HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Committee re new Water Quality Control Plan 10-24-1972C010ITTEES - 1972
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Robert Finnell, Chairman
Jesse Davis, Vice Chairman
Lorin Griset
Don E. Smith
Norman E. Culver
Don McInnis
Ellis N. Porter
Clifton C. Miller
Norma B. Gibbs
Supv. Ronald Caspers
BUILDING COMMITTEE
Robert Finnell
Charles Stevens
Alicita Lewis
Clifton Miller
Norman Culver
COMMITTEE ON STATE BOARD RE -HEARING
Robert Finnell
Edward Just
Lorin Griset S
Norman Culver
Jesse Davis
Supervisor
DISTRICT 3 CONNECTION CHARGE COMMITTEE
Norman Culver, Chairman
Wade Herrin
Mark Stephenson
Jack Green
Robert Battin
SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO STUDY ANNEXATION & CONNECTION FEE POLICIES - DIST. 2
Don Smith, Chairman
Henry Wedaa
Mark Stephenson
Edward Just
Wade Herrin
SPECIAL COMMITTEE RE: ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT AGREEMENT
Don McInnis, Chairman
Don Smith
Henry Wedaa
SPECIAL COMMITTEE RE: COMPENSATION OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Donald Winn, Chairman
David Baker
Norman Culver
John Store
Cor Vanderwaal
SPECIAL FLOOD PREVENTION COMMITTEE
Edward Just, Chairman
Ronald Caspers
Alvin Coen
Jesse Davis
Ellis Porter
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3/7/73
MEMO TO JWS
RE: Lorin Griset's activities in Washington, D.C.
Fred has talked to Win Adams' office and we have sent out
some correspondence regarding Lorin's contacts, copies of
which are being forwarded to Chairman Finnell. Fred suggests
that Lorin talk directly with Win Adams when he returns to
see if the State can follow up with anything to EPA, and
wonders what Bob Finnell thinks of this. Griset was to talk
with Leon Billings this morning, and we haven't yet heard
the outcome of that discussion.
Finnell's Bus. phone - 632-1170
Griset's Home phone - 545-2283
Adams' Bus. phone - 916-445-3993
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} Director Lorin Griset called 3/;/73 - 12:25 p.m.
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Regarding progress of our contacts in Washington:
Talked to Mr. Lee White, whom Mr. Harper knows, and he suggested
that I talk again with Mr. James Dwight, Office of OMB just to check
to see if there was anything more to do in supplying information -to
him. He expressed appreciation for the information that had been
given him and thought that there was a deferment of discussion with
regard to the matter of secondary treatment and it had not been
firmly concluded, still pending. Thought that was particularly good.
Have Senators Tunney and Cranston, if possible, get a letter to EPA
expressing a feeling that they were not opposed to the administrator
assuming responsibility for using alternative plans which would
achieve the objectives of the bill while offering more economy in
modes of accomplishing that, other than the standard secondary treat -
merit of water. 1 have talked to Senator munney t s office. He was not
in but Mr. White suggested that I talk to Jane Frank, legislative
assistant to Senator Tunney since she is familiar with this particular
matter. I talked to her but as yet, have not been able to see her in
person. She was going to confer with Robert Askin, Associate in
Senator Tunney's office, as well as with the other -Senators to see if
it would be possible for Senator Tunney to do this.
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Last night talked to Senator Cranston and explained to him the
problem that we are facing in being lumped together with fresh
water dischargers and how this designation would not accomplish
the objectives of the Bill and would cost an additional $1 billion.
Said to write him a letter and that he would be glad to cooperate
with us. Send a sample letter that we would propose for him to send
to the EPA head, Mr. Ruckelshaus. (sample letter attached)
Sample letter - Mr. Harper check and change as he sees fit.
Dear Mr. Ruckelshaus:
It has come to my attention that EPA has interpreted the water
control act as not giving the administrator the authority to accept
alternative water treatment plans where it can be shown that such
treatments achieve standards of environmental control the same as
secondary treatment.
It would be unfortunate in my opinion if the administrator were
unable to accept such alternative plans when they were capable of '
achieving the level of clean water which the act calls for in terms
of compatibility with the environment and particularly when that
plan is less costly than the standard secondary treatment.
iiease change as you see rit ror a sample letter by the senator
to send to Mr. Ruckelshaus' house. Going to contact Senator
Tunneyts office personally,
Letter to Senator Allen Cranston:
Dear Allen:
I appreciate the opportunity of talking to you at the reception
last right about the problem California deep water ocean dischargers
are being faced with by EPA, since they have us in the same
category with those who discharge into fresh waters and lakes.
Our Boards are in complete agreement with the objectives of the Water
Pollution Control Act. We simply a.sk that the EPA administrator be
authorized to accept alternatives to an established uniform
secondary treatment definition where it can be shown that the
marine environment is not damaged and toxic metals are removed from the
effluent. It has been our understanding that the Congress did
not intend to force a solution which disregarded better alternatives with
lower costs.
Thank you again for your fire help.
Very sincerely,
Lorin Griset
Mayor of Santa Ana
Chairman of District No. 1
Mr. Harper should correct the letter as he sees fit for detail..
Send copy to Congressman Hinshaw.
Would be glad to cooperate with us. Congressman Hanna also.
Lee W ite felt that it would be helpful at this moment to have
Senate input, especially Democratic.
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October 26, 1972
FILED
In the Office of the Secretary
County Sanitation District
No 01�x
, COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS
of ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
P. O. BOX 5175
10844 ELLIS AVENUE
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CAUPORNIA, 92708
(714) 540-2910 t'.
(714) 962-241I
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REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RECENTLY -ADOPTED STATE
POLICY FOR OCEAN WATERS OF CALIFORNIA
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 24, 1972 - Noon
Present: Joint Chairman Robert Finnell
Chairman Norman Culver
Vice Chairman Jesse Davis
Supervisor David Baker
Absent: Director Edward Just
Chairman Lorin Griset
Staff: Fred A. Harper
Chairman Finnell advised the committee of the results of
an October 20 meeting with Mr. W. W. Adams, Chairman of the
State Water Resources Control Board, and Mr. Bill B. Dendy,
its Executive Officer, concerning the recently adopted State
Water Quality Plan for the Ocean Waters of California. The
committee reviewed the attached letter from Mr. Adams which
concludes that the Districts' proposed program coincides with
the State Board's intent for implementation of the Ocean Plan.
At the time the special committee was authorized by the
Boards, it was anticipated that to comply with the effluent
quality requirements specified in the Plan, a capital expen-
diture of $105 million would be necessary within the next
three years (increasing District taxes). The letter dated
October 20, addressed to Chairman Finnell from Mr. Adams of
the State Water Resources Control Board indicates acceptance
of the Districts' plan which involves an expenditure of $41
million. The Districts can comply with the objectives of the
State Water Resources Control Board through its scheduled
joint works improvements program and an industrial waste
source control program. The staff reported that the industrial
waste ordinance will be amended to establish specific re-
strictions or limitations on the discharge of toxic heavy
metals into the sewerage system. However, the requirements
on industry will be no greater than limitations presently
proposed by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.
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The committee concluded that as a result of the October
20 meeting with the Chairman and Executive Officer of the
State Board, a satisfactory understanding had been reached
concerning the Districts' future obligations to implement
the State Board's Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters
of California. Therefore, a scheduled meeting for Thursday,
October 26, with Mr. Norman B. Livermore, Jr., Director of
the Resources Agency in Sacramento was cancelled.
The committee recommends that the Districts adopt a
resolution as requested by Chairman Adams of the State Water
Resources Control Board corr�nitting he Districts to aResources Control Board he Districts to a staffed
improvement plan at Treatment Plant No. 2 and the diligent
enforcement of an industrial waste source control ordinance
o achieve the objectives of the Sae s Ocean Plan. Based
on anticipated State and Federal funding, there will be no
increase in the Districts' tax rates to accomplish the joint
works improvements.
The committee further recommends that the requested
resolution contain a provision that the schedule to effect
these improvements be contingent on the receipt of State and
Federal grants in accordance with the Federal Water Po u ion
Control Act Amendments of 1972.
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COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY
HEAVY METAL DISCHARGES
OCSD Proposed
Existing Blended flow State
Discharge concept and point Requirements
source control
mg/1 mg/1 mg/l
Silver
0.011
0.01
0.02
Cadmium
o.o43
0.02
0.02
Chromium
0.27
0.086
0.005
Copper..
0.33
o.18
0.2
Nickel
0.19
0.12
0.1
Lead
0.28
0.10
0.1
Zinc
o.48
0.23
0.3
Cyanide 0.077 0.077 0.1
True
phenolic
compounds 0.26 0.125 0.5
Ammonia 38 33 4o
STATE OF CALIFORNIA--THE RESOURCES AGENCY RONALD REAGAN, Governor
STATE WATER RESOURCES CC . [ROL BOARD /low''
ROOM 1015, RESOURCES BUILDING
144 NINTH STREET O SACRAMENTO 95914
October 20, 1972
Mr. Robert F. Finnell
Joint Chairman, Board of Directors .
County Sanitation Districts of
Orange County ,
Pe 0. Box 8127
Fountain Valley, CA 92708 '
Dear Mr. Finnell:
Pursuant to your request, we have reviewed your "Project
Report Ilo. 1 for 1972-73 Joint Works Improvements and
Additions" to'see if your proposal appears to coincide
i i.th the State Board's intent for implementation of the
Ocean Plan. Your project report indicates that 46 mgd
of secondary treatment will be provided at treatment
plant No. 1 and improved treatment will be added as
needed at treatment- plant No. 2. You also indicate the
availability of your source control •ordinance for limiting
constituents which cannot be removed at the . treatment plants.
The general approach of staged improvement at treatment
plant No. 2 for meeting water quality objectives and mini-
mum effluent reauirements (Tabie B) does appear to be in
conformance with our intent for providing necessary waste
treatment at a minimum cost. To firm up your intent to
comply with the Ocean Plan, we feel it is necessary for
the •district to provide us with a resolution committing
you to the staged-improvemlent plan at treatment plant No. 2 and to the diligent enforcement of your source
control ordinance to achieve the objectives of the Ocean
Plan.
These comments are based on the expectation that the State
Board's I -later Quality Control Plan for Ocean graters of
California will satisfy the federal ocean wastewater dis-
charge requirements.
Sincerely,
W, W. Adams _
Chairman .
Excerpt _ �,•o.vi Pre -Conference Report or water Quality
Standards Scttir5/Rev Ls Ls*on Conference s P;e:� jersey
` Atlarltic Coastal Area - United States rnvi ron.Mental
Protection. A7ency, Region II Office, New York, New York,
fwlay, 1972
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their inclusion into the revised W ater Q ual i ty S tandard,
with requirements for pollution abatement given on a specific, .;
individual basis. D. Industrial 'Tastes in Municipal Systems
An general, the consideration of industrial wastes in
municipal systems, as related to the overall poll -Won of the
Jersey Coastal Area, is not an important one. Although, as Is
consistent with reasonable planning and good engineering
practice, it should not be overlooked. -
Each regional system should have as requirements a body of
by=1 a�rrs or regulations governing sewer use, establishing which
materials and in what quantities and concentrations are
acceptable for discharge to a sewer, and subsequently to a
treatment plant. Tile regulation. . s should protect the sewer
system, the operation of the treatment.plant, and also insure
that undesirable materials do not pass through the plant
without treatment or gain' -access to the environment via sludge
handling procedures. • The State of New Jersey has pending
legislation which will empower the Department of Environmental
Protection to set pre-treatment requirements for discharges
to municipal sewer systems.
these objectives, ves , we propose the, following t
. To accomplish� �
heavy metals (plating wastes) limitations on discharges enterin
regional collection sewers:
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' Aliowage (24 hr. average)
• Contaminant Concentration •
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' Total Chromium 015
• •. � - Copper 1.0 • , • , •, a
•• Cadmium 1.0
Zinc 2.0
Nickel 2.0 .
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- - Cyan -de
• These effluent levels are intended to be applied to a '
typical "process waste", undiluted by cooling water. These
levels reflect values that are achievable by conventional
plating waste treatment techniques (chrome reduction, heavy
•.. metals pr9cipitation, cyanide -destruction, etc.). A survey
of plating waste treatment technology by the EPA Industrial
- Waste Technology Branch, t;�RC. Edison, New Jersey served as
• a basis for proposing these levels.* These values.reflect
"maximum•baseline levels." Where significant -loadings of a
particular contaminant would result, even applying these
effluent criteria, it is proposed -that a higher degree of
-reduction either via higher treatment efficiencies or in -plant
process modifications be required.
Discharges of other toxic and hazardous materials not treat-
able by bio-oxidation (including arsenic, barium, lead, and '
mercury)_should be accepted in the sewer system only after
• , undergoing "best practical treatment (pretreatment)" at the
' source. '
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