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ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING, INC.
Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: Angelica Textile Services
Industrial User Address: 925 South 8th Street,Colton,CA 92324
Industrial User Permit Number: SARI-IU-021
Industrial User Representatives: Mr.Joe Gomez,Plant Operations Director
Indirect/Direct User: Indirect User
Agency Area: San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Agency Representatives: Mr.Andy Coady,City of San Bernardino Municipal Water
Department Environmental Control Officer
Mr. Michael Plasencia, City of San Bernardino Municipal Water
Department Environmental Control Technician
Inspection Date: August 8, 2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI Inspectors: Dr.John R. Parnell, Pretreatment Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering& Contracting (EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. Industrial users were selectively inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or
industry type in order to evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste streams
that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a direct
connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at liquid waste hauler (LWH) discharge
stations varies. The quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or two
truckloads per week to 100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect dischargers is
disposed of at discharge stations using a permitted commercial LWH permitted by SAWPA.
On August 8, 2012, EEC completed a performance evaluation of the regulatory controls at the Angelica
Textile Services (Angelica) industrial laundry facility located at 925 South 8th Street in the City of Colton,
California (Appendix A, Site Photographs, Photo 1). The facility is permitted and monitored by the San
Bernardino Municipal Water District (SBMWD; Appendix B, Indirect User Discharge Permit No. SARI-I11-
021). The inspection was conducted to evaluate whether Angelica has developed and implemented
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sufficient measures to ensure that discharges into the IEBL comply with the terms and conditions of all
applicable agreements and regulations, including OCSD ordinances and 40 CFR 403,
1.1 General and Process Description
Angelica is an industrial laundry service company.The subject facility washes, dries, and presses gowns,
bed sheets, towels, curtains, and cafeteria linens from the Loma Linda Hospital. Incoming laundry is
suspended in large bags on an overhead transportation system that feeds the three banks of tunnel
washers. From the washers, the clean laundry is pressed to remove excess water before the laundry is
loaded into the dryers.The industry employs 150 people on a two-shift basis.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
All potable water used by the facility is softened prior to use in the laundry. Approximately 139,000
gallons of water are used every day. Laundry process wastewater is discharged directly to the City of
Colton sewer system through a lint trap. The wastewater is monitored by the City of Colton Industrial
Pretreatment Program. No wastewater from the laundry process is discharged to the IEBL.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
Incoming potable water passes through one of three ion-exchange softeners prior to use in the laundry
(Appendix A, Photo 2). The softeners are operated by a control system that switches automatically to
the next softener as soon as the current one needs to be regenerated. The Zeolite ion-exchange resin is
regenerated by a concentrated solution of sweet brine. This sweet brine solution is formulated in a
separate mixing tank using potable water and crystalline salt (sodium chloride). The crystalline salt is
delivered to the laundry by tanker truck and stored outside the facility in 7,200-gallon brine tank
(Appendix A, Photo 6). Once the sweet brine solution has regenerated the softener resin, the excess
regenerate fluid is transferred directly to a 7,200-gallon storage tank outside the facility (Appendix A,
Photo 3). Both storage and brine tanks are located inside a bermed area in case of spillage, accident, or
overflow.A spigot on the base of the storage tank is used as the sample point(Appendix A, Photo 5).
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
The contents of the storage tank (maximum 5,000 gallons) are collected weekly by a tanker truck from
HazMat Trans waste-hauler company(Appendix A, Photo 4).The storage tank is emptied through a pipe
placed at the bottom of the tank. The tank contents do not mix. The hauler delivers the brine
wastewater to the SBMWD LWH disposal station at the SBMWD water reclamation plant, where it is
discharged into the IEBL. The facility uses a three-part manifest system. The generator retains the top
copy of the manifest, the hauler retains the middle copy of the manifest, and the SBMWD LWH
discharge station retains the bottom copy of the manifest.
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
The laundry is not a categorical industry and is therefore not subject to federal categorical standards.
The facility must meet the requirements specified in the permit issued by SBMWD(Appendix B).
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2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
Since the facility is classified as a nonsignificant industrial user in the permit, it is not subject to federal
and local biannual sampling and reporting requirements. The facility is required to comply with the San
Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District(SBVMWD) ordinance, the SAWPA ordinance, and the OCSD
ordinance concerning the IEBL local limits and general and specific prohibitions.
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
The permit contains all OCSD-required local limits and surcharge components and requires annual
sampling for the pollutants.As indicated in Section 3.8 below, the permit does not explicitly require the
permittee to perform the sampling. G &G Environmental Compliance, Inc. inspects this facility once per
year in January on behalf of SBVMWD,which does not collect any samples.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 The Angelica facility was found to be in clean operating condition. No immediate problems were
identified.
3.2 The water treatment system was found to be in good operating condition. No immediate
problems were identified.
3.3 All exterior tanks, pumps, and associated equipment were found to be in good condition and
properly bermed in case of emergency spills or accidents.
3.4 The facility reported that sampling line is purged and sample bucket is rinsed prior to sample
collection. No written standard operating procedures were available and the audit team did not
observe a sampling event.
3.5 Angelica has an indirect discharge permit prepared by G & G Environmental Compliance, Inc.
and issued by SBVMWD. The permit was approved for structure and content by both SAWPA
and OCSD (Permit No. SARI-IU-021, Effective Date: March 20, 2011, Expiry date: March 19,
2014).
3.6 The facility is permitted as a nonsignificant industrial user, but this is not explicitly stated in the
body of the permit.The only reference to this classification was under Permit No.SARI-IU-021.
3.7 The first paragraph on page 2 of the permit refers to CSM Bakery Products, not Angelica
(Appendix B). It appears that another industrial user permit, rather than a clean template, was
used to prepare the permit for Angelica.
3.8 Part 1113 of the permit refers to a sample point located on the tanker truck that transports the
waste; however,the audit team was informed that the spigot on the storage tank is the sample
point(Appendix A, Photo 5).
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3.9 Part IIIA of the permit requires that wastewater sampling be conducted each January but it does
not specify that the permittee must perform the sampling.
3.10 The audit team was informed that G&G Environmental Compliance, Inc. inspects this facility for
once per year in January on behalf of for SBVMWD and that SBVMWD does not collect any
samples.
3.11 No record of any enforcement was identified for the past year. The discharge was apparently in
compliance with all permit limits and requirements. However, it should be noted that this
finding is based on one annual sample and one inspection only.
3.12 Angelica's permit to discharge into the IEBL via SBVMWD's LWH discharge station is issued by
the SBMWD and signed by both SBMWD and SBVMWD. If proper jurisdiction was granted by
SBVMWD to SBMWD to permit and monitor the indirect dischargers,only one controlling
agency should issue the permit and monitor the industrial user.
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Site Photographs
B. Indirect User Discharge Permit No.SARI-IU-021
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APPENDIX A
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Industrial User Inspection Report:Angelica Textile Services November 1,2012
Photo 1 Photo 2
Angelica Textile Services laundry building, Ion-exchange cylinders and controllers
City of Colton, California Photographed by John Parnell
Photographed by John Parnell
Photo 4 Photo 3
7,200-gallon wastewater discharge tank Waste-hauler truck coupling point
Photographed by John Parnell Photographed by John Parnell
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Photo 5
Sampling point on wastewater tank
Photographed by John Parnell
Photo 6
Crystalline salt storage tank
Photographed by John Parnell
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APPENDIX B
INDIRECT USER DISCHARGE
PERMIT NO. SARI-IU-021
SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY 4
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT sy
GENERAL MANAGER 4
DOUGLAS D.HEADRICK 4�0
INDIRECT INDUSTRIAL USER
DISCHARGE PERMIT
Date: May 19,2011
Name: Angelica Textile Services
Address: 925 South 81° Street
Colton,CA 92324
Attention: Mr.Joseph Gomez
REFERENCE: ISSUANCE OF INDIRECT INDUSTRIAL USER DISCHARGE PERMIT TO
ANGELICA TEXTILE SERVICES BY THE SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO. SARI-IU-021 NAICS NO. 812331
Dear Mr. Gomez:
Your application for issuance of an Industrial User Permit has been reviewed,accepted and
processed in accordance with the requirements specified in San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water
District(Valley District)Ordinance No. 73-SARI.
The enclosed pemtit issues pollutant limitations forthe industrial wastewater discharged to the Santa
Ana Regional Interceptor(SARI)Truck Disposal Station,located at the San Bernardino Municipal
Water Department (SBMWD) Water Reclamation Plant (WRP - 399 Chandler Place, San
Bernardino,CA),from wastewater generated at the facility located at 925 South 8"Street.,Colton,
CA 92324. All discharges from this facility, and actions and reports relating thereto, shall be in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. The permit is for athree year term and will
be billed annually by the SBMWD. The fee of$250 is due and payable upon invoice from the
SBMWD Finance Department.
If you wish to appeal or challenge any discharge limitations, pretreatment requirements, or
conditions imposed in this permit, a petition shall be filed for modification or reissuance of this
permit in accordance with the requirements of Valley District Ordinance No. 73-SARI - Section
521.0,within 10 working days of the date of issuance.
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Issued on May 19, 2011
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
1350 South"E"Street
San Bernardino,CA 92408-2725
INDIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. SARI-IU-021
Company Name and Address: Angelica Textile Services
925 South 81 Street
Colton, CA 92324
Phone Number: (909) 825-2292
Fax Number: (909)422-1123
Mailing Address: 925 South 81h Street
Colton, CA 92324
In accordance with the provisions of The Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251), the General
Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR Part 403), the State of California Porter-Cologne Water Act,
SAWPA Ordinance No. 5, and Valley District Ordinance No. 73-SARI; CSM Bakery Products is
hereby authorized to discharge industrial wastewater to the SARI Truck Disposal Station located at
the SBMWD WRP,from wastewater generated at the above identified facility,in accordance with
the conditions set forth in this permit. The wastewater discharged to the SARI is treated at the
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) owned and operated by Orange County Sanitation
District(OCSD). OCSD is hereby recognized as the Control Authority of the SARI,as specified in
40CFR 403.12(a),and has the right and legal authority to enforce its pretreatment program upon any
contributors to the SARI.
Compliance with this permit does not relieve Angelica Textile Services of its obligation to comply
with all applicable pretreatment regulations,standards orrequirements under local,State and Federal
laws, including any such laws, regulations, standards, or requirements that may become effective
during the term of this permit. A permit modification,in accordance with the conditions specified in
Valley District Ordinance No.73-SARI Section 306.0,maybe required to incorporate any significant
alterations or additions to the facility or to include any laws,regulations,standards,or requirements
which are implemented during the term of this permit.
Noncompliance with any term or condition of this permit shall constitute a violation of the
requirements specified in Valley District Ordinance No.73-SARI,and shall subject Angelica Textile
Services to civil and/or criminal penalties outlined in Valley District Ordinance No.73-SARI Section
511.0 and 512.0.
This amended permit shall become effective on: May 20,2011
and shall expire at midnight on: May 19,2014
Angelica Textile Services shall not discharge any industrial wastewater afterthe date ofexpirntion.If
Angelica Textile Services wishes to continue to discharge after the expiration date of this permit,an
application must be filed for a renewal permit,in accordance with the requirements in Valley District
Ordinance No. 73-SARI Section 305.0. a minimum of 90 days prior to the expiration date.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit Na SARI-IU-021
PART I—PROCESS DESCRIPTION
A. Angelica Textile Services is an industrial laundry engaged in supplying work uniforms,
towels and linens on a rental or contract basis. A self regenerating soft water system is used
to soften the potable water supply prior to the washing process. The resin contained in the
soft water tank is used to remove the Calcium and Magnesium ions (hardness) from the
potable water supply. Spent resin is recharged with a Sweet Brine solution, containing
concentrated Sodium. Approximately 2,000 gallons per day of spent brine solution is
discharged to an onsite brine storage tank.The spent brine solution is hauled to the SBMWD
SARI Truck Disposal Station.
PART H—DISCHARGE CONDITIONS
A. During the period of May 20, 2011, to midnight of May 19, 2014, the pemilttee is
authorized to haul the industrial wastewater specified in Part I to the SBMWD SARI Truck
Disposal Station.
B. Wastewater samples shall be collected from the sample location(s)listed below.
Location Description
01 The sample location is the sample port located on the tanker truck
transporting the wastewater to the SARI Truck Disposal Station.
C. Angelica Textile Services is not permitted to haul any wastewater to the SBMWD SARI
Truck Disposal Station unless the following conditions have been met:
a. A representative wastewater sample has been collected from a designated sample
location;
b. The wastewater has been analyzed for all required pollutants;
C. The wastewater sample analysis and all required monitoring report forms have been
submitted to the SBMWD for review;
d. A review of the wastewater sample analysis indicates compliance with all required
discharge limitations;
e. Authorization has been received from the SBMWD to haul the wastewater to the
SBMWD SARI Truck Disposal Station.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. SARI-R7-021
PART H—DISCHARGE CONDITIONS Cont.
D. The industrial wastewater transferred from the storage tank(s),shall not exceed the discharge
limitations specified in the Discharge Limitation Table(Part 11-1).
E. Angelica Textile Services is not permitted to discharge the contents of any other process
tanks to the designated storage tanks at any time.
F. Any brine waste load which is rejected from the SBMWD SARI Disposal Station shall be
properly and legally disposed.Rejected loads shall be disposed at a legal disposal site and a
manifest ofthe rejected load must be submitted to the SBMWD within fourteen(14)calendar
days.As an alternative,the liquid waste hauler may return the rejected brine waste load to the
point of origin for additional pretreatment, and the liquid waste hauler may return to the
SARI Disposal Station or another legal disposal site for discharge. The waste hauler shall
also provide SBMWD with a manifest documenting such alternative action.
G. Angelica Textile Services is required to notify the SBMWD of any planned process changes
or other modifications which will alter the amount of or pollutant strength ofany wastewater
which is hauled to the SBMWD SARI Truck Disposal Station,30 days prior to the changes.
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MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. SARI-IU-021
PART II—DISCHARGE CONDITIONS Cont.
I. From the period beginning May 20, 2011 to midnight of May 19, 2014, the industrial
wastewater discharged from the designated sample location shall be in compliance with the
discharge limitations stated below.
DISCHARGE LIMITATION TABLE
LOCAL GTEGOBICAL LPfIT
LDffr ( ) DALLY Minimal, Apaarahk
POLLUTANT Daily a1.:. IsavalY p�W) AVG. Dint.
M1fav for AaY Avg 9ha11 anUdry)
ts810 Idq Nat9cttJ
Arsenic 2.0 - - - - Local
Biological Oxygen Demand(BOD) - - - 15,000 10,000 Local
Cadmium(Total) 1.0 - - - - Local
Chromium(Total) 2.0 - - - - Local
Copper(Total) 3.0 - - - - Local
Cyanide(Amenable) 1.0 - - - - Local
Cyanide(Total) 5.0 - - - - Local
Dissolved Organic Carbon - - - N
Hardness(Total) 2.0 - - - Local
Mercury 0.03 - - - Local
Nickel(Total) 10.0 - - - Local
Oil and Grease(Mineml/Pencleum) 100.0 - - - Local
pH t .0-12.0 - - - Local
Pesticides 0.01 - - - - Local
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 0.01 - - - - Local
Silica - - - - -
Silver(Tmal) 5.0 - - - - Local
Sulfide(Dissolved) 0.5 - - - - Local
Sulfide(Total) 5.0 - - - - Local
Total Suspended Solids(TSS) - - - 15,000 10,000 -
Total Toxic Organics(TTOs) 0.58 - - - - Local
Volatile Suspended Solids - - - - -
Zinc(Total) 10.0 - - - - Local
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MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. SARI-IU-021
PART III-MONITORING REQUrREMENTS
A. From the period beginning May 20, 2011 to midnight of May 19, 2014, the industrial
wastewater discharged to the SBMWD SARI Truck Disposal Station shall be monitored
from the designated sample location, for the pollutants and frequency specified in the
following table. Annual samples shall be collected in January to allow sufficient time for
sample analysis reporting and potential resampling requirements.
POLLUTANT FREQUENCY SAMPLE TYPE
Arsenic Annually Grab
Biological Oxygen Demand(BOD) Annually Grab
Cadmium(Total) Annually Grab
Chromium(Total) Annually Grab
Copper(Total) Annually Grab
Cyanide(Amenable) N/A N/A
Cynnide(Total) N/A N/A
Dissolved Organic Carbon Annually Grab
Flow Each Load Flow Meter
Hardness(Total) Annually Grab
Lead(Total) Annually Grab
Mercury Annually Grab
Nickel(Total) Annually Grab
Oil and Grease(Mineral/Petroleum) Annually Grab
Pit Bach Load,Annually pH Meter,Grab
Pesticides N/A N/A
Polychlorinated Biphenyls N/A N/A
Silica Annually Grab
Silver(Total) Annually Grab
Sulfide(Total) N/A N/A
Sulfide(Dissolved) N/A N/A
Total Suspended Solids(TSS) Annually Grab
Total Toxic Organics(TrOs) N/A N/A
Volatile Suspended Solids Annually Grab
Zinc(Total) Annually Grab
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MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. SARI-IU-021
PART III-MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Cont.
B. All wastewater samples and measurements collected as required herein shall be
representative of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge. All samples shall be
collected at the designated sample location specified in Part II-B, and unless otherwise
specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream.
C. All monitoring and analysis required by this permit shall be performed in accordance with
the techniques prescribed in 40 CFR Part 136 and amendments thereto, or otherwise
approved by EPA,or as specified in this permit.
D. All equipment used for pretreatment,monitoring and analysis must be routinely calibrated,
inspected, and maintained to ensure the accuracy of the equipment as specified in Valley
District Ordinance 73-SARI Section 401 and 414.
E. If the permittee conducts any self monitoring,the results of this monitoring shall be included
in a self-monitoring report submitted by the perms tee to the SBMWD.
F. Any constituents which exceed the discharge limits specified in Part II-H are required to be
resampled in accordance with the requirements specified in 40 CFR 403.12(g)(2)and Valley
District Ordinance 73-SARI Section 401.0. The permittee will be responsible for the
collection and analysis of any required resampling,in addition to all costs associated withthe
resampling event.
G. If the analysis from any wastewater samples indicates a repeat violation for the same
constituent,alloncompliance Monitoring Program(NMP)may be issued,in accordance with
the requirements specified in Valley District Ordinance No. 73-SARI Section 506.0. The
permittee will be responsible for the collection and analysis of any required NMP sampling,
in addition to all costs associated with the NMP sampling event.
H. The permittee shall submit written documentation to the SBMWD, in lieu of the required
monitoring report, for any monitoring periods which did not result in the discharge of any
wastewater to the SBMWD SARI Truck Disposal Station.
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MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. SARI-IU-021
PART IV-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. All required monitoring results shall be summarized and reported on an Indirect Industrial
User Discharge Monitoring Report Form provided by the SBMWD. This report form shall
indicate the compliance status and concentration and/or mass value of all pollutants in the
wastewater for which sampling and analyses were performed,and the signature ofthe person
submitting the report. The certified laboratory report shall be included as a part of the
reporting requirements.
All required monitoring reports shall be submitted to the SBMWD no later than the last day
of the second month ofthe First Quarter,(February). Failure to submit the required Indirect
Industrial User Monitoring Report Form and/or certified laboratory report will result in the
permittee being in violation of their Indirect Industrial User Permit.
B. All records of sampling and analyses,which may be required, shall include:
1. The date,exact place,time,and methods of sampling or measurements,and sample
preservation techniques or procedures;
2. Who performed the sampling or measurements;
3. The date(s)analyses were performed;
4. Beginning and ending flow meter readings which correspond to the time period of the
24 hour composite sample;
5. Who performed the analyses;
6. The analytical techniques or methods used;
7. The results of such analyses; and.
8. The reporting limits for each pollutant
C. Ifthe analysis from any wastewater samples collected by the permittee indicates a constituent
violation has occurred, the permittee is required to complete the following in accordance j
with the requirements specified in 40 CFR 403.12(g)(2) and MUNI Ordinance 73-SARI
Section 401.0:
1. Notify the SBMWD of the constituent violation within 24 hours of becoming aware
of the violation,and
2. Repeat the sampling and analysis and submit the results of the repeat analysis, the
reason for the violation, and the corrective action(s) which have been
implemented to prevent a recurrence ofthe violation,to the SBMWD within 30 days
after becoming aware of the violation. The results of a repeat sample shall determine
if compliance has been achieved.
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MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. SARI-IU-021
PART IV-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Cont.
D. The permittee shall notify the SBMWD immediately upon occurrence of an accidental
discharge of substances prohibited by Valley District OrdinanoeNo.73-SARI(Article 201.0
and 211.0), or any slug loads or spills that may commingle with the wastewater which is
hauled offsite for disposal at the SBMWD SARI Truck Disposal Station. In the event of a
spill,Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD)shall be notified immediately by telephone
at one of the following:(714)593-7444,(714)593-7410,or(714)962-2411;and SBMWD
shall be notified at(909) 384-5236.
The permittee shall comply with the discharge and slug load reporting requirements specified
in Valley District Ordinance 73-SARI Section 211.0. A written report detailing the date and
time of the discharge,location of discharge,the type of waste,including concentration and
volume,and any corrective actions taken must be received by the SBMWD within ten(10)
calendar days of the spill. The notification ofthe accidental release,in accordance with this
section, does not relieve the permittee from the reporting requirements of local, State, or
Federal laws.The report shall specify the following:
1. A description and cause of the upset,slug or accidental discharge,the cause thereof,
and the impact on the permittee's compliance status. The description shall also
include the location of the discharge,type, concentration and volume of waste.
2. Duration of noncompliance including exact dates and times ofnoncompliance,and if
noncompliance continues,the time by which compliance is reasonably expected to
occur.
3. All steps taken or to be taken to reduce,eliminate,and prevent recurrence of such an
upset,slug,accidental discharge,or other conditions of noncompliance.
E. All records of waste hauling, monitoring or any records associated with enforcement or
litigation activities brought by the SBMWD shall be retained and preserved on site by the
permittee for a minimum of three years or until all enforcement activities have concluded and
all appeals have expired.
F. Any notification required in accordance with this section does not relieve the permittee from
any additional reporting requirements of local, State, or Federal laws.
G. Knowingly making any false statement on any report or document required by this permit or
knowingly rendering any monitoring device or method inaccurate, is a violation of the
requirements specified in Valley District Ordinance 73-SARI and the conditions of this
permit, and mat result in the imposition of civil and/or criminal penalties.
H. During normal business hours,the SBMWD-EC Section shall be notified by telephone at
(909) 384-5383. After 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or weekends or holidays, the
SBMWD-EC Section shall be notified by telephone at(909)384-5236.
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MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. SARI-IU-021
PART V- STANDARD CONDITIONS
A. General Prohibitions
The permittee shall comply with the general prohibitions and limits on discharges as
specified in Valley District Ordinance 73-SARI Article 2.
B. Enforcement Actions
Enforcement actions,as specified in Valley District Ordinance No.73-SARI Article 5,shall
be implemented against the permittee for any violations of required discharge limits or
requirements. The permittee shall reimburse SBMWD for all costs associated with any
enforcement actions.
C. Civil/Criminal Penalties
The permittee shall comply with all conditions of Valley District Ordinance No.73-SARI and
this permit. Failure to comply may result in escalated enforcement action including Civil
Penalties(Valley District Ordinance No.73-SARI Section 511.0)up to$25,000 per day and
Criminal Penalties (Valley District Ordinance No. 73-SARI Section 512.0)not to exceed
$1000 or imprisonment ofnot more than 6 months or both,for every day which aviolation of
any provision of Valley District Ordinance 73-SARI or this permit has been committed or
continued.
D. Duty to Comply
The permittee shall comply with all regulations and discharge limits specified in Valley
District Ordinance 73-SARI.
E. Pretreatment Equipment Maintenance
All required pretreatment equipment shall be inspected each working day. If the
pretreatment equipment fails,the facility shall immediately address the failure and restore the
equipment to normal operating conditions prior to discharge of any industrial wastewater.
F. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or correct any adverse impact to the
public treatment plant or the environment resulting from noncompliance with this permit,
including such accelerated or additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and
impact of the noncompliance discharge.
G. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters shall be disposed of in accordance with section 405 of the Clean Water Act and
Subtitles C and D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and/or applicable State
hazardous waste storage or disposal regulations.
H. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision ofthis permit,or the application
of any provision of this permit is held invalid, the application of such provision to other
circumstances,and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. SARI-R7-021
PART V-STANDARD CONDITIONS Cont.
I. Permit Transfer
Permits are issued to a specific User for a specific operation. Except as expressly set forth in
this section, a Permit shall not be reassigned,transferred, or sold to a new owner or User,
different Premises,or a new or changed operation.
J. Continuation of Expired Permits
An expired permit will continue to be in effect until the permit is reissued if.
1. The pemuttce has submitted a complete permit application at least thirty (30)days
prior to the expiration date of the user's existing permit.
2. The failure to reissue the permit,prior to expiration of the previous permit,is not due
to any act or failure to act on the part of the permittee.
K. Inspection/Monitoring Procedures
Representatives of SAWPA,OCSD,Valley District,SBMWD,or anyone so authorized shall
have reasonable access at all times to inspect the permittee and collect wastewater samples
for the purpose of determining compliance with required discharge limitations and
requirements. The permittee shall make all necessary arrangements with security personnel
to insure that representatives of SAWPA, OCSD, Valley District, SBMWD and other
authorized personnel will be permitted to enter the facility without delay for the purpose of
performing required inspection and monitoring activities.
L. Surcharge Fees
Wastewater samples which indicate elevated levels of BOD and TSS may require the
permittee to pay a surcharge fee in addition to volumetric charges for the wastewater hauled
to the SBMWD SARI Truck Disposal Station.
M. Emergency Contact List And Contingency Plan To Cease Discharge To SARI Line
1. The Permittee shall provide SBMWD and SAWPA, every January and July, a list
containing the names and phone numbers of contacts who can be reached 24 hours a
day in the event of an emergency with the SARI Line discharge.
2. The Permittee shall develop and annually(January)submitto SBMWD and SAWPA
a Contingency Plan to either cease discharge to the SARI Line, or reroute the
discharge to the local POTW or other approved alternative
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. SARI-IU-021
PART VI—SIGNATORY REQUIREMENTS
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the San Bernardino Municipal Water
Department Environmental Control Section as identified in Sections A, B, or C must include a
signed copy of the certification statement contained in Section D.
A. All permit applications shall be signed in accordance with the following:
1. For the corporation:by a corporate officer or otherperson perforating a similar policy
or decision making function for the corporation;
2. For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively;or
3. For a government entity: by the administrator, chairman, director, or principal
executive responsible for operations at the facility.
B. All applications, correspondence,reports,and self-monitoring reports may be signed by a
duly authorized representative of the person described above. A person is a duly authorized
representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by the person described in(A)above;
2. The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having responsibilityfor
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity,such as the position of plant
manager,superintendent,or position of equivalent responsibility. Aduly authorized
representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a
named position.
C. Any change in signatures shall be submitted to the SBMWD in writing within 30 days after
the change.
D. Any person signing a document under this section shall make the following certification:
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations." [40 CFR 122.22(d)]
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Permit No, SARI-III-021
PART VII-PERMIT ACCEPTANCE
I AGREE TO ACCEPT AND ABIDE BY ALL PROVISIONS OF SAWPA ORDINANCE NO.
5, VALLEY DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 73-SAM AND ALL OTHER PROVISIONS
STATED WITHIN THIS PERMIT ISSUED TO:
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925 South S'a Street
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ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING, INC.
Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: Chino II Desalter Facility
Industrial User Address: 11251 Harrel Street, Mira Loma, CA 91752
Industrial User Permit Number: 4D-06-S58
Industrial User Representatives: Mr.Steven Ibach, Plant Manager
Indirect/Direct User: Direct
Agency Area: Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
Agency Representative/s: Mr. Benjamin Burgett,G &G Environmental Compliance Inc.,
Consultants to Santa Ana Watershed Project Agency
Inspection Date: August 29,2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI Inspectors: Nr.John R. Parnell, Ph.D., Pretreatment Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering& Contracting (EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. Industrial users were selectively inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or
industry type in order to evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste streams
that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a direct
connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at liquid waste hauler (LWH) discharge
stations varies. The quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or two
truckloads per week to 100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect dischargers is
disposed of at discharge stations using a permitted commercial LWH permitted by SAWPA.
On August 29, 2012, EEC completed a performance evaluation of the regulatory controls at the Chino II
Desalter Facility located at 11251 Harrel Street in the City of Mira Loma, California (Appendix A, Site
Photograph). The facility is permitted and monitored by SAWPA (Appendix B, Direct User Discharge
Permit No. 4D-06-S58). The inspection was conducted to evaluate whether the Chino II Desalter Facility
has developed and implemented sufficient measures to ensure that discharges into the IEBL comply
with the terms and conditions of all applicable agreements and regulations, including OCSD ordinances
and 40 CFR 403.
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1.1 General and Process Description
The Chino II Desalter Facility has been set up by the Chino Desalter Authority to remove salt and other
contaminants from local well water to produce drinking water (Appendix A). The facility draws source
water from eight wells located in the Chino Basin at a daily rate of 1.2 to 1.8 million gallons per day.The
incoming well water is split between three reverse osmosis trains and eight ion exchange units. The
reverse osmosis trains remove the majority of all contaminants from the well water, whereas the ion
exchange units mostly remove nitrate and a few other minerals.The resulting purified waters from both
units are mixed together in a clear well and chlorinated prior to discharge to the local potable water
system.
The potable water system receives approximately 825 gallons per minute from the facility. Currently,
both systems are very well operated.The plant has only needed to shut down once in the past six years
for maintenance and the inventory of spare parts ensures first-class reliability. The system is
continuously monitored to ensure that the reject wastewater is in continuous compliance with the OCSD
local limits. Also, there are cross checks on the ion exchange units to ensure that no breakthroughs
occur when the resins become loaded and regenerations are required. The membranes have been in
place for 7 years and are anticipated to need replacement in 3 years. The resin in four of the
ion-exchange units is 7 years old, and the other four units have been in place only in the past two years.
The estimated life span for the resin, if it is not damaged, is 20 years. Samples of resins are analyzed
every 2 years to determine efficiency of the resins. Complete records of all maintenance and repair
operations are maintained on-site with analytical results.
An expansion system for the facility is planned to double the output capacity of the plant. Some of the
reverse osmosis reject wastewater will be reprocessed to remove calcium carbonate and silica and then
it will re-enter the reverse osmosis trains to increase production of potable water. It is anticipated that
the expansion will be functional by early 2015. Currently, the facility employs three persons and
operates five days per week.One employee is on call throughout the night.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
High-salinity reject wastewater is continuously produced by the reverse osmosis trains. Also, the Dow
TWA 15 resin in the ion-exchange units is periodically regenerated, producing high-brine wastewater.
Some clean-in-place wastewater is also discharged to the IEBL through floor drains.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
The entire plant is a treatment system,so there is no other specific,separate treatment system.
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
The reject wastewater from reverse osmosis is discharged directly through a 15-inch sewer lateral
located at 11251 Harrel Street on the east side of the property, which discharges into a tributary to the
Etiwanda Metering Station connection to the IEBL. The sampling point for the reverse osmosis
wastewater is a manhole in Jurupa Community Service District (1CSD) service yard northeast of the fuel
tanks. Three flow meters constantly measure the volume of wastewater discharged from the reverse
osmosis system. The regeneration wastewater from the ion-exchange units is also discharged through
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an 8-inch sewer lateral located at 11251 Harrel Street on the west side of the property,which discharges
into the tributary to the Wineville Metering Station connection to the IEBL. The sampling point for the
regeneration wastewater is a manhole located on the west side of the JCSD service yard (Appendix A).
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
Federal categorical standards are not applicable as the facility is not a categorical industry.The facility is
required to meet the requirements specified in the permit issued by SAWPA(Appendix B).
2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
The facility should be classified as a Significant Industrial User, which is subject to the OCSD local limits.
Like any industrial user, the facility must also comply with pretreatment requirements in 40 CFR 403,
including but not limited to, national prohibitions in 40 CFR 403.5 and reporting requirements in 40 CFR
403.12.
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
The permit requires that sampling be performed by the permittee twice per year in April and October.
WMWD (on behalf of SAWPA) also samples once annually for compliance and monthly for billing. G &G
Environmental Compliance Inc. inspects the facility twice per year. All OCSD local limits are included in
the permit and must be sampled using composite sampling except for pH and oil &grease samples.The
facility is in compliance at the time of the inspection.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 The Chino II Desalter Facility was found to be clean and in good operating condition. No
immediate problems were identified.
3.2 The water treatment system was found to be in good operating condition and no immediate
problems were identified.
3.3 All exterior tanks, pumps, and associated equipment were found to be in good condition and
properly bermed in case of accidental spills.
3.4 The current permit contains errors and omissions. Instead of referencing SAWPA's current
ordinance (Ordinance No. 6), the permit references SAWPA's Ordinance No. 5. The phone
number to report an accidental discharge to the OCSD Source Control Manager is incorrect.The
permit does not state that the facility is classified as a significant industrial user.
3.S The Chino II Desalter Facility holds a direct discharge permit prepared by G & G Environmental
Compliance, Inc. on behalf of SAWPA.The permit has been approved for structure and content
by both SAWPA and OCSD (Permit No.4D-06-S58 Effective Date: January 31, 2011, Expiry date:
January 30, 2013).
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3.6 Best management practices (written standard operating procedures) were implemented for
both the reverse osmosis and ion exchange equipment to ensure a continuous supply of potable
water.
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Site Photographs
B. Direct User Discharge Permit No.4D-06-S58
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SITE PHOTOGRAPH
Industrial User Inspection Report:Chino II Desalter Facility November 1,2012
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Photo 1
Chino II Desalter effluent discharge
Photographed by John Parnell
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APPENDIX B
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 4D-06-S58
SANTA ANA WATERSHED
PROJECT AUTHORITY
GENERAL MANAGER
DIRECT USER
DISCHARGE PERMIT rrSAWPA
Date: January21,2011
Name: Chino Basin Desalter Authority
Chino II Desalter Facility
Address: 11251 Hanel Street
Mira Loma, CA 91752
Attention: Mr.Tim Mira Mack
REFERENCE: ISSUANCE OF DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT TO THE CHINO BASF]
DESALTER AUTHORITY FOR THE CHINO II DESALTER FACILITY BY THE
SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY
PERMIT NO. 4D-06-S58 NAICS NO. 221310
Dear Mr. Mim Mack:
The enclosed permit issues pollutant limitations for the industrial wastewater to be discharged from
the Chino II Desalter Facility located at 11251 Harrel Street, Mira Loma, CA to the Santa Ana
Regional Interceptor(SARI),here after referred to as the Inland Empire Brine Line(IEBL),Reach
IV- D, for disposal. All discharges of wastewater generated at this location, and actions reports
relating thereto, shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit and SAWPA
Ordinance No. 5.
If you wish to appeal or challenge any discharge limitations, pretreatment requirements, or
conditions imposed in this permit, a petition shall be filed for modification or missuance of this
permit in accordance with the requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No. 5 -Article 621.0,within 10
working days of the date of issuance.
"It is hereby certified that this permit was prepared based on information provided by a
combination of one or more of the following sources: the user's permit application, facts
obtained during field inspections of the user's wastewater generating activities,and additional
information obtained from the user."
Celeste Cantu
General Manager
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
Issued on January 21,2011 By:
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
c/o Western Municipal Water District
14205 Meridian Pkwy.
Riverside,CA 92518
SANTA ANA WATERSHED
PROJECT AUTHORITY
Perms[No. 4D-06-S58
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 4D-06-S58
Company Name and Address: Chino Basin DesalterAuthonty
11251 Hanel Street
Mira Loma, CA 91752
Facility Contact: Mike Cory(951)681-7360
CDA Representative: Tim Mim Mack(909)593-2657
Mailing Address: 11251 Harrel Street
Mira Loma, CA 91752
In accordance with the provisions of SAWPA Ordinance No.5,the above listed agency(permittee)
is hereby authorized to discharge industrial wastewater from 11251 Harrel Street.,Mira Loma,CA to
the IEBL System,in accordance with the discharge limitations,monitoring requirements,and other
conditions set forth in this permit. Compliance with this permit does not relieve the permittee of its
obligation to comply with SAWPA's and the Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD)wastewater
regulations, all pretreatment regulations, standards or requirements under local, State and Federal
laws, including any such laws, regulations, standards, or requirements that may become effective
during the term of this permit.OCSD is the owner operator of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works
(POTW)and is recognized as the Control Authority by Federal Regulation 40CFR 403.12(a).
Noncompliance with the terns and conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of the
requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No.5,and shall subject the permittee to applicable enforcement
actions.
This permit shall become effective on: January 31,2011
and shall expire at midnight one January 30,2013
The permittee shall not discharge any industrial wastewater after the date of expiration. If the
permittee wishes to continue discharging wastewater to the IEBL System after the expiration date,an
application must be filed for reissuance o6his Permit in accordfice with the requirements of
SAWPA Ordinance No. 5. r
BY: 1
Celeste Cantu
F: �General Manager
January 21,2011
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SANTA ANA WATERSHED
PROJECT AUTHORITY
Permit No. 4D-06-S58
PART 1 -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS
A. During the period of January 31,2011,to midnight of January 30,2013,the permittee is
authorized to discharge the industrial wastewater specified in Part 1-C,through the sample
location,listed below,to the IEBL System.
Outfall Location(s) Description:
001 Fifteen (15) inch sewer lateral located at 11251 Harrel
Street on the East side of the property,which discharges
into the District's sewer system and is tributary to the
Etiwanda Metering Station connection the IEBL.
002 Eight(8)inch sewer lateral located at 11251 Harrel Street
on the West side of the property, which discharges into
the District's sewer system and is tributary to the
Wineville Metering Station connection to the IEBL.
Sample Location(s) Description: .
001 Manhole in Jurupa Community Service District (JCSD)
service yard northeast of fuel tanks.
002 Flow Monitoring Manhole on West side of JCSD service
yard.
B. During the period of January 31, 2011, to midnight of January 30, 2013, the industrial
wastewater discharged from this location,shall not exceed the discharge limitations specified
in the Discharge Limitation Table(page 4).
C. The Chino Basin Desalter Authority is permitted to discharge high strength brine
wastewater from the reverse osmosis and ion exchange units at the Chino II Desalter
Facility to the IEBL connection which discharges to the IEBL System.
1. Chino Basin Desalter Authority is required to utilize the equalization tank
downstream of ion exchange unit that discharges to the Wineville Metering Station
IEBL connection to ensure there is continuous discharge.
2. The wastewater(s)discharged from the permitted processes are required to meet the
discharge requirements specified in the Discharge Limitation Table(page 4).
3. The Chino Basin Desalter Authority is required to notify the SAWPA representative
of any planned process changes or other modifications which will alter the amount of
or pollutant strength of any wastewater which is discharged to the IEBL System, 30
days prior to the actual implementation of the changes.
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SANTA ANA WATERSHED
PROJECT AUTHORITY
Permit No. 4DA6-SS8
DISCHARGE LIMITATION TABLE
For Sample Locations 001 & 002
CATEGORICAL LIMIT,
LOCAL (nth')
LIMIT DAILY MONTHLY
POLLUTANT Daily MAXIMUM AVERAGE
Maximum Maximum Monthly (Lbr./Dn-) (LbrJDav)
(mg/L) for Average Shall
any 1 day Not Exceed
Flow(Continuously) 1.80 MGD - - - -
pHl 6.0-12.0 - - - -
Biological Oxygen Demand-BOD - - - 15,000 -
Total Suspended Solids-TSS - - - - -
Arsenic 2.0 - - - -
Cadmium(Total) 1.0 - - -
Chromium(Total) 2.0 - - -Copper(Total) 3.0 - - - -
Lead(Total) 2.0 - - - -
Mercury 0.03 - - - -
Nickel(Total) 10.0 - - - -
Silver(Total) 5.0 - - - -
Zinc(Total) 10.0 - - - -
Cyanide(Total) 5.0 - - - -
Cyanide(Amenable) 1.0 - - - -
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 0.01 - - - -
Pesticides 0.01 - - - -
Total Toxic Organics 0.58 - - -
Sulfide(Total) 5.0 - - -
Sulfide(Dissolved) 0.5 - - - -
Oil/Grease(Mineral/Petroleum) 100.0 - - - -
1 pH equtls the negative log of the hydrogen ion eanceotration.
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SANTA ANA WATERSHED
PROJECT AUTHORITY
Permit No. 4D-06-S58
PART 2-MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A. From the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until midnight on January 30,2013,the
permittee shall monitor the wastewater to be discharged to the IEBL System from the designated sample
locations (001 & 002) stated in Part 1, for the following pollutants, at the indicated frequency. All
required monitoring shall be completed within the FIRST MONTH OF THE SECOND, AND
FOURTH QUARTERS,(April,and October),to ensure meeting reporting requirements.
POLLUTANT FREQUENCY SAMPLE TYPE
Flow Continuously Flow Meter
pH, Semi-Annual Grab
Biological Oxygen Demand-BOO Semi-Annual Composite
Total Suspended Solids-TSS Semi AnnualComposite
Arsenic Semi-Annual Composite
Cadmium Semi-Annual Composite
Chromium(Total) Semi-Annual Composite
Capper Send-Annual Composite
Lead Semi-Annual Composite
Mercury Send-Annual Composite
Nickel Semi-Annual Composite
Silver Semi-Annual Composite
Zinc Semi-Annual Composite
Cyanide(Total) N/A N/A
Cyanide(Amenable) N/A N/A
Polychlonnated Biphenyls N/A N/A
Pesticides N/A N/A
Total Dissolved Solids Semi-Amoral Composite
Sulfide(Total) Semi-Annual Grab
Sulfide(Dissolved) Semi-Annual Grab
Oil and Grease(Mineral/Petroleum) N/A N/A
Total Hardness Semi-Annual Composite
Volatile Suspended Solids-VSS Semi-Annual Composite
Silica Semi-Annual Composite
Dissolved Organic Carbon-DOC Semi-Annual Composite
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SANTA ANA WATERSHED
PROJECT AUTHORITY
Permit No. 4D-06S58
PART 2-MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (Cont.)
B. All handling and preservation of collected samples and laboratory analyses of samples shall
be performed in accordance with 40 CFR,Part 136,and amendments thereto unless specified
otherwise in the monitoring conditions of this permit. If the Direct Discharger chooses to
perform self monitoring, in lieu of a contracted laboratory, a report detailing the sample
collection and preservation procedures must be submitted to SAWPA for review and
approval. Samples collected bythe Direct Dischargerprior to SAWPA approval of the SOP
will be considered invalid.
C. Monitoring of the industrial wastewater discharged from the Chino 11 Desalter Facility shall
be conducted at the sampling location described in Part 1.
SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY
CHINO H DESALTER IEBL CONNECTION
11251 Harrel St.
Mira Loma,CA 91752
See copy of facility site plan
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SANTA ANA WATERSHED
PROJECT AUTHORITY
Permit No. 4D-06-S58
PART 3 -REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. MONITORING REPORTS
All required monitoring results shall be summarized and reported on a DIRECT
DISCHARGER MONITORING REPORT FORM provided by SAWPA. This report
form shall indicate the compliance status and concentration and/or mass value of all
pollutants in the wastewater for which sampling and analyses were performed. The
Monitoring Report Form includes the following:
a. Certified Laboratory Report
b. Flow Monitoring Report Form
C. Signed Certified Statement Form
All applications, reports, or information submitted to SAWPA must include a Signed
Certified Statement.
All required Semi-Annual,monitoring reports shall be submitted to SAWPA no later
than the last day of the second month of the Second, and Fourth Quarter (May, and
November). Failure to submit the required Reporting Forms shall result in the permittee
being in violation of their Direct User Discharge Permit. Any incomplete monitoring results
shall be returned to the permittee for completion. If the monitoring results are not submitted
within 45 days of the due date, the permittee shall be considered in Significant
Noncompliance (SNC) and a Notice of Violation (NOV) will be issued. If no flow of
wastewater effluent to the IEBL System occurred during the monitoring period,a letter
stating this fact shall be submitted to SAWPA in lieu of the required monitoring report.B. ADDITIONAL MONITORING
If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the
permittee shall use test procedures prescribed in 40 CFR,Part 136,or amendments thereto,
or otherwise approved by EPA or as specified in this permit. The results of such monitoring
shall be reported as required in Part 3A above. All additional monitoring reports for samples
collected during each quarter are required to be submitted to SAWPA no later than the last
day of the specific quarter(March, June, September, December).
C. AUTOMATIC RESAMPLING
If the results of the pemvttee's wastewater analyses indicate a violation has occurred, the
permittee must:
1. Notify SAWPA of the violation within 24 hours of receiving such results from the
laboratory.
2. Repeat the sampling and analysis of the pollutants(s) found to be in violation, and
submit in writing, within 30 days of the first violation, the results of this second
analysis along with the reason(s)for the pollutant violation(s),and corrective actions
that will be completed to avoid non-compliance with the wastewater discharged to
the IEBL System.
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SANTA ANA WATERSHED
PROJECT AUTHORITY
Permit No. 4D-06-S58
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont.)
D. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE REPORT
The pennittee shall notify SAWPA immediately upon occurrence of an accidental discharge
of substances prohibited by SAWPA Ordinance No. 5 (Article 523.0), or any slug loads or
spills that may commingle with the wastewater which is discharged to the IEBL System. In
the event of a spill,the following organizations shall be notified immediately by telephone:
RWQCB Office(951) 7824130,RWQCB Fax(951) 781-6288, OCSD Control Center
(714) 593 -7025, OCSD Source Control Manager (714) 593-7410 and Western
Municipal Water District (WMWD) at (951) 789-5000 or the 24 Hour Emergency
Number (951) 789-5109; during normal business hours, SAWPA shall be notified by
telephone at(951)354-4220.A written report detailing the date and time of the discharge,
location of discharge, the type of waste, including concentration and volume, and any
corrective actions taken must be received by SAWPA within five(5) working days of the
spill. The notification of the accidental release, in accordance with this section, does not
relieve the pemrittee from the reporting requirements of local, State, or Federal laws. The
report shall specify the following:
1. Description and cause of the upset, slug or accidental discharge,the cause thereof,
and the impact on the permittee's compliance status. The description shall also
include the location of the discharge,type, concentration and volume of waste.
2. Duration of noncompliance including exact dates and times ofnoncompliance,and if
noncompliance continues, the time by which compliance is reasonably expected to
occur.
. 3. All steps taken or to be taken to reduce,eliminate,and prevent recurrence of such an
upset,slug,accidental discharge, or other conditions of noncompliance.
E. FACILITY WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN(FWMP)
All permitted industrial users as may be determined and notified by the General
Manager may be required to develop and maintain a FWMP.The FWMP may consist
of the following documents.
1. Toxic Organic Management Plan (TOMP) A TOMP is required of all categorical
industrial users which are permitted to submit A TOMP in lieu of required pollutant
monitoring. SAWPA/WMWD reserves the right to require Total Toxic Organic
monitoring of all users regardless of the user being allowed to submit a TOMP.
1. Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan (SDPCP) Within a given time period the
SDPCP is required of all industrial users which are classified as Significant industrial
Users,have Batch Discharge provisions, stored chemicals or materials,or the potential
for a Slug Discharge which, if discharged to the IEBL System or tributaries thereto,
would violate any of the prohibited discharge requirements of SAWPA's Ordinance.A
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SANTA ANA WATERSHED
PROJECT AUTHORITY
Permit No. 4D-06-S58
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (Cont.)
SDPCP showing facilities and operation procedures to provide this protection shall be
submitted to the General Manager for review and approval before implementation.Each
user shall implement its SDPCP as submitted or modified after such plan has been
reviewed and approved by the General Manager.Review and approval of such plan and
operations procedures by the General Manager shall not relieve the user from
responsibility to modify its facility as necessary to meet the requirements of this
ordinance. Any user required to develop and implement an SDPCP shall submit a plan
which addresses, at a minimum the following.
a. Description of discharge practices,including non-routine batch discharges;
b. Description of stored chemical;
c. Procedures for immediately notifying WMWD of any accidental or
slug discharge. Such notification must also be given for any discharge
which would violate any of the standards set forth in SAWPA Ordinance
No. 5 and any local, state or federal regulations; and
d. Procedures to prevent adverse impact from any accidental or slug
discharge. Such procedures include,but are not limited to inspection and
maintenance of storage areas,handling and transfer of materials,loading
and unloading operations,control of plant site runoff,worker training,
building of containment structures or equipment,measures for containing
toxic organic chemicals(including solvents), and/or measures and
equipment for emergency response.
The Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be updated whenever changes occur in
any of the addressed areas; chemicals are added or replaced; processes or plumbing are
rerouted or changed; pretreatment facilities me modified or replaced; operations and/or
maintenance procedures are modified; or personnel listed in the plan are replaced, changed,
or removed.
During routine inspection,the Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be reviewed
by the responsible party and either;
1. Updated and resubmitted, or
2. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the Slug Discharge
Control Plan has occurred.
3. Pretreatment System Operations and Maintenance Manual Such a manual shall
be submitted by all industrial users operating and maintaining pretreatment equipment
for the removal of pollutants from wastewater.
4. Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Management Plan Such a plan is
required of all industrial users that use or posses hazardous materials or generate
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PROJECT AUTHORITY
Permit No. 4D-06-S58
PART 3 -REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (Cont.)
hazardous waste.A city or county Fire Department required Business Emergency Plan
may be submitted for this management plan.
5. Waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan (WM/PPP)
a. A waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan WM/PPP is required of any
industrial user:
1. For whom the General Manager has determined such WM/PPP is necessary to
achieve a water quality objective;
2. Detemtined by the State or Regional Board to be a chronic violator, and the State
or Regional Board or WMWD General Manager determines that a WM/PPP is
necessary; or
3. That significant contributions or has the potential to significantly contribute to the
creation of a toxic hot spot as defined in Water Code Section 13391.5.
b. A WM/PPP required of an industrial user shall include all of the following:
1. An analysis of one or more of the pollutants,as directed by the State Board,
regional Board or WMWD,that the user discharges to the IEBL System or
tributaries thereto,description of the sources of the pollutants,and a
comprehensive review of the processes used by the user that resulted in the
generation and discharge of the pollutants.
2. An analysis of the potential for pollution prevention to reduce the generation of the
pollutants,including the application of innovative and alternative technologies and
any adverse environmental impacts resulting from the use of those methods.
3. A detailed description of the tasks and time schedules required to investigate and
implement various elements of pollution prevention techniques.
4. A statement of the user's pollution prevention goals and strategies,including
priorities for short-term and long-term action.
5. A description of the user's existing pollution prevention methods.
6. A statement that the user's existing and planned pollution prevention strategies do
not constitute cross media pollution transfers unless clear environmental benefits of
such an approach are identified to the satisfaction of WMWD and information that
supports that statement.
7. Proof of compliance with the Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and
Management Review Act of 1989(article 11.9(commencing with Section 25244.12)
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PROJECT AUTHORITY
Permit No. 4D-06-S58
PART 3 -REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (Cont.)
of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code) if the user is also
subject to that act.
8. An analysis, to the extent feasible, of the relative costs and benefits of the possible
pollution prevention activities.
9. A specification of, and rationale for, the technically feasible and economically
practicable pollution prevention measures selected by the user for implementation.
Any user who fails to complete a WM/PPP required by WMWD the State or Regional Board,
submits a plan that does not comply with this Section,or fails to implement a plan required
by WMWD or the State or Regional Board, shall be Gable to WMWD for any civil penalty
assessed administratively by WMWD or by a court in accordance with this Ordinance,
including any attorneys fees incurred by WMWD.
The FWMP shall be updated whenever changes occur in any of the addressed areas;
chemicals are added or replaced; processes or plumbing are rerouted or changed;
pretreatment facilities are modified or replaced;operations and/or maintenance procedures
me modified; or personnel listed in the plan are replaced, changed,or removed.
During routine inspection,the FWMP shall be reviewed by the responsible party and
either:
1. Updated and resubmitted, or
2. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the FWMP has
occurred.
F. SIGNATORY REQUIREMENTS
All reports or information submitted pursuant to the requirements of this permit must be
signed and certified by the Authorized Representative as defined in SAWPA's Ordinance
No.5 and any subsequent revisions thereof.
If the designation of an Authorized Representative is no longer accurate because a different
individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, or overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company,a new authorization satisfying the
requirements of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any
reports to be signed by an authorized representative.
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PROJECT AUTHORITY
Permit No. 4D-06-S58
All reports required by this permit shall be submitted to Western Municipal Water District at the
following address:
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
c/o Western Municipal Water District
Attention: Pretreatment Services
14205 Meridian Pkwy.
Riverside,CA 92518
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS
A. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
Permittee is required to comply with the general prohibitions and limits on discharges set
forth in Article 2 of SAWPA's Ordinance:
1. Prohibited Discharges
2. Prohibition on Dilution
3. Limitations on Surface Runoff and Groundwater
4. Limitations on Unpolluted Water
5. Prohibition on Domestic Wastewater and Septage Waste
6. Limitations on Radioactive Waste
7. Prohibition on the Use of Grinders
8. Limitations on Point of Discharge
9. Limitations on Wastewater Strength and Characteristics
10. Prohibition on Infectious Waste
it. Limitations on Disposal of Spent Solutions and Sludges
B. CIVIL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance; or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limitation;or any suspension or revocation order shall be liable for a
civil penalty pursuant to Article 6 of SAWPA's Ordinance, for each day on which such
violation occurs.
C. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limit,is guilty ofa misdemeanor,which upon conviction is punishable
by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars($1,000),or imprisonment for not more than six
(6)months in jail or both.Each day in violation constitutes a new and separate violation and
shall be subject to the penalties contained herein. -
D. ENFORCEMENT
Specific enforcement provisions have been adopted by SAWPA to govern discharges to the
IEBL system by all discharge Permittees. These are outlined in Article 6 of SAWPA's
Ordinance.
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PROJECT AUTHORITY
Permit No. 4D-06-S58
PART 4 -STANDARD CONDITIONS(Cont.)
E. DUTY TO COMPLY
The permittee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in SAWPA's
Ordinance and any attachments to this permit.
F. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provisions of those permit limits and/or
requirements,or the application thereof,to the Permittee is held invalid,the remainder ofthe
permit limits and/or requirements shall remain in full force and effect.
G. PERMIT TRANSFER PROHIBITIONS
Permits issued under SAWPA's Ordinance are for a specific user,for a specific operation at a
specific location,and create no vested rights. Discharge permits,their concentration limits or
their mass emission rates shall not be transferred for an operation at a different location.
H. PERMITS-CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
Except as expressly authorized in writing by SAWPA,the permit shall be void upon the sale
or transfer of ownership for which this permit is issued.The Permittee shall notify SAWPA
in writing 60 days prior to the transfer of ownership and shall give a copy of the existing
permit to the new owner or operator.
I. FEES
Member agencies shall pay to SAWPA all user charges and associated fees as outlined in
Article 3 of SAWPA's Ordinance,and associated resolutions.
J. PERMIT TYPE
Class I Wastewater Discharge Permit(Direct—Non-domestic).
K. PERMIT DURATION
Class I permits,as described in Article 4 of SAWPA's Ordinance,shall be issued for a period
not to exceed three years.Ninety days prior to expiration of the permit,the Permittee shall
apply for renewal of the permit in accordance with Article 4 of SAWPA's Ordinance. At
that time,SAWPA will review the file,determine anynew ormodified conditions,and then a
permit may be re-issued.
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PROJECT AUTHORITY
Permit No. 4D-06-S58
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS(Cont.)
L. INSPECTION AND SAMPLING CONDITIONS
SAWPA,OCSD Western Municipal Water District(WMWD),and/or other representatives
authorized by SAWPA may inspect the wastewater generating and disposal facilities and
sample the discharge of any Permittee to ascertain whether the intent of the Ordinance is
being met and the Pennittee is complying with all requirements.
SAWPA, WMWD,OCSD, and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA shall have
the right to set up on the Pemuttee's property such devices as are necessary to conduct
sampling or metering operations. Where a Permittee has security measures in force, the
Permittee shall make necessary arrangements to insure that personnel from SAWPA,
WMWD,OCSD,and/or other representatives will be pemrittedto enter without delay for the
purpose of performing their specific responsibilities.
Persons or occupants of premises where wastewater is created or discharged shall allow
SAWPA, WMWD, OCSD, and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA
reasonable access during the normal working day to all parts of the wastewater
generating and disposal facilities for the purposes of inspection and sampling.
M. OTHER CONDITIONS
1. Permittee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in SAWPA's
Ordinance and any attachments to this permit.
2. Permittee shall maintain records of waste hauling, reclamation, wastewater
pretreatment,monitoring device,recording charts,calibration reports,effluent flow
and sample analysis data on the site of the wastewater generation. All records are
subject to inspection and shall be copied as needed.AR records must be kept on the
site of wastewater generation for a minimum period of three years.The records
retention period may be extended beyond three yeas in the event criminal or civil
action is taken or an extensive company history is required.
3. The terms and conditions of an issued permit may be subject to modification by
SAWPA during the life of the permit. The Permittee shall be informed of any change
in the permit limitations,conditions or requirements at least forty-five(45)days prior
to the effective date of change. Any changes or new condition in the permit shall
include a reasonable time schedule for compliance.
4. The Permittee is hereby made aware that the strength ofthe wastewater discharged to
the IEBL may result in a surcharge fee in addition to the volumetric fee. Please
check with the member agency for details regarding BOD and TSS surcharge fees.
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PROJECT AUTHORITY
Permit No. 4D-06S58
PART 5—SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Chino II Desalter Facility is authorized to discharge high strength brine wastewater
from the reverse osmosis and ion exchange units to the IEBL line from the facility
located at 11251 Harrel St., Mira Loma, CA 91752.
B. Permittee shall reimburse SAWPA,WMWD,OCSD for all costs incurred as a result
of any enforcement action.
C. EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST AND CONTINGENCY PLAN TO CEASE
THE DISCHARGE TO THE IEBL LINE
1. The Permittee shall provide SAWPA,on a Bi-Annual basis(January and July),a
list containing the names and phone numbers of contacts who can be reached 24
hours a day in the event of an emergency with the IEBL Line discharge.
2. The Permittee shall develop and annually (January) submit to SAWPA a
Contingency Plan to either cease discharge to the IEBL Line, or reroute the
discharge to the local POTW or other approved alternative.
D. POINT OF DELIVERY and LATERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. In the exercise of its Discharge Right, Chino II Desalter shall be entitled to
discharge to the IEBL System through a lateral from the facility located at 11251
Harrel St.,Mira Loma, CA 91752 shown on page 6 of this permit.
Operations and Maintenance of the lateral includes locating the line
per the requirements of state law. This includes registering with
Underground Service Alert.
2. The Point of Delivery is owned by SAWPA.Chino H Desalter is responsible for
all costs associated with the maintenance,repairs and replacement oftheir lateral
connected to the IEBL System.
3. SAWPA owns the meter and WMWD will maintain including performing
annual calibration.Chino H Desalter will immediately notify WMWD of any
concerns or issues.
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PROJECT AUTHORITY
Permit No. 4D-06-S58
PART 6-COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES
A. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE PROGRESS REPORTS
When required, compliance schedule progress reports shall be submitted at a minimum
frequency of every 30 days until compliance with discharge requirements or SAWPA
Ordinance No.5 are obtained. These reports shall contain dates for pretreatment equipment
design completion,building permit submittal date, construction starting date, construction
updates,construction completion date,employee training completion date,date of achieving
final compliance, and/or any other required information. Samples may be required to be
collected to demonstrate compliance. The samples shall be collected in accordance with the
requirements of this permit.
B. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE REPORTING
No later than on the respective compliance schedule dates, the permittee shall submit to
SAWPA a report including,at a minimum,whether or not it complied with the increment of
progress to be met on such date and,if not,the date on which it expects to comply with the
increment of progress,the reasons for delay,and the steps being taken to return the project to
the schedule established. In no case shall any milestone in the compliance schedule exceed
nine months.
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ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING, INC.
Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: Corona Energy Partners, Ltd.
Industrial User Address: 1130 West Rincon Street, Corona,California 92880
Industrial User Permit Number: 4B-93-S20
Industrial User Representatives: Mr.Wayne Kawamoto, Plant Manager
Mr.Wayne Thomson, OSM Supervisor
Indirect/Direct User: Direct User
Agency Area: Western Municipal Water District
Agency Representatives: Mr. Benjamin Burgett,G &G Environmental Compliance Inc.,
Consultants to Western Municipal Water District
Inspection Date: August 28,2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI Inspectors: Dr.John R. Parnell, Pretreatment Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering&Contracting(EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. Industrial users were selectively inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or
industry type in order to evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste streams
that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a direct
connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at LWH discharge stations varies. The
quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or two truckloads per week to
100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect dischargers is disposed of at discharge
stations using a permitted commercial LWH permitted by SAWPA.
On August 28, 2012, EEC completed a performance evaluation of the regulatory controls at the Corona
Energy Partners, Ltd. facility located at 1130 West Rincon Street in the City of Corona, California
(Appendix A, Site Photograph). The facility is permitted and inspected by G & G Environmental
Compliance Inc. on behalf of the Western Municipal Water District (WMWD), and monitored directly by
WMWD (Appendix B, Indirect User Discharge Permit No. 48-93-S20). The inspection was conducted to
evaluate whether Corona Energy Partners, Ltd. has developed and implemented sufficient measures to
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Industrial User Inspection Report:Corona Energy Partners,Ltd. November 1,2012
ensure that discharges into the IEBL comply with the terms and conditions of all applicable agreements
and regulations, including OCSD ordinances and 40 CFR 403,
1.1 General and Process Description
Corona Energy Partners Ltd. operates a natural gas—fired turbine that powers an electrical cogenerating
plant producing up to 47 megawatts of electricity.The electricity from the plant is fed into the Southern
California Edison grid system. Incoming water is passed through a reverse osmosis plant and reject
wastewater is discharged to the IEBL. The clean water is fed into a boiler to produce high-pressure
steam used to augment power production. In addition, the plant produces steam to reduce the firing
temperature and reduce nitrous oxide emissions to the atmosphere. Low-pressure steam is also
supplied directly to a Dairy Farmers of America distillation plant located next door to the facility. Dairy
Farmers of America uses the thermal energy in the steam and returns the condensate back to the
Corona Energy Partners, Ltd.facility. Cooling towers are also required for cooling the oils used in the gas
turbine and the air compressors for the generators. In addition, the air intakes into the turbine need to
be cooled.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
Process wastewater is produced from boiler blowdown, reverse osmosis reject water, cooling tower
blowdown,and regeneration wastewater.All wastewater is collected in a central monitoring sump.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
The central monitoring sump is equipped with pH and temperature control and contains an ultrasonic
transducer for flow measurement.The sump drains directly to the IEBL through an automatic valve that
can shut down the flow in an emergency and redirect the flow to a temporary storage tank.
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
The sample point is a manhole outside of the property in a grassy area in Rincon Road.The manhole is
equipped with a metering flume and is directly connected to the IEBL.
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
Federal categorical standards are not applicable as the facility is not a categorical industry.The facility is
required to meet the requirements specified in the permit issued by WMWD(Appendix B).
2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
The facility is a Significant Industrial User and is subject to the local limits developed by OCSD. Like any
industrial user, it must also comply with pretreatment requirements in 40 CFR 403, including, but not
limited to, national prohibitions in 40 CFR 403.5 and reporting requirements in 40 CFR 403.12.
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Industrial User Inspection Report:Corona Energy Partners,Ltd. November 1,2012
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
The permit requires that sampling be performed by the permittee twice per year in January and July.
WMWD also samples once annually for compliance and monthly for billing. G & G Environmental
Compliance Inc. inspects the facility twice per year. All OCSD local limits are included in the permit and
must be sampled for using composite sampling except for pH and oil and grease samples.The facility is
currently in 100%compliance.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 The facility was found to be in clean operating condition. No immediate problems were
identified.
3.2 The water treatment system was found to be in good operating condition. No immediate
problems were identified.
3.3 All exterior tanks, pumps, and associated equipment were found to be in good condition and
properly bermed in case of accidental spills.
3.4 Corona Energy Partners, Ltd. holds a direct discharge permit prepared by G & G Environmental
Compliance, Inc. for WMWD. The permit was approved for structure and content by both the
SAWPA and OCSD (Permit No. 4B-93-S20, Effective Date: July 27, 2012, Expiry date: July 26,
2014).
3.5 No problems were found with the present permit.
3.6 No record of any enforcement was observed in the past year. The discharge was apparently in
compliance with all permit limits and requirements.
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Site Photograph
B. Direct User Discharge Permit No.4B-93-S20
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APPENDIX A
SITE PHOTOGRAPH
Industrial User Inspection Report:Corona Energy Partners,Ltd. November 1,2012
Photo 1
Corona Energy Partners, Ltd. Generator Building
Photographed by John Parnell
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APPENDIX B
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 4B-93-S20
WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
GENERAL MANAGER WERM
JOHN ROSSI MURICI
DIRECT USER
DISCHARGE PERMIT
Date: July 17,2012
Name: Corona Energy Partners,LTD.
Address: 1130 West Rincon Street
Corona,CA92880
Attention: Mr. Wayne Kawamoto
REFERENCE: ISSUANCE OF DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT TO CORONA ENERGY
PARTNERS,LTD.BY WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
PERMIT NOAB-93-S20 NAICS NO. 221112
Dear Mr.Kawamoto:
Your application for re-issuance of a Direct User Discharge Permit has been reviewed, accepted
and processed in accordance with the requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No. 6and any
subsequent revisions thereof.
The enclosed permit issues pollutant limitations for the industrial wastewater to be discharged
from the facility located at 1130 West Rincon Street, Corona, CA 92880, to the Santa Ana
Regional Interceptor (SARI) hereinafter referred to as the Brine Line, for disposal. All
discharges from this location, and actions and reports relating thereto, shall be in accordance
with the terms and conditions of this permit.
If you wish to appeal or challenge any discharge limitations, pretreatment requirements, or
conditions imposed in this permit, a petition shall be filed for modification or reissuance of this
permit in accordance with the requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No. 6 - Article 619.0, within
10 working days of the date of issuance.
"It is hereby certified that this permit was prepared based on information provided by a
combination of one or more of the fo0owing sources: the user's permit application, facts
obtained during field inspections of the user's wastewater generating activities, and
additional information obtained from the user."
IAW�
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Director of Engin ering
Western Municipal Water District
Issued on July 17,2012 by
Western Municippal Water District
14205 Meridtoo Parkway
Riverside,CA 92518
WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-93-S20
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 4B-93-S20
Company Name and Address: Corona Energy Partners,LTD.
1130 West Rincon Street
Corona, CA92880
Contact Person: Wayne Thomson—(951) 272-0612 Ext. 12
Mailing Address: Same
In accordance with the provisions of SAWPA Ordinance No. 6, and any subsequent revisions
thereof, the above listed agency (permitter) is hereby authorized to haul industrial wastewater
from the above address, to the Brine Line, in accordance with the discharge limitations,
monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in this permit. Compliance with this
permit does not relieve the permince of its obligation to comply with SAWPA's and the Orange
County Sanitation District (OCSD) wastewater regulations, all pretreatment regulations,
standards or requirements under local, State and Federal laws, including any such laws,
regulations, standards, or requirements that may become effective during the term of this permit.
OCSD is the owner operator of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)and is recognized
as the Control Authority by Federal Regulation 40CFR 403.12(a).
Noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of the
requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No. 6, and shall subject the permittee to applicable
enforcement actions.
This permit shall become effective on: July 27,2012
and shall expire at midnight on: July 26,2014
The permittee shall not discharge any industrial wastewater after the date of expiration. If the
permittee wishes to continue discharging wastewater to the Brine Line after the expiration date,
an application must be filed for reissuance of this permit in accordance with the requirements of
SAWPA Ordinance No. 6and any subsequent revisions thereof.
BY: "G
J;seph J. Bemos ,P.E.
Director of Engineering
Issued on July 17,2012
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-93-S20
PART 1 -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS
A. During the period of July 27, 2012, to midnight of July 26, 2014, the permittee is
authorized to discharge the industrial wastewater specified in Part 1-C, through the
sample location(s), and outfall(s)listed below to the Brine Line.
1. Sample Location(s)
Sample Location Description
001 The sample location 001 for this facility is located at the
metering flume manhole connection to the Brine Line as
shown in the diagram on page 7.
2. Outfall(s) Description
001 Eight (8)-inch sewer connecting pipeline at manhole
connection to the Brine Line located at Corona Energy
Partners, LTD.
B. During the period of July 27, 2012, to midnight of July 26, 2014the industrial
wastewater discharged from Sample Location 001 shall not exceed the discharge
limitations specified in the Discharge Limitation Table(page 5).
C. Corona Energy Partners (CEP) generates 35 to 47 megawatts of electricity, through the
use of a natural gas fired co-generation plant. In addition to the electricity, CEP
generates three levels of steam, which is sold to the Dairy Farmers of America located
adjacent to the facility.
1. Wastewater is generated from reverse osmosis units, which are used to reduce the
hardness of the water and cooling tower blow down.
2. The pH adjusted wastewater is monitored at CEP monitoring sump, which also
contains an ultrasonic transducer for flow measurement.
D. CEP is classified as a Significant Industrial User (SIU). The industrial wastewater(s)
discharged to the Brine Line from the permitted processes are required to meet the
discharge requirements specified in SAWPA Ordinance No. 6 as stated in the Discharge
Limitation Table(page 5).
E. CEP is not permitted to discharge any wastewater not described in Part 1-C or the
contents of any process tanks to the Brine Line Connection which discharges to the Brine
Line,at any time.
F. CEP is required to notify WMWD of any planned process changes or other modifications
which will alter the amount of or pollutant strength of any wastewater which is
discharged to the Brine Line,30 days prior to the actual implementation of the changes.
G. A diagram, which details the designated sample location and the wastewater generating
processes,which discharge to the Brine Line,is included on page 7.
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-93-S20
PART 1 -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
IL HOD and TSS Surcharge Rates
1. A Biochemical Oxygen Demand(BOD)treatment and disposal lease rate of$0.3923
per pound per day will be assessed for any excess pounds.
2. A Total Suspended Solids(TSS)treatment and disposal lease rate of$0.2405 per
pound per day will be assessed for any excess pounds.
3. Rates amended periodically by the SAWPA Commission;current rates per SAWPA
Resolution 2012-006.
I. Best Management Practices(BMP)Requirements
1. BMP Requirements apply to permitted users with flow volumes
greater than 5,000 gallons per day (gpd) that cannot achieve
consistent compliance with the BMP demonstration values listed
above. Said users shall be required, as a condition of their Waste
Discharge Permit, to develop BMPs which include, but are not
limited to:
a. Identifying and evaluating the source and volumes of pollutants
being discharged to the Brine Line;
b. implementing spill prevention and countermeasures plans;
e. evaluating additional treatment or disposal option;and evaluating recycle or reuse
opportunities.
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-93-S20
DISCHARGE LIMITATION TABLE
LOCAL CA I EGORICAL LIMIT,
LIMIT (-x/L)
Daily Monthly
POLLUTANT Daily Maximum Avcragc
Maximum MaaimumrA��"��
on[hly
(rngd) fa e ragc Shall Q.aa.D)ay) (LbsJDay)
any 1 dayM Exceed
Maximum Flow 0.1 MGD - - - -
PHI 6.0-12.0 "
Biochemical Oxygen Demand-BOD' 12,000 - - 15,IM0 -
Total Suspended Solids-TSSe - - - - -
Arsenio 2.0 _ _ -
Cadmium(Total) 1.0 - -
Chromium(Total) 2.0 - - -Copper(Total) 3.0 - - -
Lead(Total) 2.0
Mercury 0.03
Nickel(Total) 10.0 - -Silver(Total) 5.0 - - -
Zinc(Total) - 10.0 - -Cyanide(Total) 5.0 - - - -
Cyanide(Amenable) 1.0
Polychlorinated Biphereyls 0.01
Pesticides 0.01
Total Toxic Organics 0.58 - _
Sulfide(Total) 5.0 -
Sulfide(Dissolved) 0.5 - -
01VGreaae(Mineral/Petmleum) 100.0 - - - -
Total Hardness - - - -
VolatileSuspendedSolids-VSS - - - -
Fms,Oils,and Grease-FOG 500.0 - - - -
11 Dissolved Organic Carbon-DOCe 700.0 - - - -
1 pH equals we negative log or the hydrogen ion
2 See HOD,TSS surcharge Mee(page 4 Sec.H)
3 &r BMPRequiremeMs(pnge4See.1)
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-93-S20
PART 2 -MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A. From the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until midnight on July 26,2014,the perminee shall monitor
the wastewater to be discharged to the Brine Line,for the following pollutants, at the indicated frequency. All required
monitoring shall be completed within the FIRST MONTH OF THE FIRST and TI IIRD QUARTER,(January,July),to
ensure oneetma'.D.AhIR rcrudrcmcrts.
POLLUTANT FREQUENCY SAMPLE TYPE
Flow Daily Flow Meter
pH BI-Annual Grab
Biochemical Oxygen Demand-BED BI-Annual Composite
Total Suspended Solids-TSS BI-Annual Composite
Arsenic Bi-Annual Composite
Cadmium BI-Annual Composite
Calcium Bt-Annual Composite
Cluomium.(TOW) BI-Anoual Composite
Copper BI-Annual Composite
Lead Bi-Annual Composite
Mercury BI-Annual Composite
Nickel BI-Animal Composite
Silver BI-Anoual Composite
Zinc Di-Annual Composite
Cyanide(Total) N/A N/A
Cyanide(Amenable) N/A N/A
Polychlorinated Biphenyls N/A N/A
Pesticides N/A N/A
Total Toxic Organics N/A N/A
Sulfide(I mal) N/A N/A
Sulfide(Dissolved) N/A N/A
Oil and Grease(MinemVPetroleum) Bi-Annual Grab
Total Hardness Bi-Annual Composite
Volatile Suspended Solids-VSS Bi-Annual Composite
Total Organic Carbon-TOE Bi-Annual Composite
Dissolved Organic Carbon-DOC Bi-Annual Composite
1 See Parl2-C,Sample lx,.ti.n Diagram(P.,7).
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-93-S20
PART 2-MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (Cont)
B. All handling and preservation of collected samples and laboratory analyses of samples
shall be performed in accordance with 40 CFR, Part 136,and amendments thereto unless
specified otherwise in the monitoring conditions of this permit. If the Direct Discharger
chooses to perform self-monitoring, in lieu of a contracted laboratory, a report detailing
the sample collection and preservation procedures must be submitted to WMWD for
review and approval. Samples collected by the Direct Discharger prior to WMWD
approval of the SOP will be considered invalid.
C. Monitoring of industrial wastewater shall be conducted at the Sample Location specified
in the diagram,below.
CORONA ENERGY PARTNERS,LTD.
1130 West Rincon Street
Corona,CA91720
Facility's Designated Sampling Point and Location
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 48-93-S20
N Corona Energy Partners
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Rincon
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-93-S20
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. MONITORING REPORTS
All required monitoring results shall be summarized and reported on a SELF
MONITORING REPORT FORM provided by WMWD. This report form shall
indicate the compliance status and concentration and/or mass value of all pollutants in the
wastewater for which sampling and analyses were performed. The Self-Monitoring
Report Form shall be accompanied by the following:
a. Certified Laboratory Report
All applications, reports, or information submitted to WMWD must include a Signed
Certified Statement.
All required Bi-Annual monitoring reports shall be submitted to WMWD no later than
the last day of the Second Month of the First and Third Quarter(February,August).
Failure to submit the required Reporting Forms shall result in the permittee being in
violation of their Direct User Discharge Permit. Any incomplete monitoring results shall
be returned to the permittee for completion. If the monitoring results are not submitted
within 45 days of the due date, the permittee shall be considered in Significant
Noncompliance (SNC) and a Notice of Violation (NOV) will be issued. If no flow of
wastewater effluent to the Brine Line occurred during the monitoring period, a
letter stating this fact shall be submitted to WMWD in lieu of the required
monitoring report.
B. ADDITIONAL MONITORING
If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the
pennittce shall use test procedures prescribed in 40 CFR, Part 136, or amendments
thereto, or otherwise approved by EPA or as specified in this permit. The results of such
monitoring shall be reported as required in Part 3A above. All additional monitoring
reports for samples collected during each quarter are required to be submitted to WMWD
no later than the last day of the specific quarter (February, June, September, and
December).
C. AUTOMATIC RESAMPLING
If the results of the perrnittee's Wastewater analyses indicate a violation has occurred, the
permittee must:
1. Notify WMWD of the violation within 24 hours of receiving such results from
the laboratory.
2. Repeat the sampling and analysis of the pollutants(s) found to be in violation, and
submit in writing, within 30 days of the first violation, the results of this second
analysis along with the reason(s) for the pollutant violation(s), and corrective
actions that will be completed to avoid non-compliance with the wastewater
discharged to the Brine Line.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit Nm 411-93-S20
PART 3 -REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Coat)
D. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE REPORT
The permittee shall notify WMWD immediately upon occurrence of an accidental
discharge of substances prohibited by SAWPA Ordinance No. 6 (Article 522.0), or any
slug loads or spills that may commingle with the wastewater which is discharged to the
Brine Line. In the event of a spill, Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) shall be
notified immediately by telephone at one of the following: OCSD Control Center(714)
593 -7025,OCSD Environmental Compliance Manager(714) 593-7450 and Western
Municipal Water District (WMWD) shall be notified at (951) 571-7100 or the 24
Hour Emergency Number (951) 789-5109. During normal business hours, SAWPA
shall be notified by telephone at(951)354-4220.A written report detailing the date and
time of the discharge, location of discharge, the type of waste, including concentration
and volume, and any corrective actions taken must be received by WMWD within five
(5) working days of the spill. The notification of the accidental release, in accordance
with this section, does not relieve the permittee from the reporting requirements of local,
State,or Federal laws. The report shall specify the following:
1. Description and cause of the upset,slug or accidental discharge,the cause thereof,
and the impact on the pemtittee's compliance status. The description shall also
include the location of the discharge,type,concentration and volume of waste.
2. Duration of noncompliance including exact dates and times of noncompliance,
and if noncompliance continues, the time by which compliance is reasonably
expected to occur.
3. All steps taken or to be taken to reduce,eliminate, and prevent recurrence of such
an upset, slug, accidental discharge,or other conditions of noncompliance.
E. FACILITY WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN(FWMP)
All permitted industrial users as may be determined and notified by the General
Manager may be required to develop and maintain a FWMP. The FWMP may
consist of the following documents.
1. Toxic Oraanic Management Plan (TOMP) A TOMP is required of all categorical
industrial users which are permitted to submit A TOMP in lieu of required pollutant
monitoring. SAWPA/WMWD reserves the right to require Total Toxic Organic
monitoring of all users regardless of the user being allowed to submit a TOMP.
2. Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan (SDPCP) Within a given time period the
SDPCP is required of all industrial users which are classified as Significant Industrial
Users,have Batch Discharge provisions, stored chemicals or materials,or the
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-93-S20
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (Cont)
potential for a Slug Discharge which, if discharged to the Brine Line or tributaries
thereto, would violate any of the prohibited discharge requirements of SAWPA's
Ordinance. A SDPCP showing facilities and operation procedures to provide this
protection shall be submitted to the General Manager for review and approval before
implementation. Each user shall implement its SDPCP as submitted or modified after
such plan has been reviewed and approved by the General Manager. Review and
approval of such plan and operations procedures by the General Manager shall not
relieve the user from responsibility to modify its facility as necessary to meet the
requirements of this ordinance. Any user required to develop and implement an
SDPCP shall submit a plan which addresses,at a minimum the following.
a. Description of discharge practices,including non-routine batch discharges;
b. Description of stored chemical;
c. Procedures for immediately notifying WMWD of any accidental or
slug discharge. Such notification must also be given for any discharge
which would violate any of the standards set forth in SAWPA Ordinance
No. 6 and any local,state or federal regulations; and
d. Procedures to prevent adverse impact from any accidental or slug
discharge. Such procedures include,but are not limited to inspection and
maintenance of storage areas,handling and transfer of materials,loading
and unloading operations,control of plant site runoff,worker training,
building of containment structures or equipment,measures for containing
toxic organic chemicals (including solvents),and/or measures and
equipment for emergency response.
The Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be updated whenever changes occur in
any of the addressed areas; chemicals are added or replaced; processes or plumbing are
rerouted or changed; pretreatment facilities are modified or replaced; operations and/or
maintenance procedures are modified; or personnel listed in the plan are replaced,
changed,or removed.
During routine inspection,the Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be reviewed
by the responsible party and either;
1. Updated and resubmitted,or
2. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the Slug Discharge
Control Plan has occurred.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-93-S20
PART 3 -REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
3. Pretreatment System Operations and Maintenance Manual Such a manual shall
be submitted by all industrial users operating and maintaining pretreatment equipment
for the removal of pollutants from wastewater.
4. Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Management Plan Such a plan is
required of all industrial users that use or possess hazardous materials or generate
hazardous waste. A city or county Fire Department required Business Emergency
Plan may be submitted for this management plan.
5. Waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan(WM/PPP)
a. A waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan WM/PPP is required of any
industrial user:
1. For whom the General Manager has determined such WM/PPP is necessary to
achieve a water quality objective;
2. Determined by the State or Regional Board to be a chronic violator, and the State
or Regional Board or WMWD General Manager determines that a WM/PPP is
necessary;or
3. That significant contributions or has the potential to significantly contribute to the
creation of a toxic hot spot as defined in Water Code Section 13391.5.
b. A WM/PPP required of an industrial user shall include all of the following:
1. An analysis of one or more of the pollutants,as directed by the State Board,
regional Board or WMWD,that the user discharges to the Brine Line or
tributaries thereto,description of the sources of the pollutants,and a
comprehensive review of the processes used by the user that resulted in the
generation and discharge of the pollutants.
2. An analysis of the potential for pollution prevention to reduce the generation of
the pollutants,including the application of innovative and alternative technologies
and any adverse environmental impacts resulting from the use of those methods.
3. A detailed description of the tasks and time schedules required to investigate and
implement various elements of pollution prevention techniques.
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PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (Cont)
4. A statement of the user's pollution prevention goals and strategies,including
priorities for short-term and long-term action.
5. A description of the user's existing pollution prevention methods.
6. A statement that the user's existing and planned pollution prevention strategies do
not constitute cross media pollution transfers unless clear environmental benefits
of such an approach are identified to the satisfaction of WMWD and information
that supports that statement.
7. Proof of compliance with the hazardous Waste Source Reduction and
Management Review Act of 1989(article 11.9 (commencing with Section
25244.12) of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code) if the
user is also subject to that act.
8. An analysis,to the extent feasible,of the relative costs and benefits of the
possible pollution prevention activities.
9. A specification of,and rationale for,the technically feasible and economically
practicable pollution prevention measures selected by the user for
implementation.
Any user who fails to complete a WM/PPP required by WMWD the State or Regional
Board,submits a plan that does not comply with this Section, or fails to implement a plan
required by WMWD or the State or Regional Board, shall be liable to WMWD for any
civil penalty assessed administratively by WMWD or by a court in accordance with this
Ordinance,including any attorney's fees incurred by WMWD.
The FWMP shall be updated whenever changes occur in any of the addressed areas;
chemicals are added or replaced; processes or plumbing are rerouted or changed;
pretreatment facilities are modified or replaced; operations and/or maintenance
procedures are modified; or personnel listed in the plan are replaced, changed, or
removed.
During routine inspection, the FWMP shall be reviewed by the responsible party and
either,
1. Updated and resubmitted,or
2. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the FWMP has
occurred.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-93-S20
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Coot)
F. SIGNATORY REQUIREMENTS
All reports or information submitted pursuant to the requirements of this permit must be
signed and certified by the Authorized Representative as defined in SAWPA's Ordinance
No.6and any subsequent revisions thereof.
If the designation of an Authorized Representative is no longer accurate because a
different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility,
or overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports to be.signed by an authorized representative.
All reports required by this permit shall be submitted to Wester Municipal Water District at the
following address:
Western Municipal Water District
Auto.Pretreatment Services
14205 Meridian Parkwayy
Riverside,CA 92508-2449
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS
A. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
Pemmittee is required to comply with the general prohibitions and limits on discharges set
forth in Article 2 of SAWPA's Ordinance:
1. Prohibited Discharges
2. Prohibition on Dilution
3. Limitations on Surface Runoff and Groundwater
4. Limitations on Unpolluted Water
5. Prohibition on Domestic Wastewater and Septage Waste
6. Limitations on Radioactive Waste
7. Prohibition on the Use of Grinders
8. Limitations on Point of Discharge
9. Limitations on Wastewater Strength and Characteristics
10. Prohibition on Infectious Waste
11. Limitations on Disposal of Spent Solutions and Sludges
B. CIVIL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance; or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limitation; or any suspension or revocation order shall be liable for
a civil penalty pursuant to Article 6 of SAWPA's Ordinance, for each day on which such
violation occurs.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-93.520
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS(Cont)
C. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limit, is guilty of a misdemeanor, which upon conviction is
punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars($1,000), or imprisonment for not
more than six (6) months in jail or both. Each day in violation constitutes a new and
separate violation and shall be subject to the penalties contained herein.
D. ENFORCEMENT
Specific enforcement provisions have been adopted by SAWPA to govern discharges to
the Brine Line by all discharge Permittees. These are outlined in Article 6 of SAWPA's
Ordinance.
E. DUTY TO COMPLY
The permittee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in
SAWPA's Ordinance and any attachments to this permit.
F. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provisions of those permit limits
and/or requirements, or the application thereof, to the Permittee is held invalid, the
remainder of the permit limits and/or requirements shall remain in full force and effect.
G. PERMIT TRANSFER PROHIBITIONS
Permits issued under SAWPA's Ordinance are for a specific user, for a specific operation
at a specific location, and create no vested rights. Discharge permits, their concentration
limits or their mass emission rates shall not be transferred for an operation at a different
location.
H. PERMITS-CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
Except as expressly authorized in writing by WMWD, the permit shall be void upon the
sale or transfer of ownership for which this permit is issued. The Permittee shall notify
WMWD in writing 60 days prior to the transfer of ownership and shall give a copy of the
existing permit to the new owner or operator.
I. FEES
Users shall pay WMWD all charges and associated fees as outlined in Western Municipal
Water District's associated resolutions.
J. PERMIT TYPE
-- Class I Wastewater Discharge Permit(Direct—Non-domestic).
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Permit No. 413-93-S20
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS (Cent)
R. PERMIT DURATION
Class I permits, as described in Article 4 of SAWPA's Ordinance, shall be issued for a
period not to exceed three years. Ninety days prior to expiration of the permit, the
Permittee shall apply for renewal of the permit in accordance with Article 4 of SAWPA's
Ordinance. At that time, WMWD will review the file, determine any new or modified
conditions,and then a permit may be re-issued.
L. INSPECTION AND SAMPLING CONDITIONS
SAWPA, WMWD, OCSD, and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA may
inspect the wastewater generating and disposal facilities and sample the discharge of any
Permittee to ascertain whether the intent of the Ordinance is being met and the Pentuttee
is complying with all requirements.
SAWPA, WMWD, OCSD, and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA shall
have the right to set up on the Permittee's property such devices as are necessary to
conduct sampling or metering operations. Where a Permittee has security measures in
force, the Pernittee shall make necessary arrangements to insure that personnel from
SAWPA, WMWD, OCSD, and/or other representatives will be permitted to enter without
delay for the purpose of performing their specific responsibilities.
Persons or occupants of premises where wastewater is created or discharged shall allow
SAWPA, WMWD, OCSD, and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA
reasonable access during the normal working day to all parts of the wastewater
generating and disposal facilities for the purposes of inspection and sampling.
M. OTHER CONDITIONS
1. Permittee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in
SAWPA's Ordinance and any attachments to this permit.
2. Permittee shall maintain records of waste hauling, reclamation, wastewater
pretreatment, monitoring device recording charts and calibration reports, effluent
flow, and sample analysis data on the site of the wastewater generation. All
records are subject to inspection and shall be copied as needed. All records must
be kept on the site wastewater generation minimum period of three years.
The records retention period may be extended beyond three years in the event
criminal or civil action is taken or an extensive company history is required.
3. The terms and conditions of an issued permit may be subject to modification by
WMWD during the life of the permit. The Permittee shall be informed of any
change
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-93-S20
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS (Cont)
in the permit limitations, conditions or requirements at least forty-five (45) days
prior to the effective date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the permit
shall include a reasonable time schedule for compliance.
5. Permittee shall comply with the requirements of OCSD's pretreatment program
including,but not limited to,OCSD's Wastewater Discharge Regulations, as such
regulations may periodically be amended.
PART 5—SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Corona Energy Partners, Ltd. (CEP) is authorized to discharge wastewater
generated from the wastewater processes as described in Part I(C)of this permit.
B. Permittec shall reimburse SAWPA, OCSD, WMWD for all costs incurred as a
result of any enforcement action.
C. EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST AND CONTINGENCY PLAN TO CEASE THE
DISCHARGE TO THE Brine LINE
1. The Permittee shall provide WMWD,on a Bi-Annual basis(January and
July), a list containing the names and phone numbers of contacts who can be
reached 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency with the Brine Line
discharge.
2. The Pemrittee shall develop and annually(January) submit to WMWD a
Contingency Plan to either cease discharge to the Brine Line,or reroute the
discharge to the local POTW or other approved alternative.
D. POINT OF DELIVERY and LATERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. In the exercise of its Discharge Right, CEP shall be entitled to discharge
to the Brine Line through a lateral from the facility located at 1130 West
Rincon Street, Corona, CA 92880 shown on page 7 of this permit.
Operations and Maintenance of the lateral includes locating the line
per the requirements of state law. This includes registering with
Underground Service Alert.
2. The Point of Delivery is owned by SAWPA. CEP is responsible for all
costs associated with the maintenance, repairs and replacement of their
lateral connected to the Brine Line.
3. SAWPA owns the meter and WMWD will maintain including
performing annual calibration. CEP will immediately notify WMWD
of any concerns or issues.
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Permit No. 4B-93-S20
PART 6-COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES
A. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE PROGRESS REPORTS
When required, compliance schedule progress reports shall be submitted at a minimum
frequency of every 30 days until compliance with discharge requirements or SAWPA
Ordinance No. 6 are obtained. These reports shall contain dates for pretreatment
equipment design completion, building permit submittal date, construction starting date,
construction updates, construction completion date, employee training completion date,
date of achieving final compliance, and/or any other required information. Samples may
be required to be collected to demonstrate compliance. The samples shall be collected in
accordance with the requirements of this permit.
B. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE REPORTING
No later than on the respective compliance schedule dates, the permittee shall submit to
WMWD a report including, at a minimum,whether or not it complied with the increment
of progress to be met on such date and, if not,the date on which it expects to comply with
the increment of progress, the reasons for delay, and the steps being taken to return the
project to the schedule established. In no case shall any milestone in the compliance
schedule exceed nine months.
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ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING, INC.
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Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: Dairy Farmers of America Distilled Water Plant(Sections 1-3)
Industrial User 2: Corona Resource Recovery, LLC(Sections 4.0-6.0)
Industrial User Address: 1138 West Rincon Street, Corona,California 92880
Industrial User Permit Number: 4B-08-S63
Industrial User Representative: Mr. Larry Edwards, Plant Operator
Indirect/Direct User: Direct
Agency Area: Western Municipal Water District
Agency Representative: Mr. Benjamin Burgett, G & G Environmental Compliance Inc.,
Consultants to Western Municipal Water District
Inspection Date: August 28,2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI Inspectors: Dr.John R. Parnell, Pretreatment Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering& Contracting (EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. Industrial users were selectively inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or
industry type in order to evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough liquid waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste
streams that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a
direct connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at liquid waste hauler (LWH)
collection stations varies.The quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or
two truckloads per week to 100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect
dischargers is disposed of at collection stations using a permitted commercial LWH permitted by
SAWPA.
On August 28, 2012, EEC completed a performance evaluation of the regulatory controls at the Dairy
Farmers of America Distilled Water Plant located at 1138 West Rincon Street in the City of Corona,
California. The equipment used by Corona Resource Recovery, LLC on the same site was also inspected.
Dairy Farmers of America is permitted and inspected by G & G Environmental Compliance Inc. on behalf
of the Western Municipal Water District (MWMD) and is monitored by WMWD. The inspection was
conducted to evaluate whether Dairy Farmers of America has developed and implemented sufficient
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measures to ensure that discharges into the IEBL comply with the terms and conditions of all applicable
agreements and regulations, including OCSD ordinances and 40 CFR 403.
1.1 General and Process Description
The primary sources of influent water that Dairy Farmers of America receives comes from a series of
onsite wells and the reverse osmosis high-strength brine reject wastewater from the City of Corona-
Temescal Desalter. In addition, the clean-in-place wash waters used to clean the distillation plant and
the cooling tower waters for the condenser unit are also recycled through the distillation process. The
distillation equipment heats the incoming water in a heat exchanger using low-pressure steam from the
Corona Energy Partners electrical generating plant located next door to the Dairy Farmers of America
facility. Dairy Farmers of America originally used the steam in a cheese manufacturing plant but the
plant was closed and the equipment was modified to form the current distillation plant.
In the distillation process,the steam condenses in the heat exchanger and the condensate is recycled to
the Corona Energy Partners plant to be reheated. The steam created from heating the incoming water
supply is condensed in a series of distillation towers and produces pure distilled water(Appendix A,Site
Photographs, Photo 1).Approximately 110,000 gallons of distilled water are produced for every 170,000
gallons of water processed every day.The distilled water is pumped back to the City of Corona-Temescal
Desalter where it undergoes reverse osmosis again before being discharged to the local potable water
system.
Currently, Dairy Farmers of America employs four employees who work in two shifts (two persons per
shift) covering a 14-hour day from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days per week. No immediate
expansion of the distillation plant is anticipated in the next few years; however, the plant may shut
down once the steam-supply contract with Corona Energy Partners expires.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
The reject wastewater from the distillation process is the only source of wastewater. The wastewater is
discharged in batches to an equalization tank.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
The well water at the Dairy Farmers of America plant has a high concentration of manganese that
remains in the reject wastewater from the distillation process. Concentrated reject wastewater from the
distillation process is collected in a 500,000-gallon equalization tank. If necessary, the pH of the
wastewater can be adjusted in this tank using sodium hydroxide or sulfuric acid. The reject wastewater
normally has a pH around 8.0 and does not need any adjustment before being discharged directly to the
IEBL.
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
Wastewater from the equalization tank discharges directly into the 6-inch sewer lateral.The flow can be
controlled by a hand-operated valve that reduces the flow to 350 gallons per minute.The Dairy Farmers
of America's sewer lateral connects to the IEBL, which is located on Rincon Street, via a pit that also
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receives the discharge from Corona Energy Partners.A monitoring manhole/metering flume located on-
site in the northeast corner of the service yard is the permitted sampling point for the subject facility.
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
Federal categorical standards are not applicable as the distillation plant is not a categorical industry. The
facility is required to meet the requirements specified in the permit issued by WMWD.
2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
Dairy Farmers of America is classified as a significant industrial user(Part 1D of the permit)and is subject
to the local limits developed by OCSD. Like any industrial user, it must also comply with pretreatment
requirements in 40 CFR 403, including but not limited to, national prohibitions in 40 CFR 403.5 and
reporting requirements in 40 CFR 403.12.
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
All OCSD local limits are included in the permit and must be sampled for using composite sampling
except for pH and oil and grease, which must be collected as grab samples. The permit requires that
sampling be performed by the permittee twice per year (in April and in October) at the designated
sampling point. Daily recording is required for pH and flow measurement. WMWD also samples once
annually for compliance and monthly for billing. G & G Environmental Compliance, Inc. inspects the
facility twice per year for WMWD.The facility is currently in 100%compliance with local limits.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 The facility was inspected and found to be in clean operating condition and no immediate
problems were identified.
3.2 The wastewater treatment system was found to be in good operating condition and no
immediate problems were identified.
3.3 All exterior tanks, pumps, and associated equipment were found to be in good condition and
properly bermed in case of emergency spills or accidents.
3.4 Dairy Farmers of America is correctly identified as a noncategorical significant industrial user
subject to 40 CFR 403,OCSD ordinance, and local limits. Dairy Farmers of America holds a direct
discharge permit prepared by G & G Environmental Compliance, Inc. on behalf of WMWD. The
permit has been approved for structure and content by both, SAWPA and OCSD. Since the
indirect discharge to the IEBL and the OCSD wastewater treatment plant originates from the
permittee's industrial processes, the permit contains OCSD's local limits and surcharge limits
that apply at the end of pipe discharge point. In this instance, the sample point represents the
end of pipe discharge (Permit No. 4B-08-S63, Issue Date: July 1, 2011, Effective Date: July 14,
2011, Expiration date:July 13,2013).
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3.5 The permit does not contain any limit for biological oxygen demand or total suspended solids,
and semiannual sampling is required for both parameters. Monthly sampling by WMWD for
surcharge purposes is not mentioned in the permit.
3.6 The multijurisdictional pretreatment agreement between WMWD and SAWPA does not define a
"standby" permit nor does it contain a process for issuing such a permit. Consequently,there is
no basis for the legality and validity of this type of permit. The permit should be reissued as a
regular permit. In the future, instead of issuing "standby" permits, WMWD should develop a
process for expediting the issuance of permits without undermining the necessary due diligence
process.
3.7 In Sections 1.A.1 and 1.B, the permit refers to the sample location as Location 001. In Section
1.G, the permit describes the same location as Discharge Point A. In Section 2A, the permit
refers to a designated sample location that is described and very poorly illustrated in Section 2.0
as a sample location. The permit should be revised to make the sample location the same in all
sections.
3.8 Dairy Farmers of America has been in compliance since the permit was last issued on July 1,
2011.
4.0 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA AND CORONA
RESOURCE RECOVERY
On April 30, 2010, G & G Environmental Compliance Inc. (on behalf of WMWD) received a permit
application from Corona Resource Recovery to use a large amount of equipment from the Dairy Farmers
of America's to process grease trap and food processor waste at 1138 West Rincon Street, Corona,
California. Thirteen months later, on July 1, 2011, after Dairy Farmers of America and Corona Resource
Recovery signed an industrial lease agreement, a direct discharge permit (Permit 48-11-S66) issued to
Dairy Farmers of America names Corona Resource Recovery as the operator.This permit allowed Corona
Resource Recovery to discharge wastewater from the distilled water process and the food waste and
grease interceptor processes directly to the IEBL through the monitoring manhole Sample Location 001
located on the property. On the same day (July 1, 2011) Permit 413-08-S63, was reissued to Dairy
Farmers of America as a "standby" permit allowing the discharge of distilled water and reject
wastewater through the same Sample Location 001 discharge point to the IEBL. The standby permit is
intended to avoid an interruption in Dairy Farmers of America's manufacturing in case Corona Resource
Recovery stopped receiving the wastewater from Dairy Farmers of America. If Dairy Farmers of America
could not operate until a permit is issued, this would also cause the Corona Energy Partners facility to
cease its production until WMWD issues a permit.
Corona Resource Recovery began receiving and discharging grease trap and food waste to the IEBL in
October 2011. The discharge continued until April 6, 2012, when the WMWD issued a cease and desist
order to Corona Resource Recovery. Dairy Farmers of America terminated its lease with Corona
Resource Recovery on July 27, 2012, and by the middle of August 2012, Corona Resource Recovery was
locked out of the premises and unable to secure its wastes remaining on the site.
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5.0 PERMIT DETAILS
The permit was issued to Dairy Farmers of America with the operator listed as Corona Resource
Recovery, LLC: Permit No.4B-11-S66. Effective Date:July 13, 2011, Expiration date:July 12, 2013.
6.0 INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT USED BY CRR
The site visit on August 28, 2012, included an inspection of the equipment used by Corona Resource
Recovery. This equipment included a complete-mix biological treatment system, oil and grease
separation equipment, flow equalization tanks, a centrifuge and pH neutralization equipment. All
equipment appeared to be in the same condition as when Corona Resource Recovery had originally
leased the property. No sign of any damage or any removal of equipment was noted (Appendix A, Photo
2). EEC was informed that Corona Resource Recovery left behind 300,000 gallons of waste oil.The plant
operator informed the inspection team that the waste oil was still on-site.
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Site Photographs
B. Direct User Discharge Permit No.4B-08-S63
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APPENDIX A
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Industrial User Inspection Report:Dairy Farmers of America and Corona Resource Recovery,LLC November 1,2012
Photo 1
Dairy Farmers of America Distilled Water Plant
Photographed by John Parnell
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Photo 2
Part of Biological Treatment System Used by Corona Resource Recovery,LLC
Photographed by John Parnell
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APPENDIX B
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 413-08-S63
WESTERN MUNICIPAL -
WATERDISTRICr
GENERAL MANAGER
JOHN ROSSIWATER
DIRECT USER IN ISIR cT
DISCHARGE PERMIT
Date: July 1,2011
Name: Dairy Farmers of America
dba Dairy Farmers of America Distilled Water Plant.
Address: 1138 West Rincon Street
Corona,CA 92880
Attention: Mr.Larry Edwards
Reference: Issuance of Direct User Discharge (Stand-by) Permit to Dairy Farmers of
America Distilled Water Plant by Western Municipal Water District
PERMIT NO. 4B-08-S63 NAICS NO. 325998
Dear Mr.Edwards:
The enclosed permit issues pollutant limitations for the industrial wastewater to be discharged from
the facility located at 1138 West Rincon Street,Corona,CA 92880,to the Inland Empire Brine Line
(Brine Line)formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor(SARI)for disposal.Should this
Permit become activated, all discharges of wastewater generated at this location,and actions reports
relating thereto, will become the responsibility of Dairy Farmers of America, and shall be in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit and Ordinance No.5.This permit revision is
in accordance with the requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No. 5 and any subsequent revisions
thereof.
If you wish to appeal or challenge any discharge limitations, pretreatment requirements, or
conditions imposed in this permit, a petition shall be filed for modification or reissuance of this
permit in accordance with the requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No. 5-Article 621.0,within 10
working days of the date of issuance.
"It is hereby certified that this permit was prepared based on information provided by a
combination of one or more of the following sources: the user's permit application, facts
obtained during field inspections of the user's wastewater generating activities,and additional
information obtained from the user."
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—lioseph 1 emosky,P.E.
Director of Engineering
Western Municipal Water District
Issued on.fuly 1,2011 By:
Western Municipal Water District
14205 Meridian Parkway
Riverside,CA 92518
WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-0"63
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 4B-08-S63
Company Name and Address: Dairy Farmers of America(DFA)
1138 West Rincon Street
Corona, CA 92880
Contact: Larry Edwards-(951)493-4778
Mailing Address: Same
In accordance with the provisions of SAWPA Ordinance No. 5, (and any subsequent revisions-
thereof),and as per Section 13 of the Industrial Lease Agreement between Dairy Farmers ofAmerica
and Corona Resource Recovery,LLC.(sec attached).the above listed company is hereby authorized
to discharge industrial wastewater generated at the above address,to the Brine Line,in accordance
with the discharge limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in this permit
Compliance with this permit does not relieve the pemtittee of its obligation to comply with
SAWPA's and the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) wastewater regulations, all
pretreatment regulations, standards or requirements under local, State and Federal laws,including
any such laws,regulations,standards,or requirements that maybeconte effective during the term of
this permit. OCSD is the owner operator of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTW)and is
recognized as the Control Authority by Federal Regulation 40CFR 403.12(a).
Noncompliance with the temps and conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of the
requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No.5,and shall subject the pemtittee to applicable enforcement
actions and any subsequent revisions thereof.
This permit shall become effective on: July 14,2011
and shall expire at midnight on: July 13,2013
The pemtfttee shall not discharge any industrial wastewater after the date of expiration. If the
permittee wishes to continue discharging wastewater to the Brine Line after the expiration date,an
application must be filed for reissuance of this permit in accordance with the requirements of
SAWPA Ordinance No. 5(and any subsequent revisions thereof).
11f. f).
BY: ((
Jo Bemosky, P.F/'
Director of Engineering
Western Municipal Water District
Issued on July 1,2011
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Perron No. 4&OS-S63
PART 1 -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS
A. During the period of July 14, 2011, to midnight of July 13, 2013, Dairy Fanners of
America distilled water plant as per Section 13 of the Industrial Lease Agreement between
Dairy Farmers ofAmerica and Corona Resource Recovery,LLC.(see attached)is authorized
to discharge the industrial wastewater specified in Part 1-C,through the sample locations,
and outfalls listed below,to the Brine Line.
1. Sample Location
Location Description
001 The sample location 001 for this facility is located at the
monitoring manhole/metering flume in the Northeast comer
of the Dairy Farmers of America's distilled water plant
service yard which discharges to the Brine Line as shown in
the diagram on page 8.
Outfall Description
001 Eight (8) inch sewer manhole connection to the Brine Line
located at Dairy Farmers of America distilled water plant.
B. During the period of July 14,2011 to midnight of July 13,2013,the industrial wastewater
discharged from Sample Locations 001 shall not exceed the discharge limitations specified in
the Discharge Limitation Table(page 6).
C. Dairy Farmers of America distilled water plant produces distilled water.
1. Wastewater is generated from the RO brine blow-down,cooling tower blow-down,
the Clean-In-Place procedures used to clean the distilled water plant and the wash-
down wastewater.
2. Dairy Fanners of America distilled water plant wastewater treatment system consists,
one(1) Equalization Tank(300,000 gals.),pH adjustment. Sodium Hydroxide and
Sulfuric Acid are used for pH adjustment.
a. The wastewater treated at Dairy Fanners of America distilled water plant is
discharged to the Brine Line directly through a monitoring manhole, which
contains a magnetic flow meter for flow measurement.
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-O8-W
PART 1 -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
Tl. Dairy Farmers of America Distilled Water Plant is classified as a Significant Industrial User
(SIU). The industrial wastewater(s) discharged to the Brine Line from the permitted
processes at Dairy Farmers of America distilled water Plant are required to be monitored for
the pollutants and at the frequencies specified in the Monitoring Requirements Table(page
9). The industrial wastewater(s) discharged are also required to meet the discharge limits
specified in SAWPA Ordinance No.5 as stated in the Discharge Limitation Table(page 6).
E. Dairy Farmers of America distilled water plant is not permitted to discharge any wastewater
not described in Part 1-C or the contents of any process tanks,to the SARI connection which
discharges to the Brine Line.
F. Dairy Farmers of America distilled water plant is required to notify WMWDof any planned
process changes or other modifications whichwill alter the amount of or pollutant strength of
any wastewater which is discharged to the Brine Line, 30 days prior to the actual
implementation of the changes. This notification shall be provided in writing.
G. Dairy Farmers of America distilled water plant shall maintain a reliable and accurate flow
metering system at Discharge Point"A". Discharge Point"A"is the metering flume in the
Northeast comer of the Dairy Farmers of America Distilled Water Plant service yard
(Discharge to SARI Manhole No. 27).
H. Dairy Farmers ofAmerica distilled water plant shall be responsible for all discharge through
Discharge Point"A"to the Brine Line. Treatment of Dairy Farmers of America distilled
water plant's wastewater does not relieve Dairy Farmers of America distilled water plant of
the responsibility for the quality of effluent discharged to the Brine Line. Dairy Farmers of
America distilled waterplant's responsibility shall include,but not be limited to,compliance
with the terms and conditions ofthe permit herein and all applicable federal,state,and local
regulatory requirements.
I. If necessary to achieve consistent compliance with the permit herein or compliance with
applicable federal,state,or local regulatory requirements,Dairy Farmers ofAmericadistilled
water plant shall cease production and wastewater discharge to the Brine Line until
compliance can be met.
J. Dairy Fanners of America distilled water plant. shall not bypass or shutdown any
pretreatment equipment or devise used to treat wastewater discharged to Discharge Point
"A", unless the bypass is necessary to prevent loss of life, personal injury, and severe
property damage or when no feasible alternative exists. Dairy Farmers of America distilled
water plant may allowthe bypass to occur provided that it does not cause pollutant limitation
violations and is necessary to perform essential maintenance to insure adequate operation of
the pretreatment equipment or devices.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 41kWS63
PART 1 -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS(Coot)
Notification of the bypass or shutdown shall comply with the following conditions:
1. Anticipated bypass or shutdown: Dairy Farmers of America distilled water plant shall
submit a written notice to the General Manager at least ten(10)days before the date of
the scheduled bypass.
2. Unanticipated bypass or shutdown:Dairy Farmers of America distilled waterplant shall
notify the General Manager immediately upon learning that anypretreatment equipment
or device has been bypassed or shutdown. Dairy Farmers of America distilled water
plant shall submit a written notice to the General Manager within five(5)working days.
The report shall include:
a. A description of the bypass or shutdown,the cause ofthe bypass,and the duration of
the bypass;
b. If the bypass was corrected or the equipment was re-started;
e. The actions taken or proposed to reduce or prevent a recurrence of the bypass or
equipment shutdown.
L. Dairy Fanners of America distilled water plant shall pay the costs of conducting all
regulatory and administrative services related to the issuance of wastewater discharge
permits.
M. Dairy Farmers of America distilled water plant will operate two (2) level sensors in the
Discharge Point"A" lateral manhole located on the southside of Rincon Street.
1. The first level sensor shall produce an alarm if the effluent rises above the floor of the
manhole.
2. The second level sensor shall produce a second alarm and shut off the effluent pumps.
O. Dairy Farmers of America distilled water plant will be required to upgrade the lateral line
connection to the Brine Line and pay associated costs for improvements to the lateral,should
Dairy Farmers of America distilled waterplant.discharge above M gpm at Discharge Point
"A"at a frequency deemed unacceptable by WMWD.
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-08-S63
DISCHARGE LIMITATION TABLE
CATEGORICAL.I IMI 1,
LOCAL
Ong") DAILY MONTHLY
LIMIT POLIL'I AN Daily MAXIMUM AVERAGE
Maximum 'Dlaiimum Monthly
lmsl0 for AenShpu O.hs.i0ay) ( bt/t)ny)
any I pay Not Cxreel
Max.Flow 400,000 - - - -
pH 6.0-12.0 - - - -
Biological Oxnan Demand—S Day - - - -
Total Suspended Solids—TSS - - - -
Arsteme 2.0
Cadmium(Total) 1.0 - - -
Cbromium(Total) 2.0
Copper(Total) 3.0
Lead(TOW) 2.0 - - -
Mercury 0.03 - - -
Nickel(Total) 10.0 - - -
Silva(Total) 5.0 - - - -
Zinc(Total) 10.0 - - -
Cyanide(Total) 3.0 - - - -
Cyanide(Amenable) LO - - - -
Polychlorinated Bipheayls 0.01 - - - -
Pesticides 0.01 - - - -
Total Toxic Organics 0.58 - - - -
Sulfide(Total)
Sulfide(Dissolved)
Oil/Oresse(Mineral/Petroleum)
r I aqua r e nePare oa o f y mem on.
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-08-S63
PART 2 -MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A. From the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until midnight on July 13,2013 the permittee shall monitor
the wastewater to be discharged to the Brine Line from the designated sample location,for the following pollutants,at
the indicated frequency. All Month[Lrequired monitoring and reports shall be completed and subminedto WMWD within 30
days the samples are taken.All Bi-Annual required monitoring shall be completed within the FIRST MONTH OF THE
SECOND AND FOURTH QUARTERS(April and October),to ensure meeting the reporting requirements.
POLLUTANT FREQUENCY SAMPLE TYPE
Flow Daily Flow Meter
pH I Daily Crtab 2
Biological Oxygen Demand-5 Day Bi-Annual Composite
Total Suspended Solids—TSS Bi-Annual Composite
Arsenic Bi-Annual Composite
Cadmium Bi-Annua] Composite '
Chromium(Total) Bi-Annual Composite
Copper Bi-Annual Composite
Lead Bi-Amual Composite
Mercury Bi-Annual Composite
Nickel Bi-Annual Composite
Silver Bi-Annual Composite
Zinc Bi-Annual Composite
Cyanide(Total) N/A Grob
Cyanide(Amenable) N/A Grob
Polychlorinated Biphenyls N/A Composite
Pesticides N/A Composite
Total Dissolved Solids Bi-Annual Composite
Sulfide(Total) N/A Grab
Sulfide(Dimolved) N/A Grab
Oil end Grease(MineraUPetrolemm) N/A Grab
Total Hardness Bi-Annual Composite
Volatile Suspended Solids-VSS Bi-Annual Composite
silica W-Annual Composite
Dissolved Organic Carbon-DOC Bi-Amual Composite
1 BrePartzL.fiamPle Loutlm mramm Wmee}
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit Na 4B-08-S63
PART 2-MONITORING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
B. All handling and preservation of collected samples and laboratory analyses of samples shall
be performed in accordance with 40 CFR,Part 136,and amendments thereto unless specified
otherwise in the monitoring conditions of this permit. If the Direct Discharger chooses to
perform self monitoring, in lieu of a contracted laboratory, a report detailing the sample
collection and preservation procedures must be submitted to WMWD for review and
approval. Samples collected by the Direct Discharger prior to WMWD approval ofthe SOP
will be considered invalid.
C. Monitoring of industrial wastewater shall be conducted at the Sample Location specified in
the diagram,below.
DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA DISTILLED WATER PLANT.
1138 West Rincon Street
Corona,CA 92880
` ngp5mt,a
Rincon Street
BRINE LINE
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4R-08-S63
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. MONITORING REPORTS
All required daily monitoring results shall be summarized and reported on a tabulated
summary format. This report shall indicate concentration and/or mass value of all required
pollutants in the wastewater and discharge volume at both sampling points. The following
must be submitted along with the monitoring results:
a. Certified Laboratory report
b. Statement on a cover letter
C. Chain of Custody
All applications, reports, or information submitted to WMWD must include a Signed
Certified Statement.
All required Bi-Annual monitoring reports shall be submitted to WMWD no later than
the last day of the second month of the Second and Fourth Quarters(May,November).
Failure to submit the required Reporting Forms shall result in the permittee being in
violation of their Direct User Discharge Permit. Any incomplete monitoring results shall be
returned to the permittee for completion. If the monitoring results are not submitted within
45 days of the due date, the permittee shall be considered in Significant Noncompliance
(SNC)and a Notice of Violation(NOV)will be issued. If no wastewater is discharged to
the SARI System during the monitoring periods, a letter stating this fact shall be
submitted to WMWD in lieu of the required monitoring report.
B. ADDITIONAL MONITORING
If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the
permittee shall use test procedures prescribed in 40 CFR,Part 136,or amendments thereto,
or otherwise approved by EPA or as specified in this permit. The results of such monitoring
shall be reported as required in Part 3A above. All additional monitoring reports for samples
collected during each quarter are required to be submitted to WMWD no later than the last
day of the specific quarter(March,June, September,and December).
C. AUTOMATIC RESAMPLING
If the results of the permittee's wastewater analyses indicate a violation has occurred, the
permittee must:
1. Notify WMWD of the violation within 24 hours of receiving such results from the
laboratory.
2. Repeat the sampling and analysis of the pollutants(s)found to be in violation,and submit
in writing,within 30 days of the first violation,the results of this second analysis along
with the reason(s) for the pollutant violation(s), and corrective actions that will be
completed to avoid non-compliance with the wastewater discharged to the Brine Line.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-OM63
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
D. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE REPORT
The permittee shall notify WMWD immediately upon occurrence ofan accidental discharge
of substances prohibited by SAWPA Ordinance No.5 (Article 523.0),or any slug loads or
spills that may commingle with the wastewater which is discharged to the Brine Line. In the
event ofa spill,Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD)shall be notified immediately by
telephone at one of the following:OCSD Control Center(714)593-7025,OCSD Source
Control Manager (714) 593-7410 and Western Municipal Water District(WMWD)
shall be notified at(951)571-7100 or the 24 Hour Emergency Number(951)759-5109.
During normal business hours, SAWPA shall be notified by telephone at (951) 354-
4220.A written report detailing the date and time ofthe discharge,location ofdischarge,the
type ofwaste,including concentration and volume,and any corrective actions taken must be
received by WMWD within five (5) working days of the spill. The notification of the
accidental release, in accordance with this section,does not relieve the permittee from the
reporting requirements of local, State, or Federal laws. The report shall specify the
following:
1. Description and cause of the upset, slug or accidental discharge,the cause thereof;and
the impact on the permittee's compliance status. The description shall also include the
location of the discharge,type,concentration and volume of waste.
2. Duration of noncompliance including exact dates and times of noncompliance, and if
noncompliance continues,the time by which compliance is reasonably expected to occur.
3. All steps taken or to be taken to reduce, eliminate,and prevent recurrence of such an
upset, slug, accidental discharge,or other conditions of noncompliance.
E. FACH3TY WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN(FWMP)
All permitted industrial users as may be determined and notified by the General
Manager may be required to develop and maintain a FWMP.The FWMP may consist
of the following documents.
1. Toxic Organic Management Plan (TOMP)A TOW is required of all categorical
industrial users which are permitted to submit A TOW in lieu of required pollutant
monitoring. SAWPA(WMWD reserves the right to require Total Toxic Organic
monitoring of all users regardless of the user being allowed to submit a TOW.
2. Slag Discharge Prevention Control Plan(SDPCP)Within a given time period the
SDPCP is required of all industrial users which are classified as Significant Industrial
Users ,have Batch Discharge provisions, stored chemicals or materials, or the
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 41148-S63
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
potential for a Slug Discharge which,if discharged to the Brine Line or
tributaries thereto,would violate any of the prohibited discharge requirements of
SAWPA's Ordinance.A SDPCP showing facilities and operation procedures to
provide this protection shall he submitted to the General Manager for review and
approval before implementation. F,ach user shall implement its SDPCP as submitted
or modified after such plan has been reviewed and approved by the General Manager.
Review and approval of such plan and operations procedures by the General Manager
shall not relieve the user from responsibility to modify its facility as necessary to meet
the requirements of this ordinance. Any user required to develop and implement an
SDPCP shall submit a plan which addresses,at a minimum the following.
a. Description of discharge practices, including non-routine batch discharges;
b. Description of stored chemical;
c. Procedures for immediately notifying WMWD of any accidental or
slug discharge. Such notification must also be given for any discharge
which would violate any of the standards set forth in SAWPA Ordinance
No. 5 and any local,state or federal regulations;and
d. Procedures to prevent adverse impact from any accidental or slug
discharge. Such procedures include,but are not limited to inspection and
maintenance of storage areas,handling and transfer of materials,loading
and unloading operations,control of plant site nmoff,worker training,
building of containment structures or equipment,measures for containing
toxic organic chemicals(including solvents),and/or measures and
equipment for emergency response.
The Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be updated whenever changes occur in
my of the addressed areas; chemicals are added or replaced; processes or plumbing are
rerouted or changed; pretreatment facilities are modified or replaced; operations and/or
maintenance procedures are modified; or personnel listed in the plan are replaced, chm Wd,
or removed.
During routine inspection,the Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be reviewed
by the responsible party and either;
a. Updated and resubmitted,or
b. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the Slug Discharge
Control Plan has occurred.
3. Pretreatment System Operations and Maintenance Manual Such a manual shall
be submitted by all industrial users operating and maintaining pretreatment equipment
for the removal of pollutants from wastewater.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-0"63
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
4. Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Manaeement Plan Such a plan is
required of all industrial users that use or posses hazardous materials or generate
hazardous waste.A city or county Fire Department required Business Emergency Plan
may be submitted for this management plan.
5. Waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan(WM/PPP)
a. A waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan WM/PPP is required of any
industrial user:
1. For whom the General Manager has determined such WM/PPP is necessary to
achieve a water quality objective;
2. Determined by the State or Regional Board to be a chronic violator,and the State
or Regional Board or WMWD General Manager determines that a WM/PPP is
necessary; or
3. That significant contributions or has the potential to significantly contribute to
the creation of a toxic hot spot as defined in California Water Code, Section
13391.5.
b. A WM/PPP required of an industrial user shall include all of the following:
1. An analysis of one or more of the pollutants,as directed by the State Board,
regional Board or WMWD,that the user discharges to the Brine Line or
tributaries thereto,description of the sources of the pollutants,and a
comprehensive review of the processes used by the user that resulted in the
generation and discharge of the pollutants.
2. An analysis of the potential for pollution prevention to reduce the generation of
the pollutants,including the application of innovative and alternative
technologies and any adverse environmental impacts resulting from the use of
those methods.
3. A detailed description of the tasks and time schedules required to investigate and
implement various elements of pollution prevention techniques.
4. A statement of the user's pollution prevention goals and strategies,including
priorities for short-tent and long-term action.
S. A description of the user's existing pollution prevention methods.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 494)8-S63
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
6. Proof of compliance with the Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and
Management Review Act of 1989 (article 11.9 (commencing with Section
25244.12) of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code)if the
user is also subject to that act.
7. An analysis, to the extent feasible, of the relative costs and benefits of the
possible pollution prevention activities.
8. A specification of, and rationale for, the technically feasible and economically
practicable pollution prevention measures selected by the user for
implementation.
Any user who fails to complete a WM/PPP required by WMWD the State or Regional Board,
submits a plan that does not comply with this Section,or fails to implement a plan required
by WMWD or the State or Regional Board,shall be liable to WMWD for my civil penalty
assessed administratively by WMWD or by a court in accordance with this Ordinance,
including any attorneys fees incurred by WMWD.
The FWMP shall be updated whenever changes occur in any of the addressed areas;
chemicals are added or replaced; processes or plumbing are rerouted or changed;
pretreatment facilities are modified or replaced;operations and/or maintenance procedures
are modified;or personnel listed in the plan are replaced, changed,or removed.
During routine inspection,the FWMP shall be reviewed by the responsible party and either:
1. Updated and resubmitted,or
2. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the FWMP has
occurred.
F. SIGNATORY REQUIREMENTS
All reports or information submitted pursuant to the requirements of this permit must be
signed and certified by the Authorized Representative as defined in SAWPA's Ordinance
No.S and any subsequent revisions thereof.
If the designation of an Authorized Representative is no longer accurate because a different
individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility,or overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company,a new authorization satisfying the
requirements of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any
reports to be signed by an authorized representative.
All reports required by this permit shall be submitted to Western Municipal Water District at the
following address:
Western Municipal Water District
Attention: Pretreatment Division
14205 Meridian Parkway
Riverside,CA 92518
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-08-S63
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS
A. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
Permittee is required to comply with the general prohibitions and limits on discharges set
forth in Article 2 of SAWPA's Ordinance:
1. Prohibited Discharges
2. Prohibition on Dilution
3. Limitations on Surface Runoff and Groundwater
4. Limitations on Unpolluted Water
5. Prohibition on Domestic Wastewater and Septage Waste
6. Limitations on Radioactive Waste
7. Prohibition on the Use of Grinders
8. Limitations on Point of Discharge
9. Limitations on Wastewater Strength and Characteristics
10. Prohibition on Infectious Waste
11. Limitations on Disposal of Spent Solutions and Sludges
B. CIVIL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance; or any permit condition,
Prohibition or effluent limitation;or any suspension or revocation order shall be liable for a
civil penalty pursuant to Article 6 of SAWPA's Ordinance, for each day on which such
violation occurs.
C. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limit,is guilty ofa misdemeanor,which upon conviction is punishable
by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars(S1,000),or imprisonment for not more than six
(6)months in jail or both.Each day in violation constitutes a new and separate violation and
shall be subject to the penalties contained herein.
D. ENFORCEMENT
Specific enforcement provisions have been adopted by SAWPA to govern discharges to the
Brine Line by all discharge Permittees. These are outlined in Article 6 of SAWPA's
Ordinance.
E. DUTY TO COMPLY
The permittee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in SAWPA's
Ordinance and any attachments to this permit.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-08SW
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS(Cont)
F. SEVERABH.ITY
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provisions of those permit limits and/or
requirements,or the application thereof,to the Permittee is held invalid,the remainder ofthe
permit limits and/or requirements shall remain in full force and effect.
G. PERMIT TRANSFER PROHIBITIONS
Permits issued under SAWPA's Ordinance are for a specific user,for a specific operation at a
specific location,and create no vested rights.Discharge permits,their concentration limits or
their mass emission rates shall not be transferred for an operation at a different location.
H. PERMITS-CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
Except as expressly authorized in writing by WMWD,the permit shall be void upon the sale
or transfer of ownership for which this permit is issued.The Petmittee shall notify WMWD
in writing 60 days prior to the transfer of ownership and shall give a copy of the existing
permit to the new owner or operator.
I. FEES
Users shall pay WMWD all charges and associated fees as outlined in Wester Municipal
Water District's associated resolutions.
J. PERMIT TYPE
Class I Wastewater Discharge Permit(Direct—Non-domestic&domestic).
IL PERMIT DURATION
Class I permits,as described in Article 4 of SAWPA's Ordinance,shall be issued for aperiod
not to exceed two years. Ninety days prior to expiration of the permit,the Permittee shall
apply for renewal of the permit in accordance with Article 4 of SAWPA's Ordinance. At
that time,WMWD will review the file,determine any new or modified conditions,andthen
a permit may be re-issued.
L. INSPECTION AND SAMPLING CONDITIONS
WMWD, SAWPA, and OCSD and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA may
inspect the wastewater generating and disposal facilities and sample the discharge of any
Permittee to ascertain whether the intent of the Ordinance is being met and the Pemmittee is
complying with all requirements.
WMWD,SAWPA,OCSD,and/or other representatives authorized by WMWD shall have
the right to set up on the Permittee's property such devices as are necessary to conduct
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-08S63
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS(Cont)
sampling or metering operations. Where a Permittee has security measures in force, the
Pemrittee shall make necessary arrangements to insure that personnel from SAWPA,
WMWD,OCSD,and/or other representatives will be permitted to enter without delay forthe
purpose of performing their specific responsibilities.
Persons or occupants of premises where wastewater is created or discharged shall allow
WMWD,SAWPA,OCSD,and/or other representatives authorized by WMWD reasonable
access during the normal working day to all parts of the wastewater generating and disposal
facilities for the purposes of inspection and sampling
M. OTHER CONDITIONS
1. Perndttee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in SAWPA's
Ordinance and any attachments to this permit.
2. Pemdttee shall maintain records of waste hauling, reclamation, wastewater
pretreatment,monitoring device,recording charts,calibration reports,effluent flow and
sample analysis data on the site of the wastewater generation.All records are subject to
inspection and shall be copied as needed. Ali records must be kept on the site of
wastewater generation for a minimum period of three years.The records retention
period may be extended beyond three years in the event criminal or civil action is taken
or an extensive company history is required.
3. The terms and conditions ofan issued permit may be subject to modification by SAWPA
during the life ofthepermit. The Penmittee shall be informed ofany change in the permit
limitations,condition or requirements at least forty-five(45)days prior to the effective
date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the permit shall include a reasonable
time schedule for compliance.
4. The Permittee is hereby made aware that the strength of the wastewater discbarged to the
Brine Line may result in a surcbarge fee in addition to the volumetric fee. Please check
with the member agency for details regarding BOD and TSS surcharge fees.
PART 5—SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Dairy Farmers of America Distilled Water Plant. is authorized to discharge wastewater
generated from the wastewater processes as described in Part 1(C)of this permit.
B. Permittee shall reimburse SAWPA,WMWD,OCSD for all costs incurred as aresult
of any enforcement action.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-WS63
PART 5—SPECIAL CONDITIONS (Cont)
C. EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST AND CONTINGENCY PLAN TO CEASE
THE DISCHARGE TO THE BRINE LINE
1. The Permittee shall provide WMWD,on a Bi-Annual basis(January and July),a
list containing the names and phone numbers of contacts who can be reached 24
hours a day in the event of an emergency with the Brine Line discharge.
2. The Pernttee shall develop and annually (January) submit to WMWD a
Contingency Plan to either cease discharge to the Brine Line, or reroute the
discharge to the local POTW or other approved alternative.
D. POINT OF DELIVERY and LATERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. In the exercise of its Discharge Right,Dairy Farmers of America Distilled
Water Plant shall be entitled to discharge to the Brine Line through a lateral
from the facility located at 1138 West Rincon Street, Corona, CA 92880
shown on page 7 of this permit.
Operations and Maintenance of the lateral includes locating the line
per the requirements of state law. This includes registering with
Underground Service Alert.
2. The Point of Delivery is owned by SAWPA. Dairy Farmers of America
Distilled Water Plant is responsible for all costs associated with the
maintenance,repairs and replacement of their lateral connected to the Brine
Line.
3. SAWPA owns the meter and WMWD will maintain including
performing annual calibration. Dairy Farmers of America Distilled
Water Plant will immediately notify WMWD of any concerns or issues.
PART 6-COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES
A. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE PROGRESS REPORTS
When required, compliance schedule progress reports shall be submitted at a minimum
frequency of every 30 days until compliance with discharge requirements or SAWPA
Ordinance No.5 are obtained. These reports shall contain dates for pretreatment equipment
design completion,building permit submittal date,construction starting date,construction
updates,construction completion date,employee training completion date,date ofachieving
final compliance, and/or any other required information. Samples may be required to be
collected to demonstrate compliance. The samples shall be collected in accordance with the
requirements of this permit.
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WATERDISTRICr
Permk No. 0&1&S63
PART 6-COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES (Cont)
B. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE REPORTING
No later than on the respective compliance schedule dates, the pemuttee shall submit to
WMWD a report including,at a minimum,whether or not it complied with the increment of
progress to be met on such date and,if not,the date on which it expects to comply with the
increment of progress,the reasons for delay,and the steps being taken to ram the project to
the schedule established. In no case shall any milestone in the compliance schedule exceed
nine months.
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ENGINEERING 6 CONTRACTING, INC.
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Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: Menifee Valley Liquid Waste Hauler Discharge Station
Industrial User Address: 29541 Murietta Road,Sun City,CA 92586
Industrial User Permit Number: 552
Industrial User Representative: Mr. Gregg Murray,Source Control Manager, Eastern Municipal
Water District
Indirect/Direct User: Direct User
Agency Area: Eastern Municipal Water District
Agency Representatives: Mr. Gregg Murray, Source Control Manager, Eastern Municipal
Water District
Mr. Dennis Martz, Senior Source Control Inspector, Eastern
Municipal Water District
Inspection Date: August 30,2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI Inspectors: Dr.John Parnell, Pretreatment Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering& Contracting (EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies.
To evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs, industrial users were selectively inspected
based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or industry type.The inspections were scheduled ahead
of time with agency representatives in charge. The agency representatives contacted the key personnel
at the various facilities to confirm their availability and to describe the scope of the inspection and
introduce the audit team. As part of the audit, all four liquid-waste hauler (LWH) discharge stations
within SAWPXs service area were inspected.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste streams
that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a direct
connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at LWH discharge stations varies. The
quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or two truckloads per week to
100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect dischargers is disposed of at LWH
discharge stations using a commercial LWH permitted by SAWPA.
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On August 30, 2012, EEC completed a performance evaluation of the regulatory controls at the Menifee
Valley LWH discharge station (Appendix A, Site Photographs, Photo 1). The station is permitted,
operated,and managed by the Eastern Municipal Water District(EMWD).The inspection was conducted
to evaluate whether SAWPA has developed and implemented sufficient measures to ensure that
discharges through the LWH discharge station in Sun City comply with the terms and conditions of all
applicable agreements and regulations, including OCSD ordinances and 40 CFR 403.
1.1 General and Process Description
The Menifee Valley LWH discharge station serves as a discharge point allowing indirect dischargers in
the EMWD or any permitted LWH within SAWPA's service area to discharge wastewater into the IEBL.
The discharge point at the station is a hose connection to a large wet well from which the wastewater
can be pumped to the IEBL connection, (Appendix A, Photos 2 and 3).The wet well also directly receives
wastewater effluents from the Perris and Menifee Desalter plants (both of which are located on the
same property; Appendix A, Photo 4). The wet well has a covered roof to minimize rainwater intrusion.
The effluent from the Inland Empire Energy Center (IEEC) is also piped directly to the Menifee Valley
Truck Waste Disposal Facility. IEEC is permitted to directly discharge up to 1.2 million gallons of
wastewater per day to the Menifee Valley LWH discharge station via a dedicated force main.
Currently, only the wastewater from International Rectifier is allowed to be discharged at the station
and the only LWH permitted to transport the wastewater is Hazardous Waste transportation Services,
Inc. (HTS). A supervisor employed by HTS is on duty 24 hours per day at the International Rectifier
facility. In order to reduce response time, the supervisor calls HTS whenever enough wastewater is
produced at the site to fill a truckload, and the company sends an empty truck to pick up the load.
Truckloads of approximately 6,200 gallons per load from International Rectifier are discharged at the
Menifee Valley LWH discharge station, 12 to 16 times over each 24-hour period,7 days per week.
Before the LWH truck leaves the International Rectifier site, one-quart grab samples are collected from
each truckload to ensure compliance with the pH limits. Beckman pH meters are used to monitor pH.
The pH meters are calibrated each time they are used. In addition, a three-part manifest is completed
for every truckload,with one part retained by International Rectifier, one part by the LWH, and the third
part is sent to EMWD. Based on an agreement with International Rectifier has an agreement with the
Western Municipal Water District (WMWD), should the Menifee Valley Truck Waste Disposal Facility
become unavailable or close for any reason, International Rectifier can discharge at the WMWD's
discharge station until the Menifee Valley disposal station reopens. Discharges from Minegar
Environmental Systems, Inc. are no longer allowed at the Menifee Valley LWH discharge station because
the permittee is outside the SAWPA service area.
Access to the Menifee Valley station is restricted. Prior to entering the Menifee Valley LWH discharge
station,the truck driver must enter a security code to open the main entrance gate (Appendix A, Photo
5). A video camera mounted on the lamppost beside the gate continuously monitors truck movement
through the gate and records number plates for verification (Appendix A, Photo 5).
Once inside the facility, the truck driver directly connects the hose to the truck and can discharge the
load directly into the wet well. No attendant is on duty and there is no sampling of the wastewater at
this point.Twice a month an inspector from EMWD visits the Menifee Valley LWH discharge station and
collects pH samples directly from the hauler trucks discharging at the station. If the pH value is out of
the permitted limits, the inspector refuses to allow the truck to discharge the load. Legal loads are
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discharged to the wet well where they directly mix with the effluents from the Perris and Menifee
Desalter Plants. Once the wet well reaches a certain level, the float switches turn on the pumps that
pump the wastewater mixture through a force main to the connection with the IEBL several miles away
(Appendix A, Photo 6). Automatic samplers located on the top of the wet well can collect samples from
the Perris and Menifee Desalter Flows and from the wet well mixture of wastewater(Appendix A, Photo 7).
By agreement with SAWPA, EMWD is responsible for the implementation of the pretreatment program
for industries located in its jurisdiction and is permitted to transport and discharge brine wastewater
into the Menifee Valley LWH discharge station.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
The sole source of the indirect wastewater discharged at the Menifee Valley LWH discharge station is
the effluent transported from International Rectifier by HTS hauler trucks. Direct discharges also occur
from the Perris and Menifee Desalters and the IEEC.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
The wastewater is not treated at the Menifee Valley LWH discharge station. Wastewater is pumped
from the wet well to the connection with the IEBL and is not treated before it reaches the OCSD water
treatment facility.
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
Wastewater received at the LWH discharge station is pumped to the connection with the IEBL without
any treatment.
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
The facility is not subject to any federal categorical standards. The facility is required to meet only
requirements specified in the permit issued by WMWD.
2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
While the facility is not subject to federal pretreatment requirements, limits that apply to dischargers
with categorical standards also apply at this location.
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
The facility's most recent direct-user discharge permit(Permit No. 552)was issued to EMWD by EMWD.
As is the case with all four LWH disposal stations within SAWPA's service area, each member agency
permits and monitors its own collection station.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 Overall, the Menifee Valley LWH discharge station was observed to be clean and in good
working order.
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3.2 Copies of manifests were provided to the audit team during the interview with EMWD on
August 21, 2012.These manifests contained the pH readings taken by HTS from both the source
tank and the loading flow. No verification of the pH by EMWD was entered on the required
section of the form on the three different manifests produced at the interview. There does not
appear to be a cross-check of the pH level for each load prior to delivery to the Menifee Valley
LWH discharge station. Furthermore, there is no place on the manifest form for any delivery
signature and there is no operator at the Menifee Valley LWH discharge station to sign the form
or receive the wastewater discharge.
3.3 Since only one permittee (International Rectifier) is allowed to discharge wastewater and only
one hauler (HTS) is allowed to enter the station, the possibility of unauthorized waste entering
the discharge station is currently minimal. If other permittees and haulers are allowed to
discharge wastewater in the future, the present system would need to be modified to ensure
greater protection of the IEBL.
3.4 No samples are being collected of the wastewater discharged at the LWH discharge station. Part
2C of the permit states, "Permittee is not required to monitor wastewater to be discharged to
the IEBL System." Sampling at the station is essential; the permit must be changed to include a
requirement for sampling and testing. The station is subject to local limits, and compliance with
these limits must be demonstrated. Furthermore, LWH discharge station is subject to the more
stringent limits for categorical dischargers when these limits apply. Therefore, in addition to
sampling at the loading point, the audit team highly recommends implementation of a regular
or random sampling program at the LWH discharge station. Other member agencies have
adopted procedures to sample LWH loads at the point of discharge into the IEBL. Once samples
are collected, the control agency can then submit the samples for analysis based on suspected
loads or random selection. In addition to monitoring compliance with local and categorical
limits, sampling of trucks at the LWH discharge stations is recommended because it raises the
level of confidence that the LWH does not tamper with the load during transit.
3.5 The term liquid-waste hauler(LWH)discharge station should be used throughout the permit and
other documents because it better conveys that the station is only an intermediate destination
before the wastewater is treated at OCSD's treatment facility and subsequently released into
the environment.
3.6 The EMWD LWH discharge station's most recent direct-user discharge permit (Permit No. 552)
was issued to EMWD by EMWD. In general,self-permitting is not recommended because it does
not always provide the desired level of control to ensure compliance with regulatory controls.
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Site Photographs
B. Direct User Discharge Permit No.552
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APPENDIX A
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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Photo 1 Photo 2
Menifee Valley liquid waste hauler discharge station Discharge station
Photographed bylohn Parnell Photographed by John Parnell
Photo 3 Photo 4
Closer view of discharge hose connection Discharge from Perris and Menifee desalter
Photographed bylohn Parnell plants to disposal wet well
Photographed by John Parnell
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View of main gate from inside the facility Pumps transferring wastewater from wet well to
Photographed by John Parnell Inland Empire Brine Line connection
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Automatic samplers for Perris and Menifee desalters and the wet well mixture
Photographed by John Parnell
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APPENDIX B
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 552
Eastern Municipal Water District
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PermB Number 552
In accordance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251), the General
Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR 403), and Eastern Municipal Water District Regulations for
Nonreclaimable Waste Line Use, Ordinance No. 91, as amended;
Eastern Municipal Water District
Menifee Valley Truck Waste Disposal Facility
29541 Murrieta Road
Sun City, CA 92586
is hereby authorized to allow NWL Users permitted by Eastern Municipal Water District
(EMWD) or to discharge process waste to Eastern Municipal Water District's above named
facility in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in each of the Users permits. No domestic quality wastewater may be discharged
through the oulfall/sample locations identified in this permit. Compliance with this permit does
not relieve the permittee of its obligation to comply with all pretreatment regulations, standards
or requirements under local, State and Federal laws, including such laws, regulations,
standards, or requirements that may become effective during the term of this permit.
Noncompliance with the terns and conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of
Eastern Municipal Water District's Ordinance No. 91, as amended (NWL Ordinance).
This permit shall become effective on August 22, 2011 and shall expire at midnight on August
21, 2013.
The permittee shall not allow other permittee's to discharge after the date of expiration. If the
permittee wishes to continue to use the disposal site after the expiration date, an application
must be filed for reissuance of this permit in accordance with the requirements of NWL
Ordinance No. 91, as amended, a minimum of 90 days prior to the expiration date.
Gregg Murray
Source Control Manager
Issued this August 17, 2011
Part 1 -Effluent Limitations
During the period this permit is valid, the permittee is authorized to allow Users permitted
by EMWD, or another Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority(SAWPA) Member
Agency, to discharge to Eastern Municipal Water District's Nonreclaimable Waste Line
(NW L)through an inlet pipe to the wet well (to allow a truck disposal access)and a catch
basin drain with a mud valve to minimize rainwater intrusion to the wet well.
Sample Point 001 Grab samples are taken from the discharge line on individual truck
tanks.
A. EMWD holds each permittee responsible to meet the Orange County Sanitation District
(OCSD) Local Limits.
Local discharge limitations:
Orange County Local Limits Table
Pollutant Limit Mass Limits lbs./Day
Daily Maximum mg/L Daily Maximum Monthly Average
pH 6.0-12.0 pH units
BOO' 15,000 10,000
TSSI
Arsenic 2.0
Cadmium 1.0
Chromium 2.0
Copper 3.0
Lead 2.0
Mercury 0.03
Nickel 10.0
Silver 5.0
Zinc 10.0
Cyanide [Total] 5.0
Cyanide [Amenable] 1.0
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 0.01
Pesticides 0.01
Total Toxic Organics' 0.58
Sulfide [Total] 5.0
Sulfide [Dissolved] 0.5
Orange County Local Limits Table
Pollutant Limit Mass Limits Ibs./Day
Daily Maximum Daily Maximum Monthly Average
mg/L
Oil/Grease 100.0
[Mineral/Petroleum]
See SAW PA Resolution No.466,as amended,for surcharge fees.
t Total Toxic Organics for local limits means the summation of all quantifiable values greater than
0.01 milligrams per liter for all parameter monitoring requirements of each permittee allowed to
discharge to the NWL.
B. All discharges shall comply with all other applicable laws, regulations, standards, and
requirements contained in the NWL Ordinance, and any applicable State and Federal
pretreatment laws, regulations, standards, and requirements including any such laws,
regulations, standards, or requirements that may become effective during the term of this
permit.
Part 2 - Monitoring Requirements
A. Self-monitoring Requirements. The monitoring frequency requirements for each
permittee allowed to discharge to the NWL are listed in their respective permits. Any
sampling performed by EMWD may be used in lieu of the permittee's self monitoring
requirements.
B. Flow Measurements. Each permittee has requirements listed in their respective permits.
This may be a log of meter reads or loads discharged to the NWL.
C. Monitoring by the Permittee. Not required for this facility. Permittee's allowed to
discharge to the NWL each have monitoring requirements in their respective permits.
D. Notification of Monitoring Noncompliance. Each permittee allowed to discharge to the
NWL shall report pollutant violations in any required wastewater sample to EMWD within
24 hours of becoming aware of the violation. A telephone call, fax transmission, or a
personal visit to EMWD may accomplish the reporting. The violation reporting shall
contain the date and time of the wastewater sample, the discharge flow for the sample, a
possible explanation for the violation(s), and the date scheduled for the required
resample.
E. Sample Handling and Preservation Requirements. All handling and preservation of
collected samples and laboratory analyses of samples shall be performed in accordance
with 40 CFR Part 136 and amendments thereto unless specified otherwise in the
monitoring conditions of this permit.
F. Noncompliance Sampling Limited to constituents in Violation. Noncompliance
sampling shall be analyzed for only those constituents that are in violation.
G. Permittee Resampling Requirements.
1. Each permittee discharging to the Menifee Valley Trucked Waste Disposal Facility
has speck resampling requirements. The permittee is required to resample its
wastewater discharge when a pollutant violation is detected for the pollutant in
violation. Submit the results of the resampling to EMAD within 30 days of
detecting the violation. All re-samples shall be obtained and analyzed according to
40 CFR 403.12(b)(5Hh). A laboratory certified by the State of California
Department of Health Services, as being competent to perform the pollutant
analyses requested, shall perform all laboratory analyses. Failure to submit the
laboratory results within the 30-day requirement will result in Significant
Noncompliance (SNC) for the User and the issuance of a Notice of Violation to the
User.
2. Where pollutant violations are detected in monitoring and analysis conducted by
the Source Control Division of EMWD, the permittee shall be responsible for all
resampling requirements contained in paragraph "D" of this Section. The Source
Control Division shall notify the permittee of the resampling requirements by a
telephone call or fax transmission within 24 hours of confirming a pollutant or flow
violation.
H. Records Contents. Records of sampling and analyses shall include:
1. The date, exact place, time, and methods of sampling or measurements, and
sample preservation techniques or procedures,
2. Who performed the sampling or measurements,
3. The date(s) analyses were performed,
4. Who performed the analyses,
5. The analytical techniques or methods used,
6. The results of such analyses,
Part 3 - Reporting Requirements
A. Accidental Discharge Report. The permittee shall notify SAWPA immediately upon
occurrence of an accidental discharge of substances prohibited by SAWPA Ordinance No.
4 (Article 523.0), or any slug loads or spills that may commingle with the wastewater which
is discharged to the Inland Empire Brine Line (Brine Line). In the event of a spill, OCSD
shall be notified immediately by telephone at one of the following: OCSD Control Center
(714) 593 -7025, OCSD Source Control Manager (714) 593-7410 and Western Municipal
Water District (WMWD) shall be notified at (951) 789-5000 or the 24 Hour Emergency
Number (951) 789-5109. During normal business hours, SAWPA shall be notified by
telephone at (951) 354-4220. A written report detailing the date and time of the discharge,
location of discharge, the type of waste, including concentration and volume, and any
corrective actions taken must be received by WMWD within 5 working days of the spill.
The notification of the accidental release, in accordance with this section, does not relieve
the permittee from the reporting requirements of local, State, or Federal laws. The report
shall specify the following:
1. Description and cause of the upset, slug or accidental discharge, the cause thereof,
and the impact on the permittee's compliance status. The description shall also
include the location of the discharge, type, concentration and volume of waste.
2. Duration of noncompliance including exact dates and times of noncompliance, and
if noncompliance continues, the time by which compliance is reasonably expected
to occur.
3. All steps taken or to be taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of such
an upset, slug, accidental discharge, or other conditions of noncompliance.
In addition, each permitted user is required to notify the EMWD Source Control
Division and the Integrated Operations Center immediately upon the occurrence of
an accidental discharge of substances prohibited by Ordinance No. 91, as
amended, or slug loads or spills that may enter the NWL.
B. Waste Hauling Manifest. Each permittee allowed to discharge to the NWL is required to
maintain on-site a copy of waste manifests, hauling records, or log of hauling records for
any hazardous or liquid waste disposed of through a waste hauler for a period of not less
than 3 years.
C. Facility Waste Management Plan (FWMP). Each permittee allowed to discharge to the
NWL is required to complete and update a FWMP during the permittee inspection or
certify that there are no changes to the FW MP.
D. Flow Meter Recording. Each permittee has requirements listed in their respective
permits. This may be a log of meter reads or loads discharged to the NWL.
E. Semi-Annual Report. The results of any monitoring conducted by the permittee, using
test procedures prescribed in 40 CFR Part 136 or amendments thereto, or otherwise
approved by the EPA or as specified in this permit, shall be reported in a semiannual
report submitted to Eastern Municipal Water District's Source Control Division. For
monitoring conducted from January 1 through June 30, a summary report is due no later
than July 31. For monitoring conducted from July 1 through December 31, a summary
report is due no later than January 31. All submitted lab analyses shall be accompanied
by the corresponding measured daily flow rates. During time periods when no discharge
Is made to the NWL, the permittee shall send a letter certifying that no discharge was
made to the NWL in lieu of a semi annual self-monitoring report.
F. Report Address. The permittee shall mail all reports required by this permit to:
Eastern Municipal Water District
Source Control Division
P.O. Box 8300
Perris, CA 92572-8300
G. Retention of Records. Each permittee allowed to discharge to the NWL is required to
keep records of waste hauling, raclamations, wastewater pretreatment, monitoring device
recording charts and calibration reports, effluent flow, and sample analysis data, on the
site of the wastewater generation. The records are subject to inspection and shall be
copied as needed. All records must be kept on the site of wastewater generation for a
minimum period of 3 years. The records retention period may be extended beyond 3
years in the event criminal or civil action is taken or an extensive company history is
required.
Part 4 - Special Conditions
No special conditions
Part 5 - General Conditions and Definitions
A. Severability. The provisions of this peril are severable. If any provision of this permit, or
the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstance, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit,
shall not be affected thereby.
B. Duty to Comply. The permittee has a duty to comply with the NWL Ordinance, or related
resolutions, and all conditions and limitations in the permit. Failure to comply with the
requirements contained in the NWL Ordinance, or related resolutions and/or the permit
may be grounds for administrative actions or enforcement proceedings including injunctive
relief, civil or criminal penalties, and summary abatements pursuant to Article 6 of the
NWL Ordinance, mandatory minimum penalties shall also be assessed where appropriate.
C. Duty to Mitigate. The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or correct any
adverse impact to the NWL, Brine Line or OCSD's facilities or the environment resulting
from noncompliance with this permit, including such accelerated or additional monitoring
as necessary to determine the nature and impact of the noncomplying discharge.
D. Waste Discharge Permit Modification. The terms and conditions of the wastewater
discharge permit may be subject to modification by the EMWD Source Control Division
during the term of the permit as limitations or requirements are modified or added or due
to other just causes including, but not limited to:
1. Incorporate any new or revised Federal, State, or local pretreatment standards or
requirements;
2. Address significant alterations or modifications to the User's operation, processes,
or wastewater volume or character since the time of the wastewater discharge
permit issuance;
3. A change in the OCSD's POTW that requires either a temporary or permanent
reduction or elimination of the permitted discharge. Reasonable time frames for
compliance will be used for User's affected by the change(s);
4. The permitted wastewater discharge poses a threat to the OCSD's POTW, EMWD
personnel, contract employees, the public or receiving waters;
5. Violation of any term or condition of the wastewater discharge permit;
6. Misrepresentations or failure to fully disclose all relevant fads in the wastewater
discharge permit application or in any required reporting; or
7. Correct typographical or other errors in the wastewater discharge permit.
The User shall be informed of any proposed permit changes at least 30 days prior
to the effective date of the changes. Any modifications in the permit shall include a
reasonable time schedule for compliance.
E. Permit Transfers Not Allowed. This wastewater discharge permit is issued to a specific
User for a specific operation for a specked time. No wastewater discharge permit shall be
reassigned, transferred, pledged or sold to a new Owner, new User, or different premises.
F. Property Rights. The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights of any
sort, or any exclusive privileges, nor does It authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any violation of Federal, Slate or local laws or regulations.
G. Permit Renewal. The permittee shall submit a completed wastewater discharge permit
application for permit renewal at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the permittee's
existing permit. The permittee shall pay all applicable permit fees prior to the renewal of
the wastewater discharge permit. The wastewater discharge permit shall not be renewed
if the permittee has not paid all applicable fees within 30 days of invoicing by EMWD,
submitted required monitoring information or production reports, or submitted any other
required permit information. In the event EMWD cannot issue the permit prior to the
expiration date of the current permit, where the User has in no way caused the delay, the
completed application will serve as an extension of the expired permit until EMWD can
issue the permit. Users which do not have a valid wastewater discharge permit shall be
considered in violation of the NWL Ordinance are subject to enforcement action and any
applicable surcharge fee, fine, penalties, damages, legal expenses, attorney's fees,
administrative and overhead costs.
H. Definitions. (See Ordinance No. 91 Section 102.0).
I. Prohibited Waste Discharges. Except as hereinafter provided, no person or User shall
discharge or cause to be discharged into the NWL or any opening, sump, tank, clarifier,
piping or waste treatment system which drains or flows into the NWL thereto any of the
following:
1. Any earth, sand, rocks, ashes, cinders, spent time, stone, stone cutting dust,
gravel, plaster, diatomaceous earth, concrete, glass, metal filings, or metal or
plastic objects, garbage, grease, viscera, paunch manure, bones, hair, hides, or
fleshings, whole blood, dead animals, feathers, straw, shavings, grass clippings,
rags, spent grains, spent hops, waste paper, wood, plastic, tar, asphalt residues,
residues from refining or processing fuel or lubrication oil and similar substances,
or solid, semi-solid or viscous material in quantifies or volume which will obstruct
the flow of wastewater in the NWL or any object which will cause clogging of a
wastewater or sewage lift pump, or interferes with the normal operation of the
NWL, Brine Line or OCSD's POTW.
2. Any compound or material, which will produce noxious odors in the NWL, Brine
Line or OCSD's POTW.
3. Any discharge that results in toxic gases, vapors or fumes within the NWL in a
quantity that may cause acute health and safety problems for EMWD or SAWPA
employees,contract employees or the public.
4. Any recognizable portions of human or animal anatomy.
5. Any solids, liquids, gases, devices, or explosives which by their very nature or
quantity are or may be, sufficient either alone or by interaction with other
substances or sewage to cause fire or explosion hazards, exceed 10%of the lower
explosive limit (LEL) at the point of discharge or in the collection system, or in any
other way create imminent danger to EMWD, SAWPA or contract wastewater
personnel, OCSD's POTW, the environment or the public health.
6. Any wastewater or material with a closed cup flash point of less than 140 degrees
Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Celsius using the test methods specified in 40 CFR
261.21.
7. Any overflow from a septic tank, cesspool or seepage pit, or any liquid or sludge
pumped from a cesspool, septic tank or seepage pit, except as may be permitted
by EMWD Source Control Division.
8. Any discharge from the wastewater holding tanks of recreational vehicles, trailers,
buses and other vehicles, except as may be permitted by EMWD Source Control
Division.
9. Any quantity of wastewater flow in excess of permitted limits or purchased
capacity.
10. Any stormwater, groundwater, street drainage, subsurface drainage, yard drainage
or runoff from any field, roof, yard, driveway or street. EMWD Source Control
Division may approve, on a temporary basis, the discharge of such water only
when no reasonable alternative method of discharge is available.
11. Any substance or heat in amounts, which will inhibit biological activity in OCSD's
POTW resulting in interference or which will cause the temperature of the
wastewater in NWL to be higher than 140 degrees Fahrenheit. In no case shall
any substance or heat be discharged to the NWL thereto which will raise OCSD's
POTW influent higher than 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).
12. Any radioactive waste in excess of Federal, State or County regulations.
13. Any pollutants, material or quantity of material which will cause:
a. Damage to any part of the NWL thereto;
b. Abnormal maintenance of the NWL thereto;
C. An increase in the operational costs of the NWL thereto;
d. A nuisance or menace to public health;
e. Interference or pass through in OCSD's POTW, its treatment
processes, operations, sludge processes, use or disposal. This applies
to each User introducing pollutants into the NWL thereto whether or not
the User is subject to other national pretreatment standards or any
national, State, or local pretreatment requirements; or
f. A violation of the OCSD's NPDES permit.
14. Any quantities of herbicides, algaecides, or pesticides in excess of local limits or
national pretreatment standards.
15. Any petroleum oil, non-biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in
excess of local limits or national pretreatment standards.
16. Any material or quantity of material(s)which will cause abnormal sulfide generation.
17. Any water or wastewater used to artificially raise the industrial User's discharge
volume, and added for the purpose of diluting wastes, which would otherwise
exceed applicable permitted discharge limitations.
18. Any wastewater having a corrosive property capable of causing damage to the
NWL, Brine Line, OCSD's POTW, equipment, or structures or presenting a hazard
to EMWD, SAWPA or contract personnel. However, in no case shall wastewater
be discharged to the NWL, Brine Line or OCSD's POTW with a pH below 6.0 or
greater than 12.0.
19. Any substance which will cause discoloration of OCSD's POTW effluent which
results in a violation of OCSD's NPDES permit.
20. Any pollutant, including oxygen-demanding pollutants (BOD, COD, etc.), released
in a discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration, which will cause
interference with OCSD's POTW, Brine Line or EMWD's NWL.
21. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the
NWL Brine Line or OCSD's POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker
health and safety problems.
22. Any unpolluted water, including cooling water, heating water, stormwater,
subsurface water, single pass cooling water and single pass heating water. The
General Manager may approve, on a temporary basis, the discharge of such water
only when no reasonable alternative method of discharge is available. The User
shall pay all applicable User charges and fees.
23. Any substance which may cause OCSD's POTW effluent or any other product
such as residues, sludges, or scums to be unsuitable for reclamation or reuse or
which will interfere with any of the reclamation processes. This includes any
material which will cause the sludge at OCSD's POTW to violate applicable sludge
use or disposal regulations developed under the Federal Clean Water Act, 33
USCA, Section 1251 at seq., or any regulations affecting sludge use or disposal
developed pursuant to the Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42 USCA, Section 6901, at
seq.; Clean Air Act, 42 USCA, Section 7401, at seq.; Toxic Substance Control Act,
15 USCA, Section 2601, at seq., or any other applicable State Regulations.
24. Any hazardous substance which violates the objectives of the General
Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR 403), Ordinance No. 91, or any statute, rule,
regulation or chapter of any public agency having jurisdiction over said discharge.
25. Any material, pollutants or wastewater in excess of the quantities and limitations
established by resolution.
26. Any radiator fluid or coolant, cutting oil, water-soluble cutting oil, or water based
solvent.
I. National Categorical Pretreatment Standards
1. The categorical pretreatment standards found at 40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N,
Parts 405471 are hereby incorporated.
2. Where a categorical pretreatment standard is expressed only in terms of either the
mass or the concentration of a pollutant in wastewater, the EMWD Source Control
Division may impose equivalent concentration or mass limits in accordance with 40
CFR 403.6(c).
3. When wastewater subject to a categorical pretreatment standard is mixed with
wastewater not regulated by the same standard, the EMWD Source Control
Division shall impose an alternate limit using the combined wastestream formula in
40 CFR 403.6(e).
4. A User may obtain a variance from a categorical pretreatment standard if the User
can prove, pursuant to the procedural and substantive provisions in 40 CFR
403.13, that factors relating to its discharge are fundamentally different from the
factors considered by EPA when developing the categorical pretreatment standard.
5. A User may obtain a net gross adjustment to a categorical standard in accordance
with 40 CFR 403.15.
J. Local Limits
1. No User shall discharge or cause to be introduced directly or indirectly into the
NWL, a quantity or quality of wastewater which exceeds the local limits set by
Orange County Sanitation District.
2. These limits apply at the point where the wastewater is discharged to the NWL.
The EMWD Source Control Division may impose limitations based on
concentrations of pollutants in milligrams per liter or as an amount of pollutants in
pounds per day.
K. Dilution. The permittee shall not increase the use of water, or in any other manner,
attempt to dilute a wastewater discharge as a partial or complete substitute for adequate
treatment to achieve compliance with Ordinance No. 91, as amended, and this wastewater
discharge permit, or to establish an artificially high flow rate for permitted mass emission
rates or permitted flow amounts.
L. Compliance with Applicable Pretreatment Standards and Requirements. Compliance
with this permit does not relieve the permittee from its obligations regarding compliance
with any and all applicable local, state and federal pretreatment standards and
requirements including any such standards or requirements that may become effective
during the term of this permit.
Part 6 - Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
A. Proper Operation and Maintenance. The permittee shall at all times properly operate
and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related
appurtenances)which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance includes but is not
limited to effective performance, adequate funding, adequate operator staffing and
training, and adequate laboratory and process controls, including appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary
facilities or similar systems only when necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
B. Duty to Halt or Reduce Activity. Upon reduction of efficiency of operation, or loss or
failure of all or part of the treatment facility, the permittee shall, to the extent necessary
to maintain compliance with its permit, control its production, or discharges (or both),
until operation of the treatment facility is restored or an alternative method of treatment is
provided. This requirement applies, for example, when the primary source of power of
the treatment facility fails or is reduced. It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an
enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted
activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of this permit.
C. Bypass of Treatment Facilities
1. Bypass Is prohibited unless it is unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury,
severe property damage, or no feasible alternatives exist.
2. The permittee may allow bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations
to be exceeded, but only if it is also for essential maintenance to ensure efficient
operation.
3. Notification of bypass:
a. Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a
bypass, it shall submit prior written notice, at least 10 days before the
date of the bypass, to EMWD Source Control Division.
b. Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall immediately notify the EMWD
Source Control Division and submit a written notice to the RWRF within 5
days. This report shall specify:
i) A description of the bypass, and its cause, including its duration;
it) Whether the bypass has been corrected; and
iii) The steps being taken or to be taken to reduce, eliminate and
prevent a recurrence of the bypass.
D. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in
the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in accordance
with Section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act and Subtitles C and D of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act.
Part 7 - Monitoring and Records
A. Representative Sampling. Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall
be representative of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge. All samples
shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise
specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water
or substance. All equipment used for sampling and analysis must be routinely
calibrated, inspected and maintained to ensure their accuracy. Monitoring points shall
not be changed without notification to and the approval of the EMWD Source Control
Division.
B. Analytical Methods to Demonstrate Continued Compliance. All sampling and
analysis required by this permit shall be performed in accordance with the techniques
prescribed in 40 CFR Part 136 and amendments thereof, otherwise approved by EPA, or
as specified in this permit.
C. Inspection and Entry. The permittee shall allow the EMWD Source Control Division
upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to:
1. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is
located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of
this permit;
2. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept
under the conditions of this permit;
3. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring
and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under
this permit;
4. Sample or monitor, for the purposes of ensuring permit compliance, any
substances or parameters at any location; and
5. Inspect any production, manufacturing, fabricating, or storage area where
pollutants, regulated under the permit, could originate, be stored, or be
discharged to the NWL.
D. Falsifying Information. Knowingly making any false statement on any report or other
document required by this permit, or knowingly rendering any monitoring device or
method inaccurate, is a crime and may result in the imposition of criminal sanctions
and/or civil penalties.
Part 8 -Additional Reporting Requirements
A. Planned Changes. The permittee shall give notice to the EMWD Source Control Division,
90 days prior to any facility expansion, production increase, or process modifications,
which results in new or substantially increased discharges or a change in the nature of the
discharge.
B. Anticipated Noncompliance. The permittee shall give advance notice to the EMWD
Source Control Division of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity, which
may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
C. Duty to Provide Information. The permittee shall fumish to the EMWD Source Control
Division, within 30 days, any information which Source Control may request to determine
whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit, or to
determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also, upon request, furnish to
the Source Control within 30 days copies of any records required to be kept by this permit.
D. Signatory Requirements. All Waste Discharge Applications and User reports must be
signed by an authorized representative of the User (see 1 through 3 below) and contain
the following certification statement:
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel property gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine
and imprisonment for knowing violations."
1. If the User is a corporation, a responsible corporate officer,that is:
a. A president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar
policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or
b. The manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operations facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding $25 million (in second-quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign
documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with
corporate procedures.
c. If the User Is a partnership or sole proprietorship, a general partner or proprietor,
respectively.
2. If the User is a Federal, State, or local government entity, or their agents, the principal
executive officer or director having responsibility for the overall operation of the
discharging facility.
a. By a duly authorized representative of the individual designated in paragraph
(a), (b), or(c)of this definition if:
i) The authorization is made in writing by the individual described in
paragraph (a), (b), or(c);
ii) The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having
responsibility for the overall operation of the facility from which the
discharge originates, such as the position of plant manager, operator
of a well, or well field superintendent, or a position of equivalent
responsibility, or having overall responsibility for environmental
matters for the company;and
III) The written authorization is submitted to the EMWD Source Control
Division.
3. If an authorization under paragraph (2a)of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the
facility or overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (2a) of this section must be
submitted to the EMWD Source Control Division.
Part 9 - Enforcement
A. Wastewater Discharge Permit Revocation. The EMWD Source Control Division may
revoke this wastewater discharge permit if the permittee is in violation of any
requirement of the permit or Ordinance No. 91, as amended.
B. Termination of Service. The EMWD Source Control Division may suspend service to
any User in order to stop an actual or threatened discharge which presents or may
present an imminent or substantial endangerment to health or welfare of persons or the
environment, or which causes interference to the NWL, Brine Line, OCSD's POTW, or
causes OCSD to violate any condition of its NPDES permit, or if the User has failed to
obtain a valid Wastewater Discharge Permit.
C. Annual Publication Notice. The names of all Significant Industrial Users (SIU) which
are found to be in significant noncompliance with Ordinance No. 91, as amended shall
be published at least annually in the largest daily circulating newspaper within the
jurisdictions of EMWD in which the SIU is located, in accordance with 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(vii).
D. Civil and Criminal Liability. Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the
permittee from civil and/or criminal penalties for noncompliance under Ordinance No. 91,
as amended, or State or Federal laws or regulations.
E. Civil Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions. Ordinance No. 91, as amended,
provides civil penalties for violations of permit conditions as follows:
1. Through Administrative Compliant:
a. In an amount which shall not exceed $2,000.00 for each day for failing or
refusing to furnish technical or monitoring reports [Government Code, Section
54740.5(d)(1)];
b. In an amount which shall not exceed $3,000.00 for each day for failing or
refusing to timely comply with any compliance schedule established by the
General Manager[Government Code, Section 54740.5(d)(2)];
c. In an amount, which shall not exceed $5,000.00 per violation for each day for
discharges in violation of any waste discharge limitation, permit condition, or
requirement issued, reissued or adopted by EMWD [Government Code,
Section 54740.5(d)(3)1;
d. In an amount which shall not exceed $10.00 per gallon for discharges in
violation of any suspension, cease and desist order or other orders, or
prohibition issued, reissued or adopted by the General Manager[Government
Code, Section 54740.5(d)(4)].
2. Through Petition to Superior Court. Any User that violates any provision of
Ordinance No. 91, as amended, any requirement of this Wastewater Discharge
Permit, or an Administrative Order, may be civilly liable to EMWD in a sum not to
exceed $25,000.00 a day for each violation. In addition to these penalties and
damages, the General Manager may recover reasonable attorney's fees, court
costs, and other expenses associated with the enforcement activities, including,
but not limited to, sampling, monitoring, laboratory costs and inspection expenses.
F. Criminal Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions
1. Any User which willfully or knowingly violates any provision of Ordinance No. 91,
as amended, or any orders or permits issued hereunder shall, upon conviction, be
guilty of a misdemeanor for each separate violation per day, punishable by a fine
not to exceed $1,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both, for
each violation.
This penalty is to be consistent with the Federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C.
1251, et sec. and amendments thereto, and shall apply to the exclusion of
any other Ordinance provision more lenient. Each such User shall be
deemed guilty of a separate violation for each day any violation of any
provision of Ordinance No. 91, as amended, or wastewater discharge permit
is committed or continued by such User.
2. Any User who knowingly makes any false statements, representations, or
certifications in any application, record, report, plan or other document filed or
required to be maintained pursuant to Ordinance No. 91, as amended, or the
User's wastewater discharge permit, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required under Ordinance No.
91, as amended, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$1,000.00 per violation per day or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or
both for each violation. This penalty shall be consistent with the Federal Clean
Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251, at sec. and shall apply to the exclusion of any other
Ordinance provisions more lenient.
G. Supplemental Enforcement Actions
1. Performance Bonds. The General Manager may decline to issue or reissue a
Wastewater Discharge Permit to any user who has failed to comply with any
provision of Ordinance No. 91, as amended, a previous Wastewater Discharge
Permit, or Administrative Order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment
standard or requirement, unless such User first files a satisfactory bond payable to
EMWD, in a sum not to exceed a value determined by the General Manager to be
necessary to achieve consistent compliance.
2. Liability Insurance. The General Manager may decline to issue or reissue a
Wastewater Discharge Permit to any user who has failed to comply with any
provision of Ordinance No. 91, as amended, a previous Wastewater Discharge
Permit, or Administrative Order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment
standard or requirement, unless such User first submits proof that liability
insurance has been obtained by the User sufficient to restore or repair damage to
the NW L, Brine Line or tributaries thereto or OCSD's POTW.
3. Public Nuisance. A violation of any provision of Ordinance No. 91, as amended,
a wastewater discharge permit, or Administrative Order issued hereunder, or any
pretreatment standard or requirement is hereby declared a public nuisance and
shall be corrected or abated as directed by the General Manager. Any User
creating a public nuisance shall be required to reimburse EMWD for any costs
incurred in removing, abating, or remedying such nuisance.
H. Damage to Facilities or Interruption of Normal Operations
1. Any User who discharges any waste which causes or contributes to any
obstruction, interference, damage, or any other impairment to the NWL, Brine
Line or tributaries thereto or OCSD's POTW and sewerage facilities or to the
operation of those facilities shall be liable for all costs required to clean or repair
the facilities together with expenses incurred by EMWD, SAWPA or OCSD to
resume normal operations. Such discharge shall be grounds for permit
revocation. A service charge of 25% of EMWD's costs shall be added to the
costs and charges to reimburse EMWD for miscellaneous overhead, including
administrative personnel and record keeping. The total amount shall be payable
within 45 days of invoicing by EMWD.
2. Any User who discharges a waste which causes or contributes to EMWD violating
its discharge requirements established by any Regulatory Agency and/or OCSD
and causing EMWD to incur additional expenses or suffer losses or damage to
its facilities, shall be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by EMWD,
including regulatory fines, penalties, and assessments made by other agencies
or a court.
I. Appeals
1. Any User affected by any decision, action, or enforcement action, made by the
General Manager interpreting or implementing the provisions of Ordinance No.
91, as amended, or wastewater discharge permit, may file with the General
Manager a written appeal for reconsideration within 10 business days from the
receipt of the notice. The User shall state in detail the facts supporting the User's
request for reconsideration. The General Manager shall render a decision on the
request for reconsideration to the User in writing within 10 business days from
receipt of the appeal. Submission of such a request in no way relieves the User
of liability for any violations occurring before or after receipt of the decision,
order, or enforcement action, nor does it stay the requirements of achieving or
maintaining compliance.
2. If the ruling on the request for reconsideration made by the General Manager is
unsatisfactory, the User requesting reconsideration may,within 10 business days
after notification of the General Manager's action, file a written appeal with the
EMWD Board of Directors. A fee of$100.00 shall accompany any appeal to the
EMWD Board of Directors. The written appeal shall be heard by the EMWD
Board of Directors within 30 business days from the date of filing. The EMWD
Board of Directors shall make a final ruling on the appeal within 45 business days
from the date of filing.
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Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: Frontier Aluminum Corporation
Industrial User Address: 2480 Railroad Street, Corona, California 92880-5418
Industrial User Permit Number: DS-064
Industrial User Representative/s: Mr. Ron Paez,Suron Solutions, Inc.Consultantto Frontier Aluminum
Corporation
Indirect/Direct User: Indirect User
Agency Area: Western Municipal Water District
Agency Representative/s: Mr. Benjamin Burgett,G &G Environmental Compliance Inc.
(Consultants to Western Municipal Water District)
Inspection Date: August 28,2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI Inspectors: Mr.John R.Parnell, Ph.D.,Pretreatment Solutions, Inc.
Mr.Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: October 9,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering&Contracting (EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. Industrial users were selectively inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or
industry type in order to evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste streams
that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a direct
connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at LWH discharge stations varies. The
quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or two truck loads per week to
100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect dischargers is disposed of at discharge
stations using a permitted commercial LWH permitted by SAWPA.
On August 28, 2012, EEC completed a performance evaluation of the regulatory controls at the Frontier
Aluminum Corporation located at 2480 Railroad Street in the City of Corona. The facility is permitted
and inspected by G&G Environmental Compliance Inc.,consultants to Western Municipal Water District
(WMWD). The inspection was conducted to evaluate whether Frontier Aluminum Corporation has
developed and implemented sufficient measures to ensure that its discharges into the IEBL comply with
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the terms and conditions of all applicable agreements and regulations, including OCSD ordinances and
40 CFR 403.
1.1 General and Process Description
Frontier Aluminum Corporation prepares and paints various extruded aluminum parts for window and
door frames, medical devices, and motor home parts.After they are painted,some of the parts are used
to build finished articles. The facility also performs specialty jobs such as secondary machining of wheel
chair parts, etc. When the current permit was issued, the facility was extruding aluminum, but this
process was recently shut down and only painting continues at the facility. Up to 45 employees still work
at the facility but production is down to one shift on one day per week at present.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
Process wastewater is produced from the preparation of extruded aluminum parts prior to painting in a
painting booth.Aluminum extrusions are hung on racks on a moveable overhead belt system, cleaned in
a caustic bath,and rinsed prior to treatment(Appendix A,Site Photographs, Photo 1).The extrusions are
then treated with a chrome phosphate and hydrofluoric acid solution to improve adhesion of the paint
to the aluminum. Finally, the parts are rinsed twice to remove particulates. The parts then move
through a painting booth and through an oven before emerging dry and ready for construction.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
Wastewaters from the alkaline and acid solutions described above are transferred to storage tanks prior
to processing. The wastewater is transferred to a 3,000-gallon treatment tank and mixed with sodium
metabisulfite to reduce the hexavalent chrome to trivalent chrome (Appendix A, Photo 2). Then,
magnesium oxide and lime are added to reduce fluoride levels. Phosphoric acid is added to reduce the
pH further,and the trivalent chrome precipitates out of the liquid and collects at the bottom of the tank.
The precipitate is removed from the bottom of the tank and a filter press is used to produce a chrome
hazardous waste sludge,which is hauled off by a licensed waste hauler(Appendix A,Photo 3).
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
The wastewater liquid is decanted from the top of the tank and transferred to the 4,500-gallon storage
tank to await transfer by a HazMat Trans, Inc. hauler company truck to the WMWD brine line truck
disposal site (Appendix A, Photo 4). Currently, wastewater is collected approximately once every other
week.
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
This facility is no longer correctly categorized as a categorical industrial user(CIU) subject to 40 CFR Part
467 (Aluminum Forming Point Source Category), Subpart C, (Extrusion Subcategory) Paragraph 467.36
(Pretreatment Standards for New Sources) as it no longer performs any form of extrusion at the site.The
permit expires in October 2012 and a new inspection of the facility should determine that the etching
process performed on the aluminum parts prior to painting suggests that the facility should be
reclassified as a Metal Finishing Point Source Category subject to the regulations in 40 CFR 433.
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2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
Currently, the facility is a CIL subject to a federal categorical standard and therefore is a significant
industrial user. Like any industrial user, the facility must comply with pretreatment requirements in 40
CFR 403, including, but not limited to, federal prohibitions in 40 CFR 403.5 and reporting requirements
in 40 CFR 403.12.
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
The permit must be completely rewritten to represent the change in classification of this facility. The
new permit should contain both OCSD-required local limits and categorical standards found at 40 CFR
433. The sample point is a spigot located on the 4,500-gallon wastewater storage tank (Appendix A,
Photo 5).The tank is mixed for 5 to 30 minutes prior to sampling and all samples are collected as grabs.
Currently, WMWD performs compliance sampling quarterly and monthly (for surcharge purposes), and
G & G Environmental Compliance Inc. inspects the facility quarterly. The permittee will still need to
collects samples quarterly to meet pretreatment standards and local limits and monthly for billing
purposes. WMWD also samples and inspects on a quarterly basis. In 2010, the facility recorded
violations of the chromium limits and received a notice of violation from WMWD.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 The facility was inspected and found to be in clean operating condition. No immediate problems
were identified.
3.2 The wastewater treatment system was found to be in good operating condition. No immediate
problems were identified.
3.3 Frontier Aluminum Corporation is now incorrectly identified as a CIU subject to 40 CFR 467, as
all extrusion has ceased at the site indefinitely. The facility should be reclassified as a Metal
Finisher subject to 40 CFR 433.WMWD representative became aware of the change at the time
of the inspection conducted by EEC.
3.4 Frontier Aluminum Corporation holds a permit for indirect discharge.The permit was prepared
by G & G Environmental Compliance, Inc. for WMWD and has been approved for structure and
content by both the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority and OCSD (Permit No. DS-064,
Effective Date:October 29,2010, Expiration date:October 28, 2012).
3.5 Extrusion at the facility ceased approximately one year ago and since, WMWD inspected the
facility at least three times. Frontier should have informed WMWD, as required in its permit
(Part 1 — Discharge Requirements, Section CA), of the process change in the planning stage.
Furthermore, WMWD's inspections should have revealed that extrusion has stopped at the
facility.
3.6 The permit should be reissued after an inspection to determine if the facility intends to continue
production or not.
3.7 No best management practices were noted.
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Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Site Photographs
B. Indirect User Discharge Permit No. DS-064
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APPENDIX A
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Industrial User Inspection Report:Frontier Aluminum Corporation October 9,2012
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Aluminum Parts Prior to Washing
Photographed by John Parnell
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Wastewater Treatment system
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Filter Press Producing Chrome Hazardous Waste
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Hauler Connection Point Sample Spigot(Small Pipe Hanging on Tank)
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APPENDIX B
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. DS-064
WESTERN MUNICIPAL
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WATER DISTRICT
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GENERAL MANAGER WESTERN
IOHNROSSI WADNT RIPPAL
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INDIRECT USER
DISCHARGE PERMIT
Date: October 18,2010
Name: Frontier Aluminum,Corp.
Address: 2480 Railroad Street
Corona,CA 92880
Attention: Mr.Mike Rapport
REFERENCE: ISSUANCE OF INDIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT TO FRONTIER
ALUMINUM,CORP.BY WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO. DS-064 NAICS NO. 331316
Dear Mr.Rapport:
The enclosedpenti t issues pollutant limitations for the industrial wastewater to be trucked from the
facility located at 2480 Railroad Street,Corona,CA 92880,to the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor
(SARI)for disposal.All discharges from this facility,and actions and reports relating thereto,shall
be in accordance with terms and conditions ofthispermit and SAWPA Ordinance No.5 including
any successors thereto.
If you wish to appeal or challenge any discharge limitations, pretreatment requirements, or
conditions imposed in this permit, a petition shall be filed for modification or reissuance of this
.permit in accordance with the requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No.5-Article 621.0,within 10
working days of the date of issuance.
'It is hereby certified that this raft was prepared based on Information provided by s combination of oue or
more of the following sources:the user's permit application,facts obtained during field iuspecdom of the user's
wastewater generating activities,and additional information obtained from the user."
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Jbseph J.Bempsky,P.E.
Director of Engineering
Western Municipal Water District
Issued on October 18,2010 by
Western Municipal Water District
450 E.Alessandro Blvd.
Riverside,CA 92508-2449
WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-064
INDIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. DS-064
Company Name and Address: Frontier Aluminum,Corp.
2480 Railroad Street
Corona,CA 92880
Contact Person: Ronald Paez(909)798-5128
Mailing Address: Same
In accordance with the provisions of SAWPA Ordinance No.5,the above listed facility(pemuttee)
is hereby authorized to haul industrial wastewater from the above address,to the SARI System,in
accordance with the discharge limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in
this permit Compliance with this permit does not relieve the pennittee of its obligation to comply
with SAWPA's and the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) wastewater regulations, all
pretreatment regulations,standards or requirements under local, State and Federal laws,including
any such laws,regulations,standards,or requirements that may become effective during the term of
this permit. OCSD is the owner operator of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTW)and is
recognized as the Control Authority by Federal Regulation 40CFR 403.12(a).
Noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of the
requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No.5,and shall subject the perminceto applicable enforcement
actions.
This permit shall become effective on: October 29,2010
and shall expire at midnight on: October 28,2012
The permittee shall not discharge any industrial wastewater after the date of expiration. . If the
perouttee wishes to continue hauling wastewater to the SARI System after the expiration date, an
application must be filed for reissuance of this permit in accordance with the requirements of
SAWPA Ordinance No. 5.
BY:
� I JoSeph_J.Bernofty,P.E.
Director of Engineering
Issued on October 18,2010
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Permit No. DS-064
- PART 1 -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS
A. During the period of October 29,2010 to midnight of October 28,2012 the permittee is
authorized to haul the industrial wastewater specified in Part 1-C to the SARI System
through the sample location(s)listed below.
Location Description
001 The sample location is located at the 4,500 gallon above ground
storage tank,as shown in the diagram on page 7.
B. During the period of October 29, 2010 to midnight of October 28, 2012 the industrial
wastewater pumped from the 4,500 gallon above ground storage tank, shall not exceed the
discharge limitations specified in the Discharge Limitation Table(page 5).
C. Frontier Aluminum, Corp. is an aluminum extrusion manufacturer. The
operations include aluminum extrusion,painting and fabrication. The extruded
aluminum prep prior to the paint line process will be treated and hauled to the
SARI line.This is regulated under the requirements specified in:ALUMINUM
FORMING - Subpart C, Extrusion Subcategory, 40 CFR,Part 467.36,PSNS
Frontier Aluminum operates a paint line for coating aluminum extrusions.
Aluminum extrusions are cleaned in a caustic bath and rinsed prior to
treatment. The extrusions are then treated with a chrome phosphate pre-
treatment to improve paint adhesion to the aluminum and then rinsed twice to
remove particulates.The rinse water is then treated with Sodium Metabisulfite
to reduce chrome. The rinse water is then treated with Magnesium Oxide to
reduce fluoride levels. The water is then pH adjusted and the Cr(+3)which is
derived during treatment and then allowed to precipitate from solution and to
settle in the tank. The clean water is decanted from the top of the tank. The
sludge is processed through the filter press. The filter cake is disposed of as a
hazardous waste. Both the decanted water and filter press filtrate wastewater
are sent to the facilities SARI storage tank and hauled offsite to the SARI
System for disposal.
1. Frontier Aluminum is not permitted to haul any wastewater to the SARI System
unless the following conditions have been met:
a. A representative sample of the wastewater has been collected from the
designated sample location;
b. The wastewater has been analyzed for all required pollutants;
C. The complete sample analysis and all required forms has been submitted
to WMWD for review;
d. The review determines all discharge requirements are in compliance;
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e. WMWD has given permission to have the wastewater hauled to the
SARI System for disposal.
E Following the initial compliance of discharge limitations WMWD may
elect to grant Frontier Aluminum privilege to haul wastewater to the
SARI System without the prior submittal of monitoring data for each
load hauled.
2. Frontier Aluminum is not permitted to discharge any other wastewater
including the contents of any other process or cleaning tanks,not identified in
this permit,to the designated storage tank at any time.
3. The industrial wastewater(s)discharged from the permitted processes are required to
meet the discharge requirements specified in the Discharge Limitation Table(page 5)
before permission to haul the waste to the SARI System will be granted by WMWD.
4. Frontier Aluminum is required to notify WMWD of any planned process changes or
other modifications which will alter the amount of or pollutant strength of any
wastewater which is hauled to the SARI System, 30.days prior to the actual
implementation of the changes.
5. A diagram,which details the designated sample location and all manufacturing and
wastewater generating processes which discharge to the storage tank,is included on
page 7.
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Permit No. DS-064
DISCHARGE LIMITATION TABLE
LO( AI AVERAGE CA'I FG0121CAL LIM IIS, LOCAL LOCAL
(ANUT JR I FIt 46736,(I1,11hiniun lbs) IARIIL UNITY -
POLLII I'AAF Utily _ Daily.. Mbmbly
Mot non' h4sit nni Moniidy Ibs M.Ixinmm Average.
IL.v fur A crage Stan
pap,T) ally I day not E.cgap ( .be.may) (Ilia ruay).`.
Flow (4,500;a11ons per lcad) - - - - -
pH1 6.0- 12.0
Biological Oxygen Demand-BOD - - - 15,000 —
Total Suspended Solids-'r5S - - - - -
An,cnic 20 - - - -
Cud miunl(Cotal) 1.0 - - -
(hrunium('lotal)2 2.0 0.081 Ilina.16mg/L 0033lbs.88mg/L - -
Copper(Total) 3.0
Lend(Tolal) 2.0 - - - -
Mercury 0.03 - - -
Nickcl (Total) 10.0 - - - -
Silvcr(folnl) _ 5.0 - - - -
Zinc(Tolap 10.0 0.221 Ibs/5.89nig/1. 0.092Ibs/2.45mg/I. - -
Cyanide(Total)2,3 5.0 0,04416s11.17mg/T but 7Ibsdpiaig/I. - -
Cyanide(Amenable)3 LO - - - -
Polychlorina/ed Biphcnyls 0.01 - -
Pcsticidcs 0.01
Total Toxic Organics 2 0.58 .15 Ibs/4.Ome/L - - -
Sulfide(Total) 5.0 - - - -
SulQde(Dissolved) 0.5 - - -
Oil/GreaSe(Mtineral/Petroleum)2 100.0 2.1611,057.60mg/1. 2.1611,057.60,aM, - -
I pR is measured In stanJaW unity and equals roe negative wy orine nyarngen ion concentration.
2 Th Iuror wastewater discharged from Frontier Aluminum shall not exceed either the Dully plusfmum Concenlrotfon Lbaw6 in mrJLorine eDerife
pro s prediction sbmderds wr these and ue-aw. The steno pion-Int.based hmaa will be develo Wd far each 4,500 gall..balding tank.f process
wastewaucr.Actual production data must be recerded by rrontierAluminum For one associated process astewaterwhich is discharged to Weholdingtnok
This data will be used to develop the limit specific production based dr-ha rge linii...—for each lead houled w the SARI System. The listed proJuctian
hesitations are are art.,soon.based on at data and are included for rerereme only.The C.w,.r cal limits faced tyre the limits that must be one,
3 Periodic n sly N for Cyane.s may be senator!is not recerfin9 ireJ sample
if the first wastewater of each edendafy rbas beeaana(yaed and found 1.conmin
lees tlnn0'I ma/L olcy oNe and Frontier Aluminum esin writinglo SAWPA 1M1at eyamJe ig not anJsvillnot be used iniM1ealuminum lnrmmg pmttn.
40 CFR 467.0TMeniteHng anJ Reporting Requirements.
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Permit No. DS-064
PART 2 -MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A. From the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until midnight on October 28,2012,thepermideesball
monitor the wastewater to be hauled from the designated sample location t, for the following pollutants, at the
indicated frequency.All required monitoring reports shall be submitted to W MWD for review and approval within
30 days he,the sam le hits been collected.
PO I.L II'1'A]"1 IlW(slT$N( I' SAMPLhI'I YPE
Flow
PH Fi,,t Load I touted ofeach Quarter Grab
Arsenic
HOD Monthly Grab
Cadmium _ -
Chromium(Total) First Load Hauled of each Quarter Grab
Copper
Lead
Mercury
Nickel
Silver
Zinc First Load hauled of each Quarter Grab
Cyanide('total)' . first Load Hauled of each Quarter Grab
Cyanide(Amenable)2
PolychlorinotedBiphenyls -
Pesticides
TSS Monthly Grab
'Total"toxic Organics' First load oftheyear Crab
TTOCetificahonR uirod
Sulfide(Total)
Sulfide(Dissolved) _
Oil and Grease(Mineral/Petroleum) First Load Hauled of each Quarter Grab
Total Hardness First Lead Hauled of each Quarter Grah
Volatile Suspended Solids(VSS) first Load Hauled of each Quarter Grab
Silica First Load Hauled ifeach Quarter Grab
Dissolved Organic Carbon(DOC) First Load Hauled of each Quarter Grab
1. See Part 2-C,Sample Location Diagram(Page 7).
2. Periodic sundava far CYsridea mar be reauieed is not tequimd if the ant wastewater sample ofoach nleakerear has been analysed and rmmd hi renmin
Im thm.%.,/Leteyanideand Fearo r Aluminum eerlifos in won.,to WMWD that .aide hoononladnM be need in ffs—uminumrnnnlne,ron—
a CFR adr.oa Monitoring and Reporeng Requlremente.
1 ItDCa may be repoiral to be ro-imeed periodically ror tomplinnte ve ffintaoa puTmw.
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Permit No. DS-064
PART 2 -MONITORING REQUIREMENTS(Cont.)
B. All handling and preservation of collected samples and laboratory analyses of samples shall
be performed in accordance with 40 CFR,Part 136,and amendments thereto unless specified
otherwise in the monitoring conditions of this permit. If the Indirect Discharger chooses to
perform self-monitoring, areport detailing sample collection and preservation procedures
- must be submitted to WMWD for review and approval. Samples collected by the Indirect
Discharger prior to WMWD approval of the SOP will be considered invalid.
C. Monitoring of industrial wastewater shall be conducted at the Sample Location specified in
the diagram,below.
FRONTIER ALUMINUM, CORP.
2480 Railroad Street
Corona,CA 92880
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-064
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. MONITORING REPORTS
All required monitoring results shall be summarized and reported on a SELF-
MONITORING REPORT FORM provided by WMWD. This report form shall indicate
the compliance status and concentration and/or mass value ofall pollutants in the wastewater
for which sampling and analyses were performed. The required Monitoring Report Form
shall include the following:
a. Certified Laboratory Report
b. Signed Certified Statement Form
All applications, reports, or information submitted to WMWD must include a Signed
Certified Statement.
All required Quarterly monitoring reports shall be submitted to WMWD within 30 days of
sample collection from the first load of each quarter),to verify the wastewater hauled to
the SARI System is in compliance with permit discharge limitations. Failure to submit the
required Reporting Forms shall result in the permittee being in violation of their Indirect
User Discharge Permit. Any incomplete monitoring results shall be returned to the permittee
for completion. If the monitoring results are not submitted within 30 days of the due date,
the permittee shall be considered in Significant Noncompliance (SNC) and a Notice of
Violation(NOV)will be issued. If no wastewater was hauled to the SARI System during
the specific quarter,a letter stating this fact shall be submitted to WMWD in lieu of the
required monitoring report.
B. ADDITIONAL MONITORING
If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the
petmittee shall use test procedures prescribed in 40 CFR,Part 136,or amendments thereto,
or otherwise approved by EPA or as specified in this permit. The results of such monitoring
shall be reported as required in Part 3A above. All additional monitoring reports for samples
collected during each quarter are required to be submitted to WMWD no later than the last
day of the specific quarter(March,.June, September,December).
C. AUTOMATIC RESAMPLING
If the results of the pemtittee's wastewater analyses indicate a violation has occurred, the
permittee must:
1. Notify WMWD of the violation within 24 hours of receiving such results from the
laboratory.
2. Repeat the sampling and analysis of the pollutants(s) found to be in violation, and
submit in writing, within 30 days of the first violation, the results of this second
analysis along with the reason(s)for the pollutant violation(s),and corrective actions
that will be completed to avoid non-compliance with permit conditions once the
wastewater contained in the storage tank is actually discharged to the SARI System.
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PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont.)
D. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE REPORT
The permittee shall notify WMWD immediately upon occurrence of an accidental discharge
of substances prohibited by SAWPA Ordinance No.5 (Article 523.0),or any slug loads or
spills that may commingle with the wastewater,which is hauled offsite for disposal at the
SARI System. In the event of a spill, Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD)shall be
notified immediately by telephone at one ofthe following:OCSD Control Center(714)593
-7025,OCSD Source Control Manager(714)593-7410 and Western Municipal Water
District (WMWD) shall be notified at (951) 789-5000 or the 24 Hour Emergency
Number(951)789-5109. During normal business hours,SAWPA shall be notified by
telephone at(951)354-4220. A written report detailing the date and time of the discharge,
location of discharge, the type of waste, including concentration and volume, and any
corrective actions taken must be received by WMWD within five(5)working days of the
spill. The notification of the accidental release, in accordance with this section, does not
relieve the permittee from the reporting requirements of local, State, or Federal laws. The
report shall specify the following:
1. Description and cause of the upset, slug or accidental discharge, the cause thereof,
and the impact on the permittee's compliance status. The description shall also
include the location of the discharge,type,concentration and volume of waste.
2. Duration of noncompliance including exact dates and times of noncompliance,and if
noncompliance continues,the time by which compliance is reasonably expected to
occur.
-" 3. All steps taken or to be taken to reduce,eliminate,and.prevent recurrence of such an
upset, slug, accidental discharge, or other conditions of noncompliance.
E. FACILITY WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN(FWMP)
All permitted industrial users as may be determined and notified by the General
Manager may be required to develop and maintain a FWMP.The FWMP may consist
of the following documents.
1. Toxic Organic Management Plan (TOMP) A TOMP is required of all categorical
industrial users which are permitted to submit A TOMP in lieu of required pollutant
monitoring. SAWPA/WMWD reserves the right to require Total Toxic Organic
monitoring of all users regardless of the user being allowed to submit a TOMP.
2. Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan (SDPCP) Within a given time period the
SDPCP is required of all industrial users which are classified as Significant Industrial
Users ,have Batch Discharge provisions, stored chemicals or materials, or the
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potential for a Slug Discharge which, if discharged to the SARI System or tributaries
thereto,would violate any of the prohibited discharge requirements of SAWPA's Ordinance.
A SDPCP showing facilities and operation procedures to provide this protection shall be
submitted to the General Manager for review and approval before implementation.Each user
shall implement its SDPCP as submitted or modified after such plan has been reviewed and
approved by the General Manager. Review and approval of such plan and operations
procedures by the General manager shall not relieve the user from responsibility to
modify its facility as necessary to meet the requirements of this ordinance. Any user
required to develop and implement an SDPCP shall submit a plan which addresses, at a
minimum the following.
a. Description of discharge practices,including non-routine batch discharges;
b. Description of stored chemical;
c. Procedures for immediately notifying WMWD of any accidental or
slug discharge. Such notification must also be given for any discharge
which would violate any of the standards set forth in SAWPA Ordinance
No. 5 and any local, state or federal regulations; and
d. Procedures to prevent adverse impact from any accidental or slug
discharge. Such procedures include,but are not limited to inspection and
maintenance of storage areas,handling and transfer of materials,loading
and unloading operations,control of plant site runoff,worker training,
building of containment structures or equipment,measures for containing
toxic organic chemicals(including solvents),and/or measures and
equipment for emergency response.
The Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be updated whenever changes occur in
any of the addressed areas; chemicals are added or replaced; processes or plumbing are
rerouted or changed; pretreatment facilities are modified or replaced; operations and/or
maintenance procedures are modified;or personnel listed in the plan are replaced, chairged,
or removed.
During routine inspection,the Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be reviewed
by the responsible party and either;
1. Updated and resubmitted, or
2. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the Slug Discharge
Control Plan has occurred.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-064
PART 3 -REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
3. Pretreatment System Operations and Maintenance Manual Such a manual shall be
submitted by all industrial users operating and maintaining pretreatment equipment for
the removal of pollutants from wastewater.
4. Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Management Plan Such a plan is required of
all industrial users that use orposses hazardous materials or generate hazardous waste.A city
or county Fire Department required Business Emergency Plan may be submitted for this
management plan.
5. Waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan tWM/PPPI
a. -. A waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan WM/PPP is required of any
industrial user:
1. For whom the General Manager has determined such WM/PPP is necessary to
achieve a water quality objective;
2. Determined by the State or Regional Board to be a chronic violator, and the State
or Regional Board or WMWD General manager determines that a WM/PPP is
necessary;or
3. That significant contributions or has the potential to significantly contribute to the
creation of a toxic hot spot as defined in Water Code Section 13391.5.
b. A WM/PPP required of an industrial user shall include all of the following:
1. An analysis of one or more of the pollutants, as directed by the State Board,
regional Board or WMWD,that the user discharges to the SARI System or
tributaries thereto,description of the sources of the pollutants, and a
comprehensive review of the processes used by the user that resulted in the
generation and discharge of the pollutants.
2. An analysis of the potential for pollution prevention to reduce the generation of the
pollutants,including the application of innovative and alternative technologies and
any adverse environmental impacts resulting from the use of those methods.
3. A detailed description of the tasks and time schedules required to investigate and
implement various elements of pollution prevention techniques.
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Permit No. DS-064
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENT'S (Cont)
4. A statement of the user's pollution prevention goals and strategies,including
priorities for short-term and long-term action.
5. A description of the user's existing pollution prevention methods.
6. A statement that the user's existing and planned pollution prevention strategies do
not constitute cross media pollution transfers unless clear environmental benefits of
such an approach are identified to the satisfaction of WMWD and information that
supports that statement.
7. Proof of compliance with the Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and Management
Review Act of 1989 (article 11.9 (commencing with Section 25244.12)of Chapter
6.5 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code) if the user is also subject to that
act.
8. An analysis,to the extent feasible,of the relative costs and benefits of the
possible pollution prevention activities.
9. A specification of,and rationale for,the technically feasible and economically
practicable pollution prevention measures selected by the user for
implementation.
Any user who fails to complete a WM/PPP required by WMWD the State or Regional Board,
submits a plan that does not comply with this Section,or fails to implement a plan required
by WMWD or the State or Regional Board,shall be liable to WMWD for any civil penalty
assessed administratively by WMWD or by a court in accordance with this Ordinance,
including any attorneys fees incurred by WMWD.
The FWMP shall be updated whenever changes occur in any of the addressed areas;
chemicals are added or replaced; processes or plumbing are rerouted or changed;
pretreatment facilities are modified or replaced; operations and/or maintenance
procedures are modified; or personnel listed in the plan are replaced, changed, or
removed.
During routine inspection,the FWMP shall be reviewed by the responsible party and either;
1. Updated and resubmitted,or
2. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the FWMP has
occurred.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-064
PART 3 -REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
F. SIGNATORY REQUIREMENTS
All reports or information submitted pursuant to the requirements of this permit must be
signed and certified by the Authorized Representative as defined in SAWPA's Ordinance
No.5 and any subsequent revisions thereof.
If the designation of an Authorized Representative is no longer accurate because a different
individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility,or overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company,a new authorization satisfying the
requirements of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any
reports to be signed by an authorized representative.
E. All reports required by this permit shall be submitted to Western Municipal Water District at
the following address:
Western Municipal Water District
Attention: Pretreatment Services
450 E.Alessandro Blvd.
Riverside,CA 92505-2449
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-%4
PART 4- STANDARD CONDITIONS
A. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
Pemdttee is required to comply with the general prohibitions and limits on discharges set
forth in Article 2 of SAWPA's Ordinance:
1. Prohibited Discharges
2. Prohibition on Dilution
3. Limitations on Surface Runoff and Groundwater
4. Limitations on Unpolluted Water
5. Prohibition on Domestic Wastewater and Septage Waste
6. Limitations on Radioactive Waste
7. Prohibition on the Use of Grinders
8. Limitations on Point of Discharge
9. Limitations on Wastewater Strength and Characteristics
10. Prohibition on Infectious Waste
11. Limitations on Disposal of Spent Solutions and Sludges
B. CIVIL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance•, or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limitation;or any suspension or revocation order shall be liable for a
civil penalty pursuant to Article 6 of SAWPA's Ordinance, for each day on which such
violation occurs.
C. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limit,is guilty of a misdemeanor,:which upon conviction is punishable
by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars($1,000),or imprisonment for not more than six
(6)months in jail or both.Each day in violation constitutes a new and separate violation and
shall be subject to the penalties contained herein.
D. ENFORCEMENT
Specific enforcement provisions have been adopted by SAWPA to govern discharges to the
SARI system by all discharge Permittees. These are outlined in Article 6 of SAWPA's
Ordinance.
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Permit No. DS-064
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS (Cont.)
E. DUTY TO COMPLY
The permittee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in SAWPA's
Ordinance and any attachments to this permit.
F. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provisions of those permit limits and/or
requirements,or the application thereof,to the Pemdttee is held invalid,the remainder ofthe
permit limits and/or requirements shall remain in full force and effect.
G. PERMIT TRANSFER PROHIBITIONS
Permits issued under SAWPA's Ordinance are for a specific user,for a specific operation at a
specific location,and create no vested rights.Discharge permits,their concentration limits or
their mass emission rates shall not be transferred for an operation at a different location.
H. PERMITS-CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
Except as expressly authorized in writing by WMWD,the permit shall be void upon the sale
or transfer of ownership for which this permit is issued.The Pemrittee shall notify WMWD
in writing 60 days prior to the transfer of ownership and shall give a copy of the existing
permit to the new owner or operator.
I. FEES
Users shall pay WMWD all charges and associated fees as outlined in Western Municipal
Water District's associated resolutions.
J. PERMIT TYPE
Class II Wastewater Discharge Permit(Indirect: Categorical-Aluminum Forming).
K. PERMIT DURATION
Wastewater discharge permits, as described in Article 4 of SAWPA's Ordinance, shall be
issued for a specified period not to exceed three years. Ninety days prior to expiration of the
permit, the Permittee shall apply for renewal of the permit in accordance with Article 4 of .
SAWPA's Ordnance. At that time, WMWD will review the file, determine any new or
modified conditions, and then a permit may be re-issued.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-064
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS(Cont.)
L. INSPECTION AND SAMPLING CONDITIONS
WMWD,SAWPA,OCSD,and/or otherrepresentatives authorized by WMWDmayinspect
the wastewater generating and disposal facilities and sample the discharge of any Permittee
to ascertain whether the intent of the Ordinance is being met and the Permittee is complying
with all requirements.
WMWD, SAWPA,OCSD, and/or other representatives authorized by WMWD shall have
the right to set up on the Permittee's property such devices as are necessary to conduct
sampling or metering operations. Where a Permittee has security measures in force, the
Permittee shall make necessary arrangements to insure that personnel from WMWD,
SAWPA,OCSD,and/or other representatives will be permitted to enter without delay for the
purpose of performing their specific responsibilities.
Persons or occupants of premises where wastewater is created or discharged shall allow
WMWD,SAWPA,OCSD,and/or other representatives authorized by WMWD reasonable
access during the normal working day to all parts of the wastewater generating and disposal
facilities for the purposes of inspection and sampling.
M. OTHER CONDITIONS
1. Permittee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in SAWPA's
Ordinance and any attachments to this permit.
2. Permittee shall maintain records relating to wastewater discharge and waste
manifests for a minimum of three years.
3. The terms and conditions of an issued permit may be subject to modification by
WMWD during the life of the permit. The Permittee shall be informed of any change
in the permit limitations,conditions or requirements at least forty-five(45)days prior
to the effective date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the permit shall
include a reasonable time schedule for compliance.
4. The Permittee is hereby made aware that the strength of the wastewater discharged to
the SARI may result in a surcharge fee in addition to the volumetric fee. Please
check with the member agency for details regarding BOD and TSS surcharge fees.
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Permit No. DS-064
PART 5 -SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Frontier Aluminum Company is authorized to haul and discharge wastewater
generated from the following processes located at 2480 Railroad Street,Corona,CA
92880-5418:
1. Filtrate wastewater from the filter press.
B. Permittee shall reimburse SAWPA, OCSD and WMWD for all costs incurred as a
result of any enforcement action.
C. EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST AND CONTINGENCY PLAN TO CEASE
THE DISCHARGE TO THE SARI LINE
1. The Permittee shall provide WMWD,on aBi-Annual basis(January and
July), a list containing the names and phone numbers of contacts who
can be reached 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency with the
SARI Line discharge.
2. The Permittee shall develop and annually(January)submit to WMWD a
Contingency Plan to either cease discharge to the SARI Line,or reroute
the discharge to the local POTW or other approved alternative.
PART 6- COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES
A. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE PROGRESS REPORTS
When required, compliance schedule progress reports shall be submitted at a minimum
frequency of every 30 days until compliance with discharge requirements or SAWPA
Ordinance No.5 are obtained. These reports shall contain dates for pretreatment equipment
design completion, building permit submittal date,construction starting date, construction
updates,construction completion date,employee training completion date,date of achieving
final compliance, and/or any other required information. Samples may be required to be
collected to demonstrate compliance. The samples shall be collected in accordance with the
requirements of this permit.
B. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE REPORTING
No later than on the respective compliance schedule dates, the permittee shall submit to
WMWD a report including,at a minimum,whether or not it complied with the increment of
progress to be met on such date and,if not,the date on which it expects to comply with the
increment ofprogress,the reasons for delay,and the steps being taken to return the project to
the schedule established. In no case shall any milestone in the compliance schedule exceed
nine months.
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ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING, INC.
Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: Inland Empire Energy Center
Industrial User Address: 26226 Antelope Road, Romoland,CA 92585
Industrial User Permit Number: 554
Industrial User Representative: Mrs,Alisa Moretto, Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Indirect/Direct User: Direct User
Agency Area: Eastern Municipal Water District
Agency Representative: Mr. Gregg Murray, EMWD Source Control Manager
Inspection Date: September 6, 2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI Inspector: Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering&Contracting (EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. To evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs, industrial users were selectively
inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or industry type.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste streams
that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a direct
connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at LWH discharge stations varies. The
quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or two truckloads per week to
100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect dischargers is disposed of at discharge
stations using a permitted commercial LWH permitted by SAWPA.
On September 6, 2012, Environmental Engineering & Contracting, Inc. (EEC) completed a performance
evaluation of the regulatory controls at the Inland Empire Energy Center (IEEC) located at 26226
Antelope Road, Romoland, California. The facility is permitted by the Eastern Municipal Water District
(EWMD). IEEC is owned and operated by General Electric (GE). The inspection was conducted to
evaluate whether EWMD has developed and implemented sufficient measures to ensure that discharges
into the IEBL comply with the terms and conditions of all applicable agreements and regulations,
including OCSD ordinance and 40 CFR 403.
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1.1 General and Process Description
The IEEC facility was previously owned by the Calpine Corporation before being purchased by GE in April
2008. The facility became fully operational in July 2010 and is GE's first 50Hz H-System power plant
producing 800 MW of electricity.
With both units operational, IEEC is currently generating a 740 MW output. An on-site switchyard
connects IEEC to the existing Southern California Edison Valley substation. The substation is
approximately one mile east of the site, across a 500 kV transmission line. Natural gas is delivered
through the 20-inch Menifee Road pipeline which is connected to the existing Sempra Energy lines. The
source of the water used by IEEC consists of reclaimed water from EMWD at the maximum rate of 5,000
gallons per minute.
The IEEC facility is connected to the IEBL though a 4.7 mile, 18 in pipeline. Wastewater discharge from
the IEEC facility into the IEBL commenced on May 1, 2008.The IEEC facility has the capacity to discharge
a maximum of 1.2 Million gallons per day of wastewater into the Brine Line. EMWD has issued a Direct
User Discharge Permit for the IEEC facility WMWD collection station (Appendix B, Permit No. 554). The
permit was issued on October 1, 2010, and became effective on October 5, 2010. The permit is due to
expire on October 4, 2012. Sanitary wastewater is discharged to a separate sewer line on McLaughlin
Road.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
Currently, the IEEC wastewater consists of 1.2 million gallons of process wastewater from boiler blow-
down, air scrubber air pollution control system, ion exchange water treatment system, RO reject water,
cooling tower blow-down and floor drains. All floor drains lead to the cooling towers. Water from floor
drains is added to the cooling tower make up water and is subsequently treated with the cooling tower
blow-down.
IEEC does not discharge any storm water into the IEBL. The IEEC facility includes two open interception
ditches along the northern and eastern perimeters to capture run-on storm water flows. The
interception ditch along the northern boundary has a capacity of 4.6 cubic feet per second for the
100-year, 1-hour event; drains to the west through a culvert under Antelope Road; and continues in a
southward direction via an existing shallow ditch on the west side of Antelope Road. The interception
ditch along the easterly boundary is a landscaped ditch sized for a capacity of 407 cubic feet per second
for the 100-year, 1-hour event; drains to the south; and discharges along the southern boundary of the
IEEC property.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
Blowdown from the cooling tower is discharged into the IEBL. Other wastewater streams are recycled
for use as cooling tower makeup. Recycled streams include the reject stream from reverse osmosis,
blowdown from the heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), and recovery from plant service water
drains.
IEEC produces nonreclaimable wastewater at an average rate of approximately 0.86 million gallon per
day and up to 1.2 million gallon per day at peak flow.The nonreclaimable wastewater is discharged into
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a 4.7-mile-long pipeline that conveys the wastewater to EMWD's Reach 4 Pipeline, which in turn
conveys the wastewater to the Temescal Valley Regional Interceptor and the IEBL.
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
Wastewater discharge is sampled for categorical limits at Sample Point 001 (Appendix A, Site
Photographs, Photo 1) and for local limits at Sample Point 002 (Appendix A, Photo 2) before both
wastewater streams discharge into the IEBL. IEEC is subject to self-monitoring requirements and two
permanently installed composite samples are used to collect quarterly samples(Appendix A, Photo 3).
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
The facility is a significant industrial user and is subject to federal and State pretreatment standards and
requirements as specified in 40 CFR 403, "Federal Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New
Sources of Pollution," 40 CFR 423, "Steam Electric Power Generation Point Source Category," Subpart
423.17.
2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
The facility is not subject to any other federal pretreatment requirements.
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
In addition to the federal and State requirements, the facility is subject to the requirements of EMWD
Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance, SAWPA's Ordinance, and the industrial wastewater discharge
permit issued by EMWD.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 Overall,the IEEC facility was observed to be clean and in good working order.
3.2 The prohibited waste discharges are listed under Part 5.1. of the permit. However, the permit
does not list the wastewater streams authorized to discharge from the IEEC facility. Although
not a regulatory requirement, EEC recommends that a list of the waste streams with categorical
limits be made into an integral part of the permit.
3.3 The facility is equipped with permanent gauges to provide real-time flow rates and pH
measurements (Appendix A, Photo 4). Flow rates and pH measurements are also monitored in
real-time by EMWD. This very advanced monitoring system was not encountered at any other
facility inspected during the audit and is considered a Best Management Practice.
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Site Photographs(only photographs of sampling/monitoring points were allowed)
B. Direct User Discharge Permit No.554
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APPENDIX A
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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Categorical limits sampling point(Outfall 001) Local limits sampling point(Outfall 002)
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Wastewater samplers Flow and pH monitoring system
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APPENDIX B
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 554
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In accordance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251), the General
Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR 403), SAWPA Ordinance No. 5, and revisions thereto, and
Eastern Municipal Water District Regulations for Nonreclaimable Waste Line Use, Ordinance
No. 91, as amended;
Inland Empire Energy Center
26226 Antelope Road
Romoland, CA 92585
has been determined to be performing processes subject to Pretreatment Standards for New
Sources specified in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, Subchapter N, Part
423 Steam Electric Power Generation Point Source Category, Section 17 (PSNS) and is hereby
authorized to discharge process wastewater from the above-named facility through the
outfall/sample locations identified herein into Eastern Municipal Water District's Nonreclaimable
Waste Line in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in this permit. Compliance with this permit does not relieve the permittee of
its obligation to comply with all pretreatment regulations, standards or requirements under local,
State and Federal laws, including such laws, regulations, standards, or requirements that may
become effective during the term of this permit.
Noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of
Eastern Municipal Water District's Ordinance No. 91, as amended.
This permit shall become effective on October 05, 2010 and shall expire at midnight on October
04, 2013.
The permittee shall not discharge after the date of expiration. If the permittee wishes to
continue to discharge after the expiration date, an application must be riled for reissuence of this
permit in accordance with the requirements of Ordinance No. 91 a minimum of 90 days prior to
the expiration date.
Gregg C. Murray
Source Control Manager
Issued this October 01, 2010
Part 1 - Effluent Limitations
A. During the period this permit is valid, the permittee is authorized to discharge a maximum
of 1.2 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) of process wastewater, at a maximum rate of
834 gallons per minute (gpm), to Eastern Municipal Water District's Nonreclaimable
Waste Line (NWL), through outfall/sample points below:
Sample Point 001 (identified as Tag #CCW9AC6006 Categorical Sample Point) the
flow-through cell connected to the discharge line before the
300,000 gallon equalization tank.
Sample Point 002 (identified as Tag #WST9AC6405 OCSD Local Limits Sample
Point) the now-through cell connected to the discharge line after
the 300,000 equalization tank.
Note: see attachment A(site diagram), and B (flow diagram)with the
sample point locations identified.
B. The User is required to meet Federal discharge limits under 40 CFR 423.17 for New
Sources and OCSD local limits. The discharge from the outfall/sample locations listed
above shall not exceed the following maximum effluent limitations:
Discharge limitations:
Orange County Local Limits Table 40 CFR 423.17 PSNS
Pollutant Limit Mass Limits Categorical Limits
Daily lbs./Day
Maximum Dail Maximum Maximum for
mg/L y Daily Maximum
(mg/L) anytime
m /L
Arsenic 2.0
BOO' 15,000
Cadmium 1.0
Chromium 2.0 0.22
Copper 3.0 1.03
Cyanide [Amenable] 1.0
Cyanide [Total] 5.0
Lead 2.0
Mercury 0.03
Nickel 10.0
Oil/Grease 100.0
[MineraUPetroleum]
(2)
Orange County Local Limits Table 40 CFR 423.17 PSNS
Pollutant Limit Mass Limits Categorical Limits
Daily lbs./Day
Maximum Dail Maximum Maximum for
mg/L Y Daily Maximum anytime
(mglL) m /L
Pesticides 0.01
pH 6.0-12.0 pH
units
Polychlorinated 0.01 ND
Biphenyls
Silver 5.0
Sulfide [Total] 5.0
Suede [Dissolved] 0.5
TSS'
Total Toxic Organics p 58
Zinc 10.0 1.02
' See SAWPA Resolution No. 466, as amended,for surcharge fees.
2The pollutants discharged in the cooling tower blowdown shall not exceed the
concentration listed.
3The pollutants discharged in chemical metal cleaning wastes shall not exceed the
concentration listed. The wastestream for this pollutant must have its own sample point.
"There shall be no discharge of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds such as those used
for transformer fluid.
s
Total Toxic Organics for OCSD local limits means all constituents detected in the EPA
624 and 625 analytical methods as defined in 40 CFR 136.
C. All discharges shall comply with all other applicable laws, regulations, standards, and
requirements contained in Ordinance No. 91, as amended, and any applicable State and
Federal pretreatment laws, regulations, standards, and requirements including any such
laws, regulations, standards, or requirements that may become effective during the term of
this permit.
Part 2 - Monitoring Requirements
A. Self-monitoring Requirements.The permittee must sample the discharge four times per
year, once each quarter of the year for the following constituents. Any sampling performed
by Eastern Municipal Water District may be used in lieu of the permittee's self monitoring
requirements.
(3)
*Note: All composite samples shall be flow proportional unless otherwise
approved by the Source Control Division manager.
Parameter Sampling Sample Type 5ample Point
Frequency
Flow Continuous flow Flow meter reading will be
monitoring sent by the permittee via
SCADA to EMWD.
pH Continuous pH pH meter reading will be sent
monitoring by the permittee via SCADA
to EMWD.
Arsenic Quarterly Composite
Biological Oxygen Demand Quarterly Composite
Cadmium Quarterly Composite
Chromium (Total) Quarterly Composite
Copper Quarterly Composite
Dissolved Organic Carbon Quarterly Composite
Hardness Quarterly Composite
Lead Quarterly Composite
Mercury Quarterly Composite 002
Nickel Quarterly Composite UU
Oil and Grease Quarterly Grab
Silica Quarterly Composite
Polychlorinated Biphenyls Quarterly Grab
Silver Quarterly Composite
U07—
Total Suspended Solids Quarterly Composite
Total Dissolved Solids Quarterly Composite
Total Toxic Organicso Quarterly Grab
Volatile Suspended Solids2 Quarterly Composite
Zinc Quarterly Composite
'Surcharge fees will be charged for BOD and TSS.
Monitoring constituent only
Mineral or petroleum oil origin
4 Grab Sample — An individual discreet sample collected over a time period not exceeding 15
minutes, without regard to the waste stream's flow.
5 Total Toxic Organics defined by OCSD include all constituents analyzed by EPA Methods 624
and 625.
B. Sample Handling and Preservation Requirements. All handling and preservation of
collected samples and laboratory analyses of samples shall be performed in accordance
with 40 CFR Part 136 and amendments thereto unless specked otherwise in the
(4)
monitoring conditions of this permit.
C. Noncompliance Sampling Limited to constituents in Violation. Non-compliance
sampling shall be analyzed for only those constituents that are in violation.
D. Permittee Required to Resample.
1. The permittee is required to resample its wastewater discharge when a pollutant
violation is detected for the pollutant in violation. Submit the results of the resampling
to EMWD Source Control Division within 30 days of detecting the violation. All
resamples shall be obtained and analyzed according to 40 CFR 403.12(b)(5) — (h). A
laboratory certified by the State of California Department of Health Services, as being
competent to perform the pollutant analyses requested shall perform all laboratory
analyses. Failure to submit the laboratory results within the 30-day requirement will
result in Significant Noncompliance (SNC) for the User and the issuance of a Notice of
Violation to the User.
2. Where pollutant violations are detected in monitoring and analysis conducted by the
Source Control Division of EMWD, the permittee shall be responsible for all resampling
requirements contained in paragraph D of this Section. The Source Control Division
shall notify the permittee of the resampling requirements by a telephone call, fax
transmission, or personal visit within twenty-four hours of confirming a pollutant or flow
violation.
E. Monitoring by the Permittee. Any monitoring conducted by the permittee, using test
procedures prescribed in 40 CFR Part 136 or amendments thereto, or otherwise
approved by the EPA or as specified in this permit, the results of such monitoring shall
be reported in a semiannual report submitted to Eastern Municipal Water District's
Source Control Division. For conducted from January 1 through June 30, a summary
report is due no later than July 31. For monitoring conducted from July 1 through
December 31, a summary report is due no later than January 31. All submitted lab
analyses shall be accompanied by the corresponding measured daily flow rates.
F. Notification of Monitoring Noncompliance The permittee shall report pollutant
violations in any required wastewater sample to the EMWD Source Control Division
within 24 hours of becoming aware of the violation. The reporting may be accomplished
by a telephone call, fax transmission, or a personal visit to Source Control. Within five (5)
days following the notification of noncompliance, the user shall submit to the Source
Control Division a detailed written report. The report shall specify: date and time
of wastewater sample, description and cause of the violation, duration of noncompliance,
and measures taken to prevent recurrence.
G. Records Contents. Records of sampling and analyses shall include:
1. The date, exact place, time, and methods of sampling or measurements, and
sample preservation techniques or procedures;
2. Who performed the sampling or measurements;
3. The date(s) analyses were performed;
4. Who performed the analyses;
5. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
6. The results of such analyses
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H. Flow Measurements. The appropriate flow measurement devices and methods
consistent with approved scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the
accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated, and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the
measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices
selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of plus or minus
0.5%from true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. The
meter shall be calibrated annually. EMWD reserves the right to be present during the
meter calibration, and to have the calibration verified by an independent third party.
I. pH Measurements. The permittee shall maintain the pH monitoring equipment per
manufacturers specifications, to include:
1. Calibrating the pH meter(s); and
2. Maintaining a log of the maintenance and calibration activity.
Part 3 - Reporting Requirements
A. Accidental Discharge Report. The permittee shall nofify the Source Control Division and
the Integrated Operations Center by telephone at (951) 928-3777, extension 6265,
immediately upon the occurrence of an accidental discharge of substances prohibited by
Ordinance No. 91, or any slug loads or spills that may enter the NWL.The notification shall
include location of discharge, date and time thereof, type of waste, including concentration
and volume, and corrective actions taken. The permittee's notification of accidental
releases in accordance with this section does not relieve it of other reporting requirements
that arise under local, State or Federal laws.
Within five (5) days following an accidental discharge, the user shall submit to the Source
Control Division a detailed written report. The report shall specify:
1. Description and cause of the upset, slug load or accidental discharge, the cause
thereof, and the impact on the permittee's compliance status. The description shall
also include location of discharge, type, concentration and volume of waste.
2. Duration of noncompliance, including exact dates and times of noncompliance and, if
the noncompliance is continuing, the time by which compliance is reasonably expected
to occur.
3. All steps taken or to be taken to reduce, eliminate, and/or prevent recurrence of such
an upset, slug load, accidental discharge, or other conditions of noncompliance.
4. The report must also demonstrate that the treatment facility was being operated in a
prudent and workmanlike manner.
B. Waste Hauling Manifest. The permittee shall maintain on-site a copy of waste manifests,
hauling records, or log of hauling records for any hazardous or liquid waste disposed of
through a waste hauler for a period of not less than three years.
C. Facility Waste Management Plan (FWMP)
All permitted industrial Users shall be required to develop and maintain a Facility Waste
Management Plan (FWMP). The FWMP may consist of the following documents:
1. TOXIC ORGANIC MANAGEMENT PLAN (TOMP) shall be submitted by the IEEC. The
TOMP shall not replace any Total Toxic Organic sampling required by this permit.
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2. SLUG DISCHARGE PREVENTION CONTROL PLAN (SDPCP) is required of all industrial
Users which have Batch Discharge provisions, stored chemicals or materials, or the
potential for a Slug Discharge which, if discharged to the NWL, would violate any of the
prohibited discharge requirements of this Ordinance.
3. PRETREATMENT SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL shall be
submitted by all industrial Users, which operate and maintain pretreatment equipment for
the removal of pollutants from wastewater.
4. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN is
required of all industrial Users that use or possess hazardous materials or generate
hazardous waste. A city or county Fire Department-required Business Emergency Plan
may be substituted for this management plan.
5. WASTE MINIMIZATION/POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (WM/PPP) is required of any
industrial User.
a. For whom the General Manager has determined such WM/PPP is necessary to
achieve a water quality objective;
b. Determined by the California State Water Quality Control Board ('state board') to
be a chronic violator, and the state board, regional board, SAWPA or EMWD
determines that pollution prevention (as defined in Water Code Section 13263.3 (b)
could assist;
c. That significantly contributes, or has the potential to significantly contribute, to the
creation of a toxic hot spot as defined in Water Code Section 13391.5.
(1.)A WM/PPP required of an industrial User shall include all of the following:
(a.)An analysis of one or more of the pollutants, as directed by the state board,
regional board, or EMWD, that the User discharges to the NWL, description
of the sources of the pollutants, and a comprehensive review of the
processes used by the User that result in the generation and discharge of the
pollutants.
(b.)An analysis of the potential for pollution prevention to reduce the generation
of the pollutants, including the application of innovative and alternative
technologies and any adverse environmental impacts resulting from the use
of those methods.
(c.) A detailed description of the tasks and time schedules required to investigate
and implement various elements of pollution prevention techniques.
(d.)A statement of the Users pollution prevention goals and strategies, including
priorities for short-term and long-term action.
a.)A description of the User's existing pollution prevention methods.
(f.) A statement that the User's existing and planned pollution prevention
strategies do not constitute cross media pollution transfers unless clear
environmental benefits of such an approach are identified to the satisfaction
of EMWD and information that supports that statement.
(g.) Proof of compliance with the Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and
Management Review Act of 1989 (article 11.9 (commencing with Section
25244.12) of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code) if the
User is also subject to that act.
(h.)An analysis, to the extent feasible, of the relative costs and benefits of the
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possible pollution prevention activities.
(i.) A specification of, and rationale for, the technically feasible and economically
practicable pollution prevention measures selected by the User for
implementation.
d. Any person who fails to complete a pollution prevention plan required by EMWD,
submits a plan that does not comply with this Section, or fails to implement a plan
required by EMWD, shall be liable to EMWD for any civil penalty assessed
administratively by EMWD or by a court in accordance with Ordinance 91.
e. EMWD shall not include a WM/PPP in any local limits or permit issued by EMWD.
If at any time during the permit duration, a process change occurs that affects the profile of
wastewater discharge, the FWMP shall be reviewed, updated, and resubmitted by the
responsible parry.
D. Flow Meter Recording. The permittee shall install and maintain the flow meter to insure
current and accurate data is available through the SCADA system to EMWD. The flow
meter shall read total flow in Million Gallons and instantaneous flow in gallons per minute.
E. pH Meter Recording. The permittee shall install and maintain the pH meter to insure
current and accurate data is available through the SCADA system to EMWD.
F. Semi-annual Report. The results of any monitoring conducted by the permittee, using test
procedures prescribed in 40 CFR Part 136 or amendments thereto, or otherwise approved
by the EPA or as specified in this permit, shall be reported in a semiannual report submitted
to Eastern Municipal Water District's Source Control Division. For monitoring conducted
from January 1 through June 30, a summary report is due no later than July 31. For
monitoring conducted from July 1 through December 31, a summary report is due no later
than January 31. All submitted lab analyses shall be accompanied by the corresponding
measured daily flow rates.
G. EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST AND CONTINGENCY PLAN TO CEASE THE
DISCHARGE TO EMWD's CONVEYANCE SYSTEM AND THE SARI LINE
EMWD's Conveyance System and the SARI are subject to planned and
unplanned (emergency) shutdowns.
1. The Permittee shall provide EMWD, on a Bi-Annual basis (January and
July), a list containing the names and phone numbers of contacts who can
be reached 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency shutdown of
EMWD's Conveyance System or the SARI Line.
2. The Permittee shall develop and annually (January) submit to EMWD a
Contingency Plan to either cease discharge to EMWD's Conveyance
System and the SARI Line, or reroute the discharge to another approved
alternative.
H. Report Address. The permittee shall mail all reports required by this permit to:
Eastern Municipal Water District
Source Control Division
P.O. Box 8300
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Perris CA 92572-8300
I. Retention of Records. The permittee shall keep records of waste hauling, reclamations,
wastewater pretreatment, monitoring device recording charts and calibration reports,
effluent flow, and sample analysis data, on the site of the wastewater generation. All these
records are subject to inspection and shall be copied as needed. All records must be kept
on the site of wastewater generation for a minimum period of three years. The records
retention period may be extended beyond three years in the event criminal or civil action is
taken or an extensive company history is required.
Part 4-Special Conditions
No special conditions.
Part 5-General Conditions and Definitions
A. Severability. The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or
the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstance, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall
not be affected thereby.
B. Duty to Comply. The permittee has a duty to comply with Ordinance No. 91, related
resolutions, and all conditions and limitations in the permit. Failure to comply with the
requirements contained in Ordinance No. 91, related resolutions and/or the permit may be
grounds for administrative actions or enforcement proceedings including injunctive relief,
civil or criminal penalties, and summary abatements pursuant to Article 6 of Ordinance No.
91. Mandatory minimum penalties shall also be assessed where appropriate.
C. Duty to Mitigate. The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or correct any
adverse impact to the NWL, SARI or OCSD's facilities or the environment resulting from
noncompliance with this permit, including such accelerated or additional monitoring as
necessary to determine the nature and impact of the noncomplying discharge.
D. Waste Discharge Permit Modification. The terms and conditions of the wastewater
discharge permit may be subject to modification by the EMWD Source Control Division
during the term of the permit as limitations or requirements are modified or added or due to
other just causes including, but not limited to:
1. Incorporate any new or revised federal, state, or local pretreatment standards or
requirements;
2. Address significant alterations or modifications to the Users operation, processes, or
wastewater volume or character since the time of the wastewater discharge permit
issuance;
3. A change in the OCSD's POTW that requires either a temporary or permanent
reduction or elimination of the permitted discharge. Reasonable time frames for
compliance will be used for User's affected by the change(s);
4. The permitted wastewater discharge poses a threat to the OCSD's POTW, EMWD
personnel, contract employees, the public, or receiving waters;
5. Violation of any term or conditions of the wastewater discharge permit;
6. Misrepresentations or failure to fully disclose all relevant facts in the wastewater
discharge permit application or in any required reporting; or
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7, Correct typographical or other errors in the wastewater discharge permit.
The User shall be informed of any proposed permit changes at least thirty days prior
to the effective date of the changes. Any modifications in the permit shall include a
reasonable time schedule for compliance.
E. Permit Transfers Not Allowed. This wastewater discharge permit is issued to a specific
User for a specific operation for a specified time. No wastewater discharge permit shall be
reassigned, transferred, pledged or sold to a new Owner, new User, or different premises.
F. Property Rights. The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights of any
sort, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any violation of federal, state or local laws or regulations.
G. Permit Renewal. The permittee shall submit a completed wastewater discharge permit
application for permit renewal at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the
permittee's existing permit. The permittee shall pay all applicable permit fees prior to the
renewal of the wastewater discharge permit. The wastewater discharge permit shall not be
renewed if the permittee has not paid all applicable fees within 30 days of invoicing by
EMWD, submitted required monitoring information or production reports, or submitted any
other required permit information. In the event EMWD cannot issue the permit prior to the
expiration date of the current permit, where the User has in no way caused the delay, the
completed application will serve as an extension of the expired permit until EMWD can
issue the permit. Users which do not have a valid wastewater discharge permit shall be
considered in violation of Ordinance No. 91, subject to enforcement action and any
applicable surcharge fee, fine, penalties, damages, legal expenses, attorney's fees,
administrative and overhead costs.
H. Definitions. (See Ordinance No. 91 Section 102.0).
I. Prohibited Waste Discharges. Except as hereinafter provided, no person or User shall
discharge or cause to be discharged into the NWL or any opening, sump, tank, clarifier,
piping or waste treatment system which drains or flows into the NWL thereto any of the
following:
1. Any earth, sand, rocks, ashes, cinders, spent lime, stone, stone cutting dust, gravel,
plaster, diatomaceous earth, concrete, glass, metal filings, or metal or plastic objects,
garbage, grease, viscera, paunch manure, bones, hair, hides, or fleshings, whole
blood, dead animals, feathers, straw, shavings, grass clippings, rags, spent grains,
spent hops, waste paper, wood, plastic, tar, asphalt residues, residues from refining
or processing fuel or lubrication oil and similar substances, or solid, semi-solid or
viscous material in quantities or volume which will obstruct the flow of sewage in the
NWL or any object which will cause clogging of a sewer or sewage lift pump, or
interferes with the normal operation of the NWL, SARI System or OCSD's POTW.
2. Any compound or material, which will produce noxious odors in the NWL, SARI
System or OCSD's POTW.
3. Any discharge that results in toxic gases, vapors or fumes within the NWL in a
quantity that may cause acute health and safety problems for EMWD or SAWPA
employees, contract employees or the public.
4. Any recognizable portions of human or animal anatomy.
5. Any solids, liquids, gases, devices, or explosives which by their very nature or
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quantity are or may be, sufficient either alone or by interaction with other substances
or sewage to cause fire or explosion hazards, exceed 10% of the lower explosive
limit (LEL) at the point of discharge or in the collection system, or in any other way
create imminent danger to EMWD, SAWPA or contract wastewater personnel,
OCSD's POTW, the environment or the public health.
6. Any wastewater or material with a closed cup flash point of less than 140 degrees
Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Celsius using the test methods specified in 40 CFR
261.21.
7. Any overflow from a septic tank, cesspool or seepage pit, or any liquid or sludge
pumped from a cesspool, septic tank or seepage pit, except as may be permitted by
EMWD Source Control Division.
8. Any discharge from the wastewater holding tanks of recreational vehicles, trailers,
buses and other vehicles, except as may be permitted by EMWD Source Control
Division.
9. Any quantity of wastewater flow in excess of permitted limits or purchased capacity.
10. Any stormwater, groundwater, street drainage, subsurface drainage, yard drainage
or runoff from any field, roof, yard, driveway or street. EMWD Source Control
Division may approve, on a temporary basis, the discharge of such water only when
no reasonable alternative method of discharge is available.
11. Any substance or heat in amounts, which will inhibit biological activity in OCSD's
POTW resulting in interference or which will cause the temperature of the sewage in
NWL to be higher than 140 degrees Fahrenheit. In no case shall any substance or
heat be discharged to the NWL thereto which will raise OCSD's POTW influent
higher than 104 degrees Fahrenheit(40 degrees Celsius).
12. Any radioactive waste in excess of federal, state or county regulations.
13. Any pollutants, material or quantity of material which will cause:
a. Damage to any part of the NWL thereto;
b. Abnormal maintenance of the NWL thereto;
C. An increase in the operational costs of the NWL thereto;
d. A nuisance or menace to public health;
e. Interference or pass through in OCSD's POTW, its treatment processes,
operations, sludge processes, use or disposal. This applies to each User
introducing pollutants into the NWL thereto whether or not the User is subject
to other national pretreatment standards or any national, State, or local
pretreatment requirements; or
f. A violation of the OCSD's NPDES permit.
14. Any quantities of herbicides, algaecides, or pesticides in excess of local limits or
national pretreatment standards.
15. Any petroleum oil, non-biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in
excess of local limits or national pretreatment standards.
16. Any material or quantity of material(s)which will cause abnormal sulfide generation.
17. Any water or wastewater used to artificially raise the industrial User's discharge
volume, and added for the purpose of diluting wastes, which would otherwise exceed
applicable permitted discharge limitations.
18. Any wastewater having a corrosive property capable of causing damage to the NWL,
SARI System, OCSD's POTW, equipment, or structures or presenting a hazard to
EMWD, SAWPA or contract personnel. However, in no case shall wastewater be
discharged to the NWL, SARI system or OCSD's PONY with a pH below 6.0 or
greater than 12.0.
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19. Any substance which will cause discoloration of OCSD's POTW effluent which
results in a violation of OCSD's NPDES permit.
20. Any pollutant, including oxygen-demanding pollutants (SOD, COD, etc.), released in
a discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration, which will cause
interference with OCSD's POTW, SARI System or EMWD's NWL.
21, Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the
NWL, SARI System or OCSD's POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker
health and safety problems.
22. Any unpolluted water, including cooling water, heating water, stormwater, subsurface
water, single pass cooling water and single pass heating water. The General
Manager may approve, on a temporary basis, the discharge of such water only when
no reasonable alternative method of discharge is available. The User shall pay all
applicable User charges and fees.
23. Any substance which may cause OCSD's POTW effluent or any other product such
as residues, sludges, or scums to be unsuitable for reclamation or reuse or which will
interfere with any of the reclamation processes. This includes any material which will
cause the sludge at OCSD's POTW to violate applicable sludge use or disposal
regulations developed under the Federal Clean Water Act, 33 USCA, Section 1251
at seq., or any regulations affecting sludge use or disposal developed pursuant to the
Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42 USCA, Section 6901, at seq.; Clean Air Act, 42 USCA,
Section 7401, at seq.; Toxic Substance Control Act, 15 USCA, Section 2601, et seq.,
or any other applicable State Regulations.
24. Any hazardous substance which violates the objectives of the General Pretreatment
Regulations (40 CFR 403), Ordinance No. 91, or any statute, rule, regulation or
chapter of any public agency having jurisdiction over said discharge
25. Any material, pollutants or wastewater in excess of the quantities and limitations
established by resolution.
26. Any radiator fluid or coolant, cutting oil, water-soluble cutting oil, or water based
solvent.
J. National Categorical Pretreatment Standards
1. The categorical pretreatment standards found at 40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter IN,
Parts 405-471 are hereby incorporated.
2. Where a categorical pretreatment standard is expressed only in terms of either the
mass or the concentration of a pollutant in wastewater, the EMWD Source Control
Division may impose equivalent concentration or mass limits in accordance with 40
CFR 403.6(c).
3. When wastewater subject to a categorical pretreatment standard is mixed with
wastewater not regulated by the same standard, the EMWD Source Control Division
shall impose an alternate limit using the combined wastestream formula in 40 CFR
403.6(e).
4. A User may obtain a variance from a categorical pretreatment standard if the User
can prove, pursuant to the procedural and substantive provisions in 40 CFR 403.13,
that factors relating to its discharge are fundamentally different from the factors
considered by EPA when developing the categorical pretreatment standard.
5. A User may obtain a net gross adjustment to a categorical standard in accordance
with 40 CFR 403,15.
K. Local Limits
1. No User shall discharge or cause to be introduced directly or indirectly into the NWL,
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a quantity or quality of wastewater, which exceeds the local limits, set by Orange
County Sanitation District.
2, These limits apply at the point where the wastewater is discharged to the NWL. The
EMWD Source Control Division may impose limitations based on concentrations of
pollutants in milligrams per liter or as an amount of pollutants in pounds per day.
L. Dilution. The permittee shall not increase the use of water, or in any other manner,
attempt to dilute a wastewater discharge as a partial or complete substitute for adequate
treatment to achieve compliance with Ordinance No. 91 and this wastewater discharge
permit, or to establish an artificially high flow rate for permitted mass emission rates or
permitted flow amounts.
M. Compliance with Applicable Pretreatment Standards and Requirements. Compliance
with this permit does not relieve the permittee from its obligations regarding compliance
with any and all applicable local, state and federal pretreatment standards and
requirements including any such standards or requirements that may become effective
during the term of this permit.
Part 6- Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
A. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permitter shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and
maintenance includes but is not limited to effective performance, adequate funding,
adequate operator staffing and training, and adequate laboratory and process controls,
including appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation
of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems only when necessary to achieve
compliance with the conditions of the permit.
B. Duty to Halt or Reduce Activity
Upon reduction of efficiency of operation, or loss or failure of all or part of the treatment
facility, the permittee shall, to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with its permit,
control its production, or discharges (or both), until operation of the treatment facility is
restored or an alternative method of treatment is provided. This requirement applies, for
example, when the primary source of power of the treatment facility fails or is reduced. It
shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
conditions of this permit.
C. Bypass of Treatment Facilities
1. Bypass is prohibited unless it is unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury,
severe property damage, or no feasible alternatives exist.
2. The penmittee may allow bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it is also for essential maintenance to assure efficient
operation.
3. Notification of bypass:
a. Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass,
it shall submit prior written notice, at least ten days before the date of the bypass,
to EMWD Source Control Division.
b. Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall immediately notify the EMWD Source
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Control Division and submit a written notice to the RWRF within 5 days. This
report shall specify:
i) A description of the bypass, and its cause, including its duration;
it) Whether the bypass has been corrected; and
III) The steps being taken or to be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent a
recurrence of the bypass.
D. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in accordance with
Section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act and Subtitles C and D of the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act.
Part 7 - Monitoring and Records
A- Representative Sampling. Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be
representative of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge. All samples shall be
taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified,
before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water or substance.
All equipment used for sampling and analysis must be routinely calibrated, inspected and
maintained to ensure their accuracy. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the EMWD Source Control Division.
B. Analytical Methods to Demonstrate Continued Compliance. All sampling and analysis
required by this permit shall be performed in accordance with the techniques prescribed in
40 CFR Part 136 and amendments thereof, otherwise approved by EPA, or as specified in
this permit.
C. Inspection and Entry. The permittee shall allow the EMWD Source Control Division upon
the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to:
1. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
2. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under
the conditions of this permit;
3. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and
control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit;
4. Sample or monitor, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance, any substances
or parameters at any location; and
5. Inspect any production, manufacturing, fabricating, or storage area where pollutants,
regulated under the permit, could originate, be stored, or be discharged to the NWL.
D. Falsifying Information. Knowingly making any false statement on any report or other
document required by this permit or knowingly rendering any monitoring device or method
inaccurate, is a crime and may result in the imposition of criminal sanctions and/or civil
penalties.
Part 8 -Additional Reporting Requirements
1. Planned Changes. The permittee shall give notice to the EMWD Source Control
Division, 90 days prior to any facility expansion, production increase, or process
modifications, which results in new or substantially increased discharges or a
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change in the nature of the discharge.
A. Anticipated Noncompliance. The permittee shall give advance notice to the EMWD
Source Control Division of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity, which
may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
B. Duty to Provide Information.The permittee shall furnish to the EMWD Source Control
Division, within thirty days any information which Source Control may request to
determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this
permit, or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also, upon
request, furnish to the Source Control within thirty days copies of any records required to
be kept by this permit.
C. Signatory Requirements.All Waste Discharge Applications and User reports must be
signed by an authorized representative of the User(see a through a below) and contain
the following certification statement:
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared
under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that
qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on
my inquiry of the person or persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is,to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and
complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."
1. If the User is a corporation, a responsible corporate officer, that is:
a. A president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of
a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or
decision making functions for the corporation, or
b. The manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operations facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding $25 million (in second-quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign
documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance
with orporate procedures.
c. If the User is a partnership or sole proprietorship, a general partner or proprietor,
respectively.
2. If the User is a federal, state, or local government entity, or their agents, the
principal executive officer or director having responsibility for the overall
operation of the discharging facility.
a. By a duly authorized representative of the individual designated in paragraph (a),
(b), or(c) of this definition if:
i) The authorization is made in writing by the individual described in
paragraph (a), (b), or(c);
ii) The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having
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responsibility for the overall operation of the facility from which the
discharge originates, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a
well, or well field superintendent, or a position of equivalent responsibility,
or having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the
company; and
iii) The written authorization is submitted to the EMWD Source Control
Division.
3. If an authorization under paragraph (2a) of this section is no longer accurate because a
different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, or
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (2a) of this section must be submitted to the
EMWD Source Control Division.
Part 9 -Enforcement
A. Wastewater Discharge Permit Revocation. The EMWD Source Control Division may
revoke this wastewater discharge permit if the permittee is in violation of any requirement
of the permit or Ordinance No. 91.
B. Termination of Service. The EMWD Source Control Division may suspend service to any
User in order to stop an actual or threatened discharge which presents or may present an
imminent or substantial endangerment to health or welfare of persons or the environment,
or which causes interference to the NWL, SARI System, OCSD's POTW, or causes OCSD
to violate any condition of its NPDES permit, or if the User has failed to obtain a valid
Wastewater Discharge Permit.
C. Annual Publication Notice. The names of all Significant Industrial Users (SIU) which are
found to be in significant noncompliance with Ordinance No. 91 shall be published at least
annually in the largest daily circulating newspaper within the jurisdictions of EMWD in
which the SIU is located, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(vii).
D. Civil and Criminal Liability. Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the
permittee from civil and/or criminal penalties for noncompliance under Ordinance No. 91,
as amended, or state or federal laws or regulations.
E. Civil Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions. Ordinance No. 91 provides civil
penalties for violations of permit conditions as follows:
1. Through Administrative Compliant:
a. In an amount which shall not exceed $2,000.00 for each day for failing or refusing
to furnish technical or monitoring reports [Government Code, Section
54740.5(d)(1)];
b. In an amount which shall not exceed $3,000.00 for each day for failing or refusing
to timely comply with any compliance schedule established by the General
Manager [Government Code, Section 54740.5(d)(2)];
c. In an amount which shall not exceed $5,000.00 per violation for each day for
discharges in violation of any waste discharge limitation, permit condition, or
requirement issued, reissued or adopted by EMWD [Government Code, Section
54740.5(d)(3)];
d. In an amount which shall not exceed $10.00 per gallon for discharges in violation
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of any suspension, cease and desist order or other orders, or prohibition issued,
reissued or adopted by the General Manager [Government Code, Section
54740.5(d)(4)1.
2. Through Petition to Superior Court. Any User that violates any provision of
Ordinance No. 91, any requirement of this Wastewater Discharge Permit, or an
Administrative Order, may be civilly liable to EMWD in a sum not to exceed
$25,000.00 a day for each violation. In addition to these penalties and damages, the
General Manager may recover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and other
expenses associated with the enforcement activities, including, but not limited to,
sampling, monitoring, laboratory costs and inspection expenses.
F. Criminal Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions
1. Any User which willfully or knowingly violates any provision of Ordinance No. 91, or
any orders or permits issued hereunder shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a
misdemeanor for each separate violation per day, punishable by a fine not to exceed
One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than six months, or
both, for each violation. This penalty is to be consistent with the Federal Clean
Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251, at sea. and amendments thereto, and shall apply to the
exclusion of any other Ordinance provision more lenient. Each such User shall be
deemed guilty of a separate violation for each day any violation of any provision of
Ordinance No. 91 or wastewater discharge permit is committed or continued by such
User.
2. Any User who knowingly makes any false statements, representations, or
certifications in any application, record, report, plan or other document filed or
required to be maintained pursuant to Ordinance No. 91 or the User's wastewater
discharge permit, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any
monitoring device or method required under Ordinance No. 91 shall, upon conviction,
be punished by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per
violation per day or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both for each
violation. This penalty shall be consistent with the Federal Clean Water Act, 33
U.S.C. 1251, at sea, and shall apply to the exclusion of any other Ordinance
provisions more lenient.
G. Supplemental Enforcement Actions
1. Performance Bonds. The General Manager may decline to issue or reissue a
Wastewater Discharge Permit to any user who has failed to comply with any
provision of Ordinance No. 91, a previous Wastewater Discharge Permit, or
Administrative Order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or
requirement, unless such User first files a satisfactory bond payable to EMWD, in a
sum not to exceed a value determined by the General Manager to be necessary to
achieve consistent compliance.
2 Liability Insurance. The General Manager may decline to issue or reissue a
Wastewater Discharge Permit to any user who has failed to comply with any
provision of Ordinance No. 91, a previous Wastewater Discharge Permit, or
Administrative Order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or
requirement, unless such User first submits proof that liability insurance has been
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obtained by the User sufficient to restore or repair damage to the NWL, SARI System
or tributaries thereto or OCSD's POTW.
3. Water Supply Severance. Whenever a User has violated or continues to violate
any provision of Ordinance No. 91, a Wastewater Discharge Permit, or
Administrative Order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or
requirement, water service to the user may be severed. Service will only
recommence, at the User's expense, after the User has satisfactorily demonstrated
the User's ability to comply.
4. Public Nuisance. A violation of any provision of Ordinance No. 91, a wastewater
discharge permit, or Administrative Order issued hereunder, or any pretreatment
standard or requirement is hereby declared a public nuisance and shall be corrected
or abated as directed by the General Manager. Any User creating a public nuisance
shall be required to reimburse EMWD for any costs incurred in removing, abating, or
remedying such nuisance.
H. Damage to Facilities or Interruption of Normal Operations
1. Any User who discharges any waste which causes or contributes to any obstruction,
interference, damage, or any other impairment to the NWL, SARI System or
tributaries thereto or OCSD's POTW and sewerage facilities or to the operation of
those facilities shall be liable for all costs required to clean or repair the facilities
together with expenses incurred by EMWD, SAWPA or OCSD to resume normal
operations. Such discharge shall be grounds for permit revocation. A service charge
of twenty-five percent (25%) of EMWD's costs shall be added to the costs and
charges to reimburse EMWD for miscellaneous overhead, including administrative
personnel and record keeping. The total amount shall be payable within forty-five
(45) days of invoicing by EMWD.
2. Any User who discharges a waste which causes or contributes to EMWD violating its
discharge requirements established by any Regulatory Agency and/or OCSD and
causing EMWD to incur additional expenses or suffer losses or damage to its
facilities, shall be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by EMWD, including
regulatory fines, penalties, and assessments made by other agencies or a court.
I. Appeals
1. Any User affected by any decision, action, or enforcement action, made by the
General Manager interpreting or implementing the provisions of Ordinance No. 91 or
wastewater discharge permit, may file with the General Manager a written appeal for
reconsideration within ten business days from the receipt of the notice. The User
shall state in detail the facts supporting the User's request for reconsideration. The
General Manager shall render a decision on the request for reconsideration to the
User in writing within ten business days from receipt of the appeal. Submission of
such a request in no way relieves the User of liability for any violations occurring
before or after receipt of the decision, order, or enforcement action, nor does it stay
the requirements of achieving or maintaining compliance.
2. If the ruling on the request for reconsideration made by the General Manager is
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Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: Inland Empire Utilities Agency(IEUA) Liquid Waste Hauler Discharge
Station
Industrial User Address: 16400 El Prado Road, Chino,California
Industrial User Permit Number: SSP027
Industrial User Representatives: Mr. Kenneth Tam,IEUA,Assistant Engineer
Mr. Martyn Draper, IEUA,Senior Pre-Treatment and Source Control
Inspector
Mr. Michael Barber,IEUA,Pre-Treatment and Source Control Inspector
Indirect/Direct User: Direct User
Agency Area: IEUA
Agency Representatives: Mr. Kenneth Tam,IEUA,Assistant Engineer
Mr. Martyn Draper, IEUA,Senior Pre-Treatment and Source Control
Inspector
Mr. Michael Barber,IEUA,Pre-Treatment and Source Control Inspector
Inspection Date: August 23,2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI Inspectors: Dr.John Parnell, Pretreatment Solutions Inc.
Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering&Contracting (EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. Industrial users were selectively inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or
industry type in order to evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs.
The inspections were scheduled ahead of time with agency representatives in charge. The agency
representatives contacted the key personnel at the various industrial user facilities to confirm their
availability and to describe the scope of the inspection and introduce the audit team. As part of the
audit,all four liquid waste hauler(LWH) discharge stations within SAWPA's service area were inspected.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste streams
that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a direct
connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at LWH discharge stations varies. The
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quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or two truckloads per week to
100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect dischargers is disposed of at LWH
discharge stations using a commercial LWH permitted by SAWPA.
On August 23, 2012, EEC completed a performance evaluation of the regulatory controls at the liquid-
waste collection station located in Chino, California (Appendix A, Site Photographs, Photo 1). The
collection station is permitted,operated, and managed by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency(IEUA).The
inspection was conducted to evaluate whether SAWPA has developed and implemented sufficient
measures to ensure that discharges through the station in Chino comply with the terms and conditions
of all applicable agreements and regulations, including OCSD ordinances and 40 CFR 403.
1.1 General and Process Description
The sole purpose of the IEUA LWH discharge station is to allow permitted LWHs within the SAWPA
service area to discharge wastewater from indirect users into the IEBL.
Access to the station is restricted to authorized LWH truck drivers only. Prior to entering the station,the
LWH truck driver is required to place the"Door King Card"against a reader to open the gate.The station
has two lanes leading to its entrance and has two separate gates. For each lane, a reader is placed to
activate each gate. The station accommodates two trucks simultaneously.The station is under constant
surveillance by a closed circuit television system including a camera monitoring system.
Once inside the station,the driver connects the truck to the automated station using a 3-inch hose.The
driver then opens the door to the keypad using his assigned key (Appendix A, Photo 2) and enters his
assigned three-digit access code.The driver must enter a second code(four-digit personal identification
number) assigned to each individual driver by his/her manager. The driver is then prompted to enter a
three-digit code that identifies the valid liquid waste generator of the transported load.
The driver must then enter the manifest number. Once the manifest number is entered, the driver is
asked to verify that the hose is attached before beginning to discharge the load. Once the load is
completely discharged, the driver is instructed to close the truck valve and to drain the hose. After two
minutes,the valve to the IEBL shuts and the system flushes the line and re-sets for the next truck driver.
The truck driver then places the manifest in the designated box (Appendix A, Photo 3) and exits the
station.
If the system detects a pH value outside of the permitted range of 6.0 to 12.0,or if it detects a dissolved
sulfides concentration above 0.5 mg/L,the station shuts down.The security codes assigned to the driver
are immediately rendered invalid until reactivated by an IEUA staff member.
For each of the two station discharge lanes, the pH meter is calibrated weekly and the flow meter is
calibrated annually. An ISCO automatic sampler is used at each discharge lane. Samples are collected
from every truck and refrigerated (Appendix A, Photos 4 and 5).Samples are randomly analyzed.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
The source of the wastewater is the wastewater transported by the LWHs and discharged at the station.
Storm water is diverted away from the IEBL discharge point and directed into a storm water sewer
(Appendix A, Photo 6).
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1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
The wastewater is not treated at the LWH discharge station. It flows by gravity through the IEBL and
does not undergo any treatment until it reaches the OCSD water treatment facility.
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
The same wastewater that is received at the LWH discharge station is discharged into the IEBL without
any treatment. The connection to the IEBL from the discharge station is made via an 8-inch c lateral and
is located at a manhole on El Prado Road in the City of Chino.
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
The facility is not subject to any federal categorical standards. The facility is required to meet only the
requirements specified in the permit issued by IEUA.
2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
While the facility may not be subject to federal pretreatment requirements, nonetheless, limits that
apply to dischargers with categorical standards also apply at this location.
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
The facility's most recent wastewater discharge permit (Permit No. SSP027) was issued to IEUA by IEUA.
As is the case with all four liquid waste collection stations within SAWPA's service area, each member
agency permits and monitors its own collection station.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 Overall, the IEUA liquid waste hauler discharge station at the City of Chino was observed to be
clean and in good working order.
3.2 Among the four LWH discharge stations inspected,the logistics and technologies used to secure
the IEUA LWH discharge station and monitor the discharged wastewater are considered state of
the art. Compared to the other three LWH discharge stations, the IEUA station provides the
highest level of protection to OCSD's treatment system and to the IEBL.
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Site Photographs
B. Wastewater Discharge Permit No.SSP027
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APPENDIX A
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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Inland Empire Utilities Agency liquid waste Top: keypad
hauler discharge station Bottom:printed instructions on operating station
Photographed by Najib Saodeh Photographed by Najib Saadeh
Photo 3 Photo 4
Box for depositing manifests In-situ chemical oxidation samplers
Photographed by Najib Saodeh Photographed by Najib Saadeh
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In-situ chemical oxidation samplers inside Storm sewer
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APPENDIX B
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE
PERMIT NO. SSP027
INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY
And
SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY
NON-RECLAIMABLE WASTE SYSTEM
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO.SSP027
COMPANY: IEUA Tracked Wastewater Disposal Station
MAD ING ADDRESS:P.O.Box 9020,Chino Hills,CA 91709
SITE ADDRESS: 16400 El Prado Road,Chino,CA 91710
WASTEWATER FLOW RATE: PERMIT EFFECTIVE DATE: September 14,2010
Daily Average: 51,000 GPD EXPIRATION DATE: September 13,2012
Daily Maximum: 82,000 GPD RE-APPLICATION DEADLINE:March 13,2012
INDUSTRIAL CATEGORY:
None
In accordance with the provisions of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance
(presently Ordinance No.62),and the Santa Ana Watershed Project AuthorityOrdmance(presendy0rdinance No.5,
and any subsequent revisions and amendments thereof), the IEUA Trucked Wastewater Disposal Station,
henceforth referred to as 'Permittee", is hereby authorized to allow permitted Users (listed in Appendix D) to
discharge industrial wastewater to the Non-Reclaimable Wastewater System and the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor,
in accordance with the conditions ad forth in this permit Compliance with this permit does not relieve the Permittee
of the obligations to comply with the provisions of the IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance,the SAWPA
Ordinance, IEUA and SAWPA policies and guidelines, any applicable pretreatment regulations, standards or
requirements under local,state,and federal laws and regulations.Noncompliance with any term or condition of this
permit shall constitute a violation of the above referenced Ordinances.
This permit is issued on September 14,2010 and will expire on September 13,2012.
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Chris Berch,P.E.
Manager of Planning&Environmental Compliance
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
I. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Abbreviations:
CFR -Code of Federal Regulations
IEUA -Inland Empire Utilities Agency
NRWS -Non-Reclaimable Waste System
OCSD -Orange County Sanitation Districts
POTW -Publicly Owned Treatment Works
SARI -Santa Ana Regional Interceptor
SAWPA -Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
USEPA -United States Environmental Protection Agency
B. Wastewater Discharges
This permit authorizes the discharge of brine wastewater tracked from permitted Users(listed in Appendix D)
within the IEUA service area. No domestic quality wastewater maybe discharged through the outfall/sample
locations identified in this permit. The discharge of any other type of wastewater will require prior approval
from IEUA and SAWPA.
Facility contact information for wastewater discharge issues:
Authorized Officer: Thomas Love (909)993-1730
Primary Contact Person: Craig Proctor (909)993-1645
Secondary Contact Person Chris Berch (909)993-1762
C. Duty to Count
The Pernittee most comply with all conditions of this permit.Failure to complywith the requirements of this
permit may bejustification for administrative action or enforcement proceedings,including civil or criminal
penalties,injunctive relief,and summary abatements.
D. Notification of Change
The Pennittee,during the tenure of this permit,is required to notify IEUA and SAWPA in advance of any
change in the status of the facility, including, but not limited to, ownership, authorized representative,
operating responsibilities,business name,operating hours,and discharge duration.
E. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or correct any adverse impact to the POTW
collecting and treating the permitted discharge and the environment resulting from noncompliance with this
permit,including such accelerated or additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature,source,and
impact of the noncompliant discharge. Any discharge to the SARI in excess of the discharge limitations
contained herein requires immediate corrective action by Permitee.
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F. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey property rights of any sort,any exclusive privileges,or authorize
any activity that results in injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights,nor any violation of
Federal, State,or local laws or regulations.
G. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable and if any provision of this permit or the application of any
provision of this permit to any circumstance is held invalid, the application of such provision to other
circumstances and the remainder of this permit shall not be affected.
H. Pretreatment Standards and Requirements
The Permittee shall comply at all times with applicable Federal and State pretreatment standards and
requirements as given in 40 CFR 403,"Federal Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of
Pollution,"the current IEUA Ordinance,the current SAWPA Ordinance,and any subsequent amendments
thereof, and this permit,whichever is more stringent.
1. Permit Modification
This permit is issued based on the information provided by the Permittee in their permit application. Any
significant change in wastewater quantity or quality,by a threshold level as specified in this permit,if any,
from the values reported in the permit application may constitute grounds for a permit modification. This
permit may be modified for good cause including,but are not limited to,the following:
I) Incorporation of anynew or revised Federal,State,or local pretreatment standards or requirements;
2) Alterations or additions to the Femrittee's operational processes, discharge volume, or discharge
characters which are not covered in the effective permit;
3) Change in any condition requiring either a temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the
authorized discharge;
4) Respond to information indicating that the permitted discharge poses a threat to IEUA,SAWPA,and
OCSD collection and treatment systems,personnel or the receiving waters;
5) Respond to violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
6) Respond to misrepresentation or failure to disclose fully relevant facts in the permit application or in
any required reporting;
7) Revise or grant a variance from such categorical standards pursuant to 40 CFR 403.13;
8) Correct typographical or other errom in the permit,
9) Reflect the transfer of facility ownership and/or operation to a new owner/operator;
10) Respond to a permit modification request from the Permittee,provided that such a request does not
create a violation of any applicable requirements, standards,laws,rates or regulations.
J. Permit Termination
This permit may be terminated for the following reasons:
1) Falsifying statements,representations,records,reports, or other documents to IEUA,OCSD
and/or SAWPA;
2) Tampering with,or knowingly rendering inaccurate,any monitoring device or sample collection
method;
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3) Refusing to allow timely access to the facility premises for the purpose of inspection and
monitoring by IEUA, SAWPA,and OCSD representatives;
4) Refusing to provide records,reports,plans,or other documents required by IEUA,OCSD and/or
SAWPA to determine permit terms,conditions or limitations,discharge compliance,or
compliance with the current IEUA Ordinance and the SAWPA Ordinance;
5) Failing to meet effluent limitations;
6) Failing to make timely payment of all amounts owed to IEUA, SAWPA,and OCSD for user
charges, non-compliance fees,or any other fees;
7) Failing to meet compliance schedules;
8) Failing to report significant changes in operations or wastewater constituents and characteristics;
9) Failing to comply with the terms and conditions of enforcement or permit suspension action or
order;
10) Discharging wastewater to the SARI while its permit is under suspension;
11) Failing to submit oral notice or written report of the occurrence of bypass;
12) Discharging wastewater that causes pass through or interference with the SARI collection,
treatment,or disposal system;
13) Discharging a slug load to the SARI;
14) Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit.
K. Permit Amendment
Any proposed permit revision,which results in a significant change in the wastewater quantity or quality
from the information reported in the permit application for the existing permit,will require a new permit
application to be submitted to IEUA,SAWPA and/or OCSD for approval. Approval must be first obtained
prior to implementation of any intended revisions.
L. Permit Transfers and the Requirement for a New Permit on Ownership Change
Permit transfers are prohibited as specified in Section 422 of the IEUA Ordinance and Section 407.0 of the
SAWPA Ordinance. A new permit is required if business ownership changes. The new owner shall notify
IEUA and/or SAWPA of the ownership change immediately within twenty-four(24)hours,and submit a new
permit application to IEUA and/or SAWPA within five(5)days of the change.
M. Treatment Permits Required for Hazardous Wastes
The Pernittee shall not accept,treat,or dispose of wastes,determined to be hazardous according to 40 CFR
261 or Title 22, Division 4.5 of the California Code of Regulations, without a hazardous waste facilities
permit as required by California Health and Safety Code, Section 25201.
N. Annual Publication of Names of Dischargers in Significant Non-Compliance
A list of permitted Users discharging to the SARI,which are determined to be in significant noncompliance,
as defined by the IEUA Ordinance,SAWPA Ordinance,and USEPA General Pretreatment Regulation,will
be published annually by IEUA in the largest daily newspaper within IEUA service area.
O. Administrative Civil Penalties
Any person,or groups of persons,who violates any portion of the IEUA Ordinance,SAWPA Ordinance,any
permit condition,prohibition,or effluent limit,and my permit suspension or revocation order will be subject
to administrative civil penalties.
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The administrative civil penalties that may be assessed are not to exceed$2,000 for each day for failing or
refusing to furnish technical or monitoring reports, $3,000 for each day for failing or refusing to timely
comply with any compliance schedules,$5,000 for each day and each violation for discharging wastewater in
violation of any waste discharge limit or permit condition,and$10 per gallon for discharging wastewater in
violation of any permit suspension,permit revocation,cease and desist order or other orders,or prohibition
issued or adopted by IEUA, SAWPA and OCSD.
P. Judicial Civil Penalties
Any person,or group of persons,who violates any conditions established in this permit will be subject to
civil penalties including,but not limited to,a fine of up to$25,000 per day of violation.Any person who
violates any provisions of the IEUA Ordinance, SAWPA Ordinance, permit conditions, prohibitions, or
effluent limitations shall be liable civilly for a penalty pursuant to Section 508 of the IEUA Ordinance and
Section 612 of the SAWPA Ordinance for each day in which such violation occurs.
Q. Criminal Penalties
Any person, who violates any provisions of the IEUA Ordinance, SAWPA Ordinance, or any permit
conditions,discharge prohibitions or effluent limitations,is guilty of a misdemeanor,which upon conviction
is punishable by a fine not to exceed$1,000, or imprisonment for not more than thirty(30)days,or both.
Each day in which a violation occurs shall constitute a new and separate offense,and shall be subject to the
penalties contained herein.
R. Recovery of Costs Incurred
In addition to civil and criminal liabilities, the Permittee and/or permitted Users violating any of the
provisions established in this permit,or the IEUA Ordinance,SAWPA Ordinance,or causing damage to,or
otherwise obstructing the SARI,or the OCSD sewerage system,shall be liable to IEUA,SAWPA and OCSD
for any expense,loss,or damage caused by such violation. IEUA shall bill the Permittee and/or the permitted
Users for all costs incurred by IEUA,SAWPA and OCSD for any repair,cleaning or replacement necessary
because of the violation.Refusal to pay the assessed costs shall constitute a separate violation.
S. Inspection and En[ry
The Permittee shall allow any authorized representative of IEUA, SAWPA, OCSD, the California Water
Quality Control Board and its Regional Boards,USEPA and other related agencies to:
1) Have immediate access without delay to any facility directly or indirectly connected to the SARI any
time wastewater is being discharged, any time the Per aittee's facility is open or operating,and at
any other reasonable times including,but not limited to, emergency situations;
2) Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,or
where records,as required by this permit,are kept;
3) Have access and copy any records that must be maintained by the Permittee under the provisions of
this permit;
4) Inspect any facilities, equipment (including equipment used for monitoring and/or controlling
discharge to the SARI), practices, or operations that are regulated and/or required under the
provisions of this permit;
5) Sample or monitor, at any time, for purposes of assuring permit compliance, any substances, or
parameters at any location;
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6) Inspect any production,manufacturing,fabrication,or storage area where pollutants regulated under
the provisions of this permit,could originate,be stored,or be discharged to the sewerage system,and
7) S Ludy the industrial wastewater management facilities and wastewater discharges for the purpose of
regulatory research.
T. Equipment Requirements
1) The Pernitw shall,at all times,properly operate and maintain a magnetic effluent flow meter,pH
monitoring system,automatic sampler,closed circuit television camera monitoring system,and six-
inch gate valve for each automated septage receiving system. The Permittee shall maintain the
automated disposal station and any systems of treatment and control and related appurtenances to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit.
2) The Permittee shall implement a plan for regular calibration of all monitoring devices used to ensure
proper functioning of the monitoring equipment at the disposal station. Records of all calibrations
conducted shall be kept on file for a period of three(3)years and provided to representatives of the
IEUA, SAWPA,and OCSD upon request.
3) The Pennittee shall implement a plan for regular cleaning and proper disposal of all solids,oil and
grease,or any constituents not permitted for discharge to the SARI,accumulating at the automated
disposal station. Records of all cleaning and material disposal shall be kept on file for a period of
three(3)years and provided to representatives of IEUA, SAWPA,and OCSD upon request.
4) The Permittee shall prepare and maintain an up-to-date Operation and Maintenance Manual for the
automated disposal station for ready reference and trouble-shooting by employees,IEUA,SAWPA
and OCSD. This manual does not need to be submitted to IEUA, SAWPA and/or OCSD for
approval.
5) Passive spill containment must be provided for containers,vessels,or tanks which contain cyanide,
acids,bases,caustic substances,heavy metals of more than ten(10)pounds of metals in solution,or
any toxic,poisonous,or hazardous material in solution in a significant quantity.
6) Any plans for changes in equipment or process must be submitted to IEUA,SAWPA and/or OCSD
for approval prior to implementation.
U. SARI Point of Connection Requirements
1) The Permittee's point of connection(Appendix F)is made via an 8-inch VCP lateral to the SARI,
located at manhole 4A-0450(Station 280+20.00),on El Prado Road, in the City of Chino.
2) The Permittee shall,at all times,properly operate and maintain the point of connection to the SARI.
3) In the event the point of connection becomes damaged,the Permittee shall cease all operations at the
automated disposal station and immediately notify IEUA, SAWPA,and/or OCSD. The Permittee
shall follow the steps in the Contingency Plan attached in Appendix E and propose an alternate
location acceptable to IEUA, SAWPA, and/or OCSD to receive brine wastewater from permitted
Users.
4) The Permittee shall be liable for all costs required to clean and repair the point of connection to the
SARI in the event the connection should become damaged,
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II. WASTEWATER DISCHARGE LIMITS
The effluent discharge limitations for this permit are listed in Appendix A, WasiewaterDischarge Limits and
Monitoring Requirements. Discharges exceeding the specified effluent limitations are prohibited without
prior approval and permit amendments by IEUA, SAWPA and/or OCSD. The Permittee is authorized to
allow permitted Users to discharge to the SARI and shall strictly comply, at all times, with the effluent
limitations and the general prohibition standards as specified below:
1) Comply with all general prohibition standards in the IEUA Ordinance and SAWPA Ordinance
(Appendix B).
2) Wastewater shall not be discharged to the SARI unless it has been effectively neutralized to a pH
value between 6.0 and 12.0.
3) Wastes that result in encrustation or scale build up in the SARI shall not be discharged.
4) Petroleum products, non-biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral origin which form
persistent water emulsions,cause interference,or pass-through at OCSD shall not be discharged to
the SARI.
5) Any spill that cannot be treated adequately for sewer disposal must be disposed of at a legally
approved disposal site.Under no circumstances shall process solution spills be discharged directlyto
the sewer. Waste haulers reports or manifests most be kept on file at the permitted user's site
address for four(4)years for any spills disposed of in this manner.
6) No hazardous wastes, as defined in 40 CFR Part 261 or in Title 22,Division 4.5 of the California
Code of Regulations,shall be discharged to the SARI.
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III. WASTEWATER MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A. General Requirements
1) The permitted Users shall monitor discharges to the SARI according to the methodology and
frequency specified in Appendix A of this permit, 'Discharge Limitations and Monitoring
Requirements."
2) Sampling, sample preservation, sample storage, and sample analysis shall be performed in
conformance with 40 CFR Part 136, Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Pollutants,or as prescribed by IEUA,SAWPA and OCSD. Any alternative test procedures must be
approved by IEUA,SAWPA and OCSD before analysis and may require approval by the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board and USEPA.
3) The permitted Users must immediately re-sample if a sample is not taken, preserved or stored
properly. Samples not properly taken,preserved,or stored are not valid.
4) No attempt shall be made by the permitted Users,or any authorized representative of the permitted
Users, to submit analysis results from any samples known to be invalid in order to demonstrate
compliance with applicable wastewater discharge limitations. A willful attempt to do so shall
subject the permitted Users to civil and/or criminal penalties stated in Section I,General Conditions,
Part O,P, and Q of this permit.
5) Chemical or physical analysis for any parameter required by this permit must be performed by a
laboratory certified by the State of California or approved by IEUA, SAWPA and/or OCSD.
6) IEUA,SAWPA and OCSD reserve the right to modify the monitoring and sampling requirements in
this permit as needed.
B. Sampling Location(s)
Permitted Users of this facility have monitoring requirements in each of their respective permits. The
Pemvttee shall operate an automatic sampler for each automated septage receiving system to collect grab
samples from the discharge line on each individual tanker truck.
The permitted Users are responsible for maintaining and cleaning the discharge line on each individual tanker
truck to prevent any build-up of sediment or sludge,if any. Failure to do so does not invalidate sample test
results. Safe and convenient access to the sampling location must be provided for representatives of IEUA,
SAWPA and/or OCSD. If IEUA,SAWPA and/or OCSD determine that the sampling location is unsafe or
difftcalt to access, the Permittee shall propose an alternate location acceptable to IEUA, SAWPA and/or
OCSD.
IEUA, SAWPA and/or OCSD representative may provide a split of any composite sample collected if
sufficient sample volume is available. The representative may also provide a split of a concurrent or
sequential grab sample. The split samples are to be deposited with a designated company representative,or
with whoever is available if the designated representative is not available.
C. Additional Monitoring Requirements
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1) The Permittee is required to keep the following monitoring records for three(3)years for each of the
samples collected in accordance with the requirements of this permit:
a) Location where the sample was collected.
b) Date and time the sample was collected.
c) Preservation method used,if required.
d) Type of sample container used for the sampling.
e) Analysis method for the sample.
1) Analysis results of the sample.
g) Name and affiliation of the person conducting the sampling.
h) Name of the laboratory performing the analysis.
i) Name of the person performing the analysis.
D Signature of a responsible official of the laboratory that performed the analysis.
2) The Permittee shall keep a logbook of chemical or solution spills, and shall make it available for
inspection by representatives of IEUA, SAWPA and OCSD. Any material that enters a spill
containment area must be handled as a spill,including rainwater and any process wastewater from
normal operations. All materials removed from the spill containment area,whetherrestricted or non-
restricted must be included in the logbook. The logbook shall contain the following information
relevant to the removal of all materials from the contaminated area:
a) Date and time of the spill.
b) Identity of the spilled material(an analysis is required if the spill is of unknown origin,to
determine the type of treatment or remediation needed for proper disposal).
c) Quantity or volume of the spill and the contaminated materials.
d) Cause of the spill.
e) Method of disposition of the spilled material, including transfer to an off-site waste
treatment facility.
1) Any corrective actions taken to prevent recurrence of the spill.
3) Each permitted User shall maintain waste harder's reports or manifests must be kept on file for a
period of at least four(4)years for any liquid,solids or hazardous wastes removed from the facility.
These reports must be made available for inspection by representatives of IEUA, SAWPA and
OCSD upon request.
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IV. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. Periodic Reporting
1) Wastewater Monitoring Reports:
a) The Penmittee is not required to submit a wastewater monitoring report. The permitted
Users discharging to the SARI shall submit wastewater monitoring report results
periodically as required in each of their respective permits.
2) Wastewater Flow Reports:
The Permittee shall measure and record the total wastewater discharged to the SARI. Any variation
or adjustment to the reported flow must be requested for review within one hundred eighty(180)
days from the submittal date of that reported flow. After the one-hundred-eighty-day period,the
reported flow shall become final and any request for variation or adjustment will not be considered.
B. Accidental Discharge Reports
1) In case of an accidental discharge,spill,bypass,or slug load to the SARI ofany substance prohibited by
this pemmitor the IEUANRWS Ordinance,or SAWPA Ordinance. The Permittee shall notify IEUA,
SAWPA,and OCSDimmediately. During normal business hours(Monday-Friday,7:00 A.M.-5:00
P.M.),IEUA shall be notified by telephone at(909)993-1600,SAWPA shall be notified bytelephone
at(951)3544220,and OCSD by telephone at(714)593-7025.
2) The notification shall include the following:
a) Location of the discharge
b) Time and date of the discharge
c) Duration of the discharge
d) Type of waste discharged
e) Concentration and volume of waste discharged
I) Any actions taken to halt the discharge
3) Notification of accidental discharge in accordance with this section does not relieve the Permittee of
other reporting actions required under Federal, State and local laws.
C. Discharge Violation Reports and Automatic Re-samulinR
If the result of Pennittee's wastewater analysis indicates a violation of the wastewater discharge requirements
has occurred,Permittee shall take the following actions:
1) Inform IEUA and SAWPA of the violation(s)within twenty-four(24)hours of becoming aware of
the violation. The Permittee is advised that failure to review a chemical analysis report upon receipt
from its contracted laboratory shall not excuse the Permittee from this requirement.
2) Repeat the sampling and analysis for the constituents in violation and submit the results to IEUA,on
behalf of SAWPA,within thirty(30)days of the discovery of the violation(s).
D. Operations Unsets or Slug Load Discharge
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1) The Permittee that experiences an operational upset or discharges a slug load to the SARI that places
the Pennittee in a temporary state of noncompliance with the provisions of this permit shall submit
notification according to Section IV,Part B above. A slug load is defined as any discharge of a non-
routine and episodic nature including,but not limited to,accidental spills and non-customary batch
discharge.
2) The Peron ttee shall submit a Written follow-up report of the upset to IEUA and/or SAWPA within
five(5)days of the upset or slug load. The report shall specify the following:
a) Description of the upset or slug load and the cause(s) thereof, and the impact upon the
Pennittee's compliance status;
b) Duration of the noncompliance,including the exact time and date of noncompliance. If the
noncompliance continues, provide the time and date by which compliance is reasonably
expected to be achieved; and
c) All actions taken,or to be taken,to reduce,eliminate,or prevent a recurrence of the upset or
slug load or any related conditions of noncompliance.
3) In addition, the report must demonstrate that the facility was being operated in a prudent and
workman-like manner at the time of the upset or slug load.
4) If operating upsets or slug load discharges occur at such intervals that IEUA, SAWPA and OCSD
concludes that a Slug Control Plan (Plan) is required, the Pennittee shall submit the Plan within
thirty(30)days of notification of the requirement. The Plan shall include the following:
a) Description of the discharge practices,including non-routine batch discharges,
b) Description of the chemicals stored at the facility,
c) Procedure to immediately notify IEUA, SAWPA and OCSD of slug loads,including any
discharges that would violate a prohibition outlined in 40 CFR Part 403.5 (b),and
d) Procedure to prevent adverse impact from the accidental spills, including inspection and
maintenance of storage areas, safe handling and transfer of materials,proper loading and
unloading operations,control of facility run-off,adequate training of workers,provision of
spill containment structures or equipment,and establishment of measures and equipment for
emergency response.
5) Each permitted User is required to notify IEUA and SAWPA,immediately upon the occurrence of
an accidental discharge of substances, slug loads and/or spills that may enter the SARI.
E. Hazardous Waste Discharge Reporting Requirements
The Pennittee shall notify IEUA, on behalf of SAWPA, in writing, of any discharge into the SARI of a
substance that is designated as a hazardous waste according to 40 CFR Part 261. The Permittee shall
complete and submit a Notification Report of the Discharge of Hazardous Wastes. Only hazardous wastes
according to federal regulations need be considered for this reporting. A form for the report is available from
IEUA. Notification must be sent to IEUA,SAWPA,OCSD,USEPA and the California State Department of
Toxic Substances Control.
A new notification report must be submitted if there is substantial change in the volume or characteristics of
the hazardous waste present in the discharge. Notification to IEUA,SAWPA and OCSD of the discharge of
hazardous wastes shall be made in advance.A new notification report shall also be required if there are new
regulations that identify additional waste as hazardous.The new notification report most be submitted within
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ninety(90)days of the effective date of the new regulations. As part of the notification report,the Permittee
most also certify that it has a program in place to reduce the volume and toxicity of the hazardous wastes
generated,to the degree the Perm ittee has determined to be economically practical. The notification report
shall include the following information to the extent the information is readily known and available to the
Permittee:
a) Name of the hazardous waste,
b) EPA hazardous waste number,
c) Type of sewer discharge conducted(continuous,batch,or others),and
d) Estimated mass discharges of the hazardous constituent over one month and twelve months.
The notification is required to be made only once for each hazardous waste discharged. This notification
does not apply to constituents already reported under the Self-Monitoring Report requirements,if required.
F. Notification of Bypass
1) For anticipated bypass,the Pemrittee shall submit a written notice to the IEUA and SAWPA at least ten
(10)days before the actual date of the bypass.
2) For an unanticipated bypass,the Pernittee shall immediatelynotify LE.UA and SAWPA by telephone as
described in Section TV(B)(1)above,and submit a writtennotice within five(5)days. Thisnoticeshall
contain the following information:
a) A detailed description of the bypass,including the cause and duration;
b) A statement whether the bypass has been corrected;and
c) The actions being taken,or to be taken,to reduce,eliminate and/or prevent a recurrence ofthe
bypass.
G. Special Requirements
I) Pursuant to Section 103.0 of the SAWPA Ordinance, the General Manager of SAWPA shall
administer,implement and enforce the provisions of the SAWPA Ordinance. Anypoweri granted or
duties imposed upon the General Manager may be delegated by the General Manager to persons
acting in the beneficial interest or employ of SAWPA, but shall remain the responsibility of the
General Manager. In addition to the authority to prevent or eliminate discharges through
enforcement of discharge limitations and prohibitions, the General Manager shall, after informal
notice to the affected user, may immediately and effectively halt or prevent any discharge of
pollutants into the SARI System or tributaries thereto,by any means available,including physical
disconnection from the SARI System or tributaries thereto,whenever the wastewater discharge may
endanger reasonably appears to present an imminent endangerment to the health or welfare of the
community, the environment, or threatens to damage or interfere with the operation of the SARI
System or tributaries thereto or the collection system and treatment facilities of IEUA or OCSD.
Such discharges may be halted or prevented without regard to the compliance by the user with other
provisions of this Ordinance.
The Permittee is required to submit, and retain a copy on-site,a Contingency Plan that details the
actions that will be taken in the event of an emergency or other event that causes IEUA,SAWPA or
OCSD to shut down the SARI Line. Said Plan shall include,but is not limited to the following:
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a) A list of names and telephone numbers of emergency contacts that can be reached 24 hours
a day. The Permittee shall provide IEUA,on an annual basis(January),a list containing the
names and phone numbers of contacts who can be reached 24 hours a day in the event of an
emergency with the SARI discharge.
b) A written plan that describes all available alternatives to discharging to the SARI Line,
including on-site storage,hauling,ceasing the discharge,or directing all wastewater flows to
IEUA. The Permittee shall develop such plan,update and provide to IEUA, on behalf of
SAWPA, annually in January.
2) The permitted Users shall reimburse IEUA and SAWPA surcharge fee, if any, resulting
from the permitted User's discharge to the SARI. The permitted User shall reimburse IEUA
and/or SAWPA for all costs incurred as a result of any enforcement action.
3) The permitted Users are required to notify IEUA or SAWPA of any planned process changes or
other modifications which will alter the amount of or pollutant strength of any wastewater which is
discharged to the SARI System,30 days prior to the actual implementation of the changes.
4) IEUA may suspend service to any permitted User in order to stop an actual or threatened discharge
which presents or may present an imminent or substantial endangerment to health or welfare of
persons or the environment,or which causes interference to the NRWS,SARI,or OCSD's POT W,
or if the permitted Users have failed to obtain a valid wastewater discharge permit.
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Appendix A
DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Limit Sample Frequency Foot
Type Note
Arsenic(As),Total 2.0 mg/l,Max for any 1 day Composite Not Required 1,2
Cadmium(Cd),Total 1.0 mg/l,Max for any 1 day Composite Not Required 1,2
Chromium(Cr),Total 2.0 mg/l,Max for my 1 day Composite Not Required 1,2
Copper Cu),Total 3.Om ,Max for my 1 day Com osite Not Required 1,2
Cyanide(CN),Total 5.0 mg/l,Max for my time Grab Not Required 1,2
Lead(Pb),Total 2.0 mg/l,Max for my 1 day Composite Not Required 1,2
Mercury H ,Total 0.03 mg/l,Max for my 1 day Com osite Not Required 1,2
Nickel(Ni),Total 10.0 mg/l,Max for my 1 day Composite Not Required 1,2
Silver(A ),Total 5.0 mg/l,Max for my 1 day Composite Not Required 1,2
Zinc Zn ,Total 1 O.Om /l,Max at anytime Com osite Not Re aired 1,2
Oil&Grease on-Polar Origins) 100 mg/l,Max at my time Grab Not Required 1,2,3
6.0- 12.0, Standard pH Unit,
pH time Grab Not Required 1,2
Mm/Max at an
Total Dissolved Solids TDS Not Specified Composite Not Required 1,2
Sulfides(Total) 5.0 mg/l,Max at my time Grab Not Required 1,2
Sulfides(Dissolved) 0.5 mg/l,Max at my time Grab Not Required 1,2
Total Suspended Solids(TSS) Surcharge Threshold Composite Not Required 1,2,4
Biological Oxygen Demand(BOD) Surcharge Threshold Composite Not Required 1,2,5
Polychlorinated Biphenyl's PCB's * 0.01 m ,Max at an three Grab Not Required 1,2,7
Pesticides * 0.01 mg/l,Max at my time Grab Not Required 1,2,7
Total Toxic Organics(TTO)(*) 0.58 mg/l,Max at my time Grab Not Required 1,2,6,7
140°Fahrenheit(60° Not Required
Temperature Centigrade),Max at an time Grab 1,2
Silica Not Specified Composite Not Required 1,2
Total Hardness Not Specified C
omposite Not Required 1,2
Volatile Suspended Solids VSS Not Specified site Not Re aired 1,2
Dissolved Or anic Carbon DOC Not S ecified site Not Re ratedAverage Wastewater Discharge 51,000 GPD(Estimated)Maximum Wastewater Dischar a 82,000 GPD Estimated uous Continuously
(*)Refer to Appendix C for listed pollutants
Footnote:
1. A composite sample shall be a collection of at least 12 discrete samples obtained at equal flow proportioned
or time intervals for the duration of the discharge over a representative workday not to exceed a 24-hour
period. A grab sample shall be an individual sample collected in less than 5 minutes.
2. Refer to Section III(A) for monitoring periods and submittal requirements. The semi-annual monitoring
periods are July 1 through December 31 and January 1 through June 30 of each fiscal year.
3. Non-polar oil and grease must be analyzed using EPA Method 1664 — Silica Gel Treated n-Hexane
Extractable Material (Method 1664 SGT-HEM).
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4. A quality surcharge will be assessed for monthly Total Suspended Solids(TSS)discharge exceeding the level
indicated in the IEUA Resolution which is adopted each July by the IEUA Board of Directors.The surcharge
will be assessed based on an arithmetic mean of available analysis results obtained from all representative
samples,composite or grab,taken during a calendar month.The arithmetic mean shall be used for surcharge
assessment for the months in which sampling results are not available.The surcharge does not eliminate any
liability for excessive discharge of TSS that may cause severe impact to wastewater quality in IEUA sewer
system. IEUA issue surcharge invoice once for each quarterly monitoring period noted in(1)above.
5. A surcharge may be assessed for monthly Biological Oxygen Demand(BOD)discharge exceeding the level
indicated in the IEUA Resolution which is adopted each July by the IEUA Board of Directors.The surcharge
will be assessed based on an arithmetic mean of available analysis results obtained from all representative
samples,composite or grab,taken during a calendar month.The arithmetic mean shall be used for surcharge
assessment for the months in which sampling results are not available.The surcharge does not eliminate any
liability for excessive discharge of BOB that may cause severe impact to wastewater quality in IEUA sewer
system. IEUA issue surcharge invoice once for each quarterly monitoring period noted in(1)above.
6. Total toxic organics (TTO) shall mean the sum of concentration of each of the toxic organic compounds
found in the discharge at a concentration greater than 0.010 mg/l. The toxic organic compounds that make
up the TTO are listed in the Appendix C.
Analysis for TTO shall be in conformance with EPA Test Methods or Standard Methods. IEUA may reduce
the number of listed toxic organic compounds based on representative TTO sampling results obtained during
the last 24 months.
7. Sampling for this parameter can be reduced if previous sampling date indicates satisfactory compliance with
discharge requirement.
8. Grab sample can be used to assess ammonia loading.Analysis for ammonia shall be conducted in accordance
with EPA Method 350 as specified in 40 CFR 136.3.
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Appendix B
IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance and SAWPA Ordinance
The IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance(currently No. 62)is available from www.lEUA.ore
The SAWPA Ordinance(currently No. 5 with Amendment No. 1)is available from www.SAWPA.ore
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Appendix C
Pollutants Identified as Polychlorinated Biphenyls,Pesticides, and Total Toxic Organics
Appendix C-1 -Polychlorinated Biphenyls
PCB-1016
PCB-1221
PCB-1232
PCB-1242
PCB-1248
PCB-1254
PCB-1260
Appendix C-2—Pesticides
Aldrin
BHC
BHC
BHC
BHC
Chlordane
4,4'-DDD
4,4'-DDE
4,4'-DDT
Dieldrin
Endosulfan I
Endosulfan II
Endosulfan sulfate
Eldrin
Endrin aldehyde
Heptachlor
Heptachlor expoxide
Toxaphene
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Appendix C-3-Total Toxic Organics
acenaphthene endrin 3,3-dichlorobenzidine
acenaphthylene endrin aldehyde 1,1-dichloroethane
acrolein ethylbenzene 1,2dichloroethane
acrylonitrile fluoranthene l,ldichloroethene
aldrin fluorene 2,4dichlorophenol
anthmcene heptachlor 1,2dichloropropane
BHC heptachlor epoxide 2,4dimethylphenol
BHC hexachlorobenzene 2,4dinitrophenol
BHC hexachlorobutadiene 2,4dinitrotoluene
BHC hexachlorocyclopentat iene 2,6dinitrotoluene
benzene hexachloroethane 1,2diphenylhydrazine
benzidine indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol
benzo(a)anthmcene isophorone 2-nitrophenol
benzo(a)pyrene methylene chloride 4-nitrophenol
benzo(b)fluoranthene N-nitrosodi-n-propylamme 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-
benzo(ghi)perylene N-nitrosodimethylamine dioxin
benzo(k)fluoranthene N-nitrosodiphenylamine 1,1,2,2-tetmchloroethene
benzyl butyl phthalate naphthalene 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene
bis(2chloroethoxy)methane nitrobenzene 1,1,1-trichlomethane
bis(2chloroed )ether pentachlorophenol 1,1,2-trichlomethane
bis(2chloroisopropyl)ether phenanthrene 2,4,6-trichlorophenol
bis(2-ethylhexyllphthalate phenol
bromodichloromethane pyrene
bromoform tetrachloroethene
bromomethane toluene
carbon tetrachloride toxaphene
chlordane trans-1,2dichloroethene
chlorobenzene trichloroethene
chlorcethane vinyl chloride
chloroform 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether
chloromenthane 4-chloro-3-methylphenol
chrysene 2-chloroethyl vinyl ether
di-n-butyl phthalate 2-chloronapthalene
di-n-octyl phthalate 2-chlorophenol
eibenzo(a,h)anduacene 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether
dibromochloromethane 4,4-DDD
dieldrin 4,4-DDE
diethyl phthalate 4,4-DDT
dimethyl phthalate 1,2dichlorobenzene
endosulfan l 1,3dichlorobenzene
endosulfan 11 1,4dichlorobenzene
endosulfan sulfate
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Appendix D
Permitted Generators and Truckers Hauling Wastewater to the Disposal Station
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INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY
CONTINGENCY PLAN
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO.SSP027
IEUA's contingency plan is to maintain the operations of the SARI line and effectively serve the
permitted Users which discharge to the IEUA Tracked Wastewater Disposal Station (Disposal Station).
This contingency plan addresses the available alternatives to discharging to the Disposal Station and also
contains a list of IEUA employees to contact in case of an emergency. IEUA shall update and submit this
contingency plan annually in January to SAWPA.
Emergency Contacts:
In case of emergency, the following IEUA employees shall be contacted in the following order.
The contacts below can be reached 24 hours a day in the event that there is an emergency with the
discharge to the SARI Line.
IEUA Employee Primary Contact Secondary Contact
Phone Number Phone Number
Craig Proctor (909)993-1645 (909)573-5709
Martyn Draper (909)993-1643 (909)631-3708
Collections On-Call (951)675-1131 --
Jann Ritchie (909)732-2240 --
Randy Lee (909)993-1810 (909)472-1722
Alternatives to Discharging to Disposal Station:
In the event that IEUA, SAWPA,and/or OCSD shuts down the SARI Line or the connection to the
SARI Line is damaged,the following alternatives shall be used to ensure that the permitted Users of
the Disposal Station can continue to dispose of wastewater.
1) Within an hour of notice regarding a shutdown of the SARI line,the Pernittee shall inform all
generators and haulers of wastewater(Appendix D)to cease transportation of wastewater to the
Disposal Station.
2) IEUA shall provide the generators and haulers alternative disposal sites for their wastewater.
3) IEUA shall inform all generators and haulers of the timeline for the resumption of disposal
services to the SARI Line or the Disposal Station within 24 hours of the line becoming
operational again.
Appendix E
IEUA Contingency Plan for Disposal Station
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INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY
CONTINGENCY PLAN
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO.SSP027
IEUA's contingency plan is to maintain the operations of the SARI line and effectively serve the
permitted Users which discharge to the IEUA Tracked Wastewater Disposal Station (Disposal Station).
This contingency plan addresses the available alternatives to discharging to the Disposal Station and also
contains a list of IEUA employees to contact in case of an emergency. IEUA shall update and submit this
contingency plan annually in January to SAWPA.
Emergency Contacts:
In case of emergency, the following IEUA employees shall be contacted in the following order.
The contacts below can be reached 24 hours a day in the event that there is an emergency with the
discharge to the SARI Line.
IEUA Employee Primary Contact Secondary Contact
Phone Number Phone Number
Craig Proctor (909)993-1645 (909)573-5709
Martyn Draper (909)993-1643 (909)631-3708
Collections On-Call (951)675-1131 --
Jann Ritchie (909)732-2240 --
Randy Lee (909)993-1810 (909)472-1722
Alternatives to Discharging to Disposal Station:
In the event that IEUA, SAWPA,and/or OCSD shuts down the SARI Line or the connection to the
SARI Line is damaged,the following alternatives shall be used to ensure that the permitted Users of
the Disposal Station can continue to dispose of wastewater.
1) Within an hour of notice regarding a shutdown of the SARI line,the Pernittee shall inform all
generators and haulers of wastewater(Appendix D)to cease transportation of wastewater to the
Disposal Station.
2) IEUA shall provide the generators and haulers alternative disposal sites for their wastewater.
3) IEUA shall inform all generators and haulers of the timeline for the resumption of disposal
services to the SARI Line or the Disposal Station within 24 hours of the line becoming
operational again.
Appendix F
Permittee Connection to SARI
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Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: International Rectifier
Industrial User Address: 41915 Business Park Drive,Temecula,CA 92590
Industrial User Permit Number: EMWD No. 552
WMMD Indirect User Discharge Permit No. DS-012
Industrial User Representatives: Mr. Pankaj Garg,Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Mr.Alan Follis,Technical/Outsourced Services Manager
Mr. Ignacio Verduzco,Technician
Indirect/Direct User: Direct User
Agency Area: Eastern Municipal Water District
Agency Representatives: Mr. Gregg Murray, EMWD Source Control Manager
Mr. Dennis Martz, EWMD Senior Source Control Inspector
Inspection Date: August 30,2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI Inspectors: Dr.John R. Parnell, Pretreatment Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering& Contracting (EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. To evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs, industrial users were selectively
inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or industry type.
On August 30, 2012, Environmental Engineering & Contracting, Inc. (EEC) completed a performance
evaluation of the regulatory controls at the International Rectifier (IR) facility located at 41915 Business
Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590. The facility is permitted by the Eastern Municipal Water District
(EWMD).
The inspection was conducted to evaluate whether EWMD has developed and implemented sufficient
measures to ensure that discharges from the IR facility into the IEBL comply with the terms and
conditions of all applicable agreements and regulations, including OCSD ordinance and 40 CFR 403.
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1.1 General and Process Description
The IR facility began operating in 1987.The facility uses complex acid-and solvent-etching techniques to
insert a series of various types of high-performance analog-, digital-, and mixed-signal integrated circuits
onto precut silicon wafers.Acid etching involves the use of hydrofluoric, sulfuric, hydrochloric,and nitric
and phosphoric acids.Solvent etching involves the use of xylene as well as an ethyl lactate base solvent.
The etching process is performed by a wide range of different etching machines located in ultra clean
rooms within the facility. Visitors entering the ultra-clean rooms must wear full-body overalls, head
covers, and face masks. Entry to the ultra-clean rooms was deemed unnecessary because no
wastewater connections could be traced back to the rooms.The facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days
per week and employs more than 600 workers who work in five alternate shifts.
The silicon wafers containing the integrated circuits are then sent to another IR facility in Mexico where
the wafers are cut into smaller parts.The smaller integrated circuits are then manufactured into finished
products by the addition of protective covers and contact pins. The finished products are used in
multiple applications including the automotive, commercial and industrial appliance, computer, and
cellular telephone industries.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
Wastewater is produced from a variety of washing and rinsing processes performed by the acid and
solvent etching machines. The etching machines use ultra-pure water to clean and rinse the silicon
wafers. The ultra-pure water is produced from potable water by extensive reverse osmosis and
deionization processes.Wastewater streams from the reject reverse osmosis and deionization processes
are considered process wastewaters because they are an integral part of the process required for the
manufacturing of integrated circuits.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
Wastewater from the etchers is separated into wastewater streams of low and high fluoride
concentration. Low concentration fluoride wastewater is collected in outside Tank T- 14, whereas high
concentration fluoride wastewater is collected in outside Tank T-13.The content of Tank T-13 is sent off-
site for treatment and disposal. Solvent wastes are also discharged to a separate tank and hauled off-
site by a hazardous waste tanker truck. Wastewater from Tank T-14 is first processed by the addition of
potassium hydroxide in a series of tanks in the neutralization system.
A pH regulation system recycles acid waste through the neutralization system until the correct pH is
attained. Neutralized wastewater is then circulated through one of two ultra reverse osmosis systems to
reclaim some of the water for reuse in the etchers.An estimated 1.8 gallons of water pass through the
plant for every gallon of water that is supplied by the potable water system. This results in a water
recycling rate of 80%.
Reject wastewater from the ultra reverse osmosis system is mixed in Tank T-9 with process wastewater
from the neutralization system, cooling tower reverse osmosis reject and the deionization regenerant.
Neutralization system wastewater can also be discharged to Tank T-10 for extra volume. Tanks T-9 and
T-10 are sampled at Sample Points 003 and 004, respectively. After final pH control at Tanks T-9 and
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T-10, the wastewater passes through a Vibratory Shear Enhanced Process (VSEP) unit where additional
water is reclaimed for recirculation to the etchers.
Final reject from the VSEP is mixed in Tank T-21 with other nonprocess wastewater before being
discharged through the tanker-truck pickup point (Sample Point 002) for disposal at EMWD's liquid-
waste hauler (LWH) discharge station. Sample Point 005 is located between the VSEP system and Tank
T-21 and is used to monitor wastewater discharge for compliance with the applicable categorical
standards.
The maintenance of the ultra-pure water producing systems (reverse osmosis and deionization) and the
operation of the wastewater treatment system are subcontracted by IR to Kurida America Inc.
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
The reject reverse osmosis wastewater in Tank T-21 and other wastewater streams from Tanks T-9 and
T-10 are discharged through a tanker truck coupling. A supervisor from the HTS hauling company is
stationed permanently on site to organize the collection and transport of the wastewater to the EMWD
LWH collection station.
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
This facility is correctly categorized as a categorical industrial user subject to 40 CFR Part 469 (Electrical
and Electronic Components Point Source Category), Subpart A, (Semiconductor Category) Paragraph
469.18 (Pretreatment Standards for New Sources; Existing Source for this category is prior to August 24,
1982).
2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
The facility is a categorical industrial user subject to a federal categorical standard and is therefore a
significant industrial user. The facility must comply with pretreatment requirements in 40 CFR 403,
including, but not limited to, national prohibitions in 40 CFR 403.5 and reporting requirements in 40 CFR
403.12.
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
The IR facility was issued permit no. 522 by EMWD. Permit no. 522 has an effective date of October 1,
2011, and an expiration date of September 30, 2013. Prior to the issuance of the permit by EMWD, the
IR facility was issued Permit No. DS-012 by the Western Municipal Water District (WMWD). Permit no.
DS-012 has an effective date of July 27,2011,and an expiration date of July 26,2013.
Wastewater from this facility was originally collected by tanker trucks and delivered to the WMWD LWH
disposal station. Currently, the wastewater is discharged at the EMWD LWH disposal station. The IR
facility retains both permits to ensure that disposal of its wastewater could still occur if any one of the
two disposal stations were out of service for any length of time.
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The permit developed by EMWD requires IR to collect a composite sample quarterly from sample points
002, 003 and 004. Sample composition is determined based on data from the facility on the percentage
discharge to each point within the 24-hour period covered by the sample collection event.
Sampling for the total toxic organics (TTO) requirement in the federal regulation is conducted twice per
year from sample point 005 as previously negotiated with OCSD. EMWD conducts all of the sampling
and the permittee is not required to submit compliance reports. Inspections of this facility are
performed on a quarterly basis by EMWD. EMWD also performs quarterly compliance sampling.
The current indirect discharge permit issued by EMWD was approved for structure and content by
SAWPA and OCSD. The indirect discharge to the IEBL and subsequently to OCSD's Wastewater
Treatment Plant originates from the permittee's categorical industrial processes. Therefore, the permit
must contain both the categorical limits, which apply at the end of process, and OCSD's local limits,
which apply at the end of pipe discharge point. In this instance, the Sample Point 005 is the end of
process sample point and the Sample Points 002, 003, and 004 are composited as the end of pipe
sample points.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 The facility was inspected and found to be in excellent operating condition. No immediate
problems were identified.
3.2 All pipes throughout the facility are clearly labeled.The labels indicate the pipe content and the
flow direction.
3.3 The water treatment system was found to be in good operating condition. No immediate
problems were identified.
3.4 The EMWD permit correctly identifies the difference between OCSD's TTO local limit(which only
requires an EPA 624 analysis) and the federal pretreatment standard for TTO in 40 CFR 469.18
(which requires both a 624 and 625 analysis). The WMWD permit does not distinguish between
these two limits and incorrectly compares the OCSD limit to the 40 CFR 469.18 limit by using the
most stringent limit for the single analysis.
3.S EMWD with assistance from OCSD diligently worked with the IR facility personnel to modify the
discharge system so that the federal TTO limit is sampled at the correct location (Sample Point
005). There is no evidence that WMWD exerted the same level of diligence and sought OCSD's
assistance in making the same determination. As a result, the sample points referenced in the
WMWD permit are no longer valid.
3.6 The WMWD permit briefly describes the etching processes performed by the permittee as part
of the classification of the industrial user. The EMWD permit simply refers to the permittee as
"performing processes subject to 40 CFR 469;' which is inadequate in the opinion of the audit
team.
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3.7 Wastewater is handled appropriately in all areas of the facility, and the IR facility is
implementing best management practices wherever possible.
3.8 The facility has an ongoing effort to conserve water by processing and recycling water at every
possible point in the system.
3.9 Taking photographs is not allowed inside the facility for security reasons.
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. EMWDPermit No SS2
B. WMMD Indirect User Discharge Permit No. DS-012
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APPENDIX A
EMWD PERMIT NO. 522
APPENDIX B
WMWD INDIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO.
DS-012
WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT VY11
GENERAL MANAGER 11
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INDIRECT USER
DISCHARGE PERMIT
Date: July 18,2011 .
Name: International Rectifier-HEXFET America
Address: 41915 Business Park Drive
Temecula,CA 92590
Attention: Mr. Gordon Lindert
REFERENCE: ISSUANCE OF INDIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT TO INTERNATIONAL
RECTIFIER - HEXFET AMERICA BY WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT
PERMIT NO. DS-012 NAICS NO. 334413
Dear Mr. Lindert:
The enclosed permit issues pollutant limitations for the industrial wastewater to be trucked fromthe
facility located at 41915 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590, to the Santa Ana Regional
Interceptor(SARI),hereinafter referred to as the Brine Line,for disposal. All discharges from this
facility,and actions and reports relating thereto,shall be in accordance withthe terms and conditions
of this permit and SAWPA Ordinance No.5 including any successors thereto.
If you wish to appeal or challenge any discharge limitations, pretreatment requirements, or
conditions imposed in this permit, a petition shall be filed for modification or reissuance of this
permit in accordance with the requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No. 5-Article 621.0,within 10
working days of the date of issuance.
"It is hereby certified that this permit was prepared based on information provided by a combination of
one or more of the following sources: the user's permit application, facts obtained during field
inspections of the user's wastewater generating activities,and additional information obtained from the
user." /
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oseph J. Hemosk$P.E.
Director of Engineering
Western Municipal Water District
Issued on July 18,2011 by
Western Mould a[Water District
14205 Meridian Parkway
Riverside,CA 92518
Western Municipal
Water District
Permit No.DS-012
INDIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. DS-012
Company Name and Address: International Rectifier-HENFET America
41915 Business Park Drive
Temecula,CA 92590
Contact: Gordon Lindert—(951)676-7500
Ignacio Verduzoo—(951)375-3024
Mailing Address: SAME
In accordance with the provisions of SAWPA Ordinance No.5,the above listed company is hereby
authorized to discharge industrial wastewater, from the above address, to the Brine Line, in
accordance with the discharge limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in
this permit. Compliance with this permit does not relieve the permittee of its obligation to comply
with SAWPA's and the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) wastewater regulations, all
pretreatment regulations,standards or requirements under local, State and Federal laws, including
any such laws,regulations,standards,or requirements that may become effective during the term of
this permit. OCSD is the owner operator of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTW)and is
recognized as the Control Authority by Federal Regulation 40CFR 403.12(a).
Noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of the
requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No.5,and shall subject the permittee to applicable enforcement
actions.
This permit shall became effective on: July 27,2011
and shall expire at midnight on: July 26,2013
The permittee shall not discharge any industrial wastewater after the date of expiration. If the
permittee wishes to continue hauling wastewater to the Brine Line after the expiration date, an
application must be filed for reissuance of this permit in accordance with the requirements of
SAWPA Ordinance No. 5.
BY: t
Jfsepfi J. BemoskyjP.E.
Director of Engineering
Issued on July 18, 2011
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PART 1 -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS
A. During the period of July 27, 2011, to midnight of July 26, 2013, the permittee is
authorized to haul the industrial wastewater specified in Part 1-C to the Brine Line from the
sample location(s)listed below.
Location Description
001 Sample location 001 is located at the Sample Port#Ifor the 35,000 gallon
Storage Tank(T-9 and T-10 combined), as shown on the diagram on page
12A.
002 Sample location 002 is located at the Sample Port#2 for the 39,000 gallon
Storage Tank(T-21),as shown on the diagram on page 12B
B. During the period of July 27,2011 to midnight of July 26,2013,the industrial wastewater
discharged from the four Storage Tanks(T-9,T-10,T-21 and T-303), shall not exceed the
discharge limitations specified in the Discharge Limitation Table(page 4).
C. International Rectifier - HEXFET America takes precut silicon wafers and makes
semiconductor computer chips,which are used for computer,peripheral,automotive,
and cellular telephone applications. The operations involved with the acid etching and
solvent etching are regulated under the requirements specified in:ELECTRICAL and
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS- Subpart A, Semiconductor Subcategory,40 CFR,
Part 469.18,PSNS.
I. Acid etching and solvent etching of the wafers are performed at this location. The
acid etching includes the use of Hydrofluoric, Sulfuric, Hydrochloric, Nitric, and
Phosphoric Acid. The solvent etching includes the use of Xylene and an Ethyl
Lactate Base Solvent.
2. The wastewater generated from the etching processes is neutralized and discharged to
one of the four Storage Tanks(17-9,T-10,T-21 and/or T-303).
3. The industrial wastewater(s)discharged from the permitted processes are required to
meet the discharge requirements specified in the Discharge Limitation Table(page
4).
4. International Rectifier - HEXFET America is required to notify WMWD of any
planned process changes or other modifications which will alter the amount of or
pollutant strength of any wastewater which is hauled to the Brine Line,30 days prior
to the actual implementation of the changes.
5. A diagram which details the designated sample location and all manufacturing and
wastewater generating processes which discharge to the four storage tanks(T-9,
T-10,T-21 and T-303), is included on page 12A and 12B,
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DISCHARGE LIMITATION TABLE
LOCAL CATEGORICAL.LNDT,
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BiologicalOxygenDemand-BOD - - - 15,000
Total Suspended Solids-TSS - - - - -
Arsenic 2.0 - - - -
Cadmium(Total) - 1.0 - - - -
Chromium(Toll) 2.0 - - - -
Copper(Total) 3.0 - - - -
lead(Total) 2.0 - - -
Mercury 0.03 - - - -
Nickel(Total) 10.0 - - - -
Silver(Total) 5.0 - - - -
Zinc(Total) 10.0 - - - -
Cyanide(Total) 5.0 - - - -
Cyanide(Amenable) 1.0 - - - -
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 0.01 - - - -
Pesticides 0.01 - - - -
Total Toxic Organics r 0.50' 1.37 N/A - -
Sulfide(Total) 5.0 - - - -
Sulfide(Dissolved) 0.5 - - - -
Oil/Grease(Mineral/Petroleum) 100.0 - - - -
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PART 2 -MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A. From the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until midnight on July 26, 2013, the
permittee shall monitor the wastewater to be hauled from the designated sample locations t, for the
following pollutants a/ the indicated frequency, during the first month of the EACH QUARTER,
(JANUARY, APRIL, JULY, OCTOBER). All required monitoring reports shall be completed and
submitted to WMWD to veria compliance with permit discharge limitations.
POLLUTANT FREQUENCY SAMPLE TYPE
Flow
PH First Load Hauled ofeach Quarter Grab
Biological Oxygen Demand Bi-Annual Grab
Total Suspended Solids Bi-Annual Grab
Arsenic First Load Hauled of each Quetta Grab
Cadmium First Load Hauled of each Quarter Grab
Chromium(Total) Fiat Load Hauled ofeach Ouarrcr Grab
Copper First Load Hauled ofeach Quarter Grab
Lead First Load Hauled ofeach Quarter Grab
Mercury First Load Hauled ofeach Quarter Grab
Nickel First Load Hauled ofeach Quarter Grab
Sdvat First Load Hauled ofeach Quarler Grab
Zinc First Load Hauled of each Quetta Grab
Cyanide(Total) N/A N/A
Cyanide(Amenable) N/A N/A
Polychlorinated Biphenyls N/A N/A
Pesticides N/A N/A
Total Toxic Organics a First Load Hauled of each Quarter° Grab'
Sulfide(Total) N/A N/A
Sulfide(Dissolved) N/A N/A
Oil and Grease(Mineral/Perolcum) First Load Hauled ofeach Quintet Grab
Total Hardness First Load Hauled of each Quarler Grab
Volatile Suspended Solids-VSS First Load Hauled ofeach Quarter Grab
Silica First Load Hauled ofeach Quarter Grab
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PART 2 -MONITORING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
B. All handling and preservation of collected samples and laboratory analyses of samples shall
be performed in accordance with 40 CFR,Part 136,and amendments thereto unless specified
otherwise in the monitoring conditions of this permit. If the Indirect Discharger chooses to
perform self monitoring, in lieu of a contracted laboratory, a report detailing the sample
collection and preservation procedures must be submitted to WMWD for review and
approval. Samples collected by the Indirect Discharger prior to WMWD approval of the
SOP will be considered invalid.
C. Monitoring of industrial wastewater shall be conducted at the Sample Location specified in
the diagram on pages 12A and 12B.
1. All samples are required to be collected from the contents of the Storage Tank,which
is to be hauled to the Brine Line for disposal.
2. Samples are required to be collected from Sample Port #1 for loads hauled from
Storage Tanks T-9 and T-10 and from Sample Port#2 for loads hauled from storage
Tank T-21.
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PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. MONITORING REPORTS
All requred monitoring results shall be summarized and reported on an INDIRECT
DISCHARGER MONITORING REPORT FORM provided by WMWD. This report
form shall indicate the compliance status and concentration and/or mass value of all
pollutants in the wastewater for which sampling and analyses were performed. The required
Monitoring Report Form shall include the following:
1. Certified Laboratory Report
2. Signed Certified Statement Form
All applications, reports, or information submitted to WMWD must include a Signed
Certified Statement.
All required Quarterly monitoring reports shall be submitted to WMWD by the last day of
the Second Mouth of each Quarter,(February,May,August,November),to verify the
wastewater hauled to the Brine Line is in compliance with permit discharge limitations.
Failure to submit the required Reporting Forms shall result in the permittee being in violation
of their Indirect User Discharge Permit. Any incomplete monitoring results shall be returned
to the pennittee for completion. If the monitoring results are not submitted within 30 days of
the due date,the permittee shall be considered in Significant Noncompliance (SNC)and a
Notice of Violation(NOV)will be issued. If no wastewater was hauled to the Brine Line
during the monitoring period,a letter stating this fact shall be submitted to WMWD in
Hen of the required monitoring report.
B. ADDITIONAL MONITORING
If the pennittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the
permittee shall use test procedures prescribed in 40 CFR,Part 136,or amendments thereto,
or otherwise approved by EPA or as specified in this permit. The results of such monitoring
shall be reported as required in Part 3A above. All additional monitoring reports for samples
collected during each quarter are required to be submitted to WMWD no later than the last
day of the specific quarter(March,June, September,December).
C. AUTOMATIC RESAMPLING
If the results of the pennittee's wastewater analyses indicate a violation has occurred, the
pennittee must:
1. Notify WMWD of the violation within 24 hours of receiving such results from the
laboratory.
2. Repeat the sampling and analysis of the pollutams(s) found to be in violation, and
submit in writing, within 30 days of the first violation, the results of this second
analysis along with the resson(s)for the pollutant violation(s),and corrective actions
that will be completed to avoid noncompliance with permit conditions once the
wastewater contained in the storage tank is actually discharged to the Brine Line.
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PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
D. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE REPORT
The permittee shall notify WMWD immediately upon occurrence of an accidental discharge
of substances prohibited by SAWPA Ordinance No. 5 (Article 523.0),or any slug loads or
spills that may commingle with the wastewater,which is hauled offsite for disposal at the
Brine Line. In the event of a spill, Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) shall be
notified immediately by telephone at one of the following:OCSD Control Center(714)593
-7025,OCSD Source Control Manager(714)593-7410 and Western Municipal Water
District (WMWD) shall be notified at (951) 789-5000 or the 24 Hour Emergency
Number(951)789-5109. During normal business hours,SAWPA shall be notified by
telephone at(951)354-4220. A written report detailing the date and time of the discharge,
location of discharge, the type of waste, including concentration and volume, and any
corrective actions taken must be received by WMWD within five (5)working days of the
spill. The notification of the accidental release, in accordance with this section, does not
relieve the permittee from the reporting requirements of local,State,or Federal laws. The
report shall specify the following:
1. Description and cause of the upset, slug or accidental discharge,the cause thereof,
and the impact on the permittee's compliance status. The description shall also
include the location of the discharge,type, concentration and volume of waste.
2. Duration ofnoncompliance including exact dates and times ofnoncompliance,and if
noncompliance continues,the time by which compliance is reasonably expected to
occur.
3. All steps taken or to be taken to reduce,eliminate,and prevent recurrence of such an
upset, slug,accidental discharge, or other conditions of noncompliance.
E. FACILYTY WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN (FWMP)
All permitted industrial users as may be determined and notified by the General
Manager may be required to develop and maintain a FWMP.The FWMP may consist
of the following documents.
1. Toxic Organic Management Plan (TOMP) A TOMP is required of all categorical
industrial users which are permitted to submit A TOMP in lieu of required pollutant
monitoring. SAWPA/WMWD reserves the right to require Total Toxic Organic .
monitoring of all users regardless of the user being allowed to submit a TOMP.
2. Slue Discharge Prevention Control Plan (SDPCP) Within a given time period the
SDPCP is required of all industrial users which are classified as Significant Industrial
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Users,have Batch Discharge provisions, stored chemicals or materials,or the potential
for a Slug Discharge which, if discharged to the IEBL System or tributaries thereto,
would violate any of the prohibited discharge requirements of SAWPA's Ordinance. A
SDPCP showing facilities and operation procedures to provide this protection shall be
submitted to the General Manager for review and approval before implementation.Each
user shall implement its SDPCP as submitted or modified after such plan has been
reviewed and approved by the General Manager. Review and approval of such plan and
operations procedures by the General Manager shall not relieve the user from
responsibility to modify its facility as necessary to meet the requirements of this
ordinance. Any user required to develop and implement an SDPCP shall submit a plan
which addresses,at a minimum the following.
a. Description of discharge practices, including non-routine batch discharges;
b. Description of stored chemical;
c. Procedures for immediately notifying WMWD of any accidental or
slug discharge. Such notification must also be given for any discharge
which would violate any of the standards set forth in SAWPA Ordinance
No. 5 and any local, state or federal regulations; and
d. Procedures to prevent adverse impact from any accidental or slug
discharge. Such procedures include,but are not limited to inspection and
maintenance of storage areas,handling and transfer of materials,loading
and unloading operations, control of plant site runoff,worker training,
building of containment structures or equipment,measures for containing
toxic organic chemicals(including solvents),and/or measures and
equipment for emergency response.
The Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be updated whenever changes occur in
any of the addressed areas;chemicals are added or replaced;processes or plumbing are
rerouted or changed;pretreatment facilities are modified or replaced;operations and/or
maintenance procedures are modified; or personnel listed in the plan are replaced,
changed, or removed.
During routine inspection,the Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be
reviewed by the responsible party and either;
1. Updated and resubmitted,or
2. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the Slug Discharge
Control Plan has occurred.
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3. Pretreatment System Operations and Maintenance Manual Such a manual shall
be submitted by all industrial users operating and maintaining pretreatment equipment
for the removal of pollutants from wastewater.
4. Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Manaeement Plan Such a plan is
required of all industrial users that use or posses hazardous materials or generate
hazardous waste. A city or county Fire Department required Business Emergency Plan
may be submitted for this management plan.
5. Waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan(WM/PPP)
a. A waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan WM/PPP is required of any
industrial user:
1. For whom the General Manager has determined such WM/PPP is necessary to
achieve a water quality objective;
2. Determined by the State or Regional Board to be a chronic violator,and the State
or Regional Board or WMWD General Manager determines that a WM/PPP is
necessary;or
3. That significant contributions or has the potential to significantly contribute to the
creation of a toxic hot spot as defined in Water Code Section 13391.5.
b. A WM/PPP required of an industrial user shall include all of the following:
1. An analysis of one or more of the pollutants,as directed by the State Board,
regional Board or WMWD,that the user discharges to the IEBL System or
tributaries thereto,description of the sources of the pollutants,and a
comprehensive review of the processes used by the user that resulted in the
generation and discharge of the pollutants.
2. An analysis of the potential for pollution prevention to reduce the generation of the
pollutants,including the application of innovative and alternative technologies and
any adverse environmental impacts resulting from the use of those methods.
3. A detailed description of the tasks and time schedules required to investigate and
implement various elements of pollution prevention techniques.
4. A statement of the user's pollution prevention goals and strategies, including
priorities for short-tern and long-terns action.
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5. A description of the user's existing pollution prevention methods.
6. A statement that the user's existing and planned pollution prevention strategies do
not constitute cross media pollution transfers unless clear environmental benefits of
such an approach me identified to the satisfaction of WMWD and infomlation that
supports that statement.
7. Proof of compliance with the Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and
Management Review Act of 1989(article 11.9(commencing with Section 25244.12)
of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code) if the user is also
subject to that act.
8. An analysis,to the extent feasible,of the relative costs and benefits of the possible
pollution prevention activities.
9. A specification of, and rationale for, the technically feasible and economically
practicable pollution prevention measures selected by the user for implementation.
Any user who fails to complete a WM/PPP required by WMWD the State or Regional Board,
submits a plan that does not comply with this Section,or fails to implement a plan required
by WMWD or the State or Regional Board, shall be liable to WMWD for any civil penalty
assessed administratively by WMWD or by a court in accordance with this Ordinance,
including any attorneys fees incurred by WMWD.
The FWMP shall be updated whenever changes occur in any of the addressed areas;
chemicals are added or replaced; processes or plumbing are rerouted or changed;
pretreatment facilities are modified or replaced;operations and/or maintenance procedures
are modified; or personnel listed in the plan are replaced,changed, or removed.
During routine inspection,the FWMP shall be reviewed by the responsible party and either:
1. Updated and resubmitted, or
2. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the FWMP has
occurred.
F. All reports required by this permit shall be submitted to Western Municipal Water
District at the following address:
Western Municipal Water District
Attention: Pretreatment Services
450 E. Alessandro Blvd.
Riverside,CA 92508-2449
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PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS
A. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
Perntittee is required to comply with the general prohibitions and limits on discharges set
forth in Article 2 of SAWPA's Ordinance:
1. Prohibited Discharges
2. Prohibition on Dilution
3. Limitations on Surface Runoff and Groundwater
4. Limitations on Unpolluted Water
5. Prohibition on Domestic Wastewater and Septage Waste
6. Limitations on Radioactive Waste
7. Prohibition on the Use of Grinders
8. Limitations on Point of Discharge
9. Limitations on Wastewater Strength and Characteristics
10. Prohibition on Infectious Waste
11. Limitations on Disposal of Spent Solutions and Sludges
B. CIVIL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance; or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limitation;or any suspension or revocation order shall be liable for a
civil penalty pursuant to Article 6 of SAWPA's Ordinance, for each day on which such
violation occurs.
C. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limit,is guilty of amisdemeanor,whichupon conviction is punishable
by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars($1,000),or imprisonment for not more than six
(6)months in jail or both.Each day in violation constitutes a new and separate violation and
shall be subject to the penalties contained herein.
D. ENFORCEMENT
Specific enforcement provisions have been adopted by SAWPA to govern discharges to the
Brine Line by all discharge Permittees. These are outlined in Article 6 of SAWPA's
Ordinance.
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E. DUTY TO COMPLY
The permittee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in SAWPA's
Ordinance and any attachments to this permit.
F. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provisions of those permit limits and/or
requirements,or the application thereof,to the Permittee is held invalid,the remainder ofthe
permit limits and/or requirements shall remain in full force and effect.
G. PERMIT TRANSFER PROHIBITIONS
Permits issued under SAWPA's Ordinance are for a specific user,for a specific operation at a
specific location,and create no vested rights.Discharge permits,their concentration limits or
their mass emission rates shall not be transferred for an operation at a different location.
H. PERMITS-CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
Except as expressly authorized in writing by WMWD,the permit shall be void upon the sale
or transfer of ownership for which this permit is issued.The Permittee shall notify WMWD
in writing 60 days prior to the transfer of ownership and shall give a copy of the existing
permit to the new owner or operator.
I. FEES
Users shall pay WMWD all charges and associated fees as outlined in Western Municipal
Water District's associated resolutions.
J. PERMIT TYPE
Class II Wastewater Discharge Permit(Indirect—Categorical).
K PERMIT DURATION
Class II permits, as described in Article 4 of SAWPA's Ordinance, shall be issued for a
period not to exceed three years..Ninety days prior to expiration of the permit,the Permittee
shall apply for renewal of the permit in accordance with Article 4 of SAWPA's Ordinance.
At that time, WMWD will review the file, determine any new or modified conditions,and
then a permit may be re-issued.
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L. INSPECTION AND SAMPLING CONDITIONS
SAWPA,OCSD,WMWD and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA may inspect
the wastewater generating and disposal facilities and sample the discharge of any Permittee
to ascertain whether the intent of the Ordinance is being met and the Permittee is complying
with all requirements.
SAWPA,OCSD,WMWD and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA shall have the
right to set up on the Permittee's property such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling
or metering operations.Where a Permittee has security measures in force,the Permittee shall
make necessary arrangements to insure that personnel from SAWPA, OCSD, and/or other
representatives will be permitted to enter without delay for the purpose of performing their
specific responsibilities.
Persons or occupants of premises where wastewater is created or discharged shall allow
SAWPA, OCSD, WMWD and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA reasonable
access during the nomml working day to all parts of the wastewater generating and disposal
facilities for the purposes of inspection and sampling.
M. OTHER CONDITIONS
1. Permittee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in SAWPA's
Ordinance and any attachments to this permit.
2. Pemuttee shall maintain records of waste hauling, reclamation, wastewater
pretreatment,monitoring device,recording charts,calibration reports,effluent flow
and sample analysis data on the site of the wastewater generation. All records are
subject to inspection and shall be copied as needed.All records must be kept on the
site of wastewater generation for a minimum period of three years.The records
retention period may be extended beyond three years in the event criminal or civil
action is taken or an extensive company history is required.
3. The terms and condition of an issued permit may be subject to modification by
WMWD during the life of the permit. The Permittee shall be informed of any change
in the permit limitations,condition or requirements at least forty-five(45)days prior
to the effective date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the permit shall
include a reasonable time schedule for compliance.
4. The Permittee is hereby made aware that the strength of the wastewater discharged to
the Brine Line may result in a surcharge fee in addition to the volumetric fee. Please
check with the member agency for details regarding BOD and TSS surcharge fees.
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PART 5—SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST AND CONTINGENCY PLAN TO CEASE THE
DISCHARGE TO THE BRINE LINE
1.The Permittee shall provide WMWD,on a Bi-Annual basis(January and
July),a list containing the names and phone numbers of contacts who
can be reached 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency with the
Brine Line discharge.
2.The Permittce shall develop and annually(January)submit to WMWD a
Contingency Plan to either cease discharge to the BRINE Line, or
reroute the discharge to the local POTW or other approved
alternative.
PART 6- COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE
A. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE PROGRESS REPORTS:
When required, compliance schedule progress reports shall be submitted at a minimum
frequency of every 30 days until compliance with discharge requirements or SAWPA
Ordinance No.5 is obtained. These reports shall contain dates for pretreatment equipment
design completion,building permit submittal date,construction starting date, construction
updates,construction completion date,employee training completion date,date of achieving
final compliance, and/or any other required information. Samples may be required to be
collected to demonstrate compliance. The samples shall be collected in accordance with the
requirements of this permit.
B. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE REPORTING:
No later than on the respective compliance schedule dates, the permittee shall submit to
WMWD a report including,at a minimum,whether or not it complied with the increment of
progress to be met on such date and, if not,the date on which it expects to comply with the
increment of progress,the reasons for delay,and the steps being taken to return the project to
the schedule established. In no case shall any milestone in the compliance schedule exceed
nine months.
PART 7-FACILITY WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
A. TOXIC ORGANIC MANAGEMENT PLAN(TOMP)REQUIREMENTS
International Rectifier - HEXFET America is required to submit the following
provisions of the Facility Waste Management Plan:
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1. Electrical and Electronic Components regulations(40 CFR469.13(d))allow the
permiee to submit a Toxic Organic Management Plan(TOMP)to WMWD in
lieu of sampling for Total Toxic Organics (TTO's). The TOMP is required to
contain the following provisions:
a. The toxic organic compounds used;
b. The method of disposal used instead of dumping, such as reclamation,
contract hauling or incineration; and
C. Procedures for ensuring that toxic organics do not routinely spill or leak
into the wastewater. International Rectifier - HEXFET America is
required to submit the required TOMPto SAWPA within 30 days after the
first load has been hauled to the SARI System for disposal.
2. Electrical and Electronic Components regulations (40 CFR 469.13 (c)), also,
require the Categorical Industrial User to submit the following certification
statement as a comment on all required Discharge Monitoring Reports.
Based on my inquiry of the person or persons directly responsible for managing
compliance with the permit limitation [or pretreatment standard]for total toxic
organics (TTO), I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, no
dumping of concentrated toxic organics into the wastewaters has occurred since
filing of the last discharge monitoring report. I further certify that this facility
is implementing the toxic organic management plan submitted to the permitting
]or control] authority.
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E NVI RO N M E NTi4LENGINEERING & CONTRACTING, INC.
Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: Metal Container Corporation
Industrial User Address: 10980 Inland Avenue, Mira Loma,CA91752
Industrial User Permit Number: SARI-EMS-101332431
Industrial User Representatives: Mr. Killam Johnson, EHS Manager II
Mr. Diego Genera, Operations Manager
Mr.Jason Holtgrewe, Engineering Manager
Mr.Wayne Cook,Treatment System Operator
Indirect/Direct User: Direct User
Agency Area: Jurupa Community Services District
Agency Representatives: Mr. Dan Ducasse,JCSD Industrial Wastewater Inspector
Ms. Marce Billings,JCSD Source Control Supervisor
Mr.John Jackson,JCSD Industrial Wastewater Inspector
Mr. Benjamin Burgett,G &G Environmental Compliance Inc.,
Consultants to Western Municipal Water District
Inspection Date: August 27,2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI Inspectors: Dr.John R. Parnell, Pretreatment Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering&Contracting(EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. To evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs, industrial users were selectively
inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or industry type in order to evaluate the
performance ofthe pretreatment programs.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste streams
that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a direct
connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at liquid waste hauler (LWH) discharge
stations varies. The quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or two
truckloads per week to 100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect dischargers is
disposed of at discharge stations using a commercial LWH permitted by SAWPA.
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Industrial User Inspection Report:Metal Container Corporation November 1,2012
On August 27, 2012, EEC completed a performance evaluation of the regulatory controls at the Metal
Container Corporation facility located at 10980 Inland Avenue, Mira Loma, CA 91752. The facility is
permitted, inspected and monitored directly by Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD).1CSD issued
Permit No. SARI-EMS-101. The permit effective date is January 1, 2012, and its expiration date is
December 31,2014.
The inspection was conducted to evaluate whether the Metal Container Corporation has developed and
implemented sufficient measures to ensure that discharges into the IEBL comply with the terms and
conditions of all applicable agreements and regulations, including OCSD ordinances and 40 CFR 403.
1.1 General and Process Description
Metal Container Corporation is one of the Anheuser-Busch Companies that manufactures 30 to 12
million aluminum cans from sheet aluminum for all types of beer and other drinks. The facility began
production in 1995 and has discharged into the IEBL since that year.
The production of cans entails a series of processes: First, "cups" are produced directly from aluminum
sheets by a series of stamping machines.The cups are then washed in a series of three six-stage counter
current washers. Drawing machines are used to draw out the cups to form the complete can body with
an open top.Various colored logos are then applied to the can bodies by printing machines. Finished can
bodies are stacked on pallets and transported to other locations where the can top is added after cans
are filled.The facility is continuously operational with 177 employees working 12-hour shifts.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
All potable water used in the manufacturing of cans is purified using a reverse osmosis(RO)system or a
deionization (DI) process. The primary source of wastewater is the washing of the cups by the three
industrial washing machines. Other wastewater sources originate from the cupping and drawing
processes (through an oil splitter unit), RO reject water, DI regenerant water, cooling tower blowdown,
boiler blowdown, and a small amount of oily wash-down water. All these wastewater sources are
considered a part of the integral process and are not considered "dilute" with respect to categorical
standards.The facility uses approximately 200,000 gallons of water per day.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
The wastewater treatment system consists of three large equalization tanks feeding a four-stage
reactor. In the first stage, sulfuric acid is added to lower the pH to 2.0 and to break the chemical
emulsion. Breaking the emulsion allows the oil to rise to the surface.The second stage consists of a oil
skimming with a rope mop. In stage three, lime is added to raise the pH to 8.0 for the cationic polymer
coagulation.
In the fourth stage, coagulated wastewater enters a clarifier for the separation of solids. The solids are
processed in a filter press. Sludge from the filter press is transported off-site to a nonhazardous landfill.
The filtrate from the press is returned to the clarifier.
The pH of the effluent from the clarifier is continuously monitored. A total facility flow sample point
containing both process and all other domestic waste is located in a monitoring manhole on Inland
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Avenue utilizing a Parshall flume and a bubbler type flow meter (Appendix A,Sampling Point, Photos 1
and 2).Site photographs were not taken because photography is prohibited inside the facility.
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
Process and domestic wastewater from the facility is directly discharged into the IEBL through a 10-inch
sewer lateral, located at 10980 Inland Avenue, that discharges into the JCSD sewer system. The JCSD
sewer system serves as a tributary to the IEBL.
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
This facility is correctly categorized as a categorical industrial user subject to 40 CFR 465 (Coil Coating
Point Source Category), Subpart D, (Can-making Subcategory) Paragraph 465.45 (Pretreatment
Standards for New Sources; existing source for this category is prior to February 10, 1983). Pretreatment
standards are production-based mass limits and are based on the wastewater discharge from the
manufacture of 1 million cans. The requirement for production per 1 million cans manufactured is
contained in 40 CFR 465.41,Subpart D, BPT Effluent Limitations.
2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
The facility is a categorical industrial user and is therefore a significant industrial user because it is
subject to a federal categorical standard. Metal Container Corporation must comply with pretreatment
requirements in 40 CFR 403, including but not limited to, national prohibitions in 40 CFR 403.5 and
reporting requirements in 40 CFR 403.12.
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
The permit contains the OCSD-required local limits and the categorical standards found in 40 CFR
465.45. Some parameters are required to be analyzed quarterly, some semi-annually and others
annually. No violations by the facility have ever been recorded.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 The facility was inspected and found to be in clean operating condition and no immediate
problems were identified.
3.2 The water treatment system was found to be in good operating condition and no immediate
problems were identified.
3.3 Metal Container Corporation is correctly identified as a categorical industrial user subject to 40
CFR 465.45 categorical standards, which are set correctly. There are no other categorical
operations.
3.4 Part 2A of the permit indicates that sampling must occur at various intervals but does not
indicate that two sample points must be used.
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3.5 The permit does not specify that the industry must provide production data for the number of
cans manufactured on the sampling day although it is included in the monitoring report in
Attachment S. Mass emission rate is calculated based on an estimate rather that an actual
production number.This is unacceptable in most cases.
3.6 Permit contains a few errors and omissions. The permit was not signed by the issuing agency
(JCSD)and is missing language in the first paragraph of page 2.
3.7 The permit prohibits the discharge of any wastewater with a pH lower that 5.0, whereas the
OCSD's pH limit is 6.0.
3.8 Under the general requirements for flow measurement, the permit requires that the selected
device must be capable of measuring flow with a maximum deviation of less than 10%. This
represents a lower accuracy than the 5% deviation required by OCSD. Flow meters with
accuracy of 5% are widely available and should be calibrated and operated according to
manufacturer's instructions.
3.9 A technician from Douglas Environmental Group collects samples and submits them to
TestAmerica for analysis. Reportedly, Douglas Environmental Group is performing the required
calibration of the flow meter, but no documentation of such was obtained.
3.10 Monitoring sheets (permit Attachments 4 and 5) indicate that different locations must be used
for federal and local limits, but this is not made clear in the body of the permit.
3.11 Federal law [40 CFR 403.12(e) and (h)] requires a minimum of semiannual monitoring for any
limits included in the permit.Annual sampling parameters should be increased to semiannual in
the monitoring table.
3.12 No specific best management practices were noted.
3.13 No record of any enforcement was observed in the past year. The discharge was apparently in
compliance with all permit limits and requirements.
3.14 The permit does not clearly describe two sampling locations. Part 3E of the permit identifies two
sampling locations but only describes the outfall (sewer manhole for the end of pipe local limits)
as Outfall 001 in Part 1A. The Table of Pollutants in the permit refers to one sampling point
(Outfall 001). The clarifier sampling location is mentioned in Section I.E. of the permit but it is
not included in the table heading.The same section of the permit states that samples should be
collected at either the clarifier or the manhole. The permit should be corrected to clearly
indicate the sampling point for the categorical limits and the sampling point for the local limits.
Also,the Discharge Limitation Table in Part 1G only notes limits from Outfall 001. Federal limits
do not apply at Outfall 001 without a combined waste-stream formula conversion. Further
investigation should be conducted to verify that domestic and industrial wastewater streams are
not comingled prior to discharge into the IEBL.
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Industrial User Inspection Report:Metal Container Corporation November 1,2012
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Site Photograph
B. Direct User Discharge Permit No.SARI-EMS-101332431
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APPENDIX A
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Industrial User Inspection Report:Metal Container Corporation November 1,2012
Photo 1
Manhole on Inland Avenue
Photographed by Najib Saadeh
Photo 2
Bubbler flow meter
Photographed by Najib Saadeh
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APPENDIX B
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE
PERMIT NO. SARI-EMS-101 332431
Kenneth J. McLaughlin, President
"ethryn Bogart, Vice President
ibert"Bob"Craig, Director
Betty A. Anderson, Director
Jane F. Anderson, Director
December 22, 2011
Mr. Randy Burch
Plant Manager
Metal Container Corporation
10980 Inland Avenue
Mira Loma, CA 91752
REFERENCE: ISSUANCE OF METAL CONTAINER CORPORATION'S CLASS 1 INDUSTRIAL
USER PERMIT BY JURUPA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
PERMIT NUMBER: SARI — EMS - 101 NAICS NO.
332431
Dear Mr. Burch:
Your application for issuance of an Industrial User Permit has been reviewed,
accepted and processed in accordance with JCSD's Pretreatment Ordinance.
The enclosed permit issues pollutant limitations for the industrial wastewater
discharged to the District's sewer from the facility located at 10980 Inland Avenue, Mira
Loma, CA 91752. All discharges from this facility, and actions and reports relating
thereto, shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. The
duration of the permit is three years. Metal Container Corporation will receive an
invoice for$3,000.00, the permit fee for three years.
This permit is primarily the same as the previous permit, but a few changes were
made. An additional sample location was listed, a notatation requiring a written request
for increased flow was included, a change to the type of sewer flow meter from an
ultrasonic to a bubbler type was updated, and Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC) was
added to the monitoring schedule.
If you wish to appeal or challenge any discharge limitations, pretreatment
requirements, or conditions imposed in this permit, a petition shall be filed for
modification or reissuance of this permit in accordance with the requirements of JCSD's
Pretreatment Ordinance, within 10 days of the date of issuance.
Sincerely,
Daniel M. DuCasse
Sewer Operations Manager
Copy: Gary DeFrese, WMWD
11201 Harrel Street, Mira Loma, CA 91752 •(951)685-7434. FAX(951)685-1153 Page 1
Kenneth J. McLaughlin, President
"athryn Bogart, Vice President
obert"Bob"Craig, Director
Betty A. Anderson, Director
Jane F. Anderson, Director
INDUSTRIAL USER PERMIT NUMBER: SARI—EMS— 101
Class 1 Permit: Categorical I.U.: 40 CFR 465, Subpart D Canmaking Subcategory
Company Name and Address: Metal Container Corporation
10980 Inland Avenue
Mira Loma, CA 91752
(951) 360-4501
In accordance with the provisions of JCSD's Pretreatment Ordinance, the above listed
company is hereby authorized to discharge industrial wastewater from the above
address, and through the ouffall identified herein, into the District's sewer system, in
accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
not relieve the permittee of its obligation to comply with all pretreatment regulations,
standards or requirements under local, State and Federal laws, including any such laws,
regulations, standards, or requirements that may become effective during the term of
this permit.
Noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of
JCSD's Pretreatment Ordinance, and shall subject the permittee to applicable
enforcement actions.
This permit shall become effective at midnight on: January 1, 2012
and shall expire at 11:59 PM on: December 31, 2014
The permittee shall not discharge any industrial wastewater after the date of expiration.
If the permittee wishes to continue discharging industrial wastewater after the expiration
date, an application must be filed for reissuance of this permit in accordance with the
requirements of JCSD's Pretreatment Ordinance, a minimum of 45 days prior to the
expiration date (November 15, 2014).
BY:
Daniel M. DuCasse
Sewer Operations Manager
Issued this 22nd day of December, 2011
11201 Harrel Street, Mira Loma, CA 91752•(951)685-7434 • FAX (951)685-1153 Page 2
Jurupa Community Services District
Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/1/12 — 12/31/14
PART 1 - DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS
A. POINT OF DISCHARGE
During the effective period of this permit, the permittee is authorized to
discharge industrial wastewater to the District's sewer system from the
oulfall(s) listed below.
Outfall Description
001 Ten (10) inch sewer lateral located at
10980 Inland Avenue which discharges into the
District's sewer system, which is tributary to the
Santa Ana Regional Interceptor (SARI).
B. PRETREATMENT REGULATIONS:
Permittee is subject to numerous federal and local regulations pertaining
to the discharge of industrial wastewater. First, federal Categorical
Industrial User Standards found in 40 CFR 403 and specifically 40 CFR
465.45 (Subpart D, Canmaking Subcategory, New Source). Second,
permittee is subject to this permit and JCSD's Pretreatment Ordinance (for
discharge to the JCSD sewer). Third, permittee is subject to the Santa
Ana Watershed Project Authority's Pretreatment Ordinance (for discharge
to the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor). Fourth, permittee is subject to the
Orange County Sanitation District (for discharge to OCSD's treatment
plant). This permit will attempt to reflect the most stringent requirements
where the ordinances and regulations do not agree to prevent
noncompliance with any regulation. Permittee shall grant access to the
facility for inspection and monitoring to representatives of the agencies
listed above upon proper presentation of identification.
C. SOURCES OF INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER:
During the effective period of this permit, the industrial wastewater
discharge from ouffall 001 shall be limited to the following sources:
Wastewater produced in the production of aluminum can bodies from
aluminum coil stock. The primary source of the wastewater produced is from
the washing of the cups in the three, six-stage counter current washers.
Other wastewater sources originate in the cupping and drawing process
(through oil splitter unit), potable water purification process (R.O. reject
water, D.I. regenerant), cooling tower blowdown, boiler blowdown, and a
small amount of oily washdown water. None of the sources are considered
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Effective Period: 1/1/12 — 12131/14
"dilute"with respect to categorical standards.
PART 1 DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS CONTINUED...
D. INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT
During the effective period of this permit, permittee shall operate and
maintain a wastewater treatment system that is designed to meet the
water quality requirements set forth in this permit. Wastewater treatment
includes unaided oil skimming, flow equalization, cationic polymer
coagulation, low-pH chemical emulsion breaking and secondary oil
skimming. Treatment then involves lime addition, which precipitates not
only metal hydroxides but also fluoride and phosphate under alkaline
conditions, followed by anionic polymer flocculation and settling.
Approximately 15% of the sludge from the clarifier is recirculated to the
precipitation step to fully utilize the alkalinity and flocculent content.
Settled solids are dewatered through a sludge thickener and filter press.
The sludge thickeners decant and the filter press filtrate is returned to the
filtrate sump. The sludge is disposed of at a landfill.
E. FLOW MONITORING AND SAMPLE LOCATIONS
During the effective period of this permit, flow monitoring of industrial
wastewater effluent shall occur by means of a magnetic flow meter located
on the effluent pipe from the clarifier. Industrial wastewater effluent
samples shall be collected from the sample ports on the effluent pipe from
the clarifier or the manhole located approximately 20 feet east of the
sample port. Total flow monitoring of all wastewater discharged to the
sewer shall occur in the monitoring manhole located on Inland Avenue
utilizing a Parshall flume and a bubbler type flow meter.
F. FLOW LIMITATIONS
During the effective period of this permit, permittee shall be subject to the
following flow limitations:
1. Permittee's monthly flow shall not exceed the 12 month
average of the purchased capacity that it owns in the JCSD's
sewer system. If the average flow is exceeded additional flow
capacity must be purchased in a timely manner. A letter requesting
the additional flow shall be required.
2. Permittee shall not discharge wastewater in excess of the
following hourly limit:
GPH = (Purchased Capacity/24) x 1.5
Where: GPH = Gallons Per Hour
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Purchased capacity is expressed in gallons.
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/111 2— 1 2/31114
PART 1 DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS CONTINUED...
G. DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS
During the effective period of this permit the industrial wastewater
discharge from oulfall 001 shall not exceed the discharge limitations
specified in the following Discharge Limitation Table
DISCHARGE LIMITATION TABLE
Instant/Daily Daily Monthly Average
Maximum Maximum Maximum
mg/L g/million cups g/million cups(Federal
Constituent Local Limit Federal Limit Limit
Arsenic As 2
Cadmium Cd 1
Total Chromium Cr 2 27.98 11.45
Copper Cu 3 120.84 63.60
Lead Pb 2
Manganese(Mn) NIA 43.25 18.44
Mercury H 0.03
Nickel Ni 10
Silver A 5
Zinc Zn 10 92.86 38.80
Fluoride N/A 3784.20 1679.04
Phosphorus NIA 1062.12 434.39
Total Cyanide 5
Amenable Cyanide 1
PCB'S 0.01
Pesticides 0.01
Total Toxic Organics* 0.58 20.35 9.54
Total Sulfide 6
Dissolved Sulfide 0.5
Dissolved Organic Carbon N/A
Oil and Grease(Federal NIA 1272.00 763.20
Alternate Monitorin '
Oil and Grease(Mineral or 100
Petroleum Ori in)(NPM)
BOD(lbs/day)"' 15,000 Daily 10,000 30 Day
Av .
PH S.U. 6- 12
'Total Toxic Organics are defined In 40 OFFER 466.020)
'•Alternate monitoring is defined in 40 CFR 465.D3
'Strength Based Surcharges apply to SOD and TSS above 250 mg/L.
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 111112 — 1 2/31/14
PART 2 - MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A. MONITORING SCHEDULE
For the duration of this permit, the permittee is required to monitor outfall 001,
from the specified sample location (see E on page 4) for the following pollutants,
at the indicated frequency. Quarterly monitoring requirements shall be
completed within the first month of each quarter (January, April, July, and
October). Semi-annual monitoring shall be completed in January and July.
Annual monitoring shall be completed in January. These requirements are
stated minimums and may be increased at the discretion of the Pretreatment
Department.
Constituent Sample Type Frequency
Arsenic (As) Composite Annual
Cadmium (Cd) Composite Annual
Total Chromium (Cr) Composite Quarterly
Copper (Cu) Composite Quarterly
Lead (Pb) Composite Annual
Mercury (Hg) Composite Annual
Manganese (Mn) Composite Quarterly
Nickel (Ni) Composite Annual
Silver(Ag) Composite Annual
Zinc (Zn) Composite Quarterly
Cyanide Grab Annual
Fluoride Composite Quarterly
Phosphorus Composite Quarterly
Total Toxic Organics or Oil And Grease Grab Semi-Annual
See Section D
Total Sulfide Grab Annual
Dissolved Organic Carbon Grab Quarterly
Dissolved Sulfide Grab Annual
Oil and Grease (SGT-NPM: EPA 1664A) Grab Quarterly
Total Suspended Solids Composite Quarterly
Biochemical Oxygen Demand Composite Quarterly
PH Grab Quarterly
PH Meter Continuously
Flow (Industrial) Meter Continuously
Flow (Total) Meter Continuously
Total Hardness Composite Quarterl
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Effective Period: 1/111 2 — 12131/14
PART 2 - MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Continued...
B. SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS
All handling and preservation of collected samples and laboratory analyses of
samples shall be performed in accordance with 40 CFR, Part 136, and amendments
thereto unless specified otherwise in the monitoring conditions of this permit.
Composite samples shall be collected over a 24 hour period using an automatic
composite sampler set up to collect a sample a minimum of every 15 minutes. Chain
of custody records must be maintained and submitted with the monitoring reports. If
the Industrial User chooses to collect the industrial wastewater samples, a report
detailing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for sample collection and
preservation must be submitted to the Jurupa Community Services District for
review and approval. Samples collected by the Industrial User prior to Jurupa
Community Services District approval of the SOP shall be considered invalid.
C. MONITORING LOCATION
Monitoring of industrial wastewater shall be conducted at the effluent pipe from the
final clarifier. The location is identified on the plans submitted to the District with the
Industrial Waste Class 1 Permit Application and are maintained on file for reference.
D. FEDERAL ALTERNATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Permiltee shall select to monitor for either Total Toxic Organics as defined in 40
CFR 465.020) or for Oil and Grease using the method defined in 40 CFR 465.03.
Permittee has traditionally selected Total Toxic Organics as the measurement for
compliance. If permitee chooses to select Oil and Grease as the measurement of
compliance with the limit, the permitee shall notify the District in writing prior to
sample collection. The constituent selected to measure compliance with the federal
limit shall be used exclusively to measure compliance with the Federal limit for Total
Toxic Organics or Oil and Grease. For example, if Total Toxic Organics is selected
for compliance measurement with the federal limit, oil and grease monitoring results
performed for local limit compliance determination shall not be applied to the federal
limit. The reason for this is the limits were derived as alternatives to each other in
the federal limit development process as documented in the can making
development document and according to Greg Arthur of the Federal EPA.
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/1/12 — 12131/14
PART 3 - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. MONITORING REPORTS
Required permittee monitoring results shall be summarized and reported
on forms provided or approved by the District (See attachments 4-6).
These report forms shall indicate the compliance status and concentration
and/or mass value of all pollutants in the wastewater for which sampling
and analyses were performed. Monitoring reports shall include the
following:
1. Industrial User Monitoring Report Form (Local Limits)
2. Industrial User Monitoring Report (Federal Limits)
3. pH Meter Log Sheet
4. Monthly Flow Monitoring / Production Report Form
5. Certified Laboratory Report
6. Chain of Custody Record
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Jurupa
Community Services District must include a Signed Certified
Statement.
B. REPORTING SCHEDULE
Quarterly monitoring reports shall be submitted no later than the last day
of the middle month of the monitoring period (i.e. the last day of February,
May, August, and November). Semi-Annual and Annual monitoring shall
be reported with the corresponding quarterly report. Failure to submit the
required analysis and/or report forms on time will result in the permittee
being in violation of this Industrial User Permit. Sample analysis and/or
report forms which are determined to be deficient in content will be
returned to the permittee for completion. A Written Warning will be issued
to the permittee for the submittal of incorrect or delinquent analysis and/or
report forms. The permittee shall be considered in Significant
Noncompliance (SNC) and a Notice of Violation (NOV) will be issued if the
analysis and/or report forms are not submitted by the due date specified in
the Written Warning. The NOV includes a $250 penalty fee.
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PART 3 - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED ...
C. ADDITIONAL MONITORING
If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by
this permit, the permittee shall use test procedures prescribed in 40 CFR,
Part 136, or amendments thereto, or otherwise approved by EPA or as
specified in this permit. The results of such monitoring shall be reported
as required in Part 3A above. All additional monitoring reports, including
those for the purpose of"Special Billing," if applicable, are required to be
submitted to Jurupa Community Services District no later than the date
for which that quarter's reports are due.
D. SAMPLE RESULT VIOLATION REPORTING
If the results of the wastewater analyses indicate a violation has occurred, the
permittee must:
1. Notify Jurupa Community Services District of the violation within 24
hours of receiving such results from the laboratory.
2. Repeat the sampling and analysis of the pollutants(s) found to be in
violation, and submit in writing, within 30 days of the first violation,
the results of this second analysis along with the reason(s) for the
pollutant violation(s).
E. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE REPORT
The permittee shall notify the Jurupa Community Services District
immediately upon occurrence of an accidental discharge of substances
prohibited by JCSD's Pretreatment Ordinance or any slug loads or spills that
may enter the public sewer or any storm drain, storm water channel or natural
water course. Jurupa Community Services District shall be notified by
telephone at (951) 685-7434. The phone is staffed 24 hours per day. The
notification shall include the location of the discharge, date and time thereof,
type of waste, including concentration and volume, and the corrective actions
taken. The permittee's notification of the accidental release in accordance with
this section does not relieve the permittee from the reporting requirements of
local, State, or Federal laws.
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/1/12— 12/31/14
PART 3E - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED ...
Within five days following an accidental discharge, the permittee shall submit to
the District, a detailed, written report. The report shall specify the following:
1. Description and cause of the upset, slug or accidental discharge, the
cause thereof, and the impact on the permittee's compliance status. The
description shall also include the location of the discharge, type,
concentration and volume of waste.
2. Duration of noncompliance including exact dates and times of
noncompliance, and if noncompliance continues, the time by which
compliance is reasonably expected to occur.
3. All steps taken or to be taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence
of such an upset, slug, accidental discharge, or other conditions of
noncompliance.
F. All reports required by this permit shall be submitted to the Jurupa
Community Services District at the following address:
Jurupa Community Services District
Attention: Pretreatment Department
11201 Harrel Street
Mira Loma, CA 91752
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 111112 — 12131114
PART 4 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. NOTIFICATION OF MANGANESE CONTENT IN ALUMINUM ALLOY
Pursuant to the requirements of 40 CFR 465.03(d) the permittee shall notify the
District and the EPA Office of Water Regulations and Standards, Washington,
D.C. 20460 whenever the permittee decides that the plant will manufacture cans
from an aluminum alloy containing less than 1.0 percent manganese. Such
notification shall be made in writing, not less than thirty days in advance of the
scheduled production and shall provide the chemical analysis of the alloy and the
expected period of use.
B. CYANIDE MONITORING REQUIREMENT AND STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirements of 40 CFR 465.03(a) the permittee shall monitor for
cyanide annually as required in this permit, provided that: the annual monitoring
results are less than 0.07 mg/L cyanide and the owner certifies in writing to the
District that Cyanide is not used in the coil coating process. If the conditions are
not met, quarterly monitoring will be required.
C. ATTACHMENTS
1. Self-Monitoring Requirements
2. Noncompliance Fees and Regulations
3. Standard Conditions for Permits
4. Industrial User Monitoring Report Form (Local Limits)
5. Industrial User Monitoring Report Form (Federal Limits)
6. pH Monitoring Report Form
7. RCRA Information Brochure
8. JCSD Ordinance 226 — Pretreatment Ordinance
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Attachment 1
Jurupa Community Services District
Self-Monitoring Requirements
1. General Requirements — Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall
be representative of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge. All samples
shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise
specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestreams, body of
water or substance. All equipment used for sampling and analysis must be routinely
calibrated, inspected and maintained to ensure their accuracy. Monitoring points shall
not be changed without notification to and the written approval of, the District's
Pretreatment Department.
2. Analytical Techniques - All sampling and analysis required by this permit shall be
performed in accordance with the techniques prescribed in 40 CFR Part 136. Where 40
CFR 136 does not include sampling or analytical techniques for the pollutants in
question, analyses shall be performed using techniques specified in the most current
edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater". The
laboratory performing the analyses shall utilize the approved method for performing the
analysis on the required constituents. Upon JCSD's request permittee shall obtain from
the laboratory and furnish to the JCSD, laboratory state certification documentation,
information regarding test methods and equipment used, including quality assurance /
quality control (QA/QC) information. Other information that may be deemed necessary
by JCSD to determine the adequacy, accuracy, and precision of the results may also be
required.
3. Composite Samples — Composite samples shall be collected using an automatic
composite sampler. Samplers shall be set up to collect samples only during the hours of
discharge during a twenty-four hour period. For example, if an industry operates from 8
AM to 4 PM, only samples collected during that time period should be used for the
composite sample. If an industry discharges twenty-four hours per day than all samples
collected during the sampling period would be used. The sampler may be set up to
collect samples on a flow or time proportional basis. A flow proportional sample is
preferable if the sample location is equipped with a flow meter. The sampler collecting a
flow proportional sample shall be set up to collect a minimum of ninety-six samples
within a twenty-four hour period. If the time proportional sample is to be collected the
sampler shall be set up to collect a sample a minimum of every fifteen minutes during a
twenty four hour period.
4. Grab Samples — Grab samples are collected over a period of time of less than 15
minutes. Grab samples are required for some types of analysis. For batch dischargers,
a grab sample is acceptable for a well mixed batch that is discharged uniformly. Grab
samples shall be collected from the location designated by the District.
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Attachment 1: Self Monitoring Requirements Continued...
S. Flow Measurement During Sampling — Flow meter readings must be recorded at the
beginning and end of the sampling period to determine mass emission rates. A
wastewater flow monitoring device is the preferred method of flow measurement if the
facility is equipped with one. If a wastewater flow measurement device is not available
meter reads should be recorded from the water meter that provides water service to the
facility. Some facilities have a secondary meter that measures the flow that goes to the
irrigation system after going through the primary meter. Subtracting the flow going
through secondary flow meter from the flow going through the primary flow meter
usually provides a reasonable estimate of the discharge to the sewer. If no flow meter
readings are recorded, mass emission rates are determined based on the maximum
permitted flow.
6. Special Conditions for Total Toxic Organic (TTO) Monitoring — permiftee shall
collect and analyze samples of the wastewater effluent for TTO at a frequency specified
in the monitoring requirement section of this permit. Their EPA Method number
identifies the types of tests required in this same section of the permit. All effluent
sampling for volatile organic compounds must be conducted by collecting four
independent grab samples during the twenty-four hour monitoring period. Samples are
then composited by the laboratory and then analyzed for toxic organic constituents
present in the effluent.
7. Special Conditions for Cyanide Monitoring — All sampling for cyanide must be
conducted by taking a grab sample of the wastewater after cyanide treatment, but prior
to dilution with other wastestreams. If there is no cyanide treatment, the sample must be
taken at the end of the cyanide process before dilution with other wastestreams. Proper
sampling and preservation techniques must be used to ensure representative sampling
results.
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/1/12 — 12/31/14
Attachment 2 — Noncompliance Fees and Regulations
1. RESPONSE TO SAMPLE RESULT VIOLATION
If after routine sampling, the user is found discharging constituents in violation of
the conditions specified in their permit for mass emission rates, concentration, or
for other specific conditions, then a subsequent sample of the appropriate type
(composite or grab) shall be collected by the user. The completed sample
analysis must be submitted to the District within 30 days of discovering that the
violation existed. If the second sample indicates noncompliance with discharge
requirements, the user shall be subject to noncompliance fees for the monitoring
period for which the original sample was collected.
2. MONITORING PRODUCTION INFORMATION ORDER (MPIO)
The District may require the industrial user to initiate a Monitoring Production
Information Order (MPIO) if two consecutive samples violate the discharge limit
for a particular constituent. A MPIO requires fourteen (14) consecutive days of
sampling to determine the consistency and degree of non-compliance with permit
limitations. If the MPIO reveals that the user remains in noncompliance with
permit requirements additional noncompliance fees shall be assessed based
upon the results of the MPIO. Any additional costs incurred by the District as a
result of the non-compliance may also be recovered by the District from the user.
3. PERSISTENT NON-COMPLIANCE
If noncompliance with permit required mass emission rates, concentrations, or
conditions persist, the District shall pursue enforcement action against the user in
accordance with the District's Enforcement Response Plan. The payment of
noncompliance fees shall not bar the District from undertaking enforcement
procedures specified in JCSD's Pretreatment Ordinance and the Enforcement
Response Plan.
4. NON-COMPLIANCE FEE STRUCTURE
The non-compliance fee structure is divided up into three schedules, A, B, and C.
The schedules are tiered to institute an escalating level of penalty for persistent
non-compliance. The first instance of non-compliance shall result in an
assessment of a non-compliance fee based on Schedule A. The second
consecutive non-compliance fee shall be based on Schedule B. The third and
following instances shall be based on Schedule C.
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Effective Period: 1/1/12- 12131114
Non-Compliance Fees Dollars per pound in excess of limit
Constituent Schedule A Schedule B Schedule C
Arsenic As $150.00 $300.00 $450.00
Cadmium Cd $1,500.00 $3,000.00 $4,500.00
Total Chromium Cr $150.00 $300.00 $450.00
Copper (Cu) $150.00 $300.00 $450.00
Lead Pb $120.00 $240.00 $360.00
Mercury H $150.00 $300.00 $450.00
Nickel Ni $75.00 $150.00 $225.00
Silver A $150.00 $300.00 $450.00
Zinc Zn $75.00 $150.00 $225.00
Total Cyanide $75.00 $150.00 $225.00
Amenable Cyanide $150.00 $300.00 $450.00
Polychlorinated Bi hen Is $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $30,000.00
Pesticides $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $30,000.00
Total Toxic Organics $150.00 $300.00 $450.00
Phenols $75.00 $150.00 $225.00
Dissolved Sulfide $75.00 $150.00 $225.00
Oil and Grease $2.00 $4.00 $6.00
Mineral or Petroleum Origin)
Oil and Grease $3.00 $6.00 $9.00
Animal or Vegetable Origin)
BOD $0.15 $0.30 $0.45
pH Non-Compliance Fees
(per our in excess of limit
pH range Schedule A Schedule B & C
1.0 or less $125.00 $165.00
1.01 - 2.0 $100.00 $130.00
2.01 - 3.0 $75.00 $100.00
3.01- 4.0 $50.00 $65.00
4.01 - 5.0 $25.00 $35.00
f9 2.01 orgreater $100.00 $130.00
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Effective Period: 1/1112 — 12/31/14
ATTACHMENT 3 - STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR PERMITS
STANDARD CONDITIONS OUTLINE THE GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH
INDUSTRIAL USER, TO ENSURE AN ADEQUATE UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROVISIONS BY ALL
PARTIES AND TO AVOID ALTERNATIVE INTERPRETATIONS THAT MAY HINDER ENFORCEABILITY.
THESE STANDARD CONDITIONS DO NOT SUPERCEDE THE EXACT LANGUAGE OF THE DISTRICT'S
PRETREATMENT ORDINANCE.
SECTION A. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DEFINITIONS
1. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this permit are severable and, if any provision of this permit, or
the application of any provision of this permit, to any circumstance, is held
invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
2. DUTY TO COMPLY
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Failure to comply
with the requirements of this permit may be grounds for administrative action, or
enforcement proceedings including civil or criminal penalties, injunctive relief,
and summary abatements.
3. DUTY TO MITIGATE
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or correct any adverse
impact to the public treatment plant or the environment resulting from
noncompliance with this permit, including such accelerated or additional
monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of the non-compliant
discharge.
4. PERMIT TRANSFER
Industrial User permits are issued to a specific user, for a specific operation for a
specified time. No Industrial User permit shall be reassigned, transferred, or sold
to a new owner, new user, or different premises.
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Permit Standard Conditions
5. PERMIT MODIFICATION
This permit may be modified for good causes including, but not limited to, the
following:
a. To incorporate any new or revised Federal, State or local pretreatment
standards or requirements.
b. Material or substantial alterations or additions to the discharger's
operation, processes, or discharge volume or character which were not
considered in drafting the effective permit.
C. A change in any condition in either the industrial user or the POTW that
requires either a temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the
discharge.
d. Information indicating that the permitted discharge poses a threat to the
Control Authority's collection and treatment systems, POTW personnel or
the receiving waters.
e. Violation of any terms or conditions of the permit.
f. Misrepresentation or failure to disclose fully, all relevant facts in the permit
application or in any required reporting.
g. Revision of, or a grant of variance from such categorical standards
pursuant to 40 CFR 403.13; or
h. To correct typographical or other errors in the permit.
i. Upon request of the permittee, provided such request does not create a
violation of any applicable requirements, standards, laws, or rules and
regulations. The filing of a request of the permittee for a permit
modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of
planned changes or anticipated noncompliance, does not stay any permit
condition.
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Effective Period: 111112 — 12/31/14
Permit Standard Conditions
6. PERMIT TERMINATION
This permit may be terminated for the following reasons:
a. Falsifying self-monitoring reports
b. Tampering with monitoring equipment
C. Refusing to allow timely access to the facility premises and records
d. Failure to meet effluent limitations
e. Failure to pay fines
f. Failure to pay sewer charges
g. Failure to meet compliance schedules
7. PERMIT APPEALS
The permittee may petition to appeal the terms of this permit within (10) days of
the notice. This petition must be in writing; failure to submit a petition for review
shall be deemed to be a waiver of the appeal. In its petition, the permittee must
indicate the permit provisions objected to, the reasons for this objection, and the
alternative condition, if any, it seeks to be placed in the permit.
The effectiveness of this permit shall not be stayed pending reconsideration by
the General Manager. The General Manager shall render a decision on the
request for reconsideration to the user permit applicant or permit holder in writing
within ten (10) days of receipt of request. If the ruling on the request for
reconsideration made by the General Manager is unsatisfactory, the person
requesting reconsideration may, within ten (10) days after notification of the
General Manager's action, file a written appeal with the Board of Directors.
A fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall accompany any appeal to the Board
of Directors. The written appeal shall be heard by the Board of Directors within
thirty (30) days from the date of filing. The Board of Directors shall make a final
ruling on the appeal within forty-five (45) days from the date of filing.
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/1/12— 12131/14
Permit Standard Conditions
8. PROPERTY RIGHTS
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights of any sort, or
any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or
any invasion of personal rights, nor any violation of Federal, State, or local laws
or regulations.
9. DUTY TO REAPPLY
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the
expiration date of this permit, the permittee must submit an application for a new
permit at least forty-five (45) days before the expiration date of this permit.
10. CONTINUATION OF EXPIRED PERMITS
An expired permit will continue to be effective and enforceable until the permit is
reissued, if:
a. The permittee has submitted a complete permit application at least forty-
five (45) days prior to the expiration date of the user's existing permit.
b. The failure to reissue the permit, prior to expiration of the previous permit,
is not due to any act or failure to act on the part of the permittee.
11. DILUTION
The permittee shall not increase the use of potable or process water or, in any
way; attempt to dilute an effluent as a partial or complete substitute for adequate
treatment to achieve compliance with the limitations contained in this permit.
12. DEFINITIONS
a. Cooling Water shall mean all water used solely for the purpose of cooling
a manufacturing process, equipment, or product.
b. Composite Sample shall mean a series of grab samples of equal volume
taken at a predetermined time or flow rate for a predetermined period of
time which are combined into one sample
C. Grab Sample shall mean an individual sample collected over a period of
time not exceeding 15 minutes.
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/1/12 — 12131114
Permit Standard Conditions
12. Definitions continued...
d. Monthly Average shall means the average of daily measurements over a
calendar month as calculated by adding all the daily measurements taken
during the calendar month and dividing that sum by the sum of the number
of daily measurements taken in the month.
e. Upset shall mean an exceptional incident which causes temporary and
unintentional non-compliance with the discharge limitations or prohibitions
applicable to a user or the District's POTW and which is beyond the
reasonable control of a user or the District's POTW.
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Jurupa Community Services District
Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/1/12— 12/31/14
Permit Standard Conditions
13. GENERAL PROHIBITIVE STANDARDS
The permittee shall comply with all the prohibitive discharge standards in JCSD's
Pretreatment Ordinance. Namely, the industrial user shall not discharge
wastewater to the sewer system that contains:
A. Any earth, sand, rocks, ashes, cinders, spent lime, stone,
stone cutting dust, gravel, plaster, concrete, glass, metal
filings, or metal or plastic objects, garbage, grease, viscera,
paunch manure, bones, hair, hides, or fleshings, whole
blood, feathers, straw, shavings, grass clippings, rags, spent
grains, spent hops, waste paper, wood, plastic, tar, asphalt
residues, residues from refining or processing fuel or
lubrication oil and similar substances, or solid, semi-solid or
viscous material in quantities or volume which will obstruct
the flow of sewage in the collection system or any object
which will cause clogging of a sewer or sewage lift pump, or
interfere with the normal operation of the POTWS.
B. Any compound which will produce noxious odors in the
sewer or wastewater treatment facilities.
C. Any recognizable portions of human or animal anatomy.
D. Any solids, liquids, gases, devices, or explosives which by
their very nature or quantity are or may be, sufficient either
alone or by interaction with other substances or sewage to
cause fire or explosion hazards, exceed ten percent of the
LEL at the point of discharge or in the District's Collection
System, or in any other way create imminent danger to the
District's wastewater personnel or the POTWS, the
environment or public health.
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 111112 — 12131114
Permit Standard Conditions
13. GENERAL PROHIBITIVE STANDARDS Cont...
E. Any wastewater or material with a closed cup flash point
of less than one hundred forty degrees Fahrenheit or sixty
degrees Celsius using the test methods specified in 40 CFR
261.21 and amendments thereto.
F. Any overflow from a septic tank, facility wastewater
holding tank, cesspool or seepage pit, or any liquid or sludge
pumped from a septic tank, facility wastewater holding tank,
cesspool or seepage pit, except as may be permitted by the
General Manager.
G. Any discharge from the wastewater holding tank of a
recreational vehicle, trailer, bus and other vehicle, except as
may be permitted by the General Manager.
H. Any storm water, groundwater, street drainage,
subsurface drainage, yard drainage or runoff from any field,
roof, yard, driveway or street. The General Manager may
approve, on a temporary basis, the discharge of such water
only when no reasonable alternative method of discharge is
available.
I. Any substance or heat in amounts that will inhibit biological
activity in the POTWS resulting in interference or which will
cause the temperature of the sewage in any public sewer to
be higher than one hundred forty degrees Fahrenheit. In no
case shall any substance or heat be discharged to the sewer
that will raise the POTWS influent higher than one hundred
four degrees Fahrenheit (forty degrees Celsius).
J. Any radioactive waste in excess of federal, state or county
regulations.
K. Any material or quantity of material that will cause:
1. Damage to any part of the collection system;
2. Abnormal maintenance of the collection system;
3. An increase in the operational costs of the
collection system;
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Jurupa Community Services District
Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 111/1 2 — 1 2/31114
Permit Standard Conditions
13. GENERAL PROHIBITIVE STANDARDS Cont...
4. A nuisance or menace to public health;
5. Interference or pass through in the POTWS,
their treatment processes, operations, sludge
processes, use or disposal; or
6. A violation of the NPDES permits.
L. Any quantities of herbicides, algaecides, or pesticides.
M. Any petroleum oil, non-biodegradable cutting oil, or
products of mineral oil origin in excess of the District's local
limits.
N. Any material or quantity of material(s) that will cause
abnormal sulfide generation.
0. Any water or wastewater used to artificially raise the
industrial user's discharge rate or added for the purpose of
diluting wastes that would otherwise exceed applicable
permitted discharge limitations.
P. Any wastewater having a corrosive property capable of
causing damage to the District's Collection System, the
POTWS, equipment, or structures, or harm to District
personnel. However, in no case shall wastewater be
discharged to the District's Collection System or the POTWS
with a pH below 5.0. Other limits on pH are determined by
the District and contracted treatment agencies and are
adopted by separate ordinances in conjunction with local
limits.
Q. Any substance that will cause discoloration of the
POTW's effluent.
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 111112 — 1 2/31/14
Permit Standard Conditions
13. GENERAL PROHIBITIVE STANDARDS Cont...
R. Any unpolluted water, including cooling water, heating
water, storm water, subsurface water, single pass cooling
water, and single pass heating water. The General Manager
may approve, on a temporary basis, the discharge of such
water only when no reasonable alternative method of
discharge is available. The user shall pay all applicable user
charges and fees.
S. Any substance which may cause the POTW's effluent or
any other product such as residues, sludge, or scum to be
unsuitable for reclamation or reuse or which will interfere
with any of the reclamation processes. This includes any
material which will cause the sludge at the POTWS to violate
applicable sludge use or disposal regulations developed
under the Federal Clean Water Act, 33 USCA, Section 1251
et seq., or any regulations affecting sludge use or disposal
developed pursuant to the Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42
USCA, Section 6901, et seq.; Clean Air Act, 42 USCA,
Section 7401, at seq.; Toxic Substance Control Act, 15
USCA, Section 2601, et seq., or any other applicable state
regulations, and amendments to these Acts or regulations.
T. Any hazardous substance which violates the objectives of
the General Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR 403), this
Ordinance, or any statute, rule, regulation or Ordinance of
any public agency having jurisdiction over said discharge,
and amendments thereto.
U. Any material in excess of the quantities established by
ordinance.
V. Any discharge from a material processing tank or vessel
containing a material that would not meet the pollutant
discharge limitations as established by this Ordinance.
These shall include, but not be limited to, all wash tanks,
chemical conversion tanks, acid and alkali tanks, lubricating
tanks, condensate water from dry cleaning equipment, fruit
and vegetable wash and treatment tanks, and any other tank
or vessel containing a material which would not meet the
pollutant discharge limitations as established by this
Ordinance.
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Jurupa Community Services District
Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/1/12 — 12/31/14
Permit Standard Conditions
13. GENERAL PROHIBITIVE STANDARDS Cont...
W. Any radiator fluid or coolant, cutting oil, water soluble
cutting oil, or water-based solvent.
X. Any photo processing waste from developing or fixing
solutions that are not in compliance with local limits or group
industrial user permits.
14. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRETREATMENT STANDARDS AND
REQUIREMENTS
Compliance with this permit does not relieve the permiltee from its obligations
regarding compliance with any and all applicable Federal, State and local
pretreatment standards and requirements, including any such standards or
requirements that may become effective during the term of this permit.
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Jurupa Community Services District
Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/1/12 — 12/31/14
Permit Standard Conditions
SECTION B. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. PROPER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed
or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit.
Proper operation and maintenance includes, but is not limited to: effective
performance, adequate funding, adequate operator staffing and training, and
adequate laboratory and process controls, including appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or
auxiliary facilities or similar systems only when necessary to achieve compliance
with the conditions of the permit.
2. DUTY TO HALT OR REDUCE ACTIVITY
Upon reduction of efficiency of operation, or loss or failure of all or part of the
treatment facility, the permittee shall, to the extent necessary to maintain
compliance with its permit, control its production or discharges (or both) until
operation of the treatment facility is restored or an alternative method of
treatment is provided. This requirement applies, for example, when the primary
source of power of the treatment facility fails or is reduced. It shall not be a
defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance
with the conditions of this permit.
3. BYPASS OF TREATMENT FACILITIES
a. Bypass is prohibited unless it is unavoidable to prevent loss of life,
personal injury, or severe property damage or no feasible alternatives
exist.
b. The permittee may allow bypass to occur which does not cause effluent
limitations to be exceeded, but only if it is also for essential maintenance
to assure efficient operation.
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 111/12 — 12/31/14
Permit Standard Conditions
3. Bypass of Treatment Facilities Continued...
C. Notification of bypass:
1.) Anticipated bypass: If the permittee knows in advance of the need for
a bypass, it shall submit prior written notice, at least ten days before
the date of the bypass, to the District's Pretreatment Department.
2.) Unanticipated bypass: The permittee shall immediately notify the
District's Pretreatment Department, and submit a written notice to the
POTW within five (5) days. This report shall specify:
a) A description of the bypass, and its cause, including its duration;
b) Whether the bypass has been corrected; and
c) The steps being taken or to be taken to reduce, eliminate and
prevent a reoccurrence of the bypass.
4. REMOVED SUBSTANCES
Solids, sludge, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of
treatment or control of wastewater shall be disposed of in accordance with
section 405 of the Clean Water Act and Subtitles C and D of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act
SECTION C. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLING
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative of
the volume and nature of the monitored discharge. All samples shall be taken at
the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified,
before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water or
substance. All equipment used for sampling and analysis must be routinely
calibrated, inspected and maintained to ensure their accuracy. Monitoring points
shall not be changed without notification to and the written approval of, the
District's Pretreatment Department.
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Jurupa Community Services District
Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: Ill/1 2— 1 2131/14
Permit Standard Conditions
2. FLOW MEASUREMENTS
a. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
If flow measurement is required by this permit, the appropriate flow
measurement devices and methods consistent with approved scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability
of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices
shall be installed, calibrated, and maintained to ensure that the accuracy
of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type
of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than ten (10) percent from true discharge rates
throughout the range of expected discharge volumes.
b. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Any person discharging industrial wastewater directly or indirectly to the
sewer shall install a flow measuring device and flow recorder, as required
by the General Manager. The use of this monitoring requirement shall
occur when establishment of a valid industrial effluent flow appears
impractical to establish by other means. A determination will be made
during the permit application review process, whether the flow monitoring
device requirement will be exercised. The permit application will be
processed with the best available data. If required, the permit will be
modified when accurate ef0uent flow data is available. Flow monitoring
devices shall conform in all aspects to the requirements of JCSD's
Pretreatment Ordinance. Failure of a required flow monitoring device to
monitor or record accurate flow measurements shall be reported to the
District within 24 hours of failure. A written statement of the company
repairing, re-calibrating the unit and the expected date of return to service
for the monitoring unit, shall be received by the District's Pretreatment
Department within seven (7) days of the unit failure.
Periodic certification of the flow monitoring device shall be performed as
frequently as is necessary, or at no less than the minimum manufacturer's
recommended time interval. A copy of the Certified Report of calibration
shall be sent to the District's Pretreatment Department upon receipt by the
industrial user.
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Jurupa Community Services District
Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 111/12 — 12/31/14
Permit Standard Conditions
3. ANALYTICAL METHODS TO DEMONSTRATE CONTINUED COMPLIANCE
All sampling and analysis required by this permit shall be performed in accordance with
the techniques prescribed in 40 CFR Part 136 and amendments thereto, otherwise
approved by EPA, or as specified in this permit.
4. ADDITIONAL MONITORING BY THE PERMITTEE
If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit,
using test procedures identified in Section C3, the results of this monitoring shall be
included in the permittee's self-monitoring reports.
6. INSPECTION AND ENTRY
The permittee shall allow the District 's General Manager, his authorized representative
(Pretreatment Department), or a contract treatment agency upon the presentation of
identification, credentials and/or other documents as may be required by law, to:
a. Enter upon the permiltee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is
located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions
of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be
kept under the conditions of this permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring
and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required
under this permit;
d. Sample or monitor, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance, any
substances or parameters at any location;
e. Inspect any production, manufacturing, fabricating, or storage area where
pollutants, regulated under the permit, could originate, be stored, or be
discharged to any of the following: Sewer System, Ground, Street, Storm
Drains or Storm Water Channels.
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Jurupa Community Services District
Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/1/12 — 12/31/14
Permit Standard Conditions
6. RETENTION OF RECORDS
a. The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including
all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports
required by this permit, and records of all data used to complete the
application for this permit, for a period of at least three years from the date
of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be
extended by request of the District 's Pretreatment Department at any
time.
b. All records that pertain to matters that are the subject of special orders or
any other enforcement or litigation activities brought by the District,
Pretreatment Department shall be retained and preserved by the
permittee until all enforcement activities have concluded and all periods of
limitation with respect to any and all appeals have expired.
7. RECORD CONTENTS
Records of sampling and analyses shall include:
a. The date, exact place, time, and methods of sampling or measurements,
and sample preservation techniques or procedures;
b. Who performed the sampling or measurements;
C. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. Who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
a. FALSIFYING INFORMATION
Knowingly making any false statement on any report or other document required
by this permit or knowingly rendering any monitoring device or method
inaccurate, is a crime and may result in the imposition of criminal sanctions
and/or civil penalties.
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 111112 — 12/31/14
Permit Standard Conditions
SECTION D. ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. INDUSTRIAL USER MODIFICATIONS
The permittee shall report proposed changes in their operations to the District's
Pretreatment Department for approval prior to initiation of the changes. Changes
shall include a sustained 20% increase or decrease in the industrial wastewater
flow discharged or production capacity; and/or the additions, deletions, or
changes to any processes or equipment.
2. ANTICIPATED NONCOMPLIANCE
The permittee shall give advance notice to the District's Pretreatment Department
of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity which may result in
noncompliance with permit requirements.
3. AUTOMATIC RESAMPLING
If the result of the permittee's wastewater analysis indicates a violation has
occurred, the permittee must notify the District's Pretreatment Department within
24 hours of becoming aware of the violation. The permittee must then repeat the
sampling and analysis of the pollutant(s) in violation, and submit in writing, the
results of this repeat analysis within 30 days after becoming aware of the
violation.
4. DUTY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION
The permittee shall furnish to the District's Pretreatment Department, within
fifteen (15) days, any information which the District's Pretreatment Department
may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and
reissuing, or terminating this permit, or to determine compliance with this permit.
The permittee shall also, upon request, furnish to the District's Pretreatment
Department, within fifteen (15) days, copies of any records required to be kept by
this permit.
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Jurupa Community Services District
Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/111 2— 1 2131114
Permit Standard Conditions
S. SIGNATORY REQUIREMENTS
(Use whichever alternative best applies)
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the District's Pretreatment
Department must contain the following certification statement and be signed as
required in Sections (a), (b), (c) or (d) below:
"I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THAT THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS
WERE PREPARED UNDER MY DIRECTION OR SUPERVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH A
SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ASSURE THAT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL PROPERLY GATHER AND
EVALUATE THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED. BASED ON MY INQUIRY OF THE PERSON OR
PERSONS WHO MANAGE THE SYSTEM, OR THOSE PERSONS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR
GATHERING THE INFORMATION, THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS, TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, TRUE, ACCURATE, AND COMPLETE. I AM AWARE THAT THERE
ARE SIGNIFICANT PENALTIES FOR SUBMITTING FALSE INFORMATION, INCLUDING THE
POSSIBILITY OF FINE AND IMPRISONMENT FOR KNOWING VIOLATIONS."
a. By a responsible corporate officer, if the Industrial User submitting the
reports is a corporation. For the purpose of this paragraph, a responsible
corporate officer means:
i) a president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the
corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy, or decision-making functions
for the corporation, or;
ii) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operation facilities employing more than 250 persons or having
gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding $25 million (in
second-quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has
been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with
corporate procedures.
b. By a general partner or proprietor, if the Industrial User submitting the
reports is a partnership or sole proprietorship respectively.
C. The principal executive officer or director having responsibility for the
overall operation of the discharging facility if the Industrial User submitting
the reports is a Federal, State, or local governmental entity, or their
agents.
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/1112 — 12/31/14
Permit Standard Conditions
5. Signatory Requirements Continued...
d. By a duly authorized representative of the individual designated in
paragraph (a), (b), or (c) of this section, if:
i) the authorization is made in writing by the individual described in
paragraph (a), (b), or (c);
ii) the authorization specifies either an individual or a position having
responsibility for the overall operation of the facility from which the
industrial discharge originates, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well, or a well field superintendent, or a
position of equivalent responsibility, or having overall responsibility
for environmental matters for the company; and
iii) the written authorization is submitted to the District.
e. If an authorization under paragraph (d) of this section is no longer
accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for
the overall operation of the facility, or overall responsibility for the
environmental matters for the company, a new authorization satisfying the
requirements of paragraph (d) of this section must be submitted to the
District prior to or together with any reports to be signed by an authorized
representative.
6. OPERATING UPSETS
Any permittee that experiences an upset in operations that places the permittee
in a temporary state of noncompliance with the provisions of either this permit or
with JCSD's Pretreatment Ordinance shall inform the District's Pretreatment
Department within 24 hours of becoming aware of the upset, at (951) 685-7434,
which is staffed 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
A written follow-up report of the upset shall be filed by the permittee with the
District's Pretreatment Department within five days. The report shall specify:
a. Description of the upset, the cause(s) thereof and the upset's impact on
the permittee's compliance status;
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 111112— 12131/1 4
Permit Standard Conditions
6. Operating Upsets Continued...
b. Duration of noncompliance, including exact dates and times of
noncompliance, and if not corrected, the anticipated time the
noncompliance is expected to continue; and
C. All steps taken or to be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence
of such an upset.
The report must also demonstrate that the treatment facility was being operated
in a prudent and workmanlike manner.
A documented and verified operating upset shall be an affirmative defense to any
enforcement action brought against the permittee for violations attributable to the
upset event.
7. ANNUAL PUBLICATION
A list of all industrial users which were subject to enforcement proceedings
during the twelve (12) previous months shall be annually published by the District
in the largest daily newspaper within its service area. Accordingly, the permittee
is apprised that noncompliance with this permit may lead to an enforcement
action and may result in publication of its name in an appropriate newspaper in
accordance with this section.
8. CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from civil and/or
criminal penalties for noncompliance under JCSD's Pretreatment Ordinance, or
Federal or State Laws or regulations.
9. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PERMIT CONDITIONS
JCSD's Pretreatment Ordinance, provides that any person, firm, or corporation
who violates any provision of this ordinance or permit condition or who violates
any cease and desist order, prohibition, or effluent limitation, shall be liable civilly
to the District in the maximum sum provided by law for each day in which such
violation occurs. The District's Legal Counsel, upon order of the Board of
Directors, shall petition the Superior Court to impose, assess and recover such
penalties.
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Jurupa Community Services District
Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/1/12 — 12/31/14
Permit Standard Conditions
9. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PERMIT CONDITIONS CONTINUED...
Any person who willfully or negligently violates permit conditions is subject to
criminal penalties and a fine of up to $1000.00 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment for six (6) months, or both. The permittee may also be subject to
sanctions under Federal and/or State law.
10. RECOVERY OF COSTS INCURRED
In addition to civil and criminal liability, the permittee violating any of the
provisions of this permit or JCSD's Pretreatment Ordinance, or causing damage
to or otherwise inhibiting the District wastewater disposal system, shall be liable
to the District for any expense, loss, or damage caused by such violation or
discharge. The District's General Manager shall bill the permittee for the costs
incurred by the District, for any cleaning, repair, or replacement work caused by
the violation or discharge. Refusal to pay the assessed costs shall constitute a
separate violation of JCSD's Pretreatment Ordinance.
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/1/12 - 12131114
Attachment 4
Jurupa Community Services District
COMPANY NAME: Metal Container Corporation.
COMPOSITE SAMPLE #: START DATE: END DATE:
GRAB SAMPLE# DATE:
INDUSTRIAL USER MONITORING REPORT FORM (LOCAL LIMITS)
Pollutant Permit Sample Compliance(C) Pollutant Permit Sample Compliance(C)
Limits Results Non- Limits Results Non-
(mg/L) (mg/L) Compliance (mg/L) (mg/L) Compliance
(NC) (NC)
Arsenic 2.00 C NC TTO's 0.55 C NC
Cadmium 1.00 C NC Sulfide(T) 5.0 C NC
Chromium 2.00 C NC Sulfide(D) 0.50 C NC
Copper 3.00 C NC TPH 100.0 C NC
Lead 2.00 C NC BOD 10,000 C NC
Mercury 0.03 C NC TSS N/A C NC
Nickel 10.00 C NC pH 6-12 C NC
Silver 5.00 C NC Total Flow
(Gallons)
Zinc 10.00 C NC 12 Month 165000 C NC
Cyanide(T 5.0 C NC Average
Cyanide(A 1.0 N/A C NC Toni N/A NIA
PCB's 0.01 N/A C NC DOC N/A N/A
Pesticides 0.01 N/A C NC
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing
violations."
Print Name Signature
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
Effective Period: 1/1/12 — 12/31/14
Attachment 5
Jurupa Community Services District
COMPANY NAME: Metal Container Corporation.
COMPOSITE SAMPLE#: START DATE: END DATE:
GRAB SAMPLE# DATE:
INDUSTRIAL USER MONITORING REPORT FORM (FEDERAL MASS BASED LIMITS)
Permit Limits Sample Compliance(C)
Pollutant (g/million cups) Results Calculation Non-Compliance
Daily Monthly (mg/L) (g/million cups) INC)
Total Chromium 27.98 11.45 C NC
Copper 120.84 63.6 C NC
Manganese 43.25 18.44 C NC
Zinc 92.86 38.8 C NC
Fluoride 3784.2 1679.04 C NC
Phosphorus 1062.12 434.39 C NC
TTO's 20.35 9.54 C NC
Oil and Grease
(Special) 1272.0 763.2 C NC
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ENDING: GALLONS AM/PM
STARTING GALLONS AM/PM
TOTAL GALLONS
PRODUCTION DURING SAMPLE EVENT
Cups Produced (Million)
Gallons/ 1,000 Cups
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Industrial User Permit: Metal Container Corporation: SARI-EMS-101
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ENVRRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING 6 CONTRACTING, INC.
Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: Mountainview Generating Station (Edison International)
Industrial User Address: 2492 West San Bernardino Ave., Redlands,CA 92374
Industrial User Permit Number: 4E-00-S35
Industrial User Representative: Ms. Kimberly Brown,Safety&Environmental Specialist
Indirect/Direct User: Direct User
Agency Area: San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Agency Representative: Mr. Benjamin Burgett,G&G Consultants to SBVMWD
Inspection Date: September 10,2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI Inspector: Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering& Contracting (EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. To evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs, industrial users were selectively
inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or industry type.
The inspections were scheduled ahead of time with agency representatives in charge. The agency
representatives contacted the key personnel at the various facilities to confirm their availability,
describe the scope of the inspection and introduce the audit team. As part of the audit, all four liquid
waste hauler(LWH)discharge stations within SAWPXs service area were inspected.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste streams
that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a direct
connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at LWH discharge stations varies. The
quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or two truckloads per week to
100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect dischargers is disposed of at discharge
stations using a permitted commercial LWH permitted by SAWPA.
On September 10, 2012, EEC completed a performance evaluation of the regulatory controls at the
Mountainview Generating Station (MVGS) in Redlands, California. MVGS is owned and operated by
Edison International. The facility is permitted by the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
(SBVMWD). The inspection was conducted to evaluate whether SBVWMD has developed and
implemented sufficient measures to ensure that discharges from the MVGS facility comply with the
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terms and conditions of all applicable agreements and regulations, including OCSD ordinances and 40
CFR 403. Site photographs are not provided because photographing the facility is prohibited for security
reasons.
1.1 General and Process Description
The MVGS facility uses General Electric frame 7FA gas turbines and D-11 steam turbines to produce
electricity in a combined cycle power plant. Operation at the plant began in January 2006.
In cycle one, air is mixed with natural gas and ignited in four combustion turbines that increases the
temperature, velocity, and volume of the gases moving through the unit. The gas flow is then directed
through nozzles and across turbine blades that spin and thereby generate electricity. In single-cycle
plants, heat from this process is then vented up the exhaust stack.
In cycle two, MVGS's combined-cycle design recovers heat by directing it from cycle one to a boiler that
produces steam to turn the steam turbines, generating extra electricity from the same amount of
natural gas. In this process, two GE F-Class gas turbines are combined with one steam turbine to form a
three-turbine train capable of generating 527 megawatts (MW) of power.The plant has two such trains
and a total generating capacity of 1,054 MW.
MVGS uses three sources of water primarily for cooling tower makeup. Raw water from the mid-aquifer
wells (2,296 gallons per minute) and reclaimed water from the City of Redlands (2,297 gallons per
minute) are stored in Raw Water Tank 1 and used as makeup water in the cooling towers. In addition,
raw water from Deep Wells 1 and 2 is collected in Raw Water Tank V911 (70,000 gallons). Sodium
hypochlorite (NaOCI) is added and the water then is filtered and used as cooling tower makeup water
after the addition of an antiscalant.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
Wastewater from the MVGS consists of reject stream from reverse osmosis, direct and treated
blowdown from the cooling towers,and wastewater streams from the neutralization system.All turbine
wash water is collected and disposed of off-site.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
The wastewater treatment plant at MVGS recovers 85% of its wastewater. Blowdown from the cooling
towers and backwash from the water treatment plant are first treated in a combined reactor-clarifier.
The effluent from the clarifier is then treated using gravity filters, weak-acid cation exchangers, and a
high-efficiency reverse osmosis (HERO) system. The permeate from the HERO system is returned to the
cooling towers and the reject is discharged into the IEBL.
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
MVGS is not permitted to discharge any wastewater to the IEBL other than the reverse osmosis reject
stream,treated cooling tower blowdown, direct cooling tower blowdown, and pH neutralization system
wastewater.
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2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
MVGS is classified as a categorical industrial user pursuant to 40 CFR 423.17(Pretreatment Standards for
New Sources). Categorical pollutants are required comply with whichever is the most stringent between
the local limits for pollutants or the concentration-based standards under 40 CFR, Part 423.17 for steam-
electric power generation. Categorical limits apply only to contaminants that result from cooling tower
maintenance chemicals.
Wastewater is sampled and monitored at Sample Location 001 for compliance with local limits. This
sampling point is located near MVGS's industrial water Outfall 001 on the City of San Bernardino Water
Reclamation Plant property, near the discharge point to the IEBL.
Wastewater is sampled and monitored at Sample Location 002 for compliance with 40 CFR 423.17.This
sampling point is located at the MVGS site at the cooling tower blowdown discharge lines, where
samples can be collected prior to mixing with any other wastewater discharges.
2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
No other federal requirements apply to this facility.
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
The facility's most recent direct-user discharge permit (Permit No. 4E-00-535) was issued by SBVMWD
on January 14, 2012. The permit expires on January 27, 2014. The permit contains special conditions
related to the Perchlorate in the groundwater used at the plant.
Because the mid-level aquifer is contaminated with Perchlorate, the California Energy Commission
requires MVGS to use water from this source, along with reclaimed water,for cooling. MVGS recycles its
cooling water to reduce the amount of water consumed. The average concentration of Perchlorate in
the extracted groundwater is approximately 60 to 90 parts per billion.The wastewater discharged to the
IEBL is expected to contain perchlorate at a concentration of approximately 800 to 1,200 parts per
billion due to the recycling of water through MVGS's cooling towers and water treatment plant.
MVGS met with SAWPA and OCSD several times in 2005, 2006, and 2007 to discuss the perchlorate
discharge. Currently, the concentration of perchlorate in the wastewater discharged into the IEBL is
acceptable to SAWPA and OCSD. However, SAWPA, OCSD, and SBVMWD have retained the right to
revise MVGS's permit and require a long-term contingency plan from MVGS if it is determined that the
wastewater constituents from MVGS are causing interference, operational problems,or other problems
in SAWPA's or OCSD's sewerage collection or at OCSD's facilities.
MVGS's long-term contingency plan may include a proposal for the installation of a pretreatment system
and other disposal options regarding the removal of perchlorate or other detected constituents of
concern in the wastewater.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 Overall,the MVGS facility was observed to be clean and in good working order.
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3.2 In the last quarterly report(third quarter 2012),a perchlorate concentration of 0.280 milligrams
per liter (approximately 280 parts per billion) was detected. The value is still below the
concentration threshold of 800 to 1,200 parts per billion that is acceptable to SAWPA and OCSD.
Nonetheless, it is recommended that perchlorate concentrations be monitored and seasonal
trends be used to anticipate any rise in perchlorate concentrations.This is particularly important
considering that MVGS discharges 432,000 gallons of wastewater per day.
3.3 Part 5, Special Conditions, of the permit states, "SAWPA owns the meter and WMWD will
maintain including performing annual calibration. Mountainview Generating Station shall
immediately notify WMWD of any concerns or issues." However,the Western Municipal Water
District is not the control agency for MVGS,so the permit should be corrected accordingly.
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Direct User Discharge Permit No.4E-00-535
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APPENDIX A
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 4E-00-535
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
GENaRALMANAGER a/J�„;"w nun
DOUGLAS HEADRICK LIGRdY
DIRECT USER
DISCHARGE PERMIT
Date: January 14,2012
Name: Mountainview Generating Station
ribs Southern California Edison
Address: 2492 West San Bernardino Ave.
Redlands, CA 92374
Attention: Mr.Ian Cuthbertson
REFERENCE: ISSUANCE OF DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT TO MOUNTAINVIEw
GENERATING STATION BY SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO. 4E-00-S35 NAICS NO.221112
Dear Mr.Cuthherlson:
The enclosed permit issues pollutant limitations for the industrial wastewater to be discharged
from the Mountainview Generating Station facility located at 2492 West San Bernardino Ave.,
Redlands,CA,92374,to the Inland Empire Brine Line(Brine Line)formerly(mown as the Santa
Ana Regional Interceptor (SARI) Reach IV-E, for disposal. All discharges of wastewater
generated at this location and actions and reports relating thereto,shall be in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this permit and the provisions of San Bernardino Valley Municipal
Water District Ordinance No. 74 including any successors thereto and Santa Ana Watershed
Project Authority (SAWPA) Ordinance No. 5 including any successors thereto (SAWPA
Ordinance).
If you wish to appeal or challenge any discharge limitations, pretreatment requirements, or
conditions imposed in this permit, a petition shall be filed for modification or reissuance of this
permit in accordance with the requirements of the SAWPA Ordinance- Article 621.0,within 10
working days of the date of issuance.
"It is hereby certified that this permit was prepared based on information provided by a
combination of one or more of the following sources: the user's permit application, facts
obtained during field inspections of the user's wastewater generating activities, and
additional information obtained from the uspper." /
ug N d�,P.E. e
Douglas Headrick,P.E.
General Manager
Issued on January 14,2012 by
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
380 East Vanderbilt Way
San Bernardino,CA 92408
BAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICrPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-00S35
DIRECT USERDISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 4E-00-S35
Company Name and Address: Mountainview Generating Station
2492 West San Bernardino Ave.
Redlands,CA 92374
Contact Person(s): Mr. Ian Cuthbertson(909)478-1713
Plant Manager
Mr.Steve Johnson,(909)478-1711
Technical Manager
Mailing Address: Same
In accordance with the provisions of the SAWPA Ordinance, the above listed company is bereby
authorized to discharge industrial Wastewater, from the above address, to the Brine Line, in
accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
in this permit. Compliance with this permit does not relieve the permittee of its obligation to
comply with SAWPA's and the Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD)wastewater regulations,
all pretreatment regulations, standards or requirements under local, State and Federal laws,
including any such laws,regulations, standards,or requirements that may become effective during
the term of this permit. OCSD is the owner and operator of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works
(POTW) and is recognized as the Control Authority(CA)by Federal Regulation 40CFR 403.12(a)
and has the authority and right to enforce its preneannent program within SAWPA's Service Area.
Noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of the
requirements of the SAWPA Ordinance, and shall subject the permittee to applicable enforcement
actions.
This amended permit shall become effective on: January 28,2012
and shall expire at midnight on: January 27,2014
The permittee shall not discharge any industrial wastewater after the date of expiration. If the
permittee wishes to continue hauling wastewater to the Brine Line after the expiration date, an
application must be filed for reissuance of this permit in accordance with the requirements of the
SAWPA Ordinance.
BY: XiD10
I]ifuglas Headrick,P.E.
General Manager
Issued on January 14,2012
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-00S35
PART 1-DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS
A. During the period of January 28,2012,to midnight of January 27,2014,the permittee is
authorized to discharge the industrial wastewater specified in Part 1-C through the Brine
Line the sample locations, and out falls listed below:
Industrial wastewater will be sampled near the discharge point in the SBWRP and at the
cooling tower blowdown in the Mountainview Generating Station plant.
Sample Location(s)&O utfall Location
Location Description
001 Sample location 001 for this facility is near the Mountainview
Generating Station industrial wastewater outfall 001 on the property
of the City of San Bernardino Water Reclamation Plant near the
discharge to the Brine Line. See Part 2 D for a sketch showing this
sample location.
002 Description
Sample location 002 is located on the Mountainview Generating
Station plant site in Redlands, CA at the cooling tower blowdown
discharge lines,prim to mixing with any other wastewater discharges,
as shown on the diagram in Part 2 D.
Outfall Description
001 The outfall is located on the property of the City of San Bernardino
Water Reclamation Plant.
B. During the period of January 28, 2012 to midnight of January 27, 2014, the industrial
wastewater discharged from sample locations 001 and 002 shall not exceed the discharge
limitations specified in the Discharge Limitation Tables(pages 5 and 6).
C. Mountainview Generating Station is an electrical generating facility, producing electricity
through natural gas combustion and steam driven turbines.
1. Mountainview Generating Station is classified as a Categorical Industrial User
(CIU), STEAM ELECTRIC POWER GENERATING 40 CFR,Part 423.17,PSNS.
Categorical pollutants are required to be in compliance with the more stringent of
the following: the Local Limit pollutant limitations or the Concentration Based
Standards of Steam Electric Power Generating, 40 CFR, Part 423.17 PSNS listed
on the Local Limit Discharge Requirements specified in the Discharge Limitation
Table on page 4. The Categorical Limits only apply to contaminants that are the
result of cooling tower maintenance chemicals. Sample location 002 will be the
compliance point for demonstrating compliance with 40 CFR, Part 423.17.
Compliance with local limits will be at sample location 001.All turbine wash water
is collected and contained and disposed of off-site.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit Na 4F,00S35
PART 1-DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS (Cont)
2. Mountainview Generating Station is not permitted to discharge any wastewater to
the Brine Line other than the RO reject stream, treated cooling tower blowdown,
direct cooling tower blowdown and the wastewaters from the pH neutralization
system.
3. Mountainview Generating Station is required to notify SBVMWD of any planned
process changes or other modifications which will alter the amount of or pollutant
strength of any wastewater which is discharged to the Brine Line, thirty (30) days
prior to the actual implementation of the changes.
4. Diagrams,which detail the designated sample locations are included in Part 2 D.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-00.535
DISCHARGE LIMITATION TABLE FOR SAMPLE LOCATION 001
CATEG
LOCAL (.Ww
LNBT DAILY Purehaxd
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Daily dmure Wendy aW%1MUM 1 rvlment
POLLUTANT M.A.. for Average. C.Oacit,
OWA) any I day ShaLL (Lba/ItaY) (Lb§ADay)
01 LOU) NotEr ed
Max.Flow 0.432 - - -
GD
pH' 6A-12.0 - - - -
Biochena l Oxygen DemaOd(BOD) 12,OWa- - - 15,000 900.72'
Total Suspended Solids(TSS) - - - - 900.72'
Arsenic 2.0 - - -
Cadmfom(Totol) 1.0 - ..
Chromium(Total) 2.0 - - - -
Copper(Total) 3.0 - -
Lead(Total) 2.0 - - - -
Mercury - 0.03 -
Nickel(Total) 10.0 - -Silva(Total) 5.0 - - -.
Zinc(Total) 10.0 - - -Cyanide(Total) 5.0 Cyanide(Amenable) 1.0 - - - -
PolychlodnatedBiphenyls 0.01
Pesticides 0.01 - - - -
Pe chlomte - - - - -
Total Toxic Organ)cs O.SS - -Sulfide(Total) 5.0 - - -Sulfide(Dissolved) OS
Total Organic Carbon - - -
Oil end Grouse(Mincral/Peuvleum) 100.0 - - - -
Dissolved Organic Carbon(DOC) 700
Volatile SuspendW Solitls(VSS) - - - - -
Celcium - - - -
Fats,Oil and Grease(FOG) 500.0 - - - -
2 A Surcharge of Walser pound over the base level of 150 mg/L
2 A Surchar of$655 per poasi.,er me base level of 250 m L
p eqv a eoegn ve ogo e y rogenrov
1 nerr Marta cousas sn,coc�a(BMR)itu tnep MMeaermittae'swi v 0uw volume-¢Rrg1L(ROD and
pA,(DOC),verege) an aveo
notyc.e covgslem compliance wim me BMPs demonrtra0oo values of 12,000 mPJL(ROD)and 700 mR/1.(DOC),based m ea average
Belly concentration per nwnN.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-00S35
DISCHARGE LIMITATION TABLE FOR SAMPLE LOCATIONS 002
CATEGORICAL LINT
LOCAL -`.(mgR)
IJN1'1'
Daily Maximo Ninahnum DAILY MONTHLY
Maximum form for any time MAXIMUM AVERAGE
pogd) any Ido, NWExcecd
POI.1.1IAN'r I(lall L) f002) (LbsNuY) (LbodDay)..
Plow(MGID - -
PHI
Bloehemical Oxygen Demand(BOD) - - -
Total Suspended Solids(TSS)
Arsenic 5
Cadmiwt(Total)5
Chromiune(Toud)4 0.2
Copper(Told)3.5. lA
Lead(romp 5
MOrouryI
Nickel(Totap5
silver(Total)5
Zinc Crawl - - 1.0 - -
Cyemde(fOW)
Cyanide(Amenable)
Polychlmiruind Biphenyla3 ND NO
Pesticides - -
Taal Taxic Organics' 0.58 0A -
Sumde(foW) - -
Sulfide(Dissolved)
Oil and
44Grease(Meincral/Petmleam) ¢e -
1 2 ill(:YN 17 g 3)smleos N11n,'re ehaR be-ovno dlscharae of polychkoinnted biphenyl compounds such as those used for transformer
3 Dui.,IBJI1 p1states The ouutavis dicehmgod io chemical pal clone wastes shall not exceed the concentration
I;NR O2J.1J(d)(1)ata s,•TRe panntanta dhcharyed in caauag lower blew down sban tat extend the cancennnHon
5. 40 CFR 423.17(d)(2)stales,"At the pe,usi tug usbuniql,discretion,instead of the monitoring in 40 CFR IM.11(b),compliance wits
Rse IlMtatlons for the 126 priority pollutants in paragraph (dKU of this section (APPENDIX A m PART 4ZI - 126 PRIORITY
POU(TANT5)cony he determined by caglncering calculatiom which demonstrate that the regulated pollutants are not detectable in
Me Mal discharge by the analydrl metsotls In 40 CFR pout 136. However,an initial TTD amlysis is required prwr to Rrxt discharge.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-00-S35
PART 2-MONITORING REQUIREMENTS -SAMPLE LOCATION(001)
A. From the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until midnight on January 28,20149 the perminee shall monitor
the wastewater to be discharged to the Brine Line from the designated sample locations ,for the following pollutants at the
indicated frequency. AB Quarterly required monitoring shall be completed within the FIRST MONTH OF EACH
QUARTER, (January, April,July, Ordaber), and submitted to SBVMWD by the second month of the quarter to verify
compliance with peanut discharge limitations and to ensure meeting reporting co turearents. All Annual required m ncimring
shall be completed in January and submitted to SBVMWD by the end of February in ensure erecting the reporting
u. .is.
ROLLUTACIT `` FIMOUENCY SAMPLE'NPF,
Flow .w Daily Flow Meter
pH Quarterly Gruff
Biochemical Oxygen Demand(BOD) Quarterly Composite
Total Suspended Solids(TSS) Quarterly Composite
Arsenic NIA NIA
Cadmium Quarterly Composite
CJvumium(Total) Quarterly Composite
Copper Quarterly Composite
Lead Quarterly Composite
Mercury Quarterly Composite
Nickel Quarlmly Composite
Silver QaartmIY Composites
Zinc Quarterly Composite
Cyanide(Total) 'N/A N/A
Cyanide(Amenable) N/A N/A
Polychlorinated Bfphemyla Annual Quads
Pesticides N/A N/A
Perchlorate Quarterly Grab
Total Toxic Oigmirs(Metbod 624)' Annual Grab
Sulfide(Total) N/A N/A
Sulfide(Dissolved) N/A N/A
Oil and Cnease(Mineral/Petrobsend) Quarterly Grab
Fats,Oils and Grease(FOG) Annual Grab
Total.Hardness Quarterly Composite. .
Dissolved Organic Carbon(DOC) Quarterly Composite..'
Total Organic Carbon(TOC) Quarterly . Composite
Volatile Suspended Solids-VSS Quarterly Composite
Calcium Quarterly Composite
1 See Par12.G Sample loosens Magma(Pepe 9). 40 CYR 423.17(d)(2)emtes,"At the permuting,authority's discretion,Instead or the
anchoring th 40 CFR 122.11 M),neoplasm with the Ifichaeom for the IM prtioty pollutants in pam riph(d)(1)of iMs scene.
(APPENDIX Am PART 40-126 PRIORITY POLM/TAWS)my be determined by englueering admissiom which demonstrate that
Me regulated pollutants are set dotimmide in the Rrml discharge by the aoalydml methods in 40 CFR purr 136. However,an INtial
TTO emlysis is requhM prior to fbat dtsrharg,e.
SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-00-S35
PART 2-MONITORING REQUIREMENTS-SAMPLE LOCATION(002)
B. Form the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until midnight on January 28,20141 the perminee shall
monitor the wastewater m be discharged to the Brine line from the designated sample location , for the following
pollutants in accordance with the schedule shown below al the indicated frequency. All required monitoring shall be
completed within the FIRST MONTH OF EACH QUARTER, (January,April,July,October),and submitted to
SBVMWD by the second month of the quarter to verify compliance with permit discharge limitations and to ensure
meeting reporting requirements. .All Semi4man l required monitoring shall be completed in January and July submitted to
SBV MWD by the end edthe following month(February&August)to ensure in eting the nevernng reguirenwnts.
POL1,II1'AN'1' .FREQUENCY SAMPLETYPE
Flow Daily Flow Meter
pit N/A N)A.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand(HOD) N/A N/A
Total Suspended Solids(TSS) 'N/A N/A
Arsenic N/A N/A
Cadmium ' N/A N/A''' '
Chromium(Totap Quarterly Composite
Copper Quarterly Composite
Lead N/A NIA
Mercury 'N/A N/A j.
Nickel N/A N/A
Silver. . N/A N/A
Zinc Quarterly Composite
Cyanide(Told) N/A NIA
Cyanide(Amenable) N/A NIA
Polychlorinated Biphenyls Send-Annual Grab
Pesticides N/A N/A
Total Toxic Organies(Metholt624)e Semi-Annual Grab
Sulfide(To d) NA NIA
Sulfide(Dissolved) N/A N/A
Oil and Gmase(Mineral/Petroleum) N/A N/A
1. See Part 2-C,Smaple Lneeaon nleamm(NU lllb
2 40 CM 423.I7(d)(21,Wars,"At We permitting authority's discretion,instead of the mandlori 40 CPR 12211(bl,ramnnlimm
With the l(Mtaflans or the 126 Priority pollut�a4nts m PPpanglra h(tl)(1)of this seNm(APPF.NOIXAroe¢PART 42i-1 6PWOR)TY
d Pollutants am not
dW delectable dieahm be g�nihe ed avalydeal rmelhotls in iO r:Fli Perl l]6e HOW tr aµi11N11W TPOetmtiywss is regu'ved prior
W Rmt discharge.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-00-S35
PART 2-MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (Cont)
C. All handling and preservation of collected samples and laboratory analyses of samples shall
be performed in accordance with 40 CFR, Part 136, and amendments thereto unless
specified otherwise in the monitoring conditions of this permit. If the Direct Discharger
chooses to perform self monitoring, in lieu of a contracted laboratory, a report detailing the
sample collection and preservation procedures must be submitted to SBVMWD for review
and approval. Samples collected by the Indirect Discharger prior to SBVMWD approval of
the SOP will be considered invalid.
D. Monitoring of wastewater shall be conducted at the Sample Locations 001 and 002.
Sample Location 001
At the City of San Bernardino Water Reclamation Plant
Comment:Sample point is not in the manhole as per this dwg,but rather as shown in the"AS
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MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-00-535
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-00-535
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. MONITORING REPORTS
All required monitoring results shall be summarized and reported on a SELF
MONITORING REPORT FORM provided by SBVMWD. This report form shall
indicate the compliance status and concentration and/or mass value of all pollutants in the
wastewater for which sampling and analyses were performed. The required Self Monitoring -
Report Form shall be accompanied by the following:
a. Original Certified Laboratory Report
b. Flow Monitoring Report form
c. Signed Certified Statement Form
All applications, reports, or information submitted to SBVMWD must include a Signed
Certified Statement.
The required quarterly monitoring report shall be submitted to SBVMWD by the last day of
the Second Month of each Quarter, (February, May, August, November), to verify the
wastewater discharged to the Brine Line is in compliance with permit discharge limitations.
Failure to submit the required Reporting Forms shall result in the perrittee being in
violation of their Direct User Discharge Permit. Any incomplete monitoring results shall be
returned to the permittee for completion. If the monitoring results are not submitted within
thirty (45) days of the due date, the permittee shall be considered in Significant
Noncompliance (SNC) and a Notice of Violation (NOV) will be issued. If no wastewater is
discharged to the Brine Line during the monitoring period, a letter stating this fact
shall be submitted to SBVMWD in lieu of the required monitoring report.
B. ADDITIONAL MONITORING
If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the
perauttee shall use test procedures prescribed in 40 CFR, Part 136, or amendments thereto,
or otherwise approved by EPA or as specified in this permit. The results of such monitoring
shall be reported as required in Part 3A above. All additional monitoring reports for
samples collected during each quarter are required to be submitted to SBVMWD within 30
days of collecting the sample.
C. AUTOMATIC RESAMPLING
If the results of the permittee's wastewater analyses indicate a violation has occurred, the
permittee must:
1. Notify SBVMWD of the violation within 24 hours of receiving such results from the
laboratory,(951)315-2246(24 hour on-call).
2. Repeat the sampling and analysis of the pollutants(s) found to be in violation, and
submit in writing, within 30 days of the lust violation,the results of this second analysis
along with the reason(s) for the pollutant violation(s), and corrective actions that will be
completed to avoid non-compliance with the wastewater discharged to the Brine Line.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit N& 4E-00.535
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
D. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE REPORT
The permittee shall notify SBVMWD immediately upon occurrence of an accidental
discharge of substances prohibited by the SAWPA Ordinance (Article 523.0), or any slug
loads or spills that may commingle with the wastewater which is discharged to the IEBL. in
the event of any spill that occurs on-site of off-site along the private lateral connecting to the
IEBL, the following organizations shall be notified immediately by telephone: RWQCB
Office (951) 7824130, RWQCB Fax (951) 781-6288, OCSD, SBVMWD, and SAWPA.
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) shall be notified immediately by telephone at
one of the following: OCSD Control Center (714) 593-7025, OCSD Environmental
Compliance Manager (714) 593-7450. During normal business hours, SBVMWD shall
be notified by telephone at (951) 315-2246 (24 hour on-call). SAWPA shall be notified
by telephone at (951) 354-4220. A written report detailing the date and time of the
discharge,location of discharge, the type of waste,including concentration and volume, and
any corrective actions taken must be received by SBVMWD within five(5)working days of
the spill. The notification of the accidental release,in accordance with this section, does not
relieve the permittee from the reporting requirements of local, State, or Federal laws. The
report shall specify the following:
1. Description and cause of the upset, slug or accidental discharge, the reuse
thereof, and the impact on the permittee's compliance status. The description
shall also include the location of the discharge, type, concentration and volume
of waste.
2. Duration of noncompliance including exact dates and times of noncompliance,
and if noncompliance continues, the time by which compliance is reasonably
expected to occur.
3. All steps taken or to be taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of
such an upset,slug,accidental discharge,or other conditions of noncompliance.
4. All reports required by this permit shall be submitted to the San Bernardino
Valley Municipal Water District at the following address:
E. FACILITY WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN (FWMP) All Pemutted industrial users as
determined by the General Manager may be required to develop and maintain a FWMP.The
FWMP may consist of the following documents:
1. Toxic Oreanic Manaeement Plan (TOMP) A TOMP is required of all categorical
industrial users which are permitted to submit A TOMP in lieu of required pollutant
monitoring. SAWPAISBVMWD reserves the right to require Total Toxic Organic
monitoring of all was regardless of the user being allowed to submit a TOMP.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4UOD-935
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
2. Slue Discharge Prevention Control Plan (SDPCP). Mountainview Generating
Station shall develop a SDPCP within 90 days of the issuance of this permit.Within
the time period given a SDPCP is required of all industrial users which are classified as
Significant Industrial Users, have Batch Discharge provisions, stored chemicals or
materials, or the potential for a Slug Discharge which,if discharged to the Brine Line or
tributaries thereto, would violate any of the prohibited discharge requirements of the
SAWPA Ordinance. A SDPCP showing facilities and operation procedures to provide
this protection shall be submitted to the General Manager for review and approval
before implementation. Each user shall implement its SDPCP as submitted or modified
after such plan has been reviewed and approved by the General Manager. Review and
approval of such plans and operations procedures by the General Manager shall not
relieve the user from the responsibility to modify its facility as necessary to meet the
requirements of this ordinance. Any user required to develop and implement an SDPCP
shall submit a plan which addresses, at a minimum the following:
(a) Description of discharge practices,including non-routine batch discharges;
(b) Description of stored chemical;
(c) Procedures for immediately notifying SBVMWD of any accidental or
slug discharge. Such notification must also be given for any discharge which
would violate any of the standards set forth in the SAWPA Ordinance and
any local,state or federal regulations;and
(d) Procedures to prevent adverse impact from any accidental or slug discharge.
Such procedures include,but are not limited to inspection and maintenance
of storage areas,handling and transfer of materials,loading and unloading
operations,control of plant site runoff,worker training,building of
containment structures or equipment,measures for containing toxic organic
chemicals(including solvents),and/or measures and equipment for
emergency response.
The Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be updated whenever changes occur in
any of the addressed areas; chemicals are added or replaced; processes or plumbing are
rerouted or changed; pretreatment facilities are modified or replaced; operations and/or
maintenance procedures are modified; or personnel listed in the plan are replaced, changed,
or removed.
During routine inspection,the Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be reviewed by
the responsible party and either;
a. Updated and resubmitted,or
b. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the Slug Discharge
Control Plan has occurred.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-00-S35
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
3. Pretreatment Systems Ooerations and Maintenance Manual. Such a manual
shall be submitted by all industrial users operating and maintaining pretreatment
equipment-for the removal of pollutants from wastewater.
4. Hverdous Materials and Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Such a plan is
required of all industrial users that use or possess hazardous materials or generate
hazardous waste.A city or county Fire Department-required Business Emergency
Plan may be substituted for this management plan.
5. Waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan(WM/PPP)
a. A Waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan (WM/PPP)is required
of any industrial user:
1. For whom the General Manager has determined such WM/PPP is necessary
to achieve a water quality objective;
2. Determined by the State or Regional Board to be a chronic violator, and the
State or Regional Board or SBVMWD's General Manager determines that a
WM/PPP is necessary;or
3. That significantly contributes, or has the potential to significantly contribute,
to the creation of a toxic hot spot as defined in Water Code Section 13391.5.
b. A WM/PPP required of an industrial user shall include all of the following:
1. An analysis of one or more of the pollutants, as directed by the State Board,
Regional Board, or SBVMWD, that the user discharges to the Brine Line
or tributaries thereto,description of the sources of the pollutants,and a
comprehensive review of the processes used by the user that result in the
generation and discharge of the pollutants.
2. An analysis of the potential for pollution prevention to reduce the generation
of the pollutants, including the application of innovative and alternative
technologies and any adverse environmental impacts resulting from the use
of those methods.
3. A detailed description of the tasks and time schedules required to investigate
and implement various elements of pollution prevention techniques.
4. A statement of the user's pollution prevention goals and strategies, including
priorities for short-term and long-term action.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-00-S35
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
S. A description of the user's existing pollution prevention methods.
6. A statement that the user's existing and planned pollution prevention
strategies do not constitute cross media pollution transfers unless clear
environmental benefits of such an approach are identified to the satisfaction
of SBVMWD and information that supports that statement.
7. Proof of compliance with the Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and
Management Review Act of 1989(article 11.9 (commencing with Section
25244.12)of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code)if the
user is also subject to that act.
8. An analysis, to the extent feasible, of the relative costs and benefits of the
possible pollution prevention activities.
9. A specification of, and rationale for, the technically feasible and
economically practicable pollution prevention measures selected by the user
for implementation.
Any user who fails to complete a WMIPPP required by SBVMWD the State or Regional
Board, submits a plan that does not comply with this Section, or fails to implement a plan
required by SBVMWD or the State or Regional Board, shall be liable to SBVMWD for any
civil penalty assessed administratively by SBVMWD or by a court in accordance with this
Ordinance,including any attorneys fees incurred by SBVMWD.
The FWMP shall he updated whenever changes occur in any of the addressed areas;
chemicals are added or replaced; processes or plumbing are rerouted or changed;
pretreatment facilities are modified or replaced; operations and/or maintenance
procedures are modified; or personnel listed in the plan are replaced, changed, or
removed.
During routine inspection, the FWMP shall be reviewed by the responsible party and
either;
1. Updated and resubmitted,or
2. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the FWMP has
occurred.
All reports required by this permit shall be submitted to San Bernardino Valley Municipal
Water District at the following address:
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Attention: Pretreatment Representative
380 East Vanderbilt Way
San Bernardino, CA 92408
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit Na 4E-00S35
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS
A. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
Permittee is required to comply with the general prohibitions and limits on discharges set
forth in Article 2 of the SAWPA Ordinance:
1. Prohibited Discharges
2. Prohibition on Dilution
3. Limitations on Surface Runoff and Groundwater
4. Limitations on Unpolluted Water
5. Prohibition on Domestic Wastewater and Septage Waste
6. Limitations on Radioactive Waste
7. Prohibition on the Use of Grinders
8. Limitations on Point of Discharge
9. Limitations on Wastewater Strength and Characteristics
10. Prohibition on Infectious Waste
11. Limitations on Disposal of Spent Solutions and Sludges
B. CIVIL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of the SAWPA Ordinance; or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limitation; or any suspension or revocation order shall be liable for a
civil penalty pursuant to Article 6 of the SAWPA Ordinance, for each day on which such
violation occurs.
C. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of the SAWPA Ordinance or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limit, is guilty of a misdemeanor, which upon conviction is
punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisonment for not
more than six(6)months in jail or both.Each day in violation constitutes a new and separate
violation and shall be subject to the penalties contained herein.
D. ENFORCEMENT
Specific enforcement provisions have been adopted by SAWPA to govern discharges to the
Brine Line by all discharge Permittees. These are outlined in Article 6 of the SAWPA
Ordinance.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Pernut No. 4E-00.S35
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS(Cont)
E. DUTY TO COMPLY
The permince is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in the SAWPA
Ordinance and any attachments to this permit.
F. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provisions of those permit limits and/or
requirements, or the application thereof, to the Pernittce is held invalid, the remainder of
the permit limits and/or requirements shall remain in full force and effect.
G. PERMIT TRANSFER PROHIBITIONS
permits issued under the SAWPA Ordinance are for a specific user, for a specific.operation
at a specific location, and create no vested rights. Discharge permits, their concentration
limits or their mass emission rates shall not be transferred for an operation at a different
location.
H. PERMITS- CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
Except as expressly authorized in writing by SBVMWD, the permit shall be void upon the
sale or transfer of ownership for which this permit is issued. The Permittee shall notify
SBVMWD in writing 60 days prior to the transfer of ownership and shall give a copy of the
existing permit to the new owner or operator.
1. FEES
Permittees shall pay to SBVMWD all user charges and associated fees as outlined in
associated resolutions.
J. PERMIT TYPE
Class I Wastewater Discharge Permit(Direct—Non-domestic).
K. PERMIT DURATION
Class I permits, as described in Article 4 of the SAWPA Ordinance, shall be issued for a
period not to exceed three years. Ninety days prior to expiration of the permit,the Permittee
shall apply for renewal of the permit in accordance with Article 4 of the SAWPA
Ordinance. At that time, SBVMWD will review the file, determine any new or modified
conditions,and then a permit may be re-issued.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-00-S35
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS (Cent)
L. INSPECTION AND SAMPLING CONDITIONS
SAWPA, OCSD, SBVMWD, and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA may
inspect the wastewater generating and disposal facilities and sample the discharge of any
Pcrmittce to ascertain whether the intent of the Ordinance is being met and the Permittee is
complying with all requirements.
SAWPA, SBVMWD,OCSD,and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA shall have
the right to set up on the Pemtittee's property such devices as are necessary to conduct
sampling or metering operations. Where a Permittee has security measures in force, the
Permittee shall make necessary arrangements to insure that personnel from SAWPA,
SBVMWD,OCSD, and/or other representatives will be pennitted to enter without delay for
the purpose of performing their specific responsibilities.
Persons or occupants of premises where wastewater is created or discharged shall
allow SAWPA, SBVMWD, OCSD, and/or other representatives authorized by
SAWPA reasonable access during the normal working day to all parts of the
wastewater generating and disposal facilities for the purposes of inspection and
sampling.
M. OTHER CONDITIONS
1. Permittee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in the
SAWPA Ordinance and any amendments to this permit.
2. Permittee shall maintain records of waste hauling, reclamation, wastewater
pretreatment, monitoring device recording charts and calibration reports, effluent
flow, and sample analysis data on the site of the wastewater generation. All records
are subject to inspection and shall be copied as needed.All records must be kept on
the site of wastewater generation for a minimum period of three years. The
records retention period may be extended beyond three years in the event criminal or
civil action is taken or an extensive company history is required.
3. The terms and conditions of an issued permit may be subject to modification by
SBVMWD during the life of the permit. The Pernittee shall be informed of any
change in the permit limitations, conditions or requirements at least forty-five (45)
days prior to the effective date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the
permit shall include a reasonable time schedule for compliance.
4. The Permittee is hereby made aware that the strength of the wastewater discharged
to the Brine Line may result in a surcharge fee in addition to the volumetric fee.
Please check With the member agency for details regarding BOD and TSS surcharge
fees.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4E-00-S35
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS(Cont)
5. Permittee shall comply with the requirements of OCSD's pretreatment program
including,but not limited to OCSD's Wastewater Discharge Regulations, as such
regulations may periodically be amended.
PART 5-SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Mountainview Generating Station is authorized to discharge R.O. reject stream,
direct cooling tower blowdown, treated cooling tower blowdown, and wastewaters
from the neutralization system to the Brine Line, from the facility located at 2492
West San Bernardino Avenue,Redlands,CA 92374.
B. Because the mid-level aquifer is contaminated with Perchlorate, the California
Energy Commission permit requires Mountainview Generating Station to use this
water, along with reclaimed water, for cooling. Mountainview recycles its cooling
water to reduce the amount of water consumed. The average concentration of
Perchlorate in the extracted groundwater is about 60-90 ppb. It is expected that the
wastewater discharged to the Brine Line will contain Perchlorate at approximately
800-1200 ppb due to recycling the water through the cooling towers and water
treatment plant.
C. Mountainview Generating Station, SAWPA, and OCSD acknowledge that meetings
between the three parties have occurred during 2005, 2006, and 2007 to discuss
concerns associated with the above-mentioned Perchlorate discharge. Currently, this
discharge is acceptable to SAWPA and OCSD. However, if
SAWPA/OCSD/SBVMWD determine that wastewater constituents in the sewerage
system may cause interference and/or operational problems or other problems in
SAWPA's or OCSD's sewerage collection, treatment or disposal facilities,
SAWPA/OCSD may revise the Mountainview Permit and require Mountainview to
develop a long-term contingency plan. The tone-term contingency Dlan may
include a proposal for installation of a pretreatment system and/or other disposal
options regarding the removal of Perchlorate or other detected constituents of
concem in the wastewater being discharged to the Brine Line.
D. Permittee shall reimburse SAWPA, SBVMWD, OCSD for all costs incurred as a
result of any enforcement action.
E. EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST AND CONTINGENCY PLAN TO CEASE
THE DISCHARGE TO THE BRINE LINE
1. The Permittee shall provide SBVMWD, on a Bi-Annual basis (January and
July), a list containing the names and phone numbers of contacts who can be
reached 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency with the Brine Line
discharge.
2. The Pemtittee shall develop and annually (January) submit to SBVMWD a
Contingency Plan to either cease discharge to the Brine Line, or reroute the
discharge to the local POTW or other approved alternative.
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ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING, INC.
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Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: OLS Energy Chino
Industrial User Address: 5601 Eucalyptus Avenue, Chino,CA 91708
Industrial User Permit Number: C-87-002
Industrial User Representative: Mr. Bill Winner, Plant Manager
Indirect/Direct User: Direct User
Agency Area: Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Agency Representatives: Mr. Kenneth Tam,Inland Empire Utilities Agency Assistant Engineer
Mr. Michael Barber, Inland Empire Utilities Agency Inspector II
Inspection Date: September 13,2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI Inspector: Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering& Contracting (EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. To evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs, industrial users were selectively
inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or industry type.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste streams
that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a direct
connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at liquid waste hauler (LWH) discharge
stations varies. The quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or two
truckloads per week to 100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect dischargers is
disposed of at discharge stations using a permitted commercial LWH permitted by SAWPA.
On September 13, 2012, EEC inspected the OLS Energy facility, located at 5601 Eucalyptus Avenue,
Chino, California, to evaluate the performance of the facility's regulatory controls. The facility is
permitted by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA). NAES Corporation (NAES), a service provider to
energy-related infrastructure markets, provides the personnel to operate and maintain the facility. The
inspection was conducted to evaluate whether OLS has developed and implemented sufficient measures
to ensure that discharges into the IEBL comply with the terms and conditions of all applicable
agreements and regulations, including OCSD ordinances and 40 CFR 403.
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Industrial User Inspection Report:OLS Energy Chino November 1,2012
1.1 General and Process Description
The OLS facility is located on the California Institution for Men (CIM) complex. CIM was opened in San
Bernardino County in 1941 on 2,500 acres of land. The CIM is a large prison complex that houses four
facilities with varying levels of security. Each facility consists of dormitory housing units and educational
and recreational activity areas.The CIM complex also includes ancillary facilities that provide water and
wastewater treatment, laundry services, central kitchen, and steam and electricity. OLS Energy supplies
steam and electricity to the entire CIM complex. The OLS facility was constructed in 1988 and began
discharging to the IEBL in March 1988. Photography is forbidden throughout the CIM high-security
prison complex,so no site photographs were taken.
OLS uses natural gas to drive the on-site turbine engine to generate electricity.The exhaust gas from the
turbine is sent to a heat-recovery steam generator that produces high-pressure steam, which is then
collected and supplied to a steam turbine that also produces electricity. Steam from the turbine is
supplied to the CIM complex.OLS's power-generation system is subject to 40 CFR 423 (Steam Electric
Power Generating Point Source Category).
OLS produces up to 30 megawatts per hour (MWh) of electricity and 15,000 pounds per hour of steam.
The electricity is fed into the Southern California Edison grid system at a rate of 26 MWh, and 4 MWh
are supplied to the CIM complex for on-site consumption. OLS can also operate a stand-by boiler to
supply steam to the CIM laundry when the heat-recovery steam generator is not operational.
The sources of the water used by OLS consist of reclaimed water from IEUA at the rate of 3 million
gallons per month and potable water from the City of Chino at the rate of 5.5 million gallons per month.
Incoming water is treated on-site by a demineralizer and a reverse osmosis system.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
Process wastewater is produced from boiler blowdown, air scrubber air-pollution control system, ion-
exchange water treatment system, reverse osmosis reject water, cooling tower blowdown, and floor
drains. All floor drains lead to a sump, and all wastewater streams are collected in a sump prior to
treatment and discharge. The cooling tower blowdown is monitored separately from the rest of the
wastewater because it is subject to categorical limits. The facility has a separate sewer system
connection for sanitary wastewater.OLS connects to the CIM sanitary sewer.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
Wastewater treatment consists of a 10,000-gallon sump,a clarifier,and pH adjustment.
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
OLS connects to the IEBL though a lateral connection that is 2.0 miles in length, 1.5 miles of which is
owned by OLS. Categorical limits and local limits are properly monitored at two separate sampling
locations. Wastewater is sampled at Sampling Location No. 1 for compliance with IEUA limits; this
sampling point is located at the outlet of the sump near the neutralization tanks in the southwest corner
of the facility. Cooling tower blowdown is sampled at Sample Location No. 2, located in the manhole by
Central Avenue,to ensure compliance with categorical limits.
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Industrial User Inspection Report:OLS Energy Chino November 1,2012
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
The facility is subject to federal categorical standards contained in 40 CFR 423. This regulation defines
existing sources as those that began discharging prior to October 14, 1980, and new sources as those
that began discharging after this date. The OLS facility began discharging in 1988 and is therefore
classified as a new source that is subject to 40 CFR 423.17. The facility must also meet requirements
specified in the IEUA-issued permit.
2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
The facility is classified as a categorical industrial user pursuant to 40 CFR 423. Under 40 CFR 423,
industrial dischargers that engage primarily in the generation of electricity with fossil fuels and employ a
steam water system are considered categorical industrial users.
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the City
In addition to the federal and State requirements, the facility is subject to the requirements of IEUA's
Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance, SAWPA's ordinance, OCSD's ordinance, and the IEUA-issued
permit.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 Overall,the OLS facility was observed to be clean and in good working order.
3.2 The pH alarm at the cooling towers' pH monitoring station was determined to be in good
working condition.
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit No.C-87-002
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APPENDIX A
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
NO. C-87-002
INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY
NON-RECLAIMABLE WASTE SYSTEM
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. C-87-002
COMPANY: OLS Energy-Chino
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O.Box 1520,Chino, CA 91708
ADDRESS: 5601 Eucalyptus Avenue,Chino,CA 91708
AVERAGE WASTEWATER PERMIT ISSUANCE DATE: J tilt' 7, ?oil
DAILY MAX FLOW RATE: PERMIT EFFECTIVE DATE: July 10,2011
129,600 GPD EXPIRATION DATE: July 9,2013
RE-APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 9,2013
INDUSTRIAL CATEGORY: CAPACITY UNIT(S): 6 Units(15 GPM each)
Steam Electric Power Generating Point OPTION UNIT(S):None
Source Category, 40 CFR 423.17
In accordance with the provisions of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency's Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance
(Presently Ordinance No.62)and the SAWPA Ordinance(presently Ordinance No.5,and any subsequent revisions
thereof),OLS Energy-Chino,henceforth referred to as "Petmittee", is hereby authorized to discharge industrial
wastewater from the above facility to the Inland Empire Utilities Agency's Non-Reclaimable Waste System and the
Inland Empire Brine Line system in accordance with the conditions set forth in this permit. Compliance with this
permit does not relieve the Permittee of the obligations to comply with the provisions of the Inland Empire Utilities
Agency's Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance, the SAWPA Ordinance, IEUA and SAWPA policies and
guidelines, any applicable pretreatment regulations, standards or requirements under local, California state, and
Federal laws and regulations. Noncompliance with any term or condition of this permit shall constitute a violation of
the above referenced Ordinances. Copies of the above referenced Ordinances are given in Appendix C.
This permit is issued on July 10,2011 and will expire on July 9.2013.
By:
Chris Bach,P.E.
Manager of Planning&Environmental Compliance
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
POST PERMIT IN PLAIN VIEW THIS PERMIT IS NON-TRANSFERRABLE
I. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Abbreviations:
CFR -Code of Federal Regulations
Brine Line -Inland Empire Brine Line
IEUA -Inland Empire Utilities Agency
NRWS -Non-Reclaimable Waste System
OCSD -Orange County Sanitation District
POTW -Publicly Owned Treatment Works
SAWPA -Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
USEPA -United States Environmental Protection Agency
B. Wastewater Discharges
This permit authorizes the discharge of cooling tower blow down and low volume wastes generated in the
process of generating electric power and steam The low volume waste include wastewater or discharges from
wet scrubber air pollution control systems,ion exchange water treatment system,water treatment evaporation,
boiler blow down,floor drains,cooling tower basin cleaning wastes,and re-circulating house service water
systems.The discharge of any other type of waste will require prior approval from IEUA and/or SAWPA.
CONTACT/AUTHORIZED PERSON FOR WASTEWATER DISCHARGE ISSUES:
Authorized Officer: Robert Henderson,Vice President
Contact Person: William B.Winter,Plant Manager
Phone: (909)597-0338
E-mail: bwimemuoIsenefRY.COm
C. Duty to Comply
The Permittee most comply with all conditions of this permit.Failure to comply with the requirements of this
permit may be justification for administrative action or enforcement proceedings,including civil or criminal
penalties,injunctive relief,and summary abatements.
D. Notification of Change
The Permittee,during the tenure of this permit,is required to notify IEUA in advance of any change in the
status of the facility, including, but not limited to, ownership, authorized representative, operating
responsibilities,business name,operating hours,and discharge volume or duration.
E. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or correct any adverse impact to the POTW and
NRWS and the environment resulting from noncompliance with this permit,including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature, source, and impact of the non-compliant
discharge. Any discharge to the NRWS or Brine Line in excess of the discharge limitations contained herein
requires immediate corective action by the Permittee.
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F. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey property rights of any sort,any exclusive privileges,or authorize
any activity that results in injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights,nor any violation of
Federal, State,or local laws or regulations.
G. Severability
The provisions of this permit we severable, and if any provision of this permit or the application of any
provision of this permit to any circumstance is held invalid, the application of such provision to other
circumstances and the remainder of this permit shall not be affected.
H. Pretreatment Standards and Requirements
The Pennittee shall comply at all times with applicable Federal and State pretreatment standards and
requirements as given in 40 CFR 403,"Federal Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of
Pollution,"40 CFR 423, "Steam Electric Power Generation Point Source Category," Subpart 423.17,the
current IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance,the current SAWPA Ordinance,and any subsequent
amendments thereof,and this permit,whichever is more stringent.
I. Permit Modification
This permit is issued based on the information provided by the Permittee in its permit application. Any
significant change in wastewater quantity or quality,by a threshold level as specified in this permit,if any,
from the information reported in the permit application,may constitute grounds for a permit modification.
This permit may be modified for good cause including,but not limited to,the following actions:
1) Incorporate any new or revised Federal, State,or local pretreatment standards or requirements;
2) Accommodate material or substantial changes to the Permittee's industrial processes,production,
operations or the method of wastewater treatment,which create a significant change in the
quality or quantity of industrial wastewater discharged,
3) Incorporate a change in any condition that requires either a temporary or permanent reduction or
elimination of the authorized discharge;
4) Respond to information indicating that the permitted discharge poses a threat to the IEUA,
SAWPA and/or OCSD collection and treatment systems,personnel or the receiving waters;
5) Respond to violation of any terns or conditions of this permit;
6) Respond to misrepresentation or failure to disclose fully relevant facts in the permit application
or in any required reporting;
7) Revise or grant a variance from such categorical standards pursuant to 40 CFR 403.13;
8) Correct typographical or other errors in the permit;
9) Reflect the transfer of facility ownership and/or operation to a new owner/operator;
10) Respond to a permit modification request from the Permittee,provided that such request does not
create a violation of any applicable requirements, standards,laws,rules or regulations.
J. Permit Temrination
This permit may be terminated for the following reasons:
1) Falsifying statements,representations,records,reports, or other documents sent to IEUA,
SAWPA and/or OCSD;
2) Tampering with,or knowingly rendering inaccurate,monitoring device or sample collection
method;
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3) Refusing to allow timely access to the facility for the purpose of inspection and monitoring by
IEUA,SAWPA,and/or OCSD representatives;
4) Refusing to provide records,reports,plans,or other documents required by IEUA, SAWPA
and/or OCSD to determine permit terms,conditions or limitations,discharge compliance,or
compliance with the current IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance and the SAWPA
Ordinance;
5) Failing to meet effluent limitations;
6) Failing to make timely payment of all amounts owed to IEUA for user charges,noncompliance
fees,or any other fees;
7) Failing to meet compliance schedules;
8) Failing to report significant changes in operations or wastewater constituents and characteristics;
9) Failing to comply with the terms of enforcement or permit suspension action or order;
10) Discharging wastewater to the NRWS or Brine Line while its permit is under suspension;
11) Failing to submit oral notice or written report of the occurrence of bypass;
12) Discharging wastewater that causes pass through or interference with the NRWS or Brine Line
collection,treatment,or disposal system;
13) Discharging a slug load to the NRWS or Brine Line.
K. Permit Amendment
Any proposed permit revision,which results in a significant change in the wastewater quantity or quality
from the information reported m the permit application for the existing permit,will require a new permit
application to be submitted to IEUA for approval. Approval must be first obtained prior to implementation
of any intended revisions.
L. Permit Transfers and the Requirement for a New Permit on Ownership Change
Permit transfers are prohibited as specified in Section 422 of the IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater
Ordinance. A new permit is required if business changes ownership. The new owner shall notify IEUA of
the ownership change immediately within twenty-four(24)hours,and submit a new permit application to
IEUA within five(5)days of the change.
M. Treatment Permits Required for Hazardous Wastes
The Permittee shall not accept,treat,or dispose of wastes,determined to be hazardous according to 40 CFR
261 or Title 22, Division 4.5 of the California Code of Regulations,at the pretreatment facility,without a
hazardous waste facilities permit as required by California Health and Safety Code, Section 25201.
N. Annual Publication of Names of Dischargers in Significant Non-Compliance
A list ofpermittees discharging to the NRWS,which were determined to be in significant noncompliance,as
defined by the IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance,the SAWPA Ordinance,and USEPA General
Pretreatment Regulation,will be published annually by IEUA. The Permittee is advised that significant
noncompliance with this permit, may lead to publication of the Peraduce's name in the largest daily
newspaper within IEUA service area.
O. Administrative Civil Penalties
Any person, or groups of persons, who violates any portion of the IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater
Ordinance, the SAWPA Ordinance, any permit condition, prohibition, or effluent limit, and any permit
suspension or revocation order will be subject to administrative civil penalties.
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The administrative civil penalties that may be assessed are not to exceed$2,000 for each day for failing or
refusing to furnish technical or monitoring reports, $3,000 for each day for failing or refusing to timely
complywith any compliance schedules,$5,000 for each day and each violation for discharging wastewater in
violation of any waste discharge limit or permit condition,and$10 per gallon for discharging wastewater in
violation of any permit suspension,permit revocation,cease and desist order or other orders,or prohibition
issued or adopted by IEUA, SAWPA,and/or OCSD.
P. Judicial Civil Penalties
Any person,or group of persons, who violates any conditions established in this permit will be subject to
civil penalties including, but not limited to,a fine of up to$25,000 per day of violation.Any person who
violates any provisions of the IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance, permit conditions,
prohibitions,or effluent limitations shall be liable civilly for a penalty pursuant to Section 508 of the IEUA
Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance for each day in which such violation occurs.
Q. Criminal Penalties
Any person, or group of persons,who violates any provisions of the IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater
Ordinance,the SAWPA Ordinance,or anypermit conditions,discharge prohibitions or effluent limitations,is
guilty of a misdemeanor, which upon conviction is punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000, or
imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, or both. Each day in which a violation occurs shall
constitute a new and separate offense, and shall be subject to the penalties contained herein.
R. Recovery of Costs Incurred
In addition to civil and criminal liabilities, the Pertnittee violating any of the provisions established in this
permit,or the IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance,the SAWPA Ordinance,or causing damage to,
or otherwise obstructing the NRWS or Brine Line,or the sewerage system of OCSD,shall be liable to IEUA,
SAWPA, and/or OCSD for any expense, loss, or damage caused by such violation. IEUA shall bill the
Permittee for all costs incurred by IEUA, SAWPA,and/or OCSD for any repair,cleaning,or replacement
necessary because of the violation.Refusal to pay the assessed costs shall constitute a separate violation.
S. Insmection and Enlry
The Permittee shall allow any authorized representative of IEUA,OCSD and/or SAWPA,California Water
Quality Control Board and its Regional Boards,USEPA and other related agencies to:
1) Have immediate access without delay to any facility directly or indirectlyconnected to the NRWS or
Brine Line any time wastewater is being discharged, any time the Pennittee's facility is open or
operating,and at any other reasonable times including,but not limited to,emergency situations;
2) Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,or
where records,as required by this permit,are kept
3) Have access to and copy any records that must be maintained by the Pemtittee under the provisions
of this permit;
4) Inspect any facilities, equipment (including equipment used for monitoring and/or controlling
discharge to the NRWS or Brine Line),practices, or operations that we regulated and/or required
under the provisions of this permit;
5) Sample or monitor, at any time, for purposes of assuring permit compliance, any substances, or
parameters at any location;
6) Inspect any production,manufacturing,fabrication,or storage area where pollutants regulated under
the provisions of this permit, could originate,be stored,or be discharged to the sewerage system,
and;
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7) Study the industrial wastewater management facilities and wastewater discharges for the purpose of
regulatory research.
T. Ecuimment Requirements
1) The Permittee shall,at all times,properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment
and control,including pH adjustment and control,if necessary,and related appurtenances which are
installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit.
2) The Permittee shall operate and maintain a flow meter to measure and record the instantaneous flow
rate and the total volume ofwastewater consisting of cooling tower blowdown and low volume wastes
discharged to the NRWS or Brine Line.
3) The Permittee shall implement a plan for regular calibration of all monitoring devices used to ensure
proper functioning of pretreatment equipment, or monitor discharges to the NRWS or Brine Line.
Records of all calibrations conducted shall be kept on file for aperiod of three(3)years andprovided to
representatives of IEUA,SAWPA,and/or OCSD upon request.
4) The Pennines shall prepare and maintain an up-to-date Operation and Maintenance Manual of the
ion-exchange and bath pretreatment system for ready reference and trouble-shooting by company
employees and by IEUA,SAWPA,and/or OCSD representatives.This manual does not need to be
submitted to IEUA, SAWPA,and/or OCSD for approval.
5) The Permittee shall implement a plan for regular cleaning and proper disposal of all solids
accumulated in tanks,vessels,or containers,designed to retain these materials as a component of
pretreatment Records of all cleaning and solids disposal shall be kept on file for three(3)years and
provided to IEUA, SAWPA,and/or OCSD upon request.
6) Upon loss in the efficiency of wastewater treatment, or the loss or failure of all or part of the
pretreatment facility,the Permittee shall,to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with this
permit, control its production and/or discharge to the NRWS or Brine Line until operation of the
pretreatment facility is restored,or an alternative method of treatment is provided.
7) Passive spill containment most be provided for containers,vessels,or tanks which contain cyanide,
acids,bases,caustic substances,heavy metals of more than ten(10)pounds of metals in solution,or
any toxic,poisonous,or hazardous material in solution in a significant quantity.
8) Any plans for changes in equipment or process must be submitted to IEUA,OCSD and/or SAWPA
for approval prior to implementation.
9) Bypass of Treatment Facilities:
a) Bypass is prohibited unless unavoidable to prevent loss of life,personal injury,or severe
property damage,and no other available alternative exists.
b) The Permittee may allow a bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded,but only if it is necessary to accomplish essential maintenance to ensure
efficient operation.
c) IEUA,SAWPA and/or OCSD may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse effects, if it is determined that the bypass will meet with all applicable
provisions of the current IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance and SAWPA
Ordinance.
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d) The Permittee shall notify concurrently IEUA, SAWPA and/or OCSD of the bypass in
accordance with the requirements in Section IV, Reporting Requirements,Part D of this
Permit.
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II. WASTEWATER DISCHARGE LIMITS
The effluent discharge limitations for this permit me listed in Appendix A,Discharge Limits and Monitoring
Requirements. Discharges exceeding the specified effluent limitations are prohibited withomprior approval
and permit amendments by IEUA and/or SAWPA and/or OCSD.The Permittee shall strictly comply,at all
times,with the effluent limitations and the general prohibition standards as specified below:
1) Permittee shall comply with all general prohibition standards in the IEUA Non-Reclaimable
Wastewater Ordinance and the SAWPA Ordinance(Appendix Q.
2) Wastewater shall not be discharged to the NRWS unless it has been effectively neutralized to a pH
value between 6.0 and 12.0.
3) Wastes that result in encrustation or scale build up in the sewer line shall not be discharged to the
NRWS or Brine Line.
4) Petroleum products, non-biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral origin which form
persistent water emulsions or cause interference or pass-through at the POTW shall not be
discharged to the NRWS or Brine Line.
5) Any spill that cannot be treated adequately for sewer disposal must be disposed of at a legally
approved disposal site.Under no circumstances shall process solution spills be discharged directlyto
the sewer. Waste haulers reports or manifests must be kept on file at the Permittee's site address for
four(4)years for any spills disposed of in this manner.
6) No hazardous wastes, as defined in 40 CFR Part 261 or in Title 22,Division 4.5 of the California
Code of Regulations,shall be discharged to the NRWS or Brine Line.
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ID. WASTEWATER MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A. General Requirements
1) The Permittee shall monitor all discharges to the NRW S or Brine Line according to the methodology
and frequency specified in Appendix A of this permit, "Wastewater Discharge Limitations and
Monitoring Requirements."
2) Sampling, sample preservation, sample storage, and sample analysis shall be performed in
conformance with 40 CFR Part 136, Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Pollutants,or as prescribed by IEUA,SAWPA,and/or OCSD. Any alternative test procedures must
be approved by IEUA, SAWPA, and/or OCSD before analysis and may require approval by the
California Regional Water Quality Control Board and USEPA.
3) The Permittee must immediately re-sample if a sample is not taken,preserved or stored properly.
Samples not properly taken,preserved,or stored are not valid.
4) No attempt shall be made by the Permittee, or any authorized representative of the Permittee, to
submit analysis results from any samples known to be invalid in order to demonstrate compliance
with applicable wastewater discharge limitations. A willful attempt to do so shall subject the
Permittee to civil and/or criminal penalties stated in Section I,General Conditions,Part O,P,and Q
of this permit.
5) Chemical or physical analysis for any parameter required by this permit must be performed by a
laboratory certified by the State of California or approved by IEUA, SAWPA, and/or OCSD.
6) IEUA, SAWPA, and/or OCSD reserve the right to modify the monitoring and sampling
requirements in this permit as needed. Pemuttee may request modification of the monitoring
requirements herein. Such requests shall include sufficient justification for the request.
Modifications must be approved by IEUA and may need approval from SAWPA and/or OCSD.
7) The Permittee is advised that the monitoring frequencies required in Appendix A are minimum
frequencies. The Permittee may perform additional monitoring to demonstrate compliance if
necessary.
B. Sampling Location(s)
All samples taken by Permittee,IEUA,SAWPA,and/or OCSD for detemhination ofpemhit compliance shall
be taken from the following monitoring points:
Location (1)—Cooling Tower Slowdown Sampling: Discharge pipe from cooling tower containment
basin.This location is north of the basin and by the condenser. (Refer to Appendix B).
Location(2)—Entire Facility Discharge Sampling:Wastewater sump by the neutralization tanks,located
in the southwest comer of the facility,or IEUA monitoring manhole by Central Avenue. (Refer to Appendix
B).
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining and cleaning the sampling location to prevent my build-up of oil
and grease,sediment or sludge;failure to do so does not invalidate sample test results.
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Safe and convenient access to the sampling location must be provided for representatives of IEUA,SAWPA,
and/or OCSD. If IEUA,SAWPA,and/or OCSD determine that the sampling location is unsafe or difficult to
access,the Pemittee shall propose an alternate location acceptable to IEUA,OCSD and/or SAWPA.
IEUA, SAWPA, and/or OCSD representatives, at the Permittee's request, may provide a split of any
composite sample collected if sufficient sample volume is available. The Permittee may also request a
concurrent or sequential grab sample for any grab sample collected by IEUA,SAWPA,and/or OCSD. The
split samples are to be deposited with a designated company representative,or with whoever is available if
the designated representative is not available.
C. Additional Monitoring Reuuirements
1) Permittee is required to keep the following monitoring records for three (3)years for each of the
samples collected in accordance with the requirements of this permit:
a) Location where the sample was collected.
b) Date and time the sample was collected.
c) Preservation method used,if required.
d) Type of sample container used for the sampling.
e) Analysis method for the sample.
f) Analysis results of the sample.
g) Name and affiliation of the person conducting the sampling.
h) Name of the laboratory performs the analysis.
i) Name of the person performs the analysis.
D Signature of a responsible official of the laboratory that performs the analysis.
2) Permittee shall keep a logbook of chemical or solution spills, and shall make it available for
inspection by representatives of IEUA, SAWPA, and/or OCSD. Any material that enters a spill
containment area must be handled as a spill,including rainwater and any process wastewater from
normal operations. All materials removed from the spill containment area,whetherrestricted or non-
restricted must be included in the logbook. The logbook shall contain the following information
relevant to the removal of all materials from the contaminated area:
a) Date and time of the spill.
b) Identity of the spilled material(an analysis is required if the spill is of unknown origin,to
determine the type of treatment or remediation needed for proper disposal).
c) Quantity or volume of the spill and the contaminated materials.
d) Cause of the spill.
e) Method of disposition of the spilled material, including transfer to an off-site waste
treatment facility.
t) Any corrective actions taken to prevent recurrence of the spill.
3) Waste hauler's reports or manifests must be obtained and kept on file for a period of at least four(4)
years for any liquid, solids or hazardous wastes removed from the facility. These reports must be
made available for inspection by representatives of IEUA, SAWPA,and/or OCSD upon request.
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IV. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. Periodic Reporting
1) Wastewater Monitoring Reports
a) Results from the monitoring requirements under Appendix A of this permit shall be
periodically reported to IEUA on a semi-annual basis. IEUA shall receive reports on behalf
of SAWPA and/or OCSD. The semi-annual monitoring periods we July 1 through
December 31 and January 1 through June 30.
b) The monitoring report is due 15 days after the end of the semi-annual monitoring periods,
which are on January 15 and July 15 of each calendar year.
c) The monitoring report shall contain the following:
i) Results of all wastewater quality analyses conducted during the semi-annual
monitoring period, including the results for monthly or annual monitoring, if
performed during the semi-annual monitoring.
ii) Methods of analyses used.
iii) Units of measurement for all analyzed constituents.
iv) Date and time that each sample was collected.
v) Volume of wastewater discharged to the NRWS for the day that the sample was
collected.
vi) Sampling location(s).
vii) Name and affiliation of the persons)conducting the sampling.
viii) Name of the laboratory performs the analyses.
ix) Signature of an authorized representative as defined in the Non-Reclaimable
Wastewater Ordinance.
x) A certification statement as specified in Part VII of the Non-Reclaimable
Wastewater Ordinance.
The information listed above shall be submitted for all sampling and analyses performed
during the semi-annual reporting period preceding the submission date.
d) Results of any pollutant monitored more frequently than required by this permit (i.e.
monthly, weekly basis, etc...),using USEPA, SAWPA and/or OCSD approved methods
and taken at the approved sampling location,shall be included in the monitoring report,and
they will be included for use in determining compliance with all applicable standards and
requirements.
e) A copy of the laboratory report corresponding to the reported analyses shall be included
with the monitoring report.
Revision of the list of parameters required for analysis in the monitoring report may be
considered after the initial analyses are examined by representatives of IEUA, SAWPA,
and/or OCSD, and upon written request from the Permittee with valid supporting
information.
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2) Wastewater Flow Reports:
Peron t ee shall measure and record monthly the total wastewater discharged to the NRWS or Brine
Line. The flow report shall be sent monthly to the IEUA by the seventh(7th)of the month following
the discharge month. Any variation or adjustment to the reported flow must be requested for review
within one hundred eighty(180)days from the submittal date of that reported flow. After the one-
hundred-eighty-day period, the reported flow shall become final and any request for variation or
adjustment will not be considered.
B. Accidental Discharge Reports
1) In case of an accidental discharge, spill, bypass, or slug load to the NRWS or Brine Line of any
substance prohibited by this permit or the IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance or the
SAWPA Ordinance, the Permittee shall notify IEUA, SAWPA, and/or OCSD immediately. For
normal business hours(Monday-Friday,7:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.),IEUA may be notified on behalf of
SAWPA and/or OCSD by telephone at(909)993-1600.
2) The notification shall include the following:
a) Location of the discharge
b) Time and date of the discharge
c) Duration of the discharge
d) Type of waste discharged
e) Concentration and volume of waste discharged
f) Any actions taken to halt the discharge
3) Notification of accidental discharge in accordance with this section does not relieve the Permittee of
other reporting actions required under Federal, State and local laws.
C. Discharge Violation Reports and Automatic Re-sampling
If the result of Pennittee's wastewater analysis indicates a violation of the wastewater discharge requirements
has occurred,Permittee shall take the following actions:
I) Inform IEUA of the violation(s)within twenty-four(24)hours of becoming aware of the violation.
Permittee is advised that failure to review a chemical analysis report upon receipt from its contracted
laboratory shall not excuse Permittee from this requirement.
2) Repeat the sampling and analysis for the constituents in violation and submit the results to the IEUA
within fifteen(15)days of the discovery of the violation(s).
D. Operations Unsets or Slug Load Discharge
1) A Permittee that experiences an operational upset or discharges a slug load to theNRWS or Brine Line
that places the Permittee in a temporary state ofnon-compliance with the provisions ofthis permit shall
submit notification according to Section rV,Reporting Requirements, Part B above. A slug load is
defined as any discharge of a non-routine and episodic nature including,but not limited to,accidental
spills and non-customary batch discharge.
2) Ifan operational upset or discharge ofa slug load occurs,the Permittee shall submit awritten follow-up
report of the incident to IEUA within five(5)days of the incident(in accordance with Section IV-Part
B above). The report shall specify the following:
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a) Description of the upset or slug load and the cause(s) thereof, and the impact upon the
Pemrittee's compliance status;
b) Duration of the noncompliance,including the exact time and date of noncompliance. If the
noncompliance continues,the time and date by which compliance is reasonably expected to
be achieved; and
c) All actions taken,or be taken,to reduce,eliminate,or prevent a recurrence ofthe upset or
slug load or any related conditions of noncompliance.
3) In addition,the report must demonstrate that the treatment facility was being operated in a prudent
and workman-like manner at the time of the upset or slug load. If operating upsets or slug load
discharges occur at such intervals that IEUA,SAWPA and/or OCSD concludes that a Slug Control
Plan is required, the Permittee shall submit the plan within thirty(30) days of notification of the
requirement. The Plan shall include the following:
a) Description of the discharge practices,including non-routine batch discharges,
b) Description of the chemicals stored at the facility,
c) Procedure to immediately notify IEUA,SAWPA,and/or OCSD of slug loads,including any
discharges that would violate a prohibition outlined in 40 CFR Part 403.5 (b),and
d) Procedure to prevent adverse impact from the accidental spills, including inspection and
maintenance of storage areas, safe handling and transfer of materials,proper loading and
unloading operations,control of facility run-off,adequate training of workers,provision of
spill containment structures or equipment,and establishment of measures and equipment for
emergency response.
4) The Permittee is required to notify IEUA immediately of any changes at its facility affecting the
potential for a Slug Load Discharge.
E. Hazardous Waste Discharge Reverting Requirements
The Permittee shall notify IEUA,in writing,of any discharge into the NRW S or Brine Line of a substance
that is designated as a hazardous waste according to 40 CFR Part 261.Permittee shall complete and submit a
Notification Report of the Discharge of Hazardous Wastes. Only hazardous wastes according to federal
regulations need be considered for this reporting. A form for the report is available from IEUA. Notification
most be sent to IEUA, SAWPA, and/or OCSD, USEPA and the California State Department of Toxic
Substances Control.
A new notification report must be submitted if there is substantial change in the volume or characteristics of
the hazardous waste present in the discharge. Notification to IEUA,SAWPA and/or OCSD of the discharge
of hazardous wastes shall be made in advance. A new notification report shall also be required if there are
new regulations that identify additional waste as hazardous.The new notification report must be submitted
within ninety(90)days of the effective date of the new regulations. As part of the notification report,the
Pemrittee must also certify that it has a program in place to reduce the volume and toxicity of the hazardous
wastes generated,to the degree Permittee has determined to be economically practical.
The notification report shall include the following information to the extent the information is readily known
and available to the Permittee:
a) Name of the hazardous waste,
b) EPA hazardous waste number,
c) Type of sewer discharge conducted(continuous,batch,or others),
d) Estimated mass discharges ofthe hazardous constituent over one month and twelve months.
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The notification is required to be made only once for each hazardous waste discharged. This notification
does not apply to constituents already reported as required in the Appendix A of this permit.
F. Notification of Bypass
1) For anticipated bypass,the Permittee shall submit a written notice to the IEUA at least ten(10)days
before the actual date of the bypass.
2) For unanticipated Bypass,the Permittee shall immediately notify IEUA by telephone as described in
Section IV(B)(1)above,and submit a written notice within five(5)days. This notice shall contain the
following information:
a) A detailed description of the bypass,including the cause and duration;
b) A statement whether the bypass has been corrected;and
c) The actions being taken,or to be taken,to reduce,eliminate and/or prevent a recurrence of the
bypass.
G. Special Requirements
1) Pursuant to Section 103.0 of the SAWPA Ordinance, the General Manager of SAWPA shall
administer,implement and enforce the provisions of the SAWPA Ordinance. Anypowers granted or
duties imposed upon the General Manager may be delegated by the General Manager to persons
acting in the beneficial interest or employ of SAWPA, but shall remain the responsibility of the
General Manager. In addition to the authority to prevent or eliminate discharges through
enforcement of discharge limitations and prohibitions, the General Manager shall, after informal
notice to the affected user, may immediately and effectively halt or prevent any discharge of
pollutants into the Brine Line or tributaries thereto, by any means available, including physical
disconnection from the Brine Line or tributaries thereto,whenever the wastewater discharge may
endanger reasonably appears to present an imminent endangerment to the health or welfare of the
community,the environment,or threatens to damage or interfere with the operation of the Brine Line
or tributaries thereto or the collection system and treatment facilities of IEUA or OCSD. Such
discharges may be halted or prevented without regard to the compliance by the user with other
provisions of this Ordinance.
2) The Perninee is required to submit, and retain a copy on-site,a Contingency Plan that details the
actions that will be taken in the event of an emergency or other event that causes IEUA,SAWPA or
OCSD to shut down the Brine Line. Said Plan shall include,but is not limited to the following:
a) A list of names and telephone numbers of emergency contacts that can be reached 24 hours
a day. The Permittee shall provide IEUA,on a semi-annual basis(January and June),a list
containing the names and phone numbers of contacts who can be reached 24 hours a day in the
event of an emergency with the NRWS or Brine Line discharge.
b) A written plan that describes all available alternatives to discharging to the Brine Line,
including on-site storage,hauling,ceasing the discharge,or detecting all wastewater flows to a
local POTW.The Permittee shall develop such plan,update and provide to IEUA,on behalf of
SAWPA,annually in January.
3) The Permittee is responsible for all costs associated with the operation, maintenance, repair and
replacement of their lateral connection to the Brine Line. Operations and Maintenance of the lateral
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includes locating the line per requirements of state law. This includes registering with Underground
Service Alert.
4) The Permittee is required to notify IEUA,on behalf of SAWPA,of any planned process changes or
other modifications which will alter the amount of or pollutant strength of any wastewater which is
discharged to the Brine Line,thirty(30)days prior to the actual implementation of the changes.
5) The Permittee shall reimburse IEUA for all permit and disposal costs imposed on IEUA by SAWPA
or OCSD resulting from the Permittee's discharge to the Brine Line. The Permittee shall also
reimburse IEUA, SAWPA,OCSD for all costs incurred as a result of any enforcement action.
6) The discharge of fly ash transport water and polychlorinated biphenyl compounds such as those used
for transformer fluid are prohibited.
7) The Permittee shall notify IEUA,SAWPA,and/or OCSD in writing should OLS choose to generate
and discharge chemical metal cleaning wastes as defined in 40 CFR 432.11(c).
8) The Permittee shall submit a written request to IEUA,SAWPA,and/or OCSD for approval prior to
the implementation of new cooling tower maintenance chemicals.
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Appendix A
Discharge Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
Location(1): Sampling of Cooling Tower Blow Down
Parameter Limit Sample Type Frequency Footnote
Chromium(Cr),Total 0.2 m Max for my 1 day Composite Semi-Annual 1,2
Zinc Zn ,Total 1.0 mg/L,Max for any 1 day Composite Semi-Annual 1,2
PH 6.0— 12.0, Standard Unit, Grab Semi-Annual 112
Min/Max at an time
Priority Pollutants(Appendix D)** None Detected Certification Semi-Annual 2
Statement Certificate
Wastewater Discharge Not Specified Continuous Continuous
Location 2 : Sampling of Entire Fad Discharge
Parameter Limit Sample Type Fre u cy Footnote
Arsenic(As),Total 2.0 mg/L,Max for any 1 day Composite Semi-Annual 1,2
Cadmium Cd ,Total 1.0 mg/L,Max for my 1 day Composite Semi-Annual 1,2
Chromium(Cr),Total 0.39 mg/L,Max for my 1 day Composite Semi-Annual 1,2,7
Copper(Cu),Total 3.0 mg/L,Max for my 1 day Composite Semi-Annual 1,2
Cyanide CN ,Total 5.0 mg/L,Max for any 1 day Grab Semi-Annual 1,2
Lead(Pb),Total 2.0 mg/L,Max for any 1 day Composite Semi-Annual 1,2
Mercury(H ), Total 0.03 mg/L,Max for my 1 day Composite Semi-Annual 1,2
Nickel(Ni),Total 10.0 mg/L,Max for my 1 day Composite Semi-Annual 1,2
Silver (A ,Total 5.0 mg/L,Max for any 1 day Composite Semi-Annual 1,2
Zinc Zn ,Total 1.98 mg/L,Max at 1 day Co osi[e Semi-Annual 1,2,7
Oil&Grease-(Non-Polar) 100 mg/L,Max at any time Grab Semi-Annual 1,2,11
6.0- 12.0, Standard Unit,
pH Min/Max at my time Grab Semi-Annual 1,2
Sulfides Total 5.0 mg/L,Max at any time Grab Semi-Annual 1,2
Sulfides(Dissolved) 0.5 mg/L,Max at any time Grab Semi-Annual 1,2
Total Suspended Solids(TSS)* Surcharge Threshold Composite Monthly 1,2,3
Biochemical Oxygen Demand(BOD)* Surcharge Threshold Composite Monthly 1,2,4
Biochemical Oxygen Demand(BOD)* 15,000lbs/day Composite Monthly 1,2,4
Po] chlorinated Bi hen is PCB's 0.01 mg/L,Max at my time Grab Annual 1,2,5,8
Pesticides 0.01 m ,Max at my time Grab Annual 1,2,5,9
Total Toxic Organics(TTO) 0.58 mg/L,Max at my time Grab Annual 1,2,6,10
Temperature 140' Fahrenheit(60' Grab Annual 1,2
Centigrade),Max at my time
Silica Not Yet Established Composite Semi-Annual 1,2
Total Hardness* Not Yet Established Co osite monthly 1,2
Volatile Suspended Solids(VSS) Not Yet Established Composite Semi-Annual 1,2
Dissolved Organic Carbon(DOC) Not Yet Established Composite Semi-Annual 1,2
Wastewater Discharge
Daily Maximum 129,600 gallons per day Continuous Continuous
Daily Peak 90 gallons per minute
* Sampling results of marked constituents are to be reported to IEUA on a monthly basis by the 7 of the
month following the discharge month.
** The Perraittee shall submit a semi-annual certification statement certifying that cooling tower chemicals do
not contain any priority pollutants listed in Appendix D. Refer to Section IV(A)for submittal requirements.
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Footnote:
1. A composite sample shall be a collection of at least 12 discrete samples obtained at equal flow proportioned
or time intervals for the duration of the discharge over a representative workday not to exceed a 24-hour
period.A grab sample shall be an individual sample collected in less than 5 minutes.
2. Refer to Section IV(A)for monitoring periods and submittal requirements.
3. The TSS surcharge will be assessed based on an arithmetic mean of available analysis results obtained from
all representative samples,composite or grab,taken during a calendar month.If there are no representative
samples for a sample month,the arithmetic mean of the previous sample month in which sampling occurs
shall be used for surcharge assessment.The surcharge does not eliminate any liability for excessive discharge
of TSS that may cause severe impact to wastewater quality in the IEUA/SAWPA sewer system.The IEUA
Board of sets the TSS surcharge rate yearly in July.
4. The BOD surcharge will be assessed based on an arithmetic mean of available analysis results obtained from
all representative samples,composite or grab,taken during a calendar month.If there are no representative
samples for a sample month, the arithmetic mean of the previous sample month in which sampling occurs
shall be used for surcharge assessment.The surcharge does not eliminate any liability for excessive discharge
of BOD that may cause severe impact to wastewater quality in the IEUA/SAWPA sewer system.The IEUA
Board of Directors sets the BOD surcharge rate yearly in July.
5. To be performed in conformance with EPA Test Method 625 or 608.
6. To be performed in conformance with EPA Test Method 624.TTO(Total Toxic Organics)is defined as the
sum of the concentrations of specific toxic organic compounds found in the industrial user's process
discharge at a concentration greater than 0.01 mg/L.
7. A flow-weighted limit was obtained since,on average,89%of the effluent is the cooling tower blow down.
Therefore,89%of the cooling tower blow down limit and 11%of the low volume waste limit were used to
derive the effluent limit.
Effluent Limit=(0.89)(cooling tower blow down limit)+(0.11)(low volume waste limit)
8. Polychlorinated Biphenyls comprise of the following: PCB-1016,PCB-1221,PCB-1232,PCB-1242,
PCB-1248,PCB-1254,and PCB-1260.
9. Pesticides comprise of the following:
Aldrin a-BHC (3-BHC
S-BHC y-BHC Chlordane
4,4'-DDD 4,4'-DDE 4,4'-DDT
Dieldrin Endosulfan I Endosulfan 11
Endosulfan Sulfate Endrin Endrin Aldehyde
Heptachlor Heptachlor Epoxide Toxaphene
10. The term Total Toxic Organics(TTO)shall mean the summation of all quantifiable values found at
concentrations greater than 0.010 milligrams per liter(mg/L)for the following compounds:
Benzene Toluene Chloroform
Ethylbenzene Methylene Chloride Tetrachloroethene
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Trlchlomethene 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
11. Non-Polar Oil&Grease must be analyzed by EPA Method 1664(SGT-HEM),Revision A.
SUMMARY OF REPORTING AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Constituents to be Monitored Monitoring Reporting Report Submission
Frequency Frequency
Wastewater Discharge Volume,Total Continuously Monthly By 7th of the following month
Suspended Solids,Biochemical Oxygen &Monthly
Demand,Total Hardness
Arsenic,Cadmium,Chromium,Copper, Semi-Annual Semi- Jan 15,and July 15
Cyanide,Lead,Mercury,Nickel, Silver, Annual
Zinc,pH,Non-Polar Oil&Grease, Sulfides,
Silica,Volatile Suspended Solids,Dissolved
Organic Carbon
Polychlorinated Biphenyl's,Pesticides, Total Annual Annual July 15
Toxic Organics,Temperature
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Appendix B
Approved Discharge& Sampling Location
(Perrnittee's Facility Layout attached and Legal Sampling Location(2)shown here)
Sampling Location (2) — Entire Facility Discharge Sampling: Wastewater sump by the neutralization tanks,
located in the southwest corner of the facility, or IEUA monitoring manhole by Central Avenue.
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IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance and SAWPA Wastewater Ordinance
The IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance No. 62 is available from www.lEUA.ore
The SAWPA Ordinance is available from www.SAWPA.or2.
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Appendix D
List of Priority Pollutants(40 CFR 423 Appendix A)
1. Acenaphthene
2. Acrolein
3. Acrylonitrile
4. Benzene
5. Benzidine
6. Carbon tetrachloride(tetrachlommethane)
7. Chlorobenzene
8. 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene
9. Hexachlorobenzene
10. 1,2-dichlomethane
11. 1,1,1-trichloreothane
12. Hexachloroethane
13. 1,1-dichloroethane
14. 1,1,2-trichloroethane
15. 1,1,2,2-tetmchloroethane
16. Chloroethane
17. Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
18. 2-chloroethyl vinyl ether(mixed)
19. 2-chlomnaphthalene
20. 2,4, 6-trichlorophenol
21. Parachlorometa cresol
22. Chloroform(tdchloromethane)
23. 2-chlomphenol
24. 1,2dichlorobenzene
25. 1,3-dichlorobenzene
26. 1,4-dichlorobenzene
27. 3,3-dichlombenzidine
28. 1,1-dichloroethylene
29. 1,2-trans-dichloroethylene
30. 2,4-dichlorophenol
31. 1,2-dichlompropane
32. 1,2-dichloropmpylene(1,3dichloropmpene)
33. 2,4dimethylphenol
34. 2,4-dinitrowtuene
35. 2,6dinitrotoluene
36. 1,2-diphenylhydmzine
37. Ethylbenzene
38. Fluoranthene
39. 4-chlomphenyl phenyl ether
40. 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether
41. Bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether
42. Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane
43. Methylene chloride(dichloromethane)
44. Methyl chloride(dichlommethane)
45. Methyl bromide(bromomethane)
46. Bro reform(tribromomethane)
47. Dichlorobromomethane
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48. Chlorodibromomethane
49. Hexachlorobutadiene
50. Hexachloromyclopentadiene
51. Isophorone
52. Naphthalene
53. Nitrobenzene
54. 2-nitmphenol
55. 4-nitrophenol
56. 2,4dinitrophenol
57. 4,6dinitro-o-cresol
58. N-nitmsodimethylamine
59. N-nitrosodiphenylamine
60. N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine
61. Pentachlorophenol
62. Phenol
63. Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
64. Butyl benzyl phthalate
65. Di-N-Butyl Phthalate
66. Di-n-octyl phthalate
67. Diethyl Phthalate
68. Dimethyl phthalate
69. 1,2-benzanthracene(benzo(a)anthracene
70. Benzo(a)pyrene(3,4-benzo-pyrene)
71. 3,4-Benzoflumanthene(benzo(b)fluomnthene)
72. 11,12-benzofluoranthene(benzo(b)fluoranthene)
73. Chrysene
74. Acenaphthylene
75. Anthracene
76. 1,12-benzoperylene(benzo(ghi)perylene)
77. Fluorene
78. Phenanthrene
79. 1,2,5,6-dibenzanthracene(dibenzo(,h)anthracene)
80.Indeno(,1,2,3-cd)pyrene(2,3-o-pheynylene pyrene)
81. Pyrene
82. Tetrachloroethylene
83. Toluene
84. Trichloroethylene
85. Vinyl chloride(chloroethylene)
86. Aldrin
87. Dieldrin
88. Chlordane(technical mixture and metabolites)
89. 4,4-DDT
90. 4,4-DDE(p,p-DDX)
91. 4,4-DDD(p,p-TDE)
92. Alpha-endosulfan
93. Beta-endosulfm
94. Endosulfan sulfate
95. Endrin
96. Endrin aldehyde
97. Heptachlor
98. Heptachlor epoxide(BHC-hexachlorocyclohexane)
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99. Alpha-BHC
100. Beta-BHC
101. Gamma-BHC(lindane)
102. Delta-BHC(PCB-polychlorinated biphenyls)
103. PCB-1242(Arochlor 1242)
104. PCB-1254(Arochlor 1254)
105. PCB-1221 (Arochlor 1221)
106. PCB-1232(Arochlor 1232)
107. PCB-1248(Arochlor 1248)
108. PCB-1260(Arochlor 1260)
109. PCB-1016(Arochlor 1016)
110. Toxaphene
111. Antimony
112. Arsenic
113. Asbestos
114. Beryllium
115. Cadmium
116. Chromium
117. Copper
118. Cyanide, Total
119. Lead
120. Mercury
121. Nickel
122. Selenium
123. Silver
124. Thallium
125. Zinc
126. 2,3,7,84etrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin(TCDD)
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ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING, INC.
Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: RP No. 5 Solids Handling(Environ Strategy Consultants, Inc.)
Industrial User Address: 16090 Mountain Avenue, Chino,California 91710
Industrial User Permit Number: SSP019
Industrial User Representatives: Mr. Bob Olson,Maintenance
Mr.Alfredo Ferrin
Indirect/Direct User: Direct
Agency Area: Inland Empire Utilities Agency(IEUA)
Agency Representatives: Mr. Kenneth Tam, IEUA Assistant Engineer
Mr. Martyn Draper, IEUA Senior Pre-Treatment and Source Control
Inspector
Mr. Michael Barber, IEUA Pre-Treatment and Source Control
Inspector
Inspection Date: August 23,2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI Inspectors: Dr.John R. Parnell, Pretreatment Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering&Contracting (EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. Industrial users were selectively inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or
industry type in order to evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste streams
that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a direct
connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at LWH discharge stations varies. The
quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or two truckloads per week to
100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect dischargers is disposed of at discharge
stations using a permitted commercial LWH permitted by SAWPA.
On August 23, 2012, EEC completed a performance evaluation of the regulatory controls at the RP-5
Solids Handling (Environ Strategy Consultants, Inc.), located at 16090 Mountain Avenue in the City of
Chino, California (Appendix A, Site Photographs, Photo 1). The facility is permitted, inspected, and
monitored by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA). The inspection was conducted to evaluate
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Industrial User Inspection Report:RP No.5 Solids Handling Facility November 1,2012
whether the RP-5 Solids Handling Facility has developed and implemented sufficient measures to ensure
that discharges into the IEBL comply with the terms and conditions of all applicable agreements and
regulations, including OCSD ordinances and 40 CFR 403.
1.1 General and Process Description
This site was originally the sludge processing plant used and owned by IEUA. The land and equipment is
still owned by IEUA and is leased to Environ Strategy Consultants, Inc. to operate the RP No. 5 Solids
Handling Facility. The RP No. 5 Solids Handling Facility converts food wastes from a variety of different
sources into primarily methane gas through a biological digestion process. Liquid and semisolid food
waste material is trucked to the site by tanker trucks and discharged into one of three storage tanks
with 15,000 gallon of capacity, the tanks are labeled 200, 300, or 400 (Appendix A, Site Photographs,
Photo 2).
The Food waste material originates from juices (fructose), reverse osmosis, and ultra-filtration reject
from Clement Pappas, dissolved air floatation floats from Dean Foods, wash-down from Farmer John,
and other sources. The food waste material in the storage tanks is tested for pH and other qualities
before being passed to Mixing Tank No. 100 for blending. Blended liquid is fed directly to one of two
circular complete-mix digesters that have a capacity of 1.2 Million gallons. Currently,only one digester is
in operation. Cow manure and brewery waste are also added to the digester to further enhance the
digestion process. The digester can continuously recirculate the food material to the top of the tank
from the bottom, halfway up the tank, or two-thirds up the tank using pipes and pumps (Appendix A,
Photo 3).
In addition, the digester continuously agitates the food material internally by means of a set of rotating
fan blades suspended on a central axle shaft. Blended food waste from Mixing Tank No. 100 is directly
fed to the digester until the digester is full. Additional feed then continues approximately six times per
day in batches of 1,000 gallons at a time. This continuous feed causes approximately 6,000 gallons per
day of semisolid digested material to be discharged from the digester.The discharged fluid is heated by
the thermo-activity of the bacterial digestion process and is passed through a heat exchanger where the
heat is transferred to the material being fed to the digester. In the winter season, a backup boiler may
also be used to preheat the digester feed material to speed up the digestion process. The discharged
semisolid material is then fed into a large equalization/mixing tank for further processing, including
sulfide control by the addition of a hypochlorite solution.
From the equalization tank, the material is pumped through a polymer addition system to a 30-gallon-
per-minute (gpm) dissolved air floatation (DAF) system located in a receiving building (at present, flow
to the DAF unit is 22 gpm. EEC was informed that the unit is too small to handle the projected increased
flow and should be replaced with a 100 gpm unit). DAF solids removed from the top of the unit are
returned to the digester to maintain bacterial activity and to avoid excessive surcharges due to high
total suspended solids (TSS) in discharge to the IEBL. Excess DAF floats can be passed through rotary
presses and disposed of as a nonhazardous solid waste.The DAF unit acts solely as an oxidation process,
which releases ammonia gas. The BOD concentration is not significantly reduced through this process.
DAF effluent passes to a collection pit in the DAF receiving building and is transferred to an outside tank
for storage prior to disposal. A refrigerated auto-sampler is located next to the discharge tank, and the
strainer on the end of the sample collection line is permanently fixed in the discharge line to the tank.
Samples of the discharge are collected daily by the permittee for internal process control. EEC
understands that IEUA also samples at this location.
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Digester gas produced by the complete-mix biological process is extracted from the top of the digester
and passes through an antifoaming system and a condensation trap system to an iron sponge filter.This
filter removes any hydrogen sulfide present in the gas, which then passes through a continuous
hydrogen sulfide detector. Currently, the remaining gas consisting mostly of methane is burnt off by a
continuous flame unit(Appendix A, Photo 4). Eventually, when permits are in place,the methane will be
passed to storage tanks. Compressors will increase the gas pressure to 10 pounds per square inch and
the pressurized gas will be used to fuel two 1.6-megawatt electrical generators at a rate of 500 cubic
feet per minute per generator.
Currently, the plant is staffed by five individuals working in shifts from 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The
digester discharges materials for approximately 12 hours per day.The plant does not operate at night.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
Process wastewater consists of the effluent from the DAF unit and rotary presses as described in Section
1.1 above. At the time of the inspection, the startup wastewater used for hydraulic testing of the
permittee's equipment referred to in Permit No.SSP019 was no longer being produced.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
The complete facility consists of a wastewater treatment system, the process of which is described in
Section 1.1 above.
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
The source of wastewater discharged to the IEBL is described in Section 1.1 above.
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
This facility is permitted as a significant industrial user and is not subject to federal categorical
standards. Processing of food waste is exempt from the Centralized Waste Treatment Point Source
Category at 40 CFR Part 437 as described in 437.1(b)(9).
2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
This facility should be classified as a significant industrial user, which is subject to the local limits
developed by OCSD. Like any industrial user, the facility must also comply with pretreatment
requirements in 40 CFR 403, including but not limited to, national prohibitions in 40 CFR 403.5 and
reporting requirements in 40 CFR 403.12.
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
The permit contains the OCSD-required local limits and other SAWPA limits for surcharge purposes.The
IEUA requires the permittee to sample the effluent on a monthly basis from a manhole located on
Flower Street as described in Section III B of the permit and illustrated on Appendix B of the permit.
There was some confusion as to the manhole sampling point and the discussion of the samples collected
in the discharge pipe to the storage tank described above.
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3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 The facility was inspected and found to be in clean operating condition. The inspection
identified the following issues:
1. The final DAF unit discharge effluent is not continuously monitored for pH. The digestion
process will not function in excessively high alkaline or excessively low acidic conditions and
a pH of 7 to 8 is constantly maintained in the digester. Any excursion of pH in the digester
effluent due to the development of septic conditions could result in acidic conditions in the
final effluent.A grab sample for pH is required at each sampling event.
2. Permittee should maintain a written log of pH on an hourly basis(or install a continuous pH
recorder)at the discharge point or in the collection pit on the effluent side of the DAF unit.
3. The exact location of the sample point was described by the permittee as the interior of the
pipe leading to the final effluent storage tank at the audit. The permit states that the
sampling point is a manhole on Flower Street. The exact location of all samples collected to
date by both IEUA and the permittee should be further investigated to ascertain if the
correct sampling point indicated in the permit is always used or if a revision of the sampling
point has been recorded after permit issuance.The January to March 2012 quarterly report
from IEUA to SAWPA referred to a future revision of a sampling point, but no further
information could be found.
3.2 All exterior tanks, pumps, and associated equipment were found to be in good condition and
adequately bermed in case of emergency spills or accidents.
3.3 RP No. 5 Solids Handling Facility holds a direct discharge permit prepared by IEUA, which has
been approved for structure and content by both SAWPA and OCSD (Permit No. SSP019,
Effective Date:October 19,2011, Expiration date:October 18, 2013).
3.4 The IEUA permit is structured differently than permits issued by the other three agencies and
the permit format suggested by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency manual, Industrial
User Permitting Guidance Manual, dated September 1989.The main body of the permit consists
of the standard regulations, and the required monitoring activities are included in Appendix A of
the permit.The sampling location is referred to in Section IIIB in the body of the permit between
other standard regulations, and a diagram of the location of the sampling point is included in
Appendix B of the permit. Since the direct discharge to the IEBL and eventually to OCSD's
wastewater treatment plant originates from the permittee's industrial processes, the permit
contains OCSD's applicable local limits that apply at the end of pipe discharge point. It is
recommended that the permit be revised to conform to the standard format established in the
USEPA manual; it is also recommended that all requirements for monitoring be included in the
body of the permit rather than in appendices.
3.5 The facility is permitted as a nonsignificant industrial user, but neither the classification nor the
rationale for classification (e.g. industrial flow exceeding 25,000 gallons per day) is explicitly
stated in the body of the permit.
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3.6 The permit implies but does not explicitly state that the permittee is responsible for effluent
sampling and for paying for all required monitoring activities. Effluent sampling is required on a
monthly basis. IEUA inspects the facility on a semiannual basis and performs sampling.
3.7 No enforcement procedures were reported to the auditor forthis facility.
3.8 The sampling point should be clearly identified in the permit as well as in the field. This would
help ensure that the same sample point is consistently used. Also, IEUA should make sure that
the sample collected is representative of the wastewater discharged from RP-5. If a strainer is
used to remove solids from the sample, then, the solids in the wastewater should also be
removed using the same mesh size strainer.
3.9 In the USEPA Model Ordinance, dated January 2007,a grab sample is defined as "a sample that
is taken from a wastestream without regard to the flow in the wastestream and over a period of
time not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes." IEUA's facility permit defines a grab sample as an
individual sample collected in less than 5 minutes, which is not consistent with the USEPA
model.
3.10 Since this facility only accepts food waste and is exempt from the centralized waste treatment
regulations in 40 CFR Part 437 (see Section 2.0 above), the permit must contain a section that
requires the permittee to provide the IEUA with information, at least 90 days before
commencing activities, of any new customer with whom it intends to do business. This will
guarantee that no customer from inside or outside of the municipal area is allowed to haul
waste to the RP-5 facility without full disclosure to the regulatory agencies of the waste
substances involved and the origins of those wastes. This clause should also be included in any
future permit developed for any facility that accepts wastes hauled from off-site for processing.
3.11 Photography was not allowed within the facility but some were taken from viewpoints outside
the gates of the facility.
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Site Photographs(From outside the facility only)
B. Indirect User Discharge Permit No.SSP019
W2422.01T Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority 5 EEC
APPENDIX A
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Industrial User Inspection Report:RP No.5 Solids Handling Facility November 1,2012
Photo 1 Photo 2
RP-5 Renewable Energy Project front gate Digesters and waste-receiving tanks (arrow)
Photographed by John Parnell Photographed by John Parnell
Photo 3 Photo 4
Digesters(Right Hand One in Use) Methane flame tower
Photographed by John Parnell Photographed by John Parnell
W2622.01T Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority A-1 EEC
APPENDIX B
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. SSP019
6075 IOmhaff Ave, . Chino, CA 91708
CN
P.O. Box 9020 . Chim, Hills, CA 91709
Inland EmpireUciliCiesAgency TEL(909)993-1600 . FAX(909)993-9000
www.mua.org
A MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
October 19,201 t
Mr. John McNamara
:iron Strategy cvrliuiiLats,Inc.
[i we. Ore 200
Permit Issuance for Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit No. SSP019
ri i 1_. �ic�later discharge permit is issued (as attached) for a two year term. The
".'a <r 18.2013 and the renewal application must be submitted to Inland Empire
-_ oril 18, 2013. Please review the permit carefully as you are required to
comply with its terms all times. The monitoring and reporting requirements are summarized on pages 10
through 19 of the permit.
Please note that IEUA is concerned that the solids in the RP-5 SHE effluent may contribute to the
exceedance of the allowed IEUA flow weighted discharge limits of 250 mg/L of Biochemical Oxygen
Demand(BOD)and 250 mg1L of Total Suspended Solids(TSS)to the Inland Empire Brine Line. In the
event that this level is cumulatively exceeded, any special capacity capital charges established by Santa
Ana Watershed Project Authority or Orange County Sanitation District will be passed through to Environ
Strategy on a pro rata basis. Additional information regarding these potential charges will be provided to
Environ Strategy through separate correspondence.
If you have m questions regarding the Permit te.^.ns ^r flow menitorin � r=lud— —1l lease do not
Y Y 9 g g r .,. g ._y...._..._..._, p.
hesitate to contact me at(909)993-1762 or Ken Tam at(909)993-1917.
Sincerely,
- L
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Manager oPPlanuing& Emiromnen[ai Compliance
i;opy: Paa i Dezhem, k-UA
Craig Proctor, IEUA
Michael Barber, IEUA
Ken Tam,IEUA
Water Smart- Thinking in Terms of Tomorrow
Terry Canln Michael E.Camecho Steven J.Elie Gene Koopman Angel Santiago Thomas A.Love
1're c,f v+' President Secn=:ary/rreasurar Din:cfor DiraCfor General 2fanager
INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY
NON-RECLAIMABLE WASTE SYSTEM
INDUSTRIAL 1,'ASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO.SSP019
COMPANY: RP-5 Solids Handling Facility
MAD ING ADDRESS 1 ct,q;:', Mountain Avenue,Chino,CA 91710
SITE ADDRESS: _ -r i \fountain Avenue,Chino,CA 91710
R:.S I Eth.U1 1 R f LONN R:iI I:: PERMIT ISSUANCE DATE: October 19,2011
D 1,h= ese F ov h(uC"F GPD PERMIT EFFECTIVE DATE: October 19,2011
-,_ PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE:October 18,2013
RE-APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 18,2013
In. .-. ._ i:-._on,ofthe Inland Empire Utilities Agency's Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance
(P " \ ),and the SAWPAOrdinance No.5,and anymbsequentrevisionsthereof),RP-S Solids
Ha = an referred to as"Permittee",isherebyauthorized todischarge industrial wastewaterfrom
thh ,*l d Empire Utilities Agency's Non-Reclaimable Waste System and the Inland Empire
Br, _ __. .- ith the conditions set forth in this permit Compliance with this permit does not
rel ^.:ions to comply with the provisions of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency's Non-
Rei -e, the SAWPA Ordinance, IEUA and SAWPA policies and guidelines, any
ap} 1 Uns. standards or requirements under local,California state, and Federal laws and
hm ncn or condition of this permit shall constitute a violation of the above
.,-.ire referenced Ordinances are given in Appendix C.
This permit is e _ . _ }9.2011 and will expire on October 18,2013.
By:
Chris Bereb,P.E.
Manager of Planning&Environmental Compliance
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
POST PERMIT IN PLAIN VIEW THIS PERMIT IS NON-TRANSFERRABLE
L CF.NFRAL CONDITIONS
A. ALL:e,9ations:
C`r]: -Code of Federal Regulations
EP.. -Ern-m-T,mental Protection Agency
Erii•,e Line - .nla, u Empire Brine Line
IEi:.',. - Inland Empire Utilities Agency
JN S -Son-Reclaimable Waste System
OCSD - O.ange County Sanitation Districts
PO i d" -FaL� iz Owned Treatment Works
SA',,FA - Santa Are Watershed Project Authority
SC.\Q\ID -South Coast Air Quality Management District
B. Wa=t ate,DischareeS
Th r.: . . ..zs the discharge of wastewater from digestion operations which include wastewater
re., . g of digestereftluent from food waste and maa and/c:rerMe:water utilized
dL - _ of the equipment at the Permittee's facility. The feat 6-months of operation
Fillo -Ls permit will further referred ton the startup-period. During the start-upperiod,
the ._ .- -ood waste and manure digestion operations and optimize the biological and
me.. .._..__. __. rite end of the start-up period,it is anticipated that data collected will represent a
sia,... -+!. _-;c discharge quality. Additional reporting will be required during the start-up
Pei, , . . _I.. Section IV.A.3 of this Permit Following the completion of the start-upperiod,
lEr , ... . ination on the need for this additional reporting requirement The discharge of
an,cdter npe of .caaen�aier will require prior written approval from IEUA.
ELT i ORIZED PERSON FOR WASTEWATER DISCHARGE ISSUES:
in McNamara,Vice President(Environ Strategy Consultants,Inc.)
.. rci n McNamara,Vice President(Environ Strategy Consultants,Inc.)
(949)486-0884
imcnamarar0aienvironstrategv.com
C_ bl'
Pem,n.ec fait comply with all conditions of this permit Failure to comply with the requirements of this
penult may be iustification for administrative action or enforcement proceedings,including civil or criminal
.ah. ,' _niuncii_e relief,and sumnar , abatcments.
of
Femti=lec.du n_the(enure of this permit is required to notify IEUA in advance ofanychange in the status
.ht ram t rnmdin t . Gaited to,ownership,authorized representative,operatingresponsibilities,
i,crarge volume.
e rte
Prrlmuee shall take ail reasonable steps to minimize or correct any adverse impact to the POTW and NRW S
and the cm, ronment resulting from noncompliance with this permit,including well accelerated or additional
monitoring as necessary to determine the nature,source,and impact of the non-compliant discharge. Any
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discharge to the NRWS or Brine Line in excess of the discharge limitations contained herein requires
immediate corrective action by Permittee.
F. Pmren.R;allts
f _ _ does not conveyproperty rights of any sort,any exclusive privileges,orauthorize
i injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights,nor any violation of
�.c. cr local lags or regulations
fnis permit are severable and if any provision of this permit or the application of any
mit to any circumstance is held invalid, the application of such provision to other
._... .- nde:ofthis permit shall not be affected.
.. - rsd Reurrements
- . . ._ -:;ply at all times with applicable Federal and State pretreatment standards and
uCFR 403,"Federal Pretreatment RegulatlonsjoriEdstingandNea Sources of
.. .. Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance,the current SAWPA Ordinance,and
-enff and this permit,whichever is more stringent.
orlon
_.. .—i based on the information provided by the Permittee in their permit application. Any
., s..za ater quantity or quality,by a threshold level as specified in this permit,if my,
.epormd in the permit application,may constitute grounds for a permit modification action.
may he modified,revoked,reissued,cr terminated for causes. This permit maybe modified for
h..duding,but not limited to the following actions:
t i L,corgoratc am iaess or revised federal, state,or loom pretreatment standards or requirements;
_, .... :coat or substantial changes to the Pernittee's industrial processes, production,
-the method of wastewater treatrnent,which create a significant change in the quality or
:mantio-of industrial wastewater discharged;
3) l: I change in any condition that requires either a temporary or permanent reduction or
-�fthe authorized discharge:
4) R , -f.rr:,ation indicating that the permitted discharge poses a threat to IBUA,SAWPA,
aT c Ilecdon and treatment systems,personnel or the receiving waters;
5) F.. _ . an-a of any terms or conditions of this permit
6) Respond a;unsrepresentation or failure to disclose fully relevant facts in the permit application or in
_- "ePortmg,
7) Arent a variance k m .a..h ten rn_oi Sandal es nnr.�taor to 40 CFR 403.13:
8) pagrapbical or other errors in the permit;
9) Reflect the transfer of facility ownership and/or operation to anew ownedopemtor;
10) Respond w a permit modification request from the Permittee,provided that well request does not
create a violation of any applicable requirements,standards,laws,rules,or regulations.
I Permit Termination
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This permit may be terminated for the following reasons:
.... is,representations,records,reports,or other documents to IEUA,SAWPA,and/or
re t�idi, or knowingly rendering inaccurate, any monitoring device or sample collection
3) R i-, toaln«timelyaccess to the facilitypremises for thepurpose ofinspection and monitormgby
IL _7. S-""P i.zndeor OCSD representatives;
4) R, records,reports,plans,or other documents required by IEUA,SAWPA,and/or
O('SD oSa chum c permit terms,conditions,or limitations,discharge compliance,mcompliance with
d:e own rnT. I fL_, Aon-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance and the SAWPA Ordmance;
5) Fa _s_ erflnent limitations;
6) F t C_:nely payment of all amounts owed to IEUA for user charges,noncompliance fees,
or a . .s fees:
7) 1 a -.-.cet compliance schedules;
8) Fa _. H significant changes in operations or wastewater constituents and characteristics;
9) F- :ith the terms and conditions ofentorce tent or permit suspension action or order,
10) Di- .r ater to the NRWS or Brine Line while its permit is under suspension;
11) la oral notice or written report of the occurrence of bypass;
12) D ater that causes pass through or interference with the NRWS or Brine Line
rt t. or disposal system;
13) I ---load to the NRWS or Brine Line.
IC Permit Ar.e,.:'....:_,e..r,
Sm nmi _. i; _c s ision, «hich results in a significant change in the wastewater quantity or quality
-.. -:nc permit application for the existing permit, will require a new permit
.. ... ted to lLL'A for approval. Approval must be first obtained prior to implementation
- _ ...sons.
R couimment fora New Permit on Ownership Change
Pon it t sue pro :icited as specified in Section 422 of the IEUA's Non-Reclaimable Wastewater
Ordinance. Anew permit is required if business ownership changes. The new owner sham notify tr.UA of
the .nimediately within twenty-four(24)hours,and submit anew permit application to
lEUA within 5ve(5 i days of the change.
4L Treatinent for Hazardous_Wastes
Permitter shall not accept,treat,or dispose of wastes,determined tube hazardous according to 40 CFR 261
or 1:.1._ _---. Division 4.5 of the California Code of Regulations, at the pretreatment facility, without a
hazardous n rite facilities permit as required by California Health and Safety Code, Section 25201.
pion of Names of Dis ra,iar in Signlfican[NnnLomoliance
A »eanittess discharging to rhe lvR W S or Bnne Line, which were determned to be in significant
noncompliance,as defined by the IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance,the SAWPA Ordinance,
and USEPA General Pretreatment Regulation,will he published anuuamybylEUA- The Pernance is advised
that significant noncompliance with this permit may lead to publication ofthe Permittee's name in the largest
daily newspaper within IEUA service area.
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O. \dn,inisra'•,-z ( icil °zeahies
- ill persons, who violates y portion of the IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater
, an
_. e S _A-P' Ordinance, any permit condition, prohibition, or effluent limit, and any permit
.. :::;l= order will be subject to administrative civil penalties.
___ . :i,it penalties that may be assessed are not to eseced$2,000 for each day for failing or
rciusine to i irmis'n ic:hnical or monitoring reports, $3,000 for each day for failing or refusing to timely
;,i schedules,$5,000 foreach dayand each violation fordischargingwastewaterin
,.__.rra-ge limit or permit condition,and$10 per gallon for discharging wastewater in
�.r_ permit revocation,cease and desist order ar other orders,or prohibition
r « EL S AA PA,and/or OCSD.
a ho violates any conditions established in this permit will be subject to
_ . .,ziae, but not limited to,a fine of up to $25,000 per day of violation.Any person who
-.ons of the IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance, the SAWPA Ordinance,
,rohibitions,or effluent limitations shall be liable civilly fora penaltypursuant to Section
- �— T -R-_immable Wastewater Ordinance for each day in which such violation occurs.
.plates anyprovisions of the IEUANon-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance,the SAWPA
..- �.,t conditions, discharge prohibitions or effluent limitations, is guilty of a
eta n !)Cn conviction is punishable bya fine not to excced$1,000,or imprisonment for not
or both. Each day in which a violation occurs shall constitute a new and separate
-ct to the penalties contained herein.
R. e ov fec.
In addition to civil and criminal liabilities,Permittee violating any ofthe provisions established in thispermit,
or the IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance,the SAWPA Ordinance, or causing damage to,or
- s the NRWS or Brine Line,or the sewerage system of OCSD,shall be liable to IEUA,
- _PD for any expense, ioss, or damage caused by such violation. nnuA shah bill the
incurred by IEUA, SAWPA, and/or OCSD for any repair,cleaning,or replacement
necessary because of the violation. Refusal to pay the assessed costs shall constitute a sepazate violation.
.,. 1_s_xc'ir_-and Entry
The hall allow anv authorized representative of TEUA,SAWPA,and/or OCSD,California Water
Quaw, Coecrol Board and its Regional Boards,USEPA and other related agencies to:
Hale immediate access without delay to any facility duectlyor indireo0yconnected to the NRWS or
Lin- an) omt wastewater is being d 'Wargo;, ar tim- the Pcimittee's facility is open or
env othe-resronahie trm � ;nsiudtne. 7nt not limited to, emergency situations;
_- .'n - -ittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,or
required by this permit,are kept:
.y
- Haee a.ve s to and copy records that must be maintained by Pennitice under the provisions of this
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4) Inspect any facilities, equipments(including equipments used for monitoring and/or controlling
discharge to the NRWS or Brine Line),practices,or operations that are regulated and/or required
under the provisions of this permit;
5) Sample or monitor, at any time, for purposes of assuring permit compliance, any substances, or
parameters at any location;
6) Inspect anyproduction,manufacturing,fabrication,or storage area where pollutants regulated under
the provisions of this permit,could originate,be stored,or be discharged to the sewerage system,
and;
7) Study the industrial wastewater management facilities and wastewater discharges forthepurpose of
regulatory research.
T. Euuitmtent Reouirements
1) The Permittee shall,at all times,properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment
control and related appurtenances,which are installed or used to necessarily achieve compliance with
the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance includes, but is not limited to,
effective performance and adequate operator staffing and training.
2) The Permittee shall install an effluent flow meter according to manufacturer specifications.
3) Prior to the commencement of the digestion operations,the Permittee shallhydmulically calibrate the
installed effluent flow meter with a flow accuracy of f5% and submit the calibration report for
review and approval by IEUA, SAWPA,and/or OCSD.
4) The Penaittee shall implement a plan for regular calibration of all other monitoring devices that
are used to insure proper functioning of all treatment control systems. Records of all calibrations
shall be kept on file for a period of three(3)years and provided to representatives of IEUA,
SAWPA,and/or OCSD upon request.
5) The Permittee shall implement a plan for regular cleaning and proper disposal of all solids,oil
and grease,or any constituents not permitted for discharge to the NRWS or Brine Line,
accumulating in all tanks,vessels,or containers,designed to retain these materials as a
component of pretreatment. Records of all cleaning and material disposal shall be kept on file
for a period of three(3)years and provided to representatives of IEUA, SAWPA and/or OCSD
upon request
Gpon loss in the -fficiency of wastewater treatment, or the loss or failure of all or part of the
pretreatment facility the Permittee shall, to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with this
t. _ ntml its production andior discharge to the NRWS or Brine Line until an alternative
:aeihed r atment is provided.
r-�ssne mill containment must be provided for containers. vessels,or tanks which contain cyanide,
nmdsa,.caustic substances,heavy metals of more dam ten(10)pounds ofinetals in solution,many
iuxic. poisonous, or haeardous material in solution in a ignifictum quantity, in accordance with
. .i ii cia-,w niacin is luircments of rEUA,SAWPA,or OCSD.
� ci :;s car changes in equipmentor process most be submitted to IEUA,SAWPA and/or OCSD,iwcT(1,<i prior to implementation.
9) 131,nassof-frca:ment Facilities:
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a) Bypass is prohibited unless unavoidable to prevent loss of life,personal injury,or severe
property damage,and no other available alternative exists.
b) ne Permittee may allow a bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded,but only if it is necessary to accomplish essential maintenance to ensure
efficient operation.
c) IEUA,SAWPA and/or OCSD may approve an anticipated bypass,after considering its
adverse effects,if it is determined that the bypass will meet with all applicable
provisions of the current IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance and SAWPA
Ordinance.
d) The Permittce shall notify concurrently IEUA, SAWPA and/or OCSD of the bypass in
accordance with the requirements in Section IV,Reporting Requirements,Part D of this
Permit.
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11. Nl ASTER.kTER DISCHARGE LEWIT'S
discharge limitations for this permit are listed in AppendixAlfdstewaterDischarge Limits and
�€Requirements. Discharges exceeding the specified effluent limitations are prohibited without
,:row al and permit amendments by IBUA, SAWPA, and/or OCSD. The Permittee shall strictly
_ennrlc. at ail times,with the effluent limitations and the general prohibition standards as specified below:
shall comply with all general prohibition standards in the IMA Non-Reclaimable
tewater Ordinance and the SAWPA Ordinance(Appendix Q.
tewater shall not be discharged to the NRWS or Brine Line unless it has been effectively
rahzed to a pH value between 6.0 and 12.0.
z es that result in encrustation or scale build up in the sewer line shall not be discharged to the
'a S cr Brine Line.
products, non-biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral origin which form
cater emulsions or cause interference or `r --_-h the POTW shall not be
paar:++.ws.. a,
'.o the NRWS or Brine Line.
-.,.at cannot be treated adequately for sewer disposal must be disposed of at a legally
i.,posal site.Under no circumstances shall process solution spills be discharged directlyto
1<.',`, :'r Brine Line. Waste haulers reports or manifests must he kept on file at the Permittee's
_ss for four(4)years for any spills disposed of in this meaner.
cs. as defined in 40 CFR Part 261 or in Title 22,Division 4.5 of the California
rn s. shall be discharged to the NRWS or Brine Line.
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III. WAS FAN ATER MONI'FORING REQUIREMENTS
A. General Requirements
1) Permittee shallmonitorall discharges tothe NRWS or Brine Lineaccordingto(bemedrodologyand
frequency specified in Appendix A of this permit, "Discharge Limitations and Monitoring
Requirements."
2) Sampling, sample preservation, sample storage, and sample analysis shall be performed in
conformance with 40 CFR Part 136, Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures far the Analysis of
P,>G'ntrrus.o-esn.-scribed bylEUA,SAWPA and/or OCSD. Any alternative test procedures must
-� .., Ft;.A, SAWPA and/or OCSD before analysis and may require approval by the
Re; ,oal Water Quality Control Board and USEPA.
It immediately re-sample if a sample is not taken,preserved or stored properly.
-.-ly taken,preserved,or stored are not valid.
.. ade by Pcm-ittec, or any authorized representative of Permittee, to submit
.. any samples known to be invalid in order to demonstrate compliance with
. .. _ rcr d ,charge limitations. A willful attempt to do an shall subject Permitter to
�..nalties stated in Section{ General Conditions, Parts D, P, and Q of this
r _..»Scal or physical analysis for any parameter required by this permit must be performed by a
_erfi,d by the State of California or approved by IEUA, SAWPA and/or OCSD.
lL _a i,-',i and/or OCSD reserve the right to modify the monitoring and sampling
>permit as needed. The Permittee may request modification of the monitoring
requests shall include sufficientjustification fortherequest. Modifications must
=. and may require approval by SAWPA and/or OCSD.
r tic Permiuce is advised that the monitoring frequencies required in the Appendix Aare minimum
frcqucncics, The Penuittee may perform additional monitoring to demonstrate compliance if
B. J
+rrir f 6.a he the Pemdtice,IEUA,SAWPA md/or OCSD for determination of permit compliance
Fran the monitoring manhole downstream located on Flower Street as indicated in Appendix
r' %.. ruling results shall be submitted to IEUA in accordance with Section IV(A)of the permit.
Permittae i,-esoonsibie for maintaining and cleaning the sampling location toprevent anybuiid-up of
dhn�r _c_if any. Failure to do so does not invalidate sample test results. Safe and convenient
.. m u,v nr,ipjaw :ocation must be provided for representatives of IEUA,SAWPA,and/or OCSD_ If
- -SD determine that the sampling iocnioic is unsafe or difficult to access, the
- 11"me rar on acePn.ahle'o 1Ft'-A. SAWPA and/or OCSD.
if ... : v% o ter OCSD representatives, at Pennittee�s request,will provide a split of any composite
Wimple collected if sufficient sample volume is available. The Permittee may also request a concucem or
sequential`rab sample for any grab sample collected by IEUA,SAWPA,and/or OCSD. The split samples are
to be deposited with a designated company representative, or with whoever is available if the designated
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z.;uirements
l) :!:ed to keep the following monitoring records for three(3)years for each of the
samples cc :eeted in accordance with the requirements of this permit:
a) �c lc,ation where the sample was collected.
b) Tnc dasand time the sample was collected.
c) 1'.,.r,,rscrcation method used,if required.
d) Rample container used for the sampling.
e) T Its a-na.,,c met,od for the sample.
f) Ti, acshsts results of the sample. _
g) and affiliation of the person conducting the sampling.
h) _.... _a.nc of the laboratory performs the analysis.
i) l name of the person performs the analysis.
a sieoature,of a responsible official of the laboratory that performs the analysis.
_ book of chemical or solution spills, and shall make it available for
_ _ L,rres of IEUA, SAWPA, and/or OCSD. Any material that enters a spill
.. -.. riust be handled as a spill,including rainwater and any process wastewater from
All materials removed from the spill containment area, restricted or non-
included in the logbook The logbook shall contain the following information
:m al of all materials from the contaminated area:
a) nd time of the spill.
b) - ",-.:_icler.Ft, of the spilled material(an analysis is required if the spill is ofunknown origin,
t. ne the type of treatment or remediation needed for proper disposal).
c) T! qurLtis or volume of the spill and the contaminated materials.
d) of the spill.
e) _ od of disposition of the spilled material, including transfer to an off-site waste
ueam,era tacility.
f) Any coaective actions taken to prevent recurrence of the spi1L
3) Waste haulers reports or manifests must be obtained and kept on file for a period of at least four(4)
years for any liquid.solids or hazardous wastes removed from fire facility. These reports must be
made available for inspection by representatives of IEUA,SAWPA,and.%or OCSD upon request.
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IV. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. Periodic Reporting
1) Wastewater Monitoring Reports:
a) Results from the monitoring requirements under Appendix A of this permit shall be
periodically reported to IEUA. IEUA shall receive reports on behalf of SAWPA and/or
OCSD.
b) The monitoring report is due 7 days after the end of the monthly monitoring period. The
monthly monitoring shall be conducted during each calendar month of discharge.
c) The monitoring report shall contain the following.
i) Results of all wastewater quality analyses conducted during the monitoring period
ii) Methods of analyses and preservation.
iii) Units of measurement for all analyzed constituents.
iv) Date and time that each sample was collected.
v) Volume of wastewater discharged to the NRWS or Brine Line for the day that the
sample was collected.
vi) Sampling location(s).
vii) Name and affiliation of the person(s)conducting the sampling.
viii) Name of the laboratory performing the analyses.
ix) Signature of an authorized representative as defined in the IEUA Non-Reclaimable
Wastewater Ordinance.
x) A certification statement as specified in Part VB of the IEUA's Non-Reclaimable
Wastewater Ordinance.
The information listed above shall be submitted for all sampling and analyses performed
during the reporting period preceding the submission date-
d) Sampling results of any pollutants that are monitored more frequently than required by this
permit(i.e.weekly) using USEPA,SAWPA and/orOCSD approved methods and taken atthe
approved sampling location, shah be included in the monitoring report, and they will be
included for use in determining compliance with all applicable standards and requirements.
e) A copy of the laboratory report corresponding to the reported analyses shall be included
with the monitoring report_
f) Revision of the list of parameters required for analysis in the monitoring report may be
considered after the initial am dvses are examined by representatives of IEUA. SAWPA,
and/or OCSD, and upon written request from the Permittee with valid supporting
information.
-:re ?e=m tte sisal measure and record the total wastewater discharged to the Brine Line-
".aster=i!e, Poe repons shall be reported to IEUA monthly by the 7'of the month following the
disci:•arge monk. Any variation or adjustment to the reported flow must be requested for review
within one hundred eighty(180)days from the submittal date of that reported flow. After the one-
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period, the reported flow shall become final and any request for variation or
be considered.
1 a: 0 s-i hs of this permit(start-up period),the Permittee shall provide monthly status
, operations.These progress reports shall include,but not be limited to,
i red sinus of equipment operation,wastewater discharge quantities,rotary press
is. and food/manum waste processing rates.Progress reports shall be reported
the 71h of the month following the discharge month. At the conclusion of
this 5 rnon,h'i"io . IEUA will make the determination if additional progress reporting is
required.
B- Accidental Discharge RenoM
1) rental discharge, spill,bypass, or slug load to the NRWS or Brine Line of any
S . ..d by this permit, the IEUA `:on-P.ecl—ble Wastcwater Ordinance or the
S .. z. the Permittee shall notify 1EUA, SAWPA, and/or OCSD immediately. For
n ..-urs(Monday-Friday,7:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.),1EUA may be notified on behalf
o OCSD by telephone at(909)993-1600.
2) The notification shall include the following:
a) Location of the discharge
b) Time and date of the discharge
c) Duration of the discharge
d) Type of waste discharged
e) Concentration and volume of waste discharged
f) Any actions taken to halt the discharge
3) Notification of accidental discharge in accordance with this section does not relieve the Permittee-of
other reporting actions required under Federal, State and local laws.
C. Discharge Violation Reports and Automatic Re-sampling
If the result of the Permittee's wastewater analysis indicates a violation of the wastewater discharge
requirements has occumd,the Permittee shall take the following actions:
!=,fora IEUA of the violations)within twenty-four(24)hours of becommg aware of the violation.
The Pemonee is advised that failure to review a chemical analysis report upon receipt from its
rontracTed !a,,orai,,n shall not excuse the Pcrmitree from this requirement.
twenty-four hours (24) hour, repeat the sampling and analysis for the constituents in
-m On and u6mit die re uu+ co the LEUA within fifteen (15) days of the discovery of the
nts).
D. Operations upsets or Slug Load Discharge
1) Permittee that experiences an operational upset or discharges a slug load to the NRWS or Brine Line
that places Permittee in a temporary state of noncompliance with the provisions of this permit shall
submit not cation according to Section IV-Part B above. A slag load is defined as any discharge
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of a non-routine and episodic nature including, but not limited to, accidental spills and non-
customary batch discharge.
2) If an operational upset or discharge of a slug load occurs,the Pemrittee shall submit a written fallow-
up report of the incident to IEUA within five(5)days of the incident(in accordance with Section N
-Part B above). The report shall specify the following:
a) A description of the upset or slug load and the causes)thereof,and the impact upon the
Permittee's compliance status;
b) the duration of the noncompliance,including the exact time and date ofnoncompliance. If
the noncompliance continues, the time and date by which compliance is reasonably
expected to be achieved;and
c) All actions taken,or to be taken,to reduce,eliminate,or prevent a recurrence of the upset or
slug load or any related conditions of noncompliance.
3) In addition,the report must demonstrate that the treatment facility was being operated in a prudent
and workman-like manner at the time of the upset or slug load.
41 If operating upsets or slag load discharges occur at such intervals that IEUA.SAWPA,and/or OCSD
concludes that a Slug Control Plan(Plan)is required, the Permittee shall submit the Plan within
thirty(30)days of notification of the requirement The Plan shall include the following:
a) A description of the discharge practices,including non-routine batch discharges,
b) A description of the chemicals stored at the facility,
c) A procedure to immediately notify IEUA,SAWPA,and/or OCSD of slug loads,including
any discharges that would violate a prohibition outlined in 40 CFR Part 4035 (b),and
d) A procedure to prevent adverse impact from the accidental spills,including inspection and
maintenance of storage areas, safe handling and transfer of materials,proper loading and
unloading operations,control of facility run-off,adequate training of workers,provision of
spill containment structures or equipment,and establishment of measures and equipment for
emetgency response.
5) The Pennittee is required to notify IEUA immediately of any changes at its facility affecting the
potential for a Slug Load Discharge.
E. Hazardous Waste Discharee Reoormuz Requirements
17,e Pei minee shall uotii, IEUA,in writing,ofanydischarge into theNRW S or Brine Line of substance that is
designated as a hazardous waste according to 40 CFR Part 261. The Permince shall complete and submit a
RcPort _, -e Discharge of Hazardous Wastes. Only hazardous wastes according to federal
for this reporting. A form for the report is available from IFUA. Notification
must be sera to IEUA, SAWPA, andror OCSD, USEPA and the California State Department of Toxic
tinh.rances Connl.
4 uev:nonncetion report roust be submitted if there is substantial change in the volume or characteristics ofdre
Ord_, . vase present in me discharge. Nonfication to IEUA,�AWF A, and/or OCSD of the discharge of
1 shall he made- ad anc_. A :.es fi^a...m .Fepnr d:all also be required if there are new
,,. . 'hat identify additional waste as hazardous.The new notification report mustbe submitted within
u1 f f`.re effective date of the new regulations. As part of the notification report,the Permittee
m-s' else cimif that it ls:s a program in place to reduce the volume and toxicity of the hazardous wastes
generareai,io ine degree uSe Permittee has determined tobe economicallypmctical 7lie notification report shall
include the following information to the extent the information is readily known and available to the
Permittee:
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a) Name of the hazardous waste,
b) EPA hazardous waste number,
c) Type of sewer discharge conducted(continuous,batch,or others),
d) Estimated mass discharges of the hazardous constituent overonemonth and twelve months.
The notification is required to be made onlyonoe for each hazardous waste diwbarged. This notification does
not apply to constituents reported as required in the Appendix A of this permit
F. Notification of Bypass
I) For anticipated bypass,the Pe trance shall submit a written notice to the IEUA at least ten(10)days
before the actual date of the bypass
2) For unanticipated Bypass,the Perinmee shall immediately notify IEUA by telephone as described in
Section IV(B)(l)above,and submit a written notice within five(5)days This notice shall contain the
following information:
a) A detailed description of the bypass,including the cause and duration;
b) A statement whether the bypass has been corrected;and
c) The actions being taken,or to be taken,to reduce,eliminate and/or prevent a recurrence of the
bypass
G. Special Requirements
1) Pursuant to Section 103.0 of the SAWPA Ordinance, the General Manager of SAWPA shall
administer,implemmtandenforeetheprowmomofdto SAWPAOrdmmce. Anypowersgrantedor
duties imposed upon the Geneml Manager may be delegated by the Geneml Manager to persons
acting in the beneficial interest or employ of SAWPA, but shall remain the responsibility of the
General Manager. In addition to the authority to prevent or eliminate discharges through
enforcement of discharge limitations and prohibitions, the General Manager shall, after informal
notice to the affected user, may immediately and effectively halt or prevent any discharge of
pollutants into the Brine Line or tributaries thereto, by any means available, including physical
disconnection from the Brine Line or tributaries thereto,whenever the wastewater discharge may
endanger reasonably appears to present an imminent endangerment to the health or welfare of the
community,the environment,or threatens to damage or interfere with the operation of the Brine Lrine
or tributaries thereto or the collection system and treatment facilities of IEUA or OCSD. Such
discharges tray be halted or prevented without regard to the compliance by the user with other
provisions of this Ordinance.
2) The Permittee is required to submit,and retain a copy on-site,a Contingency Plan that details the
actions that will be taken in the event of an emergency or other event that causes IEUA,SAWPA or
OCSD to shut down the Brine Line. Said Plan shall include,but is not limited to the following:
I i �Ha of names and Telephone numbers ofemergcncy contacts that can be reached 24 hours
a das. The Perm, inee shall provide IFUA,on a semi-annual basis(January and June),a list
containing the names and phone numbers ofcontacts who can be reached 24 hours a day in the
event of an emergency with the NRWS or Brine Line discharge.
b) A written plan that describes all available alternatives to discharging to the Brine Line,
including on-site storage,hauling,ceasing the discharge,or directing all wasiewaterflows to a
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POTW.The Permittee shall develop such plan,update andprovide to IEUA,on behalf of
_,,VPA,annually in January.
] 1 -• ia:_ ,;u,i61e for all costs assceiated with the operation, maintenance, repair and
lateral connection to the Brine Line. Operations and Maintenance of the lateral
e line per requirements of state law. This includes registering with Underground
Bien.
Tie Permittee is required to notify IEUA,on behalf of SAWPA,of any planned process changes or
_-r modifications which will alter the amount of or pollutant strength of anywastewater which is
�.o the Brine Line,thirty(30)days prim-to the actual implementation of the changes.
I -::aP reimburse JEUA for all permit and disposal costs imposed on IEUA by SAWPA
:e from the Permittee's discharge to the Brine Line. The Permittee shall also
iAWPA,and/or OCSD for all costs incurred as a result ofanyenforcement action.
o t noncompliance with any discharge limit, the Pemittee may be required to cease
-�id install additional pretreatment equipment to mitigate the pollutants of concern.
..... ..._ ... %i>,mtities or type of wastewater discharge significantly change,the Permittee is required
i .4 in writing. IBUA shall notify SAWPA and OCSD.
_....<: is required to notify IEUA twenty-four(24)hours in advance prior to the startup of
... i n.�phase and the commencement of discharge to the Brine Line.
.. . .. .�ncement of the hydraulic testing phase,the Permittee shall calibrate the incoming
..'.Ter meter with a flow accuracy of t5%and submit the calibration report for review and
a --i L a. SAWPA,and/or OCSD.
9) . ... _.:'eecycled water utilized during hydraulic testing shall bebilled concurrentlywith
us, _ e recycled water discharged after the commencement of the food waste digestion
op"'" _._ reconciled via the meter readings from the effluent flow meter to be installed.
10) The Pe '..'nroeess all digester effluent through the receiving building and rotarypress. The
Pe— _ ..ease discharge to the Brine Line and immediately notify IEUA should the digester
t amnpatible with the rotary press. The Permittee shall be required to install additional
. . ..... ,mpment to ensure that the digester effluent is property treated. Sampling results of
the r7utcd digester effluent shall be submitted to IEUA for review and approval prior to resuming
discharge to the Brine Line.
i 7) The Permittee is required to notify IEUA twenty-four(24)hours in advance to the startup of the
digestion operations and when the digester effluent is transferred to the receiving building for
VIOC-ssige.
I.' T'ne Pena mee is required to maintain the isolation of the on-site ping-flow reactor through lockout-
s - , .ieftO procedures during the digestion operations_
-Che Pemittee shall be limited to 90 tons per day of food waste throughput per the SCAQMD facility
The Pennines may increase food waste throughput to the facility in accordance with any
revisions o+tbe SCAQMD facility permit.
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Appendix A
DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Sample j Foot _
Parameter Atmlt,- ;t2'n Tree Frequency , Noth ,
tng/l,Max for any 1 day Composite Monthiy 1,2.12
1.0 mg/1,Max for any 1 day Composite Monthly 1,2,12
.. 2.0 mg�[.,Max for any I day Composite Monthly 1,2,12
pp, I , 3.0 mg/1,Max for any 1 day Composite Monthly 1,2,12
5.0 mg/L,Max for any I day Grab Monthly 1,2,12
1.0 mg-/L,Max for any 1 day Grab Monthly I Al2
_.0 mnJl.,Max for any 1 day Composite Monthly 1,2,12
0.03 mg4,Max for any 1 day Composite Monthly IA12
1 10.0 mg(L,Max for any 1 day Composite Monthly 1,2,12
.. 5.0 mg'L,Max for any 1 day CmnIimite , Monthly 1,2,12
10.0 mg/L,Max for any 1 day Composite Monthly 1,2,12
.. lzo mgIf,Max for any I day Grab Monthly 1,2,6
6.0-12.0 Grab Monthly 1,2
140°F(60°C),Max for any I day Grab Monthly 1,2,12
1 1,s l DS)* To Be Determined Composite Monthly 1,2
1 0.5 mgQ,Max for any I day Composite Monthly 1,2
5.0 mg/L,Max for any 1 day Composite Monthly 1,2
il:, '..,•_«. �_ r3�, :1* 15,000 lbs/day Composite Monthly 1,2,4
_:'JD)* Surcharge Threshold Composite Variable 1,2,4,13
Surcharge Threshold Composite Variable 1,2,3,13
- -' .,ermined Composite Monthly 1,2,11
_L,Max for any 1 day Crab Monthly 1,2,7,12
Pestwades'.__ 10.GI-91q,.'flax for any: day Crab � Monthly � 12,8,12
Trial Toxic Organics(M)' 0.58 mg/L,Max for my 1 day Grab Monthly ! i,2,5,9,12
Total Hardness• To Be Detemmned Composite Monthly 1,2
Volatile Suspended Solids(VSSi• 7o Be Determined Composite Monthly 1,2,10
Fat and are e,r(a,a 500 mg/L,Max fm any l day Grab Monthly 1,2,6
To Be Determined Composite Monthly 1,2
t h:. ,11;1;, toii,7w 6Fu._
Measured Contano ay
i . - 149GPM
To Be Determined Composite 1 Monthly 1,2
.L UC) 10 Be Determined Composite - Monthly - 12
D;Ssolved Organic Carbon.(DOC) 700 mg/L.Daily average for any Composite 1 month Monthly 1,2,14
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 12,000 mg,'L,Daily average for Composite Monthly 1,2,14
any 1 month
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' Monthly sampling for the marked parameters shall be required once discharge to Brine Line has commenced
per Section N(G)(7)and(11). The fast required monthly sample shall be obtained during the initial
discharge to the Brine Line.
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Footnotes:
1. A composite sample shall be a collection ofatleast 12 discrete samples obtained at equal flow proportioned
or . .,re .. .. t sration of the discharge over a representative workday not to exceed a 24-hour
per:oci. be an individual sample collected in less than 5 minutes.
2. Rea !i Ic-r,\)il)for monitoring periods and submittalrequirements. Themonthlymonitoring shall
be ecniducted durit.e the calendar month of discharge.
3. A T�5 . ..es been established. The surcharge will be assessed based on an arithmetic mean of
ara n t �r�sults obtained from all representative samples,compositeorgmb,taken duringacaleadar
p�mo :P., 1 no representative samples for a sample month, the arithmetic mean of the previous
say a used for surcharge assessment for that month.The surcharge does not eliminate any
liar. - _e discharge of TSS that may cause severe impact to wastewater quality in the
IEI stem. The IEUA Board of Directors sets the TSS surcharge rate yearly in July.
4. i ,... �,rablished. The surcharge will be assessed based on an arithmetic mean of
a,. _ .._.. aided from all representative samples,composite or grab,taken during a calendar
mc re,=.entative samples for a sample month, the arithmetic mean of the previous
sam.. .. for surcharge assessment for that month.The surcharge does not eliminate any
hab ,v-,huge of HOD that may cause severe impact to wastewater quality in the
IE. _t system.The IEUA Board of Directors sets the HOD surcharge rate yearly in July.
5. To:, a. . ,r:. (TTO)shall mean the auto of concentration of each of the toxic organic compounds
fm1 ,, „e at a concentration greater than 0.01 mg/L.. The toxic organic compounds that makeup
the ; O P,mit us- !.,Led in footnote 9. Analysis for TTO shall be in conformance with EPA Test Methods or
Star_:._..
6. N— 4 ease mast be analyzed by EPA Method 1664(SOT-HEM),Revision A_Fats,Oil,and
Gl .,, i'.?.4 Method 1664(HEM)or Standard Method 5520B.
7. pn Biphenyls comprise the following PCB-1016,PCB-1221,PCB1232,PCB-1242,PCB-1248,
. .- ..- = _ .rd PCB-1260.
8. Y_z.,:-'Ies compose the following_
Aldrin a-BHC (1-BHC
a-BHC y-BHC Chlordane
p-CDD 4,4'-DDE 4,4'-DDf
c!u"' EndosulfanI Endosnifmfl
ndosul?an Sulfate Endrm Endrin Aldehyde
t�aniaoh in. Heptachlor F,poxide Toxaphene
i otal Toxic Organics(T FO)comprise of the following:
'shc::r Ihlorrf:s
Lur:l'berrzene ,Lfethylene Chloride Tetrachloroethene
T..-_� aroefiene 1,1,1-Trichioroethane
... Toe sampling for VSS shall be conducted on the same date the sampling for TSS is performed.
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11. A L eran be used to assess ammonia loading. Analysis for ammonia shall be conducted in
a,_ _? .Method 350 as specified in 40 CFR 136.3.
12 Su reduced upon written request when results for the duration of at least 12 months
_. ,risistent compliance and discharge levels well below the listed discharge limits-
is,! ne daily for the first week of discharging under this permit,thenweeklythereafter.
maybe reduced to monthlyupon written request when results forthe duration ofat least
ripn e demonstrate consistent compliance and discharge levels well below the listed discharge
14. 11 cansistent compliance cannot be achieved with the DOC and BOD daily average requirements, the
Pc i est Management Practices(BMPs)which include,but are not limited to:
a) her .dusting the source and volumes of pollutants being discharged to the Brine Line;
b) Il .., spill prevention and countermeasures plans;
c) Evela;, additional treatment or disposal options;and
d) Evaluatm_ recycle or reuse opportunities_
SUMMARY OF REPORTING AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS:
I
Constituents[0 be Monitored Monitoring Reporting !F neucy Freeponey 11. Report Submission
Wastewater Discharge Volume Continuously Monthly By the 7"of the following
month
Arsenic.Cadmium.Chromium.Copper,Cyanide Total,
Cyanide Amenable.Lead.Mercury.Nickel,Silver,Zinc,
Oil'Grease,pH.Temperamre.Total Dissolved Solids, By the 7i°of the following
Dissolved Sulfides,Total Sulfides. ..Ammonia(as N), Monthly* Monthly` month
Biphenyls,Pesticides,Total Toxic l
Organics,Total Hardness,Volatile Suspended Solids, i
Silica,and Dissolved organic Carbon _!
! Birk..i,a! 0-geo Demand and Total Suspended Solids Variable Monthly By the 7' of the following
month
I:ed parameters shall be required once discharge to Brine Line has commenced
I 1 -11 T"v,required monthly sample shall be obtained during the initial discharge to the
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Appendix B
Approved Discharge&Sampling Location
(Petmittee's Facility Layout showing sampling location will be inserted here)
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Appendix C
IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance and SAWPA Ordinance
The IEUA Non-Reclaimable Wastewater Ordinance No.62 is available from www.IEUA.org
The SAWPA Ordinance is available from www.SAWPA.org
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ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING, INC.
Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Liquid Waste Hauler
Disposal Station (operated by San Bernardino Municipal Water
Department [SBMWDj)
Industrial User Address: c/o City of San Bernardino's Wastewater Reclamation Plant, 399
Chandler Place,San Bernardino,CA 92408
Industrial User Permit Number: 4E-04-SS6
Industrial User Representative/s: Mr.Andy Coady, Environmental Control Officer, SBMWD
Mr. Michael Plasencia, Environmental Control Technician,SBMWD
Indirect/Direct User: Direct User
Agency Area: San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, (SBVMWD)
Agency Representative/s: Mr.Andy Coady, Environmental Control Officer, SBMWD
Mr. Michael Plasencia, Environmental Control Technician,SBMWD
Inspection Date: August 22,2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI/Agency Inspector(s): Dr.John Parnell, Pretreatment Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering&Contracting (EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. To evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs, industrial users were selectively
inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or industry type. The inspections were
scheduled ahead of time with agency representatives. The agency representatives contacted the key
personnel at the various facilities to confirm their availability and to describe the scope of the inspection
and introduce the audit team. As part of the audit, all four liquid waste hauler(LWH) discharge stations
within SAWPA's service area were inspected.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste streams
that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a direct
connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at LWH discharge stations varies. The
quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or two truckloads per week to
100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect dischargers is disposed of at LWH
discharge stations using a commercial liquid-waste hauler permitted by SAWPA.
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Industrial User Inspection Report:SBVMWD Liquid Waste Hauler Disposal Station November 1,2012
On August 22, 2012, Environmental Engineering & Contracting, Inc. (EEC) completed a performance
evaluation of the regulatory controls at the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (SBVMWD)
LWH Disposal Station.The discharge station is located inside the main gate on the grounds of the City of
San Bernardino's Wastewater Reclamation Plant (WRP) at 399 Chandler Place, San Bernardino,
California 92408 (Appendix A, Site Photographs, Photo 1). The LWH discharge station is permitted by
SBVMWD but is operated and managed by the City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department
(SBMWD). The inspection was conducted to evaluate whether SBVMWD has developed and
implemented sufficient measures to ensure that discharges through the LWH discharge station in San
Bernardino comply with the terms and conditions of all applicable agreements and regulations,including
OCSD ordinances and 40 CFR 403.
1.1 General and Process Description
The San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District's LWH discharge station provides a discharge point
allowing indirect dischargers in the SBVMWD service area or any permitted LWH within the SAWPA
service area to indirectly discharge wastewater into the IEBL. The LWH discharge station is located on
the same property as the City of San Bernardino's WRP and is composed of a concrete pad and a
standalone office and storage complex with an overhanging roof area housing the hauler truck
connection to the IEBL (Appendix A, Site Photographs, Photo 2). On the other side of the complex is a
hauler truck connection to the septic line that leads directly into the WRP. The hauler truck connection
to the IEBL consists of a square metal box structure with a valve and a hauler truck connector protruding
from it.A red label affixed to the connector reads, "CAUTION BRINE LINE ONLY"and is referred to in the
permit as Outfall 001 (Appendix A, Photos 3 and 4). The connection box is joined to a 6-inch lateral,
which joins the IEBL at Reach IV-E.
Access to the LWH discharge station is restricted. The truck driver must swipe a security card at the
entrance gate and obtain verbal permission from a plant operator who will remotely operate the gate
mechanism. A video camera mounted on a post inside the gate continuously monitors all vehicular
activity through the access gate. Number plates can be recorded and verified by this means. The truck
driver pulls up to the LWH discharge station and gives the three-section waste manifest to the plant
operator.
The plant operator is required to cross-check the names of the waste generator (Section 1 of the
manifest) and the hauling company (Section 2 of the manifest) with a list of approved names pinned on
the wall inside the office (Appendix A, Photo 5). Once the plant operator verifies that the generator and
the hauler are approved to discharge,the plant operator instructs the truck driver to connect the truck's
discharge hose to the IEBL connector. The plant operator then briefly opens and closes the discharge
valve to allow a sample of the wastewater to enter the metal box structure.The blue-colored automatic
pH meter attached to the wall in the discharge bay reads the pH of the sample and the plant operator
checks that the reading is between the 6.0 to 12.0 pH limit set by OCSD (Appendix A, Photo 6).
If the pH is outside of the limit range,the plant operator refuses the load and calls the plant supervisor.
The supervisor then issues a load reject notice and the other three LWH discharge stations are notified.
If the pH is within the limits, the plant operator opens the discharge valve (red handle on Photo 4 of
Appendix A) and allows the discharge to the IEBL to begin. A Mag Meter located inside the metal box
records the flow rate on the display (center display) attached to the wall of the connection bay and a
totalizer(top display) records the total discharge volume in gallons(Appendix A, Photo 6).
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The plant operator then records the pH; the total flow volume; the operator's name; the date; and the
operator's signature on Section 3 of the manifest(Appendix A, Photo 7).The white copy of the manifest
is retained by the plant operator for SBMWD files, the yellow copy is sent to the LWH company, and the
pink copy is to the generator. The truck driver then shuts the valve and disconnects the discharge hose
and leaves the complex through the entrance gate, which opens automatically from the inside of the
facility.
In some instances, the control authority must collect extra samples of the wastewater discharge from
some generators, in compliance with pretreatment regulations. In these cases, the plant operator is
instructed which generator discharges to sample by SBVMWD or SBMWD. Records of sampling
requirements and other details concerning permittees are written on a board in the plant operator's
office (Appendix A, Photo 8).
SBVMWD issued a permit (No. 4E-05-557) to SBMWD for emergency effluent discharges from the WRP
to the IEBL. However,emergency discharges are allowed only after SAWPA and OCSD have been notified
of the necessary emergency procedures. It was not ascertained if an emergency discharge has ever been
necessary.
By agreement with SAWPA, SBVMWD is responsible for the implementation of the pretreatment
program for industries located in its jurisdiction. The SBVMWD is permitted to transport and discharge
brine wastewater into the SBVMWD's LWH Disposal Station,which is operated by the SBMWD.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
The source of indirect wastewater discharged at the SBVMWD's LWH Disposal Station is wastewater
transported from all approved and permitted generators by all approved and permitted hauler
companies.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
The wastewater is not treated at the SBVMWD LWH Disposal Station. Wastewater is pumped directly
into the IEBL and does not undergo any treatment before it reaches the OCSD water treatment facility.
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
The same wastewater that is received at the LWH discharge station is discharged to the IEBL without any
treatment.
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
The facility is not subject to any federal categorical standards. The facility is required to meet only the
requirements specified in the permit issued by SBVMWD.
2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
While the facility may not be subject to federal pretreatment requirements, limits that apply to
dischargers with categorical standards also apply at this location.
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2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
The facility's most recent direct-user discharge permit(Permit No.4E-04-556)was issued to SBVMWD by
SBVMWD. As is the case with all four LWH disposal stations within SAWPA's service area, each member
agency permits its own LWH discharge station.The station is operated and managed by SBVMWD.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 Overall, the SBVMWD LWH Disposal Station was observed to be clean and in good working
order.
3.2 Copies of manifests were reviewed during the inspection. These manifests contained the pH
readings and the total flow volumes for each discharge.The manifests were signed and dated by
the plant operator and contained other details of the generator and the waste hauler company.
The white copy of the manifest was retained by SBMWD, the yellow copy was retained by the
waste hauler, and the pink copy was retained by the waste generator. No irregularities were
detected with this manifest system, considering the gate-opening requirements and the pre-
discharge checking for approved generators and haulers. It is the audit team's opinion that this
system is adequate in safeguarding the integrity of the discharges to the IEBL.
3.3 The pH meter and the flow meter were last calibrated by R.S. Instruments and Service on
September 12, 2011, and were due for calibration again in September 2012. Annual calibration
of the pH meter is insufficient, especially when considering the exposure of the pH probe to
highly conductive wastewater. Calibration of the pH meter should refer to manufacturer's
specifications for this equipment, and more frequent calibration of the meter should be
considered.
3.4 No samples of the wastewater discharged at the LWH discharge station are being collected for
analysis by SBVMWD. Part 2A of the permit states that the permittee is not required to monitor
wastewater to be discharged to the IEBL.The sampling that occurs at the discharge station is for
generator compliance rather than SBVMWD's monitoring. Sampling at the LWH discharge
station is critical, and changes to the permit must be made to include a requirement for
sampling and testing. The LWH discharge station's compliance with the local limits to which it is
subject must be demonstrated. Furthermore, in the case where more stringent categorical
discharger limits apply,the LWH discharge station is also subject to these limits. Therefore, it is
highly recommended that a regular or random sampling program at the LWH discharge station
be implemented, in addition to the sampling at the loading point. Other member agencies have
adopted procedures to sample LWH loads at the point of discharge into the IEBL. Once samples
are collected, the control agency can then submit the samples for analysis based on suspected
loads or random selection. In addition to monitoring compliance with local and categorical
limits, the sampling of trucks loads at the LWH discharge stations is recommended because it
raises the level of confidence that the LWH does not tamper with the load during transit.
3.S The term liquid waste hauler(LWH)discharge station should be used throughout the permit and
other documents because it better conveys that the station is only an intermediate destination
before the wastewater is treated at OCSD's treatment facility and subsequently released into
the environment.
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3.6 The SBVMWD LWH discharge station's most recent direct-user discharge permit(Permit No. 4E-
04-S56) was issued to SBVMWD by SBVMWD. In general, self-permitting is not recommended
and does not always provide the desired control level to ensure compliance with regulatory
controls.
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Site Photographs
B. Direct User Discharge Permit No.4E-04-S56
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APPENDIX A
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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Photo 1 Photo 2
Entrance Gate to the San Bernardino Liquid Waste Hauler Discharge Station
Wastewater Reclamation Plant Photographed by John Parnell
Photographed bylohn Parnell
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Photo 3 Photo 4
Closer view of Discharge Station Connection Hauler Connection Point to IEBL
Box Photographed by John Parnell
Photographed by John Parnell
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Photo 5 Photo 6
Lists of Permitted Users and Haulers on the wall pH Controller and Mag Meter Equipment on wall of
in the Operator's Office IEBL Connection Bay
Photographed by John Parnell Photographed by John Parnell
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Photo 7 Photo 8
Manifest Form in Operator's Office. Sampling Information on wall of Plant
Photographed by John Parnell Operator's Office.
Photographed bylohn Parnell
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APPENDIX B
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 4E-04-556
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DIRECT USER
DISCHARGE PERMIT
Date: September 22,2010
Name: San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Address: 380 East Vanderbilt Way
San Bernardino,CA 92408
REFERENCE: DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT TO SAN BERNARmNo VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (VALLEY DISTRICT) BY SAN
BERNARmNo VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO. 4E-04-556 NAICS Code: 221320
The enclosed permit issues pollutant limitations for the wastewater to be discharged from the
Truck Disposal Station located at the City of San Bernardino's Wastewater Treatment Plant's
Santa Ana Regional Interceptor(SARI)Connection located in Reach IV-E of the SARI System.
All discharges of wastewater from this location, actions and reports relating thereto, shall be in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit and SAWPA Ordinance No.5.
If you wish to appeal or challenge any discharge limitations, pretreatment requirements, or
conditions imposed in this permit, a petition shall be filed for modification or reissuance of this
permit in accordance with the requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No. 5 -Article 621.0, within
10 working days of the date of issuance.
"It is hereby certified that this permit was prepared based on information provided by a
combination of one or more of the following sources: the user's permit application, facts
obtained during field inspections of the user's wastewater generating activities, and
additional information obtained from the user."
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Douglas D. Headrick
General Manager
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Issued on September 22,2010 By:
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
380 East Vanderbilt Way
San Bernardino, CA 92408
SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO.4E-04-S56
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 4E-04-S56
Agency Name and Address: San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
380 East Vanderbilt Way
San Bernardino,CA 92408
Contact: Andy Coady-(909)394-5507
Discharge Address: 399 Chandler Place
San Bernardino, CA 92408
In accordance with the provisions of SAWPA Ordinance No. 5, the above listed agency
(permittee)is hereby authorized to discharge industrial wastewater from the above address,to the
SARI System, in accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in this permit. Compliance with this permit does not relieve the permittee of
its obligation to comply with SAWPA's and the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD)
wastewater regulations, all pretreatment regulations, standards or requirements under local, State
and Federal laws, including any such laws, regulations, standards, or requirements that may
become effective during the term of this permit. OCSD is the owner operator of the Publicly
Owned Treatment Works (POTW) and is recognized as the Control Authority by Federal
Regulation 40CFR 403.12(a).
Noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of the
requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No. 5, and shall subject the permittee to applicable
enforcement actions.
This permit shall become effective on: September 22,2010
and shall expire at midnight on: September 21,2012
The permittee shall not discharge any industrial wastewater after the date of expiration. If the
permittee wishes to continue discharging wastewater to the SARI System after the expiration
date, an application must be fried for reissuance of this permit in accordance with the
requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No.5.
Douglas D. Headrick
General Manger
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Issued on September 22,2010
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MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO.4E-04-S56
PART 1 -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS
A. During the period of September 22, 2010 to midnight of September 21, 2012, the
perrmtee is authorized to allow the discharge of Trucked Brine Wastewater specified in
Part 1-C,through the sample location(s),and outfall(s)listed below to the SARI System.
1. Sample Location(s)
Location Description
001 Sample location 001 for this facility is located at the
SARI Track Disposal Station located at the SBMWD
WRP.
2. Outfall Location(s)
Location Description
001 Outfall 001 for this facility is a 6-inch lateral
connection from the SARI Truck Disposal Station to
the SARI System, located at SARI Reach IV-E, as
shown in the diagram on page 7.
B. During the period of September 22, 2010 to midnight of September 21, 2012 the
wastewater discharged from Sample location 001, shall be monitored for the specific
pollutants and at the frequency specified in the Monitoring Requirements Table (page 6).
Pollutants shall not exceed the discharge limitations specified in the Discharge Limitation
Table(page 5).
C. San Bernardino Municipal Water Department (SBMWD) operates the Track Disposal
Station located at SBMWD WRP. By agreement with Valley District, SBMWD is
responsible for the implementation of the pretreatment program for industries located in
Valley Districfs service area that have been permitted to haul and discharge brine
wastewater at the SARI Truck Disposal Station. The current permitted Indirect
Dischargers which have their brine wastewater hauled are included in Appendix A.
During the period of September 22, 2010 to midnight of September 21, 2012 if any
new Indirect Dischargers are permitted to haul and discharge brine wastewater at the
SARI Track Disposal Station, Appendix A will be amended to include the new Indirect
Dischargers.
D. Each of these facilities is permitted by Valley Distrito. The specific discharge limitations
for each facility are enforced through the Valley District pretreatment program. The
wastewater discharged to the SARI Track Disposal Station is required to meet the Local
Limit discharge requirements specified in the Discharge Limitation Table(page 5).
E. SBMWD shall not permit the Indirect Dischargers listed in Appendix A to discharge any
wastewater not described in Part 1-C or the contents of any process tanks to the SARI
Connection which discharges to the SARI System at the SARI Track Disposal Station, at
any time, without previously notifying Valley District and SAWPA of the proposed
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discharge.
PART 1 -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
F. Valley District is required to notify SAWPA of any planned process changes or other
modifications, which will alter the amount of, or pollutant strength of any wastewater
which is discharged to the SARI Connection located at the SARI Truck Disposal Station,
30 days prior to the actual implementation of the changes.
G. Copies of the current permits issued by Valley District to each of the Indirect Dischargers
listed in Appendix A have been provided and are on file. In addition, a site diagram of
the designated sample location at the SARI Truck Disposal Station is included on page 7.
H. The SBMWD accepts wastewater at the SARI Truck Disposal Station from 7 am to 4 pm
Monday through Friday. The permitted Liquid Waste Hauler (LWH) is required to
contact an authorized SBMWD representative prior to initiating any discharge of
wastewater at the disposal station. Contact is normally approached through the intercom
located at the front gate located off Chandler Place. The LWH is required to inform the
SBMWD representative of their intention to discharge wastewater at the SARI Truck
Disposal. Surveillance cameras located at the gate will be used to verify the
identity of the LWH. Upon verification, the SBMWD representative will remotely open
the front gate allowing the LWH access to the WRP.
The LWH will immediately proceed to the disposal station and will be met by a SBMWD
representative. The SBNfWD representative will review the required manifest form,
verify the wastewater is from a permitted IU, and complete a field test to measure the pH
of the wastewater. The pH field test results will be entered on the manifest form The
SBMWD representative will indicate any abnormal characteristics of the discharge,
including peculiar odors or colors,on the manifest form.
All loads which exceed the accepted pH range or are determined to be suspect shall not
be discharged at the disposal station. The event shall be immediately reported to the BC
Section. A representative of the EC section shall report to the disposal station as soon as
possible. The EC Section will determine if a second pH field test,to verify the accuracy
of the initial test,is warranted and if the load should be rejected.
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MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO.4E-04556
DISCHARGE LINIITATION TABLE
Categorical Limit
Local Limit Maximum Monthly Daily Monthly
Daffy for Any 1 Ave.Shag Maximum Average
Pollutant Maximum Day not Exceed (LbsJDay) (LbsJDay)
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Max.Flow (Capacity Purchased Amount) 2.50 MGD
pH' 6.0-12.0 -
Biochemvcal Oxygen Demand-SDay(BOD) - 15,000r -
Total Suspended Solids(TSS)s -
Arsenic 2.0 - -
Cadmium(Total) 1.0
Chromium(Total) 10
Copper(Total) 3.0 -
Lead(Total) 2.0
Mercury(Total) 0.03 Nickel(Total) 10.0
Silver(Total) 5.0
Zinc(Total) 10.0
Cyanide(Total) 5.0
Cyanide(Amenable) 1.0 -
Polycblodnated Biphenyls TCCBg) 0.01
Pesticides 0.01
Total Toxic Organics(170s) 0.59 - - -
Sulfide(Total) 5.0
Sulfide(Dissolved) 0.5 - - - -
Oil/Grease(Mineral/Pctroleurn° 100.0
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MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO.4E-04-556
PART 2-MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A.From the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until midnight on September 22,2e12,the nermittee is
not rotmired to renedtan the aste to to be disdt d to the SARI System All permitted Indirect Dischargers
permitted to dispose of wastewater at the Valley District SARI Truck Disposal Station are required to comply with
dwir own monitoring requirements.Based w the samples cogected st the Indirect Dischargers facility,all compliance
issues with a non-compliant discharge will be addressed with each permitted Indirect Dischargers. It a violation is
detected the Indirect Discharger will an be allowed to use the SARI Truck Disposal Station until the violation is
corrected and samples indicate compliance
POLLUTANT FREQUENCY SAMPLE TYPE'
Flow Each Load Flow Meter
PH Each Load Meter
Biochemical Oxygen Demand-SDay(BOD) N/A N/A
Total Suspended Solids(TSS) N/A N/A
Arsenic NIA N/A
Cadmium(Total) WA NIA
Chromium(Total) N/A N/A
Copper( OW) NIA NIA
Lead(Total) N/A N/A
Mescury(Told) NIA NIA
Nickel(Total) NIA NIA
Silver(Told) N/A VA
Zmc(Taal) N/A NIA
NIA NIA
Cymide(Total)
Cyanide(Amenable) N/A NIA
Polyciderinated Btphenyls(PCBs) NIA NIA
Pesticides N/A N/A
Total To tic Organics(Mal NIA NIA
Sulfide(Total) N/A NIA
Sulfide(Dissolved) NIA NIA
OiVOrease(Mineral/Petroleum) NIA NIA
Total Hardness NIA NIA
Volatile Suspended Solids-VSS N/A NIA
Silica NIA N/A
Dissolved Organic Carbon(DOC) NIA NIA
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MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO.4E-04.S56
PART 2-MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (Cant)
B. All handling and preservation of collected samples and laboratory analyses of samples
shall be performed in accordance with 40 CFR,Part 136, and amendments thereto unless
specified otherwise in the monitoring conditions of this permit If the Direct Discharger
chooses to perform self monitoring, in lieu of a contracted laboratory, a report detailing
the sample collection and preservation procedures most be submitted to SAWPA for
review and approval. Samples collected by the Direct Discharger prior to SAWPA
approval of the SOP will be considered invalid.
C. Monitoring of industrial wastewater shall be conducted at the Sample Location specified
below.
SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
WATER RECLAMATION PLANT
399 CHANDLER PLACE
SAN BERNARDINO,CA 92408
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MUNICEAL WATER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO.4E-04S56
PART 3.REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. SARI TRUCK DISPOSAL STATION MONTHLY REPORT
SBMWD is required to submit to Valley District and SAWPA a SARI Truck Disposal
Station Monthly Report within 30 days from the last day of each month. The Monthly
Report shall include the following information:
1.Reporting period(ex: November 2010)
2.Industrial User Name,Address and Permit Number
3.Gallons discharged.
4.pH range.
5.Inspections conducted during the reporting period.
6.Enforcement history.
B. MONITORING REPORTS
SBMWD is not required to submit monitoring reports for the SARI Truck Disposal
Station All Indirect Dischargers permitted to discharge at the SARI Truck Disposal
Station are required to monitor per their current discharge permit requirements. All
Indirect Dischargers must meet the more stringent discharge limitations according to
local limits and/or federal categorical limits. Results shall be summarized and reported on
a SELF MONITORING REPORT FORM provided by SBMWD. This report form
shall indicate the compliance status and concentration and/or mass value of all pollutants
in the wastewater for which sampling and analyses were performed. The Self Monitoring
Report Form shall be accompanied by the following:
The Self Monitoring Report Form shall be accompanied by the following:
a. Original Laboratory Results
b. Chain of Custody
All applications, reports, or information submitted to SBMWD by the Indirect
Dischargers must include a Signed Certified Statement.
All required monitoring reports from the Indirect Dischargers shall be submitted to
SBMWD no later than the last day of the month following the sampling event.Failure
to submit the required Reporting Forms shall result in the Indirect Discharget being in
violation of their Discharge Permit. Any incomplete monitoring results shall be returned
to the Indirect Discharger for completion. If the monitoring results are not submitted
within 45 days of the due date, the Indirect Discharger shall be considered in Significant
Noncompliance (SNC) and a Notice of Violation (NOV) will be issued. If no flow of
wastewater effluent to the SARI System occurred during the monitoring period, a
letter stating this fact shall be submitted to SBMWD in lieu of the required
monitoring report.
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MONICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO.4E-04-S56
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
C. ADDITIONAL MONITORING
If the permitted Indirect Dischargers monitors any pollutant more frequently than
required by their permit, the permitted Indirect Dischargers shall use test procedures
prescribed in 40 CFR, Part 136, or amendments thereto, or otherwise approved by EPA
or as specified in this permit. The results of such monitoring shall be reported as required
in Part 3A above. All additional monitoring reports for samples collected during each
monitoring event are required to be submitted to SBMWD no later than 45 days
following the first day of sampling.
D. AUTOMATIC RESAMPLING
If the results of the permitted Indirect Discharger's wastewater analyses indicate a
violation has occurred,the permitted Indirect Dischargers must:
1. Notify SBMWD of the violation within 24 hours of receiving such results from
the laboratory.
2. Repeat the sampling and analysis of the pollutants(s)found to be in violation, and
submit in writing, within 30 days of the first violation, the results of this second
analysis along with the reason(s) for the pollutant violation(s), and corrective
actions that will be completed to avoid non-compliance with the wastewater
discharged to the SARI System.
E. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE REPORT
The permitted Indirect Dischargers shall notify SBMWD, Valley District and SAWPA
immediately upon occurrence of an accidental discharge of substances prohibited by
SAWPA Ordinance No. 5 (Article 523.0),or any slug loads or spills that may commingle
with the wastewater which is discharged to the SARI System. In the event of a spill,
Orange County Sanitation District(OCSD) shall be notified immediately by telephone at
one of the following: OCSD Control Center (714) 593 .7025, OCSD Source Control
Manager (714) 593.7410. During normal business hours. Valley District shall be
notified by telephone at (909) 387.92.00, or the District Control phone number at
(951) 315.2246. For Valley District off-hours number, call Steve Burroughs at (909)
26641101. During normal business hours, SAWPA shall be notified by telephone at
(951)354-4220.SBMWD shall be notified at(909)384.52M.A written report detailing
the date and time of the discharge, location of discharge, the type of waste, including
concentration and volume, and any corrective actions taken must be received by
SBMWD and Valley District within five (5) working days of the spill. The notification
of the accidental release, in accordance with this section, does not relieve the permitted
Indirect Dischargers from the reporting requirements of local, State, or Federal laws. The
report shall specify the following:
1. Description and cause of the upset,slug or accidental discharge,the cause thereof,
and the impact on the permitted Indirect Discharger's compliance status. The
description shall also include the location of the discharge, type, concentration
and volume of waste.
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PERMIT NO.4Fla4-S56
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
2. Duration of noncompliance including exact dates and times of noncompliance,
and if noncompliance continues, the time by which compliance is reasonably
expected to occur.
3. All steps taken or to be taken to reduce,eliminate, and prevent recurrence of such
an upset, slug, accidental discharge,or other conditions of noncompliance.
4. All reports required by this permit shall be submitted to San Bernardino Valley
Municipal Water District at the following address:
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Attention: Pretreatment Division
380 East Vanderbilt Way
San Bernardino,CA 92408
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS
A. GENERAL PROI3IBTTIONS
The permittee is required to comply with the general prohibitions and limits on
discharges set forth in Article 2 of SAWPA's Ordinance:
1. Prohibited Discharges
2. Prohibition on Dilution
3. Limitations on Surface Runoff and Groundwater
4. Limitations on Unpolluted Water
5. Prohibition on Domestic Wastewater and Septage Waste
6. Limitations on Radioactive Waste
7. Prohibition on the Use of Grinders
8. Limitations on Point of Discharge
9. Limitations on Wastewater Strength and Characteristics
10. Prohibition on Infectious Waste
11. Limitations on Disposal of Spent Solutions and Sludges
B. CIVIL PENALTIES Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance;or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limitation;or any suspension or revocation order shall be liable for
a civil penalty pursuant to Article 6 of SAWPA's Ordinance, for each day on which such
violation occurs.
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PERMIT NO.4E-04S56
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS (Coat)
C. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limit, is guilty of a misdemeanor, which upon conviction is
punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars($1,000),or imprisonment for not
more than six (6) months in jail or both. Each day in violation constitutes a new and
separate violation and shall be subject to the penalties contained herein.
D. ENFORCEMENT
Specific enforcement provisions have been adopted by SAWPA to govern discharges to
the SARI system by all discharge Permittees. These are outlined in Article 6 of SAWPA's
Ordinance.
E. DUTY TO COMPLY
The permittee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in
SAWPA's Ordinance and any attachments to this permit
F. SEVERABHATY
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provisions of those permit limits
and/or requirements, or the application thereof, to the permittee is held invalid, the
remainder of the permit limits and/or requirements shall remain in fall force and effect
G. PERMIT TRANSFER PROHIBITIONS
Permits issued under SAWPA's Ordinance are for a specific user,for a specific operation
at a specific location, and create no vested rights. Discharge permits, their concentration
limits or their mass emission rates shall not be transferred for an operation at a different
location.
H. PERMITS- CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
Except as expressly authorized in writing by SAWPA,the permit shall be void upon the
sale or transfer of ownership for which this permit is issued The permittee shall notify
SAWPA in writing 60 days prior to the transfer of ownership and shall give a copy of the
existing permit to the new owner or operator.
L FEES
Member agencies shall pay to SAWPA all user charges and associated fees as outlined in
Article 3 of SAWPA's Ordinance, and associated resolutions.
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PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS (Cont)
J. PERMIT TYPE
Class I Wastewater Discharge Permit(Direct—Non-domestic)
lL PERMIT DURATION
Class I permits, as described in Article 4 of SAWPA's Ordinance, shall be issued for a
period not to exceed three years. Ninety days prior to expiration of the permit, the
permittee shall apply for renewal of the permit in accordance with Article 4 of SAWPA's
Ordinance. At that time, Valley District will review the file, determine any new or
modified conditions, and then a permit may be re-issued.
L. INSPECTION AND SAMPLING CONDITIONS
Valley District, SAWPA, OCSD, California Water Resources Control Board and its
Regional Boards, USEPA and other representatives authorized by Valley District may
inspect the wastewater generating and disposal facilities and sample the discharge of any
permittee to ascertain whether the intent of the Ordinance is being met and the permittee
is complying with all requirements.
Valley District, SAWPA, SBMWD, OCSD, and/or other representatives authorized by
Valley District shall have the right to set up on the permittee's property such devices as
are necessary to conduct sampling or metering operations.Where a permittee has security
measures in force, the permittee shall make necessary arrangements to insure that
personnel from Valley District, SAWPA, SBMWD, OCSD, and/or other representatives
will be permitted to enter without delay for the purpose of performing their specific
responsibilities.
Persons or occupants of premises where wastewater is created or discharged shall allow
Valley District, SAWPA, SBMWD, OCSD, and/or other representatives authorized by
Valley District reasonable access during the normal working day to all parts of the
wastewater generating and disposal facilities for the purposes of inspection and sampling.
M. OTHER CONDITIONS
1. The permittee is required to comply with all regulations and dischazge limits in
SAWPA's Ordinance and any amendments to this permit.
2. The permittee shall maintain records of waste hauling, reclamations, wastewater
pretreatment, monitoring device recording charts and calibration reports, effluent
flow, and sample analysis data on the site of the wastewater generation. All records
are subject to inspection and shall be copied as needed All records must be kept on
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PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS(Cont)
the site of wastewater generation for a minimum period of three years. The
records retention period may be extended beyond three years in the event criminal or
civil action is taken or an extensive company history is required.
3. The terms and conditions of an issued permit may be subject to modification by
Valley District during the life of the permit The petmittee shall be informed of any
change in the permit limitations, conditions or requirements at least forty-five (45)
days prior to the effective date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the
permit shall include a reasonable time schedule for compliance.
PART 5—SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District is authorized to allow trucked
wastewater generated from the wastewater processes as described in Part 1(C) of this
permit to be discharged at the SARI Truck Disposal Station located at the SBMWD
WRP. Trucked wastewater can be discharged if on-site field samples indicate
compliance with required pH discharge limitations.
B. The pennittee shall reimburse Valley District, SAWPA, OCSD for all costs incurred as a
result of any enforcement action.
C. EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST AND CONTINGENCY PLAN TO CEASE THE
DISCHARGE TO THE SARI LINE -
1. The permittee shall provide Valley District,on a Bi-Annual basis (January and
June),a list containing the names and phone numbers of contacts who can be
reached 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency with the SARI Line discharge.
2. The permittee shall develop and annually (January) submit to Valley District a
Contingency Plan to either cease discharge to the SARI Line, or reroute the
discharge to the local POTW or other approved alternative.
PART 6-COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES
A. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE PROGRESS REPORTS
When required, compliance schedule progress reports shall be submitted at a minimum
frequency of every 30 days until compliance with discharge requirements or SAWPA
Ordinance No. 5 is obtained. These reports shall contain dates for pretreatment
equipment design completion, building permit submittal date, construction starting date,
construction updates, construction completion date, employee training completion date,
date of achieving final compliance, and/or any other required information. Samples may
be required to be collected to demonstrate compliance. The samples shall be collected in
accordance with the requirements of this permit.
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SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT -
PERMPr NO.4E-04-S56
PART 6-COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES(Cont)
B. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE REPORTING
No later than on the respective compliance schedule dates,the pemvttee shall submit to
Valley District a report including, at a minimum, whether or not it complied with the
increment of progress to be met on such date and, if not, the date on which it expects to
comply with the increment of progress,the reasons for delay, and the steps being taken to
return the project to the schedule established. In no case shall any milestone in the
compliance schedule exceed nine months.
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ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING, INC.
Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: Sierra Aluminum Company
Industrial User Address: 2345 Fleetwood Drive, Riverside, CA 92509
Industrial User Permit Number: DS-001
Industrial User Representatives: Mr. Naro Kuch, Environmental Manager
Mr. Randal Lunger, Production Supervisor
Indirect/Direct User: Indirect
Agency Area: Western Municipal Water District(WMWD)
Agency Representatives: Mr. Benjamin Burgett,G &G, (Consultants to WMWD)
Inspection Date: August 29,2012,Scheduled Inspection
EEC/PSI Inspectors: Dr.John R. Parnell, Pretreatment Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering& Contracting (EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. Industrial users were selectively inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or
industry type in order to evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste streams
that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a direct
connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at liquid waste hauler (LWH) discharge
stations varies. The quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or two
truckloads per week to 100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect dischargers is
disposed of at discharge stations using a commercial LWH permitted by SAWPA.
On August 29, 2012, EEC completed a performance evaluation of the regulatory controls at the Sierra
Aluminum Company(Sierra) facility located at 2345 Fleetwood Drive, Riverside.The facility is permitted
and monitored by the Western Municipal Water District (WMWD; Appendix B, Indirect User Discharge
Permit No DS-001).
The inspection was conducted to evaluate whether Sierra has developed and implemented sufficient
measures to ensure that discharges into the IEBL comply with the terms and conditions of all applicable
agreements and regulations, including OCSD ordinances and 40 CFR 403.
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1.1 General and Process Description
Sierra processes a mixture of primary aluminum ingots,scrap aluminum and secondary aluminum ingots
in two industrial induction melting furnaces (Appendix A, Site Photographs, Photos 1 to 3). Liquid
aluminum is poured into a vertical mold to form 22-foot-long aluminum logs by a process known as
direct chill casting.
The aluminum logs are then cut into shorter aluminum billets for use in one of three extrusion machines
(Appendix A, Photo 4). Aluminum is extruded to form window and door frames for use in residential,
commercial, and motorhome applications (Appendix A, Photos 5 and 6). No further processing, such as
painting of parts or construction of window or door frames, is performed on-site.
Currently, Sierra employs 130 workers.Approximately, a quarter of the employees work on a temporary
basis.The plant has adopted three 8-hour shifts and operates 24 hours from Monday through Friday. No
expansion of the business is anticipated in the next few years. The Sierra facility began discharging into
the IEBL in 1992.
1.2 Wastewater Sources
Process wastewater consists of cooling tower blowdown (from the direct chill casting process) and the
direct-contact rinse water(used to clean the dies at the end of each production run; Appendix A, Photo
7).
The wastewater discharged to the IEBL is therefore a mixture of rinse water from the die cleaning
process, which is regulated by 40 CFR 467.36 (Core); cooling tower blowdown from the direct chill
casting process, which is regulated by 40 CFR 467.36 (Direct Chill Casting Contact Cooling Water); and
unregulated wastewater from the blowdown of cooling towers related to noncontact cooling water for
the hydraulic oil in the extrusion machines.
Wastewater used to quench a special aluminum alloy in the quench tank is not discharged to the IEBL.
Reject reverse osmosis wastewater used for the special aluminum alloy and all domestic wastewaters
are discharged directly to the City of Rubidoux sanitary sewer system.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
Wastewater streams from the various sources described above are mixed in the exterior 5,000-gallon
waste tank. The evaporator has been removed from the system and final wastewater collects in the
outside concentrated wastewater tank (Appendix A, Photo 8). A pH control system causes the
wastewater mixture to precipitate out the solid aluminum hydroxide,which settles to the bottom of the
tank. Periodically, this precipitate is drained from the bottom of the tank to a filter press that forms a
nonhazardous sludge(Appendix A, Photo 9).The sludge is then transported off-site to a landfill.
The connection system to the tanker trucks is located four feet above the bottom of the tank so that the
wastewater hauled by HazMat Trans Hauling Company (HazMat) to the WMWD LWH discharge station
is low in total suspended solids (TSS) (Appendix A, Photo 10). The removal of the aluminum hydroxide
was introduced by Sierra in an effort to keep its wastewater disposal costs low.
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1.4 Wastewater Discharge
Only the mixture of regulated wastewater streams from the die cleaning and direct chill casting
processes and unregulated noncontact wastewater streams from the extruders is discharged to the IEBL.
HazMat is the permitted hauler.
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
The facility is correctly categorized as a Categorical Industrial User subject to 40 CFR Part 467(Aluminum
Forming Point Source Category), Subpart C, (Extrusion Subcategory) Paragraph 467.36 (Pretreatment
Standards for New Sources; Existing Source for this category is prior to November 22, 1982).
Pretreatment standards are production-based mass limits that are based on the wastewater discharge
from the processing of 1 million pounds of aluminum. These standards are different for the core and
direct chill casting processes described above.
2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
The facility is a categorical industrial user (CIU) subject to a federal categorical standard and, therefore,
is a significant industrial user. Like any industrial user, the facility must comply with pretreatment
requirements in 40 CFR 403, including, but not limited to, federal prohibitions in 40 CFR 403.5 and
reporting requirements in 40 CFR 403.12.
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
The permit contains both OCSD-required local limits and calculated production mass limits as examples
of the categorical standards found in 40 CFR 467.36. Each time the samples are collected the actual
values of the categorical standards will be calculated using the analytical results, wastewater volumes,
and production data supplied by the permittee for the 24-hour period covered by the sampling event.
The sample point is a spigot located on the 5,000 gallon Concentrated Wastewater Tank.
WMWD issued Permit p DS-001, Effective Date:July 26,2011, Expiration Date:July 25, 2013.The permit
was originally prepared by G &G Environmental Compliance, Inc., on behalf of WMWD.
The permittee performs quarterly compliance sampling when the first load is hauled each quarter.
WMWD also samples quarterly. Monthly sampling is performed for surcharge purposes only. The
permittee is required to sample quarterly and monthly for production standards and surcharge
parameters, respectively. The Eastern Municipal Water District performs the sampling and G & G
Environmental Compliance, Inc., (G & G) performs the inspections on behalf of WMWD on a quarterly
basis. G & G uses a spreadsheet to calculate the production limits based on flows and production
numbers on the day the sample is collected.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 The Sierra facility was found to be in clean operating condition. No immediate problems were
identified.
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3.2 The water treatment system was found to be in good operating condition. No immediate
problems were identified.
3.3 Sierra's indirect discharge permit has been approved for structure and content by both, SAWPA
and OCSD. Since the indirect discharge to the IEBL and OCSD's Wastewater Treatment Plant
originates from the permittee's categorical industrial processes, the Permit must contain both
the Categorical Limits which apply at the end of process and OCSD's local limits which apply at
the end of pipe discharge point. In this instance, the sample point represents both end of
process and end of pipe discharge.
3.4 The monthly sample for May 2011 was not submitted as required. As a result, a notice of
violation(NOV)was issued to the facility on July 1, 2011.According to the monthly W MW D LWH
discharge station reports submitted to SAWPA,the facility has since been in compliance since.
3.5 As indicated in the diagram included in the permit, the blowdown from the cooling towers that
circulates noncontact cooling water to the extrusion presses (to cool the hydraulic fluid) is not
subject to regulation. Only contact cooling water streams are subject to the federal regulation.
Thus,the reference to heat treatment contact cooling water is incorrect in the permit.
3.6 Sierra is correctly identified as a CIU subject to 40 CFR 467.36 (Core and Direct Chill Casting
Production Limits).
3.7 The reference to press heat treatment contact cooling water is incorrect in the spreadsheet and
should be removed from the calculation. The heat treatment noncontact cooling water should
be monitored and treated as a dilution flow, and a combined waste stream formula should be
developed to calculate the applicable limits for the total combined flows from the two regulated
sources. The spreadsheet needs to be revised to remove the incorrect data and calculate an
appropriate combined waste stream formula.The permittee will have to monitor the flows from
each of the three mixing streams to be used in the modified spreadsheet. There are no other
categorical operations.
3.8 The sample point on the concentrated wastewater tank described in the permit is both end of
pipe and end of process, so all of OCSD's local limits should apply here, as it is the point of
discharge to the IEBL via the hauler truck. All local limits should be sampled at least
semiannuallyto meet the federal regulations; the current permit does not require that the local
limits be sampled.
3.9 The permit does not distinguish between OCSD's total toxic organics (TTO) list and the federal
TTO list described in 467.02(q).These two TTO lists contain different pollutant parameters.Also,
the permit does not state that the oil and grease analysis may be used instead of the TTO
analysis.
3.10 The permit states that a TTO certification is required (presumably in lieu of sampling), but
federal regulations do not contain this requirement.
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3.11 The formula used in the calculation of the combined waste stream should be included in the
permit, along with an explanation of the various waste streams involved. Production numbers
are based on the production of 5,000 gallons of wastewater in the discharge tank at the time of
collection by HazMat. The process followed by the permittee for obtaining the production
volume for each load is neither clear nor documented.
3.12 In the permit, Note 2 in the discharge limitation table explains what is meant by the average
limit. The federal categorical limit should have been included in the table, but was erroneously
omitted.G&G Environmental Compliance, Inc. calculates the limit for each regulated constituent
by obtaining the production level for the 5,000 gallons of wastewater in the tank; it is not clear
how the production number is obtained.
3.13 The actual federal categorical limit should have been included in the discharge limitation table
of the permit. Furthermore, the method for the calculation of the categorical limit should be
revised.
3.14 The diagram of the wastewater treatment system included in the permit should be modified to
reflect the removal of the evaporator system.
3.15 No best management practices were noted.
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Site Photographs
B. Indirect User Discharge Permit No. DS-001
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APPENDIX A
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Industrial User Inspection Report:Sierra Aluminum Company November 1,2012
Photo 1 Photo 2
Scrap aluminum processed at the plant Aluminum melting furnaces viewed from outside of
Photographed by John Parnell building
Photographed bylohn Parnell
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Aluminum melting furnaces viewed from inside of Aluminum billets
building Photographed by John Parnell
Photographed by John Parnell
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Aluminum extruder Aluminum extruder showing formed window frame
Photographed by John Parnell Photographed by John Parnell
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Top section of the direct chill casting chamber 5,000-gallon waste tank
Photographed by John Parnell Photographed by John Parnell
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Sludge press Connection system to tanker truck and sample point
Photographed by John Parnell Photographed by John Parnell
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APPENDIX B
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. DS-001
WESTERN MUNICIPAL I&
WATER DISTRICT
GENERAL MANAGER WESTERI
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DISTRICT
INDIRECT USER
DISCHARGE PERMIT
Date: July 15,2011
Name: Sierra Aluminum Company,Inc.
Address: 2345 Fleetwood Drive
Riverside,CA 92509
Attention: Mr.Shayne Seever
REFERENCE: ISSUANCE OF INDIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT TO SIERRA ALUMINUM
COMPANY,INC.BY WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO. DS-001 NAICS NO. 331316
Dear Mr.Seever:
The enclosed permit issues pollutant limitations forthe industrial wastewater to be trucked from the
facility located at 2345 Fleetwood Drive, Riverside, CA 92509, to the Santa Ana Regional
Interceptor(SARI),hereinafter referred to as the Brine Line, for disposal.All discharges from this
facility,and actions and reports relating thereto,shall be in accordance with terms and conditions of
this permit and SAWPA Ordinance No.5 including any successors thereto.
If you wish to appeal or challenge any discharge limitations, pretreatment requirements, or
conditions imposed in this permit, a petition shall be filed for modification or reissuance of this
permit in accordance with the requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No.5-Article 621.0,within 10
working days of the date of issuance.
"It Is hereby certified that this permit was prepared based on information provided by a combination of one or
more of the following sources:the user's Permd application,facts obtained during field inspections of the user's
wastewater generating activities,and additional information obtained from the user."
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Joscl t J.Bemosky E.
Director of Engine ring
Western Municipal Water District
Issued on July 15,2011 by
Western Municipal Water District
14205 Meridian Parkway
Riverside,CA 92518
WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-001
INDIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. DS-001
Company Name and Address: Sierra Aluminum Company,Inc.
2345 Fleetwood Drive
Riverside,CA 92509
Contact Person: Nam S.Koch
Mailing Address: Same
In accordance with the provisions of SAWPA Ordinance No.5,the above listed agency(permittee)
is hereby authorized to haul industrial wastewater from the above address, to the Brine Line, in
accordance with the discharge limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in
this permit. Compliance with this permit does not relieve the permit[ce of its obligation to comply
with SAWPA's and the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) wastewater regulations, all
pretreatment regulations, standards or requirements under local, State and Federal laws,including
any such laws,regulations,standards,or requirements that may become effective during the term of
this permit.OCSD is the owner operator of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTW)and is
recognized as the Control Authority by Federal Regulation 40CFR 403.12(a).
Noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of the
requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No.5,and shall subject the pemrittee to applicable enforcement
actions.
This permit shall become effective on: July 26, 2011. .
and shall expire at midnight on: July 25,2013
The petmittee shall not discharge any industrial wastewater after the date of expiration. If the
permittee wishes to continue hauling wastewater to the Brine Line after the expiration date, an
application must be filed for reissuance of this permit in accordance with the requirements of
SAWPA Ordinance No. 5.
BY: L _
q eph J.Bemoslr.,P.E.
Duector of Engineering
Issued on July 15,2011
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-001
PART I -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS
A. During the period of July 26, 2011, to midnight of July 25, 2013, the permittee is
authorized to haul the industrial wastewater specified in Part I-C to the Brine Line through
the sample location(s)listed below.
Location Description
001 The sample location is located at the 5,000 gallon above ground
storage tank, as shown in the diagram on page 7.
B. During the period of July 26,2011 to midnight of July 25,2013 the industrial wastewater
pumped from the 5,000 gallon above ground storage tank, shall not exceed the discharge
limitations specified in the Discharge Limitation Table(page 5).
C. Sierra Aluminum Company, Inc. is a manufacturer of aluminum window and door
frames which are used in residential,commercial,and motor home applications. The
operations involved with the manufacture of thewindow and door frames are regulated
under the requirements specified in: ALUMINUM FORMING Subpart C,Extrusion
Subcategory,40 CFR 467.36,PSNS.
1. The manufacturing processes include the following:
a. Scrap aluminum is melted in one of two furnaces and the liquid aluminum is
poured into a vertical mold to form 22' aluminum billet logs.
b. The aluminum billets are cut to the desired length prior to the extrusion
process.
C. The cut aluminum billets are placed in one of three different extrusion presses
(2-1800 ton and 1-2200 ton)to form the desired shape of aluminum.
2. The wastewater generated from these processes includes:
a. Cooling Tower blowdown from water used to cool the billet logs
b. Cooling Tower Blowdown from water used to cool the hydraulic oil in the
extrusion press
C. Water used to quench the aluminum after the extrusion process
d. Reject water from reverse osmosis used to filter incoming water
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-001
PART 1 -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
3. Sierra Aluminum is not permitted to haul any wastewater to the Brine Line unless the
following conditions have been met:
a. A representative sample of the wastewater has been collected from the
designated sample location;
b. The wastewater has been analyzed for all required pollutants;
C. The complete sample analysis and all required forms has been submitted
to WMWD for review;
it. The review determines all discharge requirements are in compliance;
C. WM" has given permission to have the wastewater hauled to the
Brine Line for disposal.
E Following the initial compliance of discharge limitations WMWD may
elect to grant Sierra Aluminum privilege to haul wastewater to the Brine
Line without the prior submittal of monitoring data for each load
hauled.
4. Sierra Aluminum is not permitted to discharge any other wastewater including the
contents of any other process or cleaning tanks,not identified in this permit,to the
designated storage tank at any time.
5. The industrial wastewater(s)discharged from the permitted processes are required to
meet the discharge requirements specified in the Discharge Limitation Table(page 5)
before permission to haul the waste to the Brine Line will be granted by WMWD.
6. Sierra Aluminum is required to notify WMWD of any planned process changes or
other modifications which will alter the amount of or pollutant strength of any
wastewater which is hauled to the Brine Line, 30 days prior to the actual
implementation of the changes.
7. A diagram,which details the designated sample location and all manufacturing and
wastewater generating processes which discharge to the storage tank,is included on
page 7.
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-001
DISCHARGE LIMITATION TABLE
LOCAL AVERAGE CATEGORICAL LOCAL LOCAL
LIMIT LIMITS, LIMIT LIMIT
40 CER 467.36,Qbslmilliov lb,)
POLLUTANT Daily IMily Monthly
Maximum Maximum Monthly]be Maain,um Avenge
lled for Average Shall
(al any Iday Not Exceed (LbS.IDay) (Ibs./Day)
Flow
PHl 6.0- 12.0 - - -
Biological Oxygen Demand-BOO - - 15,000
Total Suspended Solids-TSS - - - -
Arsenic 2.0 - - - -
Cadmium(Total) 1.0 - - - -
Chromium(Total)2 2.0 0.188 0.076 - -
Copper(Total) 3.0 - - - -
Lead(Total) 2.0 - - - -
Memory 0.03 - - -Nickel(Total) 10.0 - - -Silver(Total) 5.0 - - - -
Zinc(Total)2 10.0 0.518 0.215 - -
Cyanide(Total)2d 5.0 0.103 0.042 - -
Cyanide(Amenable)3 1.0 - - - -
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 0.01 - - - -
Pesticides 0.01 - - -
Total Toxic Organics 2 0.58 0.351 - -Sulfide(Total) 5.0 - - - -
Sulfide(Dissolved) 0.5 - - - -
OiVGmase(MinemUPetroleum)2 100.0 5.058 5.058 - -
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2 the nater,wastewater direher¢ d from Stern Aluminum A.11 not tuned either Me Daily Maximo.Coocentradoe Lattice In.OIL or the aped0t
prod n b ved each,for throe Imllutee ts. The ileceffle credited.bused limits coal be doeloped for each 5,000 pll b Ming leek of p r—
akwaltt. Aetwl ppraJudiou data moat he recorded by Sierra Alumnum for thevesodatetl p,wteuwaalewaterwWchu diathaRetl to Mehaldin4beak
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kw thap.p myL of eyawde and Serra About—,cord am in wddnp be SA W PA,hat geode is not and will n1 buoyed in the aluminum formio0 proms
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-001
PART 2 -MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A. From the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until midnight on July 25, 2013, the
permittee shall monitor the wastewater to be hauled from the designated sample location t, for the
following pollutants,at the indicated frequency. All required monitoring reports shall be submitted to
WMWD for review and appiroval within 311 days after the sample has been collected.
POLLUTANT FRE IIENCY SAMPLE.TYPE.
Flow
pH First Load Hauled of each Quarter Grab
Biochemical Oxygen Demand(HOD) Monthly Grab
Cadmium
Chromium(Total) First Load Hauled ofeuch Quarter Grab
Copper
Lead
Mercury -
Nickel
Silver
Zinc First Load Hauled of each Quarter Grab
Cyanide(Total)' First Load Hauled of each Quarter Grab
Cyanide(Amenable)2
Polychloriamed Biphenyls -
Total Suspended Solids(TSS) Monthly Grab
Total Toxic Organics' TTO Certification Required Grab
Sulfide(Total) -
Sulfide(Dissolved) -
Oil and Grease(Minera"etroleum) First Load Hauled of each Quarter Grab
Total Hardness First Load Hauled of each Quarter Grab
Volatile Suspended Solids-VSS First Load Hauled of each Quarter Grab
Sales First Load Hauled of each Quarter Grab
Dissolved Organic Carbon(DOC) First Load Hauled of each Quarter Grab
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-001
PART 2 -MONITORING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
B. All handling and preservation of collected samples and laboratory analyses of samples shall
be performed in accordance with 40 CFR,Part 136,and amendments thereto unless specified
otherwise in the monitoring conditions of this permit. If the Indirect Discharger chooses to
perform self-monitoring,a report detailing sample collection and preservation procedures
must be submitted to WMWD for review and approval. Samples collected by the Indirect
Discharger prior to WMWD approval of the SOP will be considered invalid.
C. Monitoring of industrial wastewater shall be conducted at the Sample Location specified in
the diagram,below.
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Riverside,CA 92509
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-001
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. MONITORING REPORTS
All required monitoring results shall be summarized and reported on a SELF-
MONITORING REPORT FORM provided by WMWD. This report form shall indicate
the compliance status and concentration and/or mass value ofall pollutants in the wastewater
for which sampling and analyses were performed. The required Monitoring Report Form
shall include the following:
a. Certified Laboratory Report
b. Signed Certified Statement Form
All applications, reports, or information submitted to WMWD must include a Signed
Certified Statement.
All required Quarterly monitoring reports shall be submitted to WMWD within 30 days of
sample collection from the first load of each quarter),to verify the wastewater hauled to
the Brine Line is in compliance with permit discharge limitations. Failure to submit the
required Reporting Forms shall result in the permittee being in violation of their Indirect
User Discharge Permit. Any incomplete monitoring results shall beretumedto the permittee
for completion. If the monitoring results are not submitted within 30 days of the due date,
the permittee shall be considered in Significant Noncompliance (SNC) and a Notice of
Violation(NOV)will be issued. If no wastewater was hauled to the Brine Line during
the specific quarter,a letter stating this fact shall be submitted to WMWD in lieu of the
required monitoring report.
B. ADDITIONAL MONITORING
If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the
permittee shall use test procedures prescribed in 40 CFR,Part 136,or amendments thereto,
or otherwise approved by EPA or as specified in this permit. The results of such monitoring
shall be reported as required in Part 3A above. All additional monitoring reports for samples
collected during each quarter are required to be submitted to WMWD no later than the last
day of the specific quarter(March,June, September,December).
C. AUTOMATIC RESAMPLING
If the results of the permittee's wastewater analyses indicate a violation has occurred, the
permittee must:
1. Notify WMWD of the violation within 24 hours of receiving such results from the
laboratory.
2. Repeat the sampling and analysis of the pollutants(s) found to be in violation, and
submit in writing, within 30 days of the first violation, the results of this second
analysis along with the reason(s)for the pollutant violation(s),and corrective actions
that will be completed to avoid non-compliance with permit conditions once the
wastewater contained in the storage tank is actually discharged to the Brine Line.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. D"01
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
D. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE REPORT
The permittee shall notify WMWD immediately upon occurrence ofan accidental discharge
of substances prohibited by SAWPA Ordinance No. 5 (Article 523.0),or any slug loads or
spills that may commingle with the wastewater, which is hauled offsite for disposal at the
Brine Line. In the event of a spill, Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) shall be
notified immediately by telephone at one of the following:OCSD Central Center(714)593
-7025,OCSD Source Control Manager(714)593-7410 and Western Municipal Water
District (WMWD) shall be notified at (951) 789-5000 or the 24 Hour Emergency
Number(951)789-5109. During normal business hours,SAWPA shall be notified by
telephone at(951)354-4220. A written report detailing the date and time of the discharge,
location of discharge, the type of waste, including concentration and volume, and any
corrective actions taken must be received by WMWD within five (5)working days of the
spill. The notification of the accidental release, in accordance with this section, does not
relieve the permittee from the reporting requirements of local, State,or Federal laws. The
report shall specify the following:
1. Description and cause of the upset, slug or accidental discharge, the cause thereof,
and the impact on the permittee's compliance status. The description shall also
include the location of the discharge,type,concentration and volume of waste.
2. Duration ofnoncompliance including exact dates and times of noncompliance,and if
noncompliance continues,the time by which compliance is reasonably expected to
occur.
3. All steps taken or to be taken to reduce,eliminate,and prevent recurrence of such an
upset,slug,accidental discharge,or other conditions of noncompliance.
E. FACILITY WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN(FWMP)
All permitted industrial users as may be determined and notified by the General
Manager may be required to develop and maintain a FWMP.The FWMP may consist
of the following documents.
1. Toxic Organic Management Plan (TOMP) A TOMP is required of all categorical
industrial users which are permitted to submit A TOMP in lieu of required pollutant
monitoring. SAWPA/WMWD reserves the right to require Total Toxic Organic
monitoring of all users regardless of the user being allowed to submit a TOMP.
2. Slug Discharee Prevention Control Plan (SDPCP) Within a given time period the
SDPCP is required of all industrial users which are classified as Significant Industrial
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-001
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (Cont)
Users,have Batch Discharge provisions,stored chemicals or materials,or the potential
for a Slug Discharge which, if discharged to the IEBL System or tributaries thereto,
would violate any of the prohibited discharge requirements of SAWPA's Ordinance. A
SDPCP showing facilities and operation procedures to provide this protection shall be
submitted to the General Manager for review and approval before implementation.Each
user shall implement its SDPCP as submitted or modified after such plan has been
reviewed and approved by the General Manager.Review and approval of such plan and
operations procedures by the General Manager shall not relieve the user from
responsibility to modify its facility as necessary to meet the requirements of this
ordinance. Any user required to develop and implement an SDPCP shall submit a plan
which addresses,at a minimum the following.
a. Description of discharge practices, including non-routine batch discharges;
b. Description of stored chemical;
c. Procedures for immediately notifying WMWD of any accidental or
slug discharge. Such notification must also be given for any discharge
which would violate any of the standards set forth in SAWPA Ordinance
No. 5 and any local, state or federal regulations; and
d. Procedures to prevent adverse impact from any accidental or slug
discharge. Such procedures include,but me not limited to inspection and
maintenance of storage areas,handling and transfer of materials, loading
and unloading operations,control of plant site runoff,worker training,
building of containment structures or equipment,measures for containing
toxic organic chemicals(including solvents), and/or measures and
equipment for emergency response.
The Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be updated whenever changes occur in
any of the addressed areas;chemicals are added or replaced;processes or plumbing are
rerouted or changed;pretreatment facilities are modified or replaced;operations and/or
maintenance procedures are modified; or personnel listed in the plan are replaced,
changed,or removed.
During routine inspection,the Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be
reviewed by the responsible parry and either;
1. Updated and resubmitted,or
2. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the Slug Discharge
Control Plan has occurred.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-001
PART 3 -REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Coat)
3. Pretreatment System Operations and Maintenance Manual Such a manual shall
be submitted by all industrial users operating and maintaining pretreatment equipment
for the removal of pollutants from wastewater.
4. Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Manaeement Plan Such a plan is
required of all industrial users that use or posses hazardous materials or generate
hazardous waste.A city or county Fire Department required Business Emergency Plan
may be submitted for this management plan.
5. Waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan (WM/PPP)
a. A waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan WM/PPP is required of any
industrial user:
1. For whom the General Manager has determined such WM/PPP is necessary to
achieve a water quality objective;
2. Determined by the State or Regional Board to be a chronic violator,and the State
or Regional Board or WMWD General Manager determines that a WM/PPP is
necessary; or
3. That significant contributions or has the potential to significantly contribute to the
creation of a toxic hot spot as defined in Water Code Section 13391.5.
b. A WM/PPP required of an industrial user shall include all of the following:
1. An analysis of one or more of the pollutants,as directed by the State Board,
regional Board or WMWD,that the user discharges to the IEBL System or
tributaries thereto,description of the sources of the pollutants, and a
comprehensive review of the processes used by the user that resulted in the
generation and discharge of the pollutants.
2. An analysis of the potential for pollution prevention to reduce the generation of the
pollutants,including the application of innovative and alternative technologies and
any adverse environmental impacts resulting from the use of those methods.
3. A detailed description of the tasks and time schedules required to investigate and
implement various elements of pollution prevention techniques.
4. A statement of the user's pollution prevention goals and strategies, including
priorities for short-tenn and long-term action.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-001
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
5. A description of the user's existing pollution prevention methods.
6. A statement that the user's existing and planned pollution prevention strategies do
not constitute cross media pollution transfers unless clear environmental benefits of
such an approach are identified to the satisfaction of WMWD and information that
supports that statement.
7. Proof of compliance with the Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and
Management Review Act of 1989(article 11.9(commencing with Section 25244.12)
of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code) if the user is also
subject to that act.
8. An analysis,to the extent feasible,of the relative costs and benefits of the possible
pollution prevention activities.
9. A specification of, and rationale for, the technically feasible and economically
practicable pollution prevention measures selected by the user for implementation.
Any user who fails to complete a WM/PPP required by WMWD the State or Regional Board,
submits a plan that does not comply with this Section,or fails to implement a plan required
by WMWD or the State or Regional Board,shall be liable to WMWD for any civil penalty
assessed administratively by WMWD or by a court in accordance with this Ordinance,
including any attorneys fees incurred by WMWD.
The FWMP shall be updated whenever changes occur in any of the addressed mess;
chemicals are added or replaced; processes or plumbing are rerouted or changed;
pretreatment facilities me modified or replaced;operations and/or maintenance procedures
are modified;or personnel listed in the plan are replaced, changed,or removed.
During routine inspection,the FWMP shall be reviewed by the responsible party and
either:
1. Updated and resubmitted,or
2. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the FWMP has
occurred.
F. All reports required by this permit shall be submitted to Western Municipal Water
District at the following address:
Western Municipal Water District
Attention: Pretreatment Services
14205 Meridian Parkway
Riverside,CA 92518
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 1)6-001
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS
A. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
Permittee is required to comply with the general prohibitions and limits on discharges set
forth in Article 2 of SAWPA's Ordinance:
1. Prohibited Discharges
2. Prohibition on Dilution
3. Limitations on Surface Runoff and Groundwater
4. Limitations on Unpolluted Water
5. Prohibition on Domestic Wastewater and Septage Waste
6. Limitations on Radioactive Waste
7. Prohibition on the Use of Grinders
8. Limitations on Point of Discharge
9. Limitations on Wastewater Strength and Characteristics
10. Prohibition on Infectious Waste
11. Limitations on Disposal of Spent Solutions and Sludges
B. CIVIL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance; or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limitation;or any suspension or revocation order shall be liable for a
civil penalty pursuant to Article 6 of SAWPA's Ordinance, for each day on which such
violation occurs.
C. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limit,is guilty of a misdemeanor,which upon conviction is punishable
by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars($1,000),or imprisonment for not more than six
(6)months in jail or both.Each day in violation constitutes a new and separate violation and
shall be subject to the penalties contained herein.
D. ENFORCEMENT
Specific enforcement provisions have been adopted by SAWPA to govern discharges to the
Brine Line by all discharge Perrnittees. These are outlined in Article 6 of SAWPA's
Ordinance.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-001
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS(Cent)
E. DUTY TO COMPLY
The permittee is required W comply with all regulations and discharge limits in SAWPA's
Ordinance and any attachments to this permit.
F. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this permit are sevemble.If any provisions of those permit limits and/or
requirements,or the application thereof,to the Pemdttee is held invalid,the remainder ofthe
permit limits and/or requirements shall remain in full force and effect.
G. PERMIT TRANSFER PROHIBITIONS
Permits issued under SAWPA's Ordinance are for a specific user,for a specific operation at a
specific location,and create no vested rights.Discharge permits,their concentration limits or
their mass emission rates shall not be transferred for an operation at a different location.
IL PERMITS-CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
Except as expressly authorized in writing by WMWD,the permit shall be void upon the sale
or transfer of ownership for which this permit is issued.The Permittee shall notify WMWD
in writing 60 days prior to the transfer of ownership and shall give a copy of the existing
permit to the new owner or operator.
I. FEES
Users shall pay WMWD all charges and associated fees as outlined in Wester Municipal
Water District's associated resolutions.
J. PERMIT TYPE
Class II Wastewater Discharge Permit(Indirect: Categorical-Aluminum Forming).
V- PERMIT DURATION
Wastewater discharge permits,as described in Article 4 of SAWPA's Ordinance,shall be
issued for a specified period not to exceed three years. Ninety days prior to expiration ofthe
permit,the Permittee shall apply for renewal of the permit in accordance with Article 4 of
SAWPA's Ordinance. At that time, WMWD will review the file, determine any new or
modified conditions, and then a permit may be re-issued.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. DS-001
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS (Cont)
L. INSPECTION AND SAMPLING CONDITIONS
SAWPA,OCSD,WMWD and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA may inspect
the wastewater generating and disposal facilities and sample the discharge of any Permittee
to ascertain whether the intent ofthe Ordinance is being met and the Permittee is complying
with all requirements.
SAWPA,OCSD,WMWD and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA shall have the
right to set up on the Permittee's property such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling
or metering operations.Where aPemrittee has security measures in force,the Permitteeshall
make necessary arrangements to insure that personnel from SAWPA,OCSD,WMWD and/or
other representatives will be permitted to enter without delay for the purpose ofperforming
their specific responsibilities.
Persons or occupants of premises where wastewater is created or discharged shall allow
SAWPA, OCSD, WMWD and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA reasonable
access during the normal working day to all parts of the wastewater generating and disposal
facilities for the purposes of inspection and sampling.
M. OTHER CONDITIONS
1. Permittee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in SAWPA's
Ordinance and any attachments to this permit.
2. Pemrittee shall maintain records relating to wastewater discharge and waste
manifests for a minimum of three years.
3. The terms and conditions of an issued permit may be subject to modification by
WMWD during the life of the permit. The Permittee shall be informed of any change
in the permit limitations,conditions or requirements at least forty-five(45)days prior
to the effective date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the permit shall
include a reasonable time schedule for compliance.
4. The Permittee is hereby made aware that the strength of the wastewater discharged to
the Brine Line may result in a surcharge fee in addition to the volumetric fee. Please
check with the member agency for details regarding BOD and TSS surcharge fees.
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Permit No. DS-001
PART 5 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Siena Aluminum Company is authorized to haul and discharge wastewater generated
from the following processes located at 2345 Fleetwood Drive,Riverside,CA 92509:
1. Cooling Tower blowdown from water used to cool billet logs.
2. Cooling Tower blowdown from water used to cool the hydraulic oil in the
extrusion press.
3. Water used to quench the aluminum after the extrusion process.
4. Reverse osmosis reject water.
B. Permittee shall reimburse SAWPA, OCSD and WMWD for all costs incurred as a
result of any enforcement action.
C. EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST AND CONTINGENCY PLAN TO CEASE
THE DISCHARGE TO THE BRINE LINE
1. The Permittee shall provide WMWD,onaBi-Annual basis(January and
July), a list containing the names and phone numbers of contacts who
can be reached 24 boors a day in the event of an emergency with the
Brine Line discharge.
2. The Permittee shall develop and annually(January)submit to WMWD a
Contingency Plan to either cease discharge to the Brine Line,or reroute
the discharge to the local POTW or other approved alternative.
PART 6-COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES
A. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE PROGRESS REPORTS .
When required, compliance schedule progress reports shall be submitted at a minimum
frequency of every 30 days until compliance with discharge requirements or SAWPA
Ordinance No.5 are obtained. These reports shall contain dates for pretreatment equipment
design completion,building permit submittal date,construction starting date,construction
updates,construction completion date,employee training completion date,date ofachieving
final compliance, and/or any other required information. Samples may be required to be
collected to demonstrate compliance. The samples shall be collected in accordance with the
requirements of this permit.
B. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE REPORTING
No later than on the respective compliance schedule dates, the permittce shall submit to
WMWD a report including,at a minimum,whether or not it complied with the increment of
progress to be met on such date and, if not,the date on which it expects to comply with the
increment ofprogress,the reasons for delay,and the steps being taken to return the project to
_ the schedule established. h1 no case shall any milestone in the compliance schedule exceed
nine months.
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ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING, INC.
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Industrial User Inspection Report
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Audit
Industrial User: Western Municipal Water District Liquid Waste Hauler Discharge Station
Industrial User Address: 2480 Railroad Street, Corona, California
Industrial User Permit Number: 4B-06-S60
Industrial User Representative: Mr, Fred Kittfer, Western Municipal Water District Inspector
Indirect/Direct User: Direct User
Agency Area: Western Municipal Water District
Agency Representative/s: Mr. Fred Kipfer,Western Municipal Water District Inspector
Inspection Date: September 10,2012
EEC/PSI Inspectors: Mr. Najib Saadeh, Environmental Engineering&Contracting, Inc.
Report Date: November 1,2012
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
On behalf of the Orange County Sanitary District(OCSD), Environmental Engineering& Contracting(EEC)
performed an inspection of selected industrial users discharging into the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL;
formerly known as the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor, SARI). This inspection is part of an audit of the
pretreatment programs of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member
agencies. To evaluate the performance of the pretreatment programs, industrial users were selectively
inspected based on volume of wastewater discharged and/or industry type. The inspections were
scheduled in advance with agency representatives in charge.The agency representatives contacted the
key personnel at the various facilities to confirm their availability and to describe the scope of the
inspection and introduce the audit team. As part of the audit, all four liquid waste hauler (LWH)
discharge stations within SAWP9s service area were inspected.
The current evaluation is one of a series of inspections of direct and indirect dischargers into the IEBL.
Direct dischargers are typically close enough to construct a direct connection to the IEBL and produce
enough waste to economically justify the connection cost. Indirect dischargers generate waste streams
that are high in total dissolved solids and are not located close enough to the IEBL to make a direct
connection. In general, the volume of wastewater discharged at LWH discharge stations varies. The
quantity of liquid waste discharged at these stations can vary from one or two truckloads per week to
100,000 gallons per day in some cases. Liquid waste from indirect dischargers is disposed of at discharge
stations using a permitted commercial LWH permitted by SAWPA.
On September 10, 2012, EEC completed a performance evaluation of the regulatory controls at the
liquid-waste collection station located at the City of Corona Water Reclamation Facility No. 1 (Appendix
A, Site Photographs, Photo 1). The collection station is permitted, operated, and managed by the
Western Municipal Water District(WMWD).The inspection was conducted to evaluate whether SAWPA
has developed and implemented sufficient measures to ensure that discharges through the LWH
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discharge station in Corona comply with the terms and conditions of all applicable agreements and
regulations, including OCSD ordinances and 40 CFR 403.
1.1 General and Process Description
The sole purpose of the WMWD LWH station is to be a discharge point to allow indirect dischargers in
the WMWD or any permitted LWH within the SAWPA service area to indirectly discharge wastewater
into the IEBL. The discharge point is designated as Outfall 001 and consists of a 15-inch lateral
connection from the LWH discharge station to the IEBL(Appendix A, Photos 2 and 3).
Access to the station is restricted. Prior to entering the City of Corona Water Reclamation Facility No. 1,
the LWH truck driver must enter a security code to open the main entrance gate (Appendix A, Photos 4
and 5).
Once inside the facility, the truck driver must enter another security code on the Programmable Logic
Control (PLC) and stamp the date and time of entry on the manifest (Appendix A, Photo 6). A unique
security code is assigned to each LWH company. The system provides a record of each waste load and
the date and time the code is entered.The valve to the IEBL then opens and the driver starts discharging
the load into the manhole. The valve allowing flow into the IEBL is designed to stay closed unless a
recognized code is entered by an authorized LWH (Appendix A, Photo 7). After every discharge, fresh
water automatically flushes the line and cleans the pH probe. If the pH meter detects a pH value outside
the permitted range of 6.0 to 12.0, the valve will close, an alarm will sound, and a red light will start
flashing(Appendix A, Photo 8). If the pH of a load is detected to be outside of the permitted range, the
LWH is issued a Rejected Load Notice and all member agencies are immediately notified. Storm water
collects around Outfall 001 but water cannot flow into the IEBL as long as the automatic valve remains
closed.
Once the truck is emptied, the driver deposits the manifest in a designated receptacle (Appendix A,
Photo 9). A WMWD representative collects the manifests at the beginning and at the end of each week
and delivers them to G&G Environmental Compliance, Inc. (G&G).WMWD has retained G&G to assist in
managing WMWD's pretreatment program related to the IEBL. When preparing the monthly invoice for
each indirect user, G&G personnel verify that for each discharge, the corresponding manifest is
accounted for. Instructions for operating the valve are posted in English and Spanish next to the PLC
board inside the facility(Appendix A, Photo 10).
Procedures for sampling and testing of discharged wastewater do not include any sampling of loads at
the point of discharge.Samples are collected only at the site from which the wastewater originates.
The service area of the WMWD collection station in Corona comprises the area under the jurisdiction of
the WMWD. By agreement with SAWPA, WMWD is responsible for the implementation of the
pretreatment program for industries located in its jurisdiction and permitted to transport and discharge
brine wastewater into the LWH discharge station. The industries currently permitted to transport
wastewater to the WMWD LWH discharge station are listed under Attachment A of the Direct User
Discharge Permit for the WMWD LWH discharge station (Appendix B, Direct User Discharge Permit No.
4B-06-S60).
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1.2 Wastewater Sources
The source of the wastewater is the wastewater transported by the LWHs and discharged at OutfaI1001.
1.3 Facility Process Wastewater Treatment System
The wastewater is not treated at the LWH discharge station. It flows by gravity through the IEBL and
does not undergo any treatment before it reaches the OCSD water treatment facility.
1.4 Wastewater Discharge
The same wastewater that is received at the LWH discharge station is discharged into the IEBL without
any treatment.
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CATEGORICAL STANDARDS
The facility is not subject to any federal categorical standards. The facility is required to meet only the
requirements specified in the permit issued by WMWD.
2.1 Compliance with Other Federal Pretreatment Requirements
While the facility may not be subject to federal pretreatment requirements, limits that apply to
dischargers with categorical standards also apply to this location.
2.2 Compliance with Local Limits and Actions by the Agency
The facility's most recent direct-user discharge permit (Permit No. 4B-06-S60) was issued to WMWD by
WMWD. As is the case with all four liquid-waste collection stations within SAWPA's service area, each
member agency permits and monitors its own collection station.
3.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
3.1 Overall,the WMWD LWH discharge station at the City of Corona Water Reclamation Facility No.
1 was observed to be clean and in good working order with one exception (see Section 3.2
below).
3.2 During the inspection, the red alarm light was flashing but neither the WMWD representative
nor the water reclamation facility workers nearby had any information on the cause of the
triggered alarm or the time that the red light started flashing.
3.3 In the WMWD permit, the facility where the LWH discharge station is located is referred to as
the "City of Corona's Water Treatment Plant No. 1" instead of the "City of Corona Water
Reclamation Facility No. L"
3.4 No documentation was provided verifying that the automatic valve would close if the pH value
were out of the compliance range of 6.0 to 12.0. Part 1, H of the permit requires that WMWD
submit a quarterly report to SAW PA verifying the proper functioning of the valve.
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3.5 No documentation was provided verifying the proper operation of software at the LWH
discharge station. Part 1, 1 of the permit requires that WMWD submit a quarterly report to
SAWPA verifying the proper functioning of the software. According to SAWPA, the City of
Corona staff monitors the software performance but the monitoring is not documented.
3.6 No documentation was provided as evidence that WMWD is conducting annual training for all of
the permitted liquid-waste haulers. Part 1, L of the permit requires that WMWD review and
conduct annual training for all permitted LWHs to review the safeguards, procedures, and
recordkeeping requirements. SAWPA provided a list of the attendees at a meeting/training held
on April 23, 2009. SAWPA also informed EEC that new LWHs receive individual training at their
primary LWH discharge station, but no records of such training were provided.
3.7 No valid records were provided on the meter calibration. Part 5—D.3 of the permit requires that
WMWD calibrate the meter annually; the permit does not specify whether the meter to be
calibrated is the pH meter or the flow meter. SAWPA provided quarterly field service reports for
the calibration of a pH meter but the reports are all dated October 2, 2012, for service
performed in October 2011, January 2012, April 2012, and July 2012. The reports indicate that
the work was performed for the City of Corona's Department of Water and Power and the
billing address used is the actual address for the City of Corona's Department of Water and
Power offices. Furthermore, the Certificates of Instrument Performance corresponding to the
service reports are not signed by an authorized service representative. As for the flow meter
calibration, SAWPA provided three flow meter verification certificates, but the certificates were
not dated or signed. The certificates require two signatures: one from the operator and one
from the inspector;however,the certificate was not signed by either party.
3.8 Manifests are not collected in a secure location and are not protected from the elements. The
manifests serve as a record of each shipment's chain of custody. When the waste shipment is
finally delivered to the permitted waste management facility,the receiving facility must sign the
manifest, retain a copy as a record, and return a signed copy to the generator who originated
the shipment. This process closes the accountability circle and enables the generator to verify
that the shipment reached its final destination. Manifests must be better protected at the
collection station to avoid the loss of or damage to manifests.
3.9 No samples of the wastewater discharged at the LWH station are being collected. Part 2 of the
permit states, "permittee is not required to monitor wastewater to be discharged to the IEBL
System." However, sampling at the LWH station is essential and changes to the permit must be
made to make sampling and testing a requirement. The LWH station is subject to local limits and
compliance with these limits must be demonstrated. Furthermore,the LWH station is also subject
to more stringent limits, where they apply, for categorical dischargers. Therefore, in addition to
the sampling at the loading point,a regular or random sampling program at the LWH station must
be implemented. Other member agencies have adopted procedures to sample LWH loads at the
point of discharge into the IEBL. Once samples are collected, the control agency can then submit
the samples for analysis based on suspected loads or random selection. In addition to monitoring
compliance with local and categorical limits,sampling of wastewater on trucks at the LWH stations
increases confidence that the LWH does not tamper with the load during transit.
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3.10 Under the Permit Special Conditions Part S.D.3, the Dart Container Corporation is required to
immediately notify WMWD of any concerns or issues. Dart Container Corporation is a permitted
direct discharger located approximately 1.0 mile from the LWH discharge station. It appears that
the direct discharge permit was prepared using Dart Container Corporation's industrial user
permit as a template, rather than a clean template,and not all required changes were made.
3.11 Terms referring to the station are not consistent throughout the permit document. Typically,
"collection station' is used, but at least in one instance the term "truck dump station'was used.
Furthermore, instructions posted on-site, such as valve operating instructions and emergency
contact information, refer to the station as "dump station" or "truck dump station." The term
"liquid waste hauler discharge station" should be used throughout because it better represents
that the station is only an intermediate destination before the wastewater is treated at OCSD's
treatment facility and subsequently released into the environment. The term dump is more
suitable for waste destined for a landfill and does not relay the importance of compliance to
ultimately protect both the IEBL and the OCSD watertreatment facility.
3.12 The WMWD LWH discharge station's most recent direct-user discharge permit (Permit No. 4B-
06-560; Appendix B) was issued to WMWD by WMWD. In general, self-permitting is not
recommended and, as reflected in the findings described above, does not always provide the
desired control level to ensure compliance with regulatory controls. In addition, no records of
quarterly monitoring of the collection station were submitted as required in Part 3.13 of the
permit.
Should there be any questions regarding the contents of this inspection report, please contact Mr. Najib
Saadeh by phone at(714)667-2300 or by e-mail at nsaadeh@eecworld.com.
Appendices: A. Site Photographs
B. Direct User Discharge Permit No.413-06-S60
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APPENDIX A
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Industrial User Inspection Report:Western Municipal Water District Liquid Waste Hauler Discharge Station Noyember 1,2012
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City of Corona Water Reclamation Facility No. 1 Outfall 001 and truck designated unloading location
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Closer view of Outfall 001 View of main entrance gate from inside facility
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Industrial User Inspection Report:Western Municipal Water District Liquid Waste Hauler Discharge Station November 1,2012
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Valve to the brine line Alarm system
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Industrial User Inspection Report:Western Municipal Water District Liquid Waste Hauler Discharge Station November 1,2012
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APPENDIX B
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 4B-06-S60
WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
GENERAL MANAGER
70}P1 ROSRI
DIRECT USER INSMcr
DISCHARGE PERMIT
Date: April 1,2011
Name: Western Municipal Water District
Address: 450 E.Alessandro Blvd.
Riverside,CA 92508
Attention: Mr.John Rossi
REFERENCE: ISSUANCE OF DIRECT USERDISCHARGE PERNIITTO WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT(WMWD)BY WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATERDISTRICT
PERMIT NO. 4B-06-S60 NAICS Code: 221320
Dear Mr.Rossi:
The enclosed permit issues pollutant limitations for the wastewater to be discharged from the IEBL
Collection Station located at the City of Corona's Wastewater Treatment Plant's Santa Ana Regional
Interceptor (IEBL) Connection hereinafter referred to as the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL),
located in Reach IV-B of the IEBL System for disposal. All discharges of wastewater from this
location,actions and reports relating thereto,shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this permit and Ordinance No. 5.
If you wish to appeal or challenge any discharge limitations, pretreatment requirements, or
conditions imposed in this permit, a petition shall be filed for modification or reissuance of this
permit in accordance with the requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No.5-Article 621.0,within 10
working days of the date of issuance.
"It is hereby certified that this permit was prepared based on information provided by a
combination of one or more of the following sources: the user's permit application, facts
obtained during field inspections of the user's wastewater generating activities,and additional
information obtained from the user." 'I
J pep t J. Bemoslry,P.E.
Director of Engineering
Western Municipal Water District
Issued on April 1,2011 By:
Western Municipal Water District
14205 Meridian P
Riverside,CA 9251
WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-06-S60
DIRECT USER DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 4B-06-S60
Agency Name and Address: Western Municipal Water District
14205 Meridian Pkwy.
Riverside, CA 92518
Contact: Greg Snyder-(951)789-5131
Discharge Address: 2205 Railroad St.
Corona, CA 92880
In accordance with the provisions of SAWPA Ordinance No.5,the above listed agency(permittee)
is hereby authorized to discharge industrial wastewater from the above address,to the IEBL System,
in accordance with the discharge limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth
in this permit. Compliance with this permit does not relieve the permittee of its obligation to comply
with SAWPA's and [he Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) wastewater regulations, all
pretreatment regulations,standards or requirements under local,State and Federal laws, including
any such laws,regulations,standards,or requirements that may become effective during the term of
this permit. OCSD is the owner operator of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTW)and is
recognized as the Control Authority by Federal Regulation 40CFR 403.12(a).
Noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of the
requirements of SAWPA Ordinance No.5,and shall subject the permittee to applicable enforcement
actions.
This permit shall become effective on: April 10,2011
and shall expire at midnight on: April 9,2013
The pemuttee shall not discharge any industrial wastewater after the date of expiration. If the
permittee wishes to continue discharging wastewater to the IEBL System after the expiration date,an
application must be filed for reissuance of this permit in accordance with the requirements of
SAWPA Ordinance No. 5.
BY:
Josbph emosky,
Director of Engineering
Western Municipal Water District
lssucd on April 1,2011
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-06-S60
PART 1 -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS
A. During the period of April 10, 2011 to midnight of April 9, 2013, the permittee is
authorized to allow the discharge of Trucked Brine Wastewater specified in Part 1-C,
through the sample location,and outfall listed below to the IEBL System. _
1. Sample Location
Location Description
001 Sample location 001forthis facility islocatedatthelEBL
Collection Station located at the City of Corona
Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1, 2205 Railroad St.
Corona,CA.
2. Outfall Location
Location Description
001 Outfall 001 for this facility is a 15-inch lateral connection
from the WMWD's IEBL Collection Station to the IEBL
System, located at IEBL Reach IV-B, as shown in the
diagram on page 8.
B. During the period of April 10, 2011 to midnight of April 9, 2013, the wastewater
discharged from Sample location 001, shall be monitored for the specific pollutants and at
the frequency specified in the Monitoring Requirements Table(page 6).Pollutants shall not
exceed the discharge limitations specified in the Discharge Limitation Table (page 5).
C. Western Municipal Water District operates the IEBL Collection Station located at the City of
Corona's WTP. By agreement with SAWPA,WMWD is responsible for the implementation
of the pretreatment program for industries located in their service area and permitted to haul
and discharge brine wastewater at the IEBL Collection Station. The current permitted
industries which have their brine wastewater hauled are included in Appendix A.During the
period of April 10,2011 to midnight of April 9,2013, if new industries are permitted to
haul and discharge brine wastewater at the IEBL Collection Station Appendix A will be
amended to include the new pemdttees.
D. Each of these facilities is permitted by WMWD. The specific discharge limitations for each
facility are enforced through the WMWD pretreatment program. The wastewater discharged
to the IEBL Collection is required to meet the Local Limit discharge requirements specified.
in the Discharge Limitation Table(page 5). -
E. WMWD shall not permit the industries listed in PART 1-C to discharge any wastewater not
described in Part 1-C to the IEBL System at the IEBL Collection Station located at the City
of Corona's WTP, at any time, without previously notifying SAWPA personnel of the
proposed discharge.
F. Before discharging each driver must enter a code(on the PLC)that is unique for each LWH
Permit and Indirect Permit.This system will provide a record that will identify each load and the time the unique number is entered.If violations occur with a particular LWH or Indirect
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-06-S60
PART 1 -DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
Permit the privilege to use the LWH Disposal Station will be revoked.
G. WMWD's IEBL Collection Station is required to have pH,EC,and flow meters in place with
an automated valve that will close when the pH level is out of compliance (<6.0->12.0).
When the valve closes an alarm shall notify an operator who will then grab a sample to verify
the pH. If the grab sample confirms that the pH.is out of compliance the load will not be
allowed to discharge to the IEBL Line and the Liquid Waste Rejection SOP shall be
implemented.(Please see attached SOP and Reporting Form).The noncompliant load shall
be immediately reported to the Source Control (SC) Section of Corona or the Western
Municipal Water District(WMWD)staff that's on call by The City of Corona staff.
H. WMWD is required to validate and submit a report on a quarterly bases to SAWPA that the
automated valve will close when the pH is out of compliance(<6.0->12.0).
I. WMWD isrequiredto validate and submit a report verifying onaquarterly basesto SAWPA
that verifies that the software at the IEBL Collection Station is operating properly.
J. WMWD is required to have video monitoring in place,capable of verifying the identity of
the Permitted Hauler discharging wastewater at the unmanned IEBL Collection Station.
K. WMWD is required to notify SAWPA of any planned process changes or other
modifications,which will alter the amount of,or pollutant strength of any wastewater which
is discharged to the IEBL Collection Station located at the City of Corona's WTP,30 days
prior to the actual implementation of the changes.
L. - WMWD is required(annually)to conduct training for all of the permitted LWHs to review
the safeguards,procedures,and recordkeeping that all permitted LWHs must follow in order
to use the IEBL Collection Station.This training is to documented and reported to SAWPA
annually.
M. Copies ofthe currempermits issued by WMWD to each of the industries listed in Appendix
A will be provided and will be on file.
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-06-S60
DISCHARGE LIMITATION TABLE
Local Limit Maximum Monthly Daily Monthly
Pollutant Daily for Any I Ave.Shall Maximum Average
Maximum Da
m /L y notExceetl (Lbs./Day) (Lbs.lDay)
Max.Flow (Hauled Waste)
PH' 6.0-12.0 "
Biochemical Oxygen Demand-5Day(BOD) - 15,000'
Total Suspended Solids(TSS)° - - "
Arsenic - 2.0
Cadmium(Total) 1.0 -
Chromium(Total) 2.0 -
Copper(Total) 3.0 - -
Lead(Total) 2.0 -
Mercury(Total) 0.03 -
Nickel(Total) - 10.0 - - - -
Silver(Total) 5.0
Zinc(Total) 10.0 - - - -
Cyanide(Total) 5.0 -
Cyanide(Amenable) 1.0 -
PolychlorinatedBiphenyls(PCBs) 0.01 "
Pesticides 0.01 -
Total Toxic Organics(TTOs) 0.58 -
Sulfide(Total) 5.0 "
Sulfide(Dissolved) 0.5 "
Oil/Grease(Miner&Petroleum)" 100.0 "
1 pit eques the negative log ofhydmgen ion
2 Daily Maximum and A.,Monthly]Wdayapplies to Intel DOD loWings discharged to the IEBL system
3 TSSmmitmedmlyfmsurclmrgebllingpur roes
4 M determined by US EPA Method 1664following complete men.al of polar 0W..se compounds from the sample bysilicn gel rllonion
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-06-S60
PART 2 -MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A. From the period beginning on the effective date of the permit until midnight on April 9, 2013, the
permittee is not required to monitor the wastewater to be dischareed to the IEBL System.All permitted
Indirect Dischargers permitted to dispose or wastewater at the WMWD IEBL Truck Dump Station are
required to comply with their own monitoring requirements. Based on samples collected at the Indirect
Dischargers facility,all compliance issues with a non-compliant discharge of metals and/or organics will
be addressed with each permitted Indirect Dischargers.If a violation is detected the Indirect Discharger
will not be allowed to use the Truck Dump Station until the violation is corrected and samples indicate
compliance.
POLLUTANT FREQUENCY SAMPLE'I'VPE
Flow Daily Flow Meter
p14 Daily Meter
Biochemical Oxygen Demand-SDay(BOD). N/A N/A
Total Suspended Solids(TSS) N/A N/A
Arsenic N/A N/A
Cadmium(Total) N/A N/A
Chromium(Total) N/A -N/A
Copper(Total) N/A N/A
Lead(Total) N/A N/A
Mercury(Total) N/A N/A
Nickel(Total) N/A N/A
Silver(Total) N/A - N/A
Zinc(Total) N/A N/A -
Cyanide(Total) N/A N/A
Cyanide(Amenable) N/A N/A
Polychlorinated Biphenyls(It N/A - N/A
Pesticides N/A N/A
Total Toxic Organics(TTOs) N/A N/A
Sulfide(Total) N/A N/A
Sulfide(Dissolved) - N/A N/A
Oil/Grease(Mineral/Petroleum)' N/A N/A
I As determined by US EPA Method 1664 ronowing eomplcic mrnuoul of polar ChFUmase compounds Prom lhu ramplo by silica gel filtra ion
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-06-S60
PART 2 -MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (Cont)
B. All handling and preservation of collected samples and laboratory analyses of samples shall
be performed in accordance with 40 CFI?, Part 136, and amendments thereto unless
specified otherwise in the monitoring conditions of this permit. If the Direct Discharger
chooses to perform self monitoring,in lieu of a contracted laboratory,a report detailing the
sample collection and preservation procedures must be submitted to SAWPA forreview and
approval. Samples collected by the Direct Discharger prior to SAWPA approval ofthe SOP
will be considered invalid.
C. All permitted Indirect Dischargers permitted to dispose of wastewater at the WMWD IEBL
Truck Dump Station are required.to comply with their own monitoring requirements.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-06-S60
i
To IEBL
- Flow and pH
D monitoring equipment.
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v Flow and pH meter.
9 Automatic shut off valve.
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a Alarm and 12 Inch line.
y light.
Block Discharge
containment point.
area. —�
1 Dump
Station
Railroad Street
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-06-S60 -
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. IEBL COLLECTION STATION MONTHLY REPORT
WMWD is required to submitto SAWPA an IEBL Collection Station Monthly Reportwithin
30 days from the last day of each month. The Monthly Report shall include the following
information: (Please see attached example)
1.Reporting period(ex:November 2007)
2.Industrial User Name,Address and Permit Number
3. Gallons discharged.
4.pH range.
5.Inspections conducted during the reporting period.
6.Enforcement history.
B. MONITORING REPORTS
The WMWD dump station is not required to submit monitoring reports. All Indirect
Dischargers permitted to discharge at the WMWD dump station are required to monitor per
their current discharge permit requirements. All Indirect Dischargers must meet the more
stringent discharge limitations according to local limits and/or federal categorical limits.
Results shall be summarized and reported on a SELF MONITORING REPORT FORM
provided by SAWPA. This report form shall indicate the compliance status and
concentration and/or mass value of all pollutants in the wastewater for which sampling and
analyses were performed. The Self Monitoring Report Form shall be accompanied.by the
following:
at Original Laboratory Results
b, Chain of Custody
All applications, reports, or informationsubmitted to SAWPA must include a Signed
Certified Statement.
All required monitoring reports shall be submitted to SAWPA no later than the last day of
the month following sampling event.Failure to submit the required Reporting Forms shall
result in the permittee being in violation of their Discharge Permit. Any incomplete
monitoring results shall be returned to the permittee for completion. Ifthe monitoring results
are not submitted within 30 days of the due date, the permittee shall be considered in
Significant Noncompliance(SNC)and Notice of Violation (NOV) will be issued. If no
flow of wastewater effluent to the IEBL System occurred during the monitoring period,
a letter stating this fact shall be submitted to SAWPA in lieu of the required monitoring
report.
C. ADDITIONAL MONITORING-(N/A)
If the pennittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the
permittee shall use test procedures prescribed in 40 CFR,Part 136,or amendments thereto,
or otherwise approved by EPA or as specified in this permit. The results of such monitoring
shall be reported as required in Part 3A above. All additional monitoring reports for samples
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-06-S60
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (Cont)
collected during each monitoring event are required to be submitted to SAWPA no later than
45 days following the first day of sampling.
D. AUTOMATIC RESAMPLING
If the results of the permittee's wastewater analyses indicate a violation has occurred,the
permittee must:.
1. Notify SAWPA of the violation within 24 hours of receiving such results from the
laboratory.
2. Repeat the sampling and analysis of the pollutants(s) found to be in violation, and
submit in writing, within 30 days of the first violation, the results of this second
analysis along with the reason(s)for the pollutant violation(s),and corrective actions
that will be completed to avoid non-compliance with the wastewater discharged to
the IEBL System.
E. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE REPORT
The permittee shall notify SAWPA immediately upon occurrence ofan accidental discharge
of substances prohibited by SAWPA Ordinance No. 5(Article 523.0),or any slug loads or
spills that may commingle with the wastewater which is discharged to the IEBL System. In
the event of a spill,Orange.County Sanitation District(OCSD)shall be notified immediately
by telephone at one of the following: OCSD Control Center (714) 593 -7625, OCSD
.. Source Control Manager (714) 593-7410 and Western Municipal Water District
(WMWD)shall be notified at(951)571-7100 or the 24 Hour Emergency Number(951)
789-5109. During normal business hours, SAWPA shall be notified by telephone at
(951) 354-4220. A written report detailing the date and time of the discharge, location of
discharge,the type of waste,including concentration and volume,and any corrective actions
taken must be received by WMWD within five (5) working days of the spill. The
notification of the accidental release, in accordance with this section, does not relieve the
permittee from the reporting requirements of local,State,or Federal laws. The report shall
specify the following:
1. Description and cause of the upset, slug or accidental discharge,the cause thereof,
and the impact on the pennittee's compliance status. The description shall also
include the location of the discharge,type,concentration and volume of waste.
2. Duration of noncompliance including exact dates and times of noncompliance,and if
noncompliance continues,the time by which compliance is reasonably expected to
occur.
3. All steps taken or to be taken to reduce,eliminate,and.prevent recurrence of such an
upset, slug, accidental discharge, or other conditions of noncompliance.
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WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-06-S60
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
E. FACILITY WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN(FWMP)
All permitted industrial users as may be determined and notified by the General
Manager may be required to develop and maintain a FWMP.The FWMP may consist
of the following documents.
1. Toxic Organic Management Plan (TOMP) A TOMP is required of all categorical
industrial users which are permitted to submit A TOM? in lieu of required pollutant
monitoring. SAWPA/WMWD reserves the right to require Total Toxic Organic
monitoring of all users regardless of the user being allowed to submit a TOMP.
2. Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan (SDPCP) Within a given time period the
SDPCP is required of all industrial users which are classified as Significant Industrial
Users,have Batch Discharge provisions,stored chemicals or materials,or the potential
for a Slug Discharge which, if discharged to the IEBL System or tributaries thereto,
would violate any of the prohibited discharge requirements of SAWPA's Ordinance.A
SDPCP showing facilities and operation procedures to provide this protection shall be
submitted to the General Manager for review and approval before implementation.Each
user shall implement its SDPCP as submitted or modified after such plan has been
reviewed and approved by the General Manager.Review and approval of such plan and
operations procedures by the General Manager shall not relieve the user from
responsibility to modify its facility as necessary to meet the requirements of this
ordinance. Any user required to develop and implement an SDPCP shall submit a plan
which addresses,at a minimum the following.
a. Description of discharge practices, including non-routine batch discharges;
b. Description of stored chemical;
c. Procedures for immediately notifying WMWD of any accidental or
slug discharge. Such notification must also be given for any discharge
which would violate any of the standards set forth in SAWPA Ordinance
No. 5 and any local,state or federal regulations;and
d. Procedures to prevent adverse impact from any accidental or slug
discharge. Such procedures include,but are not limited to inspection and
maintenance of storage areas,handling and transfer of materials, loading
and unloading operations, control of plant site runoff,worker training,
building of containment structures or equipment, measures for containing
toxic organic chemicals (including solvents), and/or measures and
equipment for emergency response.
The Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be updated whenever changes occur in
any of the addressed areas; chemicals are added or replaced; processes or plumbing are
rerouted or changed; pretreatment facilities are modified or replaced; operations and/or
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Permit No. 413-06-S60
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
maintenance procedures are modified; or personnel listed in the plan are replaced, dmngod,
or removed.
During routine inspection,the Slug Discharge Prevention Control Plan shall be reviewed
by the responsible party and either;
1. Updated and resubmitted, or
2. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the Slug Discharge
Control Plan has occurred.
3. Pretreatment System Operations and Maintenance Manual Such a manual shall
be submitted by all industrial users operating and maintaining pretreatment equipment
for the removal of pollutants from wastewater.
4. Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Management Plan Such a plan is
required of all industrial users that use or posses hazardous materials or generate
hazardous waste. A city or county Fire Department required Business Emergency Plan
may be submitted for this management plan.
5. Waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan(WM/PPP) -
a. A waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Plan WM/PPP is required of any
industrial user:
1. For whom the General Manager has determined such WM/PPP is necessary to
achieve a water quality objective;
2. Determined by the State or Regional Board to be a chronic violator,and the State
or Regional Board or WMWD General Manager determines that a WM/PPP is
necessary; or
3. That significant contributions or has the potential to significantly contribute to the
creation of a toxic hot spot as defined in Water Code Section 13391.5.
b. A WM/PPP required of an industrial user shall include all of the following:
1. An analysis of one or more of the pollutants,as directed by the State Board,
regional Board or WMWD,that the user discharges to the IEBL System or
tributaries thereto, description of the sources of the pollutants, and a -
comprehensive review of the processes used by the user that resulted in the
generation and discharge of the pollutants.
2. An analysis of the potential for pollution prevention to reduce the generation of the
pollutants, including the application of innovative and alternative technologies and
any adverse environmental impacts resulting from the use of those methods.
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PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
3. A detailed description of the tasks and time schedules required to investigate and
implement various elements of pollution prevention techniques
4. A statement of the user's pollution prevention goals and strategies,including
priorities for short-term and long-term action.
5. A description of the user's existing pollution prevention methods.
6. A statement that the user's existing and planned pollution prevention strategies do
not constitute cross media pollution transfers unless clear environmental benefits of
such an approach are identified to the satisfaction of WMWD and information that
supports that statement.
7. Proof of compliance with the Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and
Management Review Act of 1989(article 11.9(commencing with Section
25244.12)of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code)if the user is
also subject to that act.
8. An analysis, to the extent feasible,of the relative costs and benefits of the possible
pollution prevention activities.
9. A specification of, and rationale for, the technically feasible and economically
practicable pollution prevention measures selected by the user for implementation
Any user who fails to complete a WM/PPP required by WMWD the State or Regional Board,
submits a plan that does not comply with this Section,or fails to implement a plan required
by WMWD or the State or Regional Board, shall be liable to WMWD for any civil penalty
assessed administratively by WMWD or by a court in accordance with this Ordinance,
including any attorneys fees incurred by WMWD.
The FWMP shall be updated whenever changes occur in any of the addressed areas;
chemicals are added or replaced; processes or plumbing are rerouted or changed;
pretreatment facilities are modified or replaced;operations and/or maintenance procedures
are modified; or personnel listed in the plan are replaced,changed, or removed.
During routine inspection,the FWMP shall be reviewed by the responsible party and either:
1. Updated and resubmitted,or
2. A written certification submitted stating that no change in the FWMP has
occurred.
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Permit No. 4B-06 S60
PART 3-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS(Cont)
R SIGNATORY REQUIREMENTS
All reports or information submitted pursuant to the requirements of this permit must be
signed and certified by the Authorized Representative as defined in SAWPA's Ordinance
No.S and any subsequent revisions thereof.
If the designation of an Authorized Representative is no longer accurate because a different
individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, or overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company,a new authorization satisfying the
requirements of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any
reports to be signed by an authorized representative.
All reports required by this permit shall be submitted to Western Municipal Water District at the -
following address:
Western Municipal Water District
Attention: Pretreatment Services
14205 Meridian Pkwy.
Riverside,CA 92518
PART 4- STANDARD CONDITIONS
A. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
Permittee is required to comply with the general prohibitions and limits on discharges set
forth in Article 2 of SAWPA's Ordinance No. 5:
1. Prohibited Discharges
2. Prohibition on Dilution
3. Limitations on Surface Runoff and Groundwater
4. Limitations on Unpolluted Water
5. Prohibition on Domestic Wastewater and Septage Waste
6. Limitations on Radioactive Waste
7. Prohibition on the Use of Grinders
8. Limitations on Point of Discharge
9. Limitations on Wastewater Strength and Characteristics
10. Prohibition on Infectious Waste
11. Limitations on Disposal of Spent Solutions and Sludges
B. CIVIL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance; or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limitation;or any suspension or revocation order shall be liable for a
civil penalty pursuant to Article 6 of SAWPA's Ordinance, for each day on which such
violation occurs.
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Permit No. 4B-06-S60
PART 4-STANDARD CONDITIONS(Cont)
C. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Any person who violates any provision of SAWPA's Ordinance or any permit condition,
prohibition or effluent limit,is guilty ofa misdemeanor,which upon conviction is punishable
by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars($1,000),or imprisonment for not more than six
(6)months in jail or both.Each day in violation constitutes a new and separate violation and
shall be subject to the penalties contained herein.
D. ENFORCEMENT
Specific enforcement provisions have been adopted by SAWPA to govern discharges to the
IEBL system by all discharge Permittees. These are outlined in Article 6 of SAWPA's
Ordinance.
E. DUTY TO COMPLY
The permittee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in SAWPA's
Ordinance and any attachments to this permit.
F. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provisions of those permit limits and/or
requirements,or the application thereof,to the Permittee is held invalid,the remainder of the
permit limits and/or requirements shall remain in full force and effect.
G. PERMIT TRANSFER PROHIBITIONS
Permits issued under SAWPA's Ordinance are for a specific user,for a specific operation at a
specific location,and create no vested rights.Discharge permits,their concentration limits or
their mass emission rates shall not be transferred for an operation at a different location.
IL PERMITS-CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
Except as expressly authorized in writing by SAWPA,the permit shall be void upon the sale
or transfer of ownership for which this permit is issued.The Permittee shall notify SAWPA
in writing 60 days prior to the transfer of ownership and shall give a copy of the existing
permit to the new owner or operator.
I. FEES
Member agencies shall pay to SAWPA all user charges and associated fees as outlined in
Article 3 of SAWPA's Ordinance, and associated resolutions.
J. PERMIT TYPE
Class I Wastewater Discharge Permit(Direct—Non-domestic). -
WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 411-06-S60
PART 4- STANDARD CONDITIONS(Cont)
K. PERMIT DURATION
Class I permits,as described in Article 4 of SAWPA's Ordinance,shall be issued for aperiod
- not to exceed three years. Ninety days prior to expiration of the permit,the Permittee shall -
apply for renewal of the permit in accordance with Article 4 of SAWPA's Ordinance. At
that time,SAWPA will review the file,determine any new ormodified conditions,and then a
permit may be re-issued.
L. INSPECTION AND SAMPLING CONDITIONS
SAWPA, OCSD, Western Municipal Water District (WMWD), and/or other representatives
authorized by SAWPA may inspect the wastewater generating and disposal facilities and sample
the discharge of any Permittee to ascertain whether the intent of the Ordinance is being met and
- the Permittee is complying with all requirements.
SAWPA, WMWD,OCSD, and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA shall have the
right to set up on the Permittee's property such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling or
metering operations.Where a Permittee has security measures in force,the Permittee shall make
necessary arrangements to insure that personnel from SAWPA, WMWD, OCSD, and/or other
representatives will be permitted to enter without delay for the purpose of performing their
specific responsibilities.
Persons or occupants ofpremises where wastewater is created or discharged shall allow SAWPA,
WMWD,OCSD,and/or other representatives authorized by SAWPA reasonable access during
the normal working day to all parts of the wastewater generating and disposal facilities for the
purposes of inspection and sampling.
M. OTHER CONDITIONS
1. Permittee is required to comply with all regulations and discharge limits in SAWPA's
Ordinance and any amendments to this permit.
2. Permittee shall maintain records of waste hauling,.reclamations, wastewater pretreatment,
monitoring device recording charts and calibration reports,effluent flow,and sample analysis
data on the site of the wastewater generation.All records are subject to inspection and shall
be copied as needed.All records must be kept on the site of wastewater generation for a
minimum period of three years.The records retention period may be extended beyond three
years in the event criminal or civil action is taken or an extensive company history is required.
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2. The terms and conditions of an issued permit may be subject to modification by SAWPA
during the life ofthe permit. The Permittee shall be informed ofany change in the permit
limitations,conditions or requirements at least forty-five(45)days prior to the effective
date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the permit shall include a reasonable
time schedule for compliance.
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-06-S60
PART 5—SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Western Municipal Water District is authorized to allow trucked wastewater generated from
the wastewater processes as described in Part 1(C)of this permit to be discharged at the
IEBL Collection Station located at the City of Corona's Treatment Plant. Trucked
wastewater can be discharged if on-site field samples indicate compliance with required
pH discharge limitations.
B. Pemilttee shall reimburse SAWPA, OCSD for all costs incurred as a result of any
enforcement action.
C. EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST AND CONTINGENCY PLAN TO CEASE THE
DISCHARGE TO THE IEBL LINE
1. The Permittee shall provide SAWPA, on a Bi-Annual basis(January and
July),a list containing the names and phone numbers of contacts who
can be reached 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency with the
IEBL Line discharge.
2. The Pemrittee shall develop and annually(January) submit to SAWPA a
Contingency Plan to either cease discharge to the IEBL Line,or reroute
the discharge to the local POTW or other approved alternative.
D. POINT OF DELIVERY and LATERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. In the exercise of its Discharge Right,WMWD shall be entitled to discharge
to the IEBL System through a lateral from the facility located at 2205
Railroad St., Corona, CA 92880 shown on page 8 of this permit.
Operations and Maintenance of the lateral includes locating the line
per the requirements of state law. This includes registering with
Underground Service Alert.
2. The Point of Delivery is owned by SAWPA.WMWD is responsible for all
costs associated with the maintenance,repairs and replacement oftheir lateral
.connected to the IEBL System.
3. SAWPA owns the meter and WMWD will maintain including performing
annual calibration. Dart Container Corporation will immediately notify
WMWD of any concerns or issues
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WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
Permit No. 4B-06-S60
PART 6-COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES
A. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE PROGRESS REPORTS
When required, compliance schedule progress reports shall be submitted at a minimum
frequency of every 30 days until compliance with discharge requirements or SAWPA
Ordinance No.5 are obtained. These reports shall contain dates for pretreatment equipment
design completion,building permit submittal date,construction starting date, construction
updates,construction completion date,employee training completion date,date of achieving
final compliance, and/or any other required information. Samples may be required to be
collected to demonstrate compliance. The samples shall be collected in accordance with the
requirements of this permit.
B. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE REPORTING
No later than on the respective compliance schedule dates, the pemuttee shall submit to
SAWPA a report including,at a minimum,whether or not it complied with the increment of
progress to be met on such date and,if not,the date on which it expects to comply with the
increment ofprogress,the reasons for delay,and the steps being taken to return the project to
the schedule established. In no case shall any milestone in the compliance schedule exceed
nine months.
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