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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 ii 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 'd 4jU4,-� ""4 Irr— L rL� , Cc'n IL 73 a1% � e�& -/, E 2''i t�,s , A } Director Lorin Griset called 3/;/73 - 12:25 p.m. r 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. s 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. Ir � 1 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 ) 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. J L- 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. r� 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 • .- • ' . s s 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: 66 ' Aliowage (24 hr. average) • Contaminant Concentration • • ' Total Chromium 015 • •. � - Copper 1.0 • , • , •, a •• Cadmium 1.0 Zinc 2.0 Nickel 2.0 . O.l . - - 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. ' • 6.7 "