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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS
On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California as
a result of the threat of COVID-19. On March 12, 2020 and March 18, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-25-20 and Executive Order N-29-20, which temporarily suspend portions of the Brown Act which addresses the conduct of public meetings.
The General Manager and the Chairman of the Board of Directors have determined that due to the size of the Orange County Sanitation District’s Board of Directors (25), and the health and safety of the members, the Board of Directors will be participating in meetings of the Board telephonically and Internet accessibility.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Your participation is always welcome. The Administration Committee meeting will be available to the public online at:
https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx You may submit your comments and questions in writing for the Administration
Committee’s consideration in advance of the meeting only by sending them to
OCSDClerk@ocsd.com with the subject line “PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the item number relevant to your comment)” or “PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEM”. Submit your written comments by 5 :00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. All public comments will be provided to the Administration Committee and may be read
into the record or compiled as part of the record. Thank you.
June 3, 2020
NOTICE OF MEETING
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Due to the spread of COVID-19, the Orange County Sanitation District
will be holding all upcoming Board and Committee meetings by
teleconferencing and Internet accessibility. This meeting will be
available to the public online at:
https://ocsd.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
A regular meeting of the Administration Committee of the Orange County
Sanitation District will be held in the manner indicated herein on
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING DATE
BOARD MEETING DATE
06/10/20 06/24/20
07/08/20 07/22/20
AUGUST DARK 08/26/20
09/09/20 09/23/20
10/14/20 10/28/20
11/10/20 * 11/18/20 **
12/09/20 12/16/20 **
JANUARY DARK 01/27/21
02/10/21 02/24/21
03/10/21 03/24/21
04/14/21 04/28/21
05/12/21 05/26/21
* Meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of the month
** Meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month
ROLL CALL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Finance, Information Technology, Environmental Services
and Human Resources
Meeting Date: June 10, 2020 Time: 5:00 p.m. Adjourn:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS (13)
Chad Wanke, Chair
Richard Murphy, Vice-Chair Jim Ferryman
Cecilia Iglesias
Peter Kim
Mark Murphy
Steve Nagel
Andrew Nguyen
Glenn Parker
Erik Peterson
Christina Shea
David Shawver (Board Chair) John Withers (Board Vice-Chair)
OTHERS
Brad Hogin, General Counsel
STAFF
Jim Herberg, General Manager Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager
Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager
Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services
Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Effective 02/19/2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Complete Roster AGENCY/CITIES
ACTIVE DIRECTOR
ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
Anaheim
Lucille Kring
Denise Barnes Brea Glenn Parker Cecilia Hupp Buena Park Fred Smith Connor Traut Cypress Mariellen Yarc Stacy Berry Fountain Valley Steve Nagel Patrick Harper Fullerton Jesus J. Silva Jan Flory Garden Grove Steve Jones John O’Neill Huntington Beach Erik Peterson Lyn Semeta Irvine Christina Shea Anthony Kuo
La Habra Tim Shaw Rose Espinoza La Palma Peter Kim Nitesh Patel Los Alamitos Richard Murphy Dean Grose Newport Beach Brad Avery Joy Brenner Orange Mark Murphy Kim Nichols Placentia Chad Wanke Ward Smith Santa Ana Cecilia Iglesias David Penaloza Seal Beach Sandra Massa-Lavitt Schelly Sustarsic Stanton David Shawver Carol Warren Tustin Allan Bernstein Chuck Puckett Villa Park Robert Collacott Chad Zimmerman Sanitary/Water Districts
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
James M. Ferryman
Bob Ooten Midway City Sanitary District Andrew Nguyen Margie L. Rice Irvine Ranch Water District John Withers
Douglas Reinhart
Yorba Linda Water District Brooke Jones Phil Hawkins County Areas
Board of Supervisors Doug Chaffee Donald P. Wagner
Orange County Sanitation District
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 5:00 PM
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
AGENDA POSTING: In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this
agenda has been posted outside the main gate of the Sanitation District’s Administration Building located
at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California, and on the Sanitation District’s website at www.ocsd.com
not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All public records relating to each agenda
item, including any public records distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting to all, or a majority
of the Board of Directors, are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board.
AGENDA DESCRIPTION: The agenda provides a brief general description of each item of business to
be considered or discussed. The recommended action does not indicate what action will be taken. The Board
of Directors may take any action which is deemed appropriate.
MEETING AUDIO: An audio recording of this meeting is available within 24 hours after adjournment of
the meeting. Please contact the Clerk of the Board's office at (714) 593-7433 to request the audio file.
NOTICE TO DIRECTORS: To place items on the agenda for a Committee or Board Meeting, the item must
be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Board: Kelly A. Lore, MMC, (714) 593-7433 / klore@ocsd.com at least
14 days before the meeting.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS ON THE AGENDA, BOARD MEMBERS MAY CONTACT STAFF AT:
General Manager: Jim Herberg, jherberg@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7300
Asst. General Manager: Lorenzo Tyner, ltyner@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7550
Asst. General Manager: Rob Thompson, rthompson@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7310
Director of Human Resources: Celia Chandler, cchandler@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7202
Director of Engineering: Kathy Millea, kmillea@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7365
Director of Environmental Services: Lan Wiborg, lwiborg@ocsd.com / (714) 593-7450
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, June 10, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL & DECLARATION OF QUORUM:
Clerk of the Board
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
You may submit your comments and questions in writing for the Committee's consideration by sending them to
the Clerk of the Board at OCSDClerk@ocsd.com with the subject line "PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM # (insert the
item number relevant to your comment)" or "PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEM". Submit your written
comments by 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2020. All public comments will be provided to the Committee and may be read
into the record or compiled as part of the record.
REPORTS:
The Committee Chairperson and the General Manager may present verbal reports on miscellaneous matters of
general interest to the Directors. These reports are for information only and require no action by the Directors.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine and will be enacted, by the Committee, after one motion,
without discussion. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be considered in
the regular order of business.
1.2020-1019APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Administration Committee held May 13,
2020.
Originator:Kelly Lore
Agenda Report
05-13-2020 Administration Committee Minutes
Attachments:
2.2020-1006ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY REPORTS
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file environmental regulatory reports: Biosolids Management Compliance
Report 2019; Annual Pretreatment Program Report Fiscal Year 2018-2019;
Semi-Annual Pretreatment Program Report Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (July-December);
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report 2019; Annual Emission Report 2019; and
Marine Monitoring Annual Report 2018/2019.
Originator:Lan Wiborg
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Agenda Report
2019 Biosolids Management Compliance Report
2018-2019 Annual Pretreatment Program Report
2019-2020 (July-December) Semi-Annual Pretreatment
Program Report
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report 2019
Annual Emission Report 2019
2018-19 Marine Monitoring Annual Report
Attachments:
3.2020-1048COMPLETE FIELD INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION SOLUTION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Beamex, Inc. to provide
Instrumentation Data Management Services, Specification No. CS-2020-1102,
for a total amount not to exceed $257,714;
B. Award a sole source purchase order for the purchase of instrumentation
hardware in an amount not to exceed $259,124; and
C. Approve a contingency in the amount of $77,525 (15%) for both procurements.
Originator:Lorenzo Tyner
Agenda Report
CS-2020-1102 DRAFT (Software) PSA
Attachments:
4.2020-1061GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 20-XX, entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Orange County Sanitation District Establishing the Annual Appropriations Limit for
Fiscal Year 2020-21 for the District in accordance with the Provisions of Division 9 of
Title 1 of the California Government Code”.
Originator:Lorenzo Tyner
Agenda Report
FY 2020-21 Approp Limit Resolution
Attachments:
5.2020-1085FY 2020-21 USE CHARGES FOR SANTA ANA WATERSHED
PROJECT AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Adopt Resolution No. OCSD 20-XX, entitled: “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Orange County Sanitation District Establishing Use Charges for the 2020-21 Fiscal
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Year Pursuant to the Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Agreement with the Santa
Ana Watershed Project Authority (“SAWPA”)”.
Originator:Lorenzo Tyner
Agenda Report
2020-21 SAWPA Resolution
Attachments:
6.2020-1087TRIPLE QUADRUPOLE MASS SPECTROMETER (TQMS)
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve a purchase order to VWR for a Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
(TQMS) System in the amount of $277,228.34 (including the TQMS system, freight,
sales tax, and two (2) year extended warranty) in accordance with Ordinance No.
OCSD-52, Section 2.03(B): Cooperative Procurement; (NASPO Value Point Master
Agreement No. MA16000234-2 created by the State of Idaho which California (CA)
agencies may utilize (CA Participating Addendum No. 7-16-99-26-01)).
Originator:Lan Wiborg
Agenda ReportAttachments:
NON-CONSENT:
7.2020-10912020-21 PROPERTY - LIABILITY INSURANCE RENEWALS
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve the Orange County Sanitation District FY 2020-21 Property-Liability Insurance
Renewals for the not-to-exceed amounts specified below:
Property and Boiler & Machinery - Not to Exceed $ 1,167,866
Excess General Liability Insurance - Not to Exceed $ 584,718
Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance - Not to Exceed $ 207,000
Earthquake Insurance - Not to Exceed $ 93,079
TOTAL $ 2,052,663
Originator:Lorenzo Tyner
Agenda Report
19-20 APIP SOC AmBest Ratings (California)
Insurance Summary May 2020
Attachments:
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8.2020-1068PROPOSED FY 2020-21 AND FY 2021-22 BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve the proposed Operating, Capital, Debt Service, and Self-Insurance Budgets
for FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22 as follows:
FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22
Net Operating $ 173,910,516 $ 174,065,159
Self-Insurance - Workers’ Comp $ 780,000 $ 800,000
Self-Insurance - Property & Gen. Liability $ 1,630,000 $ 1,680,000
Net Capital Improvement Program $ 147,562,000 $ 240,846,000
Debt/COP Service(1) $ 72,838,369 $ 240,591,869
Intra-District Joint Equity Purchase/Sale(2) $ 3,500,000 $ 3,500,000
Total $ 400,220,885 $ 661,483,028
PP(1)PPIncludes $173,855,000 in maturing and callable debt
(2)PPCash to/from Revenue Area 14 (RA14) in exchange for capital
assets to/from Consolidated Revenue Area 15 (RA15)
Originator:Lorenzo Tyner
Agenda Report
PowerPoint Presentation - Proposed Budget
Executive Summary FY 2020-21 & 2021-22
Proposed Budget Book FY 2020-21 & 2021-22
Attachments:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
9.2020-1093FY 2020-21 USER FEE RATE ADJUSTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
Information Item.
Originator:Lorenzo Tyner
Agenda Report
Cashflow Proposed Budget
Cashflow Foregoing Rate Adjustment
Attachments:
10.2020-1096INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 115 TRUST PENSION
ACCOUNT
RECOMMENDATION:
Information Item.
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Originator:Lorenzo Tyner
Agenda ReportAttachments:
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
At this time Directors may request staff to place an item on a future agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
The next Administration Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 5:00
p.m.
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Orange County Sanitation District
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1019 Agenda Date:6/10/2020 Agenda Item No:1.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Administration Committee held May 13, 2020.
BACKGROUND
In accordance with the Board of Directors Rules of Procedure,an accurate record of each meeting
will be provided to the Directors for subsequent approval at the following meeting.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Resolution No. OCSD 19-19
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
·05-13-2020 Administration Committee Minutes
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Orange County Sanitation District
Minutes for the
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
5:00 PM
Board Room
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Administration Committee was called to order by Committee Chair
Chad Wanke on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 5:03 p.m. in the Administration Building of the
Orange County Sanitation District. Chair Wanke stated that the meeting was being held
telephonically and via audio/video teleconferencing in accordance with the Governor's
Executive Order No. N-29-20, due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). Chair Wanke
led the Flag Salute.
The Clerk of the Board announced the teleconference meeting guidelines and stated that
votes will be taken by roll call.
ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
Roll call was taken and a quorum was declared present, as follows:
PRESENT:Chad Wanke, Richard Murphy, James Ferryman, Cecilia Iglesias,
Peter Kim, Mark Murphy, Steve Nagel, Andrew Nguyen, Glenn
Parker, Erik Peterson, Christina Shea, David Shawver and John
Withers
ABSENT:None
STAFF PRESENT: Jim Herberg, General Manager; Kelly Lore, Clerk of the Board; Al Garcia
and Josh Martinez were present in the Boardroom; Rob Thompson, Assistant General
Manager; Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager; Celia Chandler, Director of Human
Resources; Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering; Lan Wiborg, Director of Environmental
Services; Jennifer Cabral; Don Cutler; Jacob Dalgoff; John Frattali; Tina Knapp; Tom
Meregillano; Wally Ritchie; and Eros Yong were in attendance telephonically.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Hogin, General Counsel was present in the Board Room.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS:
Chair Wanke did not provide a report.
General Manager Jim Herberg provided a brief COVID-19 update stating that all services are
being maintained with no issues, with approximately half the employees telecommuting and
the remaining half working onsite.
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Mr. Herberg also announced that the OCSD Administrative Offices will be closed on May 25th
in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2020-969
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO:
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Administration Committee Meeting held
March 11, 2020.
AYES:Chad Wanke, Richard Murphy, James Ferryman, Cecilia Iglesias,
Peter Kim, Mark Murphy, Steve Nagel, Andrew Nguyen, Glenn
Parker, Christina Shea, David Shawver and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Erik Peterson
ABSTENTIONS:None
2.COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT ALTERNATE DISTRICT
ENGINEER LENDING AGREEMENT
2020-1016
Originator: Kathy Millea
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Approve an employee lending agreement between the Orange County Sanitation
District and the Costa Mesa Sanitary District so the Orange County Sanitation District
can provide Alternate District Engineer services, effective May 25, 2020 through May
24, 2021, with one 12-month extension as approved by the General Manager.
AYES:Chad Wanke, Richard Murphy, James Ferryman, Cecilia Iglesias,
Peter Kim, Mark Murphy, Steve Nagel, Andrew Nguyen, Glenn
Parker, Christina Shea, David Shawver and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Erik Peterson
ABSTENTIONS:None
3.ELECTRONIC RECORDING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
COUNTY OF ORANGE CLERK-RECORDER’S OFFICE
2020-1043
Originator: Kelly Lore
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
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A. Approve the 2020 SECURE G2G Memorandum of Understanding with the
counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino, for the use of
the SECURE Government to Government (G2G) Portal for a term of five (5)
years; and
B. Authorize the Clerk of the Board, or designee, to transmit/record any and all
required Orange County Sanitation District real property documents in an
electronic format.
AYES:Chad Wanke, Richard Murphy, James Ferryman, Cecilia Iglesias,
Peter Kim, Mark Murphy, Steve Nagel, Andrew Nguyen, Glenn
Parker, Christina Shea, David Shawver and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Erik Peterson
ABSTENTIONS:None
4.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER
ENDED MARCH 31, 2020
2020-974
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Receive and file the Orange County Sanitation District Third Quarter Financial Report
for the period ended March 31, 2020.
AYES:Chad Wanke, Richard Murphy, James Ferryman, Cecilia Iglesias,
Peter Kim, Mark Murphy, Steve Nagel, Andrew Nguyen, Glenn
Parker, Christina Shea, David Shawver and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Erik Peterson
ABSTENTIONS:None
5.APPROVE A CONTINGENCY INCREASE TO EXISTING SERVICE
CONTRACT FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES
2020-1052
Originator: Celia Chandler
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
Approve a contingency increase of $35,000 (in addition to the original contingency of
$19,200 for a total contingency of $54,200, in addition to the original contract amount
of $192,000) to the Service Contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.,
Specification No. S-2017-841, for hazardous waste services, for the remainder of the
contract term ending June 30, 2020.
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AYES:Chad Wanke, Richard Murphy, James Ferryman, Cecilia Iglesias,
Peter Kim, Mark Murphy, Steve Nagel, Andrew Nguyen, Glenn
Parker, Christina Shea, David Shawver and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Erik Peterson
ABSTENTIONS:None
6.GENERAL MANAGER APPROVED PURCHASES AND ADDITIONS
TO THE PRE-APPROVED OEM SOLE SOURCE LIST
2020-1051
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner
MOVED, SECONDED, AND DULY CARRIED TO: Recommend to the Board of
Directors to:
A. Receive and file Orange County Sanitation District purchases made under the
General Manager’s authority for the period of January 1, 2020 to March 31,
2020; and
B. Approve the following additions to the pre-approved OEM Sole Source List for
the period of January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020:
·EATON - Batteries and Replacement Services
·BR FROST COMPANY - Jaw Clutch Assemblies
·CLA-VAL - Valves, Repairs, Maintenance, and Start-up Services
·FRANKLIN MILLER - Taskmaster Grinders
·FLOWSERVE (incl. WORTHINGTON, INGERSOLL-DRESSER, DURCO,
PLEUGER, BYRON JACKSON, AND PACIFIC) - Pumps and Parts
·GROTH - Flame Arrestors and Parts
·IOPREDICT - Test Validation for Lead Instrumentation, Instrumentation
Technicians I & II
·OCECO - Flame Arrestors and Parts
·PCB PIEZOTRONICS - Vibration Sensors, Switches, and Instrumentation
for Vibration Analysis
·PENN PROCESS COMPRESSORS (PPC/PENN) - Pistons and Parts
·PUTZMEISTER - Equipment, Parts, Maintenance, Repairs, and Training
·VAUGHAN - Pump Maintenance and Repairs
AYES:Chad Wanke, Richard Murphy, James Ferryman, Cecilia Iglesias,
Peter Kim, Mark Murphy, Steve Nagel, Andrew Nguyen, Glenn
Parker, Christina Shea, David Shawver and John Withers
NOES:None
ABSENT:Erik Peterson
ABSTENTIONS:None
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NON-CONSENT:
None.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
Director Peterson arrived at the meeting at 5:24 p.m.
7.SEISMIC EVALUATION OF STRUCTURES AT PLANT NOS. 1 AND 2,
PROJECT NO. PS15-06
2020-1060
Originator: Kathy Millea
Director of Engineering Kathy Millea provided a PowerPoint presentation for this item
that addressed resiliency at OCSD, the history of OCSD seismic evaluations, seismic
risks and hazards, mitigation measures, and recommendations for long-term risk
reduction.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
8.CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROPOSED BUDGET FOR
FY2020-21
2020-1059
Originator: Kathy Millea
Ms Millea provided a PowerPoint presentation on this item that reviewed the FY
2019-2020 Capital Improvement Program and performance; completed planning
studies; design and construction accomplishments; information as to the timing of
when budget information, including CIP, is presented to the Board; CIP net 10-year and
20-year outlay; total CIP budget authority; new projects; top budget increases and
decreases; project cancellations/closures; and projected FY 2020-2021 net CIP outlays
by project phase.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
9.INTERIM FOOD WASTE RECEIVING FACILITY, PROJECT NO.
P2-124, AND PRICING POLICY DISCUSSION
2020-1058
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner and Kathy Millea
Mr. Herberg provided a Power Point presentation that reviewed the objectives and
history of the project, location, facility highlights, facility process and layout, project
budget and schedule, the policy discussion had regarding tipping fee in 2019, tipping
fee basis, an overview of cost recovery, comparable agencies, summary tipping fee for
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preprocessed food waste for co-digestion, service area and solid waste haulers and
potential food waste slurry providers, tipping fee deal points, next steps, and the
outcome of tipping fee analysis.
ITEM RECEIVED AS AN:
Information Item.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
None.
OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS, IF
ANY:
None.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INITIATED ITEMS FOR A FUTURE MEETING:
Chair Wanke stated that he will be meeting with the General Manager and Assistant General
Manager Tyner to talk about PARS. He also asked that the General Manager look into an
alternative to the current method of Committee and Board Meeting teleconferencing.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Wanke declared the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. to the Regular meeting to be held
on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
__________________
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1006 Agenda Date:6/10/2020 Agenda Item No:2.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Lan C. Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services
SUBJECT:
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY REPORTS
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Receive and file environmental regulatory reports:Biosolids Management Compliance Report 2019;
Annual Pretreatment Program Report Fiscal Year 2018-2019;Semi-Annual Pretreatment Program
Report Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (July-December);Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report 2019;
Annual Emission Report 2019; and Marine Monitoring Annual Report 2018/2019.
BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District)is subject to environmental regulatory
oversight by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Regional Water Quality Control Board
(Santa Ana Region),California Air Resources Board,and South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD).These regulatory bodies require routine reporting,which is prepared by the
Sanitation District’s Environmental Services Department. These reports include:
1.Annual Biosolids Report (40 CFR Part 503)required by the Sanitation District’s NPDES permit
for ocean discharge. Due February 19th of every year.
2.Annual and Semi-Annual Pretreatment Program Reports required by the Sanitation District’s
NDPES permit. Due October 31st and March 31st, respectively, of every year.
3.Annual Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions required by CARB.This report
uses an online portal for report preparation and submission. Due April 10th of every year.
4.Annual Emission Report required by SCAQMD. Due early-mid March of every year.
5.Annual Marine Monitoring Report required by the Sanitation District’s NPDES ocean discharge
permit. Due March 15th of every year.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Comply with environmental permit requirements
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·Safe, beneficial reuse of biosolids
·Comply with transparency and communication requirements, including the Brown Act
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Environmental regulatory reporting is required by local,state,and federal regulatory bodies to ensure
protection of water,air,and land resources.Some of the routine reporting is completed using online
reporting portals,which may perform calculations based on user input of operational data.The
following key regulatory reports were filed recently.
The Biosolids Annual Report contains details about the management of the Sanitation District’s
biosolids,including volume,quality,and locations.In 2019,the Sanitation District produced
approximately 632 tons of biosolids per day,including digester cleanings.The biosolids are
anaerobically digested and dried to about 24-25%solids.The biosolids are managed via composting
and land application.The Biosolids Annual Report was submitted electronically as required by EPA’s
Electronic Reporting Rule.
Under its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit,the Sanitation District is required to
establish and implement an approved pretreatment program to control the level of pollutants
discharged into the sewer system.The Sanitation District is also required to submit Pretreatment
Program Annual and Semi-Annual Reports detailing the status of the approved program.The reports
identified herein contain information about all industrial dischargers permitted by both the Sanitation
District and the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA).The Annual and Semi-Annual
reports were successfully completed and submitted prior to the October 31,2019 and March 31,
2020 deadlines, respectively.
The SCAQMD’s Annual Emissions Report (AER)represents a facility's annual inventory of criteria
pollutants (VOC,NOx,SOx,CO,PM)and toxic air emissions.The emissions are calculated based
on throughput volume and emissions measured at applicable process areas and emission units.The
report assesses fees based on a facility's emissions of air contaminants for the reportable year,as
specified in SCAQMD Rule 301.The AER reports for Plants Nos.1 and 2 are prepared and
submitted using SCAQMD's web-based emission reporting tool.For calendar year 2019,Plant No.1
emitted approximately 27.0 tons of criteria pollutants and the Sanitation District paid total fees in the
amount of $12,786.93.For the same reporting period,Plant No.2 emitted approximately 27.4 tons of
criteria pollutants and the Sanitation District paid total fees in the amount of $12,511.17.The reports
were completed and submitted prior to the March 17 deadline.
In accordance with the California Global Warming Solutions Act (Assembly Bill 32,2006),the
California Air Resources Board (CARB)requires all major sources that directly emit Greenhouse
Gases (GHG)to report their GHG emissions resulting from their combustion of fuel and importation
of electrical power for each calendar year.The GHG inventory report focuses primarily on the
emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2),methane (CH4),and nitrous oxide (N2O).Similar to SCAQMD's
AER reporting portal,the GHG report is electronically submitted via CARB's Cal e-GGRT reporting
system.For calendar year 2019,Plant No.1 reported roughly 23,359 metric tons of CO2 emissions,
while Plant No.2 reported approximately 34,920 metric tons of CO2 emissions.The reports were
electronically submitted on April 10, 2020.
The Sanitation District has completed its annual report for the marine monitoring program as required
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The Sanitation District has completed its annual report for the marine monitoring program as required
by its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit which evaluates and measures
potential impacts to water quality,sediment chemistry,fish and invertebrate community,fish health,
and sediment toxicity.The Sanitation District’s ocean monitoring program has three required
components:Core Monitoring,Regional Monitoring,and Strategic Process Studies,and this
comprehensive program is implemented through rigorous monitoring of benthic sediments for
chemical deposition,changes in biological communities,and the health of fish living near the
Sanitation District’s ocean outfall.Additionally,the program is tasked with profiling plume dynamics
from the effluent discharge and with monitoring water chemistry,oxygen availability,and physical
conditions throughout the water column to ensure regulatory compliance.This report summarizes
data collected from July 2018 through June 2019 and was electronically submitted by the March 15,
2020 deadline.
As the Sanitation District continues to make advancements to the wastewater treatment processes,
our marine monitoring program continues to show improvement of environmental health around the
outfall and outer monitoring area.Water quality measurements demonstrate no negative
environmental impacts from the Sanitation District’s effluent and brine discharge.Sediment
concentrations of metals and organic contaminants were well below the protective thresholds.
Marine invertebrates and fish have shown comparable abundances near the outfall and non-outfall
stations alike.Concentrations of trace metals and chlorinated pesticides in fish tissue (muscle and/or
liver)were well below federal and state human consumption thresholds and comparable across
outfall and non-outfall stations.
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
N/A
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
·2019 Biosolids Management Compliance Report (separate electronic file)
·2019-2019 Annual Pretreatment Program Report Fiscal Year (separate electronic file)
·2019-2020 (July-December) Semi-Annual Pretreatment Program Report Fiscal Year
·Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report 2019
·Annual Emission Report 2019
·2018-19 Marine Monitoring Annual Report (separate electronic file)
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Resource Protection Division
JULY - DECEMBER
Fiscal Year 2019/2020
Semi-Annual
Pretreatment Program
Report
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.0 PERMITS AND CERTIFICATIONS ............................... 1-1
1.1 Introduction ........................................... 1-1
1.2 Class I Permits ........................................ 1-1
1.3 Class II Permits ........................................ 1-1
1.4 Wastehauler Permits .................................... 1-1
1.5 Special Purpose Discharge Permits ......................... 1-1
1.6 Urban Runoff Permits ................................... 1-2
1.7 FOG (Fats, Oil, and Grease) Permits ........................ 1-2
1.8 Discharge Certifications .................................. 1-2
1.9 Summary of Permits and Certifications in Effect ................. 1-2
2.0 ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES .................................. 2-1
2.1 Introduction ........................................... 2-1
2.2 Compliance Inspections .................................. 2-1
2.3 Compliance Meetings ................................... 2-1
2.4 Compliance Requirement Letters ........................... 2-1
2.5 Order to Cease/Terminate Non-Compliance/Discharge ........... 2-1
2.6 Notices of Violation ..................................... 2-2
2.7 Probation Orders ....................................... 2-2
2.8 Enforcement Compliance Schedule Agreement (ECSA) ........... 2-2
2.9 Regulatory Compliance Schedule Agreement (RCSA) ............ 2-2
2.10 Administrative Penalties .................................. 2-3
2.11 Permit Suspension ...................................... 2-3
2.12 Permit Revocation ...................................... 2-3
2.13 Emergency Suspension Order ............................. 2-3
2.14 Civil/Criminal Complaints ................................. 2-3
2.15 Industries with Discharge Violations ......................... 2.4
2.16 Enforcement – Summary by Permittee ....................... 2-5
3.0 SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY (SAWPA) .......... 3-1
3.0 Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) ............... 3-1
3.1 Brine Line System Pretreatment Program Overview .............. 3-1
3.2 SAWPA Pretreatment Program ............................. 3-2
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3.2.1 The City of Beaumont (Beaumont) ..................... 3-2
3.2.2 Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) ................ 3-2
3.2.3 Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) ................... 3-3
3.2.4 Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) .............. 3-5
3.2.5 San Bernardino Municipal Water Department (SBMWD) ..... 3-6
3.2.6 San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (Valley District) 3-6
3.2.7 Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) .......... 3-6
3.2.8 SAWPA Liquid Waste Hauler (LWH) Program) ............ 3-8
3.2.9 Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) ............... 3-9
3.2.10 Yucaipa Valley Water District (YVWD) ................. 3-10
3.3 Permittees in Significant Noncompliance (SNC) ................. 3-10
3.4 Future Projects that will Affect Quantity of Discharge to the Brine
Line System ........................................... 3-11
3.5 SAWPA Special Projects .................................. 3-12
3.6 Brine Wastewater Effluent Characteristics at OCSD’s SARI Metering
Station (SMS) .......................................... 3-12
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1.1 Active Permits and Certifications July 1 - December 31, 2019 ....... 1-3
Table 2.1 Industries with Discharge Violations July 1 – December 31, 2019 .... 2-4
Table 3.1 Summary of SAWPA and Member/Contract Agency Permittees in Significant Noncompliance (SNC), July 1 – December 31, 2019...... 3-11
Table 3.2 SAWPA Daily Average Concentration (mg/L) and Mass (lb/day)
Measured from Weekly Sampling at OCSD’s SARI Metering Station, July – September 2019 ................................... 3-13
Table 3.3 SAWPA Daily Average Concentration (mg/L) and Mass (lbs/day) Measured from Weekly Sampling at OCSD’s SARI Metering Station, October – December 2019 ................................ 3-14
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Monitoring and Compliance Status Report
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Appendix 2 SAWPA Monitoring and Compliance Status Report
chapter 1
PERMITS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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1.0 PERMITS AND CERTIFICATION
1.1 Introduction
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) industrial wastewater discharge permits and certifications provide the means to limit the discharge of specific pollutants from industrial facilities and to establish a pollutant inventory from industrial dischargers. The following sections describe the types and quantities of OCSD permits issued and deactivated for the period July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.
There are seven permit & certification classifications for users that are administrated by OCSD’s Pretreatment Program: Class I Permits, Class II Permits, Wastehauler Discharge Permits, Special Purpose Discharge Permits, Dry Weather Urban Runoff Discharge Permits, Fats/Oil/Grease (FOG) Permits, and Discharge Certifications.
1.2 Class I Permits
During this reporting period, six (6) new permits were issued, and seven (7) permits were deactivated for those users who:
a. are subject to Federal Categorical Pretreatment Standards; or
b. average 25,000 gallons per day or more of regulated process wastewater; or
c. have been determined by the General Manager to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting OCSD’s operation or for violating any pretreatment standard, local limit, or discharge requirement; or
d. may cause, as determined by the General Manager, pass-through or interference with OCSD sewerage facilities.
1.3 Class II Permits
During this reporting period, no new permits were issued, and no permits deactivated for those users who:
a. have a charge for use greater than the ad valorem tax basic levy allocated to OCSD, and
b. discharge waste other than sanitary, and
c. are not otherwise required to obtain a Class I Permit.
1.4 Wastehauler Permits
During this reporting period, four (4) new permits were issued for those users who are engaged in vehicular transport and disposal of acceptable domestic waste into OCSD’s wastehauler station.
1.5 Special Purpose Discharge Permits
During this reporting period, six (6) new permits were issued and eight (8) permits were deactivated for those users who discharge groundwater, subsurface drainage, unpolluted water, or other wastewater to
OCSD’s system. This permit is granted when no alternative method of disposal is reasonably available or to mitigate an environmental risk or a health hazard.
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1.6 Urban Runoff Permits
OCSD accepts the diversion of urban runoff to the sewer for treatment to remediate various public health and environmental problems which are infeasible to economically or practically control through traditional stormwater best management practices. Originally established to protect and improve the recreational waters along Orange County’s coastal shoreline from bacterial pollution, the role of the Dry Weather Urban Runoff Program has expanded to include the mediation of selenium-laden waters reaching the Upper Newport Bay.
The Resource Protection Division administers the Urban Runoff Diversion Program through the issuance of a discharge permit for each of the diversion structures. The permit establishes discharge limits, constituent monitoring, and flow metering requirements, as well as provides guidelines that specifically prohibit storm runoff and authorizes discharge only during periods of dry weather. OCSD also conducts quarterly sampling and analysis of the urban runoff discharges to ensure discharge limit compliance with the various regulated constituents.
There are currently twenty-one (21) active Urban Runoff diversions under permit; three (3) owned and operated by the County of Orange, eleven (11) owned and operated by the City of Huntington Beach, three (3) owned and operated by the Irvine Ranch Water District, three (3) owned and operated by the City of Newport Beach, and one (1) owned and operated by PH Finance (present owner of the Pelican Hill Resort). There were no new diversions added to the Urban Runoff Diversion Program during this reporting period.
1.7 FOG (Fats, Oil, and Grease) Permits
OCSD’s Resource Protection Division facilitated the effort to develop a regional FOG Control Program to regulate the quantity and quality of FOG-laden wastewater that is discharged into the sewerage system
from food service establishments (FSEs). OCSD currently manages the FOG control program for 38 FSEs that discharge directly into OCSD owned trunklines in the City of Orange.
During this reporting period, OCSD renewed eight (8) FOG permits to existing permittees, and one (1)
FOG permittee was deactivated. No new FSEs were identified in OCSD’s direct service area.
1.8 Discharge Certifications
During this reporting period, no new Discharge Certifications were issued, and none were deactivated. One (1) new Zero Discharge Certification was issued, and one (1) deactivated for those industries that have operations subject to a federal category regulated by the EPA, but do not discharge industrial wastewater generated from these operations to the sewer.
1.9 Summary of Permits and Certifications in Effect
A summary of permit and certification activity during the July 1 through December 31, 2019 period, is
shown in Table 1.1.
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TABLE 1.1 – ACTIVE PERMITS AND CERTIFICATIONS July 1 - December 31, 2019 Orange County Sanitation District, Resource Protection Division
Permit / Certification Type New Issuance Deactivated Effective During Reporting Period
Class I (SIU) 6 7 325
Class I Categorical (CIU) 4 5 180
Class I Non-Categorical 2 2 145
Discharge Certification 0 0 2
Zero Discharge Certification 1 1 22
Class II 0 0 21
Wastehauler 4 0 39
Special Purpose 6 8 54
Urban Runoff 0 0 21
FOG 0 1 38
TOTAL 23 24 522
chapter 2
ENFORCEMENT
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2.0 ENFORCEMENT
2.1 Introduction
The goal of the Orange County Sanitation District’s (OCSD) industrial wastewater enforcement program is to bring its permitted industrial users into compliance with OCSD’s Wastewater Discharge Regulations (Ordinance) terms, conditions, and limits, and to control and reduce industrial pollutants. In addition to assessing noncompliance fees, issuing Notices of Violation, and sending compliance letters, other types of enforcement actions are conducted for industrial violators when appropriate. These actions include compliance requirements, compliance inspections, compliance meetings, Probation Orders, Enforcement Compliance Schedule Agreements (ECSAs), Regulatory Compliance Schedule Agreements (RCSAs), Administrative Penalties, Permit Suspension, Permit Revocation, and Emergency Suspension Orders.
This report describes the enforcement actions that OCSD initiated or continued against noncompliant permittees for the semi-annual reporting period of July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.
Appendix 1 of this report, entitled Monitoring and Compliance Status Report, contains information regarding the number of industrial inspections and the number of OCSD and self-monitoring samples taken for each
Class I permittee for the first and second quarters of Fiscal Year 2019/20. Each permittee's name, permit number, and address are given in the first three columns. Additional columns present the North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, applicable pretreatment regulation, the number of performed inspections, the number of completed samples, the pollutant(s) in discharge violations, and other applicable
comments, including name changes and permit issuances/deactivations.
2.2 Compliance Inspections
When a permittee is determined to be violating discharge limits, an engineer and an inspector conduct special inspections to identify and assess the noncompliance issues, require corrective actions, and monitor the progress of those permittees operating under the terms and conditions of ECSAs/RCSAs.
Thirty-seven (37) compliance inspections were conducted during the first and second quarters.
2.3 Compliance Meetings
Compliance meetings are called because of a permittee’s failure to achieve compliance with permit and/or Ordinance discharge, record-keeping, or other requirements. The meetings are held with OCSD staff to discuss issues and proposed solutions.
Fifteen (15) compliance meetings were conducted during the first and second quarters.
2.4 Compliance Requirement Letters
Compliance requirement letters are issued to require a permittee to comply with a specific condition of the permit and/or Ordinance, or to notify the permittee of an enforcement in accordance with the Enforcement Response Plan, such as a compliance meeting.
Twenty-Six (26) compliance requirement letters were issued during the first and second quarters.
2.5 Order to Cease/Terminate Non-Compliance/Discharge
Orders are issued where a permittee is continually non-compliant or has committed one or more significant violations of the permit and/or Ordinance. The Order requires a permittee to comply with a specific condition
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of the permit and/or Ordinance and may notify the permittee of escalated enforcement in accordance with the Enforcement Response Plan, such as a compliance meeting.
Nine (9) orders to cease/terminate non-compliance/discharge were issued during the first and second quarters.
2.6 Notices of Violation
A Notice of Violation (NOV) is a written notification from OCSD that references findings from recent sampling programs and indicates that specific violations of the permittees’ discharge limits have occurred. The NOV is usually accompanied by non-compliance sampling and/or processing fees. The NOV instructs the permittee to take immediate action to correct the problem.
Sixty (60) Notices of Violation were issued in the first and second quarters.
2.7 Probation Orders
Pursuant to Section 603.1 of OCSD’s Ordinance, a Probation Order may be issued if a permittee has violated any terms, conditions, or limits of its discharge permit or OCSD’s Ordinance, or has not paid all amounts
owed to OCSD. The term of the Probation Order may not exceed 90 days and the permittee is required to comply with all directives, conditions, or requirements within the time specified.
One (1) Probation Order was issued in the first and second quarters.
2.8 Enforcement Compliance Schedule Agreement (ECSA)
If a permittee is in noncompliance with the terms, conditions, or limits specified in the permit or the Ordinance
and needs to construct and/or acquire and install equipment related to pretreatment, OCSD may require the permittee to enter into an ECSA. The ECSA contains terms and conditions by which the permittee must operate and specifies dates for construction and/or acquiring and installing the pretreatment equipment and achieving compliance.
One (1) ECSA was issued during the first and second quarters.
2.9 Regulatory Compliance Schedule Agreement (RCSA)
Subsequent to the issuance of an Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit to an industrial user, federal Categorical Pretreatment Standards may be adopted or revised by the EPA, or OCSD may enact revised discharge limits. If the General Manager determines that a permittee would not be in compliance with the newly adopted or revised limits, the permittee may be required to enter into a RCSA with OCSD. The terms and conditions of a RCSA require the permittee to achieve compliance with all new standards by a specific date. RCSAs have a maximum term of two-hundred seventy (270) days.
The issuance of a RCSA may contain terms and conditions including, but not limited to, requirements for installation of pretreatment equipment and facilities, submittal of drawings or reports, waste minimization practices, or other provisions to ensure compliance with OCSD’s Ordinance. While the RCSA is in effect, any discharge by the permittee in violation of the RCSA will require payment of non-compliance sampling fees in accordance with Article 6 of OCSD’s Ordinance.
There were no RCSAs issued during the first and second quarters.
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2.10 Administrative Penalties
Pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54740.5, OCSD may issue an Administrative Complaint against the responsible officer or owner of any permittee that violates any permit condition or effluent limit.
Administrative penalties were issued in two (2) Administrative Compliant Settlement Agreements during the first and second quarters.
2.11 Permit Suspension
OCSD staff may seek permit suspension if a permittee fails to comply with the terms and conditions of an
ECSA, RCSA, or Probation Order; fails to provide reports; or violates any condition or limit of a discharge permit or Ordinance provision. When OCSD believes that grounds exist for permit suspension, the permittee
is notified in writing of the reasons for permit suspension and the date of the permit suspension hearing.
At the hearing, OCSD staff and the permittee are provided the opportunity to present their evidence to the
Hearing Officer. After the hearing, a written determination is made and upon order of suspension the permittee must cease discharge to the sewer for the duration of the suspension.
No permit suspensions were ordered during the first and second quarters.
2.12 Permit Revocation
OCSD staff may seek permit revocation if a permittee fails to comply with the terms and conditions of an ECSA, RCSA, or Probation Order; fails to provide reports; or violates any condition or limit of a discharge permit or Ordinance provision. When OCSD believes that grounds exist for permit revocation, the permittee is notified in writing of the reasons for permit revocation and the date of the permit revocation hearing.
At the hearing, OCSD staff and the permittee are provided the opportunity to present their evidence to the Hearing Officer. After the hearing, a written determination is made and upon order of revocation the permittee must permanently terminate discharge to the sewer and the permit is no longer active.
No permit revocations were ordered during the first and second quarters.
2.13 Emergency Suspension Order
Pursuant to Section 614 of OCSD’s Ordinance, an Emergency Suspension Order may be ordered to stop an actual or impending discharge that presents or may present an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health and welfare of persons or to the environment; may cause interference to OCSD’s sewerage facilities; or may cause OCSD to violate any state or federal law or regulation.
No Emergency Suspension Orders were issued during the first and second quarters.
2.14 Civil/Criminal Complaints
When a permittee intentionally or negligently violates any provision of the Ordinance, permit conditions, or discharge limits, OCSD may petition to the Superior Court for the issuance of a preliminary or permanent restraining order. In addition, OCSD can petition the Court to impose, assess, and recover civil penalties for
each day that violation occurs or seek criminal penalties for illegal disposal in accordance with OCSD’s Ordinance.
No civil/criminal complaints were made during the first and second quarters.
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2.15 Industries with Discharge Violations
The table below lists those facilities with discharge violations between July 1st – December 31st, 2019, and whether the violation(s) exceeded Federal Categorical Standard (FCS) Limits, OCSD Local Limits, or both.
TABLE 2.1 - INDUSTRIES WITH DISCHARGE VIOLATIONS July 1 - December 31, 2019
Orange County Sanitation District, Resource Protection Division
Facility Permit No. Pollutant(s) in Violation Date Exceeded Federal Categorical Limit
Exceeded Local Limit
Advance Tech Plating, Inc. 1-021389 Zinc 08/06/2019 √ √
Aluminum Precision Products, Inc. (Susan) 1-011100 Zinc 11/05/2019 √
Anchen
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Fairbanks) 1-541180 pH 11/08/2019 √
Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Goodyear) 1-600359 Acetone 12/23/2019 √
Arconic Global Fastening Systems Inc. 1-021081 Molybdenum 09/17/2019 √
Molybdenum 09/19/2019 √
Bodycote Thermal Processing 1-031120 Molybdenum 10/30/2019 √
Brea Power II, LLC 1-521837 pH 07/31/2019 √
Bristol Industries 1-021226
Cadmium 07/11/2019 √ √
Nickel 07/11/2019 √ √
Silver 07/11/2019 √ √
Silver 09/06/2019 √
CN 10/29/2019 √
CN amen. 10/29/2019 √
Cadmium 11/14/2019 √
Cadmium 11/20/2019 √
Cadmium 11/27/2019 √
Cadmium 12/04/2019 √
CN amen. 12/04/2019 √
CN amen. 12/12/2019 √
Cadmium 12/27/2019 √
CN 12/27/2019 √
Brothers International Desserts (North) 1-600583 pH 09/09/2019 √
Coast to Coast Circuits, Inc. 1-111129 pH 10/02/2019 √
Corru-Kraft Buena Park
2-032085 & 1-600806 pH 09/12/2019 √
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TABLE 2.1 - INDUSTRIES WITH DISCHARGE VIOLATIONS July 1 - December 31, 2019
Orange County Sanitation District, Resource Protection Division
Facility Permit No. Pollutant(s) in Violation Date
Exceeded
Federal Categorical Limit
Exceeded Local Limit
CP-Carrillo, Inc. (Armstrong) 1-600920 pH 10/25/2019 √
Data Aire, Inc. #2 1-021379 pH 07/25/2019 √
pH 07/26/2019 √
Dr. Smoothie Enterprises - DBA
Bevolution Group
1-600131 pH 08/21/2019 √
Electrolurgy, Inc. 1-071162 Silver 08/28/2019 √
Gemini Industries, Inc. 1-071172 Molybdenum 11/06/2019 √
Hixson Metal Finishing 1-061115 Cadmium 11/19/2019 √ √
Linco Industries, Inc. 1-021253 Zinc 10/15/2019 √
Meggitt, Inc. 1-600006 Lead 08/02/2019 √
National Construction Rentals 1-600652 pH 11/04/2019 √
pH 11/05/2019 √
Republic Waste Services 1-521827
Chromium 07/18/2019 √
Copper 07/18/2019 √
Lead 07/18/2019 √
Nickel 07/18/2019 √
Zinc 07/18/2019 √
Copper 11/07/2019 √
Star Manufacturing
LLC, dba Commercial Metal Forming 1-600653 O&G min. 07/10/2019 √
Stremicks Heritage Foods, LLC 1-021028 pH 11/20/2019 √
Superior Plating 1-021090 CN 08/14/2019 √
Superior Processing 1-021403 Nickel 07/30/2019 √ √
Nickel 12/03/2019 √ √
Thompson Energy Resources, LLC 1-521773 O&G min. 08/28/2019 √
11/13/2019 √
2.16 Enforcement – Summary by Permittee
This section summarizes various enforcement actions conducted for permittees in the first half of FY 2019/20.
Potential enforcement actions include permit revocations, permit suspensions, compliance inspections, compliance meetings, probation orders, enforcement compliance schedule agreements (ECSA), orders to
cease, among others.
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A & R Powder Coating, Inc. (Permit No. 1-021088) A & R Powder Coating, Inc. (A & R) performs powder coating and painting. Cold rolled steel and aluminum parts are brought in by outside customers. The parts are processed through an iron phosphate conversion coating line and then heated briefly in an oven to dry off residual moisture prior to spray painting or powder coating per customer requirements. A & R employs a batch holding tank to store wastewater from the iron
phosphate wash line. The batch is reportedly allowed to sit overnight and checked for zinc concentration with a Hach field test kit periodically, with the results entered onto a logbook. After testing and inspection, the tank is drained the next morning into a small three-stage clarifier. The holding tank is opaque and has a conical bottom for ease of inspection and solids removal, and a cartridge filter system is installed on the inlet plumbing line to remove solids during transfer of the rinse water from the wash line.
In June 2019, A & R Powder Coating (A & R) had a molybdenum violation. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On August 8, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the previous month’s molybdenum noncompliance. On September 4, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and resampling. The iron phosphate
solution used at A & R had previously been identified to be the source of violation as it contained sodium molybdate. During the inspection, A & R mentioned that in mid-August, shortly after receiving the Notice of Violation, A & R pumped out the tanks and clarifier and replaced the iron phosphate solution with a non-molybdate chemical to prevent future violations. The resampling results showed compliance. A & R had no further violations during this reporting period. OCSD will continue to monitor A & R’s discharge
and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Accurate Circuit Engineering (Permit No. 1-011138) Accurate Circuit Engineering (Accurate) is a printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer with an in-house design
and engineering team, as well as large scale manufacturing operations. Accurate manufactures various types of PCBs, including rigid single sided, rigid double-sided, and rigid multilayer. Wastewater is primarily generated by the photo developing operations, etching, scrubbing via hyoki, alkaline cleaning, Cobra bond micro-etch, black oxide line, electroless copper and electrolytic copper plating, screen wash booths, cross-sectional grinding and associated rinses. Pretreatment consists of continuous ion exchange and hydroxide precipitation.
In April 2019, Accurate had silver daily and monthly average discharge limit violations, as well as a copper monthly average discharge limit violation. In May 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the silver daily limit violation. OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which it was determined that the silver
recovery unit was not operating properly and Accurate was not verifying silver compliance before discharging to the sewer. Accurate opted to wastehaul all developer wastewater to avoid future silver violations. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 1, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the April 2019 copper and silver monthly limit violations. Accurate had no further violations during this reporting period. OCSD will continue to monitor Accurate’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Active Plating, Inc. (Permit No. 1-011115) Active Plating, Inc. (Active Plating) is a job shop metal finishing facility. Active Plating performs zinc plating with clear and gold chromate conversion coating on steel, and chemfilm operations on aluminum parts. Parts are generally used in electronics or computer applications. Wastewater is segregated between hexavalent chrome bearing operations and other metal-bearing/alkaline wastestreams. Pretreatment consists of
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chromium reduction, hydroxide precipitation, with settling and flocculation in two parallel clarification tanks. Active Plating has pH and ORP probes connected to an advanced programmable logic controller which automates the treatment system. In April 2018, Active Plating had a zinc violation, and was issued a Notice of Violation. In May 2018, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which the pH and ORP probes were found not operating properly.
OCSD also noted that Active Plating periodically takes one of the clarification tanks off-line for batch treatment or solids removal. When this occurs, floc carry-over into the sample point becomes an issue due to reduced treatment capacity. In June 2018, OCSD held a Compliance Meeting with Active Plating during which the company was required to come up with a long-term solution for implementing effective process controls and
treatment when one clarification tank is offline. The company was also required to submit detailed pretreatment system drawings and an updated facility plot plan.
In October 2018, Active Plating had another zinc violation, and was issued another Notice of Violation. In December 2018, OCSD conducted a follow-up Compliance Inspection during which treatment concerns involving hydraulic capacity of the system were identified. Hence, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements
Letter to Active Plating to address the noted deficiency.
In January 2019, OCSD held a Compliance Meeting with Active Plating to discuss corrective actions. In April 2019, OCSD issued a Probation Order providing deadlines for corrective actions. In June 2019, OCSD issued another Compliance Requirement Letter extending Probation Order deadlines. July 1 – December 31, 2019
On September 4, 2019, OCSD observed a flexible hose discharging city water into Active Plating’s sample point while Active Plating was conducting self-monitoring. Thus, on September 24, 2019, OCSD issued an Order to Cease Noncompliant Discharges requiring the company to take immediate corrective actions to prevent dilution sources. Additionally, on September 24, 2019, OCSD issued a follow-up Compliance Requirements Letter to address Active Plating’s failure to submit documents required in the Probation Order and attend a Compliance Meeting. On October 29, 2019, OCSD held the Compliance Meeting with Active
Plating, during which OCSD informed Active Plating of its intention to issue an Administrative Complaint. Active Plating expressed interest in settling the matters with OCSD. An Administrative Complaint Settlement Agreement will be issued during the next reporting period.
Advance Tech Plating, Inc. (Permit No. 1-021389) Advance Tech Plating, Inc. (ATP) is a job shop metal finishing facility. The facility performs anodizing and passivation on steel and aluminum parts and some copper/brass parts. Operations at ATP start with precleaning and etching, then deoxidizing with muriatic acid and anodizing with sulfuric acid, followed by chem filming and dye coloring per customer specification. To protect the dyed surface, the parts are dipped in a clear anoseal followed by final rinsing and drying. Majority of the wastewater is generated from the rinsing operations. ATP operates a continuous and a batch pretreatment system which consists of chrome reduction, pH adjustment, flocculation, metal precipitation and clarification. ATP utilizes a filter press for sludge dewatering. In May 2019, ATP had pH violations and major zinc, copper, and nickel daily and monthly average discharge limit violations. OCSD issued ATP Notices of Violation along with an Order to Cease Noncompliant Discharges due to the severity of the violations. OCSD also conducted a Compliance Inspection during which ATP was directed to stop noncompliant discharges and determine the cause of the violations. ATP submitted a response letter indicating that a clogged discharge tube on the sodium hydroxide metering pump led to a low pH and, hence, incomplete treatment of metals. ATP’s corrective actions included installation of a low
pH alarm and a recirculation line, which would allow ATP to recirculate noncompliant wastewater back into the treatment tanks.
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In June 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirement Letter directing ATP to attend a Compliance Meeting to discuss the violations. During the Compliance Meeting, ATP was directed to take the following additional corrective measures: automating the low pH recirculation line with, having a qualified operator present during all discharge hours, maintaining the pretreatment tanks, good housekeeping, and performing a hydraulic evaluation of the pretreatment system.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 9, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter requiring ATP to have a qualified operator present during all discharge hours, maintain the pretreatment tanks, have good housekeeping, and perform a hydraulic evaluation of the pretreatment system by the end of August 2019. On August 6, 2019, ATP had multiple major zinc violations. On August 8 and August 21, 2019, Notices of Violation were issued to ATP
to address the May 2019 monthly limit violations and the most recent zinc violations, respectively. On September 9, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which ATP attributed the violation to malfunctioning pH and ORP controllers. The malfunction was due to an issue with the grounding of the controller which was immediately fixed upon discovery. OCSD once more emphasized the importance of installation of pH alarm and automatic controller to prevent future violations and required ATP to record and maintain a batch treatment log on site. ATP also mentioned that due to lack of a qualified operator on the
second shift, the facility plans to operate the continuous pretreatment system only during the first shift. During the second shift, all generated industrial wastewater is to be routed to the batch treatment tank. The operator then treats the batch the following day and will gradually bleed the partially treated wastewater to the continuous system.
The installation of a low/high pH alarm and automatic controller was completed and confirmed on October 7, 2019. At OCSD’s direction, ATP conducted multi-day sampling starting October 7, 2019 until October 12, 2019 to verify compliance after the installation. The multi-day sampling results showed compliance. On November 4, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the August 2019 zinc monthly limit violation. Furthermore, OCSD increased the frequency of ATP’s heavy metals self-monitoring requirements from
monthly to weekly effective December 1, 2019.
OCSD will continue to monitor ATP’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Alliance Medical Products, Inc. (Permit No. 1-541182) Alliance Medical Products, Inc. (Alliance) is a manufacturer of medical surgical devices along with aqueous
and injectable drugs which are produced under aseptic conditions. Medical devices include corneal storage media, ocular implants and other clinical products. Other manufactured items include medical delivery devices, sterile ointments and gels, as well as several clinical products that are considered combination products by the FDA. Wastewater is generated from the aseptic sterile filling process, cleaning of glassware in the labs, production of steam for the autoclaves, rinsing and cleaning of manufacturing equipment and tooling, and surplus injection water not utilized during a production run. The wastewater is discharged to the sewer without any form of pretreatment. In June 2019, Alliance had a pH violation. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 9, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the previous month’s pH violation. On August 2, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which Alliance indicated that the source of the violation is the Clean in Place (CIP) process. The current process at Alliance uses a Jensen CIP system, which operates on a selector switch scheme. Alliance determined that an operator selected the wrong position on the drain switch and incorrectly diverted low pH rinse water to the drain. On August 7, 2019, Alliance submitted a corrective action letter, which included implementation of a new batch process where all CIP wastewater will be discharged to a waste drum. This wastewater will be analyzed for pH and will be discharged to the drain only if the wastewater is within an allowable pH range.
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During the investigation of the probable source of the pH violation, OCSD instructed Alliance to prepare a plumbing plan of the facility to determine all the wastewater discharge points. As a result of this study, it was determined that Alliance’s sample point is not representative of the discharge at the facility. OCSD will issue a Compliance Requirements Letter during the next reporting period to address the sample point issue. Aluminum Precision Products, Inc. - Susan (Permit No. 1-011100) Aluminum Precision Products, Inc. – Susan (Aluminum Precision) manufactures parts for the aerospace, automotive, commercial, military/defense, recreational, and transportation industries utilizing hot press forging techniques. Support services include assembly, CNC machining, engineering, mold making, painting,
and plating. Some metal finishing and painting operations are performed offsite by outside vendors. The company performs cleaning/chemical etching on forged parts using acidic and caustic solutions, however, these finishing operations default to forming regulations. Wastewater is generated by multiple stage countercurrent rinses following the etching/deoxidation operations, the spray rinse following the dye penetrant testing/inspection, and the spent solutions from the vibratory deburring operations. Pretreatment at Aluminum Precision consists of a continuous hydroxide precipitation system. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On November 5, 2019, Aluminum Precision had a zinc violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on November 26, 2019. On December 17, 2019, Aluminum Precision submitted a written description of the cause of the violation and the corrective actions taken by the company. Aluminum Precision attributed the
violation to a faulty pH probe in the receiving/pH adjustment tank. The pH probe had since been replaced and an additional probe was installed in the discharge tank as well. Aluminum Precision also purchased two hand-held pH meters and stopped using pH strips for compliance confirmation in the receiving and discharge tanks. Additional corrective actions included setting an alarm in the discharge tank when the pH drops below 9.0 or raises above 10.0, and training operators to ensure they understand the changes made and the steps to follow when the pH alarms are triggered. Aluminum Precision also conducted multi-day sampling, the
results of which all showed compliance. Aluminum Precision had no further violations during this reporting period. OCSD will continue to monitor Aluminum Precision’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Fairbanks (Permit No. 1-541180) Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Fairbanks (Anchen Fairbanks) manufactures pharmaceutical tablets and capsules. The manufacturing process includes weighing, mixing, granulation, drying, blending, compression, coating, and encapsulation (for capsules). Wastewater is generated by the cleaning of the equipment used in the production operations. Anchen Fairbanks does not have a pretreatment system and relies solely on best management practices in handling solvents used at the facility. Out of the five volatile organic compounds regulated under the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing federal category, acetone is the main constituent of concern at Anchen Fairbanks. When acetone is used in a formulation, it is also used to clean out residues in the mixing/blending equipment. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On November 8, 2019, Anchen Fairbanks had a pH violation. OCSD will issue a Notice of Violation for this noncompliance during the next reporting period.
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Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Goodyear (Permit No. 1-600359) Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Goodyear (Anchen) manufactures pharmaceutical tablets and capsules. The manufacturing process includes weighing, mixing, granulation, drying, blending, compression, coating, and encapsulation (for capsules). Wastewater is generated by the cleaning of the equipment used in the production operations. Anchen does not have a pretreatment system and relies solely on best management
practices in handling solvents used at the facility. Out of the five volatile organic compounds regulated under the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing federal category, acetone is the main constituent of concern at Anchen. When acetone is used in a formulation, it is also used to clean out residues in the mixing/blending equipment. In January 2019, Anchen had acetone daily and monthly average discharge limit violations. In February 2019, a Notice of Violation was issued for the acetone daily limit violation. In March 2019, OCSD conducted
a Compliance Inspection during which Anchen indicated that the company has not been able to determine the exact cause or source of the exceedance, although it can most likely be attributed to Anchen staff’s failure to follow proper equipment cleaning procedures. In April 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the January 2019 acetone monthly limit violation. OCSD also issued a Compliance Requirement Letter and held
a Compliance Meeting with Anchen during which Anchen indicated that they have reminded their staff to follow proper waste handling procedures. Anchen also reminded their Technical Services and QC Laboratory
group leaders that discharge of chemicals into any building’s floor drains, sinks, and fume hood cup sinks is prohibited. OCSD advised Anchen that the company may be required to install pretreatment equipment if the facility continues to be noncompliant. In May 2019, Anchen notified OCSD via an email that the main product line at the Goodyear facility has been transferred to Anchen’s Fairbanks facility. OCSD issued
another Compliance Requirements Letter directing Anchen to increase the frequency of acetone self-monitoring from semi-annual to quarterly, effective June 2019. OCSD revised Anchen’s permit to reflect this
increased self-monitoring frequency for acetone. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On December 23, 2019, Anchen Goodyear had another acetone violation.
OCSD will issue a Notice of Violation and pursue escalated enforcement action during the next reporting period. Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Jeronimo (Permit No. 1-541179)
Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Jeronimo (Anchen Jeronimo) manufactures pharmaceutical tablets and capsules. The manufacturing process includes weighing, mixing, granulation, drying, blending, compression, coating, and encapsulation (for capsules). Wastewater is generated by the cleaning of the equipment used in the production operations. Anchen Jeronimo does not have a pretreatment system and relies solely on best management practices in handling solvents used at the facility. Out of the five volatile organic compounds regulated under the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing federal category, acetone is the main constituent of concern at Anchen Jeronimo. When acetone is used in a formulation, it is also used to clean out residues in the mixing/blending equipment. July 1 – December 31, 2019 In August 2019, Anchen Jeronimo had an acetone monthly average discharge limit violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on November 7, 2019. On December 5, 2019, Anchen Jeronimo submitted a corrective action report indicating that the company has not been able to determine the exact cause or source of the exceedance. Anchen Jeronimo also stated that the company has reduced the amount of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA – which can lead to acetone generation) used in production, removed the laboratory fume hood cup sinks, and will conduct quarterly audits to ensure that there is no future acetone violation. OCSD will pursue escalated enforcement action during the next reporting period as a result of the continued noncompliance.
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Arconic Global Fasteners & Rings, Inc. (Permit No. 1-021081) Arconic Global Fasteners & Rings, Inc. (Arconic) manufactures aluminum, titanium, and steel fasteners. Wastewater-generating processes include cadmium, copper, silver, nickel and zinc plating, potassium
permanganate treatment, cyanide stripping, glycol lubricant coating, acid stripping, chromate conversion coating, deburring, quenching, miscellaneous cleaning (mop water), acid/alkaline cleaning, and air scrubbing. Arconic’s continuous pretreatment system consists of pH adjustment, cyanide destruction, chromium reduction, clarification, and sludge dewatering using a filter press. Separate, dedicated pretreatment systems are used including electrowinning (for silver plating) and oil/water separation.
In September 2017, Arconic had a cyanide (amenable) violation. In December 2017, OCSD conducted a compliance inspection and routine sampling during which the sampling method/location for cyanide sampling was discussed and the cyanide treatment system was found to be adequately working. The sampling results showed compliance. In February 2018, Arconic sent OCSD a letter contesting the cyanide violation. After a
comprehensive review, OCSD concluded that the sample result was valid, and therefore the violation was upheld.
In February 2019, Arconic had cadmium and molybdenum violations. In June 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and resampling, during which Arconic identified a lubricant product in use at the facility as the likely source of the molybdenum violation. The resampling results showed compliance. However,
routine sampling conducted later that month showed another molybdenum violation. Arconic also exceeded its cyanide (amenable) monthly average discharge limit in June 2019.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On August 12, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the June 2019 molybdenum noncompliance. On August 29, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which Arconic detailed another operation that is a possible source of molybdenum, which was the cleaning of dip baskets with dry-film
lubricant (containing molybdenum) in one of the rinses. Arconic has trained its staff to clean the baskets in the molten salt bath specifically designed for that purpose. On September 3, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the June 2019 cyanide (amenable) monthly limit violation. On September 18, 2019, Arconic forwarded a corrective action report, which stated that the company had re-evaluated the cyanide treatment equipment and replaced the ORP and pH measurement
equipment to improve performance. Arconic performed voluntary self-monitoring for three days from September 17-19, 2019. The sampling showed molybdenum violations on the 17th and 19th, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on October 3, 2019. On November 7, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter requiring Arconic to attend a Compliance Meeting on December 3, 2019. During the meeting, Arconic detailed efforts taken to date intended to improve compliance including: employee training, replaced control and treatment equipment (ORP, pH and new microfiltration media), substitution of cooling tower additive to a non-molybdenum chemical, and the implementation of on-site laboratory molybdenum testing of the suspect solutions prior to discharge. On December 12, 2019, Arconic submitted a letter summarizing the afore-mentioned corrective actions. On October 21, 2019 Arconic was published as significantly non-compliant for the 2018-2019 reporting period due to chronic and acute molybdenum discharge violations that occurred on February 20, 2019 and June 19, 2019. OCSD will also continue to monitor Arconic’s discharge and compliance status in the upcoming year to determine if additional enforcement is necessary.
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Aseptic Technology, LLC (Permit No. 1-501002) Aseptic Technology, LLC (Aseptic) is a beverage and dietary supplements manufacturer. Due to a delinquency in making timely payments for user charges, in January 2016, the OCSD Board of Directors approved a 12-month payment agreement with Aseptic in the amount of $199,228.03. Aseptic made timely payments in accordance with the agreement and completed the 12-month schedule as of January 2017.
However, Aseptic Technology failed to make payments against quarterly invoices after January 2017; thereby necessitating a second payment agreement request in July 2017 for delinquent amounts totaling $451,161.54. The second payment agreement also required Aseptic to remit timely payments against new obligations occurring during the term of the agreement. In January 2018, Aseptic requested a third payment agreement for delinquencies owed in the amount of
$252,315.72. This payment agreement request was authorized, and it required a letter of credit and a stipulation that current invoices were to be paid in a timely manner. As a result of the payment agreement, a typical two-year Class 1 permit was not issued to Aseptic, and the permit was renewed for only three months-at-a-time.
Due to Aseptic’s repeated failure to make timely payments pursuant to the third payment agreement, OCSD
did not renew the permit which was expiring end of March 2019. In April and May 2019, OCSD conducted Compliance Inspections during which OCSD noted that Aseptic continued to discharge industrial wastewater to the sewer. In April 2019, OCSD issued Aseptic an Order to Cease Discharge Without a Valid Permit. When a payment was finally received in May 2019, the then expired permit was renewed with a new expiration
date set for the end of that month. This permit was not renewed again due to the facility’s non-payment of user charges. In June 2019, OCSD issued another Order to Cease Discharge Without a Valid Permit and
held a Compliance Meeting during which Aseptic agreed to settle the violations associated with discharging without a valid permit.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 11, 2019, OCSD issued another Order to Cease Discharge Without a Valid Permit due to Aseptic’s
failure to make full payment of past due amounts. On August 29, 2019, OCSD issued a Settlement Agreement to Aseptic for a settlement of $185,000.00 for discharging without a valid permit between April 1 and June 17, 2019. Aseptic has been making monthly payment towards these negotiated penalties, however, Aseptic has not paid the overdue user charges; hence, on September 9, 2019, OCSD issued another Order to Cease/Terminate Discharge Without a Valid Permit. Aseptic continued to discharge without a valid permit through the end of the reporting period, and therefore, OCSD will escalate enforcement during the next period.
Auto-Chlor System of Washington, Inc. (Permit No. 1-511384) Auto-Chlor System of Washington, Inc. manufactures soaps and detergents through chemical blending operations, and conducts packaging and distribution operations from bulk quantities to smaller containers. In addition, the company provides commercial dishwashing and laundering services. Auto-Chlor operates a batch pretreatment system. In June 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and observed a hard-plumbed city water connection into Auto-Chlor’s batch treatment tank. Auto-Chlor stated that city water was being added to the batch tank during treatment of wastewater generated onsite to make the water level high enough for treatment. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On September 24, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter requiring Auto-Chlor to take corrective actions to change the treatment operations and procedures, and prevent any dilution sources from affecting the quality of industrial wastewater discharged into the sewer. Auto-Chlor was required to submit a corrective action report by October 15, 2019.
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OCSD will follow up on Auto-Chlor’s corrective action in the next reporting period. B. Braun Medical, Inc. (West/Lake) (Permit No. 1-541183) B. Braun Medical, Inc. (West/Lake) (B. Braun West) manufactures pharmaceutical intravenous fluid and the
packaging for the fluid. The manufacturing process includes mixing, filling, sterilization, and packaging of aqueous injectable and parenteral pharmaceutical products. The packages are sprayed and bath-sterilized before they are placed on pallets and collected for shipment. Waste from the sterilization process consists of condensate that accumulates on the packages during the cooling process, and the water drained weekly from the heat exchangers.
In October 2018, B. Braun West had a pH violation, and was issued a Notice of Violation. In December 2018, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which B. Braun West indicated that multiple sources could have contributed to the pH violation, including the shredding facility and the internal IV bag process. B. Braun West submitted a letter describing corrective actions, which included installation of a new pH adjustment
system.
OCSD directed B. Braun West to complete installation of the pH adjustment system by end of January 2019, which B. Braun West failed to comply with. In April 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirement Letter directing B. Braun to submit an interim compliance proposal by the end of the month and to install a temporary pH adjustment system by the end of May 2019, both of which B. Braun completed.
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OCSD directed B. Braun to submit the proposal for the permanent pretreatment system by the end of June 2019, and to complete installation by end of November 2019, both of which B. Braun completed. During previous compliance inspections at B. Braun, OCSD observed discharge of stormwater into the sewer system, which is prohibited by OCSD’s Ordinance. On July 24, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirement Letter directing B. Braun West to propose a stormwater mitigation plan to prevent further
discharge of stormwater to the sewer system. B. Braun was required to submit the proposal by August 31, 2019 and install the proposed solution by October 15, 2019. B. Braun proposed to install a diverter valve that will be actuated prior to a rain event and will divert stormwater to an above ground holding tank. The contents of the tank will either be waste-hauled or discharged to the sewer system after receiving authorization from OCSD. B. Braun completed these requirements by the specified due dates. On December 3, 2019, OCSD conducted a follow-up Compliance Inspection and confirmed that the stormwater
mitigation system and the new permanent pretreatment system were operational and appeared to be properly maintained. OCSD will continue to monitor B. Braun West’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Beo-Mag Plating (Permit No. 1- 511370) Beo-Mag Plating (Beo-Mag) performs surface finishing on customer supplied parts made from aluminum, mild steel, and die-cast zinc. Beo-mag is a metal finishing job shop specializing in decorative chrome and gold plating. The restoration of motorcycle and classic automobile parts accounts for approximately 80% of their business, and the remaining percentage consists of small volume commercial work such as bathroom fixtures and other assorted parts. The processing of a steel or die-cast zinc part includes polishing, electrocleaning, cyanide copper strike, acid copper plating, manual buffing, alkaline cleaning to remove the buffing residue, nickel plating, and finally chrome plating. The chrome plating of a typical aluminum part proceeds by polishing, alkaline cleaning, Aluma acid etch, deoxidation, zincate, copper plating, buffing, alkaline cleaning to remove the buffing residue, nickel plating, and finally chrome plating. All wet operations are conducted manually using typical rack and wire plating techniques. The effluent discharge at Beo-Mag is generated by aqueous fume scrubbing, various spent process solutions, and the associated rinse wastestreams.
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In January 2019, Beo-Mag had cyanide (total) daily and monthly average discharge limit violations and was issued Notices of Violation accordingly. In March 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and noted that corrective actions had been implemented by the facility to address the cyanide issue. July 1 – December 31, 2019
Beo-Mag submitted its permit renewal application on November 6, 2019, which was six days past the extended due date of October 31, 2 019. Hence, on November 18, 2019, OCSD issued a letter informing Beo-Mag that a $500 fee will be assessed for late submittal of the permit application, in accordance with OCSD’s Ordinance No. 51.
Beo-Mag had no further discharge violations during this reporting period. OCSD will continue to monitor Beo-Mag’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Bodycote Thermal Processing (permit No. 1-031120)
Bodycote Thermal Processing (Bodycote) performs oven and furnace operation, metal brazing, quenching, freezing, and metal heat treating. The parts are either placed in the ovens to be aged, or treated with sodium nitrate, glycol and hot/cold water. After these first main steps, parts are either placed in the freezer (for customer pickup), or straightened/molded in the shop area. Wastewater is generated from the treatment rinse tank line, or the quench tank overflow. Bodycote has large quench tanks or sumps where the parts are submerged to be quenched. Any overflow from these quench tanks is routed to the water/glycol separation
tanks where glycol is separated from water to be recycled back into the tanks. After the separation process, wastewater is routed through a settling box to remove solids before being discharged to the sewer. June 1 – December 31, 2019 On October 30, 2019, Bodycote had a molybdenum violation for which a Notice of Violation was issued on November 22, 2019. A Compliance Inspection was conducted on December 10, 2019. During the inspection, Bodycote indicated that no source for the violation was identified. Bodycote was directed to conduct informational sampling from their rinses and quench tanks to investigate the cause of violation. The results showed only low concentrations of molybdenum in the tanks. The cause of violation seems to be excessive solid settlement in the settling box which lead to carry over into the sample box. Bodycote had performed voluntary sampling in December 2019, and OCSD performed a resampling on December 19, 2019
with compliant results. In the next reporting period, OCSD will amend Bodycote’s permit to add molybdenum self-monitoring requirements, and a requirement to clean out both settling and sample boxes on a weekly basis.
OCSD will continue to monitor Bodycote’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Brea Power II, LLC (Permit No. 1-521837) Brea Power II, LLC (Brea Power) produces electricity from landfill gas extracted from the adjacent landfill, firing the gas in boilers to produce steam for use in turbines and the production of electricity. Wastewater is generated from a combination of cooling tower blow down, boiler blow down, and landfill gas condensate (LFG). Pretreatment on site includes a caustic dosage to the LFG to raise the pH within the range of 6.0-12.0. Hydrogen Peroxide is also injected downstream at the oily water separator on-site to minimize sulfide generation. A chemical mix is also injected downstream of the sample point to control hydrogen sulfide generation in OCSD’s sewer system.
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July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 31, 2019, Brea Power had a pH violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on August 12, 2019. On August 27, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which Brea Power indicated that the source of the pH violation was due to a pH electrode failure. On August 28, 2019, Brea Power submitted a corrective action report stating that the pH electrode had been replaced. The resampling result
showed compliance. OCSD will continue to monitor Brea Power’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Bristol Industries (Permit No. 1-021226)
Bristol Industries (Bristol) manufactures military specification fasteners, including nuts, bolts, washers, and rivets, as well as airplane window channels. Wastewater is generated from the metal finishing and aluminum forming operations, which include acid/alkaline cleaning, plating (silver, copper, nickel, chromium, and cadmium), anodizing, deburring, and associated rinses. Bristol operates a batch and a continuous pretreatment system. The continuous pretreatment system consists of an equalization tank, chrome
reduction, cyanide destruction, hydroxide precipitation, pH adjustment, an effluent pH controller and recorder, final polishing filter, filter press, Lamella clarifier, and an electrowinning system. The batch treatment system is used to treat spent process solutions. In 2017, Bristol completed construction of a new building to house new process and rinse tanks that would eventually replace all their aging tanks. Bristol also completed installation of a new state-of-the-art
pretreatment system which was intended to replace their existing one. The new system consists of a continuous ion exchange (IX) system for heavy metals removal, and batch treatment for IX regeneration waste, chrome reduction, and cyanide destruction. The new IX system allows Bristol to recycle most of their rinses and thus save water.
In June and July 2017, Bristol had cyanide (amenable) violations. In August 2017, Bristol had a cadmium
violation. Bristol submitted a root cause analysis and corrective action report for the cyanide violations. The report attributed the violations to inadequate retention time due to high production and high flow rate during those two days, aggravated by low oxidation reduction potential (ORP) in stage 1 and high ORP in stage 2, thus causing incomplete destruction of cyanide. Bristol’s corrective actions consisted of adjusting the ORP
and pH in both stage 1 and stage 2 during heavy production days to ensure complete treatment of cyanide. Bristol conducted multi-day sampling to confirm the efficiency of their modifications / corrective actions and
the test results all showed compliance.
In September 2017, OCSD conducted a compliance inspection and resampling, during which Bristol indicated that the pretreatment system operators had been trained on the proper pH and ORP settings for treatment of
the cyanide-bearing wastestreams. However, the resampling results detected a nickel violation. Bristol submitted another root cause analysis and corrective action report to address the August 2017 cadmium violation. During the investigation, Bristol staff discovered that the blade in the batch treatment tank was not connected to the mixer shaft, and therefore no mixing was occurring in the batch tank. The mixer blade
detached due to loosened fasteners. Bristol immediately fixed the problem and conducted resampling for cadmium. The resampling results showed compliance.
In October 2017, OCSD conducted resampling for nickel and the results showed compliance. Bristol
submitted a third root cause analysis and corrective action report to address the nickel violation. The report cited inadequate pH and ORP setpoints as the cause of the violation. Corrective actions consisted of
increasing the pH, reducing the ORP, and conducting in-house testing of each treated batch for compliance before discharging the effluent to the sewer.
In April 2018, Bristol had another cyanide (amenable) violation. In June 2018, OCSD conducted another
compliance inspection, during which Bristol submitted another root cause analysis and corrective action report to address the violation. The report identified the source of the cyanide amenable violation to several
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operational issues and issues with ORP probes. Corrective actions consisted of weekly calibration of the ORP probes, maintenance of calibration record logs, updating of treatment unit operating instructions to include calibration frequency, additional operator training, and additional team leader verification for probe check and record-keeping. In September 2018, Bristol had another cyanide violation. In October 2018, OCSD issued an Order to Cease
Noncompliant Discharges and held a Compliance Meeting with Bristol, during which the company attributed the source of the cyanide violation to an overflow situation at the cyanide treatment unit. In November 2018, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter directing Bristol to submit a pretreatment system evaluation and proposal for improvements. Bristol’s proposed improvements included installation of an equalization tank
in the cyanide treatment unit to provide adequate treatment capacity.
In December 2018, Bristol had another cadmium daily discharge limit violation and a monthly cadmium mass limit violation, as well as another cyanide violation. Bristol submitted a root cause analysis and corrective action report to address the violations. The report identified the resin beds in the metal scavenger resin system for the cyanide treatment as the source of the cadmium violation. Bristol indicated that the resin beds
were found to be fouling with a precipitant, which caused channeling in the resin beds allowing treated cyanide wastewater to travel through the beds with little to no contact with the resins for metal removal. Corrective
actions consist of resin bed rotation and changes based on the analysis of effluent from cyanide and the metal scavenger system sample point. In January 2019, Bristol had cadmium, cyanide (amenable and total), and silver daily and monthly average
discharge limit violations. In February 2019, Bristol had further cadmium, silver, and pH violations. In March 2019, Bristol had further cadmium daily and monthly average discharge limit violations.
OCSD issued several Notices of Violation for the aforementioned violations between February and April 2019.
In March 2019, OCSD also issued a Second Order to Cease Noncompliant Discharges in response to the recurring violations and repeated pretreatment system failure on site. In April 2019, OCSD held a second
Compliance Meeting during which OCSD informed Bristol of the agency’s determination that the recent compliance issues were caused by inadequate hydraulic capacity of Bristol’s existing pretreatment system,
lack of process control of the pretreatment equipment, disconnect between the upstream production processes and the pretreatment system processes, and the lack of a complete facility wastewater process
review to correct the earlier violations. OCSD also informed Bristol of its intention to issue an Administrative Complaint and provided Bristol the option to enter into a Settlement Agreement and an Enforcement and
Compliance Schedule Agreement with OCSD, in lieu of an Administrative Complaint, to settle the violations that occurred from June 2017 through March 2019.
In June 2019, Bristol had further cyanide (total), cadmium, silver, and pH violations. That month, OCSD
issued a Notice of Violation for the March 2019 cadmium and silver monthly mass limit violations.
In general, OCSD has conducted multiple inspections at the facility during previous reporting periods and found that Bristol continues to experience pretreatment system failure and operational control issues onsite.
Additionally, OCSD found that Bristol continued to make several process modifications onsite without prior notification to OCSD.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 1, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the April 2019 silver monthly mass limit violation. On July 11, 2019, Bristol had further cadmium, nickel and silver violations. On July 17, 2019, OCSD issued a Third Order to Cease Noncompliant Discharges in response to the continued pretreatment system failure, operational issues, and recurring violations. On August 12, 2019, OCSD issued Notices of Violation for the June 2019 cyanide, cadmium, pH, and silver violations, as well as for the July 2019 cadmium, nickel and silver violations. On August 13, 2019, OCSD held a third Compliance Meeting during which OCSD instructed Bristol to conduct a complete process study to evaluate the adequacy of the existing pretreatment system and then
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develop a plan to ensure compliance with the permit limits. OCSD informed Bristol that the company has repeatedly approached corrective actions in a piece-meal fashion which has caused additional permit violations and equipment issues. OCSD reiterated that a comprehensive evaluation of the facility is required to prevent continued non-compliance. The Settlement Agreement was issued on May 29, 2019 and became effective on August 8, 2019. On September 12, 2019, OCSD issued the Enforcement and Compliance Schedule Agreement (ECSA) to Bristol. As required in the Settlement Agreement, Bristol continued to complete the ECSA requirements in a timely manner. Where more time was needed to complete further analysis, OCSD provided extensions to the schedule. However, during this ECSA period, Bristol continued to experience violations of mass emission
rate limits. On September 6, 2019, Bristol had a silver mass violation. On October 29, 2019, Bristol had cyanide (amenable and total) mass limit violations. The Notices of Violation for these two mass violations
will be issued in the next reporting period. On November 14, 2019, and November 20, 2019, Bristol had cadmium mass violations. On November 27, 2019, Bristol had a cadmium violation.
On November 30, 2019, Bristol submitted their pretreatment system modification proposal. OCSD had
concerns with the proposal pertaining to the volume of wastewater discharged to the cyanide system, segregation of the cyanide-related backwashes, and failure mode analysis of the new system. On December 4, 2019, Bristol had another cadmium violation. On December 12, 2019, Bristol had further
cadmium violation plus a cyanide (amenable) violation. On December 27, 2019, Bristol had a cyanide (total) violation.
On December 30, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the November 2019 cadmium mass violations.
The Notices of Violation for the other exceedances will be issued in the next reporting period.
On October 21, 2019 Bristol was published as significantly non-compliant for the 2018-2019 reporting period due to acute Cadmium discharge violations on December 6, 2018, January 8, 2019, February 5, 2019, and March 26, 2019, as well as an acute CN discharge violation on August 3, 2018.
OCSD will hold another Compliance Meeting with Bristol in the next reporting period to discuss OCSD’s concerns with the company’s pretreatment system modification proposal and their recent and ongoing
violations.
Brothers International Desserts (North) (Permit No. 1-600583) Brothers International Desserts (Brothers North) is an ice-cream and frozen novelty manufacturer. Most of the wastewater is generated by the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment used for the manufacturing processes. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On September 9, 2019, Brothers North had a pH violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on October 14, 2019. Prior to this violation, Brothers North had already informed OCSD of their intention to install a new pH adjustment system on-site due to another pH violation for their other clarifier (issued under separate Permit No. 1-600582 for Brothers North). OCSD will conduct a follow-up Compliance Inspection during the next reporting period to determine Brothers North’s progress and compliance status.
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Brothers International Desserts (West) (Permit No. 1-600582) Brothers International Desserts (Brothers West) is an ice-cream and frozen novelty manufacturer. Most of the wastewater is generated by the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment used for the manufacturing processes.
In June 2019, Brothers had pH violations. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 10, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the previous month’s pH violations. On August 5, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which Brothers West indicated that the clarifier was
not pumped out according to the company’s agreed schedule, and the long retention and ensuing fermentation of accumulated solids in the clarifier caused the pH violations. OCSD reminded Brothers West that the company may be required to install pre-treatment equipment if their facility discharges continue to be non-compliant. On August 13, 2019, Brothers West submitted their corrective action to address the pH violation. Corrective actions included maintaining the clarifier frequently and the installation of a pH adjustment system on-site.
OCSD will conduct a follow-up Compliance Inspection during the next reporting period to determine Brothers West’s progress and compliance status.
Cadillac Plating, Inc. (Permit No. 1-021062) Cadillac Plating, Inc. (Cadillac) is a job shop metal finishing facility. Wastewater-generating processes include alkaline and acid chloride zinc plating, bright tin plating, bright nickel plating, sulfuric anodizing, alkaline cleaning, acid activation, chromate conversion coating, chemfilm, and associated rinses. The facility engages in rack plating only. The facility operates a continuous hydroxide pretreatment system that consists of pH adjustment, chrome reduction, flocculent addition, clarification, and sludge dewatering with a filter press.
Spent solutions are treated in a batch pretreatment system, with the effluent routed through the continuous pretreatment system for further treatment. In January 2017, OCSD conducted a compliance inspection during which numerous pretreatment system deficiencies and violations were found. OCSD issued an Order to Cease Noncompliant Discharges to Cadillac followed by a compliance meeting and issuance of a Probation Order in February 2017. In March
2017, OCSD conducted a joint probation search with representatives from the Orange County District Attorney’s office, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), and Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA). As a result of numerous safety violations, OSHA issued an Order Prohibiting Use (OPU). Through 2017 and 208, OCSD conducted inspections to confirm the completion of the requirements from the
Probation Order. The continuous pretreatment system was found to be operating in a safe and controlled manner with no indication of overflow, short-circuiting, or slug loading. The batch treatment system was operational as well and appeared to be properly maintained. Log sheets for the batch treatment system were being kept on site and were up to date. In October 2018, Cadillac had a zinc violation. In December 2018, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection
during which multiple deficiencies were noted including missing or illegible process tank labels, a lack of pretreatment system vessel structural integrity that could lead to treatment bypass, and unidentified noncompliant wastewater. OCSD also noted that that one of the pretreatment operators failed to obtain qualified treatment operator certification as required by the Probation Order. Additionally, Cadillac had failed
to provide a wastewater characterization for the processing lines prior to using them.
In April 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter to address the deficiencies noted during the last reporting period. Shortly thereafter, OCSD conducted a follow-up Compliance Inspection and observed further noncompliance issues including pH probes out of calibration; lack of an automated pH adjustment system and final pH chart recorder; prohibited use of flexible hosing; and process line modifications
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implemented without written notification to OCSD. In mid-April 2019, OCSD issued an Order to Cease Noncompliant Discharges directing Cadillac to attend a Compliance Meeting later that month. In May 2019, OCSD issued a second Compliance Requirements Letter requiring Cadillac to correct the noncompliance issues and deficiencies by the end of the month, as discussed during the compliance meeting. In early June 2019, OCSD conducted another Compliance Inspection and found remaining deficiencies. During a follow-up inspection later that month, OCSD confirmed that Cadillac had finally completed all requirements.
However, OCSD routine sampling in June 2019 detected a nickel violation. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On August 12, 2019, a Notice of Violation was issued for the nickel exceedance that occurred the previous month. On August 29, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which multiple deficiencies
were noted including an uncalibrated pH meter, unqualified operators operating the pretreatment system, process changes without written notification to OCSD, and a loss of process control due to pretreatment system capacity issues. As a result of these pretreatment deficiencies, on September 24, 2019, OCSD issued a letter directing Cadillac to attend a Compliance Meeting on October 15, 2019. On October 18, 2019, as a follow-up to the compliance meeting, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter requiring Cadillac to maintain a certified wastewater treatment operator at all times during wastewater discharge,
conduct testing on all treated batches of wastewater and maintain a log of those batches, maintain the pH chart recorder, and record maintenance activities related to the excessive build-up of flocculant in pretreatment system lines. On November 21, 2019, OCSD conducted another Compliance Inspection during which OCSD confirmed completion of the compliance requirements.
OCSD will continue to monitor Cadillac’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis.
Cargill, Inc. (Permit No.1-031060) Cargill, Inc. (Cargill) is a bulk loading station with facilities for storage and packaging of vegetable and animal oils. Wastewater is generated by steam cleaning of packaging equipment and washdown of
loading, processing and packaging areas (with some boiler blowdown). Pretreatment at the facility consists of a skim basin followed by clarification for the removal of oil and fat. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On September 24, 2019, OCSD issued an Order to Cease Noncompliant Discharges to Cargill for
discharging wastewater which caused blockages downstream of the facility in the City of Fullerton. The Order required Cargill to attend a Compliance Meeting to resolve the matter on October 24, 2019. During the meeting the excessive discharge of oil and grease (total) (O&G-T) was discussed along with sewer discharge of surface runoff, which is also prohibited. On October 31, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter requiring Cargill to conduct monthly self-monitoring for total oil & grease, re-evaluate the pretreatment system at the facility, propose improvements to ensure adequate oil & grease removal, and develop a stormwater mitigation plan to divert stormwater from sewer discharge. OCSD will follow up on Cargill’s compliance progress and deliverables during the next reporting period.
Catalina Cylinders (Permit No. 1-031021) Catalina Cylinders, a Div. of APP (Catalina Cylinders) manufactures high pressure gas cylinders from 6061 aluminum alloy material. The cylinders are produced in various sizes for the beverage, medical, and SCUBA diving industries. Wastewater is generated from the alkaline cleaning, hydrostatic pressure testing, and the iron phosphate conversion coating operations. Pretreatment at Catalina Cylinders is limited to a three-stage underground clarifier.
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In January 2019 Catalina Cylinders had an oil & grease of mineral or petroleum origin mass violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued in March 2019. In March 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which OCSD explained to Catalina Cylinders that based on the manufacturing operations conducted onsite, the company's wastewater discharge is subject to the Aluminum Forming federal categorical pretreatment standards and, as a result, the oil & grease mass limits are production-based. OCSD explained further that to comply with the stringent production-based mass limits, the oil & grease
concentration must be kept below approximately 15 mg/L during an average day’s flow, which would likely require pretreatment beyond the clarifier they presently operate. In April 2019, Catalina Cylinders had another oil & grease mass violation. In May 2019, OCSD issued a
Notice of Violation and conducted another Compliance Inspection to reiterate concerns about Catalina Cylinders’ noncompliance with the oil & grease mass emission limits.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On October 10, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Summary Letter requiring Catalina Cylinders to conduct multi-day self-monitoring in October 2019. The multi-day self-monitoring was performed on October 22-24, 2019 and the results showed in compliance with their oil & grease mass emission limits.
On October 21, 2019 Catalina Cylinders was published as significantly non-compliant for the 2018-2019 reporting period due to acute oil & grease of mineral or petroleum origin discharge violations on January 4, 2019 and April 1, 2019. OCSD will continue to monitor Catalina Cylinders discharge and compliance status in the upcoming year to
determine if additional enforcement is necessary. City of Huntington Beach Fire Department (Permit No. 1-111015) City of Huntington Beach Fire Department (HB Fire) operates three oil extraction wells. The extracted crude
oil and groundwater mixture is routed to an oil/water separation tank. Crude oil is shipped offsite while the separated wastewater is routed through an aboveground clarifier prior to discharge to the sewer. In April 2019, HB Fire had an oil & grease of mineral or petroleum origin violation and was issued a Notice of Violation. In May 2019, HB Fire reported that the violation was due to a build-up of oil and grease in the sample port and failure of the operator to flush the port prior to sampling. In June 2019, HB Fire informed
OCSD through an email that they had installed a third stage for the clarifier and a separate sample box as a corrective measure. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 1, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection to confirm completion of corrective actions as a result of the violation that occurred in the prior quarter. HB Fire had no further violations during this reporting period. OCSD will continue to monitor HB Fire’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. City of Newport Beach, General Services The City of Newport Beach operates a general services yard, which houses several areas for various municipal operations and vehicle maintenance. This yard also serves as a location where vacuum-truck vehicles can unload decant wastewater generated during the cleaning of both city sewer and stormwater piping.
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During an inspection in February 2017, OCSD discovered that several areas within the yard which receive stormwater flow had a direct connection to OCSD’s Sewer Trunkline. Therefore, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter directing the City of Newport Beach to divert stormwater away from OCSD’s sewerage facilities. Following a series of correspondence and inspections, the City of Newport Beach plugged and rerouted several areas to prevent stormwater from entering the sewer system. Additionally, the City of Newport Beach installed a rainwater diversion valve to divert stormwater
from the upper areas, and a Fresno Sluice Gate in the sewer/stormwater decanting area so it will remain closed during the winter months. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On November 27, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during a storm event and observed
that the rainwater diversion switch that redirects stormwater from the upper yard was not set properly; it did not remain in the “ON” mode after the rain subsided which allowed for additional sheet flow to discharge to the sewer. In addition, OCSD observed City yard workers opening the sluice gate in the decanting area, allowing the collected stormwater and vacuum truck water to be released to the sewer during the storm event.
OCSD will issue a Compliance Requirements Letter during the next quarter to address the observed stormwater issues. Coast to Coast Circuits, Inc. (Permit No. 1-111129)
Coast to Coast Circuits, Inc. (Coast) is a medium size facility that specializes in quick-turn and semi-production orders for aerospace, commercial, medical, military/defense, and telecommunication applications. The circuit manufacturing processes include cutting the copper clad or unclad materials, photoresist application, inner-layer circuit imaging, resist developing, ammonium etching, and alkaline resist stripping. For multilayer boards, this is followed by brown oxide or plasma surface preparation, lamination, drilling, and plasma or high-pressure de-smear.
The pretreatment system consists of a general heavy metals ion exchange system, a tin lead ion exchange system, an evaporator with pH adjustment, and a clarifier with pH adjustment. Dilute tin lead rinse waters are treated and recycled in the tin lead ion exchange system. All other dilute metal bearing rinse waters are
treated and recycled in the general heavy metals ion exchange system. Concentrated acidic and alkaline waste waters are pH adjusted and sent to the evaporator. Condensate from the evaporator is recycled back
to the general heavy metals ion exchange system and concentrated liquor from the evaporator is waste hauled. Nonmetal-bearing wastewaters are routed to the three stage above ground clarifier for pH adjustment and discharge to the sewer. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On October 2, 2019, Coast had a pH violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on October 21, 2019. In a previous inspection, OCSD noted additional compliance issues including incomplete facility drawings, missing or illegible labels, failure to separate cyanide bearing waste streams from non-cyanide bearing waste streams, ineffective pH adjustment system, and the use of non-regulated waste streams as dilution flows. On October 28, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter requiring Coast to address the compliance deficiencies by November 30, 2019. On November 12, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection to verify the status of compliance requirements. Unaware of the letter, Coast requested and was granted an extension to complete the compliance requirements during the next quarter. OCSD will continue to monitor Coast’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis.
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Corru-Kraft Buena Park (Permit No. 1-600806) Corru-Kraft Buena Park (Corru-Kraft) manufactures corrugated sheets by combining paper using starch-based adhesive, steam, and hydraulic pressure. The starch adhesive is prepared onsite and pumped to the processing equipment. Wastewater is generated from the washing of the starch mixing tank and several corrugating equipment lines following production. Wastewater passes through a four-stage underground
clarifier prior to discharge to the sewer system. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On September 12, 2019, Corru-Kraft had a pH violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on October 28, 2019. On November 14, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and resampling,
during which OCSD identified that pH treatment may be required to ensure consistent compliance. It was determined that the wastewater enters the clarifier with a pH of approximately 11.5 at a high temperature, which creates a reaction resulting in solids formation in the first two stages of the clarifier, and a significant drop in pH by the final stage of the clarifier. As a corrective action measure, Corru-Kraft plans to determine if more frequent clarifier cleaning will maintain pH compliance or if a pretreatment system will be required. OCSD will continue its enforcement response during the next reporting period.
CP-Carrillo, Inc. (Armstrong) (Permit No. 1-600920) CP-Carrillo, Inc. (Armstrong) (CP Armstrong) manufactures aluminum pistons for the automotive industry, conducting mainly aluminum anodizing and graphite skirt coating. CP Armstrong anodizes the ring groove
on aluminum pistons into aluminum oxide using an electrolysis process with sulfuric acid. Additionally, there is a post anodizing washing machine which washes out the residual acid left in the ring groove of the piston. There are two additional washing machines that activate the aluminum material through mechanical impingement and heat into a porous finish with an alkaline wash and soap. Currently, the wastewater generated on site is collected in a 500-gallon batch tank.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On October 25, 2019, CP Armstrong had a pH violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on December 10, 2019. OCSD will conduct a Compliance Inspection during the next reporting period. Darling International, Inc (Permit No. 1-511378) Darling International, Inc. (Darling) collects and treats waste from interceptors, clarifiers, and grease traps of food service establishments within the Southern California Region. Hauled waste is transported to the facility yard, unloaded to a large underground sump, then pumped to aboveground batch treatment tanks where it is treated with lime and polymer to enhance separation of solids and liquids. The sludge is dewatered and allowed to air dry in large rectangular vessels. The treated wastewater is collected and discharged to the sewer. The wastewater discharge permit authorizes Darling to discharge wastewater from the treatment of grease trap waste from restaurants, cafeterias, or other similar facilities, but not yellow grease or cooking oil. In addition, processing of grease from industrial kitchens, car washing facilities, metal recycling yards, or other sources of industrial or hazardous wastes is prohibited. Any generator sources outside of OCSD's service area must have a profile submitted in advance to OCSD for review and acceptance. In August 2018, Darling had a pH violation. In November 2018, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which Darling stated that pH monitoring is achieved through the use of pH strips at various points in the process including the wastewater collection sump. However, no pH logs were kept. OCSD attributed the
pH violation to the inconsistent and unreliable manual pH adjustment process and inadequate monitoring utilizing pH strips. In addition, some pH fluctuation is attributable to the organic nature of the waste. OCSD required installation of a pH meter and a pH recorder, as well as operator training.
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In June 2019, Darling had another pH violation. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 9, 2019, a Notice of Violation was issued for the previous month’s pH noncompliance. On July 18, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection to follow up on the ongoing pH violations. As a result of
the recurring noncompliance with pH limits due to the lack of an effective pH adjustment and control system at Darling’s facility, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter on August 12, 2019, requiring the submittal of a waste management proposal by September 15, 2019, and after acceptance by OCSD, for Darling to complete installation of the proposed pretreatment system by October 31, 2019. On September 13, 2019, Darling submitted a proposal to install a pH adjustment system in an existing tank upstream of the clarifying tanks. On October 2, 2019, OCSD accepted the proposal with revisions, which included the
installation of a pH adjustment system, pH monitoring system, and a rain diversion sensor to prevent the discharge of storm water into the sewer. Darling completed installation of the pH adjustment system on October 30, 2019.
OCSD will continue to monitor Darling’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis.
Data Aire, Inc. #2 (Permit No. 1-021379) Data Aire, Inc. #2 (Data Aire) receives cold rolled steel and manufactures frames to house cooling equipment. Steel is sheared, bent, punched, welded, and assembled into frames. An iron phosphate conversion coating is applied to the frame prior to powdercoating and baking. Some parts may alternately undergo painting in a
spray booth. The components for the cooling systems, which include electrical equipment and heat exchanging coils, are purchased from other companies and not manufactured on site. Approximately 300-400 parts are cleaned per day. The heat exchange coils are made of copper tubing and aluminum fins and undergo hydrostatic leak testing as part of the production process. Wastewater is generated from the rinsing of frames during the application of iron phosphate conversion coating. The wastewater is pH adjusted based on the iron phosphate conversion floating flow rate and then discharged through a clarifier to the sewer.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 25 and 26, 2019, Data-Aire had pH violations for which a Notice of Violation was issued on August 8, 2019. On September 9, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection to investigate the violations. In previous inspections, OCSD noted that the treatment system lacked pH monitoring and only relied on a
controller that doses caustic to the wastewater based on the flow of iron phosphate (ratio control). OCSD reminded Data Aire of its responsibility to maintain compliance at all times of wastewater discharge, indicating that pH must be monitored continuously. On September 29, 2019, Data Aire submitted a proposal to install a pH monitoring system with high and low alarms and digital data logging. OCSD accepted the proposal with an expected work completion date of October 31, 2019. On November 18, 2019, OCSD conducted a follow-up inspection and verified installation of the pH monitoring system. OCSD will continue to monitor Data-Aire’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. DCOR, LLC (Permit No. 1-111013) DCOR, LLC (DCOR) is a facility that receives and separates crude oil and water from offshore drilling platforms. Crude oil is stored and shipped to other facilities while the separated water is discharged to the sewer. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On November 6, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection to determine if stormwater was being discharged to the sewer from the DCOR facility. During the inspection, the site contact stated that any ground
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water (including stormwater) is collected, treated, and discharged to the sewer. OCSD informed DCOR that stormwater is prohibited from being discharged to the sewer in accordance with OCSD’s Ordinance. On December 30, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter requiring DCOR to develop a proposal to cease the discharge of any stormwater, surface runoff, or subsurface drainage to the sewer, submit the proposal to OCSD and after acceptance, complete implementation of the accepted proposal by next quarter.
OCSD will evaluate DCOR’s proposal and compliance status during the next reporting period. Dr. Smoothie Enterprises - DBA Bevolution Group (Permit No. 1-600131) Dr. Smoothie Enterprises – DBA Bevolution Group (Dr. Smoothie) processes, packages and distributes fruit
beverage concentrates. The operations performed include mixing of concentrates manufactured offsite, packaging, and distribution. In November 2018, Dr. Smoothie had a minor pH violation. In December 2018, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and resampling during which OCSD indicated that pH treatment may be necessary to ensure consistent compliance, particularly since the pH levels of some of the fruit concentrate products
they process are below the local limit of 6.0. The resampling result showed another pH violation. In March 2019, OCSD held a Compliance Meeting with Dr. Smoothie during which the company reported that they have implemented manual pH adjustment on all wastestreams that are found to be acidic, with future
plans to install a large (500 gallon) collection tank where the acidic wastestreams can be collected and treated with an automated pH adjust system.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On August 21, 2019, Dr. Smoothie had another pH violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on September 12, 2019. On October 7, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter to Dr. Smoothie requiring them to attend a Compliance Meeting on October 30, 2019. During the meeting, Dr.
Smoothie indicated that they are continuing manual pH adjustment. With the ongoing pH violations, Dr. Smoothie proposed installation of an automated pretreatment system similar to equipment utilized at another company facility. OCSD will continue to monitor Dr. Smoothie’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis and conduct a Compliance Inspection in the upcoming quarter to verify progress of the pH adjustment system
installation. Electrolurgy, Inc. (Permit No. 1-071162) Electrolurgy, Inc. (Electrolurgy) is a large job shop specializing in metal finishing services for aerospace, electronics, industrial, medical, and military/defense applications. The wet processing of a typical aluminum part begins with alkaline cleaning/etching followed by deoxidation and anodizing, or by activation (zincate, copper strike, or nickel strike) and the specified surface finish (electroless nickel, cadmium, or tin plate). The processing of a typical steel part proceeds by alkaline cleaning, hydrochloric activation/descale followed by the specified surface finish (bright nickel, cadmium, copper, electroless nickel). Stainless steel parts generally receive alkaline cleaning followed by passivation or electropolishing. The processing of a typical copper part begins with alkaline and ultrasonic cleaning followed by sulfuric activation, copper strike, and nickel plate. All wet operations are conducted manually using basket, barrel, rack, or wire process techniques. Wastewater is generated from the various spent process solutions and associated rinses. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On August 28, 2019, Electrolurgy had a silver violation. This daily limit exceedance also resulted in a monthly average discharge limit violation for silver for the month of August 2019. On October 9, 2019, OCSD
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conducted a Compliance Inspection during which OCSD informed Electrolurgy of the silver violation that was being processed by OCSD for issuance. On October 14, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the August 2019 silver daily limit violation. October 17, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter requiring Electrolurgy to implement corrective solutions to address the observed non-compliance issues at the facility by November 30, 2019. On November 7, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the August 2019 silver monthly limit violation. On November 14, 2019, OCSD received Electrolurgy’ s response to the
silver violation, which failed to identify the source of the non-compliance. On December 2, 2019, OCSD received Electrolurgy’ s response to OCSD’s October 2019 Compliance Requirements Letter, which also failed to satisfy OCSD’s requirements.
OCSD will pursue escalated enforcement action during the next reporting period.
Gemini Industries, Inc. (Permit No. 1-071172) Gemini Industries, Inc. (Gemini) provides precious metals recovery and refining services for the petrochemical and petroleum refining industries. The facility is a large wet processing operation that specializes in the recovery of platinum, palladium, rhenium, germanium, and gold from spent chemical
catalysts. Gemini's wet processes yield purified precious metals, refinable metal residue, and aluminum sulfate solution, sold as alum for municipal water and wastewater treatment. The recovery of precious metals at Gemini begins with spent catalyst from various customers which arrive in 55-gallon steel drums or flow bins. The catalyst is fed to a sampling system to determine specific constituent concentrations as well as the potential precious metals yield. Processing the spent catalyst begins with
sulfuric acid digestion, generating a hot slurry which is pumped to mixing and settling tanks. The liquid decant is filtered through various filtration devices while the solids are wasted, dewatered, and dried. Pure palladium or other precious metals are recovered from the solids while the liquid undergoes further precious metals recovery. Spent rhenium catalyst processing follows a similar procedure aimed at the recovery of rhenium
as ammonium perrhenate salts. The effluent discharge at Gemini is generated by decant liquids from the final metal precipitation and recovery process.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On November 6, 2019, Gemini had a Molybdenum violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on December 12, 2019. OCSD will conduct a Compliance Inspection during the next quarter.
Hanson-Loran (Permit No. 1-031107) Hanson-Loran manufactures water-based floor finishers and specialty cleaners for distribution and sales by various independent contractors. The processes include dry blending (from which there is no wastewater discharge) and wet blending. The dry blending process is located inside the building, where dry powders are blended to produce Hanson-Loran’s industrial cleaners. Wet blending is accomplished in four mixing tanks at the rear of the building. Products include floor cleaners, waxes, strippers, cleaners, degreasers, sanitizers, disinfectants, and soaps. Hanson-Loran’s treatment system consists of an underground three-stage clarifier with manual pH adjustment using pH strips and addition of granulated citric acid. In October 2017, Hanson-Loran had pH violations. In November 2017, OCSD conducted a compliance inspection and resampling, during which OCSD noted that the treatment system lacked adequate control. Hence, OCSD advised Hanson-Loran to take corrective measures to prevent further pH noncompliance. Hanson-Loran installed an automated pH control system to prevent further pH violations. The resampling result showed compliance. In 2018, Hanson-Loran installed a second probe to verify the pH following
adjustment in the clarifier. In March 2019, Hanson-Loran had another pH violation. In April 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which it was determined that the pH adjustment system’s set points were not adequately
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set; therefore, the system was over-dosing caustic to the clarifier. The pretreatment system operators were also manually adding citric acid to the final stage of the clarifier prior to the sample point in an attempt to reduce the pH. However, due to lack of proper mixing of the chemical, a layer of citric acid had developed at the bottom of the clarifier. In April and May 2019, Hanson-Loran had additional pH violations. In June 2019, OCSD issued a letter
requiring Hanson-Loran to attend a Compliance Meeting. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 3, 2019, OCSD held a Compliance Meeting with Hanson-Loran during which the company re-iterated that improper set points of the clarifier pH adjustment system led to operators manually adding citric
acid to the final stage of the clarifier in order to reduce the pH. This caused a layer of citric acid to develop in the clarifier, which in turn caused the pH violation. On July 22, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter requiring Hanson-Loran to propose and install an automatic batch pH adjustment system outside of the clarifier with an automatic chemical feed, a mixer, an automatic shutoff valve, and a 24-hour continuous pH chart recorder. Hanson Loran was
also required to determine the dimensions and volume/capacity of the clarifier to ensure the sample point was adequately representative, and sampled wastewater was not retained past the sample date. On November 13, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection to review the progress of the
installation and to review a proposed amendment to the previously accepted plan. The plan included routing all wastewater to the first stage of the clarifier and then to the automatic pH adjustment batch tank to
avoid re-plumbing costs and also reduce pump demand. OCSD accepted the amendment on December 5, 2019. OCSD will verify the completed installation of the automatic batch pH adjustment system in the next
reporting period and continue to monitor Hanson-Loran’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis.
Harbor Truck Bodies, Inc. (Permit No. 1-021286) Harbor Truck Bodies, Inc. (Harbor Truck) manufactures utility bodies, platform beds, toolboxes, and rear step-bumpers. The effluent discharge at Harbor Truck is generated from the soap cleaning and phosphate
washing processes as well as rinsing in the spray booth. Wash water is collected in a large trench and a sump system installed in the wash chamber floor. From the sump, the wash water is pumped by liquid level control to a three stage pretreatment system on the west side of the facility, where pH is adjusted in the first stage using caustic, followed by polymer/floc addition for solids precipitation in the second stage, and then overflow into a collection/solids settling tank. Wastewater is discharged by gravity out of the building to a three stage underground clarifier. Harbor Truck uses a filter press for dewatering of solids from the settling tank. In April 2019, Harbor Truck had a zinc monthly average discharge limit violation. In June 2019, OCSD conducted a pre-permit inspection during which OCSD informed Harbor Truck of the zinc monthly limit
violation. During the inspection, Harbor Truck stated that the root cause of the zinc exceedance was a lack of regular maintenance of the clarifier. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 1, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the April 2019 zinc monthly limit violation. On August 2, 2019, Harbor Truck submitted a corrective action report indicating that the clarifier will be maintained on a quarterly basis. This corrective action was also added as a requirement on Harbor’s permit as a special condition.
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OCSD will continue to monitor Harbor Truck’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Hi Tech Solder (Permit No. 1-521790) Hi Tech Solder is a specialty processing shop performing hot air solder leveling of printed circuit boards.
Wastewater is generated from the pre-cleaning and micro-etching processes and their associated rinses. Hi Tech Solder utilizes a continuous hydroxide precipitation pretreatment system. July 1 – December 31, 2019 In October 2019, Hi Tech Solder had a copper monthly average discharge limit violation. OCSD will issue a
Notice of Violation for this limit exceedance during the next reporting period. Hightower Plating & Manufacturing Co. (Permit No. 1-021185) Hightower Plating & Manufacturing Co. (Hightower) manufactures aerospace-quality washers by stamping
steel, stainless steel, and aluminum coils. The parts are deburred and then processed through a variety of metal finishing steps depending on the material, to achieve the desired finish. Hightower’s metal finishing operations include alkaline cleaning, acid activation, chromic and sulfuric anodizing, cadmium plating, acid zinc plating, nickel plating, caustic etching, deoxidation, chem film, dichromate sealing, and passivation. Low concentration waste streams are treated using two ion exchange systems - one for cyanide bearing
waste streams and one for non-cyanide bearing waste streams. The treated water is returned to the process tanks for reuse. The regenerant wastes from both ion exchange systems are processed through an evaporator. Concentrated wastes (including but not limited to chromic acid from the anodizing tanks) are wastehauled off-site. A small number of waste streams from the sulfuric anodize and chem film lines are sent
to a chromium collection tank and then treated using the chromium reduction system.
In May 2019, Hightower had cadmium concentration and mass violations. In a response letter submitted in June 2019, Hightower stated that its investigation failed to identify a root cause, as no changes to its wastewater generating and treatment activities have occurred, and confirmation sampling conducted by Hightower in May and June 2019 showed compliance with the cadmium limits. Hightower had their split
sample analyzed and it yielded a lower result but still in exceedance of the cadmium limit.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 11, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection to investigate the cadmium violations that occurred in May 2019. Hightower has been in the process of transitioning from using cyanide destruct and chromium reductions systems to treating ion exchange regenerant with an evaporator. During this transition, some of the cadmium bearing regenerant may have been treated unsuccessfully using the cyanide destruct system. In a follow-up letter submitted in July 2019, Hightower stated that the site would be sending cadmium ion exchange regenerant to the wastewater evaporator under normal conditions in an effort to eliminate the reoccurrence of a cadmium violation. OCSD required Hightower to develop and submit updated site drawings and reminded Hightower that the permittee is required to provide advance written notification to OCSD of any changes to the manufacturing process or pretreatment system that affects the quantity or quality of the wastewater discharged to the sewer. Hightower submitted updated facility drawings on October 1, 2019.
OCSD will continue to monitor Hightower’s discharge and compliance status during the next reporting period.
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Hixson Metal Finishing (Permit No. 1-061115) Hixson Metal Finishing (Hixson) is a large metal finishing job shop. Various metallic parts from the aviation, automotive, and electronics industries are received for surface finishing through aluminum chemfilm and dyeing, cadmium, copper, and nickel electroplating, stainless-steel passivation, as well as a multitude of chemical precleaning and surface activation processes. Wastewater is generated from the rinses used in the
various surface finish processes and fume hood wash water. Pretreatment consists of cyanide destruction and chrome reduction followed by heavy metals precipitation using caustic soda for pH adjustment, coagulant injection, polymer/flocculation and solids settling in a lamella clarifier, and removal to a sludge thickening tank. Overflow from the clarifier is discharged to the sample box. The sludge from the clarifier is dewatered with a filter press. Filtrate from the filter press is plumbed to the heavy metals precipitation module for further treatment.
In October, November, and December 2017, Hixson had cadmium and nickel violations. In December 2017, OCSD held a compliance meeting with Hixson during which OCSD pointed out that increasing levels of water usage, as well as wastewater generation and discharge, were noted at the facility. Hixson acknowledged the
situation and stated they were working on a solution. In February 2018, OCSD issued an Order to Cease Noncompliant Discharges due to the numerous violations of cadmium, copper, chromium, and nickel detected
during downstream monitoring of Hixon’s discharge. In March 2018, OCSD held another compliance meeting with Hixson, where Hixson agreed to a Settlement Agreement to settle their continued noncompliance. OCSD conducted another compliance inspection during which pretreatment deficiencies were identified including lack of operating procedures and lack of pretreatment system control and maintenance. These deficiencies
were addressed in a Settlement Agreement executed in September 2018 and effective in October 2018. In October 2018, Hixson had chromium and silver violations coinciding with a slug discharge from a broken
flange gasket, for which a Notice of Violation was issued the same month. OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and resampling during which it was noted that the piping conduit between secondary containment
and the pretreatment area contributing to the leak had been capped. The resampling results showed compliance.
In November 2018, as required in the Settlement Agreement, Hixson submitted a Waste Management Plan,
an Industrial Waste Characterization, an Operation and Maintenance Manual, and a proposal to install an Ion Exchange System. In addition, installation of an ion exchange system was necessary as a result Hixon’s
limits changing from Pretreatment Standards of Existing Sources (PSES) designation to Pretreatment Standards of New Sources (PSNS).
In March 2019, Hixson’s new permit limits under the Pretreatment Standards for New Sources (PSNS)
became effective. In May and June 2019, Hixon had cadmium daily and monthly average discharge limit violations.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 8 and 22, 2019, Notices of Violation were issued for the cadmium daily limit violations that occurred in May and June 2019, respectively. On July 31, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and resampling during which Hixson mentioned that the company was still fine-tuning various components of a new closed-loop ion-exchange (IX) system. The Hixson representative believed that production employees were generating carry-over from cadmium process tanks to rinse tanks not piped through the IX system, and therefore discharging to the continuous treatment system. Hixson informed OCSD that they would alert and train production staff on proper BMP’s as they pertain to cadmium plated parts, allowing for proper rinsing in the closed-loop IX system before moving to a different rinse tank. The resampling results showed compliance. On August 23, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the June 2019 cadmium daily limit violation. On August 30, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the May 2019 cadmium monthly limit violation. Hixson noted that the company was unable to determine the source of the violation, and it was noted that most sampling results prior had been well below monthly average limits and daily average limits, as were the following samples.
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On November 19, 2019, Hixson had another cadmium violation. On November 26, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the June 2019 cadmium monthly limit violation. On December 30, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the November 2019 cadmium violation. OCSD will conduct a Compliance Inspection during the next quarter and will continue to monitor Hixson’s
discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Independent Forge Company (Permit No. 1-021401) Independent Forge Company (Independent Forge) forges parts for commercial aviation, military specific
applications, and other market sectors including bicycles, archery, jet ski, and motorcycle parts. Wastewater is generated from the deburring, caustic etching, acid cleaning, and dye penetrant testing operations and associated rinses. Independent Forge uses a batch treatment system to treat the waste streams from the caustic etching and acid cleaning operations. In February 2019, Independent Forge had zinc daily and monthly average discharge limit violations.
Independent Forge claimed that the root cause of the violation was the filter press, citing the age of the mesh material on the plates caused a loss of removal efficiency. However, Independent Forge was unable to explain the increase of zinc from 12.4 mg/L to 36.6 mg/L between the two sample dates, despite Independent Forge’s claim that it was the same batch of treated wastewater. In April 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance
Inspection during which several deficiencies were noted including the lack of a functioning pH meter in the batch treatment system, excessive accumulation of metal-bearing solids in the batch treatment tank, the use
of the batch treatment tank as the final holding tank prior to discharge, and the lack of an effective batch treatment procedure. In May 2019, Independent Forge had another zinc monthly average discharge limit violation. OCSD issued
a Compliance Requirements Letter directing Independent Forge to attend a Compliance Meeting later that month to discuss multiple noncompliance issues. In June 2019, OCSD issued a Probation Order requiring
Independent Forge to rectify the compliance issues noted above. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On August 15, 2019, Independent Forge submitted a wastewater characterization and waste management plan; however, the waste management plan was incomplete and missing the proposal for batch treatment
system modifications. After hiring a third-party consultant, Independent Forge re-submitted the waste management plan with a proposal for batch treatment system modifications. The proposal was not accepted since the planned modifications would not provide Independent Forge the means to maintain long term compliance. On August 29, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the May 2019 zinc monthly limit violation. In September 2019, Independent Forge indicated they would no longer renew their Class I Wastewater Discharge Permit, which was about to expire end of that month, as they intend to pursue a Zero Discharge Certification instead. On September 18, 2019, OCSD issued an Order to Cease Discharge, directing Independent Forge to cease all industrial wastewater discharge on September 30, 2019, as a result of permit expiration. On October 23, 2019, Independent Forge submitted their application for a Zero Discharge Certification. On December 12, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and verified
that all sewer connections had been sealed to prevent further industrial wastewater discharge. On October 21, 2019 Independent Forge was published as significantly non-compliant for the 2018-2019 reporting period due to acute zinc discharge violations on February 7, 2019 and February 27, 2019. OCSD will continue to monitor Independent Forge’s discharge and compliance status during the next
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J&J Marine Acquisitions, LLC (Permit No. 1-551152) J&J Marine Acquisitions, LLC (J&J Marine) performs boat maintenance and repair work, including hull repairs and recoating, plus interior remodeling. Wastewater is generated from the boat washing and cleaning process. Pretreatment consists of bag filtration followed by electrocoagulation and final pH adjustment. J&J Marine also has the capability to collect, treat, store and reuse stormwater as industrial
process water in the boat washing and cleaning process throughout the facility (rather than discharging to the Newport Beach Harbor). In April 2019, J&J Marine had a copper violation. J&J Marine filed an appeal against the Notice of Violation based on the analytical result of their split sample, which yielded a significantly lower result than OCSD’s, below the copper discharge limit.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 22, 2019, OCSD conducted a compliance inspection during which J&J Marine reported that while cleaning one of the holding tanks for the treated effluent, a piece of copper scrap metal was found inside, which was most likely the cause of the April 2019 copper violation. OCSD intended to conduct resampling
but no wastewater was available to collect a sample. During the inspection, J&J Marine noted that the company was discharging treated stormwater during storm events if the stormwater volume exceeded the facility’s containment volume. OCSD reminded J&J Marine that discharge of stormwater to OCSD’s sewerage facilities is prohibited. On July 23, 2019, OCSD issued a letter to J&J Marine stating that the result of OCSD’s split sample
analysis confirmed exceedance of the copper discharge limit; therefore, J&J’s appeal of the Notice of Violation was denied. On August 12, 2019, OCSD issued a letter arranging a compliance meeting at the request of J&J Marine
and their environmental consultant to discuss J&J Marine’s permissible discharges as it pertains to sanitary and industrial wastewater. On August 27, 2019, OCSD held a Compliance Meeting with J&J Marine during
which J&J Marine confirmed the practice of discharging treated stormwater and runoff to OCSD’s sewer when the volume exceeds the facility’s storage capacity. OCSD reiterated the prohibition on stormwater discharges to OCSD’s sewerage facilities.
On November 21, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter directing J&J Marine to submit a proposal to mitigate the discharge of stormwater and runoff to the sewer. On November 26, 2019, J&J
Marine submitted the required proposal.
OCSD will review J&J Marine’s stormwater mitigation proposal during the next reporting period, and will continue to monitor J&J Marine’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Kenlen Specialties, Inc. (Permit No. 1-021171) Kenlen Specialties, Inc. (Kenlen) is job shop powdercoater. The company works on aluminum and steel parts, which undergo a washing step prior to painting or powder coating. Washing is done through a three-stage conveyorized automated washing machine with iron phosphate solution to remove any oil or other contaminants on the parts, followed by a dragout rinse and final rinsing with deionized water. The rinsewater is discharged directly from the machine to the sewer through the above ground sample box. On October 2, 2018, Kenlen had molybdenum and zinc violations, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on October 11, 2018. On October 30, 2018, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which it was determined that the iron phosphate solution used by Kenlen contained molybdenum and that the violations were a result of dragout entering the rinsewater. Kenlen stated they would instruct their employees to use the dragout to replenish the process bath instead of emptying collected dragout into the rinse tank. OCSD
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directed Kenlen to not dispose of remaining molybdenum-based solution to the sewer without treatment. Kenlen is considering replacing their existing iron phosphate solution with a non-molybdate formulation. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On October 21, 2019 Kenlen was published as significantly non-compliant for the 2018-2019 reporting period
due to an acute molybdenum discharge violation on October 2, 2018. OCSD will continue to monitor Kenlen’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Linco Industries
Linco Industries, Inc. (Linco) is a small metal parts stripping and cleaning facility. Parts are mostly automotive and motorcycle wheel rims and other accessories. Paint and other non-metallic coatings are stripped in a high temperature (550°F) salt bath (blend of sodium hydroxide and sodium nitrate), or in cold (160°F) strip tanks (blend of ethanolamine, n-methlpyrrolidone and dibasic ester). Parts from the salt stripping process are rinsed in low volume overflow rinse, controlled and treated with a pH monitor and sulfuric acid solution to
reduce the pH down to the 9.0 – 10.0 range, then pumped to an aboveground clarifier. Parts from the cold stripping process are rinsed by a manual high-pressure spray and wastewater from the wash pad area is collected and pumped into a tank for minimal solids settling and oil separation before pumping to the aboveground clarifier. The first stage of the clarifier is used for final pH adjustment with sulfuric acid and caustic. Water from the final stage of clarifier flows over a weir and into a drum where sampling is conducted. Absorbent pads are used in the drum to remove any excess oil.
In January 2019, Linco had an oil & grease violation. In March 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which Linco attributed the cause of the violation to insufficient changing of the oil & grease absorbent pads that are placed on top of the tanks. OCSD directed Linco to maintain a log sheet to record
the frequency of replacing the absorbent pads. Linco indicated the possibility of installing an oil skimmer in the future if necessary.
June 1 – December 31, 2019 On October 15, 2019, Linco had a zinc violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on November 26, 2019. On November 19, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which Linco attributed the violation to operator error. Linco explained that one of their operators opened a wrong valve by mistake,
which allowed unfiltered wastewater to bypass part of treatment and be discharged directly to the sewer. Linco reported that the company had made modifications to the pretreatment system in response to previous oil and grease violations. These modifications included installation of two new tanks for pH adjustment and solid settling and an oil skimmer. OCSD directed Linco to disconnect the identified bypass piping immediately and reviewed the new arrangement. On December 12, 2019, Linco submitted a corrective action letter which indicated that the bypass had been removed. OCSD will continue to monitor Linco’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Logi Graphics, Inc. (Permit No. 1-031049) Logi Graphics, Inc. (Logi) produces circuit boards to customer specifications and specializes in prototype and small volume orders. The manufacturing typically begins with cutting the copper clad materials, drilling, photoresist application, inner-layer circuit imaging, resist developing, sulfuric peroxide etching, and alkaline resist stripping. This is followed by brown oxide surface preparation and lamination. The holes are de-smeared with sulfuric acid and made conductive through electroless copper plating. Outer-layer circuit development is conducted by either panel plate or pattern plate processes. Panel plate proceeds with copper plating followed by photoresist application, circuit imaging, resist developing, tin/lead (resist) plating, sulfuric
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peroxide etching, and tin/lead stripping. Solder mask application and final surface finishing, such as hot air solder leveling and/or electrolytic nickel/gold plating, complete the wet processing. In June 2019, Logi had a copper monthly average discharge limit violation. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On September 3, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the June 2019 copper monthly limit violation. Logi was unable to identify a root cause for the violation and determined that it was not a recurring event as multiple samples in subsequent months showed copper concentrations below the monthly limit. OCSD will continue to monitor Logi’s discharge and compliance status during the next report period. Maruchan, Inc. – Laguna Cyn (Permit No. 1-141015) Maruchan, Inc. – Laguna Cyn (Maruchan Laguna) manufactures dried Japanese ramen noodle food products and packages them into plastic wrapping or polystyrene foam cups. Wastewater is generated by the drained
condensation of the dried steamed noodles, and the cleaning of the equipment used in the production operation. Cleaning occurs at least once a day and includes the food processing equipment as well as the surrounding areas. Wastewater is discharged through collection components along the production lines, which are also cleaned on a daily basis. The pretreatment system at Maruchan Laguna consists of a clarifier, in the basement of a wastewater
collection building located to the northwest of the manufacturing facility. The clarifier is equipped with a surface skimmer and collector to remove separated oil. A pH adjustment system continuously controls the acidity of wastewater discharge via an automated caustic chemical feed pump. A 10,000-gallon underground grease interceptor captures grease waste not removed in the clarification process, to prevent fats, oils, and
grease buildup in the sanitary sewer system. The interceptor is regularly cleaned at least every two-weeks.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 24, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter to Maruchan Laguna to address the compliance issues relating to stormwater management and pH adjustment system. The proposal for pH adjustment system was due by September 15, 2019 and the installation for stormwater solution was due by October 31, 2019. Maruchan Laguna implemented both solutions on time and no other non-compliance
issues have been observed at the facility. OCSD will continue to monitor Maruchan Laguna’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Meggitt, Inc. (Permit No. 1-600006) Meggitt, Inc. (Meggitt) produces sensing and monitoring systems that measure physical parameters in the extreme environments of aircraft, space vehicles, power generators, nuclear, oil and gas installations, and test laboratories. Processes used in manufacturing operations include, but are not limited to, machining, sawing, coating, sandblasting, welding, brazing, and metal finishing. Parts worked on are made of Inconel, stainless steel and tungsten. Wastewater-generating processes include electro-polishing, passivation, etching, filament cleaning, ceramic dicing, ceramic dimensional polishing, ceramic tumbling, nickel bath plating, parts washing, and emergency only discharge of non-contact cooling water from the annealing furnace operations. Wastewater generated from the ceramic dimensional polishing operation, as well as the spent silver nitrate solution from the ceramic tumbling are wastehauled offsite. Rinses from these and the other wastewater generating operations discharge to a three-stage polypropylene aboveground tank, in which sodium hydroxide is added in the first and third compartments for pH adjustment, as most of the wastestreams are acidic in nature. pH-adjusted effluent is collected in a 750-gallon holding tank to facilitate batch discharge sampling.
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In March 2019, Meggitt had lead and silver monthly average discharge limit violations. In June 2019, Meggitt had another lead monthly average discharge limit violation. OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which Meggitt specified that the only two possible sources for the exceedances are the rinse associated with the silver plating and ceramic dicing machine. OCSD directed Meggitt to implement an additional pre-cleaning step at the rinse associated with silver and the ceramic dicing machine. The permittee
is currently in the process of buying a filtration system for the dicing machine to further reduce the lead concentration in the wastewater. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On August 2, 2019, Meggitt had another lead violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on August 20, 2019. This daily limit exceedance also resulted in a monthly average discharge limit violation for lead for the month of August 2019. The cause of these violations is attributable to the dicing saw and lapping processes. On August 30, 2019, Meggitt submitted a corrective action report indicating that the filtration system for the dicing saw was already added. OCSD directed Meggitt to conduct pilot testing before discharging the waste stream directly to the sample point to ensure the filtration system will adequately remove lead from the waste stream. On September 3, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the June
2019 lead monthly limit violation. On September 11, 2019, Meggitt updated the corrective action report indicating that the company will add a mixed bed resin system in addition to the filtration system to further remove lead from the wastewater. During routine inspection visits, OCSD has confirmed that the pretreatment system is operational and stable. Meggitt had no further violations after the installation of the
system. On November 7, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the August 2019 lead monthly limit violation.
OCSD will continue to monitor Meggitt’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. National Construction Rentals (Permit No. 1-600652)
National Construction Rentals (National) is a supplier of temporary fencing, barricades, portable toilets, restroom trailers, mobile storage containers, and temporary power poles. Wastewater is generated from the washing and cleaning of portable toilets and restroom trailers. The wastewater is routed to a three-stage underground clarifier before discharge to the sewer. In February and March 2019, National had pH violations, and was issued Notices of Violation. In May 2019,
OCSD issued a Compliance Requirement Letter directing National to attend a Compliance Meeting to discuss the non-compliant pH discharges, as well as National’s failure to submit several proposals and deliverables between December 2018 and February 2019. In June 2019, OCSD held the Compliance Meeting with National during which the company indicated that the source of the pH violations was a chemical containing
hydrochloric acid used in the portable toilet washing process. National had since discontinued the use of the chemical from the washing process. Following the Compliance Meeting, OCSD issued a second Compliance Requirements Letter directing National to install an automated pH adjustment system, propose a stormwater mitigation plan to prevent stormwater from entering the three-stage clarifier as prohibited by OCSD’s Ordinance, and submit a Slug Discharge Control Plan. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 24, 2019, OCSD issued another Compliance Letter for National’s failure to submit information required in the previous Compliance Requirements Letter with the exception of the Slug Discharge Control Plan draft submittal. On September 18, 2019, since no proposals or plans had still been received, OCSD issued an Order to Cease Non-Compliance. In this letter, National was directed to attend a Compliance Meeting.
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On October 2, 2019, OCSD held the Compliance Meeting during which National stated there was a disconnect between staff and their two consultants as to who was responsible for various submittals. OCSD reiterated the need for a stormwater mitigation plan but understood that since National was no longer using acidic products to clean the portable toilets, only a pH monitoring system would be required, not an automatic pH adjustment system as previously required. During the Compliance Meeting, OCSD informed National of its intent to issue an Administrative Complaint but gave National the option to enter
into a Settlement Agreement to settle the administrative fines related to the non-compliances. National agreed to settle the matter with OCSD. On November 4 and 5, 2019, National had two additional pH violations, for which a Notice of Violation was
issued on November 14, 2019. On November 18, 2019, an Order to Cease Non-Compliant Discharges was issued along with a requirement to attend another Compliance Meeting.
On November 25, 2019, OCSD held the Compliance Meeting with National to discuss the two most recent pH violations (one of which had a pH below the State hazardous limit of 2.0 S.U.). Although National had previously informed OCSD that they would no longer use chemicals that caused the pH to fall below 6.0, it
was determined that an employee used one of these chemicals during toilet cleaning operations. National mentioned that the employee attempted to manually raise the pH by adding chemicals directly to the
clarifier, however added a chemical called “pH Down” which caused the pH to fall below hazardous waste levels. OCSD explained that since National’s cleaning operations are not adequately controlled to achieve compliance with discharge limits, an automatic pH adjustment system would be required. OCSD and National negotiated a revised settlement in the amount of $22,000.00.
On December 26, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter directing National to install an
automatic pH adjustment system.
OCSD will issue National a Settlement Agreement in the next reporting period for all related non-compliances and will continue to monitor National’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis.
Patio and Door Outlet, Inc. (Permit No. 1-521783) Patio and Door Outlet, Inc. (Patio) manufactures and sells high-end patio furniture. Aluminum tubing and sheeting are cut, bent, formed and welded in the manufacture of the framing for chairs and tables. After assembly, frames are washed, iron-phosphated, sealed, and powder-coated in various colors and textures. Patio also manufactures padding and furniture coverings from foam sheets and fabric covers. Wastewater
from the iron-phosphate rinse is routed through a three-stage clarifier where it is pH adjusted prior to discharge to the sewer. In February 2019, Patio had a molybdenum violation. In April 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which Patio reported that their investigation found the iron-phosphate solution, which is used to prepare metal products for powder-coating, to contain molybdenum. Patio purchased a new non-molybdate metal preparation solution and waste-hauled the molybdenum-bearing wastewater prior to restarting the powder coating preparation system. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On October 21, 2019 Patio was published as significantly non-compliant for the 2018-2019 reporting period due to an acute molybdenum discharge violation on February 21, 2019. Patio had no further violations during this reporting period. OCSD will continue to monitor Patio’s discharge and compliance status during the next report period.
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Pioneer Circuits, Inc. (Permit No. 1-011262) Pioneer Circuits, Inc. (Pioneer) is a manufacturer of multilayer rigid, rigid-flex, and flexible printed circuit boards and assemblies. The manufacturing of a multilayer board generally proceeds by cutting the copper clad materials, photoresist application, inner-layer circuit imaging, resist developing, cupric chloride etching, and alkaline resist stripping. This is followed by surface prep (Cobra Bond), lamination, and drilling. The
holes are cleaned by either permanganate or plasma etching and made conductive through electroless copper plating. Outer-layer circuit development is conducted by pattern plate process steps including photoresist application, circuit imaging, resist developing, copper plating, tin/lead resist plating, ammonium etching, and solder stripping. Solder mask application and surface finishing such as hot air levelling or fuse-oil reflow complete Pioneers’ wet process operations. Nickel/gold plating, if required, is outsourced.
The effluent discharge at Pioneer is generated by aqueous fume scrubbing, boiler blowdown, reverse osmosis brine, various spent process solutions, and the associated rinses. In June 2019, Pioneer had a copper violation.
July 1 – December 31, 2019
On July 9, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the previous month’s copper violation. On July 31, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and resampling, during which Pioneer attributed the violation to operator error. Pioneer explained that on the day the violation occurred, a batch of Cobra Bond, which is typically treated on its own, was combined with additional wastestreams resulting in improper batch treatment. Pioneer stated that measures have been taken to ensure that all Cobra Bond batches are
treated separately from all other wastestreams. The resampling results showed compliance. OCSD will continue to monitor Pioneer’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Primatex Industries, Inc. (Permit No. 1-031036)
Primatex Industries, Inc. (Primatex) performs rotary screen printing of fabrics. Water-based inks are applied to fabric by means of perforated print design screens using one of two rotary printers. The facility also has two Sanforizing machines (a method of stretching, shrinking, and fixing the woven cloth in both length and width, before cutting to reduce the shrinkage which would otherwise occur after washing), two drying machines to dry printed cloth, a sanding machine, a crinkling machine, and two industrial washing and drying
machines. Wastewater is generated by the washing of the printers and the washing of cloth in the industrial washing machines. Wastewater is collected in an outside sump from where it is pumped through a lint removal unit then to the inside of a rotating drum filter constructed of screen material. The lint is trapped on the inside, while wastewater passes through the screen and is discharged to a three-stage underground clarifier with sample box. A timed spray rinse above the drum cleans the outside of debris, which falls to a screen located directly below the drum. On July 3, 2018, Primatex had a zinc violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on July 12, 2018. An appeal to the Notice of Violation was received by OCSD on July 27, 2018, but it was denied on August 9, 2018 since OCSD’s archive sample test result was consistent with the original test result. On August 6, 2018,
OCSD conducted resampling followed by a Compliance Inspection on August 14, 2018. During both the compliance inspection and resampling, OCSD reviewed all available material safety data sheets but could not identify the source of the zinc violation. It was later discovered that a discharge agent called Parolite (used in the production of bright prints on dark fabrics, the main ingredient being Zinc formaldehyde sulfoxylate), which had not been used in over two years, may have been added to the production process by mistake. The remaining Parolite was returned to Primatex’s chemical supplier.
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July 1 – December 31, 2019 On October 21, 2019 Primatex was published as significantly non-compliant for the 2018-2019 reporting period due to an acute zinc discharge violation on July 3, 2018. Primatex had no further violations during this reporting period. OCSD will continue to monitor Primatex’s
discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Prudential Overall Supply (Permit No. 1-071235) Prudential Overall Supply (Prudential) is in the business of garment rental and cleaning and operates a
number of facilities throughout the United States. The facility in Irvine is equipped with automated laundering machinery and specializes in cleaning and redistribution of uniforms, mats, napkins, and aprons at an average rate of 24,800 pounds of laundry per day. Prudential does not operate a pretreatment system, but instead utilizes a collection basin used for suspended solids separation and a multi-stage underground clarifier. Wastewater from the facility is discharged into the open-topped-below-grade basin from which it is pumped through a screen shaker to remove lint and larger solids. After passing through the shaker, wastewater is
discharged back into the basin where it flows by gravity through a multi-stage underground clarifier before discharging to the sewer system. The sample point is the final stage of the clarifier. July 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 On July 24, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter to address Prudential’s compliance
issues pertaining to stormwater management and potential discharge of solids to the sewer from the shaker screen system by October 15, 2019. Prudential requested an extension of the due date to determine the most appropriate path forward. OCSD will conduct a Compliance Inspection during the next reporting period to confirm installation of the proposed solution. Quality Aluminum Forge, LLC (Cypress South) (Permit No. 1-600272) Quality Aluminum Forge, LLC (Cypress South) (QAF-South) produces aluminum alloy aerospace forgings. The major manufacturing process equipment consists of forging units, ovens, a heat treat (quench) tank,
and a surface preparation/etch line. The forging units are used to drop forge the aluminum parts. Various cycles of forging, heating, etching, and quenching are used to form the metal and obtain the desired metallurgical properties. The wastewater generated from the etch process consists primarily of the rinse waters. Wastewater is treated in a continuous treatment system with pH adjustment, solids settling, filter press, and a clarifier. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On August 26, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection in conjunction with routine quarterly sampling. During the inspection, multiple compliance deficiencies were noted including incorrect tank labeling, the accumulation of excessive solids in the sample box, and slug loading of the continuous treatment system with concentrated wastewater. On September 24, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter directing QAF-South to correct the deficiencies by October 31, 2019. On November 18, 2019, OCSD conducted a follow-up Compliance Inspection to verify QAF-South’s compliance status and progress. While the tanks had been labeled and the solids were removed from the sample box, the remaining requirements had not been completed. OCSD will conduct additional inspections during the next reporting period to verify completion of the remaining requirements.
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Reid Metal Finishing (Permit No. 1-511376) Reid Metal Finishing (Reid) is a metal finisher providing chromic anodizing, passivation, hard anodizing, sulfuric anodizing, chem film, and plating services of stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, and zinc die castings. Reid processes products for the aerospace, military, medical, and commercial industries.
Wastewater is generated from the rinses used in the various surface finish processes and air scrubber wash water. Reid’s pretreatment system consists of chrome reduction, cyanide destruction, hydroxide precipitation and sludge filtration. In September 2019, Reid had a cadmium monthly average discharge limit violation.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On December 10, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the September 2019 cadmium monthly limit violation. Reid could not determine the source of the violation, and it was noted that previous and post-violation sampling results had been well below monthly and daily limits.
OCSD will continue to monitor Reid’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Republic Waste Services (Permit No. 1-521827) Republic Waste Services (Republic) washes the inside and outside of trash bins in a contained and partially
covered area in the facility. Washwater is routed through a three-stage clarifier before discharge to the sewer. Clarifier maintenance includes regular skimming and annual pump out of the sludge buildup. In October 2018, Republic had cadmium, copper, lead and zinc violations. In November 2018, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and resampling during which Republic indicated that no operational changes had been made onsite and, therefore, they were not able to identify any internal source for the
violations. The company indicated that the only possible source would be from illicit materials disposed of in trash bins prior to washout, such as sand blasting dust or batteries. Republic pumped out the clarifier as part of their corrective action. The resampling results showed compliance. July 1 – December 31, 2019
On July 18, 2019, Republic had chromium, copper, lead, nickel and zinc violations again, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on August 20, 2019. On August 28, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which Republic attributed the violations to excessive solids buildup in the clarifier and carry over of the solids to the sample point. As a corrective action, Republic increased frequency of their clarifier pump-out from quarterly to monthly. OCSD increased frequency of Republic’s heavy metals self-monitoring to monthly effective December 1, 2019. On October 21, 2019 Republic was published as significantly non-compliant for the 2018-2019 reporting period due to acute cadmium, copper, lead, and zinc discharge violations on October 3, 2018.
On November 7, 2019, Republic had another copper violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on December 3, 2019. On December 16, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which Republic attributed the violation to degradation of copper tubing attached to the heated pressure washer used in washing the trash bins. Republic had since replaced the deteriorated tubing. On December 30, 2019, OCSD issued an Order to Cease Non-Compliant Discharges and directed Republic to attend a Compliance Meeting scheduled for the following month to discuss Republic’s recurring violations.
OCSD will continue to monitor Republic’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis.
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Star Manufacturing LLC, dba Commercial Metal Forming (Permit No. 1-600653) Star Manufacturing LLC, dba Commercial Metal Forming (Star) is a metal forming shop that specializes in stamping and forming metal tank heads on mechanical and hydraulic presses for use in the manufacture of vessels. Star’s ancillary operations include plasma cutting metal blanks, plasma and oxyacetylene trimming, metal heat treating, pressure washing finished tank heads, welding, steam cleaning, and part washing.
Wastewater is generated from the steam cleaning and washing of production pieces, which are typically coated with lubricant. Wastewater is collected in an underground sump and then pumped to an equalization tank from which the wastewater is gravity-fed through bag filters before discharge to the sewer. In February and March 2019, Star had oil & grease violations. In March 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection to determine if Star had made any improvements to its existing treatment system. Star personnel
stated that they were continuing to research various technologies to ensure long term compliance with their permit limits and requirements. Star was aware that the use of bag filters is inadequate as primary treatment to remove oil and grease. In April 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter requiring the submittal of a waste management proposal by May 2019, and installation of the proposed pretreatment
system by June 2019 after acceptance by OCSD. While Star met the deadline for submitting the proposal, they installed the system without prior acceptance from OCSD. Star installed a zeolite multimedia filter tank
equipped with a control valve that accommodates a backwash cycle to remove accumulated contaminants from the zeolite. However, the effectiveness of the backwash cycle using untreated gravity-fed water is unclear. July 1 – December 31, 2019
On July 10, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and resampling during which OCSD noted that Star had not made any further improvements to the treatment system using the zeolite filter media and lacked understanding of an appropriate preventative maintenance schedule to maintain compliance. The resampling detected an oil & grease violation. On August 12, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the oil & grease noncompliance detected in the
previous month’s resample. OCSD also issued a Compliance Requirements Letter directing Star to attend a Compliance Meeting to discuss implementation of corrective actions to develop and maintain an effective treatment system. The Compliance Meeting was held on August 21, 2019. On September 24, 2019, following the Compliance Meeting, OCSD issued another Compliance Requirements Letter requiring Star to
complete the installation of the proposed treatment system by October 30, 2019. Star had since completed installation of the treatment system, improved the operation of the zeolite filter tanks, and added a treated
wastewater holding tank. On October 21, 2019 Star was published as significantly non-compliant for the 2018-2019 reporting period due to chronic and acute oil & grease of mineral or petroleum discharge violations on February 15, 2019 and March 21, 2019. OCSD will continue to monitor Star’s discharge and compliance status during the next reporting period.
Stremicks Heritage Foods, LLC Stremick’s Heritage Foods, LLC (Stremick’s) produces milk and water-based beverages and milk-based products. Products include homogenized whole milk, 2%, 1%, nonfat, cream, half-and-half, chocolate and other flavored drinks, almond milk, soy milk, rice milk, almond and coconut creamer, various flavors of nectar, and soft serve ice-cream mixes. Inside the facility production areas, wastewater is generated from the washing of equipment and floors. Stremicks has removed three production lines to add four new production lines that utilize purified water from a reverse osmosis system that also contribute to the wastewater discharge. The wastewater passes through one or two four-stage underground clarifiers (depending on the location in the plant) prior to the sample point.
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Additional wastewater is generated downstream of the clarifiers from washing the inside of tanker trucks after unloading bulk liquid ingredients and products. The wash pad is located outside in a bermed and roofed area. Other sources of wastewater that discharge through the sample point include boiler blowdown, cooling tower bleed-off, and water softener regeneration waste. The total flow from all industrial wastewater is captured by the open channel meter outside the facility gate.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 Due to a pH issue in OCSD’s sewer system in the area of Stremick’s facility, OCSD conducted 24-hour monitoring of Stremick’s discharge from November 18 to November 19, 2019. The pH results indicated that the pH fell below 6.0 and above 12.0 on numerous occasions. On November 20, 2019, Stremick’s had an
additional pH violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on December 30, 2019. OCSD will conduct a Compliance Inspection during the next quarter and continue to monitor Stremick’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Superior Plating (1-021090) Superior Plating is a medium-sized plating shop serving both aerospace (95%) and commercial (5%) customers. Wastewater generating operations include acid activation, alkaline cleaning, alkaline tin plating, black chromate, bright dip, bright nickel plating, bright silver plating, bright tin plating, cadmium plating, chem film, clear chromate, copper plate, copper strike, electroless nickel plating, fuse oil, gold plating, hot
D.I. rinsing, liquid water displacement, matte silver plating, nickel plating, nickel strike, nitric dip, olive drab, passivation, permanganate (descale), rinsing (countercurrent, running, & static), silver strike, tin / lead plating, yellow chromate, and zincate. Superior operates a batch pretreatment system, which consists of pH adjustment, cyanide destruct, chemical precipitation, clarification, coagulation, filter press and final effluent filtration. The non-metal bearing
wastestreams undergo pH adjustment only. From January 2019 through February 2019, OCSD conducted covert downstream monitoring of Superior’s discharge during which cadmium, copper, lead, nickel, zinc and pH violations were detected. In March 2019,
OCSD issued an Order to Cease Noncompliant Discharges informing Superior of OCSD’s intention to initiate administrative proceedings against Superior based on the discharge violations detected during the
downstream monitoring. In April 2019, OCSD held a Compliance Meeting with Superior during which the company chose to enter into a Settlement Agreement with OCSD to settle the violations and avoid administrative proceedings. The Settlement Agreement was issued in May 2019 and included a negotiated $50,000 administrative penalty.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 1, 2019, OCSD issued a Probation Order requiring Superior to conduct a proper evaluation of its pretreatment system and to make any necessary improvements to achieve consistent compliance. The final compliance date for the Probation Order schedule was September 15, 2019. On August 15, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and found that Superior, with the aid of their consultant, had made adequate progress in complying with their Probation Order requirements. The company also submitted all required self-monitoring & biweekly reports in a timely manner. On August 14, 2019, Superior had a cyanide (total) violation, for which issued a Notice of Violation was issued on September 12, 2019. This daily limit exceedance also resulted in a monthly average discharge limit violation for cyanide (total) for the month of August 2019. On September 23, 2019, OCSD conducted another Compliance Inspection to verify compliance with Probation Order and inquire about the cause of the recent cyanide violation. Superior’s efforts to improve compliance included: installation of new measurement equipment (ORP & pH measurement, new pumps & piping), training for treatment operators in the use of new
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bench test kits for metals & improved control equipment, and an updated pretreatment system schematic and an updated Operations & Maintenance manual. On October 3, 2019, OCSD conducted a follow-up inspection and resampling and found that Superior’s consultant had evaluated the cyanide destruct system and concluded that the control equipment (pH & ORP) was faulty and needed replacement. The pH and ORP controller had already been completed by the time of the inspection. The resampling results showed compliance.
On November 7, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the August 2019 cyanide (total) monthly limit violation. OCSD will continue to monitor Superior’s discharge and compliance status during the next reporting period to determine if additional enforcement is necessary.
Superior Processing (1-021403) Superior Processing is a metal plating job shop specializing in electroless nickel/immersion gold, electrolytic nickel/gold, electrolytic and immersion silver, and immersion tin plating on customer supplied printed circuit boards. Wastewater is generated from these wet operations and the associated rinses. Wastewater is segregated into two wastestreams. The metal-bearing waste is routed to continuous ion exchange system
and the cyanide-bearing waste is routed to the batch cyanide destruct system. July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 30, 2019, Superior Processing had a nickel concentration violation and a nickel mass violation, for which a Notice of Violation was issued on August 21, 2019. This daily limit exceedance also resulted in a
monthly average discharge limit violation for nickel for the month of July 2019. On October 3, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and resampling during which OCSD learned that the effluent from the cyanide destruct system is discharged directly to the sewer without going through the ion exchange system to remove any nickel that might be present in the cyanide-bearing wastestreams. OCSD believes that Superior Processing has not had nickel violations in the past because previous OCSD sampling had been conducted when there was no simultaneous discharge from the cyanide destruct system. Thus, OCSD
suspects that the nickel violations came from the cyanide destruct system effluent, as there was simultaneous discharge from that system at the time of sampling. Hence, OCSD directed Superior Processing to plumb the cyanide treatment effluent to the ion exchange system for metals removal prior to discharge to the sewer. The resampling results showed compliance.
On October 14, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the July 2019 nickel monthly limit violation.
Though Superior Processing had already replumbed the cyanide treatment system effluent through the ion exchange system, on December 3, 2019, Superior Processing had another nickel concentration violation and another nickel mass violation. OCSD will issue a Notice of Violation and conduct a follow-up Compliance
Inspection for these recent violations during the next reporting period. Tayco Engineering, Inc. (Permit No. 1-031012) Tayco Engineering, Inc. (Tayco) manufactures temperature sensors, flexible heaters, flat cables, high temperature heaters, and pressure switches for use in aerospace, satellite, military, and other general aviation applications. Rinsewater generated from the scrubbing of nickel and copper alloys is recirculated for approximately one week before discharge to a collection tank, then pumped over to the pretreatment system. Tayco uses a batch treatment system (hydroxide precipitation) for the etcher and scrub sink rinsewaters, spent developer/stripper solutions and rinses, and etcher fume scrubber bleed off. Spent etching solution and resist stripper solids are wastehauled offsite. In December 2018, Tayco had copper daily and monthly average discharge limit violations. In February 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which Tayco attributed the violation to a wastewater treatment operator forgetting to check the wastewater for copper prior to batch discharge. Tayco’s corrective
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action included additional checks for copper prior to batch discharge and better recordkeeping through a more detailed batch discharge log. July 1 – December 31, 2019 In September 2019, Tayco had another copper monthly average discharge limit violation. OCSD will issue
a Notice of Violation for this monthly limit exceedance during the next reporting period. Thompson Energy Resources, LLC (Permit No. 1-521773) Thompson Energy Resources, LLC (Thompson Energy) produces crude oil by separating ground water from
the oil/groundwater mixture extracted from multiple wells onsite through heating and chemical treatment. Resultant water is discharged to the sewer system. In July 2018, Thompson Energy had an oil & grease violation. In September 2018, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and resampling during which Thompson Energy attributed the source of the violation to a bad batch of chemicals coupled with high temperature processing. In mid-September 2018, Thompson
Energy submitted a corrective action report indicating that the company had replaced its chemical vendor and implemented new chemicals at the facility. The resampling results showed compliance. In June 2019, Thompson Energy had another oil & grease of mineral or petroleum origin violation.
July 1 – December 31, 2019
On July 9, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the previous month’s oil & grease violation. On August 12, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection, during which Thompson Energy indicated that the source of the violation was failure of LMI chemical pumps on site. During the site inspection, Thompson Energy provided a corrective action report indicating that the dosing pumps and associated piping have been replaced. On August 28, 2019, Thompson Energy had another oil & grease violation, for which a Notice of
Violation was issued on October 28, 2019. On November 12, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and resampling during which OCSD determined that Thompson Energy’s ongoing oil & grease violations are being caused by insufficient retention time due to one of the two clarification tanks being out of service, along with other multiple operational issues. During the next reporting period, OCSD will pursue escalated enforcement action as a result of the continued
noncompliance. TTM Technologies North America, LLC (Coronado) (Permit No. 1-521859) TTM Technologies North America, LLC (TTM Technologies) is a large scale, full-service printed circuit board shop. Wastewater is generated from the processing of copper laminates into printed circuit boards. Wet processes include copper plating, electroless copper plating, nickel/gold plating, solder mask, alkaline cleaning, acid cleaning, scrubbing, developing, resist stripping, tin stripping, etching, screen cleaning, oxide coating, and miscellaneous cleanup/mop water. Rinse schemes practiced at the facility include significant use of static rinses in addition to running rinses. TTM Technologies operates a continuous pretreatment system to treat low concentration wastestreams, consisting of pH adjustment and multiple ion exchange resin beds, with a large portion of the effluent reused onsite. Batch treatment is performed on spent solutions and ion exchange backflush and it consists of pH adjustment, flocculation, clarification followed by sludge dewatering with a filter press. Concentrated wastestreams (etchant, spent plating solutions) are wastehauled offsite.
In August and September 2018, TTM Technologies had copper violations. In October 2018, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter requiring TTM to implement corrective actions and attend a Compliance Meeting later that month. In the Compliance Meeting, TTM submitted information detailing their efforts to
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review the pretreatment system and explained the improvements that had been implemented prior to the meeting. OCSD required TTM Technologies to submit an updated pretreatment system diagram and operations and maintenance manual (O&M) by December 2018, which was extended to the following quarter due to delays. In January 2019, TTM submitted its O&M Manual which contained the updated pretreatment system schematics. In June 2019, TTM had another copper violation.
July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 18, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection to investigate the copper violation. During the inspection, TTM stated that their review of their ion exchange regeneration schedule indicated that the final (‘scavenger’) stage required more frequent regeneration, which by that time had already been implemented. On July 22, 2019, OCSD issued the Notice of Violation for the copper violation.
TTM had no further violations during this reporting period. OCSD will continue to monitor TTM’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Ultra-Pure Metal Finishing, Inc. (Permit No. 1-021703) Ultra-Pure Metal Finishing, Inc. (Ultra-Pure) is a metal finishing job shop. Customer-supplied parts made of aluminum and steel are received for anodizing or chemfilm application. Colored dyes are used on aluminum parts, while acid preclean and zinc plating are used on steel parts. Wastewater is generated from the rinse water tanks following the chemical process tanks. Pretreatment consists of hexavalent chrome reduction, hydroxide precipitation, coagulant addition, and polymer/flocculation for metals precipitation, and clarification.
Solids from the clarifier are processed in a sludge thickening tank and filter press, with filtrate returning to the beginning of the pretreatment system. In April 2019, Ultra-Pure had zinc daily and monthly average discharge limit violations. In May 2019, Ultra-Pure submitted a corrective action letter stating that the root cause of the violation was the processing of new parts that had trapped highly concentrated solutions. The high concentration drag-out was then carried to
the rinses and caused the treatment system to be slug loaded. In June 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection and noted additional pretreatment issues including slug loading of the continuous treatment system with concentrated floor waste and inadequate record keeping of daily maintenance. July 1 – December 31, 2019
On July 1, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the April 2019 zinc monthly limit violation. On July 25, 2019, OCSD issued a Compliance Requirements Letter requiring Ultra-Pure to discontinue the practice of slug-loading the treatment system with concentrated floor waste, maintain a daily checklist of relevant pretreatment system parameters, and submit updated facility drawings to OCSD. On September 12, 2019, Ultra-Pure submitted the updated facility drawings. On October 16, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which OCSD verified completion of the compliance requirements. OCSD will continue to monitor Ultra-Pure’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis. Vit-Best Nutrition, Inc. (Permit No. 1-600010) Vit-Best Nutrition, Inc. (Vit-Best) performs compounding of various vitamins and nutritional supplements from food grade components. The components for the vitamins are mixed in tanks and undergo further processing to create the final product. Wastewater discharge consists of unit washdowns and mop-water from general cleaning that occurs between product runs. In June 2019, Vit-Best had a pH violation.
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July 1 – December 31, 2019 On July 9, 2019, OCSD issued a Notice of Violation for the previous month’s pH noncompliance. On July 18, 2019, OCSD conducted a Compliance Inspection during which Vit-Best indicated that the most likely source of low pH was due to production operations associated with citric acid. In a typical operation, citric acid powder is screened after blending through a shaker screen. On July 23, 2019, Vit-Best submitted their
corrective action, which included vacuuming the shaker screen prior to washing operations. Vit-Best stated that this new procedure will further collect residual citric acid to prevent any future non-compliant discharge. OCSD will continue to monitor Vit-Best’s discharge and compliance status on a quarterly basis.
chapter 3
SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY (SAWPA)
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SAWPA Semi-Annual Report July 2019 - December 2019
3.0 Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA)
SAWPA was formed in 1968 to develop a long-range plan for managing, preserving, and protecting
the quality of water supplies in the Santa Ana Basin. SAWPA is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA)
consisting of five member agencies: Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), Inland Empire
Utilities Agency (IEUA), Orange County Water District (OCWD), San Bernardino Valley Municipal
Water District (Valley District), and Western Municipal Water District (WMWD). SAWPA's program
in water quality management is integrated with those of other local, state, and federal agencies.
The Inland Empire Brine Line (Brine Line) is a pipeline designed to carry saline wastewater from the
Upper Basin to the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) for disposal, after treatment, into the
Pacific Ocean. This wastewater consists of a mixture of desalter brine and saline wastewater from
Industrial Users (IUs), but also some temporary domestic discharges. The wastewater is treated by
OCSD to comply with environmental standards before discharge to the ocean outfall. The capacity
of the Brine Line available to SAWPA is 30 MG per day (MGD). The average daily discharge was
10.88 MGD for this reporting period.
3.1 Brine Line System Pretreatment Program Overview
SAWPA has a wastewater discharge ordinance applicable to the Brine Line. It is essentially, with
some appropriate modifications, substantially similar to OCSD’s Wastewater Discharge Regulations
Ordinance. In addition, a Memorandum of Understanding is in place to delineate pretreatment
permitting, monitoring, enforcement, and reporting responsibilities between SAWPA and OCSD.
SAWPA has entered into a Multijurisdictional Pretreatment Agreement (Agreement) with the City
of Beaumont (Beaumont), Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), Inland Empire Utilities
Agency (IEUA), Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD), San Bernardino Municipal Water
Department (SBMWD), San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (Valley District), Western
Municipal Water District (WMWD), and Yucaipa Valley Water District (YVWD). This Agreement
delineates the pretreatment responsibilities between SAWPA and the agencies to carry out and
enforce a pretreatment program to control discharges from IUs located in their service areas.
SAWPA owns and operates the Brine Line above the Orange County line and has purchased 17
MGD of treatment and disposal capacity rights at OCSD’s treatment facilities. As of December 31,
2019, there are forty-two (42) direct connections including twelve (12) emergency connections
discharging to the Brine Line. Twenty (20) indirect discharge Permittees located within the SAWPA
service area discharge to the four (4) Brine Line Collection Stations (Collection Stations). The
Collection Stations are located in, and operated by, the following agencies: EMWD, IEUA, San
Bernardino Municipal Water Department (SBMWD) on behalf of Valley District, and the City of
Corona on behalf of WMWD.
SAWPA has the permitting responsibilities for all Liquid Waste Haulers (LWH) that use the
Collection Stations. As of December 31, 2019, there are ten (10) LWH permitted by SAWPA to use
the Collection Stations. The SAWPA LWH permits assign a primary collection station and alternate
collection station should the primary collection station become unavailable due to repairs or
closure.
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During the reporting period (July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019) SAWPA continued
implementation of numerous program documents and worked to improve the operation and
implementation of the Pretreatment Program. A multijurisdictional pretreatment agreement
between SAWPA and the member/contract agencies defines the roles and responsibilities of
SAWPA and the Agencies. SAWPA and the member and contract agencies use a procedures
document for uniform and consistent implementation of the Pretreatment Program. Orange
County Sanitation District (OCSD) has completed the process of updating and revising their Sewer
User Ordinance, Ordinance OCSD-53. As Delegated Control Authority to OCSD SAWPA is required
to update their Ordinance to include relevant OCSD revisions. SAWPA has developed draft
Ordinance No. 9 which has been revised to incorporate the updates within the new OCSD
Ordinance. SAWPA submitted the draft Ordinance to OCSD for their review and concurrence on
October 17, 2019. It is anticipated SAWPA will receive comments from OCSD regarding the draft
Ordinance in early 2020.
Reporting below is individually presented for each SAWPA Pretreatment Program
member/contract agency.
3.2 SAWPA Pretreatment Program
3.2.1 The City of Beaumont (Beaumont)
Description of Beaumont
Beaumont is the owner and operator of the City of Beaumont wastewater treatment plant
and will be responsible for the implementation of certain pretreatment program activities
for the industries connected to the Brine Line within its service area upon its connection
to the Brine Line in 2020. Beaumont is being required by the Santa Ana Regional Water
Quality Control Board to proactively manage salinity in the two underlying groundwater
basins, the Beaumont and San Timoteo Groundwater Management Zones. As a result,
Beaumont has elected to install Reverse Osmosis (RO) treatment of the tertiary treated
wastewater treatment plant effluent. The RO concentrate will be discharged to the Brine
Line. The Beaumont wastewater treatment plant discharges to Cooper’s Creek, tributary
to San Timoteo Creek, which is tributary to the Santa Ana River. By discharging the bine
concentrate to the Brine Line, discharge of a minimum 685 tons of salt to the Santa Ana
River are avoided, benefiting the downstream groundwater basins. The RO facility is
expected to be completed, tested and on-line and connection to the Brine Line completed
in mid-2020. Currently there are no permitted users within the Beaumont Service Area.
3.2.2 Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD)
Description of EMWD
EMWD is a Municipal Water District responsible for the implementation of certain
pretreatment activities for the indirect and direct industries that discharge to EMWD’s
Non-Reclaimable Waste Line, which discharges to the Brine Line at Reach V. In the face of
declining groundwater levels and continuing droughts, EMWD was formed in 1950 to
secure additional water for a lightly populated area of western Riverside County. EMWD
joined the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California a year later to augment its
local supplies with recently available imported water. EMWD also provides sewer service
throughout its area. The EMWD headquarters are located in Perris, California and serves
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the eastern portion of the watershed in Riverside County, as well as portions of the Santa
Margarita Watershed, south of the Santa Ana River Watershed.
Enforcement Action
• Infineon Technologies Americas Corporation (Permit No. I1039-3)
A Notice of Violation and Order for Corrective Action (NOV/OCA) was issued to Infineon
Technologies Americas Corporation (Infineon) on November 20, 2019 for a pollutant
limitation violation. On November 11, 2019 EMWD received a low pH alarm at its
Integrated Operations Center from an inline pH meter at the EMWD Collection Station.
The pH was at 5.7 S.U. a violation of the Daily Minimum Discharge Limitation of 6.0 S.U. as
stated in Permit No. I1039-3. The NOV/OCA required the permittee to submit a written
report detailing the cause, and corrective taken to prevent the recurrence of the violation
by no later than December 4, 2019. Infineon responded on November 27, 2019 and
attributed the cause of the violation to a fouled pH sensor which caused the system to
under correct for chemical addition. Immediately upon discovery of the pH violation
Infineon cleaned and re-calibrated the pH meter. Infineon made a decision to clean the
pH sensor twice a day to prevent any re-occurrence, and in addition the truckers who haul
are now required to take the pH with a handheld pH meter for confirmation of the pH with
the inline pH meter. Implementation of the corrective actions identified above, and follow-
up sampling indicated compliance; subsequently, the enforcement action was closed.
EMWD shall continue to conduct unannounced inspections and wastewater monitoring at
Infineon to ensure consistent compliance with permit requirements and SAWPA Ordinance
No. 8.
3.2.3 Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA)
Description of IEUA
IEUA is a Municipal Water District responsible for the implementation of certain
pretreatment program activities for the direct and indirect industries located within IEUA’s
service area which discharge to the Brine Line at Reach 4A and 4D. IEUA, originally named
the Chino Basin Municipal Water District (CBMWD), was formed in 1950 to supply
supplemental water to the region. Since its formation, the Agency has expanded its areas
of responsibility from a supplemental water supplier to a regional wastewater treatment
agency with domestic and industrial disposal systems and energy recovery/production
facilities. In addition, the Agency has become a recycled water purveyor, bio-
solids/fertilizer treatment provider and continues as a leader in water supply salt
management, for the purpose of protecting the region’s vital groundwater supplies.
IEUA strives to enhance the quality of life in the Inland Empire by providing optimum water
resources management for the area’s customers while promoting conservation and
environmental protection. IEUA covers 242-square miles, distributes imported water,
provides industrial/municipal wastewater collection and treatment services, and other
related utility services to more than 850,000 people. The Agency’s service area includes
the Cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair, Ontario and Upland, as well as the
Cucamonga Valley Water District and the Monte Vista Water District.
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Enforcement Action
• Eastside Water Treatment Facility (Permit No. I1024-2.1)
A Notice of Violation and Order for Corrective Action (NOV/OCA) was issued to Eastside
Water Treatment Facility (Eastside) on June 26, 2019 for a pollutant limitation violation.
On June 4, 2019, IEUA collected a wastewater sample from Monitoring Point 002. The pH
field analysis indicated the pH was 5.3 SU which exceeded the Local Daily Minimum
Discharge Limitation of 6.0 SU as stated by Permit. The NOV/OCA required Eastside to
submit a written report detailing the cause of the violation and corrective actions on or
before July 10, 2019. Furthermore, the permittee is required to test the pH of every
wastewater load to ensure compliance prior to transporting them to the collection station.
Eastside responded on July 9, 2019 and attributed the cause of the violation to low quality
salt that was delivered to its facility and used in the ion exchange process. Eastside stated
its employees will inspect all loads of salt to verify the quality prior to accepting them.
Eastside also stated their hauler took a wastewater load prior to operating hours without
confirming pH was between 6.0 S.U. and 12.0 S.U. Treatment Plant operators received
training and reviewed SOP procedures to ensure pH is checked on each load prior to hauler
leaving its facility. Eastside also notified their hauling company was also notified
wastewater shall not be removed from the site until a City employee checks the pH.
Implementation of the corrective actions identified above, and follow-up sampling
indicated compliance; subsequently, the enforcement action was closed. IEUA shall
continue to conduct unannounced inspections and wastewater monitoring at Eastside to
ensure consistent compliance with permit requirements and SAWPA Ordinance No. 8.
• OLS Energy – Chino (Permit No. D1059-3)
A Notice of Violation and Order for Corrective Action (NOV/OCA) was issued to OLS Energy
– Chino (OLS) on October 2, 2019 for a pollutant limitation violation and hazardous waste
discharge. On September 22, 2019, OLS discharged 59 gallons of low pH wastewater (1.5
SU) to the Brine Line. This low pH discharge is a prohibited waste as stated in SAWPA
Ordinance No. 8 and IEUA Ordinance No. 106. Furthermore, OLS failed to immediately
notify the Control Authorities as required by permit. The NOV/OCA required OLS to cease
and desist discharging low pH wastewater, continue to implement the corrective actions
stated in its written response submitted on September 23, 2019, and update its current
SOP for its pH neutralization process. The response indicated the violation may have been
caused by stratification in neutralization tank (D203). OLS stated it is implementing
safeguards to prevent recurrence. The facility has two neutralization tanks, D203 and
D204. Only D203 has a source of low pH wastewater. OLS will perform the mixing in
Neutralization Tank D203 and then transfer it into tank D204 for additional mixing to
ensure pH stability prior to discharging it to the Brine Line. On October 16, 2019, OLS
submitted an updated SOP for neutralization process. On November 11, 2019, as required
by permit, the Permittee reported to the EPA Regional Waste Management Division that it
discharged 59 gallons of hazardous waste to the Brine Line. Implementation of the
corrective actions identified above, and follow-up sampling indicated compliance;
subsequently, the enforcement action was closed. IEUA shall continue to conduct
unannounced inspections and wastewater monitoring at OLS to ensure consistent
compliance with permit requirements and SAWPA Ordinance No. 8.
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3.2.4 Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD)
Description of JCSD
JCSD is a public agency responsible for the implementation of certain pretreatment
program activities for the direct industries connected to the Brine Line via JCSD’s sewer
collection system within its service area (Brine Line Reach IV-D). JCSD headquarters is
located at 11201 Harrel Street in the City of Jurupa Valley. JCSD was formed in 1956 and
provides water, sewer, park services, graffiti abatement, and street lighting. In 1988 the
District formed the Community Facilities District No. 1 to provide for water, sewer, flood
control and street infrastructure within the industrial portion of the Mira Loma area. The
boundaries of CFD No. 1 expanded from 1,900 acres to 3,000 acres in 1992. In June 1989,
JCSD contracted with WMWD for capacity in Reach IV-D of the Brine Line.
Enforcement Action
• Del Real, LLC (Permit No. D1021-3)
A Notice of Violation and Order for Corrective Action (NOV/OCA) was issued to Del Real,
LLC (Del Real) by JCSD on February 1, 2019 for pollutant limitation and temperature
exceedance violations. On January 27, 2019 Del Real LLC submitted pH and temperature
data records from the pH meter Monitoring Point 001, the permitted monitoring point, via
email as requested by JCSD staff. The pH of the industrial effluent discharged exceeded
the Local Daily Minimum Discharge Limitation of 6.0 S.U. as defined by Permit on January
3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 20, 25, and 26, 2019. Additionally, the temperature data submitted
with the pH data records indicated several temperatures as high as 186 degrees
Fahrenheit, exceeding the limit of 140 degrees Fahrenheit as stated in SAWPA Ordinance
8 Article 2 Section 201.0J. The NOV/OCA required Del Real to submit a written report by
February 18, 2019 stating the cause of the pH and temperature violations and planned
corrective actions to ensure that future pH and temperature discharges will be within the
Local Non-Domestic Wastewater Limitations Concentration Values. Permittee responded
on February 18, 2019 and attributed the pH exceedances to erroneous readings of an
unsecured probe in the Monitoring Point 001 Manhole. Del Real replaced the probe and
secured it in place in Monitoring Point 001. Additional corrective actions taken by Del Real
were to change the Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) set point from 6.5 to 8 S.U., installation
of a thermostatic mixing valve to maintain boiler blowdown temperatures within the
compliance range, and a pH dosing connection from the current DAF Caustic tank to the
DAF effluent sample box at the exit of the DAF to immediately correct pH. A compliance
inspection on August 15, 2019 confirmed installation of AF-3 automated chemical control
system which manages chemical dosing at pH tank and emergency caustic pump at the
DAF sample box. Implementation of the corrective actions identified above, follow-up site
visits, and pH compliance monitoring indicated compliance; subsequently, the
enforcement action was closed. JCSD shall continue to conduct unannounced inspections
and wastewater monitoring at Del Real to ensure consistent compliance with permit
requirements and SAWPA Ordinance No. 8.
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3.2.5 San Bernardino Municipal Water Department (SBMWD) Description of SBMWD
SBMWD is a Municipal Water Department and is responsible for administering certain
pretreatment program activities for indirect industries associated with the SBMWD Brine
Line Collection Station. SBMWD provides potable water and sewerage services for the City
of San Bernardino, in addition to sewerage service for the cities of Loma Linda and
Highland, as well as, some isolated county areas. These services are augmented by the
operation of a brine waste collection station which provides an alternate disposal site for
industries which generate high strength brine waste. The SBMWD, under contract with the
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, is responsible for administering the
pretreatment program associated with the SBMWD Brine Line Collection Station.
Enforcement Action
There was no enforcement action during this reporting period.
3.2.6 San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (Valley District)
Description of Valley District
Valley District is a Municipal Water District responsible for the implementation of certain
pretreatment program activities for the direct industries connected to the Brine Line within
its service area (Brine Line Reach IV-E). Valley District headquarters is located in the City
of San Bernardino and serves most of the northern and eastern reaches of the watershed
in San Bernardino County with a small portion of its service area in Riverside County. Valley
District was formed in 1954 to plan long-range water supply for the San Bernardino Valley.
It is the only State Water Contractor within SAWPA and imports water into its service area
through participation in the California State Water Project while also managing
groundwater storage within its boundaries. It was incorporated under the Municipal Water
District Act of 1911 (California Water Code Section 7100 et seq., as amended). Its enabling
act includes a broad range of powers to provide water, as well as wastewater, stormwater
disposal, recreation, and fire protection services.
Enforcement Action
There was no enforcement action during this reporting period.
3.2.7 Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA)
Description of SAWPA
SAWPA is a Joint Powers Authority, classified as a Special District under State of California
law, responsible for the implementation of the pretreatment program for the industries
connected to the Brine Line. SAWPA consists of five Member Agencies: Eastern Municipal
Water District (EMWD), Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), Orange County Water
District (OCWD), San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (Valley District), and
Western Municipal Water District (WMWD). SAWPA, through the MOU with OCSD, has
the ultimate responsibility to ensure adequate implementation of Pretreatment Program
responsibilities in the Upper Basin portion of the Brine Line. SAWPA issues permits to
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Direct and Indirect Dischargers jointly with Member and Contract Agencies and solely
issues permits to all Member and Contract Agency owned or affiliated Direct and Indirect
Dischargers.
Enforcement Action
• Del Real, LLC (Permit No. D1021-3)
A Notice of Violation and Order for Corrective Action (NOV/OCA) was issued to Del Real,
LLC (Del Real) by SAWPA on July 14, 2016 for a bypass in the pretreatment wet well and
for exceedance of their Brine Line purchased capacity. The NOV/OCA required Del Real to
submit a corrective action plan regarding the bypass and to apply for additional Brine Line
capacity. Del Real repaired and made improvements to the existing alarm system to the
wet well, which was verified by SAWPA during inspection. Del Real also installed and
repaired screens for the production room drains. Del Real submitted a request for
additional Brine Line capacity and a Water Balance Report which detailed water
consumption and wastewater discharged to the Brine Line. Del Real agreed to purchase
an additional 163,000 gallons of Brine Line capacity and submitted the Water Balance
Report. Implementation of the corrective actions identified above, and follow-up site visits
indicated compliance; subsequently, the enforcement action was closed. JCSD shall
continue to conduct unannounced inspections and wastewater monitoring at Del Real to
ensure consistent compliance with permit requirements and SAWPA Ordinance No. 8.
• Del Real, LLC (Permit No. D1021-3)
A Notice of Violation and Order for Corrective Action and Notice of Significant
Noncompliance (NOV/OCA) was issued to Del Real, LLC (Del Real) by SAWPA on May 15,
2019 for a pollutant limitation and failure to report said violation within 24 hours of
becoming aware of the violation. Furthermore, Del Real failed to report said violation
within 45 days of the required report due date placing the facility in Significant
Noncompliance for the 2nd and 3rd quarters of the 2018-2019 fiscal year. On August 10,
2018 Del Real collected a wastewater sample from Monitoring Point 001. The field pH
result obtained August 10, 2018 indicated a pH result of 5.4 S.U., a violation of the pH
minimum discharge limitation of 6.0 S.U. as stated in the wastewater discharge permit.
Furthermore, this violation was not communicated to JCSD until submittal of the Self-
Monitoring Report in January 2019. The NOV/OCA required submittal of a written report
detailing why the pH violation was not reported as required and what corrective action
would be taken to ensure future violations of this nature do not occur again by May 29,
2019. The permittee responded requesting an extension of the deadline until June 3, 2019,
which was granted. The permittee provided the report on June 3, 2019. The report
identified the cause of the reporting violation as a failure of staff to properly identify the
violation and therefore reporting was not made as required. The permittee will ensure
proper personnel are present during laboratory field analyses and the contract laboratory
will be directly notifying personnel should any further violations be identified so that
notification can be made as required. Implementation of the corrective actions identified
above, and follow-up sampling indicated compliance; subsequently, the enforcement
action was closed. JCSD shall continue to conduct unannounced inspections and
wastewater monitoring at Del Real to ensure consistent compliance with permit
requirements and SAWPA Ordinance No. 8.
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• EMWD Perris and Menifee Desalination Facility (Permit No. D1061-3)
A Notice of Violation and Order for Corrective Action (NOV/OCA) was issued to the EMWD
Perris and Menifee Desalination Facility by SAWPA on November 7, 2019 for discharging
to the Brine Line without obtaining a Wastewater Discharge Permit. On October 2, 2019
EMWD Source Control staff notified SAWPA that a contractor operator for the Desalitech
R.O. pilot project discharged 250 gallons of wastewater to the Brine Line without obtaining
a Wastewater Discharge Permit for the discharge. The NOV/OCA required EMWD to
submit a written report to SAWPA detailing how the violation shall be prevented in the
future. The written report was due no later than November 21, 2019. An extension on the
November 21, 2019 deadline was requested and granted to accommodate signing of the
response by the Authorized Representative to November 22, 2019. The response to the
NOV/OCA was received November 22, 2019. EMWD has developed a Standard Operating
Procedure to prevent future non-compliant discharges to the brine line from contracted
operators or EMWD employees. Implementation of the corrective actions identified
above, and follow-up sampling indicated compliance; subsequently, the enforcement
action was closed. SAWPA shall continue to conduct unannounced inspections and
wastewater monitoring at the EMWD Perris and Menifee Desalination Facility to ensure
consistent compliance with permit requirements and SAWPA Ordinance No. 8.
3.2.8 SAWPA Liquid Waste Hauler (LWH) Program
SAWPA solely permits the Waste Haulers allowing for the Waste Haulers to have only one
permit to provide service to the four Member Agencies’ Collection Stations. This also
facilitates utilization of the Generator’s regular Waste Hauler if an Alternate Collection
Station must be used.
Enforcement Action
• Alpha Petroleum (Permit No. H1126-1)
A Notice of Violation and Order for Corrective Action (NOV/OCA) was issued to Alpha
Petroleum by SAWPA on December 20, 2019 for discharging a wastewater load to the Brine
Line without cleaning the waste hauler truck as required resulting in an unauthorized
discharge to the IEUA Collection Station. On November 27, 2019 at 12:30 p.m., Alpha
Petroleum discharged a wastewater load, which originated from Eastside Water Treatment
Facility (EWTF), to the IEUA Collection Station. After the wastewater was offloaded to the
IEUA Collection Station the tanker hose was disconnected by the driver and an IEUA
inspector witnessed the discharge of grease leaking out of the tankers discharge pipe and
onto the ground. When the IEUA inspector questioned the driver concerning the grease
discharging from the tanker, the driver stated a load of wastewater containing grease was
transported and offloaded at a different site, but the tanker was not cleaned prior to
loading wastewater from the EWTF. Alpha Petroleum failed to follow the actions
submitted in their Liquid Waste Hauler Cleaning and Maintenance Plan a violation of
Wastewater Discharge Permit No. H1126-1. The NOV/OCA required the permittee to
submit a written report detailing the cause and corrective actions taken to prevent
recurrence of the violations by no later than 1/6/2020. SAWPA and IEUA shall continue to
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conduct unannounced inspections and wastewater monitoring at the IEUA Collection
Station of Alpha Petroleum to ensure consistent compliance with permit requirements and
SAWPA Ordinance No. 8.
3.2.9 Western Municipal Water District (WMWD)
Description of WMWD
WMWD is a Municipal Water District responsible for the implementation of certain
pretreatment program activities for the direct and indirect industries connected to the
Brine Line within its service area. WMWD was formed in 1954 under the Municipal Water
District Act of 1911 for the purpose of bringing supplemental water from the Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California to a growing western Riverside County. Western’s
service area covers 527 square miles, serving a population of approximately 900,000
people. The District serves 10 wholesale customers with imported water via the Colorado
River and the State Water Project. WMWD also supplies imported water and groundwater
directly to approximately 25,000 residential, commercial and agricultural customers in the
areas of El Sobrante, Eagle Valley, Temescal Creek, Woodcrest, Orangecrest, Mission
Grove, Lake Mathews, March Air Reserve Base, Rainbow Canyon and portions of the cities
of Riverside and Murrieta. The Murrieta division provides water and wastewater services
in a 6.5-square mile portion of Murrieta and relies on both groundwater and imported
sources. WMWD headquarters is located in Riverside, California and serves the western
Riverside County portion of the watershed, as well as portions of the Santa Margarita
Watershed, south of the Santa Ana River Watershed.
Enforcement Action
• Decra Roofing Systems (Permit No. I1020-3)
A Notice of Violation and Order for Corrective Action (NOV/OCA) was issued to Decra
Roofing Systems (Decra) by WMWD on August 8, 2019 for pollutant discharge limitation
violation. On July 23, 2019 Decra collected a wastewater sample from Monitoring Point
001. The field analysis results reported by Decra on July 24, 2019 indicated a Dissolved
Sulfide concentration of 1.1 mg/L, which exceeded the Daily Maximum Discharge
Limitation of 0.5 mg/L as stated in Permit No. I1020-3. The NOV/OCA required Decra to
investigate the cause of the violation and submit a report with corrective actions by
August 16, 2019. Additionally, Decra was required to resample for dissolved sulfides
weekly for three consecutive weeks and submit the first result by August 23, 2019. The
remaining results must be submitted within 10 days of receiving them. Decra submitted
the Corrective Actions Report on August 19, 2019. An informal notice was provided for
the late report and it was immediately provided. The first resample was submitted and
indicated a non-detect for dissolved sulfides (<0.01mg/L). The contracted lab could not
provide accurate results for the remaining two samples due to a lab error. Decra
rescheduled the sampling and it was completed on September 19, 2019 and September
26, 2019. The results for both samples indicated non-detect for the dissolved sulfides
(<0.01mg/L). Implementation of the corrective actions identified above, and follow-up
sampling indicated compliance; subsequently, the enforcement action was closed.
WMWD shall continue to conduct unannounced inspections and wastewater monitoring
at Decra to ensure consistent compliance with permit requirements and SAWPA
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Ordinance No. 8.
3.2.10 Yucaipa Valley Water District (YVWD)
Description of YVWD
YVWD is a Water District responsible for the implementation of certain pretreatment
program activities for the industries connected to the Brine Line within its service area.
YVWD was formed on September 14, 1971, when the Secretary of State of the State of
California certified and declared formation of the District. The District operates under the
County Water District Law, being Division 12 of the State of California Water Code.
Although the immediate function of the District at the time was to provide water service,
the YVWD currently provides a variety of services to residential, commercial and industrial
customers. The YVWD provides sewer collection and sewer treatment services. Sewer
treatment takes place at the highly advanced Wochholz Regional Water Recycling Facility
that provides advanced treatment, including the capability to demineralize the recycled
water. In 2012, the YVWD completed an extension of the Inland Empire Brine Line
operated by the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority. The brine disposal facility is
critical to ensure the YVWD meets the stringent water quality objectives set by the
Regional Water Quality Control Board for the Yucaipa Management Zone, Beaumont
Management Zone and the San Timoteo Management Zone.
Although YVWD currently has no permitted industries discharging to the Brine Line they
have participated in Brine Line activities, including training conducted by SAWPA
personnel, since 2013. They conduct the industrial user survey upstream of the Henry
Wochholz Regional Water Recycling Facility that began discharge to the Brine Line in July
of 2016, in accordance with SAWPA policies and procedures. The Henry Wochholz
Regional Water Recycling Facility service area includes three industrial permittees:
Enforcement Action
There was no enforcement action during this reporting period.
3.3 Permittees in Significant Noncompliance (SNC)
At the end of each quarter, EPA requires the evaluation of each IU's compliance status using a six-
month period. Each IU is evaluated for SNC four times during the year, and the total evaluation
period covers 15 months (beginning with the last quarter of the previous pretreatment year
through the end of the current year).
As of December 31, 2019, of the active seventy-two (72) Permittees, there were no permittees
classified as SNC. An industry was determined to be in SNC if it incurred a violation that met one
or more of the criteria listed below as provided in 40 CFR, Part 403.
• Chronic violations of wastewater discharge limits are defined as those in which 66% or
more of all measurements for the same pollutant taken during a consecutive six-month
period exceed (by any magnitude) a numeric pretreatment standard or requirement
including instantaneous limits as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(l).
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• Technical review criteria (TRC) violation are defined as those in which 33% or more of all
measurements taken for the same pollutant during a consecutive six-month period equal
or exceeds the product of the numeric pretreatment standard or requirement including
instantaneous limits, as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(l) multiplied by the applicable TRC
(TRC=1.4 for BOD, TSS, fats, oil and grease, and 1.2 for all other pollutants except pH).
• Any other violation of a pretreatment standard or requirement (daily maximum or long
term average, instantaneous limit or narrative standard) that has caused, alone or in
combination with other discharges, interference or pass through (including endangering
the health of POTW or SAWPA personnel or the general public).
• Any discharge of a pollutant that has caused imminent endangerment to human health,
welfare, or the environment; or has resulted in POTW’s or SAWPA’s exercise of emergency
authority to halt or prevent such a discharger.
• Failure to meet within 90 days after the scheduled date, a compliance schedule milestone
contained in a local control mechanism or enforcement order, for starting construction,
completing construction, or for attaining final compliance.
• Failure to provide, within 45 days of the due date, any required reports such a baseline
monitoring reports, 90-day compliance reports, periodic self-monitoring reports, and
reports with compliance schedules.
• Failure to pay, within 30 days, all applicable user application, permit and enforcement
penalty fees.
• Failure to accurately report noncompliance.
• Any other violation or group of violations, which may include a violation of Best
Management Practices, which the POTW or SAWPA believes will adversely affect the
operation or implementation of the SAWPA’s pretreatment program, or the Brine Line or
tributaries thereto.
A summary of Permittees in SNC is presented in Table 3.1.
TABLE 3.1 Summary of SAWPA and Member/Contract Agency Permittees in Significant
Noncompliance (SNC), July 1 – December 31, 2019
EMWD, IEUA, JCSD, SBMWD, Valley District, SAWPA, & WMWD Permittees
Company Name Permit No. Reporting or Discharge Violation
None
3.4 Future Projects that will Affect Quantity of Discharge to the Brine Line System
California Institution for Women (CIW) which is primarily domestic (reclaimable)
wastewater will be diverted to the Pine Avenue Sewer, away from the Brine Line. Diversion
of the CIW wastewater to the Pine Avenue Sewer away from the Brine Line is anticipated
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for Fiscal Year 2020/2021.
City of Beaumont is actively exploring alternatives and developing plans to upgrade the
City’s existing wastewater treatment plant. These plans include a salinity management
strategy to comply with basin plan objectives set by the Regional Water Quality Control
Board for the Beaumont and San Timoteo Groundwater Management Zones. These
proposed improvements are contingent on the ability to tie the discharge from the
proposed treatment plant upgrade to the Brine Line for brine conveyance. The City of
Beaumont is not within the Brine Line Service Area, so therefore requires authorization
from OCSD General Manager prior to discharge. The City of Beaumont submitted an
official request to discharge to the Brine Line in late 2016. SAWPA requested additional
information before submitting to OCSD a request for authorization for the discharge from
the City of Beaumont to the Brine Line from OCSD in early 2017. Following resolution of
requirements given to SAWPA and the City of Beaumont by OCSD authorization for
connection to the Brine Line is anticipated for early January 2020.
Rialto Bioenergy is a food waste-to-energy facility in Rialto, California, which has
submitted a wastewater discharge permit application to SAWPA and Valley District. The
facility is expected to come online and begin discharge to the Brine Line in mid-2020
following issuance of a wastewater discharge permit.
3.5 SAWPA Special Projects
SAWPA conducted the following Special Project efforts during the reporting period:
1. Right of way (ROW) maintenance including road grading and vegetation
removal for Reach 4A Lower and Reach 4B Lower.
2. Pipeline cleaning, pipeline inspection, and scale assessment for Reach 4A
Lower and Reach 4B Lower.
3. Repaired corrosion on Maintenance Access Structure (MAS) 4A-0010.
4. Siphon cleaning on Reach 4A Upper (Pine Avenue Siphon).
Activity Reach 4A Lower Reach 4B Lower Corona Lateral Reach 4A Upper
ROW Maintenance 1.5 miles 3 miles 0.3 miles -
Line Inspection - 1,400 ft 1,250 ft -
Line Cleaning - 1,400 ft 1,250 ft -
MAS Inspected 19 15 3 -
Siphon Cleaned - - - 1
3.6 Brine Wastewater Effluent Characteristics at OCSD’s SARI Metering Station (SMS)
A flow meter installed at the Orange County line measures SAWPA's discharge (SMS). For the one
billing days during the six-month period from July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, a total of
1,990.79 MG was discharged into the Brine Line. The SAWPA effluent represents a mixture of
domestic and industrial wastewater, industrial brine, and brine from brackish groundwater treated
by the desalters. The SMS is sampled by SAWPA weekly for BOD, TSS, and hardness.
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Tables 3.2 and 3.3 show the mass of pollutants as they were measured at SMS. The data is based
on average daily flow. The quarterly average numbers for mg/L and lbs/day are flow-weighted
values.
TABLE 3.2 – SAWPA DAILY AVERAGE CONCENTRATION (mg/L) AND MASS (lbs/day)
MEASURED FROM WEEKLY SAMPLING AT OCSD’S SARI METERING STATION,
July – September 2019
SAWPA/Orange County Sanitation District
July 19 August 19 September 19 Quarterly Average
Average Daily
Flow in MGD 10.6457 10.2861 11.0311 10.6543
Pollutant mg/L lb/day mg/L lb/day mg/L lb/day mg/L lb/day
Arsenic 0.0056 0.4972 ND **** ND **** 0.0014 0.1244
Cadmium ND **** ND **** ND **** ND ****
Chromium ND **** ND **** ND **** ND ****
Copper 0.0117 1.0343 ND **** ND **** 0.0029 0.2588
Lead ND **** ND **** ND **** ND ****
Mercury ND **** ND **** ND **** ND ****
Nickel ND **** ND **** ND **** ND ****
Silver 0.0105 0.9322 0.0090 0.7721 0.0087 0.7973 0.0093 0.8219
Zinc 0.0364 3.2318 0.0382 3.2770 0.0530 4.8760 0.0433 3.8475
Total Metals 0.0642 5.6956 0.0472 4.0491 0.0617 5.6733 0.0569 5.0526
BOD 39.4063 3,498.6904 18.2375 1,564.5266 24.9040 2,291.1618 27.1035 2,408.3379
TSS 83.5000 7,413.5613 58.2500 4,997.0485 79.1600 7,282.7003 74.5088 6,620.6299
ND = Not Detected **** = Lbs/Day not calculated due to concentration less than detection limits (typical).
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TABLE 3.3 – SAWPA DAILY AVERAGE CONCENTRATION (mg/L) AND MASS (lbs/day)
MEASURED FROM WEEKLY SAMPLING AT OCSD’S SARI METERING STATION,
October – December 2019
SAWPA/Orange County Sanitation District
October 19 November 19 December 19 Quarterly Average
Average Daily Flow in MGD 11.5526 11.3947 10.2591 11.0688
Pollutant mg/L lb/day mg/L lb/day mg/L lb/day mg/L lb/day
Arsenic ND **** ND **** ND **** ND ****
Cadmium ND **** ND **** ND **** ND ****
Chromium ND **** 0.0070 0.6652 0.0150 1.2834 0.0064 0.5885
Copper 0.0156 1.5030 0.0133 1.2608 0.0166 1.4203 0.0150 1.3824
Lead ND **** ND **** ND **** ND ****
Mercury ND **** ND **** ND **** ND ****
Nickel ND **** ND **** ND **** ND ****
Silver 0.0100 0.9635 0.0103 0.9820 0.0155 1.3262 0.0115 1.0616
Zinc 0.0235 2.2674 0.0368 3.4972 0.0481 4.1155 0.0347 3.1987
Total Metals 0.0491 4.7339 0.0674 6.4051 0.0952 8.1454 0.0675 6.2312
BOD 32.3280 3,114.7629 28.8360 2,740.3279 37.3286 3,193.8760 32.0578 2,959.3786
TSS 67.0800 6,463.0751 81.7600 7,769.7742 104.0000 8,898.3610 80.8906 7,467.3213
ND = Not Detected **** = Lbs/Day not calculated due to concentration less than detection limits (typical).
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
RESOURCE PROTECTION DIVISION
MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE
STATUS REPORT
APPENDIX 1
1st and 2nd Quarters
FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) - Resource Protection Division
July to Dec 2019 List of SIUs with Monitoring & Compliance Status
Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
3M ESPE Dental Products Z-371301 2111 Mcgaw Ave.
Irvine, CA 92614 339114 471.14(a)1 --
9W Halo Western opCo, L.P.1-600378 1575 N. Case St.
Orange, CA 92867 812332 403.5(d)2 10 2
A & G Electropolish 1-531422
18330 Ward St.
Fountain Valley, CA
92708
332813 433.17(a)2 8 3
A & K Deburring and
Tumbling, Inc.1-511362
2008 S. Yale St. Unit
H Santa Ana, CA
92704
332812 403.5(d)2 12 2
A & R Powder Coating, Inc.1-021088
1198 N. Grove St.
Unit B Anaheim, CA
92806
332812 433.17(a)3 12 3
Access Business Group, LLC 1-531435
5600 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA
90621
325412 439.47 2 6 4
Accurate Circuit Engineering 1-011138 3019 Kilson Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92707 334412 433.17(a)2 15 3
Active Plating, Inc.1-011115 1411 E. Pomona St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705 332813 433.17(a)2 17 29
ADS Gold, Inc.Z-321851 3843 E. Eagle Drive
Anaheim, CA 92807 331410 433.17(a)---
Advance Tech Plating, Inc.1-021389 1061 N. Grove St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 332813 433.17(a)3 27 6 Zinc
Advanced Plating Technology Z-371321 1765 N. Batavia St.
Orange, CA 92865 332813 433.17(a)1 --
Air Industries Company, A
PCC Company (Chapman)1-031013
7100 Chapman Ave.
Garden Grove, CA
92841
332722 403.5(d)2 --
Air Industries Company, A
PCC Company (Knott)1-531404
12570 Knott St.
Garden Grove, CA
92841-3932
332722 433.15(a), 471.64(a), 471.65(a)2 21 29
Alex C. Fergusson 1-031186 8371 Monroe Ave.
Stanton, CA 90680 325611 417.166, 417.176, 417.36 2 12 2
Alexander Oil Company 1-581185
19065 Stewart St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)2 10 2
All Metals Processing of O.C.,
Inc.1-031110 8401 Standustrial St.
Stanton, CA 90680 332813 433.17(a)2 13 9
Alliance Medical Products,
Inc.1-541182 9342 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618 325412 439.47 2 12 5
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Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) - Resource Protection Division
July to Dec 2019 List of SIUs with Monitoring & Compliance Status
Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Allied Electronics Services,
Inc.1-011073 1342 E. Borchard
Santa Ana, CA 92705 334412 433.17(a)2 13 3
Alloy Die Casting Co.1-531437
6550 Caballero Blvd.
Buena Park, CA
90620
331523
464.15(a), 464.15(b),
464.15(c), 464.15(h),
464.45(a), 464.45(b), 464.45(d)
2 18 1
Alloy Tech Electropolishing,
Inc.1-011036 2220 S. Huron Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92704 332812 433.17(a)2 9 3
Alsco, Inc.1-021656
1755 S. Anaheim
Blvd. Anaheim, CA
92802
812331 403.5(d)2 13 8
Aluminum Forge - Div. of
Alum. Precision 1-071035 502 E. Alton Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707 332112 467.46 2 14 11
Aluminum Precision Products,
Inc. (Central)1-011038 3132 W. Central
Santa Ana, CA 92704 332112 467.45 2 10 5
Aluminum Precision Products,
Inc. (Susan)1-011100 2621 S. Susan St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 332112 467.45, 467.46 2 10 8 Zinc
Aluminum Precision Products,
Inc. (Warner)1-511387 3323 W. Warner Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 332112 467.46 2 8 5
American Circuit Technology,
Inc.1-021249 5330 E. Hunter Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807 334412 433.17(a)2 15 1
Amerimax Building Products,
Inc.1-021102 1411 N. Daly St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 332812 465.35 2 12 4
Ameripec, Inc.1-031057
6965 Aragon Circle
Buena Park, CA
90620
312111 403.5(d)2 10 6
Ametek Aerospace, Inc.Z-361006
17032 Armstrong
Ave. Irvine, CA
92614
334511 433.17(a)---
Zero Discharge
Certification
Deactivated on
12/31/2019
Anaheim Extrusion Co., Inc.1-021168
1330 & 1340 N.
Kraemer Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92806
331318 467.35(c)2 17 4
Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Fairbanks)1-541180 72 Fairbanks Irvine,
CA 92618 325412 439.47 2 13 15 pH
Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Goodyear)1-600359 5 Goodyear Irvine,
CA 92618 325412 439.47 2 11 15 acetone
Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Jeronimo)1-541179 9601 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618 325412 439.47 2 11 15
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Andres Technical Plating 1-521798
1055 Ortega Way
Unit C Placentia, CA
92870
332813 433.17(a)2 9 10
AnoChem Coatings 1-600295
1102 East
Washington Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
332813 433.17(a)2 15 5
Anodyne, Inc.1-511389 2230 S. Susan St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 332813 433.17(a)2 11 14
Anomil Ent. Dba Danco Metal
Surfacing 1-011155 401 Rowland Santa
Ana, CA 92707 332813 433.17(a)2 13 9
APCT Orange County 1-600503 1900 Petra Ln. Unit C
Placentia, CA 92870 334412 433.17(a)2 18 34
Arconic Global Fasteners &
Rings, Inc.1-021081
800 S. State College
Blvd. Fullerton, CA
92831-5334
332722
433.15(a), 433.17(a), 467.46,
471.65(i), 471.65(j), 471.65(m),
471.65(n), 471.65(o),
471.65(p), 471.65(q),
471.65(r), 471.65(s),
471.65(w), 471.65(x)
4 29 20 Molybdenum
ARO Service 1-021192 1186 N. Grove St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 336411 433.17(a)2 9 3
Arrowhead Products
Corporation 1-031137 4411 Katella Ave. Los
Alamitos, CA 90720 336413 433.17(a)2 13 10
Aseptic Technology LLC 1-600716 4940 E. Landon Drive
Anaheim, CA 92807 31193 403.5(d)2 5 5
Astech Engineered Products,
Inc.1-571295 3030 Red Hill Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705 336412 433.17(a)2 13 9
Astech Engineered Products,
Inc. # 2 Z-371320 3030 Red Hill Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705 336412 -1 --
Auto-Chlor System of
Washington, Inc.1-511384 530 Goetz Ave. Santa
Ana, CA 92707 325611 417.166 2 11 5
Aviation Equipment
Processing 1-071037
1571 MacArthur Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA
92626
336413 433.17(a)2 11 2
Avid Bioservices, Inc.1-571332 14191 Myford Road
Tustin, CA 92780 325414 439.17, 439.27 1 2 2
B&B Enameling, Inc.Z-331432
17591 Sampson Ln.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92647
332812 433.17(a)---
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
(East/Main)1-071054 2525 Mcgaw Ave.
Irvine, CA 92614 325412 439.47, 463.26, 463.36 2 12 5
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
(North/Alton)1-600382 2206 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92614 325412 439.47 2 8 5
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
(West/Lake)1-541183 2525 Mcgaw Ave.
Irvine, CA 92614 325412 439.47, 463.16, 463.26, 463.36 2 11 5
Basic Electronics, Inc.1-031094
11371 Monarch St.
Garden Grove, CA
92841
334412 433.17(a)2 11 2
Bazz Houston Co.1-031010
12700 Western Ave.
Garden Grove, CA
92841
33211 403.5(d)2 13 6
Beckman Coulter, Inc.1-521824 200 S. Kraemer Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821 334516 433.17(a)2 9 3
Beo-Mag Plating 1-511370 3313 W. Harvard St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 332813 433.17(a)2 8 12
Bimbo Bakeries Usa, Inc.1-521838 500 S. Placentia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870 311812 403.5(d)2 11 2
Black Oxide Industries, Inc.1-021213
1735 N.
Orangethorpe Park
Anaheim, CA 92801
332812 433.17(a)2 9 3
Blue Lake Energy 1-521785
5837 Casson Drive
Yorba Linda, CA
92886
211111 403.5(d)2 9 2
Bodycote Thermal Processing 1-031120
7474 Garden Grove
Blvd. Westminster,
CA 92683
332811 403.5(d)3 34 2 Molybdenum
Boeing Company (Graham)1-111018
15400 Graham St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92649
33641 433.17(a)2 17 3
Brasstech, Inc 1-600316 1301 E. Wilshire Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705 332813 433.17(a)2 9 4
Brea Power II, LLC 1-521837 1935 Valencia Ave.
Brea, CA 92823 221112 403.5(d)3 13 1 pH
Bridge Energy, LLC 1-600398 2744 Valencia Ave.
Brea, CA 92821 211111 403.5(d)2 11 3
Bridgemark Corporation 1-521844
2930 E. Frontera St.
Unit A Anaheim, CA
92806
211111 403.5(d)1 1 2
Brindle/Thomas - Bradley 1-531428
221 1st St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)2 14 2
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Brindle/Thomas - Brooks &
Kohlbush 1-531429
18462 Edwards St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)2 17 2
Brindle/Thomas - Catalina &
Copeland 1-531430
18851 Stewart Ln.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)2 13 2
Brindle/Thomas-Dabney &
Patton 1-531427
19192 Stewart Ln.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)2 14 2
Bristol Industries 1-021226 630 E. Lambert Road
Brea, CA 92821 332722
433.17(a), 467.36(c),
471.35(dd), 471.35(ee),
471.35(ff), 471.35(i), 471.35(r),
471.35(s), 471.35(t), 471.35(u),
471.35(v)
4 62 54 Cadmium, CN, CN
amen., Nickel, Silver
Broncs, Inc., dba WesCoast
Textiles, Inc.1-600519
12641 Industry St.
Garden Grove, CA
92841
313310 403.5(d)2 7 -
Class 1 Permit
Deactivated on
12/16/2019
Brothers International
Desserts (North)1-600583
1682 Kettering St.
Irvine, CA 92614-
5614
311520 403.5(d)3 10 2 pH
Brothers International
Desserts (West)1-600582
1682 Kettering St.
Irvine, CA 92614-
5614
311520 403.5(d)2 10 2
Burlington Engineering, Inc.1-521770 220 W. Grove Ave.
Orange, CA 92865 332811 433.17(a)2 7 2
Cadillac Plating, Inc.1-021062 1147 W. Struck Ave.
Orange, CA 92867 332813 433.17(a)4 27 25
Cal-Aurum Industries, Inc.1-111089
15632 Container Ln.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92649
332813 433.17(a)2 15 15
California Faucets Z-331431
5271 Argosy
Huntington Beach,
CA 92649
332812 433.17(a)1 --
California Gasket and Rubber
Corporation 1-521832 533 W. Collins Ave.
Orange, CA 92867 339991 428.66(a)2 5 2
Cargill, Inc.1-031060 600 N. Gilbert St.
Fullerton, CA 92833 311225 403.5(d)3 12 6
Catalina Cylinders, A Div. of
APP 1-031021
7300 Anaconda Ave.
Garden Grove, CA
92841
331318 467.46 2 9 5
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
CD Video, Inc.1-511076
12650 Westminster
Ave. Garden Grove,
CA 92706-2139
334613 433.17(a)2 10 3
Central Powder Coating 1-021189 593 Explorer St.
Brea, CA 92821 332812 433.17(a)2 14 3
Ceradyne, Inc., a 3M
Company 1-600691 17466 Daimler St.
Irvine, CA 92614 339114 403.5(d)2 9 2
Chromadora, Inc.1-511414 2515 S. Birch St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707 332813 433.17(a)2 9 8
Circuit Technology, Inc.1-521821 1911 N. Main St.
Orange, CA 92865 334112 433.17(a)2 12 3
Cirtech, Inc.1-600689 250 E. Emerson Ave.
Orange, CA 92865 334112 433.17(a)1 6 14
City of Anaheim - Public
Utilities Dept 1-021073
6751 E. Walnut
Canyon Road
Anaheim, CA 92807
221310 403.5(d)2 --
City Of Anaheim - Public
Utilities Dept.1-521862
1144 N. Kraemer
Blvd. Anaheim, CA
92806
221112 403.5(d)2 --
City of Anaheim Public
Utilities (Water Services
WRDF)
1-521843 210 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805 221320 403.5(d)2 7 -
City of Anaheim, Canyon
Power Plant 1-600296
3071 E. Miraloma
Ave. Anaheim, CA
92806
221112 403.5(d)2 11 1
City of Huntington Beach Fire
Department 1-111015
19081 Huntington St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)2 8 2
City of Newport Beach (West
Coast Hwy - Oil Extraction)1-600584
5810 West Coast
Hwy. Newport
Beach, CA 92660
211111 403.5(d)2 --
Previously listed
as City of
Newport Beach
City of Tustin - Maintenance
Yard 1-071058
1472 Service Road
Tustin, CA 92780-
1200
921190 403.5(d)2 11 3
City of Tustin Water Service
(17Th St.)1-071013 18602 E. 17th St.
Tustin, CA 92705 221310 403.5(d)2 7 1
City of Tustin, Water Service
(Main St)1-071268 235 E. Main St.
Tustin, CA 92780 221310 403.5(d)1 --
CJ Foods Manufacturing Corp.1-521849
500 State College
Blvd. Fullerton, CA
92831
311824 403.5(d)2 10 6
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
CLA-VAL Co. Div. of Griswold
Ind.Z-361103
1701 Placentia Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA
92627
332911 433.15(a)1 --
Coast to Coast Circuits, Inc.1-111129
5332 Commercial St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92649
334412 433.17(a)3 21 9 pH
Coastline High Performance
Coatings, LTD 1-600812
7181 Orangewood
Ave. Garden Grove,
CA 92841
332812 433.17(a)1 4 -
New Class 1
Permit Issued on
07/01/2019
Coastline Metal Finishing
Corp., A Division of Valence
Surface Technologies
1-600708
7061 Patterson Drive
Garden Grove, CA
92841
332813 433.17(a)2 11 8
Coca-Cola Company -Anaheim
Water Plant 1-021392
2121 E. Winston
Road Anaheim, CA
92806
312112 403.5(d)1 6 1
Columbine Associates 1-521784
4660 San Antonio
Road Direction E. on
B St Yorba Linda, CA
92886
211111 403.5(d)2 9 2
Continuous Coating
Corporation 1-021290 520 W. Grove Ave.
Orange, CA 92865 332812 433.17(a), 465.15 2 15 9
Cooper and Brain, Inc.1-031070 1390 Site Drive Brea,
CA 92821 211111 403.5(d)2 7 2
Corru-Kraft Buena Park 1-600806
6200 Caballero Blvd.
Buena Park, CA
90620
322211 403.5(d)3 11 6 pH
CP-Carrillo, Inc. (Armstrong)1-600920
17401 Armstrong
Ave. Irvine, CA
92614
336310 433.17(a)1 7 -pH
New Class 1
Permit Issued on
10/01/2019
CP-Carrillo, Inc. (McGaw)1-571316 1902 McGaw Ave.
Irvine, CA 92614 336310 403.5(d)2 9 3
Previously listed
as CP-Carrillo,
Inc.
CPPG, Inc.Z-321813
3911 E. Miraloma
Ave. Anaheim, CA
92806
332813 433.17(a)---
Crest Coating, Inc.1-021289 1361 S. Allec St.
Anaheim, CA 92805 332812 433.17(a)2 13 3
CRH California Water, Inc.1-011051 502 S. Lyon St. Santa
Ana, CA 92701 561990 403.5(d)1 1 2
Custom Enamelers, Inc.1-021297
18340 Mount Baldy
Circle Fountain
Valley, CA 92708
332812 433.17(a)2 13 3
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Cytec Engineered Materials,
Inc.Z-600005
1440 N. Kraemer
Blvd. Anaheim, CA
92806
325520 433.17(a)1 --
D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc.1-600414 4041 W. Garry Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 311821 403.5(d)2 8 2
Dae Shin USA, Inc.1-031102 610 N. Gilbert St.
Fullerton, CA 92833 313310 403.5(d)2 11 6
DAH Oil, LLC 1-581173
18962 Stewart Ln.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)1 9 2
Darling International, Inc.1-511378 2624 Hickory St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707 562219 403.5(d)3 13 6
Data Aire, Inc. #2 1-021379
230 W. Blueridge
Ave. Orange, CA
92865
332322 433.17(a)3 11 3 pH
Data Electronic Services, Inc.1-011142 410 Nantucket Place
Santa Ana, CA 92703 334412 433.17(a)2 9 3
Data Solder, Inc.1-521761 2915 Kilson Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92707 334412 433.17(a)2 9 3
Dayton Flavors, LLC 1-600038 580 S. Melrose
Placentia, CA 92870 311930 403.5(d)2 6 2
DCOR, LLC 1-111013
4541 Heil Ave.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92649
211111 403.5(d)2 15 4
Diamond Environmental
Services, LP 1-600244
1801 Via Burton Unit
B Fullerton, CA
92832
532490 403.5(d)2 10 2
Dr. Smoothie Enterprises -
DBA Bevolution Group 1-600131 1730 Raymer Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833 311930 403.5(d)3 15 -pH
DRS Network & Imaging
Systems, LLC 1-531405 10600 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630 334413 469.18(a)2 8 5
DS Services of America 1-021393 1522 N. Newhope St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703 312112 403.5(d)2 10 2
Ducommun Aerostructures,
Inc.1-021105 1885 N. Batavia St.
Orange, CA 92865 336413 433.17(a)2 15 13
Dunham Metal Processing 1-021325 936 N. Parker St.
Orange, CA 92867 332813 433.17(a)2 13 3
E&B Natural Resources-
Angus Petroleum Corporation 1-600254
1901 California St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)2 10 4
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Earth Friendly Products 1-600739 11150 Hope St.
Cypress, CA 90630 325611 417.166, 417.86 1 7 4
New Class 1
Permit Issued on
07/01/2019
EFT Fast Quality Service, Inc.1-011064 2328 S. Susan St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 334112 433.17(a)2 9 2
Electro Metal Finishing
Corporation 1-021158 1194 N. Grove St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 332812 433.17(a)2 9 3
Electrolurgy, Inc.1-071162 1121 Duryea Ave.
Irvine, CA 92614 332813 433.17(a)3 12 30 Silver
Electron Plating Inc.1-021336
13932 Enterprise
Drive Garden Grove,
CA 92843
332813 433.17(a)2 13 9
Electronic Precision
Specialties, Inc.1-021337 537 Mercury Ln.
Brea, CA 92821 332813 433.17(a)2 12 9
Electrorack Products Co., Inc.Z-321092 1443 S. Sunkist St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 332999 433.17(a)1 --
Embee Processing (Anodize)1-600456 2148 S. Hathaway St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705 332813 413.14(c), 413.54(c), 413.64(c),
433.17(a)2 15 7
Embee Processing (Plate)1-600457 2144 S. Hathaway St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705 332813 413.14(c), 413.54(c), 413.64(c),
413.74(c), 433.17(a)2 15 7
Excello Circuits
Manufacturing Corp.1-521855 1924 Nancita Circle
Placentia, CA 92870 334412 433.17(a)2 13 27
Expo Dyeing and Finishing,
Inc.1-031322
1365 Knollwood
Circle Anaheim, CA
92801
313310 403.5(d)2 11 6
Fabrica International, Inc.1-011278 3201 S. Susan St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 314110 428.46 2 8 6
Fabrication Concepts
Corporation 1-011068
1800 E. Saint Andrew
Place Santa Ana, CA
92705
332114 433.17(a)2 16 4
Fineline Circuits &
Technology, Inc.1-021121 594 Apollo St. Brea,
CA 92821-3134 334412 433.17(a)2 13 3
FMH Aerospace Corp.1-600585 17072 Daimler St.
Irvine, CA 92614 332912 433.17(a)2 15 26
Fullerton Custom Works, Inc.Z-331424 1165 E. Elm Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831 332813 433.17(a)2 --
Gaffoglio Family
Metalcrafters 1-600443
11161 Slater Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA
92708
336111 426.66 2 8 1
Gallade Chemical, Inc.1-011257
1230 E. Saint
Gertrude Place Santa
Ana, CA 92707-3030
422690 403.5(d)2 1 2
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Gemini Industries, Inc.1-071172 2311 Pullman St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705 331492 415.24, 421.265(a)2 18 9 Molybdenum
General Container
Corporation 1-031042
5450 Dodds Ave.
Buena Park, CA
90621
322211 403.5(d)2 6 2
GKN Aerospace Transparency
Systems 1-531401
12122 Western Ave.
Garden Grove, CA
92841
336413 403.5(d)1 7 2
Gomtech Electronics, Inc.1-021352
990 N. Enterprise St.
Unit M Orange, CA
92867
334412 433.17(a)2 10 3
Goodwin Company 1-031043
12361 Monarch St.
Garden Grove, CA
92841
325611 403.5(d)2 12 8
Graphic Packaging
International, Inc.1-571314
1600 Barranca
Parkway Irvine, CA
92606
322212 403.5(d)2 9 2
Hanson-Loran Co., Inc.1-031107
6700 Caballero Blvd.
Buena Park, CA
90620
325612 417.166, 417.176 2 13 2
Harbor Truck Bodies, Inc.1-021286 255 Voyager Ave.
Brea, CA 92821 336370 433.17(a)2 2 9
Harry's Dye & Wash, Inc.1-521746
1015 E.
Orangethorpe Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
313310 403.5(d)2 9 6
Hartwell Corporation 1-021381 900 Richfield Road
Placentia, CA 92870 332999 403.5(d)2 3 4
Hellman Properties, LLC 1-600273
1650 Adolfo Lopez
Drive Seal Beach, CA
90740
211111 403.5(d)2 11 4
Hi Tech Solder 1-521790 700 Monroe Way
Placentia, CA 92870 334412 433.17(a)2 11 3
Hightower Plating &
Manufacturing Co.1-021185
2090 N. Glassell
Orange, CA 92865-
3911
332813 433.17(a)2 17 9
Hixson Metal Finishing 1-061115
829 Production Place
Newport Beach, CA
92663
332813
413.14(c), 413.14(g), 413.24(c),
413.24(g), 413.44(c),
413.44(g), 413.54(c),
413.54(g), 413.64(c),
413.64(g), 433.17(a)
3 18 33 Cadmium
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Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
House Foods America
Corporation (East)1-600906
7351 Orangewood
Ave. Garden Grove,
CA 92841
311991 403.5(d)---
New Class 1
Permit Issued on
11/01/2019
House Foods America
Corporation (West)1-031072
7351 Orangewood
Ave. Garden Grove,
CA 92841
311224 403.5(d)2 7 6
Previously listed
as House Foods
America
Corporation
Hyatt Die Casting &
Engineering Corp.Z-331236 4656 Lincoln Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630 331523 464.15(a)1 --
Ideal Anodizing, Inc.1-021041
1250 & 1270 N. Blue
Gum St. Anaheim,
CA 92806
332813 433.17(a)2 13 3
Ikon Powder Coating, Inc.1-521756 1375 N. Miller St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 332812 433.17(a)2 9 3
Image Technology, Inc.1-521755
1380 N. Knollwood
Circle Anaheim, CA
92801
325611 417.86 1 4 1
Imperial Plating 1-031106
2007 Raymer Ave.
Suite N Fullerton, CA
92833
332813 433.17(a)2 10 23
Imuraya USA, Inc.1-541178
2502 Barranca
Parkway Irvine, CA
92606
311520 403.5(d)2 7 2
Independent Forge Company 1-021401 692 N. Batavia St.
Orange, CA 92868 332112 467.45 1 --
Class 1 Permit
Deactivated on
09/30/2019
Industrial Metal Finishing, Inc.1-521828 1941 Petra Ln.
Placentia, CA 92870 332813 403.5(d)2 8 4
Intec Products, Inc.1-021399 1145 N. Grove St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 314999 403.5(d)2 3 2
Integral Aerospace, LLC 1-600243 2036 E. Dyer Road
Santa Ana, CA 92705 336413 433.17(a)2 11 9
International Paper Company
(Anaheim)1-521820 601 E. Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92805 322211 403.5(d)2 12 3
International Paper Company
(Buena Park Bag)1-531419
6485 Descanso Ave.
Buena Park, CA
90620
322224 403.5(d)2 7 3
International Paper Company
(Buena Park Container)1-031171
6211 Descanso Ave.
Buena Park, CA
90620
322211 403.5(d)1 3 2
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Irvine Ranch Water District
(Wells 21/22 Desalter)1-571327 1221 Edinger Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780 221310 403.5(d)1 6 2
Irvine Ranch Water District -
DATS 1-011075
1704 W. Segerstrom
Ave. Santa Ana, CA
92704
221310 403.5(d)2 10 3
J & R Metal Finishing Co.1-521823
307 N. Euclid Way
Building H1
Anaheim, CA 92801
332812 403.5(d)2 10 3
J&J Marine Aquisitions, LLC 1-551152
151 Shipyard Way
Unit 7 Newport
Beach, CA 92663
336611 403.5(d)2 2 3
JD Processing, Inc.1-511407 2220 Cape Cod Way
Santa Ana, CA 92703 332813 433.17(a)2 13 9
Jellco Container, Inc.1-021402 1151 N. Tustin Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807 322212 403.5(d)2 9 3
John A. Thomas- Bolsa Oil 1-031065
18701 Edwards St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)2 16 4
Joint Forces Training Base, Los
Alamitos 1-031270
Orangewood Gate,
Northwest Corner of
the Base Los
Alamitos, CA 90720
928110 403.5(d)2 14 -
Kanstul Musical Instruments Z-321800 1332 Claudina St.
Anaheim, CA 92805 339992 433.17(a)---
Kenlen Specialities, Inc.1-021171
11691 Coley River
Circle Fountain
Valley, CA 92708
332812 433.17(a)2 14 3
Kimberly Clark Worldwide
Inc., Fullerton Mill 1-021425
2001 E.
Orangethorpe
Fullerton, CA 92831
322121 430.127 3 15 6
Kinsbursky Brothers Supply,
Inc.1-021424
1314 N. Anaheim
Blvd. Anaheim, CA
92801
423930 403.5(d)2 10 4
Kirkhill, Inc. (North)1-600608 300 E. Cypress St.
Brea, CA 92821 339991 428.76(a)2 13 4
Kirkhill, Inc. (South)1-600609 300 E. Cypress St.
Brea, CA 92821 339991 428.76(a)2 13 4
Kraft Heinz Company 1-071056 2450 White Road
Irvine, CA 92614 311941 403.5(d)2 11 3
Kryler Corporation 1-021428 1217 E. Ash Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831 332813 413.14(b), 413.14(f), 433.17(a)2 17 4
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Kyocera Precision Tools, Inc.1-511385
3565 Cadillac Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA
92626
333515 403.5(d)2 9 2
La Habra Bakery 1-031029 850 S. Cypress St. La
Habra, CA 90631 311812 403.5(d)2 10 6
La Habra Plating Co., Inc.Z-331399 900 S. Cypress La
Habra, CA 90631 332813 433.17(a)1 --
Lightning Diversion Systems
LLC 1-600338
16572 Burke Ln.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92647
334412 433.17(a)2 11 3
Linco Industries, Inc.1-021253
528 S. Central Park
Ave. Direction West
Anaheim, CA 92802
332812 403.5(d)2 16 7 Zinc
LM Chrome Corporation 1-511361 654 Young St. Santa
Ana, CA 92705 332813 433.17(a)3 16 14
Logi Graphics, Inc.1-031049
17592 Metzler Ln.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92647
334412 433.17(a)2 15 1
M.S. Bellows 1-111007
5322 Mcfadden Ave.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92649
332813 433.17(a)2 11 3
Magma Finishing Corp.Z-321810
2294 N. Batavia St.
Suite D Orange, CA
92865
332813 433.17(a)1 --
Magnetic Metals Corporation 1-531391
2475 W. La Palma
Ave. Anaheim, CA
92801
335311 433.17(a)2 10 3
Manufactured Packaging
Products 1-521793 3200 Enterprise St.
Brea, CA 92821 322211 403.5(d)2 9 1
Manufactured Packaging
Products (MPP Fullerton)1-021681 1901 E. Rosslynn Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831 322211 403.5(d)2 7 2
Markland Manufacturing, Inc.1-011046
1111 E. Mcfadden
Ave. Santa Ana, CA
92705
332813 433.17(a)2 13 14
Maruchan, Inc. (Deere)1-071024 1902 Deere Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606 311824 403.5(d)2 4 2
Maruchan, Inc. (Laguna Cyn)1-141015
15800 Laguna
Canyon Road Irvine,
CA 92618
311824 403.5(d)2 4 4
Marukome USA, Inc.1-141023 17132 Pullman St.
Irvine, CA 92614 311991 403.5(d)3 9 2
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Master Wash, Inc.1-511399 3120 Kilson St. Santa
Ana, CA 92707 811192 403.5(d)2 3 2
Mckenna Labs, Inc.1-021422
1601 E.
Orangethorpe Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
325620 417.86 2 7 2
MCP Foods, Inc.1-021029 424 S. Atchison St.
Anaheim, CA 92805 311942 403.5(d)2 10 6
Meggitt, Inc.1-600006 14600 Myford Road
Irvine, CA 92606 334519 433.17(a)3 9 3 Lead
Merical, LLC 1-600655 233 E. Bristol Ln.
Orange, CA 92865 325412 439.47 2 9 7
Mesa Water District 1-061007
1350 Gisler Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA
92626
221310 403.5(d)2 10 4
Micrometals, Inc.1-021153 5615 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807 334416 471.105(e)2 12 3
Murrietta Circuits 1-521811 5000 E. Landon St.
Anaheim, CA 92807 334412 433.17(a)2 13 3
Nalco Water Pretreatment
Solutions, LLC 1-521748 1961 Petra Ln.
Placentia, CA 92870 561990 403.5(d)2 9 2
Previously listed
as Nalco Water
Pretreatment
Systems
Solutions, LLC
National Construction Rentals 1-600652
1550 E. Chestnut
Ave. Santa Ana, CA
92701
562991 403.5(d)3 12 3 pH
Neutron Plating, Inc.Z-321812 2993 E. Blue Star St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 332812 433.17(a)1 --
Neutronic Stamping and
Plating 1-521772
10535 Lawson River
Ave. Fountain Valley,
CA 92708
334417 433.17(a)2 9 3
Newlight Technologies, Inc.1-600888
14382 Astronautics
Ln. Huntington
Beach, CA 92647
325211 -1 --
New Class 1
Permit Issued on
10/01/2019
Newport Corporation 1-071038 1791 Deere Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606 334516 403.5(d)2 6 1
Newport Fab, LLC (dba
TowerJazz Semiconductor)1-571292
4321 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA
92660
334413 469.18(a)2 12 -
Previously listed
as Jazz
Semiconductor
Nobel Biocare USA, LLC 1-521801
22725 Savi Ranch
Parkway Yorba
Linda, CA 92887
339114 433.17(a)2 9 2
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Nor-Cal Beverage Co., Inc.
(Main)1-021284 1226 N. Olive St.
Anaheim, CA 92801 312111 403.5(d)2 11 6
Nor-Cal Beverage Co., Inc.
(NCB)1-021283 1226 N. Olive St.
Anaheim, CA 92801 312111 403.5(d)2 11 6
Nu-Tec Powder Coating Z-321383 2990 E. Blue Star St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 332812 433.17(a)1 --
O'Donnell Oil Company, LLC 1-581191
7800 Palin Circle
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)2 8 1
O.C. Waste & Recycling 1-141018
20661 Newport Coast
Drive Newport
Beach, CA 92657
562910 403.5(d)2 10 2
Oakley, Inc.1-141012 1 Icon Foothill
Ranch, CA 92610 339115 463.16, 463.26, 463.36 2 --
Omni Metal Finishing, Inc.1-021520
11665 Coley River
Circle Fountain
Valley, CA 92708
332813 433.17(a)3 13 9
Orange County Chemical
Supply, Inc.1-600766 10680 Fern Ave.
Stanton, CA 90680 325611 417.86 2 12 2
Pacific Chrome Services Z-311396
603 E. Alton Ave.
Suite F Santa Ana, CA
92705
332813 433.17(a)2 --
Pacific Image Technology, Inc.1-021070 1875 S. Santa Cruz St.
Anaheim, CA 92805 334112 433.17(a)2 13 3
Pacific Western Container 1-511371 4044 W. Garry Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 322211 403.5(d)2 6 4
Parker Hannifin Corporation 1-141002
14300 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618-
1898
332912 433.17(a)2 --
Class 1 Permit
Deactivated on
11/30/2019
Parker Hannifin Corporation Z-600979
14300 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618-
1898
332912 433.17(a)2 --
New Zero
Discharge
Certification
Issued on
12/01/2019
Patio and Door Outlet, Inc.1-521783 410 W. Fletcher Ave.
Orange, CA 92865 332812 433.17(a)2 13 -
Patriot Wastewater, LLC
(Freedom CWT)1-521861 314 W. Freedom Ave.
Orange, CA 92865 562219 437.47(b)2 15 24
Patriot Wastewater, LLC
(Freedom Non-CWT)1-600147 314 W. Freedom Ave.
Orange, CA 92865 562219 403.5(d)2 9 8
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Performance Powder, Inc.1-521805 2920 E. La Jolla St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 332812 433.17(a)2 13 3
Petroprize Corporation 1-581180
319 20th St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)2 9 2
Pier Oil Company, Inc.1-581178
201 2nd St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)1 7 2
Pioneer Circuits, Inc.1-011262 3010 S. Shannon St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 334412 433.17(a)3 17 9
Platinum Surface Coating, Inc.1-521852
1173 N. Fountain
Way Anaheim, CA
92806
332813 433.17(a)2 9 4
Plegel Oil Company
(Blattner/Joe Johnson)1-521864 900 Mammoth Way
Placentia, CA 92870 211111 403.5(d)2 7 2
Plegel Oil Company - (A.H.A.)1-021176
16801 Rumson St.
Yorba Linda, CA
92886
211111 403.5(d)1 4 2
Porter Powder Coating Z-321817 514 S. Rose St.
Anaheim, CA 92805 332813 433.17(a)---
Powdercoat Services, LLC
(Bldg E / Plant 1)1-600167
800 N. State College
Blvd. Fullerton, CA
92831
332812 433.17(a)2 9 3
Powdercoat Services, LLC
(Bldg J / Plant 3)1-600168
237 N. Euclid Way
Building J Anaheim,
CA 92801
332812 433.17(a)2 9 3
Power Distribution, Inc.1-511400
4011 W. Carriage
Drive Santa Ana, CA
92704
335311 403.5(d)2 11 2
Powerdrive Oil & Gas
Company, LLC (16th)1-600246
613 16th St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)2 --
Powerdrive Oil & Gas
Company, LLC (2nd)1-600248
120 2nd St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)2 6 1
Powerdrive Oil & Gas
Company, LLC (Surveyor)1-600245
21632 Surveyor Circle
Huntington Beach,
CA 92646
211111 403.5(d)2 --
Precious Metals Plating Co.,
Inc.1-011265 2635 Orange Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707 332813 433.17(a)2 17 3
Precision Anodizing & Plating,
Inc.1-521809 1601 N. Miller St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 332813 433.17(a)2 13 9
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Precision Circuits West, Inc.1-011008
3310 W. Harvard St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704-
3920
334412 433.17(a)2 15 3
Precision Resource, California
Division 1-111002
5803 Engineer St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92649
332710 403.5(d)2 12 4
Precon, Inc.1-021581 3131 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806 332721 403.5(d)2 31 11
Prima-Tex Industries Inc.1-031036
6237 Descanso Circle
Buena Park, CA
90620
313310 403.5(d)2 10 3
Prudential Overall Supply 1-071235 16901 Aston St.
Irvine, CA 92606 812332 403.5(d)2 12 4
Pulmuone Wildwood, Inc.1-531397 2315 Moore Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833 311991 403.5(d)2 11 6
Q-Flex Inc.1-600337 1301 E. Hunter Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705 334418 433.17(a)2 14 5
Quality Aluminum Forge, LLC
(Cypress North)1-521833 814 N. Cypress St.
Orange, CA 92867 332112 467.45 3 13 2
Quality Aluminum Forge, LLC
(Cypress South)1-600272
794 N. Cypress St.
Orange, CA 92867-
6606
332112 467.46 2 14 2
Quikturn Professional
Screenprinting 1-521858 567 S. Melrose St.
Placentia, CA 92870 333249 403.5(d)2 9 2
Rayne Dealership Corporation 1-571303
17835 Sky Park Circle
Suite M Irvine, CA
92614
454390 403.5(d)2 9 1
RBC Transport Dynamics
Corp.1-011013
3131 W. Segerstrom
Ave. Santa Ana, CA
92704
336413 433.17(a)2 8 2
Reid Metal Finishing 1-511376 3110 W. Harvard St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 332813 433.17(a)2 12 14
Remora Operating CA, LLC 1-581192
219 1st St.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)2 11 2
Republic Waste Services 1-521827 2727 Coronado St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 56211 403.5(d)4 20 4 Chromium, Copper,
Lead, Nickel, Zinc
Republic Waste Services of
So. Cal., LLC 1-021169 1235 N. Blue Gum St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 562111 403.5(d)2 11 3
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Rich Products Corporation
(South)1-511404
3401 W. Segerstrom
Ave. Santa Ana, CA
92704
311812 403.5(d)2 7 2
Previously listed
as Rich Products
Corporation
Rigiflex Technology, Inc.1-021187 1166 N. Grove St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 334418 433.17(a)2 9 3
Robinson Pharma, Inc.
(Croddy)1-511413 2632 S. Croddy Way
Santa Ana, CA 92704 325411 439.47 2 --
Robinson Pharma, Inc.
(Harbor North)1-600126 2811 S. Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 325412 439.47 2 12 11
Robinson Pharma, Inc.
(Harbor South)1-511412 3330 S. Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 325412 439.47 2 12 11
Rolls-Royce HTC 1-600212 5730 Katella Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630 541712 403.5(d)2 6 3
Rolls-Royce HTC (fume
scrubber)1-600213 5730 Katella Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630 541712 403.5(d)2 8 1
Roto-Die Company, Inc.1-021033
712 N. Valley St. Suite
B Anaheim, CA
92801
332710 433.17(a)2 13 3
Rountree / Wright
Enterprises, LLC 1-111028
114 14th St. Lot /
Block 12&14/113
Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
211111 403.5(d)2 9 2
S & C Oil Co., Inc.1-581175
18742 Goldenwest
St. Huntington
Beach, CA 92649
211111 403.5(d)2 10 2
Safran Electronics & Defense,
Avionics USA, LLC.1-571304
3184 Pullman St.
Costa Mesa, CA
92626
335931 433.17(a)2 15 8
Sanmina Corporation (Airway)1-061008
2955 Airway Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA
92626
334412 433.17(a)2 23 9
Sanmina Corporation (Redhill)1-061009
2950 Red Hill Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA
92626
334412 433.17(a)2 19 9
Santana Services 1-021016 1224 E. Ash Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831 332813 433.17(a)2 9 3
Schreiber Foods, Inc.1-021049 1901 Via Burton
Fullerton, CA 92831 311511 403.5(d)2 7 6
Scientific Spray Finishes, Inc.1-031311 315 S. Richman Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832 332812 433.17(a)2 13 3
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Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Semicoa 1-571313
333 Mccormick Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA
92626
334413 469.18(a)2 12 5
Serrano Water District 1-021137 5454 Taft Ave.
Orange, CA 92867 221310 403.5(d)2 -5
SFPP, LP 1-021619 1350 N. Main St.
Orange, CA 92867 493190 403.5(d)1 --
Shepard Bros., Inc.1-031034 503 S. Cypress St. La
Habra, CA 90631 325611 417.166, 417.176 2 11 2
Shur-Lok Company 1-600297 2541 White Road
Irvine, CA 92614 332722 433.17(a)2 --
Simply Fresh, LLC 1-600709
6535 Caballero Blvd.
Buena Park, CA
90620
311421 403.5(d)2 7 6
Sirco Industrial, Inc.1-600706
5312 System Drive
Huntington Beach,
CA 92649
423830 403.5(d)2 10 4
Soldermask, Inc.1-031341
17905 Metzler Ln.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92647
334412 433.17(a)2 13 9
South Coast Baking, LLC 1-600565
1711 Kettering St.
Irvine, CA 92614-
5615
311821 403.5(d)2 10 2
South Coast Circuits, Inc.
(Bldg 3500 A)1-011069
3500 W. Lake Center
Drive Building A
Santa Ana, CA 92704
334412 433.17(a)2 13 9
South Coast Circuits, Inc.
(Bldg 3506 A)1-011030
3506 W. Lake Center
Drive Building A
Santa Ana, CA 92704
334412 433.17(a)2 12 3
South Coast Circuits, Inc.
(Bldg 3512 A)1-511365
3512 W. Lake Center
Drive Building A
Santa Ana, CA 92704
334412 433.17(a)2 13 9
South Coast Circuits, Inc.
(Bldg 3524 A)1-011054
3524 W. Lake Center
Drive Building A
Santa Ana, CA 92704
334412 433.17(a)2 13 3
South Coast Water 1-511405 401 S. Santa Fe St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705 333318 403.5(d)2 9 2
Southern California Edison #1
(Mt)1-031014
7301 Fenwick Ln.
Westminster, CA
92683
811310 403.5(d)1 4 1
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Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Southern California Edison #2
(Das)1-031015
7351 Fenwick Ln.
Westminster, CA
92683
811310 403.5(d)-4 1
Southern California Edison #3
(Lars)1-031016
7455 Fenwick Ln.
Westminster, CA
92683
811310 403.5(d)1 -1
Spectrum Paint And Powder,
Inc.Z-321822 1332 S. Allec St.
Anaheim, CA 92805 332812 433.17(a)1 --
Speedy Metals, Inc. DBA
Pacific Metal Cutting 1-600767 730 Monroe Way
Placentia, CA 92870 332710 403.5(d)1 7 -
New Class 1
Permit Issued on
09/23/2019
SPS Technologies 1-011310 2701 S. Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 332722 433.17(a), 471.34(a)2 14 9
Class 1 Permit
Deactivated on
10/31/2019
SPS Technologies LLC, DBA
Cherry Aerospace 1-511381 1224 E. Warner Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705 332722 433.17(a), 467.46, 471.34(a),
471.65(a)2 17 15
Previously listed
as Cherry
Aerospace
Stainless Micro-Polish, Inc.1-021672 1286 N. Grove St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 332813 433.17(a)2 22 3
Star Manufacturing LLC, dba
Commercial Metal Forming 1-600653 341 W. Collins Ave.
Orange, CA 92867 332119 403.5(d)3 10 6 O&G min.
Star Powder Coating, Inc.1-531425
7601 Park Ave.
Garden Grove, CA
92841
332812 433.17(a)2 13 3
Statek Corporation (Main)1-021664 512 N. Main St.
Orange, CA 92868 334419 469.26(a)2 10 2
Statek Corporation (Orange
Grove)1-521777
1449 W. Orange
Grove Ave. Unit B
Orange, CA 92868
334419 469.28(a)2 10 -
Stepan Company 1-021674 1208 N. Patt St.
Anaheim, CA 92801 325613 417.106, 417.96 2 10 4
Stremicks Heritage Foods, LLC 1-021028
4002 Westminster
Ave. Santa Ana, CA
92703-1310
311511 403.5(d)2 15 6 pH
Summit Interconnect, Inc.1-600012 223 N. Crescent Way
Anaheim, CA 92801 334412 433.17(a)2 15 8
Summit Interconnect, Inc.,
Orange Division 1-600060 230 W. Bristol Ln.
Orange, CA 92865 334412 433.17(a)2 15 9
Sunny Delight Beverages Co.1-021045 1230 N. Tustin Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807 312111 403.5(d)2 7 6
Superior Plating 1-021090 1901 E. Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805 332813 433.17(a)3 13 19 CN
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Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) - Resource Protection Division
July to Dec 2019 List of SIUs with Monitoring & Compliance Status
Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
Superior Processing 1-021403 1115 Las Brisas Place
Placentia, CA 92870 334412 433.17(a)3 18 3 Nickel
Tayco Engineering, Inc.1-031012 10874 Hope St.
Cypress, CA 90630 334513 433.17(a)2 9 3
Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing
Company 1-021123 2114 Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92804 333924 433.17(a)2 12 2
Teva Parenteral Medicines,
Inc.1-141007 19 Hughes Irvine, CA
92618 325412 439.47 2 7 5
Thermal-Vac Technology, Inc.1-021282 1221 W. Struck Ave.
Orange, CA 92867 332410 433.17(a)2 11 8
Thompson Energy Resources,
LLC 1-521773 3351 E. Birch St.
Brea, CA 92821-6251 211111 403.5(d)4 25 3 O&G min.
Timken Bearing Inspection,
Inc.1-531415
4422 Corporate
Center Drive Los
Alamitos, CA 90720
336412 433.17(a)2 10 5
Tiodize Company, Inc.1-111132
15701 Industry Ln.
Huntington Beach,
CA 92649
332813 433.17(a)2 15 9
Toyota Racing Development 1-071059 335 Baker St. Costa
Mesa, CA 92626 336310 403.5(d)2 9 10
Transline Technology, Inc.1-021202
1106 S. Technology
Circle Anaheim, CA
92805
334412 433.17(a)2 13 3
Tropitone Furniture Co., Inc.1-141163 5 Marconi Irvine, CA
92618 337124 433.17(a)2 15 4
TTM Technologies North
America, LLC. (Coronado)1-521859 3140 E. Coronado St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 334412 433.17(a)2 14 8
TTM Technologies North
America, LLC. (Croddy)1-511366 2645 Croddy Way
Santa Ana, CA 92704 334412 433.17(a)2 18 8
TTM Technologies North
America, LLC. (Harbor)1-511359 2640 S. Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 334412 433.17(a)2 17 8
Ultra-Pure Metal Finishing,
Inc.1-021703 1764 N. Case St.
Orange, CA 92865 332813 433.17(a)2 13 9
United Pharma, LLC 1-531418 2317 Moore Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833 325412 403.5(d)3 12 2
Universal Alloy Corp.1-021706 2871 La Mesa Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806 331318 467.35(c)2 12 5
Universal Molding Co.1-521836
1551 E.
Orangethorpe Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
332812 433.17(a)2 15 2
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Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) - Resource Protection Division
July to Dec 2019 List of SIUs with Monitoring & Compliance Status
Facility Name Permit No.Physical
Address
NAICS
Code Regulation No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
Comment
UOP, LLC 1-521751
2100 E.
Orangethorpe Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
326113 403.5(d)2 6 2
Class 1 Permit
Deactivated on
12/18/2019
Van Law Food Products, Inc.1-600810 2325 Moore Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833 311941 403.5(d)2 12 6
Vi-Cal Metals, Inc.1-521846 1400 N. Baxter St.
Anaheim, CA 92806 562920 403.5(d)2 7 1
Vit-Best Nutrition, Inc.1-600010 2832 Dow Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780 325411 439.47 3 16 7
Weber Precision Graphics 1-011354 2730 Shannon St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704 323113 403.5(d)2 6 2
Weidemann Water
Conditioners, Inc.1-021653
1702 E. Rosslynn Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831-
5111
333318 403.5(d)2 7 2
West Newport Oil Company 1-061110
1080 W. 17th St.
Costa Mesa, CA
92627
211111 403.5(d)2 14 8
Wilco-Placentia Oil Operator,
LLC 1-521829 550 Richfield Road
Placentia, CA 92870 211111 403.5(d)2 10 2
Winonics (Brea)1-031035 660 N. Puente St.
Brea, CA 92821 334412 433.17(a)2 15 3
Winonics, Inc.1-021735
1257 State College
Blvd. Fullerton, CA
92831
334412 433.17(a)2 9 9
Yakult USA, Inc.1-521850
17235 Newhope St.
Fountain Valley, CA
92708
311511 403.5(d)2 7 6
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ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
RESOURCE PROTECTION DIVISION
SAWPA MONITORING AND
COMPLIANCE
STATUS REPORT
APPENDIX 2
1st and 2nd Quarters
FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020
Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
List of SIUs with Monitoring Compliance Status
Facility Name
Member/
Contract
Agency
Direct /
Indirect
Discharger
Permit No.Physical Address NAICS
Code Classification Regulation TTO Waiver
Issued
No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
SNC
Status Comment
Anita B. Smith Treatment Facility WMWD Direct D1074-3.1 2100 Fleetwood Drive
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 221310 SIU 403.5(d)-2 4 2
Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel,
LLC WMWD Direct D1004-1 1135 Hall Avenue
Riverside, CA 92509 812332 SIU 403.5(d)-1 7 5 New Permit Issued
10/29/2019
C.C. Graber Company IEUA Indirect I1005-2.1 315 E. 4th Street
Ontario, CA 91764 311421 CIU 407.64 -1 0 0 Permit Closed
8/22/2019
California Institution for Men IEUA Direct D1006-3 5997 Edison Avenue
Chino, CA 91710 922140 SIU 403.5(d)-2 7 14
Chino I Desalter SAWPA Direct D1081-4 6905 Kimball Avenue
Chino, CA 91709 221310 SIU 403.5(d)-2 4 2
Chino II Desalter SAWPA Direct D1010-4 11251 Harrel Street
Jurupa Valley, CA 91752 221310 SIU 403.5(d)-2 8 4
City of Colton - Agua Mansa Power
Plant VALLEY Direct D1002-4 2040 W. Agua Mansa Road
Colton, CA 92324 221122 SIU 403.5(d)-1 8 10
City of Corona Ion Exchange Treatment
Plant WMWD Direct D1125-2 410 Rimpau Avenue
Corona, CA 92882 221310 SIU 403.5(d)-2 4 2
City of Corona's Water Reclamation
Facility No.1 WMWD Direct -
Emergency E1013-2.1 2205 Railroad Street
Corona, CA 92880 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-0 0 0
Dart Container Corporation WMWD Direct D1019-3 150 S. Maple Street
Corona, CA 92880 326140 SIU 403.5(d)-2 12 2
Del Real, LLC JCSD Direct D1021-3 11041 Inland Avenue
Jurupa Valley, CA 91752 311991 SIU 403.5(d)-3 17 14
EMWD Collection Station SAWPA Direct D1055-2.2 29541 Murrieta Road
Menifee, CA 92586 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-1 2 2 Permit Closed
11/5/2019
EMWD Energy Dissipater SAWPA Direct -
Emergency E1068-2.1 636 Minthorn Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-1 0 0
EMWD Perris & Menifee Desalination
Facility SAWPA Direct D1061-3 29541 Murrieta Road
Menifee, CA 92586 221310 SIU 403.5(d)-2 4 2
EMWD Railroad Canyon Pipeline SAWPA Direct -
Emergency E1067-3.1 Railroad Canyon Road
Canyon Lake, CA 92587 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-1 0 0
IEUA Collection Station SAWPA Direct D1035-3.1 16400 El Prado Road
Chino, CA 91710 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-1 2 0 Permit Closed
11/5/2019
IEUA Los Serranos SAWPA Direct -
Emergency E1037-2.1 6075 Kimball Avenue
Chino, CA 91708 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-1 0 0
Infineon Technologies Americas
Corporation EMWD Indirect I1039-3 41915 Business Park Drive
Temecula, CA 92590 334413 CIU 469.18 Y 2 4 4
Inland Empire Energy Center EMWD Direct D1036-3 26226 Antelope Road
Menifee, CA 92585 221112 CIU 423.17 -2 11 10
JCSD Archibald Metering Station SAWPA Direct -
Emergency E1041-2.1 6990 Archibald Avenue
Eastvale, CA 92880 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-1 0 0
JCSD Celebration Metering Station SAWPA Direct -
Emergency E1042-2.1 5972 Hamner Avenue
Eastvale, CA 92880 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-1 0 0
JCSD Chandler Lift Station SAWPA Direct -
Emergency E1043-2.1 14087 Chandler Street
Eastvale, CA 92880 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-1 0 6
JCSD Etiwanda Metering Station SAWPA Direct D1044-4 Etiwanda Avenue and N. of
Bellegrave Avenue 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-2 16 8
JCSD Hamner Lift Station SAWPA Direct -
Emergency E1046-2.3 7302 Hamner Avenue
Eastvale, CA 92880 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-1 0 0
JCSD Hamner Metering Station SAWPA Direct D1045-4 5410 Hamner Avenue
Eastvale, CA 91752 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-2 7 10
JCSD Harrison Metering Station SAWPA Direct -
Emergency E1047-2.3 6998 Harrison Avenue
Eastvale, CA 92880 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-1 0 0
JCSD Roger D. Teagarden Ion
Exchange Water Treatment Plant SAWPA Direct D1070-4 4150 Etiwanda Avenue
Jurupa Valley, CA 91752 221310 SIU 403.5(d)-2 0 5
JCSD Scholar Way Metering Station SAWPA Direct -
Emergency E1113-1.1 6980 Scholar Way
Eastvale, CA 92880 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-1 0 0
JCSD Wineville Metering Station SAWPA Direct D1048-4 5101 Wineville Avenue
Jurupa Valley, CA 91752 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-2 8 8
JSCD Wells 17 & 18 Ion Exchange
Treatment Facility SAWPA Direct D1040-3.1 3474 De Forest Circle
Jurupa Valley, CA 91752 221310 SIU 403.5(d)-2 6 5
Metal Container Corporation JCSD Direct D1056-3 10980 Inland Avenue
Jurupa Valley, CA 91752 332431 CIU 465.45(d)-2 16 12
Facility Name
Member/
Contract
Agency
Direct /
Indirect
Discharger
Permit No.Physical Address NAICS
Code Classification Regulation TTO Waiver
Issued
No. of
Inspections
Agency
Samples
SMR
Samples
Pollutant(s) in
Discharge
Violation
SNC
Status Comment
Mission Linen Supply IEUA Direct D1057-3.1 5400 Alton Street
Chino, CA 91710 812332 SIU 403.5(d)-2 24 21
Mountainview Generating Station VALLEY Direct D1058-2 2492 W. San Bernardino Ave.
Redlands, CA 92374 221112 CIU 423.17 -2 11 12
OLS Energy - Chino IEUA Direct D1059-3 5601 Eucalyptus Avenue
Chino, CA 91710 221112 CIU 423.17 -2 17 28
Rayne Water Conditioning SBMWD Indirect I1066-2.1 939 W. Reece Street
San Bernadino, CA 92411 561990 SIU 403.5(d)-3 13 4
Repet, Inc.IEUA Direct D1069-3.1 14207 Monte Vista Avenue
Chino, CA 91710 423930 SIU 403.5(d)-2 19 19
SBMWD Collection Station SAWPA Direct D1076-3.1 399 Chandler Place
San Bernardino, CA 92408 221310 SIU 403.5(d)-1 2 2 Permit Closed
11/5/2019
SBMWD Water Reclamation Plant SAWPA Direct -
Emergency E1075-2.2 399 Chandler Place
San Bernardino, CA 92408 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-1 0 0
ShawCor Pipe Protection, LLC IEUA Indirect I1077-3 14000 San Bernardino Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335 332812 CIU 433.17 -2 5 12
Stringfellow Pretreatment Facility SAWPA Direct D1079-3 3400 Pyrite Street
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 562910 SIU 403.5(d)-2 16 137
Temescal Desalter WMWD Direct D1012-3 755 Public Safety Way
Corona, CA 92880 221310 SIU 403.5(d)-2 4 2
WMWD Arlington Desalter SAWPA Direct D1088-4 11611 Sterling Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503 221310 SIU 403.5(d)-2 4 2
WMWD Collection Station SAWPA Direct D1087-3.1 2205 Railroad Street
Corona, CA 92880 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-1 2 0 Permit Closed
11/5/2019
WRCRWA South Regional Pumping
Station SAWPA Direct -
Emergency E1089-2.1 671 N. Lincoln Avenue
Corona, CA 92883 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-1 0 0
YVWD Henry Wochholz Regional
Water Recycling Facility SAWPA Direct D1090-3 880 W. County Line Road
Calimesa, CA 92320 221320 SIU 403.5(d)-2 4 4
2
StatusUpdate
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
AQMD
Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
17301
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Facility ID 17301
Facility Shutdown Date N/A
Change of Ownership Date N/A
Change in Equipment Location Date N/A
Emissions are zero for this year¶s report, or
emissions reduced by 50%N/A
Exemption Request N/A
Use of alternative Calculation methodology N/A
Other N/A
Refund Request N/A
External Combustion Process List Overview
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Criteria
Pollutant
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ROG SPOG NOx SOx CO PM
ES87 494460 P1 Boiler 10-100
MMBTU/HR
Natural
Gas 0.010000 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 5.500000 8.940000 0.600000 4.950000 7.600000
Emissions lbs 0.06 0.09 0.01 0.05 0.08
ES106 494460 P1 Boiler 10-100
MMBTU/HR
Digester
Gas
(Biogas)
14.81000
0 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 5.900000 5.840000 3.450000 5.610000 3.190000
Emissions lbs 87.38 86.49 51.09 83.08 47.24
ES108 429662 P1 Flare
Digester
Gas
(Biogas)
2.600000 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 7.200000 35.600000 0.008000 32.800000 3.900000
Emissions lbs 18.72 92.56 0.02 85.28 10.14
Total Emissions lbs 106.15 179.14 51.12 168.41 57.46
Total Emissions tons 0.05 0.00 0.09 0.03 0.08 0.03
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Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
17301
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Internal Combustion Process List Overview
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ES95 546360 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Digester
Gas
(Biogas)
133.7300
00 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 1.820000 5.640000 0.010000 1.100000 0.570000
Emissions lbs 243.39 754.24 1.34 147.10 76.23
ES96 546361 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Digester
Gas
(Biogas)
272.4300
00 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 2.360000 4.960000 0.012000 20.330000 0.430000
Emissions lbs 642.94 1,351.25 3.27 5,538.50 117.15
ES97 546362 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Digester
Gas
(Biogas)
285.7300
00 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 0.827000 13.130000 0.012000 18.730000 3.000000
Emissions lbs 236.30 3,751.63 3.43 5,351.72 857.19
ES98 133995 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
0.295000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 11.06 138.36 0.06 30.09 9.88
ES99 133994 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
0.450000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 16.88 211.05 0.09 45.90 15.08
ES100 134619 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
0.480000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 18.00 225.12 0.10 48.96 16.08
ES101 135464 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
0.585000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 21.94 274.37 0.12 59.67 19.60
ES102 428945 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
0.250000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 9.38 117.25 0.05 25.50 8.38
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
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Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
17301
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
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ES103 408166 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
0.150000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 5.63 70.35 0.03 15.30 5.03
ES104 06049A P1 Turbines
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
3.590000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 134.63 1,683.71 0.75 366.18 120.27
ES105 06050A P1 Turbines
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
0.000000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 35.700000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
ES111 546360 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Natural
Gas 7.500000 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 1.530000 22.610000 0.600000 31.420000 1.023000
Emissions lbs 11.48 169.58 4.50 235.65 7.67
ES112 546361 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Natural
Gas
13.08000
0 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 1.530000 22.610000 0.600000 31.420000 1.023000
Emissions lbs 20.01 295.74 7.85 410.97 13.38
ES113 546362 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Natural
Gas
14.42000
0 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 1.530000 22.610000 0.600000 31.420000 1.023000
Emissions lbs 22.06 326.04 8.65 453.08 14.75
Total Emissions lbs 1,393.67 9,368.67 30.25 12,728.62 1,280.67
Total Emissions tons 0.70 0.00 4.68 0.02 6.36 0.64
Spray Coating/Spray Booth Process List Overview
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ROG SPOG NOx SOx CO PM
ES88 13973X P1 Spray Booth
Coating : Coating of Metal
Parts and Products : HVLP
Application : Air Dried -
Repair / Touch Up
Misc.23.50000
0 gal
EF lbs/ gal 1.200000 1.050000
Emissions lbs 28.20 2.47
Total Emissions lbs 28.20 2.47
Total Emissions tons 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
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Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
17301
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Other Use of Organics Process List Overview
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ROG SPOG NOx SOx CO PM
ES93 P1 Other evaporative
sources
Others : Adhesive and
Sealant Applications : Hand
Application : Multipurpose
Construction Adhesives
Blue Glue 0.130000 gal
EF lbs/ gal 4.300000
Emissions lbs 0.56
ES94 P1
Coating (Flow / Dip /
Roll / Hand
Application)
Coating : Coating of Metal
Parts and Products : Hand
Application : Air Dried -
Repair / Touch Up
Enamel Application 22.25000
0 gal
EF lbs/ gal 2.840000
Emissions lbs 63.19
Total Emissions lbs 63.75
Total Emissions tons 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
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Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
17301
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Storage Tanks Process List Overview
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ES91 P1
Storage tank
and
Dispensing
Distillate
fuel oil no.
2
1.500000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 0.028000
Emissions lbs 0.04
Total Emissions lbs 0.04
Total Emissions tons 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
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Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
17301
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Other Process Emissions Process List Overview
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Permit
Equipment
Description
ES89 568969 P1
Abrasive Blasting/Finishing :
Metal Part : Abrasive
Blasting : Other Material
45.60000
0 hour
EF lbs/ hour 0.042000
Emissions lbs 1.92
ES90 520794 P1
Miscellaneous Operations
and Services : POTW :
Government : Entire Plant
119.1000
00
MMgal/d
ay
EF lbs/
MMgal/day 240.000000
Emissions lbs 28,584.00
Total Emissions lbs 28,584.00 1.92
Total Emissions tons 14.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
17301
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
VOC
(tons)
SPOG
(tons)
NOx
(tons)
NOx RECLAIM
(tons)
SOx
(tons)
SOx RECLAIM
(tons)
CO
(tons)
PM
(tons)
External Combustion 0.05 0.00 0.09 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.08 0.03
Internal Combustion 0.70 0.00 4.68 0.00 0.02 0.00 6.36 0.64
Spray Coating/ Spray Booth 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Use of Organics 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Storage Tanks 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Fugitive Components 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Process Emissions 14.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Shutdown/Startup/Turnaround and
Upsets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Permitted Emissions 15.05 0.00 4.77 0.00 0.05 0.00 6.44 0.67
Criteria Pollutants Permitted Emissions Summary
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
AQMD
Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
17301
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
VOC
(tons)
SPOG
(tons)
NOx
(tons)
NOx RECLAIM
(tons)
SOx
(tons)
SOx RECLAIM
(tons)
CO
(tons)
PM
(tons)
External Combustion 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Internal Combustion 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Spray Coating/ Spray Booth 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Use of Organics 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Storage Tanks 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Fugitive Components 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Process Emissions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Shutdown/Startup/Turnaround and
Upsets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Non-Permitted Emissions 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Criteria Pollutants Non-Permitted Emissions Summary
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
AQMD
Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
17301
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Toxic Air Contaminants (TAC) / Ozone Depleting Compounds (ODC) Emissions and Fees Summary
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
AQMD
Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
17301
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
For detailed TAC Records please see
related ͞AER TAC Report͟Excel file
Other Toxic Air Contaminants (TAC) Emissions Summary Applicable to AB2588 Facility
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
AQMD
Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
17301
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
For detailed TAC Records please see
related ͞AER TAC Report͟Excel file
Annual Emission Report
Submittal Date:
No later than March
24 2020
Total Permitted
Emissions
(tons)
Total Non-
Permitted
Emissions
(tons)
Total
RECLAIM
Emissions
(tons)
Total Emission
(tons)
Total Emissions/
Subject To Fee
(tons)
Emissions
Fees Due
Organic Gasses 15.05 0.03 15.08 15.00 $7,764.60
Specific Organics 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 $0.00
Nitrogen Oxides 4.77 0.00 0.00 4.77 5.00 $757.10
Sulfur Oxides 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.00 $0.00
Carbon Monoxide 6.44 0.00 6.44 0.00 $0.00
Particulate Matter 0.67 0.00 0.67 0.00 $0.00
1. TOTAL EMISSION FEES FOR ALL CRITERIA POLLUTANTS $8,521.70
2. TOXIC AIR CONTAMINANTS/ OZONE DEPLETER FEES (Total amount from Form TACS or DC)$4,265.23
TAC Fees Breakdown
Facility Flat Fee:$78.03
CPWE Emission Fees:$1375.00
Ammonia & Depleting Compounds (ODC) Fees:$418.90
Per Device Fees (total devices with fees 14):$2393.30
$4265.23
3. TOTAL FEES DUE $12,786.93
4. INSTALLMENTS PAID FOR 2019 - (if any) -- All Criteria Pollutants $5,290.57
5. INSTALLMENTS PAID FOR 2019 - (if any) -- Toxic Air Contaminants/Ozone Depleters $1,166.46
6. BALANCE DUE (Line 3 - Line 4 - Line 5)$6,329.90
7. LATE PAYMENT SURCHARGE $0.00
8. AMOUNT DUE $6,329.90
South Coast
AQMD
Total Emissions and Fees
Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
17301
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Electronic Certification Sheet
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
AQMD
Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
17301
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Information
NAICS code:221320
AB2588 Filing Period:Yes
RECLAIM:No
Facility Operating Status:Operating
Classified As Small Business:No
Business Operating Hours
Hours/Day;24
Days/Week:7
Weeks/Year:52
AB2588 Receptor Distance
Worker (ft): 682
Residential(ft): 1332
Brief Description of Operation
Equipment Location Address
Facility Name:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
10844 ELLIS AVE
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 7018
Mailing Information
Facility Name:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
10844 ELLIS AVE
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 7018
Contact Information
Name:Randa AbuShaban Phone:714 856-3424
Title:Regulatory Specialist Fax:
E-mail:rabushaban@ocsd.com
Preparer Information
Name:Randa AbuShaban Phone:714 856-3424
Title:Regulatory Specialist Fax:
E-mail:rabushaban@ocsd.com
Authorized Person Information
Name:Randa AbuShaban Phone:714 856-3424
Title:Regulatory Specialist Fax:
E-mail:rabushaban@ocsd.com
I declare under penalty of perjury that the data submitted truly represents throughput and emissions for this reporting period, and that the
emission factors represent the best available data for my company in the calculation of annual emission figures.
I acknowledge that I have read the South Coast AQMD Certification Statement.*
I agree on the responsibility for this AER Report Submission in accordance with Certification Statement.*
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AER Submittal Confirmation
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Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
17301
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Thank you for submitting your Annual Emissions Report for Facility ID: 17301 on 3/13/2020 5:24:16 PM.
Please print the AER Payment Voucher and include the check for emission fees due if applicable and mail
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receipts for certified mails will be stamped by Bank of America rather than AQMD. Please mail the required AER
Payment Voucher and check to the following address:
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Annual Emission Reporting Program
File No. 54493
Los Angeles, CA 90074-4493
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If you wish to use a messenger (or hand deliver), the package should be delivered to the cashier¶s booth at AQMD
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Please note that AQMD is closed on Mondays.
South Coast Air Quality Management District
ATTN: Finance Cashier
Annual Emission Reporting Program
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
NOTE: For any overnight delivery, example FedEx, please use the following address:
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StatusUpdate
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
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Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
29110
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Facility ID 29110
Facility Shutdown Date N/A
Change of Ownership Date N/A
Change in Equipment Location Date N/A
Emissions are zero for this year¶s report, or
emissions reduced by 50%N/A
Exemption Request N/A
Use of alternative Calculation methodology N/A
Other N/A
Refund Request N/A
External Combustion Process List Overview
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Usage Units
Criteria
Pollutant
Units
ROG SPOG NOx SOx CO PM
ES107 545004 P1 Boiler 10-100
MMBTU/HR
Digester
Gas
(Biogas)
14.20000
0 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 3.870000 8.020000 3.590000 18.800000 2.690000
Emissions lbs 54.95 113.88 50.98 266.96 38.20
ES108 545005 P1 Boiler 10-100
MMBTU/HR
Digester
Gas
(Biogas)
0.500000 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 6.930000 12.610000 3.230000 26.410000 3.050000
Emissions lbs 3.47 6.31 1.62 13.21 1.53
ES109 545004 P1 Boiler 10-100
MMBTU/HR
Natural
Gas 0.700000 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 5.500000 10.510000 0.600000 5.150000 7.600000
Emissions lbs 3.85 7.36 0.42 3.61 5.32
ES110 545005 P1 Boiler 10-100
MMBTU/HR
Natural
Gas 0.060000 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 5.500000 10.510000 0.600000 5.150000 7.600000
Emissions lbs 0.33 0.63 0.04 0.31 0.46
ES111 429663 P1 Flare
Digester
Gas
(Biogas)
3.060000 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 1.700000 25.800000 0.008000 50.100000 7.500000
Emissions lbs 5.20 78.95 0.02 153.31 22.95
Total Emissions lbs 67.80 207.12 53.07 437.39 68.45
Total Emissions tons 0.03 0.00 0.10 0.03 0.22 0.03
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Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
29110
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Internal Combustion Process List Overview
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ROG SPOG NOx SOx CO PM
ES97 546364 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Digester
Gas
(Biogas)
187.5400
00 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 1.290000 12.010000 0.013000 12.620000 13.860000
Emissions lbs 241.93 2,252.36 2.44 2,366.75 2,599.30
ES98 546365 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Digester
Gas
(Biogas)
257.5400
00 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 1.870000 12.740000 0.280000 29.200000 0.690000
Emissions lbs 481.60 3,281.06 72.11 7,520.17 177.70
ES99 546366 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Digester
Gas
(Biogas)
1.820000 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 7.890000 10.800000 0.018000 5.090000 0.760000
Emissions lbs 14.36 19.66 0.03 9.26 1.38
ES100 546367 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Digester
Gas
(Biogas)
220.8300
00 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 0.990000 18.580000 0.012000 19.380000 3.420000
Emissions lbs 218.62 4,103.02 2.65 4,279.69 755.24
ES101 546368 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Digester
Gas
(Biogas)
15.26000
0 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 1.050000 10.530000 0.010000 14.720000 1.970000
Emissions lbs 16.02 160.69 0.15 224.63 30.06
ES102 546364 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Natural
Gas 9.600000 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 1.450000 18.030000 0.600000 14.720000 1.970000
Emissions lbs 13.92 173.09 5.76 141.31 18.91
ES103 546365 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Natural
Gas
21.42000
0 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 1.450000 18.030000 0.600000 14.720000 1.970000
Emissions lbs 31.06 386.20 12.85 315.30 42.20
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Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
29110
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
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Units
ROG SPOG NOx SOx CO PM
ES104 546366 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Natural
Gas 0.200000 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 1.450000 18.030000 0.600000 14.720000 1.970000
Emissions lbs 0.29 3.61 0.12 2.94 0.39
ES105 546367 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Natural
Gas 7.140000 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 1.450000 18.030000 0.600000 14.720000 1.970000
Emissions lbs 10.35 128.73 4.28 105.10 14.07
ES106 546368 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 4
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Natural
Gas
15.26000
0 mmscf
EF lbs/ mmscf 1.450000 18.030000 0.600000 14.720000 1.970000
Emissions lbs 22.13 275.14 9.16 224.63 30.06
ES112 474770 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
1.780000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 66.75 834.82 0.37 181.56 59.63
ES113 474769 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn, with
Catalyst
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
1.515000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 56.81 710.54 0.32 154.53 50.75
ES114 474768 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
0.595000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 22.31 279.06 0.12 60.69 19.93
ES115 474767 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
1.825000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 68.44 855.93 0.38 186.15 61.14
ES116 474766 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
1.705000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 63.94 799.65 0.36 173.91 57.12
ES117 455673 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
0.620000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 23.25 290.78 0.13 63.24 20.77
ES119 455670 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
0.815000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 30.56 382.24 0.17 83.13 27.30
ES120 424369 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
1.140000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 42.75 534.66 0.24 116.28 38.19
ES125 455671 P1
Stationary I.C.
Engines, 2
Stroke-Lean
Burn
Distillate
Fuel Oil
No. 2
(Diesel)
0.860000 M gal
EF lbs/ M gal 37.500000 469.000000 0.210000 102.000000 33.500000
Emissions lbs 32.25 403.34 0.18 87.72 28.81
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Total Emissions lbs 1,457.34 15,874.55 111.84 16,297.00 4,032.96
Total Emissions tons 0.73 0.00 7.94 0.06 8.15 2.02
Other Use of Organics Process List Overview
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Criteria
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Units
ROG SPOG NOx SOx CO PM
ES126 P1
Coating (Flow / Dip /
Roll / Hand
Application)
Others : Adhesive and
Sealant Applications : Hand
Application : Multipurpose
Construction Adhesives
Adhesives 3.000000 gal
EF lbs/ gal 0.080000
Emissions lbs 0.24
ES127 P1
Coating (Flow / Dip /
Roll / Hand
Application)
Coating : Coating of Metal
Parts and Products : Hand
Application : Air Dried -
Repair / Touch Up
ENAMEL/ EPOXY 43.00000
0 gal
EF lbs/ gal 2.840000
Emissions lbs 122.12
ES128 P1
Coating (Flow / Dip /
Roll / Hand
Application)
Coating : Coating of Metal
Parts and Products : Hand
Application : Air Dried -
Repair / Touch Up
Primer 14.60000
0 gal
EF lbs/ gal 0.920000
Emissions lbs 13.43
Total Emissions lbs 135.79
Total Emissions tons 0.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
29110
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Other Process Emissions Process List Overview
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Equipment
Description
ES96 453240 P1
Miscellaneous Operations
and Services : POTW :
Government : Entire Plant
73.34000
0
MMgal/d
ay
EF lbs/
MMgal/day 219.000000
Emissions lbs 16,061.50
Total Emissions lbs 16,061.50
Total Emissions tons 8.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
29110
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
VOC
(tons)
SPOG
(tons)
NOx
(tons)
NOx RECLAIM
(tons)
SOx
(tons)
SOx RECLAIM
(tons)
CO
(tons)
PM
(tons)
External Combustion 0.03 0.00 0.10 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.22 0.03
Internal Combustion 0.73 0.00 7.94 0.00 0.06 0.00 8.15 2.02
Spray Coating/ Spray Booth 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Use of Organics 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Storage Tanks 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Fugitive Components 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Process Emissions 8.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Shutdown/Startup/Turnaround and
Upsets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Permitted Emissions 8.79 0.00 8.04 0.00 0.09 0.00 8.37 2.05
Criteria Pollutants Permitted Emissions Summary
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Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
29110
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
VOC
(tons)
SPOG
(tons)
NOx
(tons)
NOx RECLAIM
(tons)
SOx
(tons)
SOx RECLAIM
(tons)
CO
(tons)
PM
(tons)
External Combustion 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Internal Combustion 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Spray Coating/ Spray Booth 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Use of Organics 0.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Storage Tanks 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Fugitive Components 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Process Emissions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Shutdown/Startup/Turnaround and
Upsets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Non-Permitted Emissions 0.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Criteria Pollutants Non-Permitted Emissions Summary
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Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
29110
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Toxic Air Contaminants (TAC) / Ozone Depleting Compounds (ODC) Emissions and Fees Summary
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
AQMD
Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
29110
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
For detailed TAC Records please see
related ͞AER TAC Report͟Excel file
Other Toxic Air Contaminants (TAC) Emissions Summary Applicable to AB2588 Facility
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
AQMD
Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
29110
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
For detailed TAC Records please see
related ͞AER TAC Report͟Excel file
Annual Emission Report
Submittal Date:
No later than March
24 2020
Total Permitted
Emissions
(tons)
Total Non-
Permitted
Emissions
(tons)
Total
RECLAIM
Emissions
(tons)
Total Emission
(tons)
Total Emissions/
Subject To Fee
(tons)
Emissions
Fees Due
Organic Gasses 8.79 0.07 8.86 9.00 $3,882.30
Specific Organics 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 $0.00
Nitrogen Oxides 8.04 0.00 0.00 8.04 8.00 $1,892.75
Sulfur Oxides 0.09 0.00 0.00 0.09 0.00 $0.00
Carbon Monoxide 8.37 0.00 8.37 0.00 $0.00
Particulate Matter 2.05 0.00 2.05 0.00 $0.00
1. TOTAL EMISSION FEES FOR ALL CRITERIA POLLUTANTS $5,775.05
2. TOXIC AIR CONTAMINANTS/ OZONE DEPLETER FEES (Total amount from Form TACS or DC)$6,736.12
TAC Fees Breakdown
Facility Flat Fee:$78.03
CPWE Emission Fees:$3040.00
Ammonia & Depleting Compounds (ODC) Fees:$370.04
Per Device Fees (total devices with fees 19):$3248.05
$6736.12
3. TOTAL FEES DUE $12,511.17
4. INSTALLMENTS PAID FOR 2019 - (if any) -- All Criteria Pollutants $0.00
5. INSTALLMENTS PAID FOR 2019 - (if any) -- Toxic Air Contaminants/Ozone Depleters $0.00
6. BALANCE DUE (Line 3 - Line 4 - Line 5)$12,511.17
7. LATE PAYMENT SURCHARGE $0.00
8. AMOUNT DUE $12,511.17
South Coast
AQMD
Total Emissions and Fees
Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
29110
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Electronic Certification Sheet
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
AQMD
Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
29110
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Information
NAICS code:221320
AB2588 Filing Period:Yes
RECLAIM:No
Facility Operating Status:Operating
Classified As Small Business:No
Business Operating Hours
Hours/Day;24
Days/Week:7
Weeks/Year:52
AB2588 Receptor Distance
Worker (ft): 1100
Residential(ft): 810
Brief Description of Operation
Equipment Location Address
Facility Name:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
22212 BROOKHURST ST
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646 8457
Mailing Information
Facility Name:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Contact Information
Name:Randa Abushaban Phone:714 593-7413 Ext. 7413
Title:Regulatory Specialist Fax:
E-mail:rabushaban@ocsd.com
Preparer Information
Name:Randa Abushaban Phone:714 593-7413 Ext. 7413
Title:Regulatory Specialist Fax:
E-mail:rabushaban@ocsd.com
Authorized Person Information
Name:Randa Abushaban Phone:714 593-7413 Ext. 7413
Title:Regulatory Specialist Fax:
E-mail:rabushaban@ocsd.com
I declare under penalty of perjury that the data submitted truly represents throughput and emissions for this reporting period, and that the
emission factors represent the best available data for my company in the calculation of annual emission figures.
I acknowledge that I have read the South Coast AQMD Certification Statement.*
I agree on the responsibility for this AER Report Submission in accordance with Certification Statement.*
x
x
AER Submittal Confirmation
Annual Emission ReportSouth Coast
AQMD
Facility Id:
Facility Name
Facility Type:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
WasteWater Treatment - Municipal
29110
Reporting Year:2019
Print Date:03/16/2020
Thank you for submitting your Annual Emissions Report for Facility ID: 29110 on 3/13/2020 5:29:04 PM.
Please print the AER Payment Voucher and include the check for emission fees due if applicable and mail
them to the SCAQMD.
AER Payment Voucher and check are first received and processed by Bank of America for check deposits, return
receipts for certified mails will be stamped by Bank of America rather than AQMD. Please mail the required AER
Payment Voucher and check to the following address:
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Annual Emission Reporting Program
File No. 54493
Los Angeles, CA 90074-4493
* To avoid late payment surcharges, all mails must be postmarked by the Post Office on or before March 24, 2020
If you wish to use a messenger (or hand deliver), the package should be delivered to the cashier¶s booth at AQMD
Headquarters at the address listed below in Diamond Bar on or before 5:00 p.m. March 24, 2020
Please note that AQMD is closed on Mondays.
South Coast Air Quality Management District
ATTN: Finance Cashier
Annual Emission Reporting Program
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
NOTE: For any overnight delivery, example FedEx, please use the following address:
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Orange County Sanitation District
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1048 Agenda Date:6/10/2020 Agenda Item No:3.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT:
COMPLETE FIELD INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION SOLUTION
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Beamex, Inc. to provide Instrumentation Data
Management Services, Specification No. CS-2020-1102, for a total amount not to exceed
$257,714;
B. Award a sole source purchase order for the purchase of instrumentation hardware in an
amount not to exceed $259,124; and
C. Approve a contingency in the amount of $77,525 (15%) for both procurements.
BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District)uses electronic field instruments to
measure flow,level,temperature,pressure,and other analytical data (pH,turbidity,conductivity,
nitrate,etc.)throughout different process areas.These instruments must be regularly inspected,
calibrated,and maintained to ensure accurate monitoring of our operations.Staff is recommending
implementation of a complete solution for the collection and reporting of instrumentation data for
calibration,maintenance,and inspection activities performed on treatment plant equipment,in
accordance with regulatory and reliability requirements.The Software and Professional Services
contract was competitively bid and Beamex,Inc.was the only responsive and responsible bidder to
respond.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent
·Maintain a culture of improving efficiency to reduce the cost to provide the current service level
or standard
·Protect Orange County Sanitation District assets
·Maintain a proactive asset management program
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PROBLEM
The current instrument calibration process is manual with significant areas of inefficiencies.
Sanitation District process and field tools do not efficiently utilize the technicians “wrench-time.”Each
field tool serves a single purpose of measurement.These measured readings are hand transcribed
on paper and later manually uploaded to the Computer Maintenance Management System.Data
extrapolation for preventive maintenance optimization and root cause analysis absorb multiple
resources to effect improvement towards asset management.In addition,beneficial occupancy for
projects are time consuming by not having an efficient process to compile project instrumentation
data.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Purchase software and hardware to automate the calibration process workflow from data collection to
analysis and establish a standard methodology for calibration across both Plants.
TIMING CONCERNS
N/A
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
A decision not to purchase the Beamex instrument calibration solution and related professional
services would result in the continued use of manual unverified calibration strategies.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
On January 14,2020,the Sanitation District issued a Request for Proposals (RFP)for a field
instrument calibration solution.The following evaluation criterion were described in the Request for
Proposals and used to determine the most qualified firm.
CRITERION WEIGHT
1. Qualifications & Experience of Firm 40%
2. Proposed Staffing & Project
Organization
20%
3. Work Plan 20%
4. Cost 20%
The RFP closed on March 5,2020.The Sanitation District received a response from one company.
The RFP evaluation team of five (5)Sanitation District staff consisted of a Maintenance
Superintendent,a Senior Information Technology Analyst,an Information Technology Analyst,and
two Maintenance Supervisors.This RFP used the individual scoring method.The evaluation team
first reviewed and scored the proposals based upon the criteria listed above.The proposal was
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first reviewed and scored the proposals based upon the criteria listed above.The proposal was
accompanied by a sealed cost proposal.
Rank Proposer Criterion
1
Criterion
2
Criterion
3
Presentation Cost Total
Weighted
Score
1 Beamex,
Inc.
87.5%82.5%77.5%N/A 100%87%
Based on these results,staff recommends awarding the Agreement to Beamex,Inc.upon effective
date of Notice to Proceed.
The RFP scope of work required that the selected firm provide professional services to implement
and support the Instrumentation Data Management System.To utilize the system seamlessly,
equipment that is proprietary to Beamex,Inc is required.The proprietary equipment includes an
Advanced Field Calibrator/Communicator,a Pressure Module,a HART Communicator,Multichannel
Datalogger,and a Temperature Block Communicator.Staff also recommends awarding of sole
source purchase order to Beamex, Inc. for purchase of necessary equipment.
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This request complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Purchasing Ordinance.This
item has been budgeted.(FY2018-19 &2019-20 Budget,Section 8,Page 80,EAM Software &
Process Implementation (SP-100)).
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
·Professional Services Agreement
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Instrumentation Data Management Software Specification No. CS-2020-1102
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the date fully executed below, by and between
Orange County Sanitation District, with a principal place of business at 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (hereinafter referred to as "OCSD") and [___________] with a principal business at [__________________________] (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant") collectively referred to
as the "Parties".
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, based on Consultant's expertise and experience, OCSD desires to temporarily engage Consultant to provide Instrumentation Data Management Software “Services” as described in Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, Consultant submitted its Proposal, dated [_______________]; and
WHEREAS, OCSD has chosen Consultant to conduct Services in accordance with Ordinance No. OCSD-52; and
WHEREAS, on [____________________], the [Board of Directors or Operations Committee] of
OCSD, by minute order, authorized execution of this Agreement between OCSD and Consultant; and [Or]
WHEREAS, as of the date fully executed below, the [General Manager or Contracts, Purchasing and Materials Management Division Manager] authorized execution of this Agreement between OCSD and Consultant; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and mutual benefits exchanged between the Parties, the Parties mutually agree as follows:
1. Introduction 1.1 This Agreement and all exhibits hereto (called the "Agreement") is made by OCSD and
Consultant. The terms and conditions herein exclusively govern the purchase of Services as
described in Exhibit “A”.
1.2 Exhibits to this Agreement are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement as though fully set forth at length herein.
Exhibit “A” Scope of Work
Exhibit “B” Proposal
Exhibit “C” Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements
Exhibit “D” OCSD Safety Standards
Exhibit “E” Human Resources Policies
1.3 In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Agreement and any of the provisions of the exhibits hereto, the provisions of this Agreement shall in all respects govern and control.
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1.4 This Agreement may not be modified, changed or supplemented, nor may any obligations hereunder be waived or extensions of time for performance granted, except by written
instrument signed by both Parties. 1.5 The various headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect
the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement or any paragraph or provision hereof. 1.6 The term "workday". Workdays are defined as all days that are not Saturday, Sunday, or OCSD
observed holidays. Meetings with OCSD staff shall be scheduled from Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. (exception is operations staff who maintain plant operations 24/7 and work a rotated 12-hour shift) and shall conform to OCSD work schedules. OCSD review periods shall not include OCSD observed holidays. 1.7 OCSD holidays (non-working days) are as follows: New Year’s Day, Lincoln’s Birthday,
Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. 1.8 The term "days", when used in the Agreement, shall mean calendar days, unless otherwise noted as workdays. 1.9 Work Hours: The work required under this Agreement may include normal business hours, evenings, and weekends.
1.10 Consultant shall provide OCSD with all required premiums and/or overtime work at no charge beyond the price provided under "Compensation" below.
1.11 Except as expressly provided otherwise, OCSD accepts no liability for any expenses, losses, or action incurred or undertaken by Consultant as a result of work performed in anticipation of
purchases of said services by OCSD. 1.12 Goods and Services, whether stated separately or in conjunction with each other, shall mean Instrumentation Data Management Software and the services related to the provision of such as described in Exhibit "A".
1.13 Construction of Agreement. This Agreement is the product of joint discussions and negotiations
at arms’ length between the Parties, both of whom are sophisticated and knowledgeable in business matters and both of whom have relied on the advice of independent legal counsel. Any rule of law which would require interpretation of this Agreement against the party that drafted it shall have no application to this Agreement.
2. Miscellaneous 2.1 Access to Premises. OCSD shall provide Consultant with reasonable and timely access to the sites and personnel necessary for Consultant to perform its obligations under this Agreement. OCSD shall allow Consultant personnel reasonable access to OCSD site and facilities (telephone, parking, etc.) during normal business hours and at other reasonable times as requested by Consultant and pre-approved by OCSD. The assistance or presence of OCSD’s personnel will not relieve Consultant of any responsibilities under this Agreement. 2.2 Amendments. No amendment or modification to this Agreement is valid unless it is contained in a writing signed by both Parties.
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2.3 Approvals in Writing. All approvals or consents required or contemplated by this Agreement must be in writing to be effective.
2.4 Background Checks and Removal of Personnel. Prior to being allowed to perform any work on this project, all non-OCSD personnel assigned to the project may be required to submit to and
pass a background check by the Fountain Valley, California Police Department. In addition, OCSD shall have the sole and exclusive right to require Consultant to immediately remove any individual from the project for any reason deemed to be in the best interests of OCSD.
Consultant shall replace any employee removed from the project within ten (10) business days of said removal. 2.5 Compliance with Work Rules. Consultant will ensure that, while it is on OCSD premises,
Consultant’s personnel and its subconsultant(s) will comply with OCSD’s working rules and
policies, including OCSD’s security procedures. 2.6 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is binding on and inures to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns. 2.7 Advertising. Consultant shall not refer to the existence of this Agreement in any press release, advertising or materials distributed to prospective customers without the prior written consent of OCSD.
3. Scope of Work General requirements for the work of this project are listed below. A detailed list of tasks and responsibilities are included in Exhibit “A”. 3.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform the Services identified in
Exhibit “A”. Consultant warrants that all of its Services shall be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner. 3.2 Modifications to Equipment and Facilities. OCSD shall be responsible for making OCSD-approved modifications identified in an OCSD approved, site analysis report. Thereafter, Consultant will be precluded from asserting that it is unable to perform its obligations under this Agreement because of any pre-existing condition. During implementation, any changes to the
system or any costs that may be incurred in order to complete the requirements of this Agreement but were not identified in the site analysis report will be the sole and exclusive responsibility of Consultant. In addition, if the system is unable to meet the functional,
performance and reliability specifications and requirements in this Agreement after the identified upgrades and changes have been made, then Consultant will be responsible, at its own expense, for making any further upgrades or changes necessary to achieve this result.
3.3 User Qualifications. OCSD shall use its best efforts to ensure that persons operating the system will be qualified, supervised, and trained in the use of personal computers and normal operations. Consultant will ensure that all training on the system or system components will be conducted professionally and effectively so that each operator trained by Consultant is proficient in its use. 3.4 Transition. Consultant will work with OCSD to ensure a smooth and efficient transition from OCSD’s current systems to the new system and to minimize disruption to current operations, even if it necessitates working late evening, early morning, or weekend hours. Any required
disruptions to OCSD’s operations shall be scheduled in advance and approved by OCSD.
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4. Compensation Compensation to be paid by OCSD to Consultant for the Services provided under this Agreement shall be a total amount not to exceed [________________________]
Dollars ($[__________].00).
5. Payment
5.1 OCSD shall pay, net thirty (30) days, upon receipt and approval, by OCSD’s Project Manager or designee, of itemized invoices submitted for Milestones completed in accordance with
Exhibit “A”.
5.2 OCSD, at its sole discretion, shall be the determining party as to whether the tasks and deliverables for each milestone have been satisfactorily completed.
6. Invoices 6.1 OCSD shall pay within thirty (30) days of completion and receipt and approval by OCSD Project Manager or designee of an itemized invoice, in a form acceptable to OCSD to enable audit of the charges thereon. 6.2 Invoices shall be emailed by Consultant to OCSD at APStaff@OCSD.com. Specification No. CS-2019-1102 and Purchase Order number shall both be referenced in the subject line.
7. Audit Rights Consultant agrees that, during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years after its termination, OCSD shall have access to and the right to examine any
directly pertinent books, documents, and records of Consultant relating to the invoices submitted by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.
8. Performance Time is of the essence in the performance of the provisions hereof.
9. Term
9.1 The Services provided under this Agreement shall be completed within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the effective date of the Notice to Proceed.
9.2 Effect on Project Schedule. The time periods and requirements set forth in Exhibit “A”, will not excuse Consultant from complying with the completion date set forth in this Agreement.
10. Termination 10.1 OCSD reserves the right to terminate this Agreement for its convenience, with or without cause, in whole or in part, at any time, by written notice from OCSD. Upon receipt of a termination notice, Consultant shall immediately discontinue all work under this Agreement (unless the notice directs otherwise). OCSD shall thereafter, within thirty (30) days, pay Consultant for work
performed (cost and fee) to the date of termination. Consultant expressly waives any claim to receive anticipated profits to be earned during the uncompleted portion of this Agreement. Such notice of termination shall terminate this Agreement and release OCSD from any further fee,
cost or claim hereunder by Consultant other than for work performed to the date of termination. 10.2 OCSD reserves the right to terminate this Agreement immediately upon OCSD's determination
that Consultant is not meeting the requirements, if the level of service is inadequate, or any other default of this Agreement. 10.3 OCSD may also immediately cancel for default of this Agreement in whole or in part by written notice to Consultant:
• if Consultant becomes insolvent or files a petition under the Bankruptcy Act; or
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• if Consultant sells its business; or
• if Consultant breaches any of the terms of this Agreement; or
• if total amount of compensation exceeds the amount authorized under this Agreement.
10.4 All OCSD property in the possession or control of Consultant shall be returned by Consultant to OCSD on demand, or at the termination of this Agreement, whichever occurs first. In addition, Consultant will deliver to OCSD all work product currently in existence and for which
payment has been made.
11. Indemnification and Hold Harmless Provision Consultant shall assume all responsibility for damages to property and/or injuries to persons, including accidental death, which may arise out of or be caused by Consultant's services under this Agreement, or by its subconsultant(s) or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by Consultant, and whether such damage or injury shall accrue or be discovered before or after the termination of the Agreement. Except as to the sole active negligence of or willful misconduct of OCSD, Consultant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless OCSD, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages or expenses of any nature, including attorneys' fees: (a) for injury to or death of any person or damage to property or interference with the use of property, arising out of or in connection with Consultant's performance under the Agreement, and/or (b) on account of use of any copyrighted or uncopyrighted material, composition, or process, or any patented or unpatented invention,
article or appliance, furnished or used under the Agreement, and/or (c) on account of any goods and services provided under this Agreement. This indemnification provision shall apply to any acts or omissions, willful misconduct, or negligent misconduct, whether active or passive, on
the part of Consultant of or anyone employed by or working under Consultant. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Consultant's duty to defend shall apply whether or not such claims, allegations, lawsuits, or proceedings have merit or are meritless, or which involve claims or
allegations that any of the parties to be defended were actively, passively, or concurrently negligent, or which otherwise assert that the parties to be defended are responsible, in whole or in part, for any loss, damage, or injury. Consultant agrees to provide this defense immediately upon written notice from OCSD, and with well qualified, adequately insured, and experienced legal counsel acceptable to OCSD. This section shall survive the expiration or early termination of the Agreement.
12. Force Majeure Neither party shall be liable for delays caused by accident, flood, acts of God, fire, labor trouble, war, acts of government or any other cause beyond its control, but said party shall use reasonable efforts to minimize the extent of the delay. Work affected by a Force Majeure condition may be rescheduled by mutual consent or may be eliminated from the Agreement.
13. Insurance Consultant and all subconsultant(s) shall purchase and maintain, throughout the life of this Agreement and any periods of warranty or extensions, insurance in amounts equal to the requirements set forth in Exhibit “C” Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until all required insurance is obtained in a form acceptable to OCSD, nor shall Consultant allow any subconsultant to commence service pursuant to a subcontract until all insurance required of the subconsultant has been obtained. Failure to maintain required insurance coverage shall result in termination of this Agreement.
14. Key Personnel Personnel, as provided in Exhibit “B”, are considered “key” to the work under this Agreement and will be available for the term of the Agreement. No person designated as
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key under this Agreement shall be removed or replaced without prior written consent of OCSD. If OCSD asks Consultant to remove a person designated as key under this Agreement,
Consultant agrees to do so immediately regardless of the reason, or the lack of reason, for OCSD's request. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement.
15. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure 15.1 Consultant acknowledges that in performing the Services hereunder, OCSD may have to
disclose to Consultant orally and in writing certain confidential information that OCSD considers proprietary and has developed at great expense and effort. 15.2 Consultant agrees to maintain in confidence and not disclose to any person, firm, or corporation, without OCSD's prior written consent, any trade secret or confidential information, knowledge or data relating to the products, process, or operation of OCSD.
15.3 Consultant further agrees to maintain in confidence and not to disclose to any person, firm, or corporation any data, information, technology, or material developed or obtained by Consultant during the term of this Agreement.
15.4 Consultant agrees as follows:
• To use the confidential information only for the purposes described herein; to not
reproduce the confidential information; to hold in confidence and protect the confidential information from dissemination to and use by anyone not a party to this Agreement; and to not use the confidential information to benefit itself or others.
• To restrict access to the confidential information to its Consultant or personnel of Consltant who (1) have a need to have such access and (2) have been advised of and have agreed in writing to treat such information in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
• To return all confidential information in Consultant's possession upon termination of this Agreement or upon OCSD's request, whichever occurs first.
• To hold in confidence information and materials, if any, developed pursuant to the Services hereunder. 15.5 The provisions of this section shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement and shall continue for so long as the material remains confidential.
16. Ownership of Documents All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents, memoranda, correspondence, computations, and other materials prepared by Consultant, its
employees, subconsultants, and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of OCSD and shall be promptly delivered to OCSD upon request of the Project Manager or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim for
further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by OCSD of its full rights of ownership of the documents and materials hereunder. Any use of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of incomplete documents without specific written
authorization by the Consultant will be at OCSD's sole risk and without liability to Consultant. Consultant shall ensure that all its subconsultants shall provide for assignment to OCSD of any documents or materials prepared by them.
17. Ownership of Intellectual Property 17.1 Consultant agrees that all designs, plans, reports, specifications, drawings, schematics, prototypes, models, inventions, and all other information and items made during the course of
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this Agreement and arising from the Services (hereinafter referred to as "New Developments") shall be and are assigned to OCSD as its sole and exclusive property.
17.2 Consultant agrees to promptly disclose to OCSD all such New Developments. Upon OCSD's request, Cconsultant agrees to assist OCSD, at OCSD's expense, to obtain patents or
copyrights for such New Developments, including the disclosure of all pertinent information and data with respect thereto, the execution of all applications, specifications, assignments, and all other instruments and papers which OCSD shall deem necessary to apply for and to assign or
convey to OCSD, its successors and assigns, the sole and exclusive right, title and interest in such New Developments. Consultant agrees to obtain or has obtained written assurances from its employees and contract personnel of their agreement to the terms hereof with regard to New Developments and confidential information. 17.3 Consultant warrants that Consultant has good title to any New Developments, and the right to assign New Developments to OCSD free of any proprietary rights of any other party or any other encumbrance whatever. 17.4 The originals of all computations, drawings, designs, graphics, studies, reports, manuals, photographs, videotapes, data, computer files, and other documents prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant or its subconsultants in connection with these Services shall be delivered to and shall become the exclusive property of OCSD. OCSD may utilize these documents for OCSD applications on other projects or extensions of this project, at its own
risk.
18. Infringement Claims If an infringement claim occurs, Consultant has thirty (30) days after the
receipt of OCSD’s written notice of the claim or the date on which Consultant first becomes aware of the claim, whichever is sooner, to either: (a) procure for OCSD the right to continue using the affected product, service, subsystem, component or interface and deliver or provide
the product, service, subsystem, component, or interface to OCSD; or (b) repair or replace the infringing product, service, subsystem, component, or interface so that it becomes non-infringing, provided the performance of the system or any subsystems, components, or interfaces is not adversely affected by the replacement or modification. In the event Consultant is unable to comply with either subsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph within thirty (30) days, OCSD may terminate this Agreement without any further obligation to Consultant. In the event
of termination, in addition to any other legal remedies available to OCSD, Consultant will refund
OCSD within ten (10) days of OCSD’s notice of termination, the license fees OCSD paid to Consultant for the product, service, subsystem, component or interface. If the inability to comply with either subsection (a) or (b) of this paragraph causes the system to fail to meet the functional, performance and reliability specifications and requirements or to otherwise become ineffective, Consultant will refund OCSD all fees paid to Consultant under this Agreement.
19. No Solicitation of Employees or Subcontractors
19.1 Consultant agrees that it shall not, during the term of this Agreement and for a period of one (1) year immediately following termination of this Agreement, or any extension hereof, call on, solicit, or take away any of the employees or subcontractors about whom Consultant became
aware as a result of Consultant's Services to OCSD. 19.2 Consultant acknowledges that OCSD's employees are critical to its business. Consultant agrees not to employ or otherwise engage OCSD's employees or subcontractors during the term of this Agreement and for a period of one (1) year following termination of this Agreement. Should Consultant violate this provision, Consultant will pay OCSD fifty percent (50%) of the former employee's annual salary which payment is in addition to OCSD's rights and remedies.
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20. Independent Contractor Capacity 20.1 The relationship of Consultant to OCSD is that of an independent contractor and nothing herein
shall be construed as creating an employment or agency relationship. 20.2 Consultant shall act independently and not as an officer or employee of OCSD. OCSD
assumes no liability for Consultant's action and performance, nor assumes responsibility for taxes, funds, payments or other commitments, implied or expressed, by or for Consultant.
20.3 Consultant shall not be considered an agent of OCSD for any purpose whatsoever, nor shall Consultant have the right to, and shall not, commit OCSD to any agreement, contract or undertaking. Consultant shall not use OCSD's name in its promotional material or for any advertising or publicity purposes without expressed written consent. 20.4 Consultant shall not be entitled to any benefits accorded to those individuals listed on OCSD's payroll as regular employees including, without limitation, worker's compensation, disability insurance, vacation, holiday or sick pay. Consultant shall be responsible for providing, at Consultant's expense, disability, worker's compensation or other insurance as well as licenses and permits usual or necessary for conducting the Services hereunder. 20.5 Consultant shall be obligated to pay any and all applicable Federal, State, and local, payroll and other taxes incurred as a result of fees hereunder. Consultant hereby indemnifies OCSD for any claims, losses, costs, fees, liabilities, damages or penalties suffered by OCSD arising
out of Consultant's breach of this provision. 20.6 Consltant shall not be eligible to join or participate in any benefit plans offered to those
individuals listed on OCSD's payroll as regular employees. Consultant shall remain ineligible for such benefits or participation in such benefit plans even if a court later decides that OCSD misclassified Consultant for tax purposes.
21. Licenses and Permits Consultant represents and warrants to OCSD that it has obtained all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to engage in this work. Any and all fees required by Federal, State, County, City and/or municipal laws, codes and/or tariffs that pertain to work performed under the terms of this Agreement will be paid by Consultant.
22. Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of California and the Parties submit to jurisdiction in Orange County, in the event any action is brought in connection with this Agreement or the performance thereof.
23. Environmental Compliance Consultant shall, at its own cost and expense, comply with all Federal, State, and local environmental laws, regulations, and policies which apply to the Consultant, its sub-consultants, and the Services, including, but not limited to, all applicable
Federal, State, and local air pollution control laws and regulations.
24. Applicable Laws and Regulations Consultant shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Consultant also agrees to indemnify and hold harmless from any and all damages and liabilities assessed against OCSD as a result of Consultant's noncompliance therewith. Any permission required by law to be included herein shall be
deemed included as a part of this Agreement whether or not specifically referenced.
25. Consultant's Representations In the performance of duties under this Agreement, Consultant shall adhere to the highest fiduciary standards, ethical practices and standards of care and
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competence for their trade/profession.
26. Familiarity with Work By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that: 1) it has investigated the work to be performed; and 2) it understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions of the work under this Agreement. Should Consultant discover any latent or
unknown conditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or as represented by OCSD, it shall immediately inform OCSD of this and shall not proceed, except at Consultant's risk, until written instructions are received from OCSD.
27. Dispute Resolution 27.1 In the event of a dispute as to the construction or interpretation of this Agreement, or any rights or obligations hereunder, the Parties shall first attempt, in good faith, to resolve the dispute by mediation. The Parties shall mutually select a mediator to facilitate the resolution of the dispute. If the Parties are unable to agree on a mediator, the mediation shall be conducted in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Agreement, through the alternate dispute resolution procedures of Judicial Arbitration through Mediation Services of Orange County ("JAMS"), or any similar organization or entity conducting an alternate dispute resolution process. 27.2 In the event the Parties are unable to timely resolve the dispute through mediation, the issues in dispute shall be submitted to arbitration pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure, Part 3, Title 9, Sections 1280 et seq. For such purpose, an agreed arbitrator shall be selected, or in
the absence of agreement, each party shall select an arbitrator, and those two (2) arbitrators shall select a third. Discovery may be conducted in connection with the arbitration proceeding pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1283.05. The arbitrator, or three (3)
arbitrators acting as a board, shall take such evidence and make such investigation as deemed appropriate and shall render a written decision on the matter in question. The arbitrator shall decide each and every dispute in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The
arbitrator's decision and award shall be subject to review for errors of fact or law in the Superior Court for the County of Orange, with a right of appeal from any judgment issued therein.
28. Attorney's Fees If any action at law or inequity or if any proceeding in the form of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable, attorney's fees, costs and necessary
disbursements in addition to any other relief to which he may be entitled.
29. Waiver The waiver of either party of any breach or violation of, or default under, any provision of this Agreement, shall not be deemed a continuing waiver by such party of any other provision or of any subsequent breach or violation of this Agreement or default thereunder. Any breach
by Consultant to which OCSD does not object shall not operate as a waiver of OCSD’s rights to seek remedies available to it for any subsequent breach.
30. Survival All provisions of this Agreement that by their nature would reasonably be expected to continue after the termination of this Agreement will survive the termination of this Agreement.
31. Right to Review Services, Facilities, and Records 31.1 OCSD reserves the right to review any portion of the Services performed by Consultant under this Agreement, and Consultant agrees to cooperate to the fullest extent possible. 31.2 Consultant shall furnish to OCSD such reports, statistical data, and other information pertaining to Consultant's Services as shall be reasonably required by OCSD to carry out its rights and responsibilities under its agreements with its bondholders or noteholders and any
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other agreement relating to the development of the project(s) and in connection with the issuance of its official statements and other prospectuses with respect to the offering, sale, and
issuance of its bonds and other obligations. 31.3 The right of OCSD to review or approve drawings, specifications, procedures, instructions,
reports, test results, calculations, schedules, or other data that are developed by Consultant shall not relieve Consultant of any obligation set forth herein.
32. Severability If any section, subsection, or provision of this Agreement, or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby, or the application of such section, subsection, or provision is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement or instrument in the application of such section, subsection or provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby, unless the effect of such invalidity shall be to substantially frustrate the expectations of the Parties.
33. OCSD Safety Standards OCSD requires Consultant and its subconsultant(s) to follow and ensure their employees follow all Federal, State, and local regulations as well as OCSD Safety Standards while working at OCSD locations. If during the course of the Agreement it is discovered that OCSD Safety Standards do not comply with Federal, State, or local regulations, then the Consultant is required to follow the most stringent regulatory requirement at no additional cost to OCSD. Consultant and all of its employees and subconsultants, shall adhere to all applicable OCSD Safety Standards attached hereto in Exhibit “D” and the Human
Resources Policies in Exhibit “E”.
34. Damage to OCSD's Property Any OCSD property damaged by Consultant will be subject to
repair or replacement by Consultant at no cost to OCSD.
35. Freight (F.O.B. Destination) Consultant assumes full responsibility for all transportation,
transportation scheduling, packing, handling, insurance, and other services associated with delivery of all products deemed necessary under this Agreement.
36. Assignments Consultant shall not delegate any duties nor assign any rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of OCSD. Any such attempted delegation or assignment shall be void.
37. Changes in Control of Consultant In the event of a change in control of Consultant, OCSD shall have the option of terminating this Agreement by written notice to Consultant. Consultant shall notify OCSD within ten (10) days of the occurrence of a change in control. As used in this
section, “control” is defined as the possession, direct or indirect, of either:
• the ownership or ability to direct the voting of fifty-one percent (51%) or more of the equity interests, value, or voting power in Consultant; or
• the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of Consultant,
whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise.
38. Third Party Rights Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than OCSD and Consultant.
39. Non-Liability of OCSD Officers and Employees No officer or employee of OCSD shall be
personally liable to Consultant, or any successor-in-interest, in the event of any default or breach by OCSD or for any amount which may become due to Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
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40. Conflict of Interest and Reporting 40.1 Consultant shall at all times avoid conflict of interest or appearance of conflict of interest in
performance of this Agreement. 40.2 Consultant affirms that to the best of its knowledge there exists no actual or potential conflict
between Consultant's families, business or financial interest or its Services under this Agreement, and in the event of change in either its private interests or Services under this Agreement, it will raise with OCSD any question regarding possible conflict of interest which
may arise as a result of such change.
41. Authority to Execute The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement and that by executing this Agreement, the Parties are formally bound.
42. Read and Understood By signing this Agreement, Consultant represents that he has read and understood the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
43. Entire Agreement This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties and supersedes all prior written or oral and all contemporaneous oral agreements, understandings, and negotiations between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
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44. Notices All notices under this Agreement must be in writing. Written notice shall be delivered by personal service or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested, or by any other overnight delivery service which delivers to the noticed destination and provides proof of delivery to the sender. Any facsimile notice must be followed within three (3) days by written notice. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because
of changed address or which no notice was given as provided hereunder shall be deemed to be receipt of the notice, demand or request sent. All notices shall be effective when first received at the following addresses:
OCSD: Jackie Lagade Principal Buyer Orange County Sanitation District 10844 Ellis Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Consultant: [Contact Name] [Contact Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, State, Zip Code]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have hereunto set their hands the day and year
indicated below. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Dated: By: ___________________________________ Chair, Board of Directors or Operations Committee Dated: By: ___________________________________ Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board
Dated: By: ___________________________________ Ruth Zintzun, Purchasing and Contracts Manager COMPANY
Dated: By: ___________________________________ ______________________________________ Print Name and Title of Officer
______________________________________ IRS Employer’s I.D. Number
Exhibit B-1 1 of 2 Specification No. CS-2020-1102
EXHIBIT B-1
CONSULTANT’S SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS
GRANT OF LICENSE
Except for New Developments, any software product (the “Program Product” or “software”) delivered
to OCSD by Consultant is only licensed, not sold. It remains the property of Consultant (or its
licensors, as the case may be), which grants a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to the
individual and/or corporate licensee (hereinafter “you”, “licensee” or “OCSD”) to use the enclosed
Program Product. The Program Product includes all computer programs, machine-readable and
printed materials as provided by Consultant in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in
this License Agreement. The Program Product includes all codes, techniques, software tools,
formats, designs, concepts, methods and ideas associated with this Program Product, and any
updates which Consultant may provide to you and backup copies which you may make.
TERM
This license is effective from the date of receipt of this Program Product and shall remain in force
until terminated. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by returning all contents of the
Program Product and destroying any portions of the Consultant Program Product merged in any
form. Consultant may terminate this Agreement for breach if you violate any provision of this
Agreement and do not rectify such breach within 30 days from receiving Consultant’s breach notice.
USE OF PROGRAM PRODUCT
This Agreement limits the number of simultaneous users who may use the Program Product. The
use of the Program Product is limited to the building or plant area where or to the company to which
it is licensed. The limitations depend on whether you purchased an individual copy of the program
or a network license.
INDIVIDUAL LICENSE (LOCAL)
You may use the Program Product in accordance with this Agreement on a single microcomputer at
any one time. The Program Product may be placed on a network as long as there is no possibility of
it being used simultaneously by more than one user at one location. You may not use the Program
Product on more than one microcomputer at any given time unless additional licenses for the
additional microcomputers (or additional users on a network) are purchased
CONCURRENT LICENSE (NETWORK)
You may use the Program Product in accordance with this Agreement on a licensed local area
network. A computer network is any combination of two or more terminals that are electronically
linked and capable of sharing the use of a single Program Product. The Program Product is delivered
with purchased amount of licenses. You may not use the Program Product on more computers or
terminals than the number licensed, as shown on your invoice or other documents from Consultant.
You may install the Program Product on computers attached to a network, or remove it from one
computer and install it on another one, provided that there is no possibility of simultaneous use of
the Program Product on more computers than the number licensed.
COPYRIGHT AND RESTRICTIONS
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The Program Product, including documentation, is copyrighted under applicable laws and
international treaty provisions. Except as specifically authorized in the product documentation, the
copying, disassembly, or duplication of any part of the Program Product or documentation, shall
constitute a violation of copyright law. Accordingly, except as expressly otherwise provided (in the
Instruction Manual or Quick Guide or otherwise), you may not copy, duplicate, modify, translate,
disassemble or decompile any part of the Program Product or documentation, or create or attempt
to create, by reverse engineering or otherwise, the source code from the object code of the Program
Product supplied hereunder. Further, you may not reproduce, sublicense, distribute, loan, rent,
transfer or otherwise disclose the Program Product or documentation to others, in whole or in part,
or remove or alter any ownership or copyright notices on the cd (s), diskette(s) or the documentation
except as otherwise expressly permitted by Consultant.
OWNERSHIP
Ownership of the Program Product (including all adaptations), documentation and all copies thereof
and all copyrights, trade secrets, know-how, trademarks, trade names and all other proprietary rights
and interests related thereto shall remain the exclusive property of Consultant (or its licensors). The
Program Product shall be in executable object code form only and you shall have no right to the
source code. Copies are loaned to you to allow you to exercise rights under the License. Only the
License is purchased by you. You must prevent any unauthorized use, copying, or disclosure of the
Program Product and documentation.
[End of Exhibit B-1.]
Exhibit B-2 1 of 3 Specification No. CS-2020-1102
EXHIBIT B-2 Yearly Maintenance and Support Agreement Details
⮚ Software Updates
Software updates for the Beamex’s standard software products and/or OCSD custom configured components that will be included in the CMX Software as well as within the scope of Services with the Beamex Business Bridge to Maximo. Such services will include
the following: New Software Versions, Software Revisions, patches and hotfixes made available to the OCSD, which may (i) substantially rectify Errors or other Defects in the then-current revision of the Software; (ii) improve performance of the CMX and Business Bridge software in the specified operational environment; and (iii) contain other new and/or improved software functionality.
⮚ Remote Helpdesk
Remote helpdesk support is included within the scope of Services for both the CMX and Business Bridge software. Such services will include the following: Maintenance standby accessible by phone, fax or email in accordance with the service hours from Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM ET, excluding public holidays. The remote helpdesk support is
available at minimum in English language. Error diagnostic services and using reasonable efforts in aiming to repair Errors.
⮚ Provision of Support Services
Beamex shall perform the tasks and duties related to the Support Services in its location as a remote operation, unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing. Repairing or correcting a
software defect or error can be also executed (a) with a workaround that bypasses the defect or error; (b) by delivering written instructions to OCSD, which it can use to bypass the defect or error; or (c) by delivering New Software Version or Software Revision to OCSD that will correct or bypass the defect or error. The Support Services that Beamex performs against an agreed recurring support fee do not include services related to repair or correction of an error or default caused by (a) using the software contrary to an agreement or other instructions given by the Beamex or the OCSD’s negligence or default in complying with the written instructions on the use of all of Beamex software; (b) using the software in an operational environment not specified or approved by the Beamex or (c) a modification, correction or repair made to Beamex software by the OCSD or a third party. If it is confirmed that the defect or error reported by the OCSD is not covered by the scope of Support Services in our agreement, then Beamex will be entitled to invoice for the analysis and repair of the error in accordance with its then current price list.
1. Service Levels
1.1 Beamex, Inc. shall address Software issues as follows:
BEAMEX SLA
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Severity Level Response Time Target Resolution Time
Level 1 (“critical”) 8 hours 3 business days
Level 2 (“moderate”) 16 hours 5 business days
Level 3 (“minor”) 5 business days 20 business days
Level 4 (“low”) 5 business days Commercially reasonable efforts
1.2 As used in clause 1.1 above or elsewhere in this Annex:
“Level” is a relative measure of the impact an issue has on the use of the Software.
a) “Level 1” shall mean that the Software is in non-conformance with the Specifications
and OCSD can demonstrate that a plant critical function, system or server is down or inoperable due to the non-conformance and no workaround is available.
b) “Level 2” shall mean that the Software is in non-conformance with the Specifications and OCSD can demonstrate that a major function, system or server is severely impaired due to the non-conformance. c) “Level 3” shall mean that (i) the Software is in non-conformance with the Specifications, which results only in non-critical loss of functionality of the Software; or (ii) there are only cosmetic errors in the Software including errors in the documentation. d) “Level 4” shall mean general usage questions or enhancement ideas OCSD has regarding the Software.
“Response Time” refers to the maximum time it takes for Beamex, Inc. to make an e-mail, telephone, or in-person acknowledgement of a technical support request made by OCSD.
“Target Resolution Time” refers to the maximum time from the receipt of OCSD’s technical support request until Beamex, Inc. has informed OCSD how the non-conformance or other issue related to the use of the Software could be resolved.
“Specifications” refers to (i) technical specifications of the Software as specified in the Agreement concluded between Beamex, Inc. and OCSD; or (ii) Beamex Inc.’s applicable user guide for the Software.
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2 SLA Times
2.1 All times referred to in Section 1 as Response Times or Target Resolution Times shall be
calculated in accordance with Beamex, Inc.’s Service Hours, which are as follows:
2.1.1 Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM (Eastern Standard Time), excluding public holidays.
2.2 Therefore by way of example, if OCSD makes a technical support request regarding a Level 1
issue on Monday at 2 PM, Beamex, Inc. must provide an acknowledgment of the request to OCSD on Tuesday 3 PM, at the latest.
2.3 If the Response Time or Target Resolution Time is a specific number of days, then the day when the technical support request was made is not taken into consideration when calculating the passage of time.
3. SLA material breach and termination
3.1 In the event of two (2) or more Level 2 or worse issues that have not been addressed by Beamex, Inc. in accordance with the service levels defined in clause 1.1 above during any calendar month, OCSD may terminate this Agreement for material breach in accordance with the terms and conditions herein, provided the OCSD notifies the Consultant in writing of the termination within five (5) business days of the end of such calendar month. In the event of termination pursuant to this clause, OCSD shall be entitled to a refund of the unused portion of the already paid
Compensation for the yearly software maintenance and support (if any).
[End of Exhibit B-2.]
Orange County Sanitation District
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1061 Agenda Date:6/10/2020 Agenda Item No:4.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT:
GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Adopt Resolution No.OCSD 20-XX,entitled:“A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange
County Sanitation District Establishing the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2020-21 for the
District in accordance with the Provisions of Division 9 of Title 1 of the California Government Code”.
BACKGROUND
This routine annual action adopts a resolution establishing the spending limit for “proceeds of taxes”
in accordance with Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of California (Section 7910 of the
Government Code).The Orange County Sanitation District’s (Sanitation District)annual
appropriations are well below the limit.
In 1979,Proposition 4 (the Gann Initiative)was approved adding Article XIII B to the State
Constitution.The provisions of this article place limits on the amount of revenue that can be
appropriated by all entities of government.This initiative was designed to constrain government
expenditures by placing an annual limit on jurisdictions'revenue and appropriation growth.The
Appropriation Limit is based on actual appropriations during the 1978-1979 fiscal year,as increased
each year using specified population and inflationary growth factors.This annual allowance growth is
linked to changes in population and cost of living.The passage of Proposition 111 in June 1990
amended Article XIIIB,making changes in the base year upon which the appropriations limit is based,
establishing new cost of living factors and new population factors for use by local governments,and
increasing appropriations not subject to the limit (primarily qualified capital outlay projects).The
financial constraints of Article XIII B apply to the State,all cities,counties,special districts,and all
other political subdivisions.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Produce Operations and CIP budgets every two years, with annual update
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PROBLEM
Article XIII B of the State Constitution places limits on the amount of revenue that can be
appropriated by all entities of government.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Approval of the proposed resolution establishing the annual appropriations limit for fiscal year 2020-
21 in accordance with the provisions of Division 9 of Title 1 of the California Government Code.
TIMING CONCERNS
The proposed one-year budget,effective July 1 of this year,will be finalized and presented to the
Board for adoption in June.The appropriations limit resolution needs to be approved in conjunction
with the budget.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
The Sanitation District will not be able to carry out its financial fiduciary duties beyond June 30, 2020.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
N/A
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
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RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 20-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2020-21 FOR THE DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of California as
proposed by the Initiative Measure approved by the people at the special statewide election held on November 6, 1979, provides that the total annual appropriations limit of each local government agency shall not exceed the appropriations limit of such entity for the prior year, adjusted for changes in the cost of living and population, except as otherwise specifically provided for in said Article; and,
WHEREAS, the State Legislature added Division 9 (commencing with Section 7900) to Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California to implement Article XIII B of the California Constitution; and,
WHEREAS, Section 7910 of the Government Code provides that each year the governing body of each local jurisdiction shall, by resolution, establish its appropriations limit for the following fiscal year pursuant to Article XIII B at a regularly-scheduled meeting or a noticed special meeting and that fifteen (15) days prior to such meeting, documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit shall be available to
the public; and, WHEREAS, Section 7902 (a) of the Government Code sets forth the method for determining the appropriations limit for each local jurisdiction for the 2020-21 fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to establish the appropriations limit for fiscal year 2020-21 for the District. NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER:
USectionU 1: That it is hereby found and determined that the documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit for the Orange County Sanitation District, for fiscal year 2020-21, was available to the public in the Finance Department of said
District at least fifteen (15) days prior to this date.
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Section 2: That the appropriations limit for fiscal year 2020-21 for the Orange County Sanitation District, as established in accordance with Section 7902(b) of the California Government Code is $118,695,799 which sum is within the maximum
authorized spending limitation for fiscal year 2020-21.
Section 3: That the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District, has determined that the percent change in California per capita personal income from the preceding year would be the cost of living factor to be used and the weighted average
population change of the cities within the District would be the population factor to be
used in calculating the Orange County Sanitation District's appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2020-21. Section 4: The determination of the appropriation limit is based upon the best
and most complete information available at this time. The District reserves the right to
review and re-establish a new and different limit in the event that it subsequently determines that a modification of the limitation amount is appropriate. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held June 24, 2020.
David John Shawver
Board Chairman ATTEST:
Kelly A. Lore, MMC Clerk of the Board
OCSD 20-XX-3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OCSD 20-XX was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 24th day of June 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES: ABSTENTIONS: ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal
of Orange County Sanitation District this 24th day of June 2020.
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Sanitation District
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1085 Agenda Date:6/10/2020 Agenda Item No:5.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT:
FY 2020-21 USE CHARGES FOR SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Adopt Resolution No.OCSD 20-XX,entitled:“A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange
County Sanitation District Establishing Use Charges for the 2020-21 Fiscal Year Pursuant to the
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Agreement with the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
(“SAWPA”)”.
BACKGROUND
Currently,the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District)invoices Santa Ana Watershed
Project Authority (SAWPA)on a quarterly basis for the wastewater discharge received from the SARI
line.Annually,the rates for flow,biochemical oxygen demand (BOD),and total suspended solids
(TSS)are calculated based upon the fiscal year budget for treatment and disposal costs and the
1996 Wastewater Treatment and Disposal agreement.The rates calculated for each constituent for
FY 2020-21 for wastewater discharge are:
FLOW $213.30
BOD $304.47
TSS $449.36
The FY 2020-21 rates result in approximately a 3.5%decrease in the Flow rate,a 4.7%decrease in
the BOD rate,and a 4.7%decrease in the TSS rate.Using the 2017 Rate Study,the Sanitation
District determined discharge rates for SAWPA.Changes to the allocation parameters between
discharge constituents and the change in equivalent usage per EDU for each constituent resulted in
rate increases that were larger than SAWPA anticipated or budgeted.SAWPA requested that the
Sanitation District spread their rate increases over a two-year period to minimize the impact to their
budget.SAWPA rates have now caught up with the original rate model.As a result,the FY 2020-21
rates decrease approximately 3.5%for the Flow rate,4.7%for the BOD rate,and 4.7%for the TSS
rate. These rates are separate from the rates charged for additional capacity purchases by SAWPA.
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RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Comply with OCSD Policy - Establishing annual SAWPA treatment and disposal rates
·Supports 1996 Treatment and Disposal agreement with SAWPA
PROBLEM
N/A
PROPOSED SOLUTION
N/A
TIMING CONCERNS
Rates should be effective for July 1 of FY 2020-21.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Rates would not be established for FY 2020-21 for cost recovery for treatment and disposal of
SAWPA’s wastewater discharge.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
A Resolution is adopted annually in June pursuant to the Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
Agreement with SAWPA.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
N/A
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
·Draft Resolution No. OCSD 20-XX
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RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 20-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ESTABLISHING USE CHARGES FOR THE 2020-21 FISCAL YEAR
PURSUANT TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND
DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SANTA ANA
WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY (“SAWPA”)
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has approved the Wastewater
Treatment and Disposal Agreement with the SANTA ANA WATERSHED
PROJECT AUTHORITY (“SAWPA”); and,
WHEREAS, said agreement provides for payment of Disposal Costs for the
measured and sampled flow of Wastewater discharged from SAWPA’s SARI
Service Area to Districts’ facilities; and,
WHEREAS, said agreement provides for adjustment of said Disposal Costs
on an annual basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, The Board of Directors of the Orange County
Sanitation District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER:
Section 1. That pursuant to Section C4 of the Wastewater Treatment and
Disposal Agreement, the 2020-21 fiscal year charges for Disposal Costs are
hereby established as follows:
For Flow: $ 213.30 per million gallons of flow
For Biochemical Oxygen Demand: $ 304.47 per thousand pounds
For Total Suspended Solids: $ 449.36 per thousand pounds
OCSD 18-xx-2
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Orange County
Sanitation District’s Board of Directors held June 24, 2020.
___________________________ David John Shawver Board Chairman
ATTEST: ___________________________ Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation
District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. OCSD 18-XX was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said Board on the 27th day of June 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of Orange County Sanitation District this 27th day of June 2018.
Kelly A. Lore, MMC
Clerk of the Board of Directors
Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Sanitation District
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1087 Agenda Date:6/10/2020 Agenda Item No:6.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Lan C. Wiborg, Director of Environmental Services
SUBJECT:
TRIPLE QUADRUPOLE MASS SPECTROMETER (TQMS)
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve a purchase order to VWR for a Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (TQMS)System in
the amount of $277,228.34 (including the TQMS system,freight,sales tax,and two (2)year extended
warranty)in accordance with Ordinance No.OCSD-52,Section 2.03(B):Cooperative Procurement;
(NASPO Value Point Master Agreement No.MA16000234-2 created by the State of Idaho which
California (CA) agencies may utilize (CA Participating Addendum No. 7-16-99-26-01)).
BACKGROUND
The Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (TQMS)system is needed to
analyze fish tissue and sediment samples for the ocean monitoring program as required by the
Orange County Sanitation District’s (Sanitation District)Ocean Discharge Permit,Southern California
Bight Regional Monitoring Survey,and various special projects.This purchase request is to replace
a Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer system that has exceeded its service life.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent
·Comply with environmental permit requirements
·Maintain a culture of improving efficiency to reduce the cost to provide the current service level
or standard
·Cultivate a highly qualified, well-trained, and diverse workforce
PROBLEM
This request is to replace an 11-year old analytical instrument that has exceeded the manufacturer-
recommended serviceable life of 7-10 years.Instrument breakdown has increased due to age and
sample turnaround time has consequently increased due to the need to repeat analysis.In
combination,these occurrences have increased the Sanitation District’s expenditure on staff time,
replacements parts,and repair services.Purchasing the updated TQMS system will equip the
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Sanitation District with a more reliable system that uses current technology and provides enhanced
instrument capabilities to better support regulatory compliance.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Award a purchase order to VWR for the Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (TQMS)System in the
amount of $277,228.34 to replace the current system.
TIMING CONCERNS
Potential cost and down time may increase if the current system is not replaced in a timely manner.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Loss of compliance for the analysis of PCBs/pesticides in support of the core monitoring samples as
required by the NPDES permit.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Association of State Procurement Officers (NASPO,formerly WSCA-NASPO)
agreements are available to all State of California governmental entities (e.g.state agencies,cities,
counties,special districts,school districts,universities)that expend public funds for the acquisition of
both goods and services.
The State of California purchases a wide variety of goods and services ranging from pencils to
temporary labor under these agreements.Annual purchases total nearly $10 billion.The
Procurement Division is the central purchasing authority for all State departments and local
government agencies.With a massive marketplace and billions of dollars in purchasing power they
can offer a lower procurement cost to California's state,county,city,special districts,education and
other government entities through their Leveraged Procurement Agreements.Leveraged
Procurement Agreements allow entities/agencies to buy directly from suppliers through existing
contracts and agreements.One of these that the state offers to California governmental agencies is
the National Association of State Procurement Officers for Commodities,IT Goods &Services,and
Telecommunication Goods and Services.
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The cost for the TQMS system has been budgeted as capital equipment for fiscal year 2019-2020.
The quoted amount of $254,922.61 (Total list price:$419,330.91 less total discount of $164,408.30
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includes the TQMS system,freight,and two (2)year extended warranty.Sales tax is estimated to be
$22,305.73, for a total of $277,228.34.
This request complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Purchasing Ordinance.(Orange County Sanitation
District Budget: Section 8, Page 100).
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
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Orange County Sanitation District
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1091 Agenda Date:6/10/2020 Agenda Item No:7.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT:
2020-21 PROPERTY - LIABILITY INSURANCE RENEWALS
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve the Orange County Sanitation District FY 2020-21 Property-Liability Insurance Renewals for
the not-to-exceed amounts specified below:
Property and Boiler & Machinery - Not to Exceed $ 1,167,866
Excess General Liability Insurance - Not to Exceed $ 584,718
Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance - Not to Exceed $ 207,000
Earthquake Insurance - Not to Exceed $ 93,079
TOTAL $ 2,052,663
BACKGROUND
Financial Management staff and the Orange County Sanitation District’s (Sanitation District)
operational insurance broker,Alliant,began the renewal process in January and received final quotes
in June.After negotiating with the insurance carriers,Alliant was able to secure competitive rates for
the Sanitation District without compromising the quality of coverage provided.The insurance market
has been in a state of flux due to COVID-19 and events around the world and in the state of
California.There is a lot of uncertainty in the market and insurers have taken losses for previous
years and, as a result, insurance costs will increase to absorb the losses.
There are key differences over expiring coverages -the historic $1 billion All Risk Limit and extensive
flood limits previously provided are not sustainable.Such flood limits are worth millions of dollars in
the market currently,as flood is viewed as a catastrophic exposure,in the same vein that the
earthquake peril is viewed.The coverage can be bought,but the costs are extremely high,as
available capacity in the market is going to the highest bidder,especially with what is expected to be
an above average hurricane season for 2020.
The extreme uncertainty in the market is due mainly to COVID-19 and its impacts.As such,the
Sanitation District cannot realistically obtain the same coverage limits,especially on flood,and if
attempting to obtain comparable,it would be a 500%increase.The extreme degree of uncertainty
that COVID-19 introduced in the insurance industry,means extreme rate hikes,at least in the short
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that COVID-19 introduced in the insurance industry,means extreme rate hikes,at least in the short
term until the numbers play out for the insurance industry over the next few years.
The cost of insurance coverage for Fiscal Year is $2,052,663, an increase of $427,601 (26.3%).
The Sanitation District’s budget provides funds for the renewal of the following four (4)major
insurances for Sanitation District operations:
1)All-Risk Property and Flood Insurance (Includes Boiler & Machinery)
The All-Risk Property and Flood Insurance Program (Property Insurance)provides
comprehensive coverage for much of the Sanitation District’s real and personal property
regarding virtually all perils including fire, flood, and business interruption.
Current Property Insurance limits are $1 billion dollars for most perils other than flood and
earthquakes,and $300 million dollars for flood,with many sub-limits for various situations.In
order to reach $1 billion dollars in limits,the broker had to arrange for more than a dozen
different insurers. The SIR is $250,000 per occurrence for most types of losses.
Since the late 1990’s,the Property Insurance has been with a nationwide joint purchase
property insurance program called Public Entity Property Insurance Program (PEPIP),one of
the world’s largest property programs.It is important to note that this joint purchase property
insurance offers the purchasing power of numerous large public entities without the pooling or
sharing of coverage or losses.
The Boiler &Machinery Insurance component of the property insurance,provides
comprehensive coverage for loss caused by machinery breakdown and explosion of steam
boilers or other covered process equipment,including damage to the equipment itself and
damage to other property caused by covered accidents.The current Boiler &Machinery
Insurance Program provides coverage of $100 million per occurrence with deductibles ranging
from $25,000 to $350,000 for losses caused by covered machinery breakdown (e.g.,motors,
steam turbines,digesters,co-gen engines).Damages to the equipment,as well as damages
to other property and improvements from machinery breakdown,are covered by the Boiler &
Machinery Insurance.This program augments the Sanitation District’s All-Risk Property
Insurance that covers perils such as fire and flood.
The estimated increase cost for All-Risk Property and Flood is $1,167,866,an increase of
$362,522 (45%).
2)Excess General Liability Insurance
The Sanitation District’s Excess General Liability Insurance Program is currently provided
through the California Municipal Excess Liability Program (CAMEL)and its sister program,the
Alliant National Municipal Liability Program (ANML).The Sanitation District has participated in
the CAMEL program since FY 1996-97.
This program currently provides the Sanitation District with a $40 million dollar policy of
comprehensive coverage for municipal liability,bodily injury and property damage,and
personal injury.The program was structured to also include Employment Practices and Public
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deductible of $500,000.Since 1997,the Employment Practices portion of coverage has been
enhanced from a $2 million-dollar sub-limit to the full policy limit of $40 million dollars.
The estimated cost for Excess General Liability is $584,716, an increase of $69,347 (13%).
3)Excess Workers’ Compensation
The Excess Workers’Compensation insurance coverage is with the California State
Association of Counties Excess Insurance Authority (CSAC EIA).The Sanitation District has
participated in this program or its predecessor since 2003.The Excess Workers’
Compensation program currently provides “Statutory”(unlimited)coverage with a self-insured
retention (SIR),or deductible,of $1 million.The use of Excess Workers’Compensation
Insurance dates back to the late 1980’s.
The estimated cost for Excess Workers’Compensation is $207,000,a decrease of $10,762
(5%).
4)Earthquake Insurance
The Sanitation District previously carried earthquake insurance as part of its Property
Insurance,but in the last 15 years earthquake insurance proved difficult to obtain or not cost-
effective.The Sanitation District asked its insurance broker each year to survey the market to
see if rates have changed.Finally,in 2015 a plan was created to insure several key Sanitation
District structures identified by Engineering,thus keeping the cost in line.The insurance is a
high deductible plan with a limit of $25 million dollars in total.
The estimated cost Earthquake insurance is $93,079, an increase $6,494 (8%).
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Protect Orange County Sanitation District assets
PROBLEM
Insurance is necessary to protect the Sanitation District’s assets and financial well-being.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Approve the insurance renewals as described above to ensure continued coverage of the Sanitation
District’s assets.
TIMING CONCERNS
Board approval is necessary since current insurance will expire June 30, 2020.
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RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
Without Board approval,the Sanitation District cannot finalize the contracts with the insurance
carriers, and the Sanitation District’s insurance will lapse.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
April 2020 -informational presentation to the Board of Directors detailing each of the five major
insurances for the Sanitation District operations, and the status of the insurance market.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
CEQA
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This request complies with authority levels of the Sanitation District's Purchasing Ordinance.This
item has been included in the FY 2020-21 Proposed Budget
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
·19-20 APIP SOC AmBest Ratings (California)
·Insurance Summary May 2020
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Alliant Property Insurance Program
2019-2020 Policy Year Schedule of Insurers
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Attached is a sheet of the current insurers on the property insurance program showing their regulatory status in CA. (Far right column). All of these carriers have been approached for the property renewal. There are over 20 carriers participating on OCSD’s
programs in total, and it is not possible to complete it without the use of many non-admitted carriers.
Public agencies in CA tend to not have as many admitted carriers (if any) on their program as these are generally more expensive and less flexible in terms of coverage than non-admitted. The main benefit is that admitted carriers have access to the
California Guarantee Insurance Fund (CIGA), and non-admitted do not. The normal process for determining or obviating against not having access to the fund is to use only financially strong non-admitted carriers. The carriers’ ratings (AM Best, middle column) are all A rated, and most are on the “large” sixer in terms of assets.
Alliant Property Insurance Program
2019-2020 Policy Year Schedule of Insurers
Company A.M. Best's I.D. # A.M. Best's Guide Rating Standard and Poor's State of California
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Arch Specialty Insurance Company 012523 A+, Superior; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 to greater (As of 10/11/18)
A+ (As of 06/25/18) Non-Admitted
Aspen Insurance UK Limited 084806 A, Excellent; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or greater (As of 03/01/19)
A (As of 06/26/18) Non-Admitted
Chubb European Group Limited 086485 A++ , Superior; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or greater (As of 12/13/18)
AA (As of 06/24/16) Non-Admitted
Endurance Worldwide Insurance Limited 083234 A+, Superior; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or greater (As of 07/20/18)
A+ (As of 04/26/18) Non-Admitted
Evanston Insurance Co. 003759 A, Excellent; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or Greater (As of 12/19/18)
A(As of 07/27/17)
Non-Admitted
Hallmark Specialty Insurance Co. 010838 A-, Excellent; Financial Size Category 8; $100,000,000 to $250,000,000 (As of 08/23/18)
Not Rated (As of 04/22/19) Non-Admitted
Homeland Insurance Company of New York 010604 A+, Superior; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or greater (As of 03/08/19)
Not Rated (As of 04/22/19) Non-Admitted
Interstate Fire and Casualty Ins. Co. 02267 A+, Superior; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or greater (As of 08/30/18)
AA (As of 03/17/16) Non-Admitted
Ironshore Specialty Insurance Company 013866 A, Excellent; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or greater (As of 05/16/18)
A(As of 05/02/17) Non-Admitted
Lancashire Insurance Company (UK) Ltd. 078390 A, Excellent; Financial Size Category 12; $1,000,000,000 to $1,250,000,000 (As of 10/24/18)
A- (As of 02/28/18) Non-Admitted
Landmark American Insurance Co. 012619 A+, Superior; Financial Size Category 14; $1,500,000,000 to $2,000,000,000 (As of 11/02/18)
A+ (As of 04/18/18) Non-Admitted
Alliant Property Insurance Program
2019-2020 Policy Year Schedule of Insurers
Company A.M. Best's I.D. # A.M. Best's Guide Rating Standard and Poor's State of California
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Lexington Insurance Company 002350 A, Excellent; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or Greater (As of 06/20/18)
A+ (As of 06/06/17) Non-Admitted
Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company 002282 A, Excellent; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or Greater (As of 05/16/18)
A(As of 06/17/14) Admitted
Lloyd’s of London 085202 A, Excellent; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or Greater (As of 07/12/18)
A+ (As of 10/12/17) Non-Admitted
Maxum Indemnity Company 012563 A+, Superior; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or Greater (As of 08/02/18)
Not Rated (As of 04/22/19) Non-Admitted
PartnerRe Ireland Insurance Ltd. 088621 A, Excellent Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or Greater (As of 06/15/18)
A+ (As of 09/07/16) Non-Admitted
QBE Specialty Insurance Company 012562 A, Excellent; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or Greater (As of 06/13/18)
A+ (As of 06/30/18) Non-Admitted
Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company
004433 A++, Superior; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or Greater (As of 12/13/18)
AA (As of 06/24/16) Non-Admitted
Westport Insurance Corporation 000347 A+, Superior; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or Greater (As of 12/13/18)
AA- (As of 10/28/11) Admitted
XL Insurance America Inc. 002423 A+, Superior; Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or Greater (As of 12/06/18)
AA- (As of 11/19/18) Admitted
United Specialty Insurance Company 013105 A, Excellent; Financial Size Category 9; $250,000,000 to 500,000,000 (As of 12/19/18)
Not Rated (As of 04/30/19) Non-Admitted
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Memorandum
May 20, 2020
TO:Chair and Members of the Board of DirectorsJames D. Herberg, General Manager
FROM:Lorenzo TynerAssistant General Manager
SUBJECT: FY 2020-21 Property – Liability Insurance Program
At the March Administration Committee and April Board meeting, staff and the Sanitation District’s operational insurance broker presented information on OCSD’s insurance program. The Committee requested that additional information, specifically regarding
retention, and the CSRMA and PRISM (EIA) programs and how they might be appropriate for OCSD. Staff and our broker, Alliant, will provide a comprehensive presentation at the June Administration Committee meeting.
Retention
Retention refers to the amount of money an insured person or business is initially responsible for in the event of a claim. Also called a “Self-Insured Retention”, or “SIR”, it is akin to a deductible and premium tends to go down, as retentions go up.
Annually, as part of the renewal process, our insurance broker advises staff on various
options regarding retention levels. Last year, we did receive an alternative option at $1 million retention for Property insurance (see table below). However, it was determined that the current structure (carriers/layout) of the program was most competitive based on what has historically been important to the District. The premium savings that would be achieved by doubling the retention to $1 million level was deemed not material relative to
the increase in risk. Our broker has stated that an increase to $1 million would likely yield similar results in 2020.
2019 Property - Options at Varying Retentions
Each and Every Claim -
Retention
Total Insurable
Value (TIV)Total Cost Rate Per $100
500,000 2,173,424,381 $805,344 0.037
1,000,000 2,173,424,381 $767,128 0.035
Dollar Change -($38,216)(0.002)
Percent Change 0.00% -5% 0.047453
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2020 Property - Options at Varying Retentions
After a review of the Program and its limits, we have determined that the historic $1 billion All Risk (AR) Limit is no longer sustainable. Flood is now viewed as a catastrophic exposure, in the same vein that the earthquake peril is viewed. The extensive flood limits
previously provided are not sustainable. Although such limits can still be obtained as shown in Option 1, maintaining these limits would increase current premiums fivefold.
Category Expiring Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Options 4
AR ProgramLimit $1,000,000,000 $500,000,000 $500,000,000 $500,000,000 $500,000,000
AR Retention $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000
Flood Limits
Zones A, V $150,000,000 $150,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000
Zones All Other $300,000,000 $300,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000
Premium Estimates $805,344 $4,013,340 $983,340 $936,423 $889,506
2020 Excess Liability Retention Options
Changes to the Sanitation District Excess Liability retention from $500,000 to $1,000,000
results in minimal savings.
Excess Liability Retention Options Estimates
Retention 2020 Premium Estimate
Savings/Cost From
$500k Retention (Current)Percent Savings/Cost
$250,000 $1,010,229 ($314,479)-45%$500,000 $695,750 -- 0%
$1,000,000 $609,477 $86,273 12%
$2,000,000 $417,450 $192,027 28%
Please note, the figures above are the best estimates based on current available information. These estimates may change between now and the receipt of final quotes in June.
California Sanitation Risk Management Authority (CSRMA)
The California Sanitation Risk Management Authority (CSRMA) provides broad coverage
and risk management services to its members. Functioning as a Joint Powers Authority,
CSRMA provides various services, including Pooled Liability, Primary Insurance, Property Insurance, Workers' Compensation, and Ancillary Coverages.
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Based on these broad services, the Administration Committee requested staff research CSRMA’s program to understanding the application process and to determine if they would be a cost-effective option for the Sanitation District.
CSRMA does not have written criteria for acceptance of new members, but rather is “open” and wants to be welcoming to all special districts that have wastewater operations in the State. Instead, their process is to have a Committee review application and determine eligibility based on loss history and whether they would be a net positive or net negative to the group based on that history.
There is an application fee to cover the initial cost of underwriting a new member, however, it would be waived for OCSD. There is a member application. This has been completed by staff and Alliant based on information on file.
To provide more detail on what CSRMA programs may be of assistance to OCSD, they have three main insurance programs, Property, Liability and Workers’ Comp:
A. Property – CSRMA participates in the same Property Insurance Program that OCSD does, Alliant’s Public Entity Program (APIP). We have a higher retention at $500K
than the average CSRMA member, and although we are checking, it is unlikely that OCSD would see a benefit by participating in APIP through CSRMA when it currently participates directly.
B. Workers’ Compensation – The CSRMA Workers’ Compensation program is a
primary program, meaning members have no deductible. As such, it is not a good fit for OCSD as it carries $1 million retention. Premium in CSRMA’s program therefore would be much higher, and the process involving administering claims would be much different, likely in a way that would be unacceptable to OCSD. (Claims control).
C. Liability – We are pursuing an option here whereby OCSD could join CSRMA’s “Pooled Liability Program”. The mechanics of this likely would need to be different than for the average CSRMA member, as OCSD is significantly larger, and both parties would likely be better off not sharing losses with one another in the typical formula that governs the member cost relationship. Rather, it was believed that an
arrangement where the parties group purchases excess insurance could provide a benefit to both, so this was pursued.
There may be opportunities where both CSRMA and OCSD would benefit in a closer relationship in the area of Safety and Loss Control. Both entities have highly developed
safety and loss control programs, so a closer relationship in this area would likely sharpen both programs.
Attached is the response from CSRMA regarding OCSD’s inquiry regarding membership and rates. Based on staff research and the attached response from CSRMA, it does not
appear that CSRMA is a good option for OCSD for any lines of coverage at this point in time,
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although it may behoove us to keep lines of communication open with CSRMA for possible future opportunities.
Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM)
Additionally, the Administration Committee, requested that staff research Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) (formerly known as (CSAC EIA). PRISM is a member directed risk sharing pool.
In 1979, 29 California counties formed CSAC Excess Insurance Authority, a Joint Powers
Authority, pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 5, Division 7, Title 1, of the California Government Code (Section 6500 et seq.). The sole purpose of this new JPA was to find cost-effective insurance solutions and risk management services for members.
In 2020, the EIA became Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management. PRISM’s
successful approach to insurance has been noticed across the state of California. Membership has expanded to include 95% of counties, 70% of cities, as well as educational organizations, special districts, housing authorities, fire districts, and 27 other Joint Powers Authorities. In 2019, the Board of Directors approved expanding outside of California.
OCSD has long participated in its Excess Workers’ Compensation Program. Staff has received feedback from PRISM regarding OCSD’s potential participation in their Property and Excess Liability Programs (see the attached letter).
Based on OCSD’s size, staff research and the attached letter from PRISM, it appears
OCSD’s inclusion into PRISM at this time does not work financially, and again, it may behoove us to keep lines of communication open with PRISM for possible future opportunities.
Status/Description of OCSD Current Program
The Sanitation District’s budget provides funds for the renewal of the following four (4) major insurances for Sanitation District operations:
1)Excess General Liability Insurance
The Sanitation District’s Excess General Liability Insurance Program is currently provided through the Alliant National Municipal Liability Program (ANML). The Sanitation District has participated in the ANML, and its predecessor namesake, the California Municipal Excess Liability Program (CAMEL), since FY 1996-97.
This program currently provides the Sanitation District with a $40 million limit of comprehensive coverage for municipal liability, bodily injury and property damage, and personal injury. The program was structured to also include Employment Practices and Public Officials Errors & Omissions coverage. The $40 million coverage has a self-insured deductible of $500,000. Since 1997, the Employment
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Practices portion of coverage has been enhanced from a $2 million sub-limit to the full policy limit of $40 million.
The limits are provided by three carriers in a layered structure, Security National, Berkley National and Great American. See attached list of carriers that our broker is
currently engaged with in the renewal marketing process.
2) Excess Workers’ Compensation
The Excess Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage is with the California State Association of Counties Excess Insurance Authority (CSAC EIA). The Sanitation District has participated in this program or its predecessor since 2003. The Excess Workers’ Compensation program currently provides “Statutory” (unlimited) coverage with a self-insured retention (SIR), or
deductible, of $1 million. The use of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance dates back to the late 1980’s.
3) All-Risk Property and Flood Insurance (Includes Boiler & Machinery
Insurance)
The All-Risk Property and Flood Insurance Program (Property Insurance) provides comprehensive coverage for much of the Sanitation District’s real and personal property and business interruption from all perils not excluded, including fire and flood. The most significant peril excluded is earthquake, as is the peril of pandemic.
To obtain property insurance, the District participates in the Alliant Public Entity Property Insurance Program, a group purchase insurance program with thousands of public entity participants. In operation since the ‘90s, the program provides extreme buying power for public agencies with a breadth of
coverage not found in the open commercial insurance market.
For OCSD, current Property Insurance limits are $1 billion for most perils other than flood, and a $150 million flood limit for buildings located in Zones A&V and $300 million for buildings in all other flood zones. Generous sub-limits for
various situations are provided for as standard offerings. Earthquake coverage is purchased separately for specific buildings.
In order to provide a complete set of coverage with a maximum of $1 billion in limits, the Program utilizes the global insurance marketplace with 20 different
insurers taking a different degree of risk in a layered and quota-share structure. See list of current carriers attached. The SIR is $500,000 per occurrence for most types of losses. Given the overall extreme tightening in the insurance market, it is believed that in order to keep the price of coverage somewhat comparable to the expiring at the same retention that the final limit
of coverage for the Program will drop from $1 billion to $500 million. Given the value, construction type, and spread of the facilities relative to the expected cost to keep the limit at $1 billion, it is believed that the $500 million
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limit would be sufficient for a worst case scenario for coverages provided in the program, primarily, fire.
The Boiler & Machinery Insurance Program, part of the property insurance, provides comprehensive coverage for loss caused by machinery breakdown and explosion of steam boilers or other covered process equipment, including damage to the equipment itself and damage to other property caused by covered accidents. The current Boiler & Machinery Insurance Program
provides coverage of $100 million per occurrence with deductibles ranging from $25,000 to $350,000 for losses caused by covered machinery breakdown (e.g., motors, steam turbines, digesters, co-gen engines). Damages to the equipment, as well as damages to other property and improvements caused by the machinery breakdown, are covered by the Boiler & Machinery
Insurance. This program augments the Sanitation District’s All-Risk Property Insurance that covers perils such as fire and flood.
4) Earthquake InsuranceThe District purchases a separate earthquake policy with limits of $25 million
on specific buildings valued at approximately $160 million deemed to be important to the operations of the District. The goal of the purchase is to provide limited cover for the peril of earthquake in a manner that is relatively inexpensive and does not place an excessive burden on the budget. From time to time, usually annually, the District considers adding structures to the
earthquake insurance schedule.
LT:clrAttachments
x Letter from CSRMA to John Preston – May 11, 2020
x Letter from Alliant to John Preston – May 18, 2020
x Current Property Insurers
x 2020 Excess General Liability Markets Approached
CSRMA California Sanitation Risk Management Authority
c/o ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. Insurance License No.: 0C36861
100 Pine Street, 11th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111-5101 Tel: 415.403.1400 Fax: 415.874.4813
OFFICERS:PAST PRESIDENTS:
Greg Baatrup,President Paul Bushee
707.429.8930 2014-2018
Craig Murray,Vice President Russ Baggerly
805.684.7214 2010-2014
A Joint Powers Authority
May 11, 2020
Mr. John Preston
Risk Management Division
Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Orange County Sanitation District
Participation in CSRMA Programs
Dear John:
We are pleased to learn of the District’s interest in CSRMA coverage programs and appreciate your
providing us with enough information about the District to make informed sense about potential
participation. CSRMA, a joint powers authority (JPA), was formed in the late 1980’s to use risk
pooling and group purchase strategies to serve the insurance and risk management needs of the
California sanitation industry. Over the years, we have developed coverage offerings that have
worked very well for our 58 member agencies. We are dedicated to our members, and are
effectively owned collectively by them. Accordingly, we welcome the participation of eligible
agencies in the JPA, which of course, OCSD has always been one.
A review of the material supplied reveals that OCSD is quite a bit larger than our average member,
and almost double the size of our single largest member, using our standard metrics. This size
disparity presents unique issues for participation in CSRMA programs based both on whether cover
can be offered at price points that are attractive relative to what the District currently obtains in the
commercial market, and whether the risk sharing formulas in CSRMA’s pooling programs would
remain equitable to OCSD and the rest of the membership given the size disparity. The impact of
these topics will become evident as we work through our cost estimates for participation in each of
CSRMA’s three key programs, below.
Workers Compensation
CSRMA’s workers’ compensation program is structured without a deductible (retention) for the
members. This allows members to transfer 100% of their workers’ compensation risk to the pool
and obtain uniform, high quality claims administration service that is attuned to the needs of the
membership. It is designed to be a “plug and play” system for the members, as much as that is
possible in the complex workers’ compensation environment. Notably, OCSD currently carries a
million dollar retention on its workers’ compensation program which is obviously a significant
difference to our offering.
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In practice, this means that the District’s premium (deposits into the risk sharing pool) to CSRMA
would be several magnitudes higher in dollars than the premium the District currently pays to its
excess insurer. While this is “neither good nor bad”, as one expects premium to rise as risk is
reduced, the standard way to measure this tradeoff is with the “total cost of risk” concept. Using
the District’s most recently available actuarial study and its current excess insurance cost relative to
CSRMA’s expected 2020-21 cost reveals a meaningful cost differential in the total cost of risk:
Workers Comp Cost Item
OCSD 2019-2020
Program Cost
Estimate
CSRMA Program
2020-21 Cost
Estimate
Retained Layer Funding * 1,456,560 N/A
Pool Deposit N/A 1,826,929
Excess Insurance 217,762 Included
Total Cost 1,674,322 1,826,929
* From BRS Actuarial 6/1/18 - Ultimate, Discounted, 80% CL, adjusted for
general inflation at 2%
Therefore unless the District expects a significant change in the cost of its 2020-21 program, on a
pure ultimate cost basis, the District would likely be better off in its existing structure rather than
with the CSRMA Program. Beyond cost, CSRMA’s program would require District claims to be
handled by CSRMA’s third party claims administration (TPA) firm, and we imagine that OCSD is
likely comfortable in its current relationship. For these reasons, we don’t see our workers’
compensation program being a good fit for the District right now. If the District is interested in
pursuing a quote for the 2021 starting fiscal year, we would recommend face to face discussions to
be sure that the District would be happy for the long run inside CSRMA’s workers’ compensation
program, as due to the risk sharing formulas, participation works best on a multi-year basis.
Property Program
We have reviewed the District’s property insurance specifications and note that the District
participates in the same insurance program that CSRMA does, that is to say, the Alliant Property
Insurance Program (APIP, f.k.a. PEPIP). We have reached out to the APIP underwriters, most
notably those at the Lexington Insurance Company (AIG) about participation. They report that
while they have no objection to the District accessing APIP coverage through CSRMA, because it
is the “same risk” that they underwrite currently, there would be no discernable difference in cost
as the District’s premium would just be added to CSRMA’s premium and then allocated back
through CSRMA to the District. This aside, and all things equal, APIP through CSRMA would
actually cost a bit more for the District, as the JPA would need to allocate a portion of its overhead
charge associated with its program to the District.
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More notable however than any nominal cost change, is that in reviewing the District’s current
coverage in APIP, we have learned that the District has more extensive flood coverage than is
currently provided to CSRMA members, and in the current environment, we would not be able to
guarantee thatOCSD would beable to keep what looks to be very favorable terms for flood coverage
inside CSRMA’s program. For this reason, we do not believe that under the current circumstances,
CSRMA’s property program is a better fit for the District rather than accessing APIP directly.
Simply put, we would hate to see the District pay more, and jeopardize the flood cover that it has.
Public Entity Liability
Larger members in CSRMA obtain general liability coverage in our Pooled Liability Program
(PLP). Coverage in the PLP is granted by a Memorandum of Coverage (policy) that is largely
similar in scope to a standard public entity general liability offering from an insurer. Members
share risk with one another between the amounts of their own deductible and where the pool’s
reinsurance, attaches. The Program’s reinsurance attaches at $500,000 which coincidentally is the
current level of the District’s retention in its own liability program. Limits of $25,500,000 are
provided largelybyour reinsurance partner, MunichRe. CSRMA’s program runs on acalendar year
basis rather than fiscal, so there are timing issues that would need to be resolved, but a best estimate
of a cost comparison at this point in time would be as follows:
Excess Liability Cost
OCSD 2019
- 500k Ret. -
$40MM
Limit
CSRMA
2020 - Est.
$500k Ret.
$25M Limit
Funding for Retained Layer* 571,589 571,589
Pool Deposits/Overhead N/A 75,000
Excess Ins. Expense** 515,371 710,215
Total: 1,086,960 1,356,804
*From BRS Actuarial Study – Discounted, at 80% Confidence Level
**Excess Ins. Expense at 2019 for OCSD, projected 2020 for CSRMA
Therefore, again, unless the District is expecting a significant increase in the cost of its excess
insurance, there does not appear to be a cost advantage to the District by participating in the CSRMA
pool. It is also important to note that that the current District program provides $15MM more in
limits than does the CSRMA program, which would need to be resolved to arrive at a true “apples
to apples” comparison. Beyond pricingor coveragecomparisons between thepoolandthe District’s
current program, there are structural considerations to take note of when wishing to participate in
the pool. Most notably, because members of the pool share risk according to a formula, uniform
claim handling standards are required. Members in the program must engage assigned personnel
of the pool’s claims administration firm, Carl Warren and Company. Further, the Program has a
few critical policies and procedures that all members must adhere to. Most notably, as respects
legal defense, barring specific circumstances, defense counsel may only be selected from the pool’s
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approved panel of attorneys. While this and other operational procedures work well for current
members, assuring professional, uniform and cost-effective claim handling, an organization the size
of OCSD may not desire such uniformity of process.
Conclusion
We are acutely aware that insurance market has been in an extreme state of flux over the past year,
and even more so over the past few months due to the COVID-19 issue. Our expectation is that this
will continue be the case for the foreseeable future. Rightly, people are vigorously investigating all
coverage options available to them. Unfortunately it does not appear that that CSRMA programs,
as currently structured would necessarily be attractive to the District relative to its current program.
As strong proponent of CSRMA this is not a “happy” conclusion for me to reach, but from working
though the material, it is clear to me that the Programs that CSRMA has built and implemented are
quite simply not designed for organizations with the size of the District.
CSRMA does however see advantages to a closer working relationship with the District and I would
like to offer up the possibility of meeting with you to discuss the broader nature of an OCSD
CSRMA relationship at a point in time that is mutually convenient. There may very well come a
time where the numbers shift, and the math could work out much differently, such that we would
do well to have discussed the many operational issues in inherent participating in a risk sharing JPA
beforehand. To this end, I am attaching a copy of our JPA Agreement that all members are
signatories on, as well as copies of our Pool Programs, and Property Program Participation
Agreements.
We are always willing to discuss topics ofmutual interest with those operating within the industry,
be they insurance, risk management or “other”. I would hope that you would not hesitate to
contact me with any questions you may have about the contents of this letter, or any other matters
of concern.
Sincerely,
Seth Cole
Program Administrator
(415) 403-1419
scole@alliant.com
cc: Greg Baatrup, President CSRMA
Dennis Mulqueeney, Alliant Insurance Services
100 Pine Street, 11th Floor | San Francisco, CA 94111Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. |www.alliant.com | CA License No. 0C36861
May 18, 2020
Mr. John Preston
Risk Management - Division 260
Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Ave.
Fountain Valley, Ca. 92728
2020 Quotations for Coverage
Property and Excess Liability
Public Risk Insurance Solutions and Management (PRISM)
Dear John:
We have completed our discussions with PRISM (formerly known as CSAC-EIA) concerning
coverage for OCSD in its Property and Excess Liability Programs. As you know, OCSD has long
been a member of this Joint Powers Authority, securing excess workers compensation coverage from
it for many years. While PRISM would look very favorably upon OCSD participating in itsprograms
beyond excess workers’ compensation, for the reasons outlined below, it does not appear that either
the Property or Excess Liability programs of PRISM would make much sense for OCSD in the
current environment.
Excess Liability
PRISM has reviewed OCSD’s application material submitted in order to provide an indication of
the cost of coverage in its GL1 Program, the most appropriate program for an entity such as OCSD.
Although terms and conditions of coverage are not identical to OCSD’s current program (likely all
things equal, besides limits of cover, the GL1 Program would likely be broader) they are similar
enough in intended scope, providing general, automobile, professional and public official’s liability
coverage on an occurrence basis, to be comparable. A comparison of the total cost of risk for
participation in GL1at OCSD’s current retention would be as follows:
Excess Liability Cost
OCSD 2019 -
500k Ret. -
$40MM
Limit
PRISM - 2020 Est.
$500k Ret.$25M
Limit
Est. Funding for Retained Layer* 571,589 571,589
Program Overhead N/A Incl.
Excess Ins. Expense** 515,371 1,112,000
Total: 1,086,960 1,683,589
*From latest BRS Actuarial Study - Discounted at 80% CL
**Excess Ins. Expense at 2019 for OCSD, projected 2020 for PRISM
100 Pine Street, 11th Floor | San Francisco, CA 94111Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. |www.alliant.com | CA License No. 0C36861
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Note, that in comparison to its expiring program, GL1 would be significantly more expensive
providing less total limits of coverage. While on its face, the difference is dramatic, it is important
to note that the excess liability insurance market is hardening almost daily, and we are expecting a
significant increase in the cost of the District’s expiring 2019 program shown above. Therefore,
unless renewal costs of the existing program significantly exceed our current estimates, we don’t
believe participation in GL1 is an attractive option for the District at this time.
Property Program
PRISM reviewed the District’s property insurance specifications and a summary of the current
coverages. PRISM lead underwriters at Lexington Insurance Company (AIG) report that they
currently insure the District through Alliant’s Property Insurance Program (APIP) and for this
reason, would be “competing with themselves” if they offer a quotation. While they would have no
objection to the District accessing Lexington through the PRISM Property program rather than
through APIP, because it is the “same risk” underwritten currently, there would be no discernable
difference in cost to the District.
This said, in reviewing the District’s current coverage in APIP,it was noted that the District has
significantly higher limits offlood coverage than is currentlyavailablein thePRISM program. From
Lexington’s vantage, these have been “grandfathered in” from a time when the property market was
viewing flood risk much more favorably than it does today. PRISM would not be able to offer such
flood limits. As a side note on this topic,I would point out that although we have not yet received
renewal terms for the District from APIP, there may be some difficulty at keeping the current flood
limits intact this year. Further, the PRISM Property Program runs on a coverage term of March 31st
to March 31st so if the District would prefer to participate in the PRISM Property program a
reconciliation to the Districts’ current fiscal year coverage dates would need to occur, along with
some discussion regarding required policies and procedures of participation.
John, from time to time in previous years, OCSD would meet with representatives from PRISM to
discuss their JPA and its coverage offerings. If you would like me to schedule such a meeting in the
future, I would be very happy to do so.
Sincerely,
Dennis Mulqueeney, MBA, CPCU
Senior Vice President
(415) 309-9926 (mobile)
dmulqueeney@alliant.com
Alliant Property Insurance Program
2019-2020 Policy Year
Schedule of Insurers
Company A.M. Best's I.D. #A.M. Best's Guide Rating Standard and Poor's State of California
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Arch Specialty Insurance Company 012523 A+, Superior;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 to greater(As of 10/11/18)
A+(As of 06/25/18)Non-Admitted
Aspen Insurance UK Limited 084806 A, Excellent;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or greater(As of 03/01/19)
A(As of 06/26/18)Non-Admitted
Chubb European Group Limited 086485 A++ , Superior;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or greater(As of 12/13/18)
AA(As of 06/24/16)Non-Admitted
Endurance Worldwide Insurance Limited 083234 A+, Superior;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or greater(As of 07/20/18)
A+(As of 04/26/18)Non-Admitted
Evanston Insurance Co. 003759 A, Excellent;Financial Size Category 15; $2,000,000,000 or Greater(As of 12/19/18)
A(As of 07/27/17)Non-Admitted
Hallmark Specialty Insurance Co.010838 A-, Excellent;Financial Size Category 8;$100,000,000 to $250,000,000(As of 08/23/18)
Not Rated(As of 04/22/19)Non-Admitted
Homeland Insurance Company of New York
010604 A+, Superior;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or greater(As of 03/08/19)
Not Rated(As of 04/22/19)Non-Admitted
Interstate Fire andCasualty Ins. Co.02267 A+, Superior;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or greater(As of 08/30/18)
AA(As of 03/17/16)Non-Admitted
Ironshore Specialty Insurance Company 013866 A, Excellent;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or greater(As of 05/16/18)
A(As of 05/02/17)Non-Admitted
Lancashire Insurance Company (UK) Ltd.078390 A, Excellent;Financial Size Category 12;$1,000,000,000 to $1,250,000,000(As of 10/24/18)
A-(As of 02/28/18)Non-Admitted
Landmark American Insurance Co.012619 A+, Superior;Financial Size Category 14;$1,500,000,000 to $2,000,000,000(As of 11/02/18)
A+(As of 04/18/18)Non-Admitted
Alliant Property Insurance Program
2019-2020 Policy Year
Schedule of Insurers
Company A.M. Best's I.D. #A.M. Best's Guide Rating Standard and Poor's State of California
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Lexington Insurance Company 002350 A, Excellent;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or Greater(As of 06/20/18)
A+(As of 06/06/17)Non-Admitted
Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company 002282 A, Excellent;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or Greater(As of 05/16/18)
A(As of 06/17/14)Admitted
Lloyd’s of London 085202 A, Excellent;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or Greater(As of 07/12/18)
A+(As of 10/12/17)Non-Admitted
Maxum IndemnityCompany 012563 A+, Superior;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or Greater(As of 08/02/18)
Not Rated(As of 04/22/19)Non-Admitted
PartnerRe Ireland Insurance Ltd.088621 A, ExcellentFinancial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or Greater(As of 06/15/18)
A+(As of 09/07/16)Non-Admitted
QBE Specialty Insurance Company 012562 A, Excellent;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or Greater(As of 06/13/18)
A+(As of 06/30/18)Non-Admitted
Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company
004433 A++, Superior;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or Greater(As of 12/13/18)
AA(As of 06/24/16)Non-Admitted
Westport Insurance Corporation 000347 A+, Superior;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or Greater(As of 12/13/18)
AA-(As of 10/28/11)Admitted
XL Insurance America Inc.002423 A+, Superior;Financial Size Category 15;$2,000,000,000 or Greater(As of 12/06/18)
AA-(As of 11/19/18)Admitted
United Specialty Insurance Company 013105 A, Excellent;Financial Size Category 9;$250,000,000 to 500,000,000(As of 12/19/18)
Not Rated(As of 04/30/19)Non-Admitted
Alliant National Municipal Liability Program
2020-2021 Policy Year
Schedule of Insurers Approached
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Excess Casualty Markets
Great American ProSight
Markel Sompo / Endurance
Canopius (previously ATL) Swiss Re
Everest Tokio Millennium
Scion Transatlantic Re
Munich Travelers
Safety National United Educators
Berkley Allied Public Risk (APR)
Brit Old Republic
Chubb QBE
AIG / Lexington Arch Re
Allianz Risk Transfer (ART) Argo Re
Ategrity Ascot Syndicate
Axis Re AWAC Syndicate
Berkshire Hathaway Axa Re
Euclid Hamilton Re
Genesis/General Star Third Point Re
GenRe XL Re
Great American Custom Aspen Re
Hallmark Convex
Hamilton Specialty Hiscox Syndicate
Hudson Structure Markel Dublin
IAT Re Renaissance Re Syndicate
Liberty Mutual Scor Re
Navigators Partner Re
Odyssey Re
Orange County Sanitation District
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1068 Agenda Date:6/10/2020 Agenda Item No:8.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED FY 2020-21 AND FY 2021-22 BUDGET
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Approve the proposed Operating, Capital, Debt Service, and Self-Insurance Budgets for FY 2020-21
and FY 2021-22 as follows:
FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22
Net Operating $ 173,910,516 $ 174,065,159
Self-Insurance - Workers’ Comp $ 780,000 $ 800,000
Self-Insurance - Property & Gen. Liability $ 1,630,000 $ 1,680,000
Net Capital Improvement Program $ 147,562,000 $ 240,846,000
Debt/COP Service(1) $ 72,838,369 $ 240,591,869
Intra-District Joint Equity Purchase/Sale(2) $ 3,500,000 $ 3,500,000
Total $ 400,220,885 $ 661,483,028
PP
(1)
PPIncludes $173,855,000 in maturing and callable debt
(2)
PPCash to/from Revenue Area 14 (RA14) in exchange for capital assets to/from
Consolidated Revenue Area 15 (RA15)
BACKGROUND
The FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget is enclosed for the Committee's consideration.
The Budget has been presented to the Operations Committee at the regular June meeting in order to
allow each Standing Committee an opportunity to review the proposal prior to the June Board
meeting.
Although each Committee has had an opportunity to review the proposal,it remains the responsibility
of the Administration Committee to recommend approval.
The Administration Committee is requested to recommend that the Board of Directors approve this
budget at the June 24, 2020 Board meeting.
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RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Produce Operating and CIP budgets every two years, with annual update
PROBLEM
The Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District)cannot maintain and monitor its financial
condition,operations,and future capital improvements without examination and transparency into its
resources, revenues, reserves, and outlays.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Providing the Board of Directors with an understanding of the Sanitation District’s resources will
assist in the approval of the proposed two-year budget.
TIMING CONCERNS
The proposed two-year budget,effective July 1PPPP of this year,will be finalized and presented to the
Board for adoption in June.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
The Sanitation District will not be able to carry out its financial fiduciary duties beyond June 30, 2020.
PRIOR COMMITTEE/BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The second year of the two-year budget is being proposed at $662 million,or approximately $262
million more than the first-year proposed amount of $40 million.This increase is primarily due to
potentially paying off $174 million in maturing and callable debt and the 2020-21 and 2021-22
cashflow requirements of the Sanitation District’s Capital Improvement Program,$148 million and
$241 million, respectively
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
·FY 2020-21 & FY 2021-22 Budget Presentation
·Proposed FY 2020-21 & FY 2021-22 Executive Budget Summary
·Proposed FY 2020-21 & FY 2021-22 Budget (separate electronic file)
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Proposed BudgetSummary
Presenter: Wally Ritchie, Controller
Fiscal Years 2020-21 and
2021-22
Administration
Committee
June 10, 2020
Budget Presentations
February – Budget Assumptions
March – Revenues
April – Expenditures
May – Capital Improvement Program
June – Budget Overview
Revenues FY 20-21 FY 21-22
Proposed BudgetSummary
Fees and Charges $ 354 M (72%)$ 363 M (73%)
Property Taxes $ 100 M (21%)$ 102 M (21%)
Interest/Other $ 34 M ( 7%)$ 32 M ( 6%)
Total Revenues $ 488 M $ 497 M
Net CIP $ 148 M (37%)$ 241 M (36%)
Operating $ 176 M (44%)$ 177 M (27%)
Debt Service $ 73 M (18%)$ 240 M (36%)
Other $ 3 M ( 1%)$ 4 M ( 1%)
Total Outlays $ 400 M $ 662 M
Outlays FY 20-21 FY 21-22
Fees and Charges$363 M73%
Property Taxes$102 M21%
Interest / Other$32 M
6%
Fees and Charges$354 M72%
Property Taxes$100 M21%
Interest / Other$34 M7%
Major Revenue Component –
Fees and Charges
Proposed Revenues
FY 20-21 = $488 Million
Proposed Revenues
FY 21-22 = $497 Million
User Fee Revenue
Proposed
FY 20-21 FY 21-22
General User Fees $ 321 M $ 329 M
Permit User Fees $ 13 M $ 13 M
Capital Facilities Capacity Charges $ 20 M $ 21 M
Total Fees & Charges $ 354 M $ 363 M
Property Tax and OtherRevenue
Proposed
FY 20-21 FY 21-22
Property Tax Revenue $ 100 M $ 102 M
Interest Revenue $ 13 M $ 12 M
Other $ 21 M $ 20 M
Total General Income $ 134 M $ 134 M
OCSD Outlay Categories
Proposed
FY 20-21 FY 21-22
Net Capital Improvement $ 148 M $ 241 M
Operating Expense $ 176 M $ 177 M
Debt Service $ 73 M $ 240 M
Other $ 3 M $ 4 M
Total Outlays $ 400 M $ 662 M
Proposed Operating
Expense Summary
Proposed
Description FY 20-21 FY 21-22
Salaries and Wages $ 102.1 M $ 107.3 M
Contractual Services 19.2 M 19.4 M
Repairs and Maintenance 28.4 M 24.2 M
Operating Mat’ls & Supplies 21.5 M 21.3 M
Utilities 8.4 M 8.4 M
Professional Services 5.7 M 5.8 M
Other 11.8 M 11.8 M
Cost Allocation (20.8 M)(21.7 M)
Subtotal Net Operating Requirements 173.9 M 174.1 M
Self-Insurance 2.4 M 2.4 M
Total Net Operating Requirements $ 176.3 M $ 176.5 M
Salaries and Benefits
Proposed
FY 20-21 FY 21-22
SALARIES & BENEFITS $ 102.1 $ 107.3
Salaries & Wages $ 79.3 $ 83.3
Benefits $ 22.8 $ 24.0
* Salaries & Benefits make up less than 26% of the total budget
Contractual Services
Proposed
FY 20-21 FY 21-22
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 19.2 $ 19.4
Solids Removal $ 12.4 $ 12.4
Security Services $ 1.6 $ 1.6
Temporary Services $ 0.5 $ 0.5
Janitorial $ 0.5 $ 0.5
County Service Fee $ 0.5 $ 0.5
Repairs & Maintenance
Proposed
FY 20-21 FY 21-22
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE $ 28.4 $ 24.2
Services $ 14.5 $ 13.0
Materials $ 9.4 $ 6.6
Service Agreements $ 4.5 $ 4.6
*Includes Bushard Diversion Structure repair, Sunflower Trunkline liner repairs,
centrifuge overhaul, primary & secondary clarifier repairs, digester cleaning,
various pump and drive repairs
Operating Materials and
Supplies
Proposed
FY 20-21 FY 21-22
OPER. MAT’LS & SUPP $ 21.5 $ 21.3
Odor Control $ 6.9 $ 7.3
Chemical Coagulants $ 10.6 $ 10.6
Other Chemicals $ 0.6 $ 0.6
Other $ 3.4 $ 2.8
*Chemicals are 84% of Operating Materials and Supplies
Utilities
Proposed
FY 20-21 FY 21-22
UTILITIES $ 8.4 $ 8.4
Power $ 6.1 $ 6.1
Water $ 1.1 $ 1.1
Natural Gas $ 0.7 $ 0.7
Telephone $ 0.5 $ 0.5
Departmental Operating
Summary
FY 20-21 FY 21-22 FY 20-21 FY 21-22
Department Budget Budget FTEs FTEs
General Manager $ 4.3 M $ 4.4 M 18 18
Human Resources 6.6 M 7.0 M 26 26
Administrative Services 27.3 M 28.1 M 101 101
Environmental Services 19.3 M 20.3 M 93 93
Engineering 5.6 M 5.6 M 117 117
Operations/Maintenance 110.8 M 108.7 M 284 284
Total $ 173.9 M $ 174.1 M 639 639
CIP Authorization
Proposed
FY 20-21 FY 21-22
Replacement/Rehabilitation $ 101 M $ 177 M
Additional Capacity $ 14 M $ 11 M
Strategic Initiatives $ 44 M $ 72 M
Regulatory $ 6 M $ 2 M
Total Authorized Outlay $ 165 M $ 262 M
Savings & Deferrals ($ 17 M)($ 21 M)
Total Projected Net CIP $ 148 M $ 241 M
CIP Program
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$347
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FY 20-21 FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24 FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30
10 - Year Net CIP (in millions)
* 10 – Year total for CIP - $4.7 Billion
Debt Service
Proposed
FY 20-21 FY 21-22
Principle $ 31 M $ 202 M
Interest $ 42 M $ 38 M
Total Debt Service $ 73 M $ 240 M
* FY 21-22 -
$ 72 M 2012A Refunding is callable
$102 M 2018A Refunding matures
$174 M callable or matures
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Orange County Sanitation District, California
FISCAL YEARS
2020-2021and 2021-2022
EXECUTIVESUMMARY
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Orange County Sanitation District, California
BUDGETEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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OUR MISSION
“To protect public health and the environment by providing effective
wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling.”
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GFOA BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD
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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented a
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the Orange County Sanitation District, California, for its biennial
budget for the biennium beginning July 1, 2018.
In order to receive this award, a government unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria
as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan, and as a communication device.
OCSD Service Area .......................................................................................................................................i
Board of Directors ........................................................................................................................................ii
Board Committees ......................................................................................................................................iii
Orange County Sanitation District Organization Chart .......................................................................iv
Administrative Officials ..............................................................................................................................v
Message from the General Manager ........................................................................................................vi
Finance Summary ........................................................................................................................................1
Financial Overview & Budgetary Issues ..................................................................................................2
Where the Money Comes From .................................................................................................................6
Funding Sources by Category ....................................................................................................................6
Where the Money Goes ...............................................................................................................................8
Funding Uses by Category .........................................................................................................................8
Collection, Treatment & Recycling Process Overview .....................................................................10
Strategic Planning .....................................................................................................................................12
Infrastructure Asset Management .........................................................................................................14
Capital Improvement Program ...............................................................................................................24
Debt Financing Program ..........................................................................................................................28
Operating Expenses ..................................................................................................................................30
Departments ...............................................................................................................................................34
Summary ......................................................................................................................................................34
General Manager’s Office .........................................................................................................................36
Human Resources ......................................................................................................................................38
Administrative Services ............................................................................................................................40
Environmental Services .............................................................................................................................42
Engineering .................................................................................................................................................44
Operations and Maintenance ...................................................................................................................46
Wastewater Treatment Process Diagram
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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OCSD SERVICE AREA
Orange County Sanitation District Service Area and Treatment Plant Locations in Orange County, California
Sewer pipelines
Plant No. 1 (P1)
Plant No. 2 (P2)
Pump Stations
Unincorporated Orange County
(white areas)
LEGEND
IRVINE
ANAHEIM
ORANGE
SANTAANA
FULLERTON
BREA
TUSTIN
YORBALINDA
HUNTINGTONBEACH
COSTAMESA
GARDENGROVE
SEALBEACH
BUENAPARK
NEWPORTBEACH
LAHABRA
WESTMINSTER
CYPRESS
PLACENTIA
FOUNTAINVALLEY
STANTONLOSALAMITOS
VILLAPARK
LAPALMA
OCSDOCSDService AreaArea
(area enlarged)(area enlarged)
PacificOcean
P1
P2
DISCLAIMER: Map prepared by theOrange County Sanitation District. This map is intended for graphical representation only. No level of accuracy is claimed.Portions of this derived product contain geographical information copyrighted by Rand McNally 2013. All Rights Reserved.REVISED: 2018
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Agency/City Active Director Alternate Director
Anaheim Lucille Kring Denise Barnes
Brea Glenn Parker Cecilia Hupp
Buena Park Fred Smith Connor Traut
Cypress Mariellen Yarc Stacy Berry
Fountain Valley Steve Nagel Patrick Harper
Fullerton Jesus J. Silva Jan Flory
Garden Grove Steve Jones John O’Neill
Huntington Beach Erik Peterson Lyn Semeta
Irvine Christina Shea Anthony Kuo
La Habra Tim Shaw Rose Espinoza
La Palma Peter Kim Nitesh Patel
Los Alamitos Richard Murphy Dean Grose
Newport Beach Brad Avery Joy Brenner
Orange Mark Murphy Kim Nichols
Placentia Chad Wanke Ward Smith
Santa Ana Cecilia Iglesias David Penaloza
Seal Beach Sandra Massa-Lavitt Schelly Sustarsic
Stanton David Shawver Carol Warren
Tustin Allan Bernstein Chuck Puckett
Villa Park Robert Collacott Chad Zimmerman
Sanitary/Water Districts
Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) James M. Ferryman Robert Ooten
Midway City Sanitary District (MCSD) Andrew Nguyen Margie L. Rice
Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) John Withers Douglas Reinhart
Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) Brooke Jones Phil Hawkins
County Areas
Member of the Board of Supervisors Doug Chaffee Donald P. Wagner
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BOARD COMMITTEES
Steering Committee
David Shawver, Board Chair (Stanton)
John Withers, Board Vice-Chair (IRWD)
Chad Wanke, Chair, Administration Committee (Placentia)
Robert Collacot, Chair, Operations Committee (Villa Park)
Peter Kim, LaPA Committee (La Palma)
Glen Parker, Member-At-Large (Brea)
Tim Shaw, Member-At-Large (La Habra)
Administration Committee
Chad Wanke, Chair (Placentia)
Richard Murphy, Vice-Chair (Los Alamitos)
James Ferryman (CSMD)
Cecilia Iglesias (Santa Ana)
Peter Kim (La Palma)
Mark Murphy (Orange)
Steve Nagel (Fountain Valley)
Andrew Nguyen (MCSD)
Glenn Parker (Brea)
Erik Peterson (Huntington Beach)
Christina Shea (Irvine)
David Shawver, Board Chair (Stanton)
John Withers, Board Vice-Chair (IRWD)
Operations Committee
Robert Collacott, Chair (Villa Park)
Mariellen Yarc, Vice-Chair (Cypress)
Brad Avery (Newport Beach)
Allan Bernstein (Tustin)
Doug Chaffee (Board of Supervisors)
Brooke Jones (YLWD)
Steve Jones (Garden Grove)
Lucille Kring (Anaheim)
Sandra Massa-Lavitt (Seal Beach)
Tim Shaw (La Habra)
Jesus J. Silva (Fullerton)
Fred Smith (Buena Park)
David Shawver, Board Chair (Stanton)
John Withers, Board Vice-Chair (IRWD)
Legislative and
Public Affairs Committee
Peter Kim, Board Chair (La Palma)
Allan Bernstein, Board Vice-Chair (Tustin)
Lucille Kring, Member-At-Large (Anaheim)
Erik Peterson, Member-At-Large (Huntington Beach)
Christina Shea, Member-At-Large (Irvine)
David Shawver, Board Chair (Stanton)
John Withers, Board Vice-Chair (IRWD)
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ORGANIZATION CHART
Board ofDirectors
General Manager General Counsel Office
Human Resources Administration
Risk Management/ Safety/Security
HumanResources
(26 FTEs)
General Management Administration
Board Services
Public Affairs
General Manager’s Office
(18 FTEs)
Engineering Administration
Planning
Project Management
Design
Construction Management
Operations and Maintenance Administration
Collection Facilities Operations and Maintenance
Fleet Services
Plant No. 1 Operations
Plant No. 2 Operations
Plant No. 1 Maintenance
Plant No. 2 Maintenance
Engineering
(117 FTEs)
Operations and Maintenance
(284 FTEs)
AssistantGeneralManager
Administrative Services
Financial Management
Contracts, Purchasing and Materials Management
Information Technology
Environmental Services Administration
Resource Protection
Laboratory, Monitoring and Compliance
Administrative Services
(101 FTEs)
EnvironmentalServices
(93 FTEs)
AssistantGeneralManager
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS
Management Team
General Manager ........................................................................................................................................James D. Herberg
Assistant General Manager and Director of Finance and Administrative Services ............................Lorenzo Tyner
Assistant General Manager and Director of Operations and Maintenance ....................................Robert Thompson
Director of Engineering .....................................................................................................................................Kathy Millea
Director of Environmental Services ..............................................................................................................Lan C. Wiborg
Director of Human Resources .......................................................................................................................Celia Chandler
General Counsel ........................................................................................................................................Bradley R. Hogin
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MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
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June 1, 2020
Honorable Chair and Board of Directors:
I am pleased to submit the Orange County Sanitation District’s (OCSD) Proposed Budget for fiscal years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022. This document lays out the framework of OCSD’s activities during the next two years and serves as a source of information for OCSD’s Board of Directors, our ratepayers, and our employees. This budget includes the operational, capital and debt service expenditures necessary to cost-effectively support our mission and execute the Strategic Plan adopted by our Board of Directors in November 2019.
This budget is being submitted at a challenging time for our community, the state, and our nation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There are unknowns and uncertainties regarding the duration, the immediate and long-term impacts, and what the new “normal” will look like. During the budget preparation and presentation, our staff has been aware of, and has considered this extraordinary situation. Fortunately, under the guidance and policies set by the Board of Directors, the proposed budget reflects a financially sound and stable organization capable of weathering this storm.
I would like to highlight some of the areas of focus for the coming years:
• Operational Readiness – OCSD has always been a forward-looking agency, whether it is for operational reliability, future infrastructure needs, emergency events such as spills and storms, or unknown situations such as pandemics. We have Business Continuity Plans in place, and we conduct regular tabletop exercises for various scenarios to allow us to respond quickly and effectively without compromising our mission or levels of service. As we move forward, our efforts will continue to focus on planning, preparation and integration so that regardless of what future situations we face, OCSD will be ready.
• Expanded Recycling Efforts
o Groundwater Replenishment System Final Expansion – In partnership with the Orange County Water
District (OCWD), our agency recycles enough water to supply the needs of 850,000 people through the
Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS). Earlier this year, construction began on the Final Expansion
phase of this internationally recognized project. Changes and additions
to infrastructure will allow for the treated water from Plant No. 2 that is currently underutilized,
to be processed at the GWRS facility in Fountain Valley. With this final phase, the GWRS
will provide a reliable water source for over one million people in central and northern
Orange County.
o Food Waste Treatment Facility – A project created for cities in our service area to satisfy the requirements of California State Assembly Bill 1826 and Senate Bill 1383 which require that organic wastes be diverted away from landfills. This regulatory shift has created an opportunity in the wastewater sector to provide a cost effective and environmentally friendly service to help manage organics using OCSD’s existing anaerobic digesters, which in turn will produce renewable energy to power our treatment plants.
• Headquarters Complex – In our ongoing effort to streamline our operations and planning, we have acquired 7.5 acres across Ellis Avenue from Reclamation Plant No. 1 in Fountain Valley. The buildings on those properties will be demolished to make room for a consolidated headquarters building to house the staff that are currently located in various buildings and trailers spread out on the existing 100-acre wastewater treatment facility. Adding a headquarters complex will free up needed space for future wastewater treatment infrastructure and will centralize our administrative functions. Today, we are 95 percent complete in design and expect to enter construction in 2021 and be move-in ready by the end of 2023.
• Capital Improvement Program – OCSD’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) has evolved over time. It began by focusing on creating the initial infrastructure of the collections and treatment system, shifted to expanding capacity, and now our focus is on aging infrastructure, incorporating climate resiliency, seismic risk, and maximizing resource recovery. During the evolution of this program, one thing has remained; OCSD facilities must operate reliably with sound financial management. While the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted
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in operational modifications, our CIP has not been significantly impacted. OCSD will continue to construct essential wastewater infrastructure, investing $500 million in wastewater infrastructure in the next year and a half, issuing construction contracts for 37 projects and helping keep the economic engine running in Orange County.
• Infrastructure Reliability and Asset Management – OCSD’s infrastructure must operate continuously day and night. Reliability must be built into all that we do and that includes managing the condition of our $11 billion in assets to ensure they are running effectively. Over the past two years, we made a concerted effort to establish an updated and more robust understanding of the condition and performance of all critical and major assets and our ability to meet established levels of service. As we embark on another year of this renewed asset management program, we have updated our Asset Management Plan to develop a tactical approach for addressing asset condition and performance issues. The plan lays out how we will operate and maintain those assets to deliver the required level of service at the lowest lifecycle cost with an acceptable level of risk. OCSD will be investing an additional $4 million in repairs and maintenance this next year.
• Safety and Security – Capital projects, maintenance activities, drafting of an implementation plan for a Voluntary Protection Program Certification, and training to address safety in our workplace are all included in this budget, as are enhancements to our physical, electronic, and cyber security infrastructure.
• Staffing Cost Containment – While continuing to implement programs to enhance our resiliency, reliability and resource recovery, this budget displays our commitment to efficiency as it includes a small reduction in staffing.
OCSD has worked very hard to create an integrated planning environment which begins with the strategic and policy expectations of the Board of Directors and flows down to the work product of each employee. We have worked to ensure communication and transparency among our staff members so that they are aligned and working together in support of the plan.
OCSD will continue to provide wastewater collection, treatment, recycling, facilities maintenance, ocean monitoring, and many other services while keeping rates among the lowest in California. This budget fully supports the goals and levels of service included in the Orange County Sanitation District’s Strategic Plan and positions us well to proactively manage in the coming years.
James D. HerbergGeneral ManagerOrange County Sanitation District
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW
AND BUDGETARY ISSUES
Budget Overview
Orange County Sanitation District’s (OCSD)
proposed FY 2020-21 and 2021-22 operating and
capital improvement budgets total $400 million and
$662 million, respectively. There is consideration
of paying down maturing and callable debt in the
amount of $174 million, which is included in the
FY 2021-22 budget. The increase in the FY 2020-21
budget over the FY 2019-20 projected spending
of $394 million is primarily due to the timing of
construction cash outlays, in addition to increases in
salaries and benefits and repairs and maintenance.
The increase in the FY 2021-22 budget is primarily
due to the timing of construction cash outlays as we
meet our infrastructure needs. The budget continues
to reflect the agency’s ongoing efforts to streamline
operations.
OCSD’s proposed Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) budgets for FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22 are
$148 million and $241 million, respectively, net of
savings and deferrals. This CIP budget supports
collection system, joint works treatment and disposal
system improvement projects.
Financing
OCSD uses long-term Certificates of Participation
(COP) for financing capital improvements that cannot
be completely funded from current revenue. Before
any new debt is issued, the impact of debt service
payments on total annual fixed costs is analyzed.
Total COP indebtedness is currently at $940 million.
No new money debt financings are currently
forecasted to assist in the funding of the $2.7 billion in
capital improvements required over the next 10 years.
Staffing
Reflecting the organization’s commitment to
providing service at the lowest costs, the budget
reflects a decrease of one authorized full time
equivalent (FTE) position for FY 2020-21 and
FY 2021-22 as staffing is proposed at 639 FTE
positions in both years.
Personnel costs will increase primarily due to approved increases in salaries and wages for all employee bargaining units based on the existing Memorandums of Understanding.
OCSD will continue to effectively manage these expenses with approximately 25.5 percent of the
budget allocated to employee costs, much less than
most other government agencies.
Cost of Treatment
The agency’s two treatment plants, located in
Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach, process about
188 million gallons of wastewater each day generated
by approximately 2.6 million people residing within
central and northwest Orange County and the
businesses that operate within this service area. The
proposed budget to operate, maintain and manage
our sewage collection, treatment, and disposal
system, including self-insurance requirements, for the
next two years is $176 million per year.
The cost per million gallons of wastewater treated
(an industry-wide performance measurement) is
expected to increase $96, or 4.0 percent, in FY 2020-21
to $2,534. The increase in the cost per million gallons
is due to the increase in the operating budget.
Sewer Service Fees
The FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22 single family
residential rates are scheduled to increase by
approximately one percent each year to $343 and
$347, respectively. OCSD’s rates are well below the
statewide average sewer rate of $529 as reported in a
2016-2017 survey of 963 agencies in California.
Groundwater Replenishment
System (GWRS)
The OCSD Strategic Plan includes water reclamation.
With the Orange County Water District (OCWD),
OCSD completed the GWRS, the nation’s largest
water reclamation project, in January 2008.
The original GWRS facility reclaimed 70 million gallons of water a day (MDG), eliminating the need to build a second outfall which could cost more than $200 million. OCSD and OCWD equally shared the expenses of this project and approximately $44 million in Federal and State grants that were received to offset part of the total costs.
Initial expansion of GWRS increased the production
of reclaimed water to 100 million gallons a day. This
expansion, which was funded entirely by the OCWD,
was completed in early 2015. OCSD is directing
all reclaimable flows from Plant No. 1 to OCWD
in support of providing maximum amounts of
specification water for reclamation.
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The GWRS Final Expansion will be funded solely by
the OCWD. OCSD currently has two active projects
supporting the GWRS Final Expansion. The costs of
these projects will be reimbursed by the OCWD. The
Final Expansion of the GWRS is expected to be online
in 2023, bringing the total GWRS capacity to 130
MGD of drinking water.
Capital Improvement
Program (CIP)
The proposed CIP budget for FY 2020-21, net of
savings and deferrals, is $147.6 million.
Over the next 10 years, OCSD’s Capital Improvement
Program will:
• Rehabilitate the headworks, primary treatment,
solids handling facilities, and utility systems at
Plant No. 1.
• Replace a third of the primary treatment facilities
and rehabilitate the outfall pumping system at
Plant No. 2.
• Construct a new Headquarters Complex.
• Modify existing headworks at Plant No. 2 and
construct a new plant water pump station to
enable the final expansion of the Groundwater
Replenishment System (GWRS).
• Replace or rehabilitate OCSD’s aging pump stations
and trunk sewers in the collections system.
Projects Driving the CIP
Over the next 24 months, the largest capital cash
outlays are:
• Newhope-Placentia Trunk Replacement -
$28.7 million ($112 million total budget).
• Headworks Rehabilitation & Expansion at Plant
No. 1 - $59.2 million ($406 million total budget).
• Westminster Blvd Force Main Replacement - $23.1
million ($44 million total budget).
• Primary Treatment Rehabilitation at Plant No. 2 -
$34.3 million ($237 million total budget).
• Ocean Outfall System Rehabilitation - $49.5 million
($166 million total budget).
• Headquarters Complex at Plant No. 1 - $48.5
million ($167.5 million total budget).
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW
AND BUDGETARY ISSUES
Operating Budget Increase –
$12.6M
The operations budget for the collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater is proposed at $176.3 million, a $12.6 million (7.7 percent) increase above FY 2019-20 projected expenditures. In FY 2021-22, it is projected to increase by $0.2 million (0.1 percent).
Although some expenses will increase or decrease slightly, the overall increase to the operating budget in FY 2020-21 over the FY 2019-20 projected is primarily attributable to five specific areas:
Salaries and Benefits –
$6.3M Increase
Personnel costs are being proposed at $6.3 million, or 6.5 percent increase over the prior year projection mainly due to cost of living adjustments included in the current Memorandums of Understanding for all employee bargaining units and increased insurance premiums and retirement contributions. There is a proposed decrease of one full time equivalent (FTE) staff position bringing the proposed total FTE count in FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22 to 639.0 FTEs.
Other Materials, Supplies, and
Services – $1.5M Increase
The increase is primarily due to the General Manager’s contingency and the contingency for prior year reappropriations, an increase in the property and general liability insurance premiums, and additional research and monitoring costs.
Professional Services –
$1.3M Increase
The increase in professional services in FY 2020-21 is for legal fees and technical consulting fees on projects and studies.
Repairs and Maintenance –
$4.1M Increase
This expense category includes parts and services for repairing aging treatment plant and collection facilities and reflects base budgets for equipment maintenance as well as out-sourced annual service contracts and maintenance agreements.
Repairs and maintenance costs are proposed to increase $4.1 million or 16.9 percent over the prior
year projection. During FY 2020-21 major projects that
contribute to the increase are the Bushard Diversion
Structure Repair planned for $1.1 million, major
rehabilitation of primary basins, secondary clarifiers
and overhaul of new centrifuges at both plants
planned for $6.5 million.
Operating Materials and
Supplies – $1.5M Increase
OCSD uses chemical coagulants improve solids
removal efficiencies in the primary clarifiers, add
to digested sludge prior to dewatering to aid in
coagulation, improving the sludge and water
separation process, and add to the waste activated
sludge dissolved air flotation thickeners (DAFTs) to
improve solids coagulation. Odor control chemicals
are used in both the treatment plants and the
collection system. Both costs and usage are expected
to increase in FY 2020-21.
Operating Expenses
(in millions)
$163.7M
$176.3M $176.5M
FY 2019-20
Projected
+0.1%+7.7%
Operating expenses increase $12.6 million (7.7%) in
FY 2020-21 and increase $0.2 million 0.1% in FY 2021-22.
FY 2020-21
Proposed
2021-22
Proposed
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY/FUNDING SOURCES BY CATEGORY
Fees & Charges
$353.5M
72.4%
Property Taxes
$99.9M
20.5%
Interest
$13.2M
2.7%
IntradistrictTransfers$3.5M0.7%
Other
$18.2M
3.7%
Where The Money Comes From
Funding Sources by Category
(in millions)
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Category Actual Projected Proposed Proposed
Service Fees $311.8 $318.6 $320.4 $329.4
Property Taxes 98.3 98.0 99.9 102.0
Permit User Fees 9.9 12.9 13.0 13.1
Capital Facilities Capacity Charges 21.0 19.3 20.1 20.7
Interest 28.7 17.5 13.2 12.7
Intradistrict Transfers 19.7 0.0 3.5 3.5
Debt Proceeds 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other Revenue 8.7 10.6 18.2 16.2
Total Funding Sources $498.1 $476.9 $488.3 $497.3
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FISCAL YEARS 2020-21 AND 2021-22 BUDGET
OCSD has a variety of revenue sources available for operating and capital expenses. The major revenue sources are:
General Service Fees –
$320.4M
User fees are ongoing fees for service paid by customers connected to the sewer system. A property owner, or user, does not pay user fees until connected to the sewer system and receiving services. Once connected, users are responsible for their share of the system’s costs, both fixed and variable, in proportion to their demand on the system. These fees are for both Single Family Residences (SFR) and Multiple Family Residences (MFR).
Property Taxes – $99.9M
The County of Orange is permitted by State law (Proposition 13) to levy taxes at one percent of full market value (at time of purchase) and can increase the assessed value no more than two percent per year. OCSD receives a share of the basic levy proportionate to what was received in the 1976 to 1978 period, less $3.5 million, the amount that represents the State’s permanent annual diversion from special districts to school districts that began in 1992-93. OCSD’s share of this revenue is first dedicated for the payment of debt service.
Permit User Fees – $13.0M
Permit user fees are paid by large industrial and commercial properties owners connected to the sewer system. These fees are for the owner’s share of the system’s costs, both fixed and variable, in proportion to the user’s demand on the system.
Since the inception of the Permit User Fee Program in 1970, users of OCSD’s system that discharge high volumes or high strength wastewater have been required to obtain a discharge permit and pay extra fees for the costs of service.
Capital Facilities Capacity
Charges (CFCC) – $20.1M
The Capital Facilities Capacity Charge is a one-time charge imposed at the time a building or structure is newly connected to OCSD’s system, directly or indirectly, or an existing structure or category of use is expanded or increased. This charge pays for OCSD
facilities that exist at the time the charge is imposed, or to pay for new facilities to be constructed in the future that will benefit the property being charged.
Interest Earnings – $13.2M
Interest earnings are generated from the investment of accumulated reserves consisting of a cash flow/contingency, a capital improvement, a renewal/replacement, and a self-insurance reserve.
Intradistrict Transfers – $3.5M
In accordance with Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Capacity Rights in Treatment, Disposal and Sewer Facilities between Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) and OCSD dated November 15, 1995, ownership is adjusted annually to reflect the current equity percentage ownership based on sewage flows.
Debt Proceeds – $0M
Certificates of Participation (COPs) are OCSD’s primary mechanism for financing capital projects. COPs are repayment obligations based on a lease or installment sale agreement. COPs are not viewed as “debt” by the State of California, but rather a share in an installment arrangement where OCSD serves as the purchaser.
No new money debt issuances are being proposed over the next two fiscal years as the $2.7 billion in future replacement, rehabilitation, and refurbishment projects anticipated over the next ten years will be adequately funded through current sewer service fee charges and existing reserves.
Other Revenue – $18.2M
Other revenue includes self-insurance assessments for workers’ compensation and general liability coverage as well as miscellaneous revenue such as rents and leases.
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY/FUNDING
SOURCES BY CATEGORY
Capital
Improvement
Program
$147.6M
36.9%
Debt Service
$72.8M
18.2%
Operating
Expenses
$176.3M
44.0%
Intradistrict
Transfers
$3.5M
0.9%
Where The Money Goes
Funding Uses by Category
(in millions)
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Category Actual Projected Proposed Proposed
Capital Improvement Program, Net $166.6 $119.7 $147.6 $240.8
Operating Expenses** 163.1 163.7 176.3 176.5
Debt Service* 74.5 110.9 72.8 240.6
Intradistrict Transfers 21.7 0.0 3.5 3.5
Total Funding Uses $425.9 $394.3 $400.2 $661.5
*The fiscal year 2019-20 debt service amount includes a payment of $29.0 million against the Sanitation District’s unfunded
pension liability and in FY 2021-22 a payment of $173.9 million to pay off maturing and callable debt.
**Includes $2.4 million for the self insurance fund, for proposed fiscal year 2020-21.
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Where The Money Goes
OCSD budgets its funds in four distinct areas:
Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) - $147.6M
To provide an appropriate level of service to OCSD’s rate payers, large capital improvements are required. The CIP provides for the management and implementation of these improvements. The CIP budget includes specific projects as well as an allocation for anticipated replacement, rehabilitation, or refurbishment (RRR) projects where detailed job plans have not yet been prepared. The budgets for specific CIP projects for FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22 total $164.8 million and $261.9 million, respectively. However, the net CIP cash outlays, which includes future rehabilitation and replacement less savings and deferrals, are budgeted at $147.6 million and $240.8 million for each year, respectively.
Operating Expenses - $176.3M
The proposed budget allocates resources to operate,
maintain and manage our sewage collection,
treatment, and disposal system, and for any
associated administrative or technical requirements.
Debt Service - $72.8M
This is the cost of repaying debt. Long-term debt
financing allows OCSD to complete large multi-
year capital projects by providing funds not always
immediately available.
Intradistrict Transfers - $3.5M
In accordance with Amendment No. 2 to the
Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Capacity
Rights in Treatment, Disposal and Sewer Facilities
between IRWD and OCSD dated November 15, 1995,
ownership is adjusted annually to reflect the current
equity percentage ownership based on sewage flows.
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COLLECTION, TREATMENT AND
RECYCLING PROCESS OVERVIEW
OCSD’s system includes approximately 388 miles
of sewers that convey wastewater generated within
OCSD’s service area to its two treatment facilities,
Reclamation Plant No. 1 located in the City of
Fountain Valley, and Treatment Plant No. 2 located in
the City of Huntington Beach.
Influent wastewater undergoes Preliminary
Treatment upon entry to the treatment plants where it
is filtered through bar screens, and grit and debris are
removed. It then flows to Primary Treatment, which
consists of large settling basins where solids are
settled out, enhanced by the addition of chemicals,
and sent to Solids Processing. Wastewater then flows
to Secondary Treatment, which is a biological process
using either the trickling filter or activated sludge
process. Solids removed in Secondary Treatment are
also sent to digestion.
Methane gas generated during the natural
decomposition of the solids in the digesters fuels the
Central Power Generation System producing enough
electricity to meet two-thirds of the power needed to
run both treatment plants.
Solids are then dewatered to a 20 percent solids
consistency, called biosolids, and recycled via direct
land application or composting.
Approximately 130 million gallons per day of
secondary effluent from Reclamation Plant No. 1 is
sent to the Orange County Water District (OCWD) for
recycling in its two treatment processes.
The first is OCWD’s Groundwater Replenishment
System (GWRS). The GWRS is the largest water
purification project of its kind in the world and its
construction was funded jointly by OCWD and
OCSD. At 100 million gallons per day, the GWRS
generates enough pure water to meet the needs of
850,000 people.
The second is OCWD’s Green Acres Project (GAP)
which is a water recycling effort that provides
reclaimed water for landscape irrigation at parks,
schools and golf courses as well as for industrial uses,
such as carpet dying. The total annual demand for
GAP water is about four million gallons per day.
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
OCSD Planning Environment
OCSD has developed an integrated planning system
that allows for intentional, thoughtful decision
making to maintain current operations while
adding resilience and meeting new challenges.
This integrated planning system includes Strategic
Planning, Asset Management, Budgeting (Capital
and Operating), a General Manager’s work plan, and
focused engineering study efforts. While these plans
are important, equally important is an organizational
structure and relationships between employees that
work together toward these common goals.
Strategic Planning is the first step. OCSD has
developed a strategic planning model that creates
a long-term level-of-service agreement between its
Board of Directors and staff. The Board of Directors
use this document to lay out a vision of what the
agency will deliver over the next 10 to 20 years.
This is an alignment document to define long-term
levels of service. The Strategic Plan also serves as
a continuity bridge as members of the 25-member
Board of Directors come onto and leave the governing
body. It is initially important as an education tool
for what and why OCSD does what it does, but also
allows for new Board members to adjust the vision
as it is revised every two years. The Strategic Plan
is timed to be adopted by the Board of Directors
in the November prior to the bi-annual budget
development.
Strategic Plan
In November 2019, the Board of Directors adopted a
new comprehensive strategic plan to steer OCSD’s
efforts. The Strategic Plan developed by the Board
of Directors and staff defines the strategic initiatives
to be pursued by OCSD and provides a basis for
long-term financial, capital, and operational planning.
In addition, it provides for long-term continuity
of vision as Board and staff members change over
the many years it takes to deliver public works
infrastructure.
Driven by our Mission, Vision and Core Values, this
Strategic Plan continues OCSD’s aggressive efforts
to meet the sanitation, health, and safety needs of
the more than 2.6 million people we serve while
protecting the environment where we live.
The Strategic Plan is broken down into four broad categories with fourteen topic areas that define our responsibilities and the services we provide. These areas are:
• Business Principleso Budget Control and Fiscal Disciplineo Asset Management o Cybersecurityo Property Management
• Environmental Stewardshipo Energy Independenceo Climate and Catastrophic Event Resiliencyo Food Waste Treatmento Water Reuseo Environmental Water Quality, Stormwater Management and Urban Runoff
• Wastewater Managemento Chemical Sustainabilityo Biosolids Managemento Constituents of Emerging Concern
• Workplace Environmento Resilient Staffingo Safety and Physical Security
The Strategic Plan is not a departure from the current direction, but rather the well-defined iterative update to the direction of OCSD. With the adoption of the Strategic Plan, staff will be updating the Asset Management Plan, Capital Improvement Program, and Financial Plan that are the basis of a two-year budget that will be adopted by the Board of Directors. The Budget goals and the General Manager’s work plan are the accountability steps that measure achievable progress toward the strategic initiatives listed in the Strategic Plan.
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INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET MANAGEMENT
Asset Management
OCSD is committed to providing services for its rate
payers to reliably meet our regulatory mandates and
levels of service approved by the Board of Directors
and will provide these services using sustainable
engineering principles that result in the lowest
responsible lifecycle cost with an acceptable level of
risk. OCSD installs, operates, maintains, refurbishes
and disposes of assets with lifecycles measured from
years to decades, so an approach which balances
long, medium and short-term needs is necessary.
OCSD’s Asset Management Program has evolved
into a comprehensive decision-making framework
that encompasses engineering planning, design and
construction of quality facilities, optimized operation,
proper maintenance, and planned rehabilitation,
replacement and refurbishment of assets that will
meet OCSD’s changing needs. This coordinated
decision-making process will allow OCSD to
consistently meet mandated levels of service to the
rate payers at the lowest lifecycle cost.
OCSD’s Asset Management Plan focuses on the
long-term planning of maintenance and capital
improvement projects to ensure the proper
rate structure is in place to support sustainable
operations. These are important starting points
and have yielded tangible benefits in reduced risk
levels and an improved capital planning approach.
The implementation of the Maximo Computer
Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is an
example of an effort to improve OCSD’s Asset
Register. CMMS Technicians and the Asset Engineers
continue to work to update the database information
including installation date, asset cost, condition and
criticality in the new system.
OCSD has been striving to accurately identify
medium to long-term capital cash flow requirements.
Specifically, the Engineering Department Planning
Division has developed a 20-year CIP by creating
specific project plans for the rehabilitation,
replacement, improvements and expansion for each
treatment plant or collections area.
This medium to long-term planning is important
for several reasons. By moving away from narrowly
focused projects to solve individual problems, to
more comprehensive projects refurbishing entire
processes, OCSD benefits by having less operational
disruption and more efficient project delivery, better
cash flow estimation, and better operations and maintenance decision-making framework. This is a huge undertaking based on the number of asset and facilities, but over time the undefined future rehabilitation capital estimates within the 20-year window are expected to be drastically reduced and replaced by more specific estimated capital needs.
Complementing the medium to long-term planning are the short-term efforts to coordinate maintenance actions that can reduce risks, actively defer the larger refurbishment projects, and reduce asset consumption rates to minimize the need for replacement of structures and conveyance systems when projects are executed. The Planning Division asset engineers conduct condition assessment, and continuously work with operations and maintenance staff to keep track of the condition of all critical assets, to identify opportunities for operational adjustments or maintenance activities that cost effectively extend the life of key assets which may allow for deferral of the larger overall project. This may be a targeted equipment replacement or pipeline repair that is more urgent than the need of the overall facility. These engineers may also identify opportunities to reduce asset consumption through coating systems, atmosphere improvements or small structure repairs before major damage is done. These actions can drastically reduce the cost of future projects by preventing the need to demolish and replace entire structures.
OCSD is committed to continuous improvement of the process by which it manages the assets and facilities that are required to reliably deliver its level of service commitments. The additional resources and individual accountability for specific areas has improved, and will continue to improve our capital planning, project packaging, project execution and delivery, plant operability and maintenance planning.
The average age and value of the assets OCSD owns is increasing steadily over time, the latent asset replacement obligation is rising, and as a consequence, OCSD needs to plan for decreased capital projects for expansion and increased renewal expenditures in the future relative to past expenditure levels. Additional focus will need to be given to ensure that appropriate operation and maintenance strategies are being applied that consider the different ages of assets being maintained.
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Asset Valuation
The replacement valuation for all of OCSD’s assets
has been updated in 2018 as part of the 2017 Facilities
Master Plan project. The table below presents the
current replacement and depreciated values of
OCSD’s assets. The replacement value represents the
cost in 2018 dollars to completely rebuild all the assets
to a new condition. The depreciated value is the book
value of the assets based on their age, which is a
prediction of their current condition.
Planned CIP Outlays
The chart below shows the 20-year net CIP outlay which includes current and projected future Capital Improvement Program projects.
Valuation Plants Collection Total
Replacement Value $7.18 $3.56 $10.74
(in billions)
Depreciated Value $2.88 $0.76 $3.64(in billions)
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OCSD manages and assesses the collection system and treatment plants’ assets to improve resilience and reliability while lowering lifecycle costs. This is accomplished through adaptive operation, coordination of maintenance and condition assessment, and planned capital investment. Staff will balance maintenance, refurbishment, and replacement strategies to maximize useful life, system availability and efficiency.
Below is a summary of the FY 2019-20 infrastructure maintenance activities and FY 2020-21 planned activities.
Collection System:
OCSD’s collection system consists of 388 miles of sewers, 15 pump stations, and three metering stations. The maintenance of all regional sewers is actively managed but only 230 miles of regional sewers are on a cleaning schedule. The largest sewers and force mains are design to be self-cleaning using higher flows and natural scouring action. Typical gravity sewer maintenance activities consist of: closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection, physical inspection, and cleaning operations. The cleaning frequencies are based on data from pipe inspections, CCTV work, process conditions, historical records, and industry best practices. Pump station and metering station maintenance activities include operating the stations, maintaining electrical, mechanical and civil components, and cleaning activities. The collection system odors and corrosive gases are actively managed for nuisance odor mitigation and asset preservation.
Maintenance activities are based on established levels of service to ensure compliance with our permit required Sewer System Management Plan, which is designed to reduce spills, and increase reliability and safety. The planned activities help extend the useful life of the assets and minimize nuisance odors.
During FY 2019-20 the following maintenance activities are projected to be completed:
• Cleaned 30 miles of regional sewer lines on a cleaning schedule.
• CCTV video inspection of 350 regional system manholes.
• CCTV video inspection of 50 miles of regional sewer pipeline.
• Completed 88 percent of scheduled pump station preventative maintenance work.
• Cleaned 90 percent of hot spot and scheduled inverted siphon work.
• Managed odor control chemical expenses to 75 percent of budget.
• Continued an electrical safety initiative to reduce potential arc flash by validating protective relay settings, replacing obsolete circuit breakers, and installing arc flash rating labels.
• In addition, OCSD has improved its emergency preparedness by procuring and preplacing bypass piping and fittings for three pump stations. This will allow for more swift response at these locations in the event of a catastrophic failure or other emergency.
Total costs for the collections system maintenance is greater than $9 million.
The following activities and goals are planned for FY 2020-21:
• Clean 49 miles of regional sewer lines on a cleaning schedule.
• CCTV video inspection of 750 regional system manholes.
• CCTV video inspection of 73 miles of regional sewer pipeline.
• Complete at least 85% of scheduled preventative maintenance work.
• Manage odor control chemical expenditures to between 95-102 percent of budget.
• Continue to implement emergency preparedness bypass pumping plan for six pump stations.
The total cost for these proposed collections system activities is greater than $11.5 million.
Collection System Capital
Improvement Projects:
OCSD’s collections projects go through a planning and design process to ensure all elements of the project are thoroughly assessed. These projects typically renew or replace aging pipelines and pump stations, address odor issues, upgrade facilities to meet current codes, and standards, and in some instances, increase flow capacity due to growth in localized portion of our service area.
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Currently in construction is the Newhope-Placentia Trunk Replacement (Project No. 2-72) taking place in the cities of Fullerton and Anaheim. Seven miles of sewer along State College Boulevard, from Yorba Linda Boulevard to Orangewood Avenue, will be upsized to allow abandonment of the Yorba Linda Pump Station which has reached the end of its useful life. The pump station diverts reclaimable wastewater to the Santa Ana River Interceptor instead of the Newhope-Placentia line due to inefficient capacity, preventing flows to be reclaimed at the Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS). The completion of the project will allow OCSD to recycle an additional 8 million gallons of wastewater by routing flows to Plant No. 1 to be reclaimed for GWRS. The project will also include modifications to existing diversion structures and add flexibility to divert other reclaimable flow. This project also provides adequate capacity for future development, minimizing the risk of sewer spills in the future. Construction of the first phase of the project was completed in fall 2017. The second phase of the project commenced construction in summer 2018 and scheduled for completion in Summer 2021. The project has a budget of $112 million.
The Rehabilitation of the Western Regional Sewers (Project No. 3-64) covers approximately 15 miles of sewers in the northwestern service area in the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange referred to as Rossmoor. This large project is required to rehabilitate or replace portions of the sewers and manholes that were installed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The sewers have multiple deficiencies which have allowed the intrusion of ground water. In some cases, hard calcium deposits have developed, making the pipe difficult to clean, and may, over time, impede the wastewater flow. Portions of the pipeline and over 150 manholes will be rehabilitated or replaced. The project will be completed under three construction contracts. This project is currently in the design phase with the first phase of construction anticipated for 2020. The project budget is $70 million. This is a decrease of from the previous budget of $202 million as a result of changes in the project elements.
The Westminster Blvd. Force Mains Replacement (Project No. 3-62) will replace two existing force mains that run three miles along Westminster Blvd. from Seal Beach Boulevard in the City of Seal Beach to Rancho Road in the City of Westminster. The project commenced construction in spring 2020. The budget for this project is $44 million.
The Seal Beach Pump Station is the starting point of the Westminster Blvd. Force Mains. The Seal Beach Pump Station Replacement (Project No. 3-67) will replace the existing pump station on the existing site and demolish the old pump station when the new one is complete. Not only are the electrical and safety codes significantly different from when the station was first construction in the early 1970s, but many of the electrical, mechanical, and control system components are becoming obsolete, and long-term maintenance is no longer an option. The project will also include odor control improvements at the pump station to minimize both upstream and downstream odors and corrosion. The pump station will connect to the newly constructed Westminster Blvd. Force Mains. The project is currently in the preliminary design phase with construction anticipated to begin in 2023. The budget for this project is $79 million.
In Newport Beach, the Bay Bridge Pump Station Replacement (Project No. 5-67) will replace the existing pump station to meet current building, electrical, and safety codes, and to meet projected capacity needs. The existing force mains will also be replaced and upsized, and will extend from the new pump station location, across the Back-Bay channel, to connect with the existing pipes near the Dover Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway intersection. The project is currently in the preliminary design phase with construction of both the force mains and pump station anticipated to begin in 2023. The budget for this project is $74 million.
Reclamation Plant No. 1
and Treatment Plant No. 2
Maintenance:
The maintenance organization continues to implement industry best practices for safety, effectiveness and reliability. During FY 2019-20, several major initiatives were completed to improve resilience, reliability and lower lifecycle costs. The first initiative was the formation of a heavy equipment maintenance team to conduct in-house maintenance of Central Generation and gas compression assets. The second initiative was creation of an on-call electrical preventive maintenance services contract allowing electrical staff to focus on predictive maintenance work. The third initiative was formation of a preventive/predictive maintenance optimization team to ensure all new projects are fully ready to be maintained when placed in service. It is critical to provide maintenance immediately when projects with complex equipment worth tens of millions of dollars are commissioned for service,
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as well as to maintain the equipment data in our computer-based maintenance management system over their lifetime.
Throughout both plants, more than 12,200 preventative maintenance activities were performed. In addition, the following significant maintenance and repair activities are projected to be completed in FY 2019-20:
• Installed a new close-coupled pump motor for the Steve Anderson Lift Station (SALS).
• Rehabilitated two of three Circular Primary Clarifiers at Plant No. 1.
• Met NFPA 110 requirements for load testing emergency standby and mobile generators.
• Continued an electrical safety initiative to reduce potential arc flash by validating protective relay settings, replacing obsolete circuit breakers, and installing arc flash rating labels at both Plants.
• Began condition assessment of low and medium voltage cables to ensure reliability of the electrical distribution feed at both Plants.
• Completed major service on one aeration blower at the Plant No. 1 Activated Sludge secondary treatment process.
• Completed overhaul of 24 primary sedimentation basin collector mechanisms at Plant No 1.
• Completed overhaul of one gas compressor at Plant No. 1.
• Cleaned three digesters and replaced their mixing valves at Plant No. 2.
• Began the rehabilitation of the steam turbine and condenser in the Central Generation Facility at Plant No. 2.
• Refurbished an auxiliary boiler at Plant No. 2.
• Completed major upgrades to Effluent Pump Station Annex Motor driver electronics at Plant No. 2.
• Refurbished a main sewage pump and motor at Plant No. 2 Headworks.
Total costs for the treatment plant maintenance is greater than $23 million.
Looking forward to FY 2020-21, there are more than 12,400 preventative/predictive maintenance activities scheduled to be completed at Plant Nos.1 and 2. This includes typical time or cycle based maintenance tasks such as adjustments and mechanical alignments, cleaning and tightening of electrical equipment,
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calibration of sensors and meters, changing of lubricants and filters, exercising equipment, rebuilds and regulatory testing. In addition, staff will be utilizing predictive technologies such as vibration analysis to measure imbalance in rotating equipment, thermography to measure excessive heat, oil analysis to predict failure of lubricants, and ultrasonic leak detection to prevent deterioration and short-circuiting in electrical equipment. These predictive technologies will not only improve how maintenance is done but will also provide decision making information to support OCSD’s CIP.
In addition to normal maintenance activities, OCSD is planning the following major activities for FY 2020-21:
• Major maintenance service of 16 remaining primary sedimentation basins for increased reliability at Plant No. 1.
• Major overhaul of one gas compressor at each
Plant.
• Overhaul of three thickening and dewatering Centrifuges at Plant No. 1.
• Clean four digesters at Plant No. 1 and three at
Plant No. 2.
• Overhaul three Main Service Pump motors at the Plant No. 2 Headworks.
• Complete an assessment and repair of failed low
voltage cables at the Plant No. 2 Headworks.
• Overhaul five secondary clarifiers at Plant No. 2.
• Replace secondary clarifier inlet gates at
Plant No. 2.
• Overhaul three dewatering Centrifuges at Plant No. 2.
• Replacement of the truck loading augers, valves
and sliding frame systems at Plant No. 2.
The total cost for these proposed plant maintenance activities is greater than $24 million.
Reclamation Plant No. 1
Capital Improvement Projects:
These projects are intended to rehabilitate or reconstruct major components of our treatment process to ensure compliance with regulatory permits, enhance water recycling and safety.
One of the largest projects is the Headwork Rehabilitation at Plant No. 1 (Project No. P1-105). The facility is over 30 years old, and a comprehensive refurbishment is required in order to extend the life of the facility. The project will rehabilitate systems
including the metering and diversion structure, the bar screen building, the bin loading building, the main sewage pump station, the grit basins, the primary influent channels, the headworks odor control scrubbers, and electrical power distribution and control systems. This project will also replace the emergency pumping capacity that has been provided by the original headworks pumping system dating back to the 1950s. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2021. The total budgeted cost for this project is $406 million.
To ensure Plant No. 1 has allocated space for future treatment processes, the Headworks Complex (Project No. P1-128) will build new support facilities across from Plant No. 1 on the north side of Ellis Avenue. Currently, administrative and engineering functions are located primarily at Plant No. 1, and the buildings that house the staff are aging and need replacement. The new Headquarters will be a three-story building for administrative, engineering, resource protection and environmental compliance staff. The project includes the demolition of the Risk Management trailer and five buildings at the site of the new Headquarters. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2021. The total budgeted cost for this project is $167.5 million.
Treatment Plant No. 2 Capital
Improvement Projects:
These projects are intended to rehabilitate or reconstruct major components of our treatment process to ensure compliance with regulatory permits, enhance water recycling and safety.
The Primary Treatment Rehabilitation Project (Project No. P2-98) will replace or rehabilitate the 14 primary clarifiers at Plant No. 2 with associated influent pipes, construct new primary effluent pipes, and rehabilitate and upgrade the odor control systems. These facilities date back to the late 1950s and need seismic and condition-based upgrades. The project will replace the four oldest primary clarifiers. The project has a second construction contract to provide interim repairs to the other ten clarifiers. The project as a whole will improve the resiliency of our infrastructure and thus improve our ability to provide service. This is anticipated to be a very long duration project because the need to maintain treatment operations during the project. Construction to replace the four primary clarifiers is anticipated to begin in 2021. The total project budget is $237 million.
The Headworks Modifications at Plant No. 2 (Project No. P2-122) will support the GWRS Final Expansion by separating non-reclaimable flows from those that
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INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET MANAGEMENT
can be transferred to OCWD for reclamation. The project will include the installation of new gates, replacement of three existing influent pumps at the existing Headworks, and modification of waste side stream pumping and piping. Costs associated with this project will be reimbursed by OCWD.
As we make improvements throughout the plant, it is imperative we pay attention to our ocean outfall system. Many components of the system such as the pipeline assets have already been addressed, so now we turn our attention to the pumping systems with the Ocean Outfall System Rehabilitation (Project No. J-117). Work to the Ocean Outfall Booster Station includes rehabilitation of the mechanical, electrical, and civil systems which will extend the life of the facility and increase the efficiency of the system. In addition, a new Low Flow Pump Station will be added due to our increased water recycling rates, which will reduce our outfall flows below the minimum capacity of the existing effluent pumps. This project will also relocate the existing Plant Water Pump Station to prevent water that is not reclaimable by the GWRS from flowing into the reclaimable portion of the treatment plant. The project will also
replace existing electrical switchgear at the Central Generation Building. Rehabilitation of the 84-inch and 120-inch interplant effluent lines between Plant No. 1 and Plant No. 2 completed in 2018. The budget for this project is $166 million. Costs associated with the Plant Water Pump Station will be reimbursed by the OCWD.
Planning Studies:
As part of the long-term CIP planning efforts, several studies are currently underway evaluating various areas of the plants and the collection system to determine their condition, and identify deficiencies or improvements needed. These studies include the Ocean Outfall Condition Assessment and Scoping Study, ETAP Model (electrical simulation software tool) Updates for Plant Nos. 1 and 2, Digester 6 Pipe Stress Analysis at Plant No. 1, Circular Primary Clarifier Replacement Phasing Study at Plant No. 1, The Facilities Master Plan Program Environmental Impact Report, and the Laboratory Rehabilitation Feasibility Study. The results of these studies will help support, define and refine future CIP projects to improve our facilities and systems.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
CIP Budget Request Summary
Each year, the Board of Directors, through their
committee process, reviews and approves the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) prepared by staff for
both sewage collection system projects (collections)
and the joint works treatment and disposal system
projects.
CIP projects take several years to complete the
planning, design, and construction cycle. The
proposed budget for each project covers the life of the
project. This budget is reevaluated each year for the
purpose of managing annual cash flows. Thus, many
of the projects in the CIP Budget for FY 2020-21 and
2021-22 are continuing projects that were approved in
prior years.
In December 2017, the 20 17 Facilities Master Plan
was adopted by the Board of Directors. The Master
Plan identified a phased 20-year program of capital
improvement projects that will allow the District to
maintain reliability and accommodate future growth,
as well as meet future regulatory requirements, level
of service goals, and strategic initiatives.
With this phased 20-year program as a starting
point, the Asset Management Program within the
Planning Division continues assessing the condition
of the District’s existing assets and systems to ensure
these assets and systems can provide the necessary
level of service. The Planning Division continues
reviewing and updating the ongoing and future
CIP to appropriately manage the risks associated
with asset or system failure. Projects can be delayed,
consolidated or rescoped to help ensure that the
CIP is delivered in the most efficient way possible.
The Asset Management Program will continue
these efforts and will continue to define the future
CIP project requirements not currently included
on the CIP list but are anticipated within the long-
term financial plan to ensure effective and efficient
operations.
This year, eight new projects are proposed for
addition to the 2020-21 budget. These are:
• Project No. 7-68: MacArthur Pump Station Force
Main Improvements
• Project No. J-135: Central Generation Engine
Overhauls at Plant No. 1 and 2
• Project No. 11-33: Edinger Pump Station
Replacement
• Project No. J-120: Process Control Systems
Upgrades
• Project No. P1-137: Support Buildings Seismic Improvements at Plant No. 1
• Project No. P2-135: Sodium Bisulfite Station Rehabilitation at Plant No. 2
• Project No. P2-137: Digesters Rehabilitation at Plant No. 2
• Project No. P1-126: Primary Sedimentation Basins No. 3-5 Replacement at Plant No. 1
District staff has also validated all active and future CIP projects to ensure the project scopes of work, schedule and cost estimates are up to date. Through the budget validation process, each project’s schedule, staff resources, total project cost, cash flow and risks are assessed to confirm the budgetary requirements. The validated CIP includes 70 active and future capital projects, five programs, such as the Planning Studies Program (M-Studies) and Small Construction Program (M-FE), and budget for capital equipment purchases with a total CIP budget authority of $4.18 billion. The total CIP budget authority has increased by $153 million as compared to FY 2019-20 approved budget of $4.03 billion. The changes are summarized below:
FY2019-20 Approved Total CIP Budget Authority $4.03 B
Project Net Changes:
Midyear Approvals $1.3 M
New $392.0 M
Budget Increases $265.0 M
Budget Decreases ($247.0 M)
Cancellation/Closures ($257.0 M)
Capital Equipment Purch. ($0.7 M)
Total: $153.0 M
FY2020-21 Proposed Total CIP Budget Authority $4.1 B
Following is a table of the FY 2020-21 proposed CIP budget:
Description FY 2020-21 CIP Budget
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) $164.8 M
Less: Savings and Deferrals ($17.3 M)
Net CIP Outlay $147.6 M
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The proposed FY 2020-21 net CIP outlays can be
categorized by the location of the projects in terms of
wastewater treatment process, or by the reasons why
the projects are needed, i.e. project drivers. charts
showing the distribution of the funds by CIP driver
and location are shown on the following page.
The proposed net CIP outlays can also be categorized
by project phase or status. The following chart shows
the net CIP outlays of projects in the Planning, Design
and Construction phases for FY 2020-21.
Projected FY20-21 Net CIP
Outlay by Project Status
Planning3%
Construction53%
Design44%
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Fiscal Year 2020-21
Capital Improvement Authority
by CIP Driver
Total = $164.8 Million
Fiscal Year 21-22
Capital Improvement Authority
by CIP Driver
Total = $261.9 Million
Projects that are in the Planning phase make up about 3 percent of the FY 2020-21 net CIP outlay. Projects in the Planning phase are planning or research studies that are primarily managed under the Planning Studies Program, or M-Studies.
44 percent of the FY 2020-21 net CIP outlay will be for projects that are in the Design phase. The three largest projects in the Design phase are Headquarters Complex Plant No. 1 (Project No. P1-128), Headworks Rehabilitation at Plant No. 1 (Project No. P1-105), and Primary Treatment Rehabilitation at Plant No. 2 (Project No. P2-98) with projected expenditures of $5.9 million and $8.9 million, $8.1M respectively in FY 2020-21. Note these Projects are heading into construction towards the latter half of FY 2020-21 and portions of these expenditures include this.
53 percent of the FY 2020-21 net CIP outlay will be spent in construction. The four most significant construction projects are the Ocean Outfall System Rehabilitation (Project No. J-117), Westminster Blvd. Force Main Replacement (Project No. 3-62), Return Activated Sludge Piping Replacement at Plant No. 2 (Project No. P2-123), and Newhope-Placentia Trunk Replacement (Project No. 2-72) with projected FY 2020-21 expenditures of $26.1 million, $11.6 million, $6.1 million, and $18.4 million, respectively.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Regulatory9.9%
Rehab andReplace
61.7%
Strategic
Initiatives14.2%
AdditionalCapacity14.2%
Regulatory8.1%
Rehab andReplace59.1%
StrategicInitiatives21.5%
AdditionalCapacity11.3%
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DEBT FINANCING PROGRAM
Debt Financing
Due to the potential magnitude of the capital
improvement program, it may be necessary that
OCSD utilize debt financing to meet its total
obligations. Debt financing allows OCSD to meet
projected construction schedules while achieving
the lowest possible user fees, as well as long-term
stability in future sewer service fee rates.
Certificates of Participation
(COP)
The primary debt financing mechanism used
is Certificates of Participation (COP). COPs are
repayment obligations based on a lease or installment
sale agreement. The COP structure was selected over
other structures because COPs are not viewed as
debt by the State of California, as the purchaser does
not actually receive a “bond,” but rather a share in
an installment sale arrangement where OCSD serves
as the purchaser. COPs can be issued with fixed or
variable interest rates.
As of July 1, 2020, the total outstanding COP indebtedness will be $940.1 million.
Build America Bonds
Financings
OCSD issued the $80.0 million Wastewater Revenue Obligations, Series 2010A in May 2010 and the $157.0 million Wastewater Revenue Obligations, Series 2010C in November 2010 as “Build America Bonds” (BABs) fixed rate debt.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 created a new financing product, BABs, for the
municipal issuer. BABs are issued as higher interest
taxable bonds; however, the U.S. Treasury provides a
35 percent subsidy on interest payments. The net cost,
after accounting for the 35 percent subsidy payment,
frequently results in lower net costs to the issuer,
specifically in the maturity years beyond ten years.
On March 1, 2013, the federal government implemented certain automatic spending cuts known as the sequester. As a result of the sequester, federal subsidy payments on BABs have been reduced annually from a high of 8.7 percent for the federal fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 to a low of 5.9 percent for the federal fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.
Dedicated Funding Source
In 1992 and 2004 the Board of Directors formalized
the dedication of certain funding sources. To assure
the continuation of favorable credit ratings, revenues
were dedicated to debt service in the following order:
1. Ad valorem property taxes
2. Sanitary sewer service charges
3. Other revenues
This apportionment of the ad valorem tax was
consistent with and pursuant to the Revenue Program
adopted in April 1979 to comply with regulations of
the Environmental Protection Agency and the State
Water Resources Control Board and in accordance
with COP documents and Board policy.
OCSD Maintains AAA Bond
Rating
OCSD’s bond rating is “AAA” from both Fitch
Ratings and Moody’s. An “AAA” Rating is the
highest for a government agency. In order to
maintain this rating, OCSD adheres to its debt
policy and coverage ratio requirements. This Board-
adopted policy serves as the agency’s guide in the
management of existing debt and in the issuance of
future debt.
Debt Ratios
OCSD has contractual covenants within the existing
COP agreements which require minimum coverage
ratios of 1.25. The minimum coverage ratio is the
ratio of net annual revenues available for debt
service requirements to total annual debt service
requirements for all senior lien COP debt. The
coverage ratio for senior lien COP debt is being
proposed to remain above 4.00 for fiscal years 2020-21
and 2021-22.
Future Financings
No new money debt issuances are being proposed
over the next two fiscal years as the $2.7 billion in
future replacement, rehabilitation, and refurbishment
projects anticipated over the next ten years will be
adequately funded through current sewer service fee
charges and existing reserves.
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Summary of Operating and Maintenance Expenses
(in millions)
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Category Actual Projected Proposed Proposed
Salaries and Benefits $102.9 $95.8 $102.1 $107.3
Contractual Services 20.5 21.2 19.2 19.4
Repairs and Maintenance 18.8 24.3 28.4 24.2
Operating Materials & Supplies 16.9 20.0 21.5 21.3
Utilities 7.8 8.5 8.4 8.4
Professional Services 4.6 4.4 5.7 5.8
Other Materials, Supplies, Services 3.5 3.2 4.7 4.7
Self-Insurance Requirements 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.5
Administrative Expenses 1.4 1.9 2.0 1.9
Training and Meetings 0.7 0.8 1.1 1.0
Research and Monitoring 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.4
Printing and Publications 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4
Cost Allocation (19.7) (20.1) (20.8) (21.7)
Total Operating Expenses $160.7 $163.7 $176.3 $176.5
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits –
$102.1M
Salaries and Wages – The proposed budget for Full
Time Equivalent (FTE) positions for FY 2020-21
reflects a decrease of one FTE (0.2 percent) from the
FY 2019-20 approved staffing level of 640.0 FTEs to
639.0 FTEs. Provision has been made in these salary
projections to comply with the terms of the most
recently adopted Memorandum’s of Understanding.
Retirement – OCSD employees are members of the Orange County Employees’ Retirement System (OCERS). Information from OCERS indicates that the employer’s required contribution rates will be increased in FY 2020-21 from 13.3 percent to 14.1 percent. In addition, OCSD pays 3.5 percent of the employee required contribution.
Group Insurance – These expenses include OCSD’s
share (approximately $15,200 per employee) of
employee medical plan benefits for the indemnity
plan, prepaid HMO plans, dental insurance plan, and
life and disability insurance premiums. The proposed
budget includes a seven percent increase for medical
plans starting January 2020.
Contractual Services – $19.2M
The treatment plants currently produce about
800 wet tons per day of biosolids which are recycled
in California and Arizona. About half of the biosolids
are currently allocated to create compost and the
other half is used on farms to grow feed and seed
crops. The FY 2020-21 biosolids budget is $12.4
million, approximately 65 percent of the Contractual
Services budget. Other residuals solids and waste
includes disposal costs for grit and screening waste,
digester cleaning waste, and hazardous materials.
This category also includes appropriations for grounds keeping, janitorial, security, toxic waste removal, outside laboratory, trash pickup, plant site sweeping, closed circuit television pipeline inspections, line cleaning, and temporary services.
Repairs and Maintenance –
$28.4M
This item, which is for parts and services for repair of plant and collection facilities and annual service contracts, is expected to increase $4.1 million, or 17.0 percent above the FY 2019-20 projected costs of $24.3 million.
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Planned repairs that contribute to the increase include: Bushard diversion structure repair $1.1M; Plant No. 1 secondary clarifier collector $2.0M; and Plant No. 1 collections variable frequency drives $1.3M.
Operating Materials and
Supplies – $21.5M
Chemical Coagulants – Anionic polymer is added to
the influent wastewater along with ferric chloride to improve solids removal efficiencies in the primary clarifiers. Ferric chloride is also added to the digesters for solids odor control. Cationic polymer is added to digested sludge prior to dewatering to
aid in coagulation, improving the sludge and water separation process. Cationic polymer is also added to the waste activated sludge dissolved air flotation thickeners (DAFTs) to improve solids coagulation.
The costs for this group of chemicals are expected to slightly increase by $1,600 or 0.0 percent above the FY 2019-20 projected costs of $10.5 million.
Odor Control Chemicals – OCSD uses hydrogen peroxide, sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), sodium hypochlorite (bleach) and muriatic acid as the
primary odor control chemicals in the treatment plants. Ferrous chloride, magnesium hydroxide, calcium nitrate, and caustic soda are the primary odor control chemicals used in the collection system.
The FY 2020-21 budget for these chemicals is $6.9million, 11.5 percent higher than the FY 2019-20 projected costs of $6.2 million.
Utilities – $8.4M
During FY 2020-21, the overall cost for utilities, a significant component of the operating budget, is anticipated to decrease by $119,000, or 1.4 percent.
Natural Gas – Natural gas is purchased from two providers for different purposes. Purchases from a gas marketer are used to supplement the digester gas that is used to run the CenGen facilities. The
FY 2020-21 natural gas budget is $710,000, 0.1 percent higher than the projected FY 2019-20 costs.
Electricity – Electricity is the largest utility cost incurred by OCSD. Purchased electricity is used in running the plant processes as a supplement to power produced in the central generation facilities.
The FY 2020-21 proposed budget is $6.1 million, 2.6 percent lower than the FY 2019-20 projected.
Water – Water is used throughout the treatment plants. Potable (drinking) water is supplied by the
Cities of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach; reclaimed water is supplied by the GAP; and plant water is disinfected secondary effluent.
• GAP water is secondary treated effluent from OCSD that is further treated by the Orange County Water District. GAP water is significantly less expensive than potable water and is used in the process wherever possible. The major uses of GAP water include cooling water, solids handling, and landscaping. By agreement, OCSD receives up to 1,120 acre feet per year of GAP water at no charge, $10,000 is proposed for GAP water in FY 2020-21 budget.
• Potable Water – The potable water budget includes
water supplied by the City of Fountain Valley
for Plant No. 1 and the City of Huntington Beach
for Plant No. 2. Approximately 5 percent of the
potable water at Plant No. 1 is used for domestic
uses and less than 1 percent is used for irrigation.
The majority of the irrigation at both plants uses
reclaimed water. Less than 1 percent of the potable
water used at Plant No. 2 is for domestic uses due
to the relatively small number of employees at
Plant No. 2. The proposed total potable water cost
for FY 2020-21 is $995,000, a 1.0 percent increase
from the projected FY 2019-20 costs.
Professional Services – $5.7M
Professional Services includes General Counsel,
special labor counsel, audit and miscellaneous
accounting services, legislative advocacy,
engineering, and other technical consulting services.
Other Operating Material,
Supplies, Services – $4.7M
This category of costs includes the in-lieu insurance
premium used to maintain the level of accumulated
reserves for the property and general liability self-
insurance programs. This in-lieu cost for FY 2020-21 is
proposed at $1.8 million.
Expenses not chargeable to other categories, such
as freight and miscellaneous items, and annual
regulatory fees assessed by the South Coast Air
Quality Management District, are recorded with
this category.
Insurance – $2.4M
OCSD’s outside excess general liability insurance
coverage is $40 million per occurrence with self-
insurance retention of $500,000.
OCSD’s property insurance coverage is $1 billion for perils of fire and $300 million for perils of flood, subject to a self-insurance retention of $250,000. OCSD is partially self-insured for earthquake,
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but does carry $25 million in coverage on 15 key structures with a $5 million deductible. OCSD also has a $50 million sublimit for builder’s risk under the property insurance program to ensure upcoming construction projects are adequately covered.
An appropriation of $1.5 million for in-lieu premium
contribution charged to operations is recommended
for the Property and General Liability Program. This
will serve to maintain the reserves balance.
Administrative
Expenses – $2.0M
These accounts include supplies, postage, technical
journals and publications, forms, small office
equipment, and small computer items that cost less
than $10,000 per item and exclude items that are
capitalized.
Training and Meetings – $1.1M
Board member and staff travel has been significantly
reduced in recent years. This category also includes
meetings of professional societies; ongoing
technical training and materials for staff; training
for computerized plant monitoring and control
systems, MAXIMO (a computerized maintenance
management system), Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP), and other “high tech” equipment, processes
and systems; and training to allow for an adaptive
and flexible work force. While OCSD continues to
place an emphasis on effective safety training, as well
as technical, leadership and management training,
the training budget is at approximately 1.1 percent of
budgeted regular salaries due to savings achieved in
part through the use of online courses.
Research and
Monitoring – $1.3M
Research and monitoring expenditures consist
of contract services to carry out the extensive
ocean monitoring program required by the EPA
under provisions of OCSD’s NPDES permit; air
quality monitoring costs; OCSD’s contribution to
the Southern California Coastal Water Research
Project (SCCWRP) being conducted under a joint
powers agreement with other Southern California
municipal dischargers; and also provide for increased
operational and ocean research and evaluation
to develop optimum operating parameters in
treatment plants.
Printing and
Publication – $0.4M
The budget provides for in-house and outside
reproduction costs and reflects an expanded
management information system and administrative
requirements, as well as a continuing demand by
the public and regulatory agencies for information.
The continuing effort of the Public Affairs Office to
improve public education programs about OCSD’s
activities is also reflected in the budget for this line
item. This group of accounts also includes costs for
photo processing, advertisements, and notices.
Cost Allocation – ($20.8M)
This represents direct labor and benefit charge outs
and materials, supplies and services cost allocation
to the capital projects where the related work was
performed.
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DEPARTMENTS SUMMARY
Expenses by Department (in millions)
Budget Proposed Percent Proposed Percent
Department 2019-20 2020-21 Change 2021-22 Change
Administration Units:
General Manager’s Office $4.9 $4.3 (12.2%) $4.4 2.3%
Human Resources 9.4 6.6 (29.8%) 7.0 6.1%
Administrative Services 19.7 27.3 38.6% 28.1 2.9%
Sub-Total $34.0 $38.2 12.4% $39.5 3.4%
Operating Units:
Environmental Services 17.8 19.3 8.4% 20.3 5.2%
Engineering 6.7 5.6 (16.4%) 5.6 0.0%
Operations & Maintenance 109.7 110.8 1.0% 108.7 (1.9%)
Sub-Total $134.2 $135.7 1.1% $134.6 (0.8%)
Total $168.2 $173.9 3.4% $174.1 0.1%
Staffing by Department (FTEs)
Authorized Proposed Percent Proposed Percent
Department 2019-20 2020-21 Change 2021-22 Change
Administration Units
General Manager’s Office 15.00 18.00 20.0% 18.00 0.0%
Human Resources 27.00 26.00 (3.7%) 26.00 0.0%
Administrative Services 101.00 101.00 0.0% 101.00 0.0%
Sub-Total 143.00 145.00 1.4% 145.00 0.0%
Operating Units
Environmental Services 92.00 93.00 1.1% 93.00 0.0%
Engineering 121.00 117.00 (3.3%) 117.00 0.0%
Operations & Maintenance 284.00 284.00 0.0% 284.00 0.0%
Sub-Total 497.00 494.00 (0.6%) 494.00 0.0%
Total FTEs 640.00 639.00 (0.2%) 639.00 0.0%
*FTE totals exclude Management Discretion positions that are authorized but used only on a temporary basis to facilitate
the replacement of key positions. A total of three Management Discretion positions are included in the proposed budget
for FY 2020-21; however, total filled positions will not exceed 639 FTEs at any point in time.
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ADMINISTRATION UNITS
General Manager’s Office
Budget $4.3M – Staffing 18 FTEs
The General Manager’s Office provides general oversight of all OCSD operations and incorporates functions in the areas of Public Affairs and Board Services. The budget reflects the transfer out of one position to another department.
Human Resources
Budget $6.6M – Staffing 26 FTEs
The Human Resources Department works with
management and employees to ensure an effective
and productive employment relationship. The
department also provides risk management services
to the organization to create a safe, healthy and secure
environment for staff, contractors, and visitors.
Administrative Services
Budget $27.3M – Staffing 101 FTEs
The Administrative Services Department maintains financial oversight and administration of all OCSD funds and accounts and is responsible for contract administration and procurement, and oversees all OCSD computer, networking and customer support issues. The budget reflects the addition of one position to provide computer system support for OCSD’s pretreatment program.
OPERATING UNITS
Environmental Services
Budget $19.3M – Staffing 93 FTEs
The Environmental Services Department manages all environmental monitoring, regulatory, compliance and reporting elements to ensure that OCSD meets the requirements of federal, state and local regulations for treated sewage discharge into the ocean, water recycling, air emissions, industrial waste, sewer system operations, land use controls and biosolids and stormwater management.
Engineering
Budget $5.6M – Staffing 117 FTEs
The Engineering Department is responsible for
the planning and execution of the OCSD’s capital
improvement program and asset management
program.
Operations and Maintenance
Budget $110.8M – Staffing 284 FTEs
The Operations and Maintenance Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the OCSD’s two wastewater treatment plants as well as the sanitary sewer system pipeline and pumping facilities. The department also provides fleet management services for OCSD. The budget reflects the transfer in of one position from another department.
FTEs = Full-Time Equivalent Positions
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Administrative Services
EnvironmentalServices
Engineering
Operations and Maintenance
Board ofDirectors
General CounselOffice
General Manager
HumanResources
General Management Administration
Board Services
Public Affairs
General
Manager’s
Office
Service Description
General Management Administration is responsible for working with the Board of Directors to establish
standards, policies and procedures, and the overall goals and Strategic Plan of the agency. The General Manager
reports directly to the Board of Directors and provides general oversight to all Sanitation District operations,
interagency relations, legislative activities, communications, and the Strategic Plan. The General Manager
oversees the Public Affairs and Board Services Divisions.
Board Services provides a high level of customer service through the Clerk of the Board’s office. The Clerk
of the Board’s office supports the Board of Directors and the public by preparing and publishing agendas in
accordance with legal requirements for meetings of the Board of Directors; recording the actions taken by the
Board; publishing notices as required by law; receiving and processing requests for public records; acting as
filing officer for Statement of Economic Interests filings; receiving and processing summons and complaints
filed against the Sanitation District; and maintaining rosters of the Board of Directors and appointed committee
assignments. Board Services is also responsible for the administrative management of the Administration
Building receptionist, mailroom and conference room coordination.
Public Affairs provides services and implements programs to meet the communications needs of the Sanitation
District’s internal and external audiences. The division is responsible for OCSD’s media relations, internal and
external communications, community relations, public education and outreach, social media, website, special
events, agency branding, collateral materials, graphic design, and crisis communications. The division’s goal
is to develop and manage a total communications program in accordance to OCSD’s Core Values and OCSD’s
Strategic Plan.
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Budget Overview
The fiscal year 2020-21 budget for the General Manager’s Office reflects
a decrease of 12.6 percent over the current budget. The decrease is
primarily due to decreases in costs for utilities and reallocation of the
General Manager’s contingency to Administrative Services department.
These decreases were essentially offset by increases in personnel costs,
training and meeting expenses, document archival consulting services,
and other operating supplies.
Performance Objectives / Measures
• Ensure that the Board approved Strategic Plan is implemented.
• Provide services and implement programs that meet the communications needs of OCSD’s internal audiences by producing a minimum of 70 internal communication pieces
• Maintain the Special District Leadership Foundation (SLDF) District Transparency Certificate of Excellence.
• Respond to 90 percent of public records requests within seven business days.
• Provide information to Board of Directors through the General Manager’s monthly report and the new Board member orientation.
• Provide services and implement programs that meet communication needs of OCSD’s external audience by reaching a minimum of 3,000 people.
Authorized FTE Positions
Managers ...................................4.00
Supervisors /Professionals .....7.00
Administrative /Clerical ............7.00
Total .........................................18.00
*FTE totals exclude four Management Discretion
positions which are authorized to be used only on
a temporary basis to facilitate the replacement of
key positions.
Staffing Trends
2021-222020-212019-202018-192017-18
15.00 14.00 15.00
18.00 18.00
Operating Expense
2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Category Actual Budget Projected Proposed Proposed
Personnel $2,262,323 $2,314,240 $2,269,700 $2,670,000 $2,790,200
Supplies 434,327 480,640 460,980 579,710 536,470
Professional / Contractual Services 832,941 889,400 1,085,506 1,017,400 1,017,400
Research and Monitoring - - - - -
Repairs and Maintenance - - - - -
Utilities 104,536 110,000 106,900 - -
Other 88,920 1,227,980 93,350 139,860 125,460
Cost Allocation (123,881) (116,520) (125,160) (117,360) (117,360)
Total $3,599,166 $4,905,740 $3,891,276 $4,289,610 $4,352,170
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Service Description
Human Resources is a full service department responsible for all aspects of Human Resources administration and
risk management to ensure a safe, effective and productive workplace and employment relationship. The Human
Resources Department is committed to a workplace grounded in fair and equitable employment decisions
and practices. This department serves as the in-house advisor to the General Manager, executive staff, OCSD
departments, and all staff. Delivering services with a high-level of customer satisfaction is a key objective.
Human Resources Administration oversees all human resources functions, including Benefits Administration,
Classification and Compensation, Employee/Labor Relations, Employee Development/Performance Management,
and Recruitment and Selection. Benefits Administration manages, maintains, and administers benefits for
employees, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, retirement,
voluntary benefits, and reasonable accommodations. Classification and Compensation is a vital function that
establishes new classifications and salaries, while also reviewing existing classifications to determine appropriate
placement within OCSD departments, including salary surveys and studies. Employee and Labor Relations offers
professional assistance in various areas of the employee and labor relations field. Human Resources manages,
interprets, and administers District policies and collective bargaining agreements while ensuring compliance with
local, state, and federal regulations. Employee Development/Performance Management manages and coordinates
District-wide legally mandated and development training programs; and manages employee performance
through consulting management regarding performance appraisals and performance improvement plans.
Through the Recruitment and Selection program, the District seeks to attract, hire, and retain the best qualified
employees in a manner that is fair, equitable and merit-based.
Risk Management/Safety/Security protects the finances and human resources of the District. It identifies and
manages potential risk to the organization and provides solutions for mitigating or reducing the risk; and manages
the District’s Workers’ Compensation Program and provides a secure, safe and healthy work environment for OCSD
staff, contractors, and visitors. The division also provides training to identify and control risk, and cost-effectively
address safety, health and security issues.
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FISCAL YEARS 2020-21 AND 2021-22 BUDGET
Budget Overview
The fiscal year 2020-21 budget for the Human Resources Department
reflects a 30.1 percent decrease from the current budget. The decrease
is primarily due to reductions in personnel costs, staffing study,
labor negotiation, training expense, general liability insurance in-lieu
premium expense reallocation, and adjustments to the district-wide cost
allocation plan. The overall decrease is partially offset by an increase in
legal and recruitment costs.
Performance Objectives / Measures
• Continue with development and implementation of effective workforce planning/development and succession planning strategies.
• Continue with a recruitment plan that reduces vacancies and time-to-fill.
• Review all training requirements and support departments in meeting the training level of service requirements of 45 hours per employee.
• Ensure 100% of Safety Compliance Training is completed.
• Implement Leading Safety Indicators to reduce injuries to employees.
• Manage operating expenditures to within 96 to 100 percent of the approved budget.
Authorized FTE Positions
Managers ...................................2.00
Supervisors /Professionals ...21.00
Administrative /Clerical ............3.00
Total .........................................26.00
Staffing Trends
2021-222020-212019-202018-192017-18
27.00 27.00 27.00 26.00 26.00
Operating Expense
2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Category Actual Budget Projected Proposed Proposed
Personnel $5,514,091 $5,042,260 $4,586,980 $4,003,400 $4,244,200
Supplies 423,409 772,110 698,615 810,722 747,980
Professional / Contractual Services 2,854,647 3,111,500 2,756,740 3,125,625 3,325,625
Research & Monitoring - - - - -
Repairs & Maintenance 3,820 3,050 4,550 4,550 4,550
Utilities - - - - -
Other 1,399,154 1,843,640 1,847,320 141,040 141,040
Cost Allocation (1,334,048) (1,334,180) (1,333,770) (1,486,070) (1,486,070)
Total $8,861,073 $9,438,380 $8,560,435 $6,599,267 $6,977,325
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Service Description
The Administrative Services Department oversees all of OCSD’s finance, contracts/purchasing, and information
technology activities, including both day-to-day operations and strategic planning. The department serves as
a liaison to Executive Management, the Board of Directors, and other departments of OCSD. The department
includes four divisions:
Administrative Services provides leadership and oversight to all Administrative Services divisions.
Financial Management oversees and administers all OCSD’s funds and accounts. Programs include treasury and
debt management, accounts receivable and payable, user fees, payroll, fixed assets accounting, and coordinating
the capital and operating budget process.
Contracts, Purchasing, and Materials Management is responsible for contract administration and procurement
for all departments. Additionally, this division manages OCSD’s warehouses, receives and maintains inventory,
and distributes supplies, materials, and equipment.
Information Technology is responsible for customer support related information technology assets and
services, networking and infrastructure, telecommunications service operation and maintenance, network and
programming, solutions and application support.
Administrative
Services
Financial Management
Contracts,
Purchasing and
Materials
Management
Information Technology
Administrative Services
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FISCAL YEARS 2020-21 AND 2021-22 BUDGET
Budget Overview
The fiscal year 2020-21 budget for the Administrative Services Department
reflects a 38.9 percent increase from the current budget. The increase
is primarily due centralizing OCSD wide expenses in Administrative
Services and increases in personnel costs, small computer items,
property tax fees, groundskeeping and janitorial services, software
program consultant, service maintenance agreements, utilities costs,
property management fees, record storage, property & general liability
insurance, reallocation of contingency & reappropriation adjustments,
and adjustments to the district-wide cost allocation plan. The increase is
partially offset by decreases in costs for temporary services, legal fees,
county service fees, equipment rental, and flow & loading study.
Performance Objectives / Measures
• Manage operating expenditures to within 96 to 100 percent of the approved budget.
• Comply with the California State Government Code 100 percent of the time with all treasury investments.,
• Submit the annual sewer service fee property parcel database to the County in time for placement on annual secured property tax bills.
• Process all approved sewer service fee refund requests within 90 days, 90 percent of the time.
• All debt service payments will be paid electronically, on the actual due dates, and error free 100 percent of the time.
• Continue the cycle count program and maintain a 97 percent accuracy rate or better.
• Ensure the measurement of the Information Technology Strategic Plan target based on the completion of goals supporting the Levels of Service (LOS).
• Maintain an average uptime of 90 percent for critical applications.
Authorized FTE Positions
Managers ...................................3.00
Supervisors /Professionals ...64.00
Administrative /Clerical ..........34.00
Total .......................................101.00
Staffing Trends
2021-222020-212019-202018-192017-18
99.00 100.00 101.00 101.00 101.00
Operating Expense
2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Category Actual Budget Projected Proposed Proposed
Personnel $15,022,612 $14,073,460 $14,385,200 $16,818,400 $17,856,800
Supplies 929,423 1,340,720 1,375,874 1,534,041 1,533,812
Professional / Contractual Services 1,177,614 1,962,670 1,648,131 2,557,738 2,216,472
Research & Monitoring - - - - -
Repairs & Maintenance 2,193,895 2,700,000 2,648,860 2,922,078 3,048,921
Utilities 452,722 500,000 500,000 1,284,732 1,286,915
Other 1,037,692 172,430 156,240 3,211,985 3,172,761
Cost Allocation (1,057,789) (1,056,440) (1,057,470) (984,770) (984,770)
Total $19,756,169 $19,692,840 $19,656,835 $27,344,204 $28,130,911
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Laboratory, Monitoring and Compliance
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Service Description
The Environmental Services Department manages OCSD’s environmental monitoring, laboratory, source
control, and regulatory compliance and reporting programs to ensure that OCSD meets all federal, state and
local regulations for potable water reuse, ocean discharge, water reclamation, air emissions, industrial waste,
regional sewer system operations, urban runoff reuse, and biosolids management. The department proactively
monitors and engages in the development of and updates to environmental regulations of interest to OCSD. The
Environmental Services Department consists of three divisions:
Environmental Services Administration provides leadership, support, and management oversight for the
Department in order to accomplish OCSD’s Strategic Plan and departmental annual goals.
Resource Protection fulfills federal, state, and local pretreatment requirements by conducting sampling,
inspection, permitting, and enforcement at industrial sources and performs comprehensive surveillance of non-
industrial discharges, urban runoff diversions, and constituents of emerging concern. This division provides
oversight of interagency source control agreements and is responsible for the enhanced source control program
that enables responsible ocean discharge and beneficial reuse of treated wastewater and biosolids.
Laboratory, Monitoring and Compliance collects beach, ocean, air, biosolids and treatment process samples,
performs laboratory analysis, and provides data to evaluate inflows from the collection system, evaluate and
optimize treatment processes, determine adherence with air quality standards, coastal water quality, marine
sediments, fish communities and the ecological health within and near OCSD’s wastewater discharge. This
division also prepares reports as mandated by environmental permits and regulations.
Administrative Services
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FISCAL YEARS 2020-21 AND 2021-22 BUDGET
Budget Overview
The fiscal year 2020-21 budget for the Environmental Services Department
reflects an increase of 8.4 percent from the current budget. The increase is
primarily attributable to increases in personnel costs, operating materials
and supplies, temporary services, environmental strategic process studies,
environmental scientific consulting services, NPDES renewal, regulatory
operating fees, and adjustments to the district-wide cost allocation plan.
The overall increase was partially offset by decreases in utilities costs.
Performance Objectives / Measures
• Manage operating expenditures to within 96 to 100 percent of the
approved budget.
• Ensure that reporting divisions achieve no less than 90 percent of
individual performance objectives.
• Ensure that all environmental compliance reporting requirements are
met on or before required submission dates.
• Implement federal, state, and local environmental regulation including
OCSD Ordinance terms and conditions.
• Conduct audits of all major environmental permits at least once every three years.
• Complete 100 percent of Safety Scorecard requirements each quarter.
Authorized FTE Positions
Managers ...................................3.00
Supervisors /Professionals ...65.00
Administrative /Clerical ............9.00
Technical .................................16.00
Total .........................................93.00
Staffing Trends
2021-222020-212019-202018-192017-18
91.00 91.00 92.00 93.00 93.00
Operating Expense
2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Category Actual Budget Projected Proposed Proposed
Personnel $14,932,882 $13,570,410 $14,023,900 $14,577,300 $15,274,800
Supplies 854,493 901,630 900,270 1,087,135 922,501
Professional / Contractual Services 505,911 653,660 490,510 921,635 1,153,683
Research & Monitoring 935,801 1,099,600 1,149,600 1,304,700 1,428,700
Repairs & Maintenance 303,566 314,970 336,060 370,747 380,910
Utilities 364,201 380,500 455,610 - -
Other 819,522 846,820 972,110 1,049,180 1,122,104
Cost Allocation 18,599 23,030 (19,900) (20,790) (22,800)
Total $18,734,975 $17,790,620 $18,308,160 $19,289,907 $20,259,898
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Service Description
The Engineering Department is responsible for the planning and execution of OCSD’s Capital Improvement
Program, the Asset Management Program, and interagency coordination. The Engineering Department is
comprised of five divisions:
Engineering Administration provides management to all Engineering Divisions.
Planning is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive Capital Improvement Program for
OCSD considering projected capacity requirements, condition of assets, anticipated regulatory and level of service
changes, and technological opportunities. Planning is responsible for OCSD’s Asset Management program to
ensure that required levels of service are met by performing planned repair, rehabilitation and replacement of
facilities at optimal lifecycle costs. In addition, this division is responsible for California Environmental Quality
Act preparation and review, and performs services for annexations, connection permitting, and interagency
agreements.
Project Management is responsible for the delivery of capital projects from the preliminary design stage through
project closeout.
Design provides technical leadership, engineering design and quality assurance, design standards development
and management, control systems design and programming, and commissioning oversight.
Construction Management provides construction engineering, quality control inspection, commissioning
execution, and other technical support for construction projects.
Administrative Services
Engineering
Administration
Planning
Project
Management
Design
Construction
Management
Engineering
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FISCAL YEARS 2020-21 AND 2021-22 BUDGET
Budget Overview
The fiscal year 2020-21 budget for the Engineering Department reflects
a 16.2 percent decrease from the current budget primarily due to
decreases in operating materials & supplies, groundskeeping & janitorial
services, legal, engineering, and other professional services, repairs and
maintenance, electricity costs, and adjustments to the district-wide
cost allocation plan. The overall increase was partially offset by
personnel costs.
Performance Objectives / Measures
• Expend 90 to 105 percent of project annual Capital Improvement
Program cash flows.
• Manage operating expenditures to within 90 to 100 percent of the
approved budget.
• Ensure that reporting divisions achieve 90 percent of individual
performance objectives.
• Prepare and maintain a 20-year District-wide capital plan coordinating
condition assessment, regulatory requirements, changing levels of
science, and projected capacity requirements.
Authorized FTE Positions
Managers ...................................5.00
Supervisors /Professionals ...81.00
Administrative /Clerical ..........31.00
Total .......................................117.00
Staffing Trends
2021-222020-212019-202018-192017-18
116.00 116.00
121.00 117.00 117.00
Operating Expense
2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Category Actual Budget Projected Proposed Proposed
Personnel $21,316,006 $21,404,310 $20,748,500 $21,638,300 $22,640,100
Supplies 321,469 548,590 423,510 411,350 335,765
Professional / Contractual Services 617,053 2,238,615 1,313,583 1,590,615 1,595,615
Research & Monitoring - - - - -
Repairs & Maintenance 337,039 108,000 97,630 3,900 3,900
Utilities 115,570 133,500 112,780 0 0
Other 3,020 9,020 5,528 5,930 5,930
Cost Allocation (16,882,739) (17,789,760) (17,355,420) (18,076,310) (18,954,190)
Total $5,827,418 $6,652,275 $5,346,111 $5,573,785 $5,627,120
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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
Service Description
The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Department is responsible for treating wastewater, reusing or
disposing of the treated wastewater and all residuals, providing maintenance support to all treatment facilities,
operating and maintaining the sanitary sewer system pipeline and pumping facilities, and for providing fleet
management services. The Department consists of seven divisions:
Operations and Maintenance Administration provides leadership and oversight to all
O&M divisions.
Collection Facilities Operations and Maintenance operates and maintains the regional facilities which include
gravity sewers and pumping facilities.
Fleet Services provides fleet and heavy equipment services and motor pool management to all
OCSD staff.
Plant No. 1 and Plant No. 2 Operations are responsible for the daily management of the wastewater treatment
processes, sludge and biosolids treatment and loading processes, power generation, and odor and air quality
control processes. Activities also include ensuring compliance with all regulatory permits, support of the Capital
Improvement Program, and coordination of construction and maintenance work. Plant No. 1 Operations also
ensures the delivery of specification water to the Groundwater Replenishment System.
Plant No. 1 and Plant No. 2 Maintenance are responsible for civil, electrical, facilities, instrumentation and
mechanical maintenance of the two treatment plants and pump stations.
Administrative Services
Engineering
Operations and
Maintenance
Administration
Collection Facilities Operations and Maintenance
Fleet Services
Plant No. 1 Operations
Plant No. 2
Operations
Plant No. 1 Maintenance
Plant No. 2
Maintenance
Operations and Maintenance
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FISCAL YEARS 2020-21 AND 2021-22 BUDGET
Budget Overview
The fiscal year 2020-21 budget for the Operations and Maintenance
Department reflects a 1.0 percent increase from the current budget.
The increase is primarily due to increases in personnel costs, and repairs
and maintenance costs, partially offset by a decrease in solids removal,
contractual services, and utilities costs.
Performance Objectives / Measures
• Achieve 100 percent compliance with water, solids, air, and energy
permits.
• Achieve a compliance level of 90 to 100 percent of the O&M
performance measurement targets.
• Manage operating expenditures to within 96 to 100 percent of the
approved budget.
Authorized FTE Positions
Managers ...................................5.00
Supervisors /Professionals ...63.00
Administrative /Clerical ............5.00
Technical ...................................1.00
Operations & Maintenance ..210.00
Total .......................................284.00
Staffing Trends
2021-222020-212019-202018-192017-18
287.00 288.00 284.00 284.00 284.00
Operating Expense
2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Category Actual Budget Projected Proposed Proposed
Personnel $43,880,461 $42,029,560 $39,807,200 $42,374,400 $44,448,200
Supplies 16,354,632 20,432,731 19,126,248 20,562,236 20,508,710
Professional / Contractual Services 19,130,081 18,764,299 18,226,793 15,731,988 15,936,619
Research & Monitoring - - - - -
Repairs & Maintenance 15,968,730 20,343,622 21,163,430 25,071,370 20,740,526
Utilities 6,758,397 8,126,310 7,308,808 7,080,222 7,091,923
Other 114,006 144,850 174,040 133,937 137,647
Cost Allocation (329,205) (104,740) (165,000) (140,410) (145,890)
Total $101,877,102 $109,736,632 $105,641,519 $110,813,743 $108,717,735
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1. METERING AND DIVERSION
Wastewater enters our plant at 2.5 - 5 mph through
pipes up to 10 feet in diameter. High tech equipment
monitors the temperature, pH, conductivity, and flow
of the incoming wastewater.
2. PRELIMINARY TREATMENT
Raw sewage passes through bar
screens that trap large items like rags
that cannot be recycled. Materials like
egg shells and coffee grounds are then
removed through the grit chamber that
uses high pressure air to separate the
gritty material.
3. AIR SCRUBBER
Hydrogen sulfide (foul air) is
captured throughout the process
and funneled into large silos. It
passes through a plastic medium
and mixes with caustic soda and
bleach. Causing the odorous
compounds to be neutralized.
4. PRIMARY TREATMENT
Primary clarifiers or settling basins, slow the
water down to allow the solids in the wastewater
that readily settle or float to be separated from
the water being treated. Collector arms that
move along the top and the bottom remove over
80 percent of the influent wastewater solids.
Solids are then sent to the digesters
for processing.
5. SECONDARY TREATMENT
Trickling filters and aeration basins are used to further clean the
water. In trickling filters the water is sprayed over a honeycomb
type material upon which aerobic bacteria grow. As the water
trickles down, the microorganisms consume the solids that were
not removed through primary treatment. Aeration tanks use a
combination of oxygen and microorganisms, (activated sludge)
that consume the remaining organic solids. Treated water is
then sent to the Orange County Water District for recycling, or
discharged into the ocean.
7. SOLIDS PROCESSING
Solids captured from primary and secondary treatment are batch loaded into
anaerobic digesters where they are heated to about 98 degrees and treated
for 18-21 days. The digestion process produces methane gas and a material
called biosolids. Biosolids are sent to the dewatering facility where they are run
through dewatering centrifuges. The centrifuges spin the biosolids separating
water from the solids. This process saves OCSD several million dollars per year
in truck hauling costs. The nutrient-rich biosolids are trucked off to farms where
they are recycled for direct land application and composting.
8. CENTRAL GENERATION
Methane gas that is captured from
digesters is compressed and used to
fuel engine generators that produce
electricity, supplying more than 60%
of our energy needs.
PA 03/2019
6. GROUNDWATER REPLENSMENT SYSTEM
A joint project between Orange County Sanitation
District and Orange County Water District. This system
reduces the amount of wastewater discharged to the
Pacific Ocean and creates a reliable supply of high-
quality water that is drought-resilient.
Orange County Sanitation DistrictWastewater Treatment Process
Biosolids
Our Policy
OCSD strives to recycle our biosolids using sustainable options while
protecting public health and the environment.
Some of our biosolids are recycled and used like fertilizer on farm fields to
create and maintain healthy soils and improve crop yields.
Some of OCSD’s biosolids are further processed through composting to
create a consumer-grade soil amendment that is distributed to agricultural,
commercial and residential users.
Our Program
Orange County’s biosolids are safe, highly-regulated, and meet the most
restrictive standards. In order to maintain these high-quality standards for
recycling our biosolids, OCSD maintains a comprehensive and award-
winning Source Control Program that has significantly reduced the amount
of pollutants entering our facilities and biosolids.
Fertilizing farmland with biosolids is a win-win for the environment because
we are recycling a renewable resource and creating productive farmland.
It’s a win for farmers because research has demonstrated using biosolids
increases crop yields. And this biosolids management option is a win for
local sewer rate payers since it is a low-tech, low-cost, reliable option that
helps keep sewer rates low.
Learn More
Visit our website at www.ocsd.com/biosolids for more information and to
sign up for periodic biosolids program newsletters.
Know what should go downthe drain that is sewer safe
It’s simple, the toilet is only meant to flush the
three Ps—pee, poop and paper.
Unfortunately, over the years, people have turned the toilet into a
trash can. From medications and sanitary products to deceased
pet fish and cigarette butts. If it fits, people flush it. Flushing these
types of items down the toilet causes home pipes to clog, wastes
water (up to five gallons of water every time you flush) and most
importantly can have a huge impact on our sewers, not to mention
our ocean.
Besides the three Ps the only other thing going down the drain should be soap and water. The toilet is not the
only drain that people are using to get rid of unwanted waste;
people are also known to use the kitchen sink as a trash can.
Letting trash flow and go down the kitchen sink (or any other
drain in the house) may cause pipes to clog and can eventually
lead to sewage spills that harm the environment.
Visit www.What2Flush.com to learn how to properly dispose of common
items that people flush or dump down the drain. Let’s keep our wastewater
flowing and our oceans clean. Educate yourself and others.
Know What 2 Flush and what to put down the drain. Protect our sewers
and environment!
The Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) is the world’s largest
advanced water purification system for potable reuse. It takes treated
wastewater that otherwise would be sent to the Pacific Ocean and purifies it
using a three-step advanced process.
The design and construction of the GWRS was jointly funded by the
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) and the Orange County Water
District (OCWD). Together OCSD and OCWD constructed one of the most
celebrated civil engineering and water reuse projects in the world.
The GWRS provides a reliable supply of highly purified, near-distilled quality
water. Even during drought years, the GWRS offers a more cost-effective
and energy-efficient way of producing water.
GWRS provides the county with new water it can count on. The project
serves as a model for other regions throughout the United States and
the world.
Reclamation Plant No. 1 and Administration Offices
10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, California 92708
Treatment Plant No. 2
22212 Brookhurst Street, Huntington Beach, California 92646
Phone: 714.962.2411
Email: forinformation@ocsd.com
Website: ocsd.com
The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) is a public agency that provides wastewater collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal services for approximately
2.6 million people in our service area of central and northern Orange County. OCSD
is a special district that is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 25 board
members. OCSD has two operating facilities in Fountain Valley and Huntington
Beach that treat wastewater from residential, commercial, and industrial sources.
Follow the Flow:
Pretreatment: All the cities’ sewers connect to OCSD’s collections system that
transports the wastewater to our treatment plants. Before the sewage enters our
facilities, our Source Control Program permits and inspects business and industry that discharge waste into the sewers. Maintaining and protecting our trunklines from
corrosion and odor issues is also an important part of what we do.
1. Metering and Diversion: Wastewater enters our treatment plants through
trunklines up to 10-feet in diameter at a speed of 2.5-5 mph. Automated
equipment measures the pH, conductivity, flow, and temperature. Data is monitored by operators around the clock.
2. Preliminary Treatment: Consists of two parts – bar screens and grit chambers.
First, sewage passes through metal bars that catch large items (rags, trash,
wood, etc.). Next, grit chambers use air bubbles to suspend lighter material while
heavier grit (egg shells, coffee grounds, gravel, sand, etc.) sinks to the bottom and is removed. Screenings and grit are sent to a landfill.
3. Air Scrubber: Most processes that produce odors are covered and the foul air is
drawn off for cleaning (deodorizing) by air scrubbers. OCSD uses both chemical
and biofilter systems. Hydrogen sulfides (sewer gas smell) are neutralized by
using caustic soda, bleach, or live microorganisms.
4. Advanced Primary Treatment: Chemicals (ferric chloride and anionic polymer)
are added to the preliminary treated sewage to improve settling. Heavier
suspended solids clump together and sink to the bottom (sludge). Lighter waste
(grease and oil) float to the surface (scum). This process takes about 2 hours
and up to 80% of the suspended solids are continuously removed by scraper arms that revolve along the top and bottom of the basin. These solids are sent to
digesters for further processing.
5. Secondary Treatment: Advanced primary treated sewage is sent to either
trickling filters or activated sludge processes were aerobic microorganisms eat
the remaining dissolved waste from the water. The secondary treated wastewater is then settled in clarifiers allowing the remaining sludge (either live or dead
microorganisms) to be removed. Activated sludge process uses aeration basins
to mix oxygen and microorganisms to enhance the waste removal rate. Some of
the sludge is pumped back into the aeration basin as return activated sludge to
regenerate the basin. The remaining sludge is thickened and sent to digesters.
Final Effluent: The secondary treated wastewater from Plant No. 1 is sent to the
Orange County Water District for advanced treatment through the Groundwater
Replenishment System (GWRS). This water is used to replenish Orange County’s
groundwater aquifers and protect against seawater intrusion. The secondary treated
wastewater from Plant No. 2 is safely released though our ocean pipeline five miles
out to sea at a depth of 200 feet below the ocean surface.
Our Mission:
“To protect public health and the environment by providing
effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling.”
Orange County Sanitation District
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley
Calilfornia, 92708-7018
714.962.2411
www.ocsd.com
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Orange County Sanitation District
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1093 Agenda Date:6/10/2020 Agenda Item No:9.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT:
FY 2020-21 USER FEE RATE ADJUSTMENT
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Information Item.
BACKGROUND
In 2018,the Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District)approved a five-year rate schedule
which included annual user fee rate increases of approximately 1%or $4 per year for the base single
-family residential rate.However,due to the impacts of COVID-19,local economies and constituents
face increased financial pressure.As a result,the Board Chair has requested that staff research and
report back the impact of postponing the fiscal year 2020-21 rate adjustment one year,implementing
the change in fiscal year 2021-22.
Foregoing the 2020-21 rate adjustment and resuming annual 1%rate adjustments in 2021-22 would
result in a $71 million loss in revenue to the Sanitation District.Staff has determined that the most
effective means of mitigating this revenue loss without impacting existing capital or operating
programs is through adjustments in the Sanitation District’s Debt Program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The 2019-20 and subsequent 2020-21 budgets were balanced assuming rate adjustments of 1%in
each year.However,the 2019-20 capital and operating expenditures were less than anticipated,
resulting in additional available funds.When developing the 2020-21 budget,staff incorporated an
advanced repayment of an existing $71 million debt issuance as part of an overall strategy to reduce
the Sanitation District’s total debt, saving the expense of future interest payments.
At the May 27 Steering Committee meeting,recognizing the economic impacts of COVID-19,the
Steering Committee directed staff to determine the financial impact of a foregoing the scheduled
2020-21 rate adjustment and resuming the annual 1%annual rate adjustments in fiscal year 2021-
22.
Should the Board determine that it is in the best interest to forego the scheduled 2020-21 rate
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Should the Board determine that it is in the best interest to forego the scheduled 2020-21 rate
increase,the most direct impact would be that the Sanitation District would lose approximately $71
million in revenue.
Opportunities to increase revenue in other areas are limited.Addressing the revenue loss by
reducing expenditures would potentially impact capital and/or operating programs.Therefore,staff
believes that the least impactful means of addressing this revenue loss would be to remove the early
debt issuance repayment from the budget and continue its regularly scheduled payments.As the
debt issuance has a relatively low interest rate (3.5%),the savings associated with an early
repayment would have been minimal.Additionally,the debt issuance could be refunded or rolled into
another debt issuance in the future, generating similar savings.
ATTACHMENT
The following attachment(s)may be viewed on-line at the OCSD website (www.ocsd.com)with the complete agenda
package:
·Cashflow from the 2020-21 and 2021-22 Proposed Budget
·Cashflow adjusted for revenue loss due to foregoing schedule rate adjustment
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Cashflow adjusted for revenue loss due to foregoing scheduled rate adjustment
Orange County Sanitation District
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Administration Building
10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-7433
File #:2020-1096 Agenda Date:6/10/2020 Agenda Item No:10.
FROM:James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Lorenzo Tyner, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT:
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 115 TRUST PENSION ACCOUNT
GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Information Item.
BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District)provides various benefits to its employees,
including retirement and other post-employment benefits.Each year,staff considers various options
to fund these benefits,paying down any unfunded liabilities,making additional payments to Orange
County Employees Retirement System (OCERS)and Internal Revenue Code section 115 trust (115
trust) opportunities.
The Sanitation District Board of Directors has requested staff provide information on the 115 trust
concept so that the Board can determine if additional investigation is warranted.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Two of the Sanitation District’s core benefits are its retirement program,which is administered by
OCERS,and its Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)which is administered internally.The
Sanitation District contributes funds to OCERS annually to fund its pension costs.Separately,it
maintains funds to cover the costs of its OPEB program.
The Board may be most familiar with CalPERS,the agency that provides pension services for all the
cities that are member agencies of the Sanitation District and most cities in California.However,the
Sanitation District retirement administration and services are provided by OCERS.OCERS provides
similar services as CalPERS,but is a completely separate entity from CalPERS and maintains
different investment policies and strategies.OCERS tends to invest more conservatively than
CalPERS and has a higher funding level.
To enhance its pension returns and eliminate any unfunded liabilities,the Sanitation District has used
a strategy of paying off any unfunded liabilities immediately and,as appropriate,overfunding its
pension fund account with OCERS.However,there are cities,public agencies,and special districts
that make use of a 115 trust to help them better manage the short-term costs and long-term liabilities
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that make use of a 115 trust to help them better manage the short-term costs and long-term liabilities
associated with pensions.
A 115 trust is a vehicle for segregating agency funds from general assets for the purpose of funding
essential governmental functions.For example,a 115 trust can be used to set aside monies to meet
future pension contributions or liabilities.Funds placed in a 115 trust are irrevocably committed for
the essential government function(s)specified in the applicable trust agreement (e.g.,pension
obligations).Therefore,the monies held in such trusts can be invested in accordance with the rules
governing such special purpose accounts.
For example,115 trust funds dedicated to satisfying pension obligations can be invested in the same
manner as funds in a typical pension fund rather than as part of the agency’s general fund.Thus,by
setting aside funds in a 115 trust,agencies can potentially earn a higher rate of return on monies set
aside for future pension obligations.Conversely,as a 115 trust allows for more aggressive investing,
there is a greater potential for loss when the market performs badly.
Each year,staff reviews and considers pension funding options,including additional payments to
OCERS and 115 trust opportunities.To date,staff has determined that making additional payments
to OCERS is a safe and cost-effective way of reducing pension costs.However,a detailed financial
comparison of this strategy versus the use of a 115 trust has not been completed.
Should the Board determine that the Sanitation District should further investigate the use of a 115
trust,staff recommends that a more detailed financial review be conducted.Such review would
include the collection of return rates of various 115 trusts and OCERS for comparison.
As 115 trusts allows for more varied investing,it is important to review different market histories.For
example,data from 2019 would provide important data as the markets performed well.A more
aggressively invested 115 trust would do well in that market.However,2020 would be equally
important as 2020 is shaping up to be a poor performing year.As such,an aggressively positioned
115 trust might perform worse in such an environment.
Additionally,while this financial analysis is necessary,it would not be the only factor to be considered.
There are policy factors such as management and financial control that must be considered.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
·Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent
ATTACHMENT
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COMMON ACRONYMS
ACWA Association of California
Water Agencies LOS Level Of Service RFP Request For Proposal
APWA American Public Works
Association MGD Million Gallons Per Day RWQCB Regional Water Quality
Control Board
AQMD Air Quality Management
District MOU Memorandum of
Understanding SARFPA Santa Ana River Flood
Protection Agency
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers NACWA National Association of Clean Water Agencies SARI Santa Ana River Interceptor
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand NEPA National Environmental Policy
Act SARWQCB Santa Ana Regional Water
Quality Control Board
CARB California Air Resources
Board NGOs Non-Governmental
Organizations SAWPA Santa Ana Watershed
Project Authority
CASA California Association of
Sanitation Agencies NPDES National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System SCADA Supervisory Control And
Data Acquisition
CCTV Closed Circuit Television NWRI National Water Research
Institute SCAP
Southern California
Alliance of Publicly Owned Treatment Works
CEQA California Environmental
Quality Act O & M Operations & Maintenance SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality
Management District
CIP Capital Improvement
Program OCCOG Orange County Council of
Governments SOCWA South Orange County
Wastewater Authority
CRWQCB California Regional Water
Quality Control Board OCHCA Orange County Health Care
Agency SRF Clean Water State
Revolving Fund
CWA Clean Water Act OCSD Orange County Sanitation District SSMP Sewer System Management Plan
CWEA California Water Environment Association OCWD Orange County Water District SSO Sanitary Sewer Overflow
EIR Environmental Impact Report OOBS Ocean Outfall Booster Station SWRCB State Water Resources
Control Board
EMT Executive Management Team OSHA Occupational Safety and
Health Administration TDS Total Dissolved Solids
EPA US Environmental Protection Agency PCSA
Professional
Consultant/Construction
Services Agreement
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease PDSA Professional Design Services
Agreement TSS Total Suspended Solids
gpd gallons per day PFAS
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances WDR Waste Discharge
Requirements
GWRS Groundwater Replenishment
System PFOA Perfluorooctanoic Acid WEF Water Environment
Federation
ICS Incident Command System PFOS Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid WERF Water Environment & Reuse Foundation
IERP Integrated Emergency
Response Plan POTW Publicly Owned Treatment
Works WIFIA Water Infrastructure
Finance and Innovation Act
JPA Joint Powers Authority ppm parts per million WIIN Water Infrastructure Improvements for the
Nation Act
LAFCO Local Agency Formation
Commission PSA Professional Services
Agreement WRDA Water Resources
Development Act
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS – A secondary biological wastewater treatment process where bacteria reproduce at a high rate with the introduction of excess air or oxygen and consume dissolved nutrients in the wastewater.
BENTHOS – The community of organisms, such as sea stars, worms, and shrimp, which live on, in, or near the seabed, also known as the benthic zone.
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) – The amount of oxygen used when organic matter undergoes decomposition by microorganisms. Testing for BOD is done to assess the amount of organic matter in water.
BIOGAS – A gas that is produced by the action of anaerobic bacteria on organic waste matter in a digester tank that can be used
as a fuel.
BIOSOLIDS – Biosolids are nutrient rich organic and highly treated solid materials produced by the wastewater treatment process. This high-quality product can be recycled as a soil amendment on farmland or further processed as an earth-like product for
commercial and home gardens to improve and maintain fertile soil and stimulate plant growth.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) – Projects for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of assets. Also includes treatment improvements, additional capacity, and projects for the support facilities.
COLIFORM BACTERIA – A group of bacteria found in the intestines of humans and other animals, but also occasionally found elsewhere, used as indicators of sewage pollution. E. coli are the most common bacteria in wastewater.
COLLECTIONS SYSTEM – In wastewater, it is the system of typically underground pipes that receive and convey sanitary wastewater or storm water.
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION (COP) – A type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues.
CONTAMINANTS OF POTENTIAL CONCERN (CPC) – Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants.
DILUTION TO THRESHOLD (D/T) – The dilution at which the majority of people detect the odor becomes the D/T for that air sample.
GREENHOUSE GASES (GHG) – In the order of relative abundance water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone gases that are considered the cause of global warming (“greenhouse effect”).
GROUNDWATER REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM (GWRS) – A joint water reclamation project that proactively responds to Southern California’s current and future water needs. This joint project between the Orange County Water District and OCSD provides 70
million gallons per day of drinking quality water to replenish the local groundwater supply.
LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) – Goals to support environmental and public expectations for performance.
N-NITROSODIMETHYLAMINE (NDMA) – A N-nitrosamine suspected cancer-causing agent. It has been found in the GWRS
process and is eliminated using hydrogen peroxide with extra ultra-violet treatment.
NATIONAL BIOSOLIDS PARTNERSHIP (NBP) – An alliance of the NACWA and WEF, with advisory support from the EPA. NBP is committed to developing and advancing environmentally sound and sustainable biosolids management practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and promote public participation to enhance the credibility of local agency biosolids programs and improved communications that lead to public acceptance.
PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) – A large group (over 6,000) of human-made compounds that are resistant to heat, water, and oil and used for a variety of applications including firefighting foam, stain and water-resistant clothing, cosmetics, and food packaging. Two PFAS compounds, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) have been the focus of increasing regulatory scrutiny in drinking water and may result in adverse health effects including developmental effects to fetuses during pregnancy, cancer, liver damage, immunosuppression, thyroid effects, and other effects.
PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID (PFOA) – An ingredient for several industrial applications including carpeting, upholstery, apparel, floor wax, textiles, sealants, food packaging, and cookware (Teflon).
PERFLUOROOCTANESULFONIC ACID (PFOS) – A key ingredient in Scotchgard, a fabric protector made by 3M, and used in numerous stain repellents.
PLUME – A visible or measurable concentration of discharge from a stationary source or fixed facility.
PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW) – A municipal wastewater treatment plant.
SANTA ANA RIVER INTERCEPTOR (SARI) LINE – A regional brine line designed to convey 30 million gallons per day of non-reclaimable wastewater from the upper Santa Ana River basin to the ocean for disposal, after treatment.
SANITARY SEWER – Separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater.
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD) – Regional regulatory agency that develops plans and
regulations designed to achieve public health standards by reducing emissions from business and industry.
SECONDARY TREATMENT – Biological wastewater treatment, particularly the activated sludge process, where bacteria and other microorganisms consume dissolved nutrients in wastewater.
SLUDGE – Untreated solid material created by the treatment of wastewater.
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS) – The amount of solids floating and in suspension in wastewater.
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
TRICKLING FILTER – A biological secondary treatment process in which bacteria and other microorganisms, growing as slime on the surface of rocks or plastic media, consume nutrients in wastewater as it trickles over them.
URBAN RUNOFF – Water from city streets and domestic properties that carry pollutants into the storm drains, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
WASTEWATER – Any water that enters the sanitary sewer.
WATERSHED – A land area from which water drains to a particular water body. OCSD’s service area is in the Santa Ana River Watershed.