| #Q001 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Public Health Inspector Risk Assessment Responsibility | drinking water | Under the SDWS Regulation, public health inspectors (PHIs) are responsible for conducting site-specific risk assessments of every SDWS in the province. | | high |
| #Q002 | monitoring | health | mandatory | Board of Health Surveillance and Analysis | drinking water, recreational water | Requirement 1: The board of health shall: a) Conduct surveillance of: Drinking water systems and associated illnesses, risk factors, and emerging trends; Public beaches and water-borne illnesses associated with recreational water, risk factors, and emerging trends; and Recreational water facilities; b) Conduct epidemiological analysis of surveillance data, including monitoring of trends over time, emerging trends, and priority populations; and c) Use the information obtained to inform safe water programs and services | | high |
| #Q003 | operational | operational | mandatory | Education and Training Availability | drinking water, recreational water | Requirement 3: The board of health shall ensure the availability of education and training for owners/operators of small drinking water systems and recreational water facilities | | high |
| #Q004 | reporting | health | mandatory | Public Notification of Unsafe Conditions | drinking water | Requirement 6: The board of health shall inform the public about unsafe drinking water conditions and provide the necessary information to respond appropriately | | high |
| #Q005 | corrective_action | health | mandatory | 24/7 Response Availability | drinking water, recreational water | Requirement 8: The board of health shall ensure 24/7 availability to receive reports of and respond to: a) Adverse events related to safe water, such as reports of adverse drinking water of drinking water systems, governed under the Health Protection and Promotion Act or the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002; b) Reports of water-borne illnesses or outbreaks; c) Safe water issues arising from floods, fires, power outages, or other situations that may affect water safety; and d) Safe water issues relating to recreational water use including public beaches | | high |
| #Q006 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Risk Assessment Mandatory Activities | drinking water | the activities which must be conducted as part of the risk assessment process of a small drinking water system include: Conduct a site-specific visit of the small drinking water system; Use the most current version of the ministry-approved risk categorization (RCat) tool in accordance with any ministry instructions relating to that version; Assign a risk category of 'high', 'moderate' or 'low' for each system; Issue a written directive to the owner of each system outlining the site-specific requirements for the system following an initial risk assessment; and Issue a written amendment to a directive to the owner of each system outlining the site-specific requirements for the system following any subsequent inspection of the system, where deemed necessary. | | high |
| #Q007 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Board of Health Assessment Approach | drinking water | The board of health shall ensure that the following approach is used in the assessment of Small Drinking Water Systems. This includes: a) Using the Risk Categorization (RCat) Tool to assess SDWS; b) Determining the appropriate water treatment actions that are necessary under specific conditions; c) Sampling and testing requirements for operators; d) Conducting operational checks; e) Posting of warning signage; f) Requesting records; and g) Providing training to owners/operators of SDWS. | | high |
| #Q008 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Directive Content Requirements | drinking water | Directives must include, at minimum, the following sections: Name and address of owner (i.e., sufficient for serving of legal notices); Location and legal description of the small drinking water system; Reason for the directive; Risk category; Notice of the right to a review by the local medical officer of health and process for requesting such a review in accordance with Section 38 of the SDWS Regulation; Notice of penalty for non-compliance; Date and location of service; and Signature of public health inspector. | | high |
| #Q009 | treatment | health | mandatory | Ground Water Source Treatment | drinking water | For small drinking water systems that use a ground water source that may contain bacteria and viruses but is not likely to contain cysts or oocysts, the necessary actions are to: a) Provide filtration or other treatment necessary to allow for proper functioning of the disinfection equipment or disinfection chemical; and/or b) Provide disinfection using either disinfecting equipment or disinfection chemicals that would normally result in providing water that, when sampled and tested, have no total coliforms and no Escherichia coli . | systems that use a ground water source that may contain bacteria and viruses but is not likely to contain cysts or oocysts | high |
| #Q010 | treatment | health | mandatory | Ground and Surface Water Source Treatment | drinking water | For small drinking water systems that use a ground water source that may contain bacteria, viruses, cysts or oocysts and surface water is suspected of entering the well, the necessary actions are to: a) Provide filtration that is designed to be capable of achieving at all times at least 99 per cent removal or inactivation of Cryptosporidium oocysts, at least 99.9 per cent removal or inactivation of Giardia cysts and at least 99.99 per cent removal or inactivation of viruses; and/or b) Provide filtration or other treatment as necessary to remove water contaminants or chemicals to allow for proper functioning of the disinfecting equipment or disinfection chemical; and/or c) Provide disinfection using either disinfecting equipment or disinfection chemicals that would normally result in providing water that, when sampled and tested, have no total coliforms and no Escherichia coli. | systems that use a ground water source that may contain bacteria, viruses, cysts or oocysts and surface water is suspected of entering the well | high |
| #Q011 | treatment | health | mandatory | Surface Water Source Treatment | drinking water | For small drinking water systems that use a surface water source that may contain bacteria, viruses, cysts or oocysts, the necessary actions are to: a) Provide filtration that is designed to be capable of achieving at all times at least 99 per cent removal or inactivation of Cryptosporidium oocysts, at least 99.9 per cent removal or inactivation of Giardia cysts and at least 99.99 per cent removal or inactivation of viruses; or b) Provide other water treatment if the owner/operator can provide evidence that the equipment is designed to be capable of producing water of equal or better quality than described in a) above. | systems that use a surface water source that may contain bacteria, viruses, cysts or oocysts | high |
| #Q012 | treatment | health | mandatory | Point of Entry or Point of Use Treatment | drinking water | Where point of entry or point of use treatment devices are used in addition to treatment outlined in section 2.2 to 2.4, the necessary actions are to: a) Filter and disinfect as necessary to ensure that the water being treated by the point of entry or point of use treatment equipment will be capable of providing water that, when sampled and tested, will have no total coliforms and no Escherichia coli. This may include the provision of filtration that is designed to be capable of achieving at all times at least 99 per cent removal or inactivation of Cryptosporidium oocysts, at least 99.9 per cent removal or inactivation of Giardia cysts and at least 99.99 per cent removal or inactivation of viruses. and/or b) Provide filtration or other treatment as necessary to remove water contaminants or chemicals to allow for proper functioning of the disinfecting equipment or disinfection chemical. | Where point of entry or point of use treatment devices are used in addition to treatment outlined in section 2.2 to 2.4 | high |
| #Q013 | treatment | health | mandatory | Distribution System Treatment | drinking water | a) For small drinking water systems that provide water through distribution piping, the necessary actions are to have the water treated with a disinfectant that would provide a residual of that disinfectant in accordance with the requirements for secondary disinfection in Section 14(1) 4 of the SDWS Regulation. | systems that provide water through distribution piping | high |
| #Q014 | treatment | health | mandatory | Other Sources Treatment | drinking water | For small drinking water systems that use other sources (e.g., hauled water), treatment requirements are to be used in accordance with sections 2.1 to 2.4. | systems that use other sources (e.g., hauled water) | high |
| #Q015 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Considerations for Sampling Schedule | drinking water | In determining the schedule and frequency of sampling, the following factors shall considered: History of water sampling results; Whether the drinking water is provided with treatment; Whether the drinking water source is secure ground water, ground water or surface water; and The risks identified through use of the RCat tool. | | high |
| #Q016 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Sampling Locations Representation | drinking water | Samples are required to be collected at locations where the sampling would be representative of the water quality of the majority of the system. | | high |
| #Q017 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Rotational Point of Entry Sampling | drinking water | Unless the PHI provides otherwise, for a system that uses point of entry treatment units and has more than one unit, samples are to be taken from locations downstream of the point of entry treatment units on a rotational basis. The rotation is to be set so that after a sample is taken from a location downstream of a particular point of entry treatment unit, another sample is not taken from that same unit, until samples have been taken from locations downstream of all the other point of entry treatment units. | system that uses point of entry treatment units and has more than one unit | high |
| #Q018 | monitoring | health | mandatory | Suspected Chemical or Radiological Agent Assessment | drinking water | For any water supply where a chemical or radiological agent is suspected, further assessment of the potential sources of the contaminant and additional testing for the suspected chemical or radiological agent is required. | Where a chemical or radiological agent is suspected | high |
| #Q019 | reporting | health | mandatory | Notification of Drinking Water Conditions | drinking water | However, where testing results indicate that the level of chemical or radiological agent is below the limits in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards or where the contaminants are naturally occurring and not expected to increase, no further sampling is required of the small drinking water system. Appropriate notification of users of the conditions of the drinking water must be provided. | where testing results indicate that the level of chemical or radiological agent is below the limits in the Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards or where the contaminants are naturally occurring and not expected to increase | high |
| #Q020 | monitoring | health | mandatory | Sampling for Fluctuating Contaminants | drinking water | Where contaminants are identified and have the potential to fluctuate in a manner that may cause an increased risk to the health of the users, a schedule for regular sampling and testing is required. | Where contaminants are identified and have the potential to fluctuate | high |
| #Q021 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Turbidity Testing Operational Check | drinking water | Where filtration is to be used on a system, turbidity is to be tested at a frequency in accordance with the risk level and configuration of the system. | Where filtration is to be used on a system | high |
| #Q022 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Chlorine Residual Testing Operational Check | drinking water | Where primary or secondary disinfection is to be used, the chlorine residual is to be tested at a frequency of once every 24 hours or adjusted in accordance with the risk level and configuration of the system. | Where primary or secondary disinfection is to be used | high |
| #Q023 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Routine Checks of Warning Signage | drinking water | The owner/operator should be informed that they are expected to conduct routine checks to confirm signs continue to be posted, in a good state of repair and they are easily readable. | When the entire small drinking water system or specific service connections are posted | medium |
| #Q024 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Record Availability Requirements | drinking water | Subsection 10 (2) of the SDWS Regulation requires that records of maintenance and operational tests be made available to the PHI on request. | Upon request by the PHI | high |
| #Q025 | operational | operational | mandatory | Minimum Training Requirements | drinking water | At a minimum, training must include awareness of the normal operation of the system in order to respond appropriately to adverse test results or other conditions that may affect the safety of the drinking water. | | high |
| #Q026 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Cannabis Policy Compliance | other | Dischargers covered under this General Order are subject to the requirements of the Cannabis Policy in its entirety. | | high |
| #Q027 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Tier 1 and 2 Enrollment | other | Tier 1 or Tier 2 dischargers must enroll under the General Order. | | high |
| #Q028 | operational | operational | mandatory | Disturbed Area Aggregation | other | Dischargers that cultivate in multiple areas within a parcel or contiguous parcels shall add all the disturbed areas together to calculate the total disturbed area. | | high |
| #Q029 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Non-contiguous Parcel Evaluation | other | Dischargers that cultivate cannabis on non-contiguous parcels must evaluate each parcel for regulatory coverage separately. | | high |
| #Q030 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Technical and Monitoring Reports | other | Tier 1 and Tier 2 enrollees are required to submit technical and monitoring reports. | | high |
| #Q031 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Site Management Plan Submission | other | Within 90 days of the issuance of a Notice of Receipt, all Tier 1 and Tier 2 Dischargers shall submit and implement a Site Management Plan that describes how the Discharger is complying with the BPTC measures listed in Attachment A. | | high |
| #Q032 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Nitrogen Management Plan Submission | other | Within 90 days of the issuance of a notice of receipt, all Tier 2 Dischargers with a cannabis cultivation area, or aggregate of cultivation areas, greater than one acre shall submit a Nitrogen Management Plan (NMP) for the facility. | cultivation area, or aggregate of cultivation areas, greater than one acre | high |
| #Q033 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Site Closure Report Submission | other | At least 90 days prior to ending cannabis cultivation at a site, a conditionally exempt, Tier 1, or Tier 2 Discharger shall submit a Site Closure Report that describes how the site will be decommissioned to prevent waste constituents, sediment, and/or turbidity discharges that degrade water quality. | prior to ending cannabis cultivation | high |
| #Q034 | operational | operational | mandatory | Personnel Familiarity and Site Records | other | The Discharger shall ensure that all site operating personnel are familiar with the contents of the General Order. A copy of this General Order and technical reports required by this General Order shall be kept at the cultivation site. | | high |
| #Q035 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Professional Supervision for Reports | other | Consistent with the Business and Professions Code, the Forest Practice Act, and other state laws, certain technical report preparation, design calculations, and report preparation must be prepared under the supervision of a California licensed civil engineer, professional forester, or professional geologist. | | high |
| #Q036 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Inspection and Entry Rights | other | The Discharger shall permit representatives of the Regional Water Board and/or the State Water Board, upon presentation of credentials, to: i. Enter premises where cannabis is cultivated or processed, wastes are treated, or disposed of, and facilities in which any records are kept. ii. Copy any records required under terms and conditions of this General Order. iii. Inspect at reasonable hours, monitoring equipment required by this General Order. iv. Sample, photograph, and/or video record any cultivation activity, discharge, waste material, waste treatment system, or monitoring device. | upon presentation of credentials | high |
| #Q037 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Reporting Operational Changes | other | Any of the following changes must immediately be reported to the Regional Water Board Executive Officer: i. A change in ownership of the parcel where the cultivation activities take place. ii. A change of the permitted facility operator. iii. A change in a third-party representative. | | high |
| #Q038 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Noncompliance Notification | other | If the Discharger cannot comply with the General Order, or will be unable to implement an applicable BPTC measure contained in Attachment A by the onset of winter period each year, the Discharger shall notify the Regional Water Board staff by telephone so that a site-specific compliance schedule can be developed. | If the Discharger cannot comply or will be unable to implement BPTC by onset of winter period | high |
| #Q039 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Report Certification Statement | other | Any person signing a document under this section shall make the following certification: 'I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe that the information is true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.' | | high |
| #Q040 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Certified Laboratory Analysis | other | Unless otherwise approved by the Regional Water Board Executive Officer, all analyses shall be conducted at a laboratory certified for the analyses by the State Water Board's Division of Drinking Water Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program. | | high |
| #Q041 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Records Retention | other | Records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years from the date of the report or application. | | high |
| #Q042 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Notice of Termination (NOT) Requirement | other | If a Discharger wishes to terminate coverage, the Discharger shall submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) form (Attachment C) to the appropriate Regional Water Board. | | high |
| #Q043 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Annual Monitoring Report Deadline | other | Annual Reports shall be submitted to the Regional Water Board by March 1 following the year being monitored. | | high |
| #Q044 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Site Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Submission | other | Tier 1 or Tier 2 Dischargers classified as moderate risk (any portion of the disturbed area is located on a slope greater than 30 percent, or conditionally exempt Dischargers that do not comply with the conditions that must enroll as Tier 1 or 2, and have any portion of the disturbed area on a slope greater than 30 percent) shall submit a Site Erosion and Sediment Control Plan that describes how the Discharger will implement the BPTC measures listed in Attachment A. | Moderate risk Tier 1 or Tier 2 Dischargers | high |
| #Q045 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Disturbed Area Stabilization Plan Submission | other | Tier 1 or Tier 2 Dischargers classified as high risk (any portion of the disturbed area exists within the setbacks specified in this General Order except as authorized by a CDFW Lake or Streambed Alteration permit, shall submit a Disturbed Area Stabilization Plan that shall describe how compliance with the setbacks will be achieved. | High risk Tier 1 or Tier 2 Dischargers | high |
| #Q046 | operational | operational | mandatory | Facility and Control System Maintenance | other | The Discharger shall maintain in good working order and operate as efficiently as possible any facility, control system, water storage, or monitoring device installed to achieve compliance with this General Order. | | high |
| #Q047 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Prompt Submission of Missing Application Facts | other | When the Discharger becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in an application or technical report to the Regional Water Board, it shall promptly submit such facts or information. | Upon discovery of omission | high |
| #Q048 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Sample Chain of Custody Records | other | The name of the sampler, sample type (grab or composite), time, date, location, bottle type, and any preservative used for each sample shall be recorded on the sample chain of custody form. The chain of custody form must contain all custody information including date, time, and to whom samples were relinquished. | During all monitoring events | high |
| #Q049 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Personal Use Exemption Compliance Conditions | other | To qualify for the personal use exemption, a Discharger must comply with all of the following conditions: i. The cultivation area shall be contiguous (all located in one area). ii. The disturbed area complies with the setback requirements contained in this General Order (refer to Attachment A) and occupies less than 1,000 square feet. iii. No part of the disturbed area is located on land with a slope greater than 20 percent. iv. The Discharger implements all applicable BPTC measures listed in Attachment A. | Qualifying for personal use exemption | high |
| #Q050 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Application Fee Submission Deadline | other | Submit the application fee within 30 days of submitting the on-line application. Failure to submit the application fee within 30 days will result in the application being voided and authorization terminated. | Upon submitting on-line application | high |
| #Q051 | operational | operational | mandatory | Electrical Equipment Fail-Safe Safeguards | other | For any electrically operated equipment at the site, the failure of which would cause loss of control or containment of waste materials or violation of this General Order, the Discharger shall employ safeguards to prevent loss of control over wastes. Such safeguards may include alternate power sources, standby generators, retention capacity, operating procedures, or other means. | | high |
| #Q052 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Monitoring Instrument Calibration Requirement | other | All monitoring and analysis instruments and devices used by the Discharger to fulfill the prescribed MRP shall be properly maintained and calibrated as recommended by the manufacturer to ensure their continued accuracy. | | high |
| #Q053 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Storm Water Monitoring Active Period | other | Monitoring shall be performed during all months in which activity is occurring at the site until winterization is complete. Monitoring is not required after winterization is complete for unoccupied sites during winter months. | Tier 1 or Tier 2, moderate or high risk sites | high |
| #Q054 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Field Test Instrument Quality Control | other | Field test instruments (such as those used to test pH, dissolved oxygen, and electrical conductivity) may be used provided that they are used by a California Environmental Laboratory Program certified laboratory or: 1. The user is trained in proper use and maintenance of the instruments; 2. The instruments are field calibrated prior to monitoring events at the frequency recommended by the manufacturer; 3. Instruments are serviced by the manufacturer or authorized representative at the recommended frequency; and 4. Field calibration reports are maintained and available for at least three years. | If using non-certified lab for field tests | high |
| #Q055 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Risk Designation Characterization | wastewater | Outdoor conditionally exempt and Tier 1 and Tier 2 enrollees shall characterize the risk designation based on the slope of disturbed areas and the proximity to a water body. | Outdoor conditionally exempt, Tier 1, and Tier 2 enrollees | high |
| #Q056 | administrative | health | mandatory | On-site Wastewater Treatment Authorization | wastewater | Discharges of irrigation tailwater, hydroponic wastewater, or other miscellaneous industrial wastewaters from indoor cannabis cultivation activities to an on-site wastewater treatment system (such as a septic tank and leach field), to land, or to surface water must obtain separate regulatory authorization (e.g., WDRs, conditional waiver of WDRs, or other permit mechanism) to discharge the wastewater. | Discharges to on-site wastewater treatment systems, land, or surface water | high |
| #Q057 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Technical Report Format Requirement | other | All technical reports shall be submitted to the appropriate Regional Water Board by transmitting the report in portable document format (PDF) to the e-mail address provided in the notice of receipt. | | high |
| #Q058 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Material Change Notification | other | Before making a material change in the activity, character, location, or volume of discharge, the Discharger shall notify the Regional Water Board Executive Officer. | Prior to any material change in operations | high |
| #Q059 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Site Maintenance Monitoring for Moderate/High Risk | wastewater | Dischargers that are classified as Tier 1 or Tier 2, and are characterized as a moderate or high risk, shall perform the following additional monitoring as shown in Table B2. | Tier 1 or Tier 2 sites with moderate or high risk characterization | high |
| #Q060 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | MRP Modification Prohibition | other | The Discharger shall not implement any changes to this MRP unless and until a revised MRP is issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board) Executive Officer, State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) Division of Water Quality Deputy Director, or the State Water Board Chief Deputy Director. | | high |
| #Q061 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Risk Determination based on Greatest Threat | other | Risk determination based on the site conditions shall be based on the greatest threat to water quality. | When characterizing site risk | high |
| #Q062 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Conditional Exemption Registration | other | To obtain documentation of the conditionally exempt status to obtain a DCC commercial cannabis cultivation license, conditionally exempt Dischargers are required to obtain coverage under the Waiver included in this General Order. | Conditionally exempt dischargers seeking a DCC license | high |
| #Q063 | operational | operational | mandatory | Basin Plan Compliance | other | This General Order requires Dischargers to comply with all applicable Basin Plan requirements, including prohibitions and/or water quality objectives governing the discharge. | | high |
| #Q064 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Coverage Transition Requirement | other | All existing Dischargers must apply for coverage under this General Order. | Existing dischargers under prior Regional Water Board orders | high |
| #Q065 | design | operational | mandatory | Setback Compliance for Facility Expansion | other | New disturbed areas or expansions to the existing facilities shall comply with the setbacks provided in this General Order. | New areas or expansions of existing facilities | high |
| #Q066 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Application Self-Certification Requirement | other | The application requires the Discharger to self-certify that all applicable BPTC measures are being implemented, or will be implemented by the onset of the winter period, following the enrollment date. | Upon submittal of the application | high |
| #Q067 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Endangered Species Act Compliance | aquatic life | If a take will result from any action authorized under this General Order, the Discharger shall obtain authorization for an incidental take prior to construction or operation of the project. | If authorized actions result in the taking of threatened or endangered species | high |
| #Q068 | corrective_action | health | mandatory | Noncompliance Mitigation Responsibility | other | The Discharger shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse impact to waters of the state resulting from noncompliance with this General Order. | Upon noncompliance | high |
| #Q069 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Report Signature Requirements | other | All reports submitted in response to this General Order, including monitoring reports, shall be signed by a person identified below: [roles defined for individuals, corporations, partnerships, or public agencies]. | | high |
| #Q070 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Supplemental Monitoring Data Reporting | other | The results of any monitoring done more frequently than required in the MRP shall be reported in the next regularly scheduled monitoring report. | If monitoring is performed more frequently than required | high |
| #Q071 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Representative Monitoring Standards | other | Monitoring and measurements taken for the purpose of monitoring shall be representative of the monitored activity. | | high |
| #Q072 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Representative Sampling Requirement | other | All samples shall be representative of the volume and nature of the discharge or matrix of material sampled. | During sample collection | high |
| #Q073 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Annual Report Transmittal Letter | other | A letter transmitting the annual report shall accompany each report. | When submitting annual monitoring reports | high |
| #Q074 | treatment | health | mandatory | Injected Water Quality Compliance | drinking water | Water injected into the aquifers must be water that has been treated to meet all drinking water standards consistent with the requirements of a CDPH domestic water supply permit. | | high |
| #Q075 | design | operational | mandatory | Injection Well Construction Standards | drinking water | All injection wells must be constructed in compliance with the requirements of the California Well Standards by a licensed well driller under the supervision of a California licensed engineer or geologist. | | high |
| #Q076 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Prohibition of Nuisance or Pollution | drinking water | Operation of an ASR project that results in a condition of pollution or nuisance (as defined in Water Code section 13050 is prohibited. | | high |
| #Q077 | reporting | health | mandatory | Non-Compliance Notification | drinking water | If constituents of concern are detected in groundwater samples related to operation of an ASR project, and the concentrations are higher than the permissible concentration listed in the NOA, the Permittee shall immediately notify the Regional Water Board and implement the NonCompliance Response Plan as described in Provision F.1.c. | If constituents of concern are detected higher than permissible concentration in the NOA | high |
| #Q078 | operational | operational | mandatory | Operation and Maintenance Plan Implementation | drinking water | The Permittee shall develop, maintain, and implement an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plan to ensure that operations personnel are familiar with the ASR system and the requirements of this Order, and have access to specific procedures to immediately evaluate and address threatened or actual violations of this Order. | | high |
| #Q079 | treatment | health | mandatory | Injected Water Limit Compliance | drinking water | Water to be injected shall comply with both primary and secondary MCLs at each point of injection. | | high |
| #Q080 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Sampling and Analysis Plan Submission | drinking water | Within 90 days after issuance of the NOA, the Permittee shall submit a Sampling and Analysis Plan - A description of sampling methods, sample preservation, sample containers, recordkeeping, quality control/quality assurance procedures, chain-of-custody forms, etc., in compliance with the MRP. | Within 90 days after issuance of the NOA | high |
| #Q081 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Professional Supervision for Engineering and Geologic Evaluations | drinking water | In accordance with California Business and Professions Code sections 6735, 7835, and 7835.1, engineering and geologic evaluations and judgments shall be performed by or under the direction of registered professionals competent and proficient in the fields pertinent to the required activities. | | high |
| #Q082 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Annual Fee Payment | drinking water | The Permittee must pay an annual fee in accordance with the fee schedule in Title 23, section 2200 and annual fee invoices issued by the State Water Board. | | high |
| #Q083 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Non-Compliance Reporting Timeline | drinking water | In the event the Permittee does not comply or will be unable to comply with any prohibition or limitation of this Order for any reason, the Permittee shall notify the Regional Water Board that issued the NOA by telephone as soon as it or its agents have knowledge of such noncompliance or potential for noncompliance, and shall confirm this notification in writing within two weeks. | Upon non-compliance or potential for non-compliance | high |