution of recycled water within a
public street, highway,or dghtof-way,and would require the lead agency
to undertake specified activities,including the fling of a notice of
exemption for the project with the Office of Planning and Research and
the office of the county clerk of each county in which the project is
located.
SB 423 Bates [R] Pharmaceutical and consumer product waste: management.Would, Currently on the Governor's Watch ACC-OC-NYC
until January 1,2022,require a pharmaceutical that is offered for sale desk. LOCC-Watch
without a prescription,upon discard,to be managed in accordance the CASA-NYC
hazardous waste provisions if the pharmaceutical is a hazardous waste, NACWA-NYC
or, if the pharmaceutical is not a hazardous waste, in accordance with CSDA-Watch
specified medical waste provisions or specified solid waste provisions.
The bills also states that following treatment by chemical disinfection,
the medical waste may be discharged to the public sewage system if the
discharge is consistent with waste discharge requirements placed on
the public sewage system by the California regional water quality control
board,and the discharge is in compliance with the requirements
imposed by the owner or operator of the public sewage system.
SB 471 Pavley[D] Water,energy,and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions: Failed to pass out of the Watch ACC-OC-NYC
planning:Would include reduction of greenhouse gas emissions Assembly Appropriations LOCC-Watch
associated with water treatment among the investments that are eligible Committee and is now dead. CASA-NYC
for funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.The bill would NACWA-NYC
also make legislative findings and declarations,and a statement of CSDA-Support in
legislative intent,with regard to the nexus between water and energy Concept
and water and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.This bill contains
other related previsions.
SB 551 Walk(D) State water policy:water and energy efficiency:Would declare the Failed to pass out of the Watch ACC-OC-NYC
policy of the state that water use and water treatment shall operate in a Assembly Appropriations LOCC-Watch
manner that is as energy efficient as is feasible and energy use and Committee and is now dead. CASA-NYC
generation shall operate in a manner that is as water efficient as is NACWA-NYC
feasible.This bill would require all relevant state agencies to consider CSDA-Watch
this state policy when revising,adopting,or establishing policies,
regulations,and grant criteria when pertinent to these uses of water and
energy.
OCSD
Bills of Interest
SB 661 Hill [D] Protection of subsurface installations.Current law requires every Currently in the Assembly Watch ACC-OC-NYC
operator of a subsurface installation,except the Department of Utilities and Commerce LOCC-Watch
Transportation,to become a member of,participate in,and share in the Committee after taking CASA-Watch
costs of,a regional notification center. Current law requires any person amendments.Will then go NACWA-NYC
who plans to conduct any excavation to contact the appropriate regional back to the Assembly Floor. CSDA-Watch
notification center before commencing that excavation,as specified.
Current law defines a subsurface installation as any underground
pipeline,conduit,duct,wire,or other structure.This bill,the Dig Safe Act
of 2016,would declare the need to clarify and revise these provisions.
The bill would define and redefine various terms relating to a regional
notification center.Gut and Amended on January 4,2016. SB 661 does
not change current law regarding the responsibility of sewer
laterals.
SB 1229 Jackson [D] Home-generated pharmaceutical waste:secure drug take43ack Currently on the Governor's Watch ACC-OC-NYC
bins.This bill would provide that a collector,as defined, is not liable for desk. LOCC-Watch
civil damages,or subject to criminal prosecution,for maintaining a CASA-Support
secure drug take-back bin on its premises if the collector,in good faith NACWA-NYC
and not for compensation,takes specified steps, including that the CSDA-Support
collector regularly inspects the area surrounding the secure drug take-
back bin for potential tampering or diversion,to ensure the health and
safety of consumers and employees and the proper disposal in the
waste stream of home-generated pharmaceutical waste, as defined,
contained in the bins.Amendments taken on April 19 were insignificant.
SB 1318 Walk[D] Local government:drinking water Infrastructure or services: Failed to pass out of the Watch ACC-OC-Oppose
wastewater Infrastructure or services.SB 1318 was amended on Assembly Local Government LOCC-Watch
April 12 to remove provisions requiring a Local Agency Formation Committee and is now dead. CASA-Oppose
Commission(LAFCO)to extend drinking water and wastewater NACWA-NYC
infrastructure and services to disadvantaged communities within their CSDA-Oppose
sphere of influence before extending drinking water and wastewater
infrastructure services elsewhere. SB 1318 would require LAFCO's to
conduct service reviews every 5 years to identify disadvantaged
communities that lack drinking water or adequate wastewater services.
This bill would also require the LAFCO's to recommend and implement
a plan to address the findings.This bill would additionally require a local
agency formation commission to enact policies designed to promote the
logical and ordedy development of areas adjacent to the sphere of
influence of each city and special district.
OCSD
Bills of Interest
WRDA S. Inoire [R] Water Resources Development Act(WRDA) reauthorization 4/28/2016 Marked up and sent Support ACC-OC-NYC
2848 measure. The bill, cited as WRDA 2016,is notable for a decision by to Senate floor for debate and CASA-Support
the committee leadership to incorporate a host of new issues focusing vote NACWA-NYC
on water infrastructure(clean water and drinking water including lead in CSDA-NYC
water).
WRDA H.R. Shuster(R) House version of WRDA 2016.Provides for a limited scope of activities 5/25/16 Marked up and sent to Watch ACC-OC-NYC
5303 compared with Senate version. Provides for extension of traditional House floor for debate and CASA-Support
USACE flood protection activities including the ability to store water at vote NACWA-NYC
USACE flood protection facilities. Provides authorization to consider CSDA-NYC
funding of environmental infrastructure.
HR 3353 Hunter[R] To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to limit attorney 07/30/2015 Referred to the Support ACC-OC-NYC
fees and penalties in citizen suits,and for other purposes.To Subcommittee on Water CASA-Support
provide affirmative defenses including acts of God,war,or third parties Resources and Environment NACWA-NYC
and to allow for proportional assessment of legal fees. CSDA-NYC
S.2533 Feinstein[D] California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term 5/25/2016 Senate Support ACC-OC-NYC
Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act.Provide critical federal Subcommittee on Water and CASA-Support
assistance to mitigate the ongoing drought conditions and help alleviate Power held hearing NACWA-NYC
the water supply challenges. CSDA-NYC
OCSD
Bills of Interest
HR 2993 Matsui[D] Water Recycling Acceleration Act of 2015.To authorize funding for 04/20/2016 House Natural Support ACC-OC-NYC
water recycling projects in areas experiencing severe,extreme,or Resources Subcommittee CASA-Support
exceptional drought. Hearing. NACWA-NYC
CSDA-NYC
S.2012 Murkowskl(R) Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016. A bill to modernize nation's 4/20/2016 Passed Senate and Watch No supporters of
energy policy. Legislation expand beyond oil and gas energy focus to referred to House(See H.R.8 note for OCSD
include additional focus on energy water nexus by encouraging use of Status). House-Senate
energy efficient technologies in treatment and conveyance of water. Conference Committee
pending Senate naming
conferees.
H.R.5538 Calvert(R) Fiscal Year 2017 USEPA Appropriations: Interior and Environment 5/26/2016 Subcommittee on Watch No staled support
Appropriations. Provides funding to support key water infrastructure Interior and Environment at this time as bill
assistance SRF and W IFIA programs. Draft subcommittee bill approved approves by voice vote and not formally
providing current year spending for clean water SRF funding at$1.0 sends bill to full Committee on numbered
billion. Support for water recycling used provided. Additionally,$45 Appropriations for action at
million for W IFIA assistance provided with directives to leverage future date. No corresponding
assistance at 125:1 ratio. Corresponding Senate bill is S. 1645, Senate legislation.
H.R.8 Upton(R) North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015.A 5/24/16 House bill version Watch No supporters of
bill to reauthorize the national energy policy. Legislation is important for replaces Senate version, S. note for OCSD
two policy areas. First it creates a WaterSense program that could 2012 in order to advance bills
encourage use of water softeners that might impact influent salt content to House Senate conference.
levels. Second, House agreed to conference with Senate version,S. In process, House
2012, but stripped S.2102 provisions and inserted H.R. 8 provisions incorporated House drought
and numerous stalled natural resources provisions including drought bill, H.R.2898, into energy bill
relief. to force action on drought bill,
bypassing usual legislative
OCSD
Bills of Interest
S.2012 Murkowski(R) Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016.A bill to modernize nation's Watch No supporters of
energy policy. Legislation expand beyond oil and gas energy focus to note for OCSD
include additional focus on energy water nexus by encouraging use of
energy efficient technologies in treatment and conveyance of water.
4/20/2016 Passed Senate and
referred to House(See H.R.8
Status). House-Senate
Conference Committee
pending Senate naming
conferees.
Legend:
ACC-OC-Association of California Cities, Orange County
LOCC-League of Califomia Cities
NYC-Not Yet Considered
CASA-California Association of Sanitation Agencies
NACWA-National Association of Clean Water Agencies
CSDA-California Special Districts Association
LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Meting Data
To ad.of Dir.
09/13/16
AGENDA REPORT ItemNumber Item Number
a
Orange County Sanitation District
FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Bob Ghirelli, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT: PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
BACKGROUND
Staff will provide an update on recent public affairs activities.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
• Unified legislative advocacy and public outreach program
• Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders
• Use all practical and effective means for recovering wastewater for reuse
• Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with neighboring agencies
• Listen to and seriously consider community inputs on environmental concerns
PROBLEM
Many Californians are not aware of the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation
District) and the important work we do to keep the environment clean by using the
wastewater byproducts to create energy, water recycling and the use of biosolids.
Additionally, they are not aware that more than 50 percent of the wastewater is recycled
and used to replenish the Orange County Groundwater Basin.
In general, the community and businesses do not realize that when they improperly
dispose of waste into the sanitation system, it can negatively affect the work we do and
the quality of water we supply for the Groundwater Replenishment System.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
By providing tours, community outreach education and general communication via the
Sanitation District's Website, Social Media Outlets and mainstream media, we have the
ability to educate the community, local agencies and businesses on the What2Flush
program, energy production, water recycling, biosolids and our source control program.
This in turn results in a better quality of wastewater.
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TIMING CONCERNS
N/A
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
If we do not educate the community, local agencies and area businesses about the
Sanitation District, we lose an opportunity to educate thousands of people about our
plants, source control and the wastewater industry as a whole.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
August2016
Activity # # of Guests
OCSD/OCWD Tours 22 650
OCSD Tours 7 192
Events 2 1700
S eaking Engagements 5 —150
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
The following attachments are attached in hard copy and may also be viewed on-line at the OCSD website
(www.ocsd.coml with the complete agenda package:
• Outreach Calendar August2016
• Media Clips August 2016
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OCSD Outreach Report - 8/25/2016
Date Time Organization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact
08/01/2016 1015- 1215 Plant Tour A& B Beijing Middle School Xuan Nguyen Tour Cheryl Scott
Tour. Approx.40 guests Guide
08/02/2016 1300- 1430 Plant Tour Room A STEMQuesl group lour. Cheryl Scott
08/02/2016 900- 1030 Speaking Engagement Brandman University Gallery Walk- STEM Sam Choi Speaker Cheryl Scott
professionals
discussions
08/04/2016 930- 1200 Speaking Engagement Brandman University STEM Professionals Sam Choi Speaker Cheryl Scott
discuss projects.
08/05/2016 - La Habra Corn Festival El Centro Lions Park OCSD to host Various OCSD Cheryl Scott
08/07/2016 information booth. Employees
08/05/2016 1230- 1400 Plant Tour Boardroom New Jersey residents to Xuan Nguyen Tour Cheryl Scott
tour Pl. Approx. 8 Guide
guests
08/11/2016 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom Chinese Delegation Mark Esquer Tour Cheryl Scott
Tour. Approx. 30 guests. Guide
08/13/2016 1000- 1400 OCSD/OCWD Joint Open OCSD/OCWD Community Open House Various OCSD Cheryl Scott
House Event. Outreach booths Employees
08/17/2016 845- 1130 Plant Tour Boardroom B & V Board of Director Jim Herberg tour guide Cheryl Scott
Meeting and tours
08/22/2016 1130- 1230 Plant Tour Control Center Operator Training Class Paula Zeller Tour Guide Cheryl Scott
Tour
8/25/2016 9:13:23 AM
OCSD Outreach Report - 8/25/2016
Date Time Organization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact
08/30/2016 1300- 1430 Plant Tour Boardroom Vanguard University Ryal Wheeler Tour Cheryl Scott
Tour. Approx. 30 guests. Guide
09/01/2016 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom West Coast Univ. Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott
Nursing to tour P1.
09/07/2016 1900-2000 Speaking Engagement CSULB CSULB Lisa Rothbart Speaker Cheryl Scott
09/07/2016 1100- 1200 Speaking Engagement Huntington Harbor Huntington Harbor Sea Jennifer Cabral Speaker Cheryl Scott
Belles Speaking event.
09/08/2016 1830- 1930 Speaking Engagement HB City Hall Community Emergency Jennifer Cabral Speaker Cheryl Scott
Response Team HB
Speaking Engagement
09/16/2016 1000- 1130 Plant Tour Boardroom CSUF Health Science Xuan Nguyen Tour Cheryl Scott
class to tour P1.Approx. Guide
25 guests.
09/23/2016 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom WestCoast Univ. Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott
Nursing tour. 17 guests
09/26/2016 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom WestCoast Univ. Gina Tetsch Tour Guide Cheryl Scott
Nursing tour. 17 guests,
Gina Tour guide
09/27/2016 900- 1030 Plant Tour Boardroom New Employee/Open Leyla Perez Tour Guide Cheryl Scott
tour.
8/25/2016 9:13:23 AM
OCSD Outreach Report - 8/25/2016
Date Time Organization/Event Location Purpose Attendee Contact
09/28/2016 1130- 1230 Plant Tour Control Center Operator Training Class Paula Zeller Tour Guide Cheryl Scott
Tour
09/29/2016 900- 1200 Plant Tours A& B Coaslkeepers CMHS to Xuan Nguyen Tour Cheryl Scott
tour P1. 40 guests Guide
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CONSTRUCTION................................................... ................... PAGE 'I
July 26, 2016
Noisy sewage pipe repairs to continue in Tustin
By: Susan Goulding
Orange County Register
August 15, 2016
Construction may slow commute to CSUF classes
By: Angie Marcos
Orange County Register
HUMAN INTEREST....................................................................PAGE 5
July 21, 2016
OCSD & OCWD Community Open House-August 13
City of La Palma-Public
July 26, 2016
15 Water Management Companies at the Forefront of Innovation
Control Solutions Inc. Staff
August 2, 2016
Huntington Beach mayor Katapodis opts not to run for re-election
By: Greg Mellen
Orange County Register
August 18, 2016
"Experts to Watch"series meet nine experts helping California
increase conservation and efficiency through water reuse
technology, policy and regulations.
By: Tara Lohan
News Deeply, Water Deeply
August 24, 2016
Despite CdM Teen's illness, officials not worried about ocean water
quality
By: Alexia Fernandez
Daily Pilot
August 26, 2016
County scraps pipeline project at Talbert Regional Park
By: Luke Money
Daily Pilot
HYDROGEN BIO GAS................................................................ PAGE 23
August 1, 2016
Flush, then fill up: Japan taps sewage to fuel hydrogen-powered cars
By: Julie Makinen
Los Angeles Times
TWITTER POSTINGS.................................................................PAGE 28
FACEBOOK POSTINGS.............................................................. PAGE 39
Orange County Register
July 26, 2016
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Noisy sewage pipe repairs to continue in Tustin
July 26,2016
Updated 5:15 p.m.
By SUSAN CHRISTIAN GOULDING/STAFF WRITER
Lucille Young had trouble sleeping Sunday night.
No,she wasn't particularly worried about anything—except for keeping her eyes open at her job the
next day. Jackhammers pounded outside her Tustin apartment from 9 p.m.to 6 a.m.And they will
continue to do so periodically over the next few weeks.
"It was like they were right in my bedroom,"Young said."I work 10 hours a day and I'm 69 years old.
I need my rest."
Young fives on the comer of Newport and Mitchell avenues,right where the Orange County Sanitation
District is digging into a major construction project,replacing 50-yearold sewage pipes.
Still,why all this racket when residents are trying to get some shut-eye?
"Nighttime work is done to mitigate traffic concerns,"said sanitation district spokeswoman Jennifer
Cabral. "It's short-term impact for long-term results."
The"Red Hill Sewer hnprovements Project"involves replacing or updating 1,100 feet of pipeline and
more than 40 manholes along a stretch of Red Hill Avenue between McGaw and Mitchell avenues, as
well as the Newport and Mitchell intersection.
Six thousand feet will be updated with new lining rather than switched out. But, Cabral said,the other
5,000 feet call for workers to jackhammer through concrete and asphalt.
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"We are putting in new pipe with a wider diameter in some areas,"she said. "This means demolition
and open trenches."
Ken Nishikawa, Tustin's deputy director of public works,expressed frustration that the city and the
sanitation district could not arrive at a better compromise for the time the work is done.
"Originally,the plan was for day work,but OCSD wanted to close the Newport-Mitchell intersection
completely for five weeks,"Nishikawa said. "That would be impossible."
Ground zero—the 14000 block of Newport Avenue—is located between the 5 and 55 freeways, only
blocks from each freeway.
Nishikawa said about 29,000 vehicles travel Newport Avenue per day. "There is no way we can detour
people around this intersection,"he said.
The city proposed closing one lane during non-rush hour periods.
"But they told us that alternative would require the use of smaller equipment and would take twice as
long, doubling the cost,"Nishikawa said.
In late June,a-mails between Nishikawa and Orange County Sanitation District officials show they
were still debating the details of a project slated to begin July 5.
"We are just not comfortable with complete intersection shutdown and night work given the noise,"
Nishikawa wrote.
In one of his communications,Nishikawa even wondered if the project could be postponed.
But sanitation didstrict project manager Hardat Khublall responded that the agency had already
committed to a contractor.Furthermore,it's necessary maintenance to prevent future sewage spills,
spokeswoman Cabral said.
According to the sanitation district,residents near the the intersection can expect more of the same this
week, and again the week of Aug. 8-12,when additional demolition is scheduled. The district manages
580 miles of sewer lines in an underground world that those on top rarely consider.
"Out of sight, out of mind,"Cabral said. "That's a good thing, until we have a project in your area."
Contact the writer: sgoulding@ocregister.com
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Orange County Register
August 15, 2016
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Construction may slow commute to CSUF
classes
Aug. 15,2016
Updated 9:22 a.m.
By ANGIE MARCOS/STAFF WRITER
With the start of the 2016-2017 academic year at Cal State Fullerton--the fall semester kicks off on
Wednesday--back-to-school commuting may be worse this year due to an ongoing sewer replacement
project near the campus.
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The first phase of the roadwork,which is part of the Orange County Sanitation District's Newhope
Sewer Replacement Project,began in May and is expected to continue through late 2017.
The project focuses on the replacement of a sewer line on State College Boulevard,from Yorba Linda
Boulevard into Anaheim. It will be completed in two phases.
The first phase of the project will end at the 91 freeway. Phase Two(beginning in winter 2018) will go
from the 91 freeway to Orangewood Avenue.
Roadwork on Yorba Linda between State College and Associated Road is expected to wrap up in the
coming days, as is the work on State College between Dorothy Lane and Nutwood Avenue.
However, construction crews and traffic delays can be expected on State College between Yorba Linda
and Dorothy through the end of September.
In September, crews will begin working on State College between Nutwood and East Santa Fe
Avenue. This portion of the project will continue through April 2017.
In October,roadwork will begin on State College between Kimberly Avenue and the 91 freeway. This
project will continue through July 2017.
Lane closures are expected to cause delays.
Construction is expected to occur Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m.to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from
7 a.m.to 7 p.m. Occasional night and Sunday work may occur.
For more information on the status of the project, its phases and alternate routes,visit ocsd.com.
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City of La Palma
July 21, 2016
OCSD & OCWD Community Open House -
August 13
The Orange County Sanitation District and Orange County Water District will host a Community Open
House on Saturday,August 13,2016 from 10 a.m.2 p.m.The free event will feature games, activities,
music, giveaways,prizes, food, and more!
Don't miss your chance to tour OC's largest wastewater treatment facility and the world's largest
advanced water purification facility of its kind,the Groundwater Replenishment System. Tours last
approximately one hour and include walking and riding aboard a shuttle bus. Space is limited, so it is
very important to RSVP in advance. Children are welcome(recommended for ages 10+).
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Control Solutions Inc.
July 26, 2016
Control Solutions Inc.
15 WATER MANAGEMENT COMPANIES AT THE FOREFRONT OF INNOVATION
Posted: 7/26/16
Water: the world's most important resource.Life springs from it, is nourished by it,and quickly dies
without it.
Experts who clean the world's wastewater and manage its water supplies are found in government
agencies,public and private companies,and each is working hard to keep clean water flowing. And not
just to drink,bathe and play in, but to use in industrial processing and food manufacturing,too.
If you're a water quality professional,you'll likely be attending the upcoming Water Environment
Federation's Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference.The largest exhibition of its kind in the
world,WEFTEC 2016 is being held in New Orleans in September,and will play host to nearly 1,000
exhibiting companies.A perfect place to network, exhibitors will be bringing their latest technologies
and solutions to show(along with technical experts to explain it all).
You may see some of the 15 water and wastewater treatment and management companies listed below
at WEFTEC. Global or national,big or small,these groups and individuals are making a difference,
one community,one facility,one industry at a time.
EL PASO WATER
Living up to its vision of delivering sustainable water services to the community it serves,El Paso
Water is reported by WaterWorld magazine to be purchasing a 26,470-acre ranch as a future source of
groundwater. While the pipeline system will not be operational until 2050,at a total estimated cost of
$600 million,it is said to secure the future of El Paso's water needs.
WATER STANDARD
Delivering water treatment services to the energy industry,including offshore facilities,Water
Standard offers everything from individualized designs to tum-key and rental systems. With an eye on
the bottom line, yet meeting the oil and gas industry's stringent requirements,the company's treatment
and management services include membrane systems,filtration,desalination and full cycle.
Water management,not treatment, is crucial to the oil industry, Amanda Brock writes in the June issue
of Global Water Intelligence. It's also just as crucial for water companies to combine services. She
points to the demise of standalone water treatment companies since the 2014 oil industry downturn,
and says that oil producers looking to restart and expand in today's healthier climate will actually
avoid the cost of treatment if at all possible.
DC WATER
DC Waterjust launched an interactive online tool allowing its customers to look up whether service
lines are lead,copper or galvanized iron.Because the water system dates back to the 1800s and lead
was a commonly used pipe-building material through the 1950s,it is quits possible for homeowners to
find that their private property pipes do indeed contain lead.DC Water offers free water testing for
lead and other resources to help area residents stay safe and remove lead sources.
AMERICAN WATER
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This 130-year-old company provides drinking water and wastewater services to some 15 million
people nationwide.Its R&D is impressive,writes Heather Clancy of Green Biz: "Among other things,
it is testing technologies including smart meters and acoustic pipeline monitoring systems,demand
response systems that automate water pump schedules for improved efficiency and—with more
frequency—water reuse strategies and processes."
Still,American Water Vice President and Chief Environmental Officer Mark W. LeChevallier,Ph.D.,
reminds us that all that filtration and purification started with something as old as the earth itself: dirt.
NALCO WATER
An Ecolab company,NALCO Water has been in the water treatment business for more than eight
decades, specializing in industrial applications. Some of its services include:
• helping healthcare customers manage risk for waterborne pathogens,
• reducing electricity costs by as much as S.15 per square foot through a coil flow program,
• and lowering water usage by up to 30 percent through cooling water technology.
LINDSAY CORPORATION
Today an international water management systems and products provider, Lindsay Corporation started
in the 1950s as a farm equipment business. Writing for The Street's Real Money,James Gentile says,
"Irrigation,both domestically and internationally, comprises about 80 percent of Lindsay's revenue."
And while he notes that sales have been hit by lower spending,global demand for irrigation systems
and technology,together with"terrific variable cost management and increasing manufacturing
efficiencies,"have kept Lindsay's balance sheet neutral and dividend payouts up.
BIOGILL
Headquartered in Australia,this private company was founded in 2009,offering above-ground
modular and scalable water treatment technology. Developed by researchers at the Australian Nuclear
Science and Technology Organisation, BioGill units treat industrial wastewater across industries
including sewage,food and beverage and aquaculture.
The results are impressive. One customer, a sustainable winery near Toronto called Cave Spring
Cellars,reduced the bio-contamination of its wastewater by up to 98%through the use of BioGill
technology.
AYALA AQUA
This Israeli firm operates with a simple goal: "Use natural,energy-free tools to restore balance to the
environment."With sustainable solutions implemented in countries all over the world—including
Chile,the United States,France,Germany and India, among others—Ayala Aqua is doing just that.
ISRAEL21c Associate Editor Abigail Klein Leichman writes about the company's phytoremediation
systems,which purify wastewater using plants. Ayala founder and CEO Eli Cohen calls it"active
landscaping."
"You can treat your own sewage in the park or garden and use the purified water to irrigate,"he
explains. "You can produce high-quality water from nature if you create the right environment of
plants,gravel and soil, and special natural additives for specific problems such as heavy metals and
radioactive elements. If you do it in a natural way,it can last forever."
WATER QUALITY SPECIALISTS
This full-service water treatment company located just outside of San Diego operates water and
wastewater treatment plants and systems throughout Southern California The operators at WQS work
closely with a maintenance division that installs and services the equipment. They specialize in the
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operation of a variety of wastewater treatment plants, including activated sludge,biological filtration,
disinfection,pond and lagoon system,and tertiary treatment. WQS also offers services in water
treatment,small water systems and reclaimed water.
OCSD
The Orange County Sanitation District has the`largest `toilet-to-tap' facility on the planet,"writes
Bloomberg's Amanda Little. It purifies wastewater to the tune of 100 million gallons, every day, which
is enough drinking water for 850,000 people.The filtration technology to make water fit for human
consumption uses polymer membranes,which remove contaminants microscopic in size.
Why is this technology so crucial?As Tim Quinn,executive director of the Association of California
Water Agencies,tells Little: "Recycled wastewater will probably be the single largest source of water
for California over the next quarter century.And it isn't just happening here—the same goes for
many water-strapped regions of the world."
WESTECH
An employee-owned company in Salt Lake City, WesTech Engineering designs,refines and
manufactures water treatment processes and equipment. These can be used in communities or for
industrial purposes,but whatever the use,WesTech senior account manager John Gottschall tells
Company Week the company's raison d'etre is to treat water.
"We either clean the water of the material that's in it or we capture the solids that are suspended in the
water because they are valuable,"the company writes.
AERATION INDUSTRIES
For more than 40 years,Aeration has been providing wastewater treatment expertise and products to
municipalities and industries. Its goal is simple: "to achieve and maintain clean,safe water supplies,"
because life depends on it.
While the largest users of Aeration technologies tend to be industrial and municipal plants,
aquaculture-based businesses,like fish farms and commercial ponds and rivers,as well as leisure
properties like golf courses,also use thew clean water systems.
DMP CORPORATION
Since 1971,DMP Corporation has been telling customers to get back to work and let them worry about
wastewater issues. With an experienced and expert team,DMP understands the unique nature of
wastewater removal,which changes by industry and facility. They have developed continuous flow
and batch treatment systems,each modular,adaptable and customizable, designed so that a working
system can be up and running fast.
DMP deals with process water, which might require a simple filtration or a closed-loop reuse system,
sludge dewatering, and designs for zero liquid discharge where necessary. Technologies used include
chemical and biological, in addition to filtration and separation.
YATES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Water industry professional James Yates is the principal of Yates Environmental Services,a private
practice engineering and research firm in Spokane, Washington. Yates provides treatment solutions,
process design reviews and system audits. Sometimes he works for third party investment groups, and
at times manages projects for large industrial customers.
Specific examples of some of his projects include: market research analysis for the Oil Sands of
Canada;retrofitting an existing treatment system,and saving his client a costly capital upgrade; and
inspecting a municipal wastewater system for operational issues.
BIOFILTRO
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Another wastewater purification company with a natural filtration system is BioFiltro. Started by a
biophysicist in Chile 25 years ago,the methods the company developed used earthworms and bacteria.
Today,the system is capable of"filtering organic liquid waste at an industrial scale."
Those worms in BioFiltro's BIDA system not only remove up to 99%of the water contaminants, but
they do it in 4 hours and use some 95 percent less energy than traditional models.Across industries
and environments,the modular technology to date has processed billions of gallons of liquid waste, at
a rate of millions of gallons per day.
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Orange County Register
August 2, 2016
G ORANGE COUNTY
Huntington Beach mayor Katapodis opts not to
run for re-election
Aug.2.2016
Updated 11:41 p.m
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By GREG MELLEN/STAFF WRITER
In the end,it was an offer too good to pass on.
After four years on City Council and the last year as Mayor,Jim Katapodis announced that he will not
run for re-election in November to pursue a full-time job as a consultant with the state's Peace Officers
Standards and Training in Sacramento.
Katapodis said the schedule and travel are such that he couldn't in good conscience devote the time
needed for his council duties.
"There's just no way I can do both,"he said.
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Katapodis,60,will also step away from positions with the Orange County Transit Authority and the
Sanitation District.He starts the job in Sacramento in December.
"I will miss him because I think he's done a wonderful job,"said Mayor Pro Tern Dave Sullivan, who
has literally been Katapodis' right-hand man at council sessions.
A former mayor himself—and a candidate in the upcoming election—Sullivan had praise for the way
Katapodis assumed the mayoral duties that rotate annually.
"We got very close,"said Sullivan."He caught on real quick."
A retired Los Angeles Police Department sergeant,Katapodis has worked part-time as an instructor
with the Peace Officers group and said he had turned down fall-time job offers from it in the past.
"It was a tough decision,"he said of leaving."I enjoy what I'm doing,but it's a job I've really wanted
to do."
Sullivan was also happy for Katapodis. "It's an outstanding opportunity,"he said.
With the Peace Officers,Katapodis said he would be in charge of scenario management, which he said
is about dealing with situations officers face in the field in everything ranging from burglary calls to
suicides.
Katapodis already teaches classes in the field and will help develop the curriculum and update
literature. He said he will travel to Southern California frequently and plans to keep his Huntington
Beach home.
Katapodis' departure opens up the race for a crowded field of candidates vying for three council seats
that become available in November. Incumbents mayor pro-tem Dave Sullivan and Jill Hardy are
seeking re-election,and nine other candidates have officially declared thus far.
Katapodis said among his biggest moments so far include cutting the ribbon at the new Senior Center
in Central Park, and the opening of the Pacific City mall.
And he says he's not finished.
"1'm not done yet,"Katapodis said. "People are already putting a nail in my coffin."
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News Deeply,Water Deeply
August 18,2016
In the fourth installment of our "Experts to Watch" series,
meet nine experts helping California increase conservation
and efficiency through water reuse technology, policy and
regulations.
A worker at the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center explains how wastewater is treated to
drinking water standards.Tara Lohan
WHILE CALIFORNIANS MIGHT be tired hearing about the drought, the state's water
problems won't go away anytime soon. That was the stark message of Pacific Institute co-
founder Peter Gleick in an on-ed published last week.
"The problem isn't that we're in a temporary drought: The problem is that we live in a world
with all the characteristics of a permanent drought, punctuated —ironically—by extreme
floods," Gleick wrote. "We must no longer assume that we have, or can get, enough water
everywhere to do all the things we want, and as wastefully as we do them."
One of the ways to treat water less wastefully is by efficiently reusing stormwater and gray
water. In the fourth installment of our "Experts to Watch" series, we look at nine leaders
inspiring water reuse efforts throughout the state.
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Jim Fiedler
Jim Fiedler is the chief operating officer for the Santa Clara Valley Water District's
Water Utility Enterprise, leading the water supply program. Fiedler's district owns and
operates the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center (SVAWPC), the
largest advanced water purification plant in Northern California. Through a process of
microfiltration, reverse osmosis and ultraviolet light, SVAWPC turns out 8 million
gallons (30 million liters) of purified water a day from wastewater. A civil engineer by
training, Fiedler has been working in the field for more than 35 years. He's a board
member of the Water Environment and Reuse Foundation and a member of the
State Advisory Group for Direct Potable Reuse in California.
Neal Shapiro
Neal Shapiro oversees water conservation, water efficiency programs and watershed
management programs for the city of Santa Monica. Shapiro's also the secretary of
the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association and has set the standard
when it comes to rainwater harvesting systems in Santa Monica. Rainwater
harvesting offers numerous benefits, from reducing flooding and erosion to
decreasing combined sewer overflows. But one of its still underutilized advantages,
Shapiro explained in a July 2015 article, is that we can directly use rainwater for
functions for which we would normally use potable water—such as flushing toilets.
Shapiro considers the rainwater harvesting system at Santa Monica's Pico Branch
Library a great example of a system that efficiently recycles rainwater for nonpotable
uses in a building and even allows for treatment of the rainwater to drinking water
quality if necessary. Projects like these, Shapiro says, can help cities become more
sustainable and water self-sufficient.
Deborah Weinstein Bloome
Deborah Weinstein Bloome is senior policy director at TreePeople, a nonprofit
focused on fostering sustainable and climate-resilient urban environments. Among its
initiatives focusing on water reuse is a 2015 pilot project with the city of Los Angeles,
Los Angeles County and the engineering firm Tetra Tech to retrofit L.A. homes with a
high-tech system to capture and store stormwater that ran later be used for irrigation
purposes. "It's an old technology but a new mindset," Bloome told Next City at the
time. The organization also collaborated on a new set of guidelines for homeowners
and businesses, announced in February 2016, on how to use nonpotable water
outdoors and indoors.
Laura Allen
Laura Allen and Cleo Woelfle-Erskine built their first gray-water system in their
backyard in 1999. Today, their organization, calledGreywater Action, offers
workshops and presentations for individuals and businesses teaching rainwater
harvesting, gray-water reuse and composting toilets. They also work with
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policymakers and water districts to develop codes and incentives for reuse systems
for gray water, rainwater harvesting and composting toilets. Allen's book about gray-
water systems, "The Water-Wise Home: How to Conserve and Reuse Water in Your
Home and Landscaoe." came out in 2015. She's also the lead author of San
Francisco's Gawwater Design Guidelines for Outdoor Irrigation. Allen is on Twitter
at (o)LauraAllen GWA.
Elizabeth Dougherty
Elizabeth Dougherty wants to make water conservation the next rage in California.
Dougherty's the founder and executive director of Wholly H2O, a Bay Area-based
nonprofit running education and outreach campaigns about locally appropriate
solutions for water conservation and water reuse. Dougherty practices what she
preaches, and gets by on iust 30 gallons (114 liters) of water a day. "If anyone tells
you that it's too hard to put in gray-water reuse systems, don't believe
them," Dougherty wrote on the Wholly H2O blog. "Conservation is so simple, it's
crazy."
Sebastian Tilmans
Sebastien Tilmans is the director of operations at the William and Cloy Codiga
Resource Recovery Center at Stanford University. The center aims to accelerate the
commercial development of new wastewater technologies through testing. It
considers wastewater not only as an often untapped source for water but also as a
resource for energy, nutrients and materials. "The traditional mentality has always
been that wastewater is a hazardous waste that we need to mitigate. But we view it
as an ore,"Tilmans told Water Deeply in a recent interview. "If you were at an iron
mine you're not getting pure iron, you're getting iron ore and you need to take out the
impurities before you have something valuable that you can sell," he added. Tilmans
is on Twitter at(DSebTilmans.
Jeff Mosher
Jeff Mosher is the executive director of the National Water Research Institute, a
nonprofit sponsoring projects and programs geared toward ensuring safe, reliable
sources of water. Mosher's also the administrator of an expert panel investigating
whether it is feasible to develop criteria for direct potable reuse (DPR) of wastewater.
Mosher told Water Deeply that DPR is attractive because it's local, it's typically water
that is already under your control and it's reliable. "We have the technology to do
DPR. What we are missing are the criteria or the regulatory approach on how it
would be permitted," Mosher said.
Mosher previously worked as an environmental consultant, served as the director of
research programs at the WateReuse Foundation and as director of technical
services for the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies.
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Erin Mackey
Erin Mackey is a drinking water and reuse process engineer atBrown and Caldwell,
the largest engineering consulting firm solely focused on the U.S. environmental
sector. Mackey has specialized in advanced water treatment, water quality, drinking
water treatment, drinking water regulations, water resources, reuse treatment, reuse
regulations, microcontaminant control, taste and odor control.
Mehul Patel
Mehul V. Patel is the director of water production for the Orange County Water
District. He has specialized in the use of advanced technologies for water
reclamation and recycling and oversees the Groundwater Replenishment
System (GWRS), the largest municipal reuse facility in the world. The GWRS purifies
highly treated secondary effluent from the Orange County Sanitation District through
a process of reverse osmosis, microfiltration, ultraviolet light and hydrogen peroxide
technologies. The purified water is then recharged to the groundwater basin.
GWRS can put out 100 million gallons (380 million liters) per day, enough to serve
850,000 people.
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Daily Pilot
August 24, 2016
DAILY y PILOT
Despite CdM teen's illness, officials not
worried about ocean water quality
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Corona del Mar High School's Julianne Bartz,night, plays in a soccer game in February.Julianne was hospitalized this
month with a severe case of pneumonia two weeks after participating in a junior lifeguard competition in Huntington Beach.
(File photo I Daily Pilot)
Alexia Fernandez
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A week after the mother of a 16-year-old Corona del Mar High School student raised
questions of whether ocean water played a part in her daughter becoming severely ill,
local health experts said they see no cause for concern.
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Julianne Bartz reportedly was hospitalized this month with a dangerous form of
pneumonia about two weeks after participating in a junior lifeguards regional
competition at Huntington State Beach on July 22.
Her mother, Catherine, would not comment to the Daily Pilot last week about her
daughter's condition.
But she earlier told KCBS-TV/2 that an infectious-disease doctor had discovered her
daughter had been exposed to strep bacteria, possibly contracted orally through ocean
water.
Catherine Bartz wondered whether bacteria from a sewage spill that occurred in Los
Angeles three days before the competition may have caused her daughter's illness.
"So the infectious-disease doctor was finally able to get a culture ... and one of the first
things she asked us was if she had been swimming," Bartz told the TV station. "And
that's when the light kind of came on. She had been very, very healthy up until the day
she did that regional competition where she was in the ocean for so long. And in the
back of my mind, it had always been a question."
Jessica Good, a spokeswoman for the Orange County Health Care Agency, said she
knew of no other illnesses possibly linked to the lifeguard competition and that the
agency had received no official diagnosis from Julianne's doctor or family.
Generally, the agency accepts reports when a person experiences a possibly ocean-
related illness.
Such bather illness reports have not shown a doctor's diagnosis of pneumonia since
1997, Good said.
Samples are regularly taken from ocean water to test them for bacteria, Good said.
"There are 140 locations in Orange County oceans and bay waters that samples are
taken from," Good wrote in an email. "These samples are taken at least weekly."
The Health Care Agency said one water sample from Huntington State Beach was
collected at Magnolia Street on July 21, the day before the junior lifeguards regional
competition.
Magnolia Street is about 1,000 feet from Newland Street, where Good said Julianne and
the other junior guards were swimming.
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The sample was collected because of a higher than acceptable level of enterococci
bacteria in that area on July 20, according to Good.
Enterococci bacteria are usually found in high concentrations in human feces. They're
also used as indicators of fecal contamination in recreational waters, according to the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Enterococci also can be found in soil, storm water, animals and sewage.
According to the EPA, enterococci bacteria can cause diseases of the skin, eyes, ears
and respiratory tract. They also can cause infections to wounds and the urinary tract,
according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jennifer Cabral, a spokeswoman for the Orange County Sanitation District, said her
agency did not have concerns about local water quality after the Los Angeles sewage
spill.
"Ocean waters have met our public health state standards," she said. "We do not have
any evidence that the L.A. sewage spill reached Orange County waters."
Beaches just south of the San Gabriel River and Seal Beach were closed immediately
after the spill July 19. The water samples the Sanitation District took during that period
did not exceed state standards for bacteria, according to Cabral.
Brian O'Rourke,junior lifeguard captain for Newport Beach, said he usually doesn't
worry about the possibility of dangerous bacteria in the ocean.
The county Health Care Agency regularly updates the Newport Beach Fire Department's
Marine Operations about water quality, O'Rourke said.
"The water is generally clean," he said. "There's been nothing this summer regarding
water quality that gave us cause for concern."
O'Rourke said he called Catherine Bartz to ask about her daughter's condition but had
not heard back.
The Health Care Agency encourages swimmers who might be experiencing an ocean-
related illness to call (714) 433-6280 to be interviewed and file a complaint.
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Daily Pilot
August 26, 2016
DAILY
County scraps pipeline project at Talbert Regional Park
Activists Jay Humphrey, left,and Kevin Nelson stand along the Santa Ana River trail as they discuss the proposed
Southwest Costa Mesa Trunk sewage pipeline through Talbert Regional Park in 2015.The Orange County Sanitation District
dropped throject this week.(File photo I Daily Pilot)
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The Orange County Sanitation District has officially scrapped a proposal to install a
large sewage pipeline through Talbert Regional Park in Costa Mesa, deciding the
project is no longer in the best interest of the district or ratepayers.
District board members voted Wednesday to nix the project,which had been
effectivelytabled since May because of escalating costs and uncertainties about
boring under the Santa Ana River.
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The latest estimate pegged the cost of the project at $30 million, up from $lg
million, district spokeswoman Jennifer Cabral said Friday.
The Sanitation District also determined that the pipeline, called the Southwest
Costa Mesa Trunk, is no longer needed because the district's current system has
enough sewer capacity.
Additionally, Cabral said,the pipeline would have been problematic because it was
expected to divert about 2 million gallons of wastewater per day, which would have
reduced the amount of recycled water produced through the county's groundwater
replenishment system.
"With these new factors, this project is no longer necessary," Cabral said.
County and local officials previously said the pipeline — a joint effort of the Orange
County Sanitation District, the Costa Mesa Sanitary District and the city of
Newport Beach — would ensure a more reliable system by moving untreated
sewage using gravity, as opposed to pressure applied from pump stations.
"We still believe it's a good project,but if they're not going to support it, there's
really no reason for us to push ahead," said Costa Mesa Sanitary District General
Manager Scott Carroll. "We need their cooperation to bring that project to
fruition."
As proposed, the 4,800-foot4ong pipeline would have started near the west end of
West 19th Street and traveled through the southern portion of Talbert Regional
Park— about r8o acres of largely open space owned by the county and located
inside Costa Mesa city limits.
The pipeline then would have gone under the Santa Ana River before ending at a
county wastewater treatment facility near the riverbed in Huntington Beach.
Kevin Nelson, a longtime project opponent who heads an advocacy group called the
Nature Commission, applauded the county district's decision.
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"I commend the agency for doing the responsible thing— and it is responsible
because Talbert is so very important as a piece of relatively untouched wildland,'
Nelson said Friday. "That is the kind of place that we, as a society, need to leave
exactly as it is."
Local residents and environmentalists who protested the pipeline said it would be
disruptive to local wildlife and require construction that would effectively close half
the park for years.
Nelson, who grew up in Costa Mesa but now lives in San Clemente, said he'd like to
see Talbert Park eventually combined with land eyed for the Banning Ranch project
in Newport Beach to create a larger nature preserve or state park.
Perhaps the biggest benefit of canceling the pipeline project, he said, "is that
Talbert has a little bit more chance to be left alone."
County Sanitation District board members also voted Wednesday to pay the Costa
Mesa Sanitary District $192,000 "to offset their costs to support the alignment and
the environmental studies associated with this project," Cabral said.
Board members in the Costa Mesa district directed Carroll earlier this year to seek
some kind of reimbursement from the county, given how much money had already
been spent in anticipation of the project.
That included 3,252 feet of 12-inch pipe and 116 feet of 15-inch pipe installed in
1991.
The cost of the project back then was $250,000.Adjusted for inflation, it would be
about $666,000 today, according to Carroll.
"We just wanted to get some reimbursement to help make us whole," Carroll said.
"We are greatly appreciative that they approved the $192,000."
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Originally, the Costa Mesa district had planned to decommission five of its pump
stations on the Westside that would no longer be needed if the Southwest Costa
Mesa Trunk were built.
With that option now off the table,the agency will focus instead on refurbishing
those stations. The $192,000 from the county district, Carroll said, will go toward
covering some of the costs associated with that.
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Los Angeles Times
August 1, 2016
Flush, then fill up: Japan taps sewage to
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An attendant prepares to fill up a Toyota Mirai at a Fukuoka sewage treatment plant,which is creating hydrogen from biogas.
(Julie Makinen/Los Angeles Times)
Julie Makinen
Does the future of driving start with flushing your toilet?
When Mutsuro Yuji,chief of the central sewage plant here in this southern Japanese city, first heard
about the idea of making hydrogen from biogas—the combination of methane and carbon dioxide
produced by the breakdown of stinky matter—he was skeptical. "I thought it was a joke,"he says.
But after a$12-million investment from Japan's government,plus research, engineering,design and
building work by Mitsubishi,Toyota and Kyushu University, Yuji is no longer laughing. Starting late
last year,drivers of vehicles like the Toyota Mirai and Honda Clarity have been able to roll up to the
sewage plant and power up their hydrogen fuel cell cars at what you might call the world's first toilet-
to-tank filling station.
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The station is working only 12 hours per day but already is making enough hydrogen to fill 65 cars
daily—and that could grow to 600 if all the biogas at the plant was harnessed.
After years of fits and starts,Japan is in the midst of a major push to move hydrogen-powered cars off
the drawing board and into driveways. The government this year has doubled its funding for fuel cell
vehicle subsidies,construction of filling stations and hydrogen energy farms to about$280 million,up
from$120 million last year.Meanwhile,camurkers including Toyota are ramping up production plans
for the zero-emission vehicles.
The effort could have profound ripple effects in California,which along with Japan and Germany is
one of the first three places in the world where interest in hydrogen fuel cells and investment in
infrastructure look to be approaching a level where the technology could be commercially viable.
After years of chicken-and-egg debate about which should come first,the cars or the stations to
support them,the numbers of both are mushrooming.Japan now has about 80 stations operating,
and Germany has 50. In California,20 retail hydrogen stations are now open,making it possible to
drive from the Mexican border to far Northern California,and another 16 are slated to come online this
year,according to the California Fuel Cell Partnership.
In the U.S.,most hydrogen is produced from natural gas.But a 2014 study by the U.S.Department of
Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that biogas from waste water treatment plants,
landfills, animal manure and industrial facilities could be used as a major source of hydrogen—
enough to support 11 million fuel cell vehicles per year.
"Sewage sludge is completely untapped today as a fuel source,"said Yoshikazu Tanaka,chief engineer
of the Toyota Mimi. "We believe it's very promising and would bring ultimate self-sustainability to
communities."
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Yoshikazu Tanaka, chief engineer of the Toyota Mirai, behind the wheel of the hydrogen-
powered car. (Julie Makinen / Los Angeles Times)
California is one of the most biogas-rich states in the nation,and Los Angeles in particular is well
positioned to tap this resource,the Renewable Energy Laboratory's survey indicated.
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Presumably because of its size,Los Angeles ranked as the top county in the nation in terms of potential
to produce hydrogen from landfills. (Orange County was No. 2)Los Angeles was also rated No. 1 in
terms of its potential to generate hydrogen from biogas at industrial and commercial facilities ranging
from meat-packing plants to hospitals,universities and even jails.The city was ranked No.2 in the
nation in potential to produce hydrogen from sewage plants.
Californians are adopting hydrogen fuel cell cars faster than initially expected,the state's Air
Resources Board said in a report last year. The state is expected to have 10,500 fuel cell cars by the
end of 2018 and 34,000 by the end of 2021 —twice as many as anticipated in a 2014 study. The
majority of those—some 20,000—will be in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Toyota started offering the Mirai last fall and has sold about 1,000 in Japan and 200 in California,
Tanaka said. The company has already received more than 2,000 orders in the U.S., and Americans
who reserve vehicles now will have to wait until 2017 to get them. There's an even bigger backlog in
Japan. In addition to Toyota, Honda and South Korean automaker Hyundai have offered fuel cell
vehicles in California.
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A hydrogen fuel cell car gets a fill-up at a Tokyo hydrogen station. (Julie Makinen / Los
Angeles Times)
Phil Fuchs of Irvine is among the early adopters of the Mimi. The 67-year-old project manager for a
chair manufacturing and design firm usually fuels up at a station on the UC Irvine campus. There isn't
one new his office in Cypress.
Though he says he loves the car itself, stations are out of service"more often that you might
expect."He keeps abreast of what stations are open via a Facebook group.
"It's not like a regular gas car;you have to think about [fueling up] in advance,"he said. He'd like to
see stations in Riverside and Barstow so he could drive to Las Vegas.
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The public interest is prompting the Air Resources Board to warn that California's currently funded
hydrogen stations may not be sufficient to support demand after 2018. On average,California's
stations can produce half as much hydrogen as Fukuoka's sewage-based filling station
already generates.
But if the Bay Area and Sacramento tapped all their landfills, sewer plants and other biogas-generating
locations to make hydrogen,the region could support 527,300 fuel cell cars,the Renewable Energy
Laboratory's survey projected. The pioneers of Japan's toilet-to-tank plant say they're looking to
export their expertise.
"We hope to be able to take our advanced technology and sell it to Europe and the U.S.,"says Seiichi
Hirashita,manager of the Kyushu branch of Mitsubishi Chemical Engineering,which installed the
Fukuoka station andhas planned and built around a third of Japan's hydrogen stations to date.
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That's not to say that the poo-powered hydrogen is cheap. "We're not making any money off this yet,"
says Sumito Tachibana, chief of the energy and environment section of Fukuoka's startup and
investment department.
Customers are charged about$11 for a kilogram(2.2 pounds)of hydrogen, and a fill-up requires about
five kilograms,making the cost comparable to driving a gasoline car.But producing a kilogram of
hydrogen at the sewage plant costs about$100, Tachibana said, and the number of fuel cell vehicles in
the city is still so low—30 to 40—that the station is open just one day a week.The Mirai has a range
of about 310 miles,and in the U.S.,the purchase price includes three years of complimentary fuel.
Takeo Kikkawa,a professor at Tokyo University of Science's Graduate School of Innovation Studies,
said even with government subsidies worth thousands of dollars to each buyer,hydrogen fuel cell cars
like Toyota's Mirai and Honda's Clarity remain out of reach of middle-class consumers. In the U.S.,
the suggested retail price of the Mimi is$57,000,but buyers are eligible for about$20,000 worth of
incentives,rebates and tax credits.
Japan is the most advanced country in terms of developing fuel-cell technology,Kikkawa said,but"we
are lagging on infrastructure because we don't yet have a mass market."California,he said,has done a
better job of promoting other fuel-cell powered vehicles,including buses and forklifts used in
warehouses,ports and airports.
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But Japan,he said,has an opportunity to catch up by using the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo as a focusing
event. On July 1,the city announced it would open a Hydrogen Museum to educate residents and
visitors alike about the technology.
In addition,the city and national governments have pledged to have 100 hydrogen-powered buses on
the city's streets in time for the Summer Games.Those will require four high-capacity hydrogen
stations,according to Kikkawa. "This is a major development,"he says.
Tanaka,the Toyota engineer,admits that if the price of crude oil stays low,interest in hydrogen fuel
cells and all kinds of alternative energy may wane. "We've already seen the sale of hybrids come down
with crude oil prices plummeting,"he concedes. "We cannot predict the future. Oil is a commodity,
and the price fluctuates."
Yet Tanaka says he's determined to push ahead.
"It took 20 years for us to establish Prins as a standard choice,"he says of the gasoline hybrid cars.
"But regardless of what happens with oil,we should be preparing to transform our society into a more
eco-friendly and sustainable place."
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Twitter Posts
August 2016
Twitter Posts for August 2016
Posted 31 limes and Retweeted l limes
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OC Sewers Retweeted Costa Mesa SD
Cute idea for kids.
OC Sewers added,
Costa Mesa SD @CostaMesaSD
What does being green mean to you?.youutube.com/watch?v=lieN1B... #ReduceReuseRecycle
#TrashTalkTuesday
OOC Sewers @OCSewers
Construction & paving still happening in @FullertonCA along st. college, so plan ahead if
you're headed that way.
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OC Sewers @OCSewers Aug 29
"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going." -Beverly Sills #MotivationMonday
1 .
OC Sewers @OCSewers Aug 29
Did you know that#Disasterpreparedness starts with you? Register for#AlertOC.
http://bos.ocgov.com/afertoc/overview.asp ...
00C Sewers @OCSewem Aug 27
Do you care about the#environment and #publichealth?Want to advance your#career?
Apply for a #job with @OCSewersi ._ocsd.com/about-ocsd/jab_...
( CWEA Members @CWEAMembers Aug 26
Our Santa Ana section is mtg today at the award winning @OCSewers in Fountain Valley. Do
you know#what2flush?
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60C Sewers @OCSewers Aug 26
#FBF photo from the early 2000's of OCSD's Medical Response team winning an award.
http://bit.ly/2 bGm K7m
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OC Sewers @OCSewers Aug 25
OCSD was awarded the Gold Peak Performance Award for Plant No. 1 and Plant No. 2
from @NACWA. http://bit.ly/2bErhHz
60C Sewers @OCSewers Aug 25
An interesting article on how 'Living Architecture' tackles global sustainability issues.
191ch Gordon @RichGordon24 Aug 24S4cramento, CA
#AB2022 moves onto @GovemorJerryBrown, allows Californians to taste-test clean and
delicious recycled water through CA water agencies
60C Sewers @OCSewers Aug 24
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It's Wednesday, which means it's time for OCSD's Wastewater Word of the Week! This
week's work is: CIP. hftp://bit.ly/2bAg5ao
60C Sewers @OCSewers Aug 23
OC Sewers Retweeted Discovery Channel IN
#InternautDay
OC Sewers added,
Discovery Channel IN @DiscoverylN
25 years ago, Sir Tim Bemers-Lee allowed access of internet to the public. Life without internet? NO.
#InternautDay
00C Sewers @OCSewers Aug 22
Names were drawn &winners were notified. Congrats to the six lucky individuals who were
the recipients of our#20160penHouse opp drawing!
60C Sewers @OCSewers Aug 22
"The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work."-Harry Golden #MotivationMonday
.00 Sewers @OCSewers Aug 21
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Have you 'liked' OCSD on Facebook yet? Follow our page for news, fun facts & information
about wastewater treatment! ._facebook.com/OCSewers
'OC Sewers @OCSewers Aug 19
Talk about#Fbf! OCSD board member, Chad Wanke from @CityofPlacentia found a
cookbook from 1982/1983 full of recipes._facebook.com/OCSewers/posts_...
60C Sewers @OCSewers Aug 18
Do you care about the #environment and #publichealth?Want to advance your#career?
Apply for a #job w/@OCSewers! hftp://www.ocsd.com/about-ocsd/jobs/job-openings ...
t)OCSewers @OCSewers Aug 18
Did you know that OCSD produces enough power onsite to supply 66 percent of our own
power needs? Learn more here: --facebook.com/OCSewers/posts_... ...
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Orange County Water @OCWDWaterNews Aug 17
Did you attend the#OCWD/@ocsewers Community Open House on Saturday? Share your
photos with #20160penHouse.
'OC Sewers @OCSewers Aug 17
Want to know more about the work that we do? Come take a tour. You'll be glad that you
did! http:/ANww.ocsd.com/programs-student-resources/tours ...
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JWC Environmental @JWCmonstem Aug 15
Our Monster debuted at the OC Sanitation District open house this weekend! @OCSewers
@OCWDWaterNews #wastewater
60C Sewers @OCSewers Aug 16
DYK how to properly dispose of cleaning products, paint, batteries, auto products, and
electronics? Learn more here: _oclandfills.com/hazardous
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Thank you all for coming had a great! #2016openhouse.
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WOC Sewers @OCSewers Aug 13Fountain Valley. CA
Hope to see you here!!! #2016openhouse
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IWOC Sewers @OCSewers Aug 13Fountain Valley. CA
Come on by and see us todaylll Free and fun for all. #2016openhouse
60C Sewers @OCSewers Aug 12
Thank you for having us @CASA_CleanWater! Andustryleaders
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60C Sewers @OCSewers Aug 11
Are you a college student looking for a fun and rewarding opportunity? Check out our
Vocational Internship Program. _ocsd.com.
.00 Sewers @OCSewers Aug 10
It's Wednesday, which means it's time for OCSD's Wastewater Word of the Week! This
week's word is: Trickling Filter_faoebook.com/OCSewers/posts_...
60C Sewers @OCSewers Aug 9
OC Sewers Retweeted Public Works
Yes toilets aren't trash cans. Do you know#What2Flush?
OC Sewers added,
Public Works @pwmag
Do not flush! Utilities beg people to stop using toilets as trash cans_ow.ly/4yCg302RbMX
60C Sewers @OCSewers Aug 9
Do you have any expired medications? Bring them to our Open House on Sat, where we'll be
having a Drug Take Back. .bit.ly/2ay4mfr
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"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." -Sally Berger#MotivationMonday
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60CSewers @OCSewers Aug 6La Habra CA
Want something fun to do today? Stop by the LA Habra Corn Festival. We're here till 5pm
giving out#What2flush swag!
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Thank you for a great event @OCWDWaterNews and the unveiling of the H2O1-earning
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Do you have any expired medications? Bring them to our Open House where we will be
having a Drug Take Back booth. _bit.ly/2b2TZOK
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60C Sewers @OCSewers Aug 3
It's Wed, which means it's time for OCSD's Wastewater Word of the Week! This week's word
is: Digester.bit.ly/2b2TZOK
60C Sewers @OCSewers Aug 2
Interested in a great internship opportunity? To learn about the Vocational Internship
Program, visit._ocsd.com.
Q)OC Sewers @OCSewers Aug 1
OCSD gave a tour today to students from the Beijing Experimental High School Program.
We hope you enjoyed your time!
60CSewers @OCSewers Aug 1
Cool article on how food waste could be recycled!
60CSewers @OCSewers Aug 1
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"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"-Eleanor Roosevelt
#MotivationMonday
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OCSD Facebook Postings
Facebook Posts for August 2016
Posted 48 times and shared 3 times
. Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell 3 furs
Did you know...?
OCSD has spent$2.4 million in the past five years on new equipment&more than $300k in one year to
unclog pumps.
Just say NO to"disposable"wipes because they really aren't disposable.#What2Flush
Be you know
what should go
down the drain?
Home
Join other organizations just like yours in educating the public about what they can do to protect sewer systems, public
health and the environment.
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Published by Kelly Newell 5 hrs
This is such a cute idea for kids.What does being green mean to
you?httos://www.voutube.com/watch?v=IIeN180TIME
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It Marl 6
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Teach kids sustainability: What Does it Mean to be Green?
htto:/Awnv.littlepickleomss.com Green sustainable storybook about conservation, Protect the earth's precious resources in
the am picture book of the...
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell 23 hrs
OCSD was recently in the Daily Pilot.
t-me-talbed- eline-cancele...
County scraps pipeline project at Talbert Regional Park
The Orange County Sanitation District has officially scrapped a proposal to install a large sewage pipeline through Talbert
Regional Park in Costa Mesa,deciding the project is no longer in the best interest of the district or ratepayers.
LATIMES.COMIBY DAILY PILOT
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Orange County Sanitation District added 2 new Photos.
Published by Kelly Newell Yesterday at 12:00pm
With the first week of school under their belt,the CSUF Titans can enjoy less traffic on State College.
Construction and paving on Yorba Linda Blvd.from Associated Road to State College and on State
College north to Nutwood is now complete in the City of Fullerton. CA Government.All traffic control
barriers have been removed and all lanes are open.
The Newhope project has shifted south, construction is now taking place on State College between
Nutwood and Chapman so pleas...
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by''%4Amy Straiten Yesterday at 9:00am
"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going."
-Beverly Sills
#MotivationMonday
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Dramas County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 27 at 9:00am
Do you rare about the#environment and#publichealth?Want to advance your#career?
Apply for a#job with the Orange County Sanitation District!
htto:/AW .ocsd.com/about-ocsd/iobsriob-openings
Orange County Sanitation District : Job Openings
®2016 Orange County Sanitation District.All Rights Reserved.Website Created by Vision Internet-The Government
website experts
OCSD.COM
Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Tanya Cron c August 26 at 3:00pm
Crews will be working late tonight in Tustin at Newport and Mitchell. Businesses are all open and
accessible but some lanes will be closed and detours are in place.Thank you for your continued patience
while we work to improve our infrastructure.
#OCSDRedhill#OCSDConstruction#SorryAboutTheConstruction
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 26 al2'.00pm
Did you know that#Disasterpreparedness starts with you? Register for#AlertOC.
http:Hbos.ocqov.com/alertoc/ovewiew.asp
Orange County California -AlertOC
AlertOC is Orange County's regional public mass notification system designed to keep those who live or work in Orange
County informed of important information during emergency events.The system is sponsored and led by the County of
Orange in partnership with many Orange County cities.
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 26 at 11.3lam
Happy#Flashbackfriday! Here's a photo from the early 2000's of OCSD's Medical Response team winning
an award from the American Red Cross.
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Did you know that OCSD has their awn Medical Response Team?Our team members respond to medical
emergencies at the plants where they work. They are the ones who assess the patient before the
Emergency Responders arrive to take over.
OCSD thanks all of the employees who are part of our Medical Response Team.
Orange County Sanitation District added 35 new photos.
Published by Kelly Newell -August 25 at 2:02pm
2016 Community Open House Photos
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 25 at 9:30am
An interesting article on how'Living Architecture'tackles global sustainability issues.
can-rec cle-was.../2950...
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Smart brick' can recycle wastewater
Scientists from the University of the West of England(UWE Bristol)have developed smart bricks that are capable of
recycling wastewater...Read more here.
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 25 at 7:55am
OCSD was awarded the Gold Peak Performance Award for Plant No. 1 and Plant No. 2.from the National
Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). The Peak Performance Awards recognizes NACWA
member agencies for excellence in permit compliance.
The Gold Peak Performance Award was presented to facilities with no ocean discharge permit violations
for the entire calendar year.
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NACWA-a nationally-recognized leader in environmental policy and a sought-after technical resource on water quality and
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Orange County Sanitation District shared Rich Gordon'sphoto.
Published by Kelly Newell August 24 at 11:15am
Rich GordonLike Page
August 24 at 11:02am
Thirsty?Californians could soon get to taste-test advanced,purified, reused water-a critical source of potable water for the
future.The California State Le...
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Published by Kelly Newell -August 24 at 9:00am
Its Wednesday, which means it's time for OCSD's Wastewater Word of the Week!
This week's work is: Capital Improvement Program
OCSD's Capital Improvement Program (CIP)is a plan, which identifies capital projects necessary to
ensure OCSD's$6.2 billion in assets confinue to be protected and preserved. OCSD evaluates the
condition, capacity and lifespan of our infrastructure to properly determine the time frame for replacement
and/or rehabilitation. Projects are created from ...
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Orange County Sanitation District : Construction Program
The Construction Capital Improvement Program(CIP)involves planning,design,construction,commissioning,and closeout
for a variety of...
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Published by Kelly Newell August 23 at 1:56pm
Do you know why removing#wastewater grit matters?Click the link to learn more.
httD:/Aw .hydro-int.com/en-ab/grit-removal
Grit Removal
*Grit and other solid materials are a costly component of both process water and wastewater,clogging systems, reducing
efficiencies and causing abrasion damage and wear that lead to increased cleaning,maintenance and repair.
HYDRO-INT.COM
Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 23 at 9:00am
25 years ago, Sir Tim Bemers-Lee allowed access of internet to the public. Life without internet? NO.
Happy#InternautDay
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by 4Amy Stretten August 22 at 9:00am
"The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work."
-Harry Golden
#MotivationMonday
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 21 at 12:00pm
Have you 'liked'OCSD on Facebook yet? Follow our page for news, fun facts&information about
wastewater treatment!
httpsI/www.facebook.com/OCSewers
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 20 at 9:00am
Are you a college student looking for a fun and rewarding opportunity?OCSD is currently accepting
applications for the Vocational Internship Program.The last day to apply is Monday,August 29th.
Orange County Sanitation District : Home
®2016 Orange County Sanitation District.All Rights Reserved.Website Created by Vision Internet-The Government
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Rebecca Gorelick Long August 19 at 3:49pm
Construction at Newport and Mitchell. Sorry Tustin! Construction is almost over at this intersection. We just
need one more night before we can switch to days. Thank you for your
patience.#OCSDConstruction#SorryAboutTheTrafc#Constmction!sOnlyTemporary#OCSDRedHill
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 19 at 2:30pm
Names were drawn and winners have been notified. Congrats to the six lucky individuals who were the
recipients of two fit bits, two Beats headphones&two phone power packs. Thanks again for coming
outl#20160penHouse
Orange County Sanitation District added 5 new photos.
Published by Kelly Newell August 19 at 9:OOam
Talk about#FlashbackFriday...look what OCSD board member, Chad Wanks from the City of Placentia
found!
Irs a cookbook from 1982/1983 full of recipes submitted by OCSD employees.
...Those Chocolate Mint Parfait bars sound amazing!
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 18 at 2.43pm
Last night of night work at Newport and Mitchell in Tustin! Then it will be day work for about a week to
finish up the construction. Final paving will take place shortly after construction is completed.
wvw.ocsd.com/redhlll
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Orange County Sanitation District : Red Hill Sewer Improvements
This project will replace and/or rehabilitate portions of the Red Hill Sewer System which consists of two parallel sewer
pipelines within the cities of Tustin,Irvine,and Santa Ana.Construction began May 2016 and lasts approximately 18 months.
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Published by Kelly Newell August 18 at 10:OOam
Did you know that OCSD produces enough power onsite to supply 66 percent of our own power needs?
We are energy producers, producing biogas, a natural byproduct of the treatment process which is used
for OCSD's facilities electrical and heating demands. Through this process, OCSD is able to save$6
million per year in electrical costs.
However,when temperatures and energy demands run high especially during the summer months, OCSD
is doing their part to prepare for power outag...
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Flex Alert: energy conservation tips, save energy on high demand days in California
California's Energy Conservator, Demand Response and Flex Alert Status campaign
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 18 at 8:53am
Do you care about the#environment and#publichealth?Want to advance your#career?
Apply for a#job with the Orange County Sanitation District!
http://www.ocsd.com/about-ocsd/lobs/iob-openings
Orange County Sanitation District : Job Openings
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Orange County Sanitation District shared Orange County Water District's post.
Published by Kelly Newell August 17 at 3:16pm -
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Did you attend the#OCWD/Orange County Sanitation District Community Open House on Saturday?Share your photos
with 420160penHouse.
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Published by Kelly Newell August 17 at 8:00am
Want to know more about the work that we do?Come take a tour. You'll be glad that you
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Orange County Sanitation District : Come join us on a tour!
OCSD is committed to providing a valuable educational experience that focuses on learning the importance of wastewater
treatment in protecting the public health...
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 16 at 3:00pm
Are you living with Household Hazardous Waste(HHW)? Make sure to properly dispose of cleaning
products, paint, batteries, auto products, and electronics by taking them to a HHW Center Location in
Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine, or San Juan Capistrano. For more info,
visithtto://oclandfills.com/hazardous
Orange County. California - Household Hazardous Waste
Making Orange County a safe,healthy,and fulfilling place to live,work,and play,today and for generations to come,by
providing outstanding,cost-effective regional public services.
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Rebecca Gorelick Long August 15 at 1:15pm
Take a look at our video from Saturday's event! #20160penHouse
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Orange County Sanitation District updated their cover photo.
Published by Rebecca Gorelick Long August 15 a111:40am
Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Daisy Covarrubias Loaiza August 15 at 11:13am
Traffic delays on Yorba Linda Blvd. and Associated Rd. in Fullerton!
Please use alternate routes for the next few hours. Now that sewer installation is done the street is being
paved and will be opened to traffic shortly. Thanks for your patience as we work to improve the
infrastructure.
#OCSDNewhope#OCSDConstruction#SorryAboutTheTraffc#ConstructionlsOnlyTemporary
Orange County Sanitation District
Published by OAmy Stretten August 15 at 9:00am
"Don't wish it were easier. Wish you were better."
-Jim Rohn
#MotivatlonMonday
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Orange County Sanitation District added 3 new photos.
Published by Rebecca Gorelick Long August 13 at 2:09pm
Had a great day!!! Thank you all for coming.#2016openhouse
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Orange County Sanitation District added 2 new photos.
Published by Rebecca Gorelick Long August 13 at 1123am
Come on by and see us today!!! Free and fun for all.#2016openhouse
Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Jennifer Cabral August 12 at 1:13pm
Set up for OCSD and OCWD's Joint Open House is underway.We are looking forward to seeing the
community we serve tomorrow from 10-2.Additional info can be found at www.ocsd.com.
#2016OpenHouse#ocsewers
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 12 at 12:00pm
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies(NACWA) is reminding people that their toilets aren't
trashcans. Click the link below to learn more.
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Toilets Are Not Trashcans Campaign
NACWA-a nationally-recognized leader in environmental policy and a sought-after technical resource on water quality and
ecosystem protection
NACWA.ORG
Orange County Sanitation District shared California Association of Sanitation Agencies Dhoto.
Published by Kelly Newell August 12 at 11:12am
Thank you for having us California Association of Sanitation Agencies Andustryleaders
California Association of Sanitation Agencies
August 11 at 3:55pm
CASA Education Foundation scholarship recipient, Cheyenne Harris,interviews Jim Herberg, General Manager, Orange
County Sanitation District.#CASAcon
Orange County Sanitation District added 4 new photos.
Published by Daisy Covarrubias Loaaa August 11 at 5:28pm
Major accomplishment took place last week for Trautwein Construction,the contractor working on the
Newhope sewer replacement project on State College in Fullerton. The crew installed 400 feet of pipe in
one day, average installation for per day is about 100-115 feet so this is a major feat. In honor of the
Olympics, let's give Trautwein a gold medal for a job well done. Stay tuned for more updates as we
continue to improve our infrastructure.
#OCSDNewhope#OCSDConstruction#SorryAboutTheTraffic#ShortTermConstructionLongTermSewem#
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 11 at 2:30pnn
Are you a college student looking for a fun and rewarding opportunity? OCSD is currently accepting
applications for the Vocational Internship Program.
To learn more, visit www.ocsd.com.
Orange County Sanitation District : Home
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 10at 12:00pm
Only I more day until our#20160penHouse! Them will be booths, food,games,tours and a Drug Take
Back Booth for you to bring your used or expired medication.
For more information visit:hftp://www.ocsd.com/Home/Components/News/News/1690/52...
Hope to sea you there!
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Orange County Sanitation District added 2 new photos.
Published by Kelly Newell August 10 at 9:00am
Its Wednesday,which means it's time for OCSD's Wastewater Word of the Week!
This week's word is:Trickling Filter
A trickling filter is a biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms,
growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles
over them. OCSD trickling filter tanks(see photo#1)are about 30 feet tall and take up a lot of room. Below
is a photo of the plastic media OCSD uses in its trickling filters.
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 9 at 2:02pm
Toilets are not trash cans. Do you know#What2Flush?
SubsrrFb,e to our newsletter
NEWSLETTER
Treatment Solutions.Distribution System Fixes. Flow Analysis.
Helping you process water and wastewater more efficiently.
Subscribe today.
Utility Implores Consumers To Consider The High Costs Of Unflushables
Toilets are not trash cans.That's the message the Fargo, ND,wastewater system is trying to send to ratepayers.
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August gat 10:00am
Do you have any unwanted or expired medications? Bring them to our Community Open House on
Saturday,August 13,where we will be having a Drug Take Back booth.
For more information visit:htto:/Aw .ocsd.com/Home/Comoonents/News/News/1690/52...
Hope to see you there!#20160penHouse
www.ocsd.com
The Orange County Sanitation District and Orange County Water District will host a Community Open House on Saturday,
August 13,2016 from 10 am.-2 p.m.The free event will feature games,activities, music,giveaways, prizes,food,and more!
OCSD.COM
Orange County Sanitation District
Published by®Amy Stretten August 8 at 9:00am -
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
-Sally Berger
#MotivationMonday
Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 7 at 9:00am
Here's a great video on people trying recycled sewage water.Would you try it? Do you think it would taste
better than bottled water/tap water?
hftp://bzfd.it/29HqxU
People Drink Sewage Water For The First Time
"Better than LA tap water any day."
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 6 at 11:44am
Want something fun to do today? Come check out the LA Habra Corn Festival!We'll be there talking about
our Open House and passing out some free#What2Flush swag until 5pm.
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Rebecca Gorelick Long August 5 at 12:16pm
Thank you for inviting us to your H2O Learning Center Dedication Orange County Water District!
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Rebecca Gorelick Long August 5 at 9:00am
We are excited about our Community Open House on Saturday, August 13, and we hope you are too.
Check out our news release for more information.
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 4 at 12:OOpm
Did you know what you flush or wash down your sink at home can end up as a soil amendment for farms?
By knowing What2Flush,you are helping protect the environment so we can recycle nutrient-rich biosolids
that can be used to help improve the quality of soil.#ocsd#funfact#tbt
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 3 at 12:OOpm
Do you have any unwanted or expired medications? Bring them to our Community Open House on
Saturday,August 13, where we will be having a Drug Take Back booth. The event will also have games,
food, tours and much more.
For more information visit:htto://www.ocsd.com/Home/Comoonents/News/News/1690/52...
Hope to see you there!
Orange County Sanitation District updated their cover photo.
Published by Kelly Newell August 3 at 9:02am
Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 3 at 9:00am
Its Wednesday, which means it's time for OCSD's Wastewater Word of the Week!
This week's word is: Digester
The solid removed during the treatment process are placed in oxygen free B2:B43 tanks, called digesters,
and heated to at least 95 degrees Farenheit for between 15 to 20 days. This stimulates the growth of
anaerobic bacteria,which consume organic material in the sludge. Unlike the bacteria in the aeration
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tanks, these bacteria thrive in an oxygen-free or"anaerobic"environment. The digestion process stabilizes
the thickened sludge by converting much of the material into water, carbon dioxide and methane gas.
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Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Rebecca Gorelick Long August 2 at 2:42pm
Are you a college student looking for a fun and rewarding opportunity?OCSD is currently accepting
applications for the Vocational Internship Program.To learn more, visit www.ocsd.com.
Orange County Sanitation District
Published by Kelly Newell August 1 at 4:10pm
Thank you to the second group of students from the Beijing Experimental School Program for coming and
taking a tour of OCSD today.We hope you enjoyed your time!
Orange County Sanitation District
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This is a cool article on how food waste could actually be recycled.
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Your food waste is clogging up California's landfills. Here's how recycling could fix
it
Each year,Americans throw out 66 billion pounds of food—organic material wasting away at the bottom of a Iandfill.While
successful programs recycle tons of...
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oranoe County Sanitation District
Published by OAmV Stretten August i at 9:00am
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
-Eleanor Roosevelt
#MotivationMonday
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Agenda
Terminology Glossary
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
AQMD Air Quality Management District
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand
CARB California Air Resources Board
CASA California Association of Sanitation Agencies
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CIP Capital Improvement Program
CRWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board
CWA Clean Water Act
CWEA California Water Environment Association
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EMT Executive Management Team
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease
gpd Gallons per day
GWR System Groundwater Replenishment System (also called GWRS)
ICS Incident Command System
IERP Integrated Emergency Control Plan
LOS Level of Service
MGD Million gallons per day
NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NWRI National Water Research Institute
O&M Operations and Maintenance
OCCOG Orange County Council of Governments
OCHCA Orange County Health Care Agency
OCSD Orange County Sanitation District
OCWD Orange County Water District
COBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PCSA Professional Consultant Services Agreement
POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works
ppm Parts per million
PSA Professional Services Agreement
RFP Request For Proposal
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
SARI Santa Ana River Inceptor
SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system
SCAP Southern California Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District
SOCWA South Orange County Wastewater Authority
SRF State Revolving Fund
SSMP Sanitary Sewer Management Plan
SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
TSS Total Suspended Solids
WDR Waste Discharge Requirements
WEF Water Environment Federation
WERF Water Environment Research Foundation
WIFIA Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act
Activated-sludge process — A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria
reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen, and consume dissolved
nutrients in the wastewater.
Benthos—The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms, and shrimp, which live on, in, or
near the seabed, also known as the benthic zone.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) —The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes
decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in
water.
Blogas — A gas that is produced by the action of anaerobic bacteria on organic waste matter in a
digester tank that can be used as a fuel.
Biosolids — Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the
wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on
farm land or further processed as an earth-like product for commercial and home gardens to improve
and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) — Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets.
Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities.
Coliform bacteria —A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also
occasionally found elsewhere used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coil are the most common
bacteria in wastewater.
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Collections system — In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and
convey sanitary wastewater or storm water.
Certificate of Participation (COP) — A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the
lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues.
Contaminants of Potential Concern (CPC) — Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic
wastewater contaminants.
Dilution to Threshold (D/T) — the dilution at which the majority of the people detect the odor
becomes the D/T for that air sample.
Greenhouse gases — In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane,
nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming ("greenhouse
effect").
Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) System — A joint water reclamation project that proactively
responds to Southern California's current and future water needs. This joint project between the
Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District provides 70 million gallons a
day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply.
Levels of Service(LOS)—Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance.
NDMA— N-Nitrosodimethylamine is an N-nitrosoamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been
found in the Groundwater Replenishment System process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide
with extra ultra-violet treatment.
National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) — An alliance of the National Association of Clean Water
Agencies (NACWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF), with advisory support from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NBP is committed to developing and advancing
environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory
compliance and promote public participation in order to enhance the credibility of local agency
biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance.
Plume—A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility.
Publicly-owned Treatment Works(POTW)— Municipal wastewater treatment plant.
Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) Line — A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million
gallons per day of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean
for disposal, after treatment.
Sanitary sewer — Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial
wastewater. Combined sewers carry both wastewater and urban run-off.
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) — Regional regulatory agency that
develops plans and regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions
from business and industry.
Secondary treatment — Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated-sludge process,
where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater.
Sludge— Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater.
Total suspended solids (TSS)—The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater.
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Trickling filter — A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other
microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in
wastewater as it trickles over them.
Urban runoff — Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm
drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Wastewater—Any water that enters the sanitary sewer.
Watershed —A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD's service area is
in the Santa Ana River Watershed.