| Req ID | Category | Intent | Legal Status | Name | Subdomain(s) | Context | Conditions | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #Q001 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Project Consultant Engagement | agricultural water, wastewater | The project team must stay engaged with the consultant throughout the project. Monitor the project status, progress and problems that arise. Keep a record of all communications with the consultant, particularly important decisions or changes. | When hiring a consultant for washwater management. | high |
| #Q002 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Consultant Decision Making Restriction | agricultural water, wastewater | Key project decisions such as which treatment equipment to purchase, approval of payment milestones and final equipment acceptance should remain the responsibility of the project team and not the consultant. | When utilizing a consultant. | high |
| #Q003 | operational | health | mandatory | Untreated Water Usage Constraint | agricultural water | Untreated or non-potable water may only be used for washing where it is followed by a final rinse with potable water. | When using non-potable water for primary wash of produce. | high |
| #Q004 | monitoring | health | mandatory | Coliform and E. coli Testing Frequency | agricultural water | Test the water for E. coli and total coliforms a minimum of twice per year; once prior to the season and again mid-season. | For untreated or non-potable water used in primary wash. | high |
| #Q005 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Water Testing Locations | agricultural water | Test water at both the source and the point of delivery. | During mandatory water testing for primary wash or irrigation water. | high |
| #Q006 | operational | health | mandatory | Potable Water Tank Cleaning | drinking water, agricultural water | If potable water is stored in a tank, clean the tank to ensure the water remains potable while in storage. | When potable water is stored in a tank prior to final rinse. | high |
| #Q007 | corrective_action | health | mandatory | Corrective Action for Exceeding Coliforms | agricultural water, wastewater | If total coliforms or E. coli in a water sample exceeds maximum levels, further and more effective water treatment is needed. | If water sample fails microbiological standards. | high |
| #Q008 | monitoring | health | mandatory | Discharged Washwaters Pathogen Monitoring | wastewater | Monitor pathogen levels in discharged washwaters as there is a potential for environmental contamination that can compromise the quality of shared water resources. | When washwater is discharged to the environment. | high |
| #Q009 | administrative | treatment | mandatory | Pre-treatment Approval for Weeping Bed Discharge | wastewater | Consult the local MOECC office for the requirements of an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) and speak with other authorities (e.g., municipality, conservation authority, public health) about required approvals. Ensure proper permits and approvals are in place before discharge or starting construction. | When washwater is discharged below the soil surface through a weeping bed. | high |
| #Q010 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Surface Water Discharge Approvals | wastewater | Subject to required approvals under applicable regulations (e.g., Environmental Compliance Approval), washwater may be released into surface water. Consult the local MOECC office about required approvals. This washwater likely requires treatment prior to discharge, and proper permits and approvals must be in place before discharging can occur. | When releasing washwater to surface waters. | high |
| #Q011 | corrective_action | operational | mandatory | Abatement Plan Implementation | wastewater | An abatement plan is a binding legal document, and the steps and timelines identified in the document must be implemented. Maintain records to demonstrate implementation of the plan to the MOECC. | If an abatement plan is required by the MOECC following an inspection. | high |
| #Q012 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Permit to Take Water Measurement and Reporting | agricultural water, other | Once a permit is issued, daily volumes taken must be measured, recorded daily and reported annually. | For withdrawals greater than 50,000 L/day. | high |
| #Q013 | prohibition | treatment | mandatory | Stormwater Separation Prohibition | wastewater | Stormwater is managed differently from washwater and the two streams must be kept separate. | high | |
| #Q014 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Land Application Restrictions in Winter | wastewater, agricultural water | It is unacceptable to apply washwater to saturated, frozen or snow covered land. Irrigation is limited to times of the year when crops are growing. Storage or another disposal method will be required over the winter months. | During winter months or saturated soil conditions. | high |
| #Q015 | operational | operational | mandatory | Treatment System Operational Supervision | wastewater | All systems require someone to monitor and operate the washwater treatment system to prevent treatment failure. | high | |
| #Q016 | design | treatment | mandatory | System Capacity Sizing Requirement | wastewater | The size or hydraulic capacity of any washwater treatment system must be large enough to handle the volume and flow rate of washwater being generated by the facility. | high | |
| #Q017 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Total Water Input Monitoring | other | Install a flow meter to measure the total amount of water that is entering the facility to account for all water uses (e.g., produce washing, equipment cleaning). | high | |
| #Q018 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Washwater Characterization Sampling Schedule | wastewater | When characterizing washwater, take samples at various times to show an overall profile of the water. Collect several samples at the various locations over the course of one day of washing for each crop and periodically through a week, month or washing season. | During the characterization phase of the washwater. | high |
| #Q019 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Regulatory Sample Analysis Accreditation | wastewater | Samples taken for regulatory compliance (e.g., ECA or bylaw) will require an accredited lab to complete the analysis. Use labs certified by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) | When sampling for regulatory compliance. | high |
| #Q020 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Field Meter Calibration Verification | wastewater, agricultural water | Be sure to periodically check the calibration of the field meter against a sample analysis provided by an accredited laboratory. | When using hand-held field meters for operational testing. | high |
| #Q021 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Pre-Sampling Equipment Washing | wastewater, agricultural water | Prior to sampling, wash the collection bottle, bucket and sampling pole using phosphate-free detergent to prevent contamination from site to site and promote the integrity of the representative sample. | Prior to sampling water. | high |
| #Q022 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Sample Bottle Rinsing Procedure | wastewater, agricultural water | Rinse the collection container three times with the washwater that will be sampled... Use the water from the collection container to rinse the sample bottles three times. Do not rinse the bottles containing preservatives (e.g., those used for microorganism analysis such as E. coli). | During sample collection for laboratory analysis. | high |
| #Q023 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Sample Transport Temperature Requirement | wastewater, agricultural water | Place the samples in a cooler and keep them cold (ideally <4°C) but not frozen for transport to the laboratory. | During transport to the laboratory. | high |
| #Q024 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Chain of Custody Use | wastewater, agricultural water | A completed Chain of Custody (COC) form goes with the samples to the laboratory. | When submitting samples to the lab. | high |
| #Q025 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Sample Labeling Requirements | wastewater, agricultural water | Use a permanent marker or pen (with ink that will not run if it gets wet when the bottle is being filled) to fill out the label. | When filling out sample labels. | high |
| #Q026 | design | treatment | mandatory | Design for Maximum Loading Constraints | wastewater | Design treatment systems for the maximum possible flow rates and run time. It is better to oversize the treatment system to provide a factor of safety. | When sizing the capacity of washwater treatment equipment. | high |
| #Q027 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Grazing Prohibition on VFSS | agricultural water, wastewater | Grazing livestock is not permitted on the VFSS area. | When maintaining a Vegetative Filter Strip System. | high |
| #Q028 | prohibition | treatment | mandatory | Woodlot Restriction for Infiltration Area | wastewater | An existing woodlot is not suitable for an infiltration area. | When siting a Vegetative Filter Strip System (VFSS). | high |
| #Q029 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Filter Bag Anti-Freezing Protection | wastewater | During filling, do not allow the filter bags to freeze to ensure consistent performance. If the bags are filled during the winter, place them inside a structure to keep them warm. | When using filter bags to dewater washwater solids during cold weather. | high |
| #Q030 | treatment | operational | mandatory | Settling Tank Accumulated Solids Removal | wastewater | Ensure the tank is deep enough to have both settling and accumulated solids zones. Remove accumulated solids frequently so ongoing settling is not impeded. | During operation of settling tanks. | high |
| #Q031 | operational | treatment | mandatory | End of Season Tank Solids Removal | wastewater | Remove the solids from the tanks shortly after the washing season is over or there is an extended break in production. | At the end of washing season or extended production break. | high |
| #Q032 | corrective_action | treatment | mandatory | Stagnant Tank Water Disposal Procedure | wastewater | If stagnation cannot be avoided, dispose of the stagnant water from the settling tank separately (e.g., land application, haul to a wastewater treatment plant) prior to resuming washing. | When the settling tank becomes stagnant and washing operations resume. | high |
| #Q033 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Coagulant Environmental Safety Obligation | wastewater | If the water is discharged to the environment, the chemicals cannot cause harm to the environment. | When coagulants and flocculants are used and water is discharged. | high |
| #Q034 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Membrane Filter Protection Obligations | wastewater | Avoid physically damaging the membranes with chemicals, excessive pressure or temperature shock. Keep the membranes indoors and do not allow them to freeze (including during storage). | When handling, operating or storing membrane filters. | high |
| #Q035 | treatment | treatment | mandatory | Pre-Disinfection Organic Matter Removal | wastewater, agricultural water | Remove any organic matter before the disinfection step. | Prior to operating disinfection systems (e.g., UV, chlorine, ozone). | high |
| #Q036 | design | operational | mandatory | Ozone Treatment Safety Requirement | wastewater, agricultural water | For safety reasons, an ozone system must have an air handling and ozone destruction unit. | When treating washwater with ozone gas. | high |
| #Q037 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Post-Purchase Equipment Manual Requirement | wastewater | Ensure the supplier provides the operating manuals, spare parts lists, warranty information and conducts training as required by the purchase agreement before making the final payment. | Before making final payment for new washwater treatment equipment. | high |
| #Q038 | operational | operational | mandatory | Washwater Treatment Operation Staffing | wastewater | Identify facility staff that will be responsible and accountable for the operation and maintenance of the washwater treatment system. Ensure there is more than one operator fully trained on all aspects of the system to guarantee coverage when one person is away. | For operation of the washwater treatment facility. | high |
| #Q039 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Spill Reporting Obligation | wastewater | A spill must be reported to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change's Spills Action Centre, 1-800-268-6060. | In the event of a spill incident. | high |
| #Q040 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Washwater Testing Documentation Retention | wastewater | Maintain records of all water quality results (e.g., laboratory reports) whether they are for operational or regulatory purposes | During operation and monitoring of the washwater facility. | high |
| #Q041 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Operator Regulatory Responsibility | other | The operator is responsible for understanding the legislated and regulatory requirements for their operation. | high | |
| #Q042 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | ECA Requirement for Environmental Discharge | wastewater | Agricultural washing operations discharging to ground or surface water are required to obtain an ECA from the MOECC. | When discharging washwater to ground or surface water. | high |
| #Q043 | corrective_action | unknown | mandatory | Non-Compliance Corrective Actions | wastewater | An operation found to be non-compliant must take steps to correct the situation. | When found non-compliant with environmental laws during an inspection. | high |
| #Q044 | design | operational | mandatory | High Rainfall Storage Sizing | wastewater | Storage will be required for periods when there is high rainfall. | When using washwater irrigation systems. | high |
| #Q045 | operational | operational | mandatory | Settling Pond Sediment Maintenance | wastewater | Settling ponds require regular cleaning to remove settled soil. | Maintenance of washwater treatment ponds. | high |
| #Q046 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Laboratory Selection Verification | wastewater | Verify that the laboratory selected is acceptable to the receiver of the sample data. | When utilizing a certified laboratory for sample analysis. | high |
| #Q047 | operational | operational | recommended | Membrane Drying and Fouling Prevention | wastewater | Before storing membranes, fill them with a recommended solution to avoid drying out and prevent biological fouling. | Preparation for long-term membrane filter storage. | high |
| #Q048 | operational | operational | mandatory | On-Site Installation Performance Verification | wastewater | Conduct all performance verification tests outlined in the specification including water quality. | During on-site verification of newly installed treatment equipment. | high |
| #Q049 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Prohibition of Discharge to Surface Waters | drinking water, aquatic life | The discharge of any waste to surface waters is prohibited. | high | |
| #Q050 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | General Coverage Application Filing | wastewater | Dischargers seeking coverage under these General WDRs must file with the appropriate Regional Board: (a) a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with the terms and conditions of these General WDRs or a ROWD, (b) the applicable first annual fee as required by Title 23, CCR, Section 2200, (c) a project map, (d) evidence of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance, and (e) a discharger monitoring plan. | high | |
| #Q051 | operational | operational | mandatory | Wastewater Pond Freeboard Maintenance | wastewater | A minimum freeboard of two feet shall be maintained at all wastewater disposal ponds and wastewater storage ponds. | high | |
| #Q052 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Emergency Noncompliance Reporting Protocol | wastewater | The Discharger shall immediately report any noncompliance potentially endangering public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally to the Regional Board within 24 hours of the time the Discharger becomes aware of the occurrence. A written report shall also be submitted to the Regional Board Executive Officer within five (5) calendar days... | In case of noncompliance endangering public health or environment. | high |
| #Q053 | administrative | operational | mandatory | On-Site Access for Regulatory Inspection | other | The Discharger shall allow the Regional Board or an authorized representative... to: a. Enter upon the Discharger's premises... b. Access and copy... any records... c. Inspect... any facilities, equipment... d. Sample or monitor... for the purposes of assuring compliance. | high | |
| #Q054 | operational | operational | mandatory | Basin Plan Compliance | drinking water, wastewater, agricultural water | These General WDRs require Dischargers to comply with all applicable Basin Plan provisions, including any prohibitions and water quality objectives governing the discharge. | All discharges under the order | high |
| #Q055 | prohibition | treatment | mandatory | Inert Waste List Restrictions | other | Inert solid waste facilities shall only accept inert solid wastes that are listed in Attachment 2 to these General WDRs or that are approved by the Regional Board. | Small Inert Solid Waste Operations | high |
| #Q056 | operational | operational | mandatory | Load Checking Program | other | Inert solid waste facilities shall develop and implement a load checking program to ensure that all the types of waste accepted at the site are in compliance with these General WDRs. | Small Inert Solid Waste Operations | high |
| #Q057 | treatment | treatment | mandatory | Boring Waste Sump Management | other | Discharges of boring waste, drilling mud, and cuttings from well-drilling operations shall be discharged to on-site sumps and shall not contain halogenated solvents. | Boring waste discharge | high |
| #Q058 | design | operational | mandatory | Erosion and Storm Protection | wastewater | All storage and disposal facilities shall be protected against erosion, overland runoff, and other impacts resulting from storm events. | high | |
| #Q059 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Monitoring Laboratory Certification | drinking water, wastewater | Unless otherwise approved... all analyses shall be conducted at a laboratory certified for such analyses by the California Department of Health Services. All analyses shall be conduced in accordance with the latest edition of 'Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for Analysis of Pollutants,' promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). | high | |
| #Q060 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Records Retention Requirement | other | The Discharger shall retain records of all monitoring information including all calibration and maintenance records... for a minimum of three years from the date of the sample, measurement, or report. | high | |
| #Q061 | operational | operational | mandatory | Contingency Plan Development | wastewater | The Discharger shall develop a discharge management plan incorporating contingency measures, should sampling results show violation of water quality standards. | high | |
| #Q062 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Ownership Transfer Notification | other | In the event of any change in control or ownership... the discharger shall notify the succeeding owner or operator of the existence of these General WDRs by letter, a copy of which shall be immediately forwarded to the appropriate Regional Board office. | Change in control or ownership | high |
| #Q063 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Material Change Reporting | wastewater | Prior to any modifications in the Discharger's facility, that would result in a material change in the quality or quantity of waste discharged or any material change in the location of the discharge, the Discharger shall report in writing to the appropriate Regional Board all pertinent information... | Facility modifications resulting in material change | high |
| #Q064 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Pollution and Nuisance Prohibition | wastewater, drinking water, agricultural water | The disposal of wastes shall not cause pollution, contamination, or nuisance as defined in CWC Section 13050. | high | |
| #Q065 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Land Ownership Discharge Restriction | other | Discharge of wastes to lands not owned or controlled by the discharger is prohibited, unless the discharger has a written lease or an agreement with the owner. | high | |
| #Q066 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Hazardous and Designated Waste Prohibition | other | The discharge of waste classified as 'hazardous' or 'designated' as defined in Title 22 CCR, Section 66261 and CWC Section 13173, is prohibited. | high | |
| #Q067 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Groundwater Contamination Spread Prohibition | drinking water | The discharge of waste causing the spread of groundwater contamination is prohibited. | high | |
| #Q068 | operational | operational | mandatory | Facility Access Limitation | other | Access to the facility shall be limited to ensure that all types of inert solid wastes accepted at the site are in compliance with these General WDRs. | Small Inert Solid Waste Operations | high |
| #Q069 | design | treatment | mandatory | Boring Waste Residual Onsite Disposal Standards | other | Residual wastes discharged onsite shall meet the following requirements: (1) the discharge must be located greater than 5 feet above local groundwater level, (2) the discharge must be covered by a minimum of 1 foot of clean soil, and (3) the discharge must be located at least 100 feet from the nearest surface water. | When residual boring wastes are disposed of onsite | high |
| #Q070 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Purge Water Discharge Location and Ponding Prohibition | other | Monitoring well purge water shall be discharged at the monitoring well facility and shall not degrade underlying groundwater. Monitoring well purge water shall not be discharged in a manner causing ponding or threatening a discharge to surface waters. | Monitoring well purge water discharge | high |
| #Q071 | reporting | operational | mandatory | New Site Notification Obligation | other | Dischargers of well development water, boring waste, and clear water discharges shall provide written notice to the Regional Board before initiating any discharge to a new site. | Well development water, boring waste, and clear water discharge categories only | high |
| #Q072 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Document Maintenance on Premises | other | A copy of these General WDRs shall be kept at the discharge facility for reference by operating personnel. Key operating and site management personnel shall be familiar with its contents. | high | |
| #Q073 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Signature and Certification Requirements | other | All reports, NOI, other documents required by these General WDRs, and other information requested by the Regional Board shall be signed by a [specified] person... Any person signing a document under Provision E.17 makes the following certification [detailed in text]. | All document submissions | high |
| #Q074 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Non-Potable Flushing Restriction | drinking water | The discharge of water main, water storage tank, water hydrant pipeline flushing, or hydrostatic testing water from tanks or pipelines that have been used to store or convey any medium other than potable water is prohibited, unless the Discharger has demonstrated to the Regional Board that all residual pollutant concentrations have been reduced to levels below Regional Board Basin Plan groundwater quality objectives. | Discharge from tanks or pipelines used for non-potable media | high |
| #Q075 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Unlisted Inert Waste Prohibition | other | The discharge of wastes at Small Inert Solid Waste Disposal Operations that are not listed in Attachment 2 to these General WDRs or approved by the Regional Board is prohibited. | Small Inert Solid Waste Disposal Operations | high |
| #Q076 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Drilling Waste Sump Closure Obligations | other | At the end of drilling operations, the Discharger shall either: a. Remove all wastes from the sump; or b. Remove all free liquid from the sump and cover residual solid and semi-solid wastes, provided that representative sampling of the sump contents after liquid removal shows residual solid wastes to be nonhazardous. | End of drilling operations | high |
| #Q077 | prohibition | health | mandatory | NAPL Prohibition in Purge Water | other | Discharges of liquids derived from the purging, development, or sampling of groundwater from monitoring wells shall not contain nonaqueous phase liquids (i.e., concentrations of pollutants above the solubility limits). | Purging, development, or sampling of monitoring wells | high |
| #Q078 | operational | operational | mandatory | Proper Operation and Maintenance | wastewater | The Discharger shall properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) at all times to assure compliance with these General WDRs. | high | |
| #Q079 | corrective_action | reporting | mandatory | Corrective Action for Information Omission | other | Where the Discharger becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a ROWD/NOI or submitted incorrect information in an ROWD/NOI or in any report to the Regional Board, it shall promptly submit the required facts or information. | Discovery of incorrect or omitted information | high |
| #Q080 | corrective_action | health | mandatory | Mitigation of Noncompliance Impacts | wastewater | The Discharger shall take all necessary steps to minimize or correct any adverse impact on the environment resulting from noncompliance with these General WDRs, including such accelerated or additional monitoring as may be necessary to determine the nature and impact of the noncompliance. | Occurrence of noncompliance | high |
| #Q081 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Reporting Routine Noncompliance | other | The Discharger shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Provision No. E.19 at the time monitoring reports are submitted. | Submission of routine monitoring reports | high |
| #Q082 | reporting | operational | mandatory | Planned Alteration Notice | wastewater | The Discharger shall give notice to the Regional Board as soon as possible of any planned alterations to the permitted facility that may change the nature or concentration of pollutants in the discharge. | Planned facility alterations | high |
| #Q083 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Increased Monitoring Frequency Reporting | wastewater | If the Discharger monitors any constituent more frequently than required by the General WDRs, the monitoring results shall be submitted. | Voluntary monitoring exceeding minimum frequency | high |
| #Q084 | operational | operational | mandatory | Monitoring Instrument Maintenance | other | All monitoring instruments and devices that are used by the Discharger to fulfill the prescribed monitoring program shall be properly maintained and calibrated as necessary to ensure their continued accuracy. | high | |
| #Q085 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | New Site Data Submission | other | Wells/boring waste and clear water dischargers shall submit the following information before initiation of discharge at a new site: (a) discharge site address and (b) discharge site latitude and longitude (if known). | Before initiation of discharge at a new site | high |
| #Q086 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Asphalt Discharge Restrictions | other | Broken asphalt paving fragments (asphalt shall not be discharged to standing water nor shall it be placed below the highest anticipated groundwater elevation) | Disposal of broken asphalt | high |
| #Q087 | operational | operational | mandatory | Discharge Violation Prevention | drinking water, wastewater, agricultural water, aquatic life, recreational water, other | The Discharger shall take all reasonable steps to prevent any discharge in violation of these General WDRs. | high | |
| #Q088 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Monitoring and Reporting Compliance | drinking water, wastewater, agricultural water, aquatic life, recreational water, other | The Discharger shall comply with Monitoring and Reporting Program for Water Quality Order No. 2003-0003-DWQ, the approved DMP, and any revisions as prescribed thereto by the Regional Board Executive Officer. | high | |
| #Q089 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Condition Stay Prohibition | other | The filing of a request by the Discharger for an Order to modify, revoke and reissue, or terminate the filing of or a notice of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any condition of these General WDRs. | Applies when filing modification or termination requests | high |
| #Q090 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Monitoring Record Specifications | other | Records of monitoring information shall include the following: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements, b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements, c. The date(s) analyses were performed, d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses, e. The analytical techniques or method used, and f. The results of such analyses. | Standard for all monitoring information records | high |
| Req ID | Category | Intent | Legal Status | Name | Subdomain(s) | Limit Type | Limit Value | Context | Conditions | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #P001 | microbiological | health | mandatory | total coliforms | other | requirement | 0 CFU/100 mL | Potable water requires a total coliform count of 0 CFU/100 mL | Final rinse water | high |
| #P002 | microbiological | health | mandatory | E. coli | other | requirement | 0 CFU/100 mL | Potable water requires an E. coli count of 0 CFU/100 mL | Final rinse water | high |
| #P003 | microbiological | health | recommended | total coliforms | agricultural water | requirement | < 1000 CFU/100 mL | Irrigation water should have less than 1,000 CFU total coliforms/100 mL | Irrigation water | high |
| #P004 | microbiological | health | recommended | E. coli | agricultural water | requirement | < 100 CFU/100 mL | less than 100 CFU E. coli /100 mL of water | Irrigation water | high |
| #P005 | operational | reporting | mandatory | water withdrawals | other | requirement | > 50000 L/day | A Permit to Take Water (PTTW) from the MOECC is required for withdrawals greater than 50,000 L/day of water | Withdrawals from surface or ground water | high |
| #P006 | design | operational | mandatory | weeping bed discharge | wastewater | requirement | < 10000 L/day | locally approved weeping bed (<10,000 L/day) | Discharging to ground water | high |
| #P007 | design | operational | mandatory | weeping bed discharge | wastewater | requirement | > 10000 L/day | an ECA approved weeping bed (>10,000 L/day) | Discharging to ground water | high |
| #P008 | design | treatment | recommended | final screen openings | wastewater | requirement | <= 100 microns | The final screen should have openings no larger than 100 microns to ensure no large solids pass through and settle in the pipes. | Progressive passive filtration | high |
| #P009 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Annual Treatment Area Threshold - Mosquito Control (Adulticide) | other | requirement | > 6400 acres | Adulticide treatment if more than 6,400 acres during a calendar year | Mosquito and Other Flying Insect Pest Control | high |
| #P010 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Annual Treatment Area Threshold - Weed and Algae Control (Surface Area) | other | requirement | > 80 acres | Treatment during a calendar year if more than 80 acres of water | Weed and Algae Pest Control; Animal Pest Control | high |
| #P011 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Annual Treatment Area Threshold - Weed and Algae Control (Linear Distance) | other | requirement | > 20 linear miles | Treatment during a calendar year if more than 20 linear miles | Weed and Algae Pest Control; Animal Pest Control | high |
| #P012 | operational | reporting | mandatory | NOI Submission Wait Period - ESA Resources | other | requirement | >= 30 days | At least 30 days before any discharge to waters of the United States and/or discharge-related activities that may expose FWS Listed Resources of Concern or NMFS Listed Resources of Concern to pollutants. | Non-emergency discharge involving listed species/habitat | high |
| #P013 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Adverse Incident Oral Notification Deadline | other | requirement | <= 24 hours | This notification must be made by telephone within 24 hours of the Operator becoming aware of the adverse incident | Adverse incident resulting from pesticide discharge | high |
| #P014 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Adverse Incident Written Report Deadline | other | requirement | <= 30 days | within 30 days of a reportable adverse incident pursuant to Part 6.4.1.1 Operators must provide a written report | Reportable adverse incident | high |
| #P015 | chemical | operational | mandatory | pH Range - Alum Use (Massachusetts) | aquatic life | requirement | 6.5 - 8.3 pH | The pH of the pond or lake water must be maintained within a pH range of 6.5 - 8.3 to minimize potential aluminum solubility and toxicity. | Massachusetts - Alum use in Weed and Algae Pest Control | high |
| #P016 | chemical | health | mandatory | Total DDT and Metabolites Standard (Sandia Pueblo) | aquatic life | requirement | 0.001 ug/L | Wildlife Habitat beneficial use Total DDT and Metabolites standard of 0.001 ug/L | Indian Country - Pueblo of Sandia surface waters | high |
| #P017 | chemical | health | mandatory | Copper (dissolved) irrigation compliance limit (Washington) | agricultural water | MAC | 25 ug/l | the Project proponent must ensure that the pesticide concentrations do not exceed the following limits at the point of compliance: Copper (dissolved) 25 ug/l | Washington State Irrigation System Aquatic Weed Control | high |
| #P018 | physical | health | mandatory | Dissolved Oxygen post-treatment limit (Washington) | aquatic life | requirement | <= 0.2 mg/L | The post-treatment dissolved oxygen level must not be lower than 0.2 mg/L below the mandatory single pre-treatment measurement | Washington State Algae Control (full-waterbody treatment) | high |
| #P019 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Recordkeeping retention period | other | requirement | >= 3 years | Operators must retain any records required under this permit for at least 3 years after the Operator's coverage under this permit expires or is terminated. | All Operators | high |
| #P020 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Small Entity Population Threshold | other | requirement | <= 10000 population | Small Entity... is any (1) public entity that serves a population of 10,000 or less | Decision-maker entity classification | high |
| #P021 | chemical | health | mandatory | Chlorine Receiving Water Limitation (Freshwater) | aquatic life | MAC | 20 µg/L | Maximum Daily Effluent Limitation for Chlorine based on U.S. EPA's Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Freshwater Aquatic Life Protection. | Freshwater receiving waters | high |
| #P022 | chemical | health | mandatory | Chlorine Receiving Water Limitation (Marine) | aquatic life | MAC | 10 µg/L | Maximum Daily Effluent Limitation for Chlorine based on California Ocean Plan. | Saltwater/Marine receiving waters | high |
| #P023 | chemical | health | mandatory | Dissolved Saltwater Copper Limitation | aquatic life | MAC | 3.1 µg/L | Dissolved Saltwater Copper Chronic limit based on California Toxics Rule. | Saltwater where salinity is >= 10 parts per thousand 95% of the time. | high |
| #P024 | microbiological | health | mandatory | Pf CL145A-S Receiving Water Limitation | aquatic life | MAC | 6 mg Active Ingredient/Liter | Maximum Daily Effluent Limitation for Pseudomonas fluorescens strain CL145A cells and spent fermentation media. | Applicable to all authorized receiving waters. | high |
| #P025 | physical | health | mandatory | Temperature Increase Limit | aquatic life | requirement | <= 5 ºF | The ambient temperature shall not increase more than 5ºF. | Outside the treatment area. | high |
| #P026 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Application Notice Lead Time | other | requirement | >= 90 days | The Discharger must submit a complete application at least 90 days before the expected application of pesticides. | To obtain authorization under this Order. | high |
| #P027 | operational | operational | mandatory | Corrective Action Implementation Deadline | other | requirement | <= 60 days | If the Discharger determines that changes to control measures are necessary, the Discharger shall make such changes within 60 days. | Following an unauthorized release, limit excursion, or maintenance failure. | high |
| #P028 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Record Retention Period | other | requirement | >= 3 years | The Discharger shall retain records of all monitoring information for a period of at least three (3) years. | From the date of sample, measurement, report or application. | high |
| #P029 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Minimum Monitoring Sample Size | other | requirement | 6 samples | Minimum number of samples required to characterize the effects of biological pesticide or residual chemical pesticide discharge. | If applying six or more times a year for each environmental setting. | high |
| #P030 | chemical | health | mandatory | Chlorine Receiving Water Limitation (Freshwater Monthly Average) | aquatic life | MAC | 10 µg/L | Monthly Average limitation for Chlorine residual in freshwater to protect aquatic life. | Freshwater receiving waters | high |
| #P031 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Adverse Incident Written Report Deadline | other | requirement | 5 days | Written submission following an adverse incident notification. | Within five days of the time the Discharger becomes aware of the noncompliance. | high |
| #P032 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Monitoring Location Sample Threshold | other | requirement | >= 10 percent | Monitoring required at 10 percent of all application areas or six application areas, whichever is greater. | Visual and biological/chemical monitoring program | high |
| #P033 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Sampling Depth | other | requirement | 3 feet | Samples shall be collected at three feet below the surface, or mid-depth if water body is less than six feet deep. | Grab samples or in situ probe measurements | high |
| #P034 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Annual Report Due Date | other | requirement | March 1 date | Annual monitoring reports for the period January 1 through December 31. | Submitted to the Deputy Director or designee | high |
| #P035 | operational | reporting | mandatory | APAP Public Comment Period | other | requirement | 30 days | The APAP must be posted on the State Water Board's website for public comment prior to approval. | Part of the permit coverage effective process | high |
| #P036 | chemical | health | mandatory | Copper (Dissolved Freshwater) Chronic Limit | aquatic life | MAC | 0.960exp{0.8545 [ln(hardness)] - 1.702} µg/L | Calculated limit for freshwater chronic dissolved copper based on ambient hardness. | Freshwater where salinity is <= 1 ppt 95 percent or more of the time. | high |
| #P037 | physical | operational | mandatory | Salinity Threshold for Freshwater Criteria | other | requirement | <= 1 part per thousand | Determines when freshwater copper criteria apply. | 95 percent or more of the time. | high |
| #P038 | physical | operational | mandatory | Salinity Threshold for Saltwater Criteria | other | requirement | >= 10 part per thousand | Determines when saltwater copper criteria apply. | 95 percent or more of the time. | high |
| #P039 | chemical | operational | mandatory | Maximum Ambient Hardness for Copper Calculation | aquatic life | requirement | 400 mg/L as calcium carbonate | For waters with hardness over this value, 400 mg/L shall be used in the CTR copper formula. | When actual ambient hardness exceeds 400 mg/L. | high |
| #P040 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Oral Noncompliance Notification Deadline | other | requirement | <= 24 hours | Noncompliance that may endanger health or the environment must be reported orally within this timeframe. | From the time the Discharger becomes aware of the circumstances. | high |
| #P041 | operational | operational | mandatory | Background Monitoring Lead Time | other | requirement | within 24 hours | Background samples shall be collected in the application area or target area within 24-hours before application. | Prior to pesticide application. | high |
| #P042 | operational | operational | mandatory | Event Monitoring Deadline | other | requirement | <= 24 hours | Event monitoring samples shall be collected downstream ... immediately after ... but shall not exceed 24 hours after the application event. | Immediately following application event. | high |
| #P043 | operational | operational | mandatory | Post-Event Monitoring Deadline | other | requirement | <= 1 week | Post-event samples shall be collected ... within one week after project completion or when treatment is complete. | After project/treatment completion. | high |
| #P044 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Toxic Chemical Release Reporting Deadline | other | requirement | 15 days | The Discharger shall report ... any toxic chemical or pesticide release data ... within 15 days of reporting the data to the Commission. | Following report to the State Emergency Response Commission. | high |
| #P045 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Linear Regression Calibration - Minimum Data Points | other | requirement | >= 4 data points | Calculate the linear regression equation from the minimum of four data points (i.e., C1=0 and three spiked samples). | For quantifying Pf CL145A-S concentration from turbidity. | high |
| #P046 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Pf CL145A-S Concentration Bracketing - Minimum Samples | other | requirement | >= 3 samples | Apportion a minimum of three samples of known volume of water to be treated into clean plastic cups. | Preparation for linear regression calibration. | high |
| #P047 | operational | operational | mandatory | Pre-project inspection rate | other | requirement | >= 5 percent | County agricultural commissioners conduct pre-project inspections on a minimum percentage of projects. | During the Use Permit permitting process. | high |
| #P048 | operational | operational | mandatory | Instrument calibration frequency | other | requirement | >= 1 year | The Discharger shall maintain and calibrate all monitoring and analysis instruments at least once per year. | To ensure continued accuracy of prescribed monitoring program. | high |
| Req ID | Category | Name | Context | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #D001 | SWRCB | State Water Resources Control Board | high | |
| #D002 | ROWD | report of waste discharge | high | |
| #D003 | Regional Board | Regional Water Quality Control Board | high | |
| #D004 | Basin Plan | Water Quality Control Plan | high | |
| #D005 | TTWQ | Threat to Water Quality | high | |
| #D006 | CCR | California Code of Regulations | high | |
| #D007 | Discharges with the lowest TTWQ | those discharges of waste that could degrade water quality without violating water quality objectives or cause a minor impairment of designated beneficial uses. | high | |
| #D008 | NOI | Notice of Intent | high | |
| #D009 | CEQA | California Environmental Quality Act | high | |
| #D010 | monitoring well facility | A facility where monitoring well(s) have been installed to monitor the migration or levels of a pollutant or the effects and/or migration of a particular discharge. | high | |
| #D011 | DMP | discharge monitoring plan | high | |
| #D012 | MSDS | Material Safety Data Sheets | high | |
| #D013 | Well Development Discharge | any discharge of water to land during the development of a water well. | high | |
| #D014 | Monitoring Well Purge Water Discharge | any discharge of well water to land in the immediate vicinity of the monitoring well site during monitoring well sampling. | high | |
| #D015 | Boring Waste Discharge | any discharge of drilling mud and cuttings from well-drilling operations or any other borings in uncontaminated soils. | high | |
| #D016 | Water main, storage tank, and hydrant flushing discharges | discharges of potable or untreated clear water to land from water line and tank flushing operations. | high | |
| #D017 | Pipeline and Tank Hydrostatic Testing Discharges | discharges of potable or untreated clear water to land from hydrostatic testing of pipelines and tanks. | high | |
| #D018 | Commercial and Public Swimming Pool Discharges | discharges of swimming pool water to land. | high | |
| #D019 | Small Temporary Dewatering Projects | projects that discharge groundwater to land from small construction projects, excavation projects, or dewatering of underground utility vaults. | high | |
| #D020 | Small Inert Solid Waste Disposal Operations | operations or facilities, covering two acres of land or less, that accept wastes, which do not contain hazardous waste or soluble pollutants at concentrations in excess of applicable water quality objectives and do not contain significant quantities of decomposable waste. | high | |
| #D021 | Cooling Discharge | non-contact cooling water discharge, air conditioner condensate discharge, discharge from evaporators, and discharge from heat exchangers. | high | |
| #D022 | USEPA | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | high | |
| #D023 | CWC | California Water Code | high | |
| #D024 | Waters of the State | as defined in CWC Section 13050(e) | high | |
| #D025 | lowest Complexity rating | Low threat discharges that do not require any chemical, biological, or physical treatment | high | |
| #D026 | Regional Board Executive Officer | Regional Board Executive Officer or designee | high | |
| #D027 | nonaqueous phase liquids | concentrations of pollutants above the solubility limits | high | |
| #D028 | appropriate Regional Board | the Regional Board that regulates discharges of pollutants to waters of the State for the area that the proposed discharge will occur | high | |
| #D029 | Biological Resources | As defined by the CEQA, Environmental Checklist Form, Title 14, California Code of Regulation, Appendix G, Section IV | high | |
| #D030 | Aesthetics | As defined by the CEQA, Environmental Checklist Form, Title 14, California Code of Regulation, Appendix G, Section I | high | |
| #D031 | Cultural Resources | As defined by the CEQA, Environmental Checklist Form, Title 14, California Code of Regulation, Appendix G, Section V | high | |
| #D032 | Air Quality | As defined by the CEQA, Environmental Checklist Form, Title 14, California Code of Regulation, Appendix G, Section III | high | |
| #D033 | MUN | municipal supply | high | |
| #D034 | IND | industrial service supply | high | |
| #D035 | PROC | industrial process supply | high | |
| #D036 | FRESH | fresh water replenishment | high | |
| #D037 | GWR | groundwater recharge | high | |
| #D038 | AGR | agricultural supply | high | |
| #D039 | pollution, contamination, or nuisance | as defined in CWC Section 13050 | high | |
| #D040 | hazardous or designated | as defined in Title 22 CCR, Section 66261 and CWC Section 13173 | high | |
| #D041 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) | is the amount of oxygen needed to break down the organic material in a sample. | high | |
| #D042 | Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD) | is the measurement of the amount of oxygen used to breakdown the carbon portion of organic matter. | high | |
| #D043 | Debris | is the larger undesired material in washwater such as sticks, rocks and culls. | high | |
| #D044 | Dissolved Oxygen (DO) | is a measure of the amount of gaseous oxygen which is dissolved in water. | high | |
| #D045 | Electrical Conductivity (EC) | is a measure of the ability for a sample to conduct electricity. | high | |
| #D046 | Nutrients | (e.g., nitrogen and phosphorus) are necessary for plant growth but can negatively impact water quality if released to the environment. | high | |
| #D047 | Organic Matter | is a measure of the organic material (from soil, plants and animals) in a sample. | high | |
| #D048 | Oxidation/Reduction Potential | is a measure of the reactivity of a sample. | high | |
| #D049 | pH | is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a sample. | high | |
| #D050 | PLC | is a programmable logic controller used to monitor and operate washwater treatment equipment/systems. | high | |
| #D051 | Total Kjeldhal Nitrogen (TKN) | is a combination of both organic nitrogen and ammonium/ammonia. | high | |
| #D052 | Total Phosphorus (TP) | is the sum of all forms of phosphorus. | high | |
| #D053 | Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) | is the portion of solids that will travel through a filter. | high | |
| #D054 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | is the portion of total solids which can be caught by a filter. | high | |
| #D055 | Total solids | is a measure of the solid material in a sample. | high | |
| #D056 | Turbidity | is a measure of the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid. It is normally measured by Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU). | high | |
| #D057 | Washwater | is water that has been used to wash, flume or cool produce. It may contain soil, plant material and other debris. | high | |
| #D058 | Assimilative capacity | refers to the ability of a water body to receive treated washwater without comprising its overall quality. | high | |
| #D059 | The Coanda effect | is the process of flowing water wrapping around the surface of the sieve, which then separates the water from the debris. | high | |
| #D060 | ACUTE TOXICITY | Expressed in Toxic Units Acute (TUa) | high | |
| #D061 | ALL FORMS OF MARINE LIFE | includes all life stages of all marine species. | high | |
| #D062 | AREA PRODUCTION FOREGONE (APF) | also known as habitat production foregone, is an estimate of the area that is required to produce (replace) the same amount of larvae or propagules* that are removed via entrainment at a desalination facilities* intakes. APF is calculated by multiplying the proportional mortality* by the source water body,* which are both determined using an empirical transport model.* | high | |
| #D063 | AREAS OF SPECIAL BIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE (ASBS) | are those areas designated by the State Water Board as ocean areas requiring protection of species or biological communities to the extent that maintenance of natural water quality is assured. All Areas of Special Biological Significance are also classified as a subset of STATE WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AREAS.* ASBS are also referred to as State Water Quality Protection Areas* - Areas of Special Biological Significance (SWQPA-ASBS). | high | |
| #D064 | BACTERIA WATER QUALITY OBJECTIVE(S) | are the bacteria water quality objectives set forth in Chapter II.B.1.a.(1). | high | |
| #D065 | BASIN PLAN | is a water quality control plan that consists of a designation or establishment for the waters within a specified area of all of the following: (1) Beneficial uses to be protected, (2) Water quality objectives, (3) A program of implementation needed for achieving water quality objectives. | high | |
| #D066 | BRINE | is the byproduct of desalinated* water having a salinity* concentration greater than a desalination facility's* intake source water. | high | |
| #D067 | BRINE MIXING ZONE | is the area where salinity* may exceed 2.0 parts per thousand above natural background salinity,* or the concentration of salinity* approved as part of an alternative receiving water limitation. The standard brine mixing zone shall not exceed 100 meters (328 feet) laterally from the points of discharge and throughout the water column. An alternative brine mixing zone, if approved as described in chapter III.M.3.d, shall not exceed 200 meters (656 feet) laterally from the points of discharge and throughout the water column. The brine mixing zone is an allocated impact zone where there may be toxic effects on marine life due to elevated salinity. | high | |
| #D068 | CALENDAR MONTH(S) | is a period of time from a day of one month to the day before the corresponding day of the next month if the corresponding day exists, or if not to the last day of the next month (e.g. from January 1 to January 31, from June 15 to July 14, or from January 31 to February 28). | high | |
| #D069 | CHLORDANE | shall mean the sum of chlordane-alpha, chlordane-gamma, chlordenealpha, chlordene-gamma, nonachlor-alpha, nonachlor-gamma, and oxychlordane. | high | |
| #D070 | CHRONIC TOXICITY | This parameter shall be used to measure the acceptability of waters for supporting a healthy marine biota until improved methods are developed to evaluate biological response. | high | |
| #D071 | DDT | shall mean the sum of 4,4'DDT, 2,4'DDT, 4,4'DDE, 2,4'DDE, 4,4'DDD, and 2,4'DDD. | high | |
| #D072 | DEGRADE | Degradation shall be determined by comparison of the waste field and reference site(s) for characteristic species diversity, population density, contamination, growth anomalies, debility, or supplanting of normal species by undesirable plant and animal species. Degradation occurs if there are significant* differences in any of three major biotic groups, namely, demersal fish, benthic invertebrates, or attached algae. Other groups may be evaluated where benthic species are not affected, or are not the only ones affected. | high | |
| #D073 | DESALINATION FACILITY | is an industrial facility that processes water to remove salts and other components from the source water to produce water that is less saline than the source water. | high | |
| #D074 | DICHLOROBENZENES | shall mean the sum of 1,2- and 1,3-dichlorobenzene. | high | |
| #D075 | DOWNSTREAM OCEAN WATERS | shall mean waters downstream with respect to ocean currents. | high | |
| #D076 | DREDGED MATERIAL | Any material* excavated or dredged from the navigable waters of the United States, including material* otherwise referred to as 'spoil'. | high | |
| #D077 | EELGRASS BEDS | are aggregations of the aquatic plant species of the genus Zostera . | high | |
| #D078 | EMPIRICAL TRANSPORT MODEL (ETM) | is a methodology for determining the spatial area known as the source water body* that contains the source water population, which are the organisms that are at risk of entrainment as determined by factors that may include but are not limited to biological, hydrodynamic, and oceanographic data. ETM can also be used to estimate proportional mortality,* Pm. | high | |
| #D079 | ENCLOSED BAYS | are indentations along the coast which enclose an area of oceanic water within distinct headlands or harbor works. Enclosed bays include all bays where the narrowest distance between headlands or outermost harbor works is less than 75 percent of the greatest dimension of the enclosed portion of the bay. This definition includes but is not limited to: Humboldt Bay, Bodega Harbor, Tomales Bay, Drakes Estero, San Francisco Bay, Morro Bay, Los Angeles Harbor, Upper and Lower Newport Bay, Mission Bay, and San Diego Bay. | high | |
| #D080 | ENDOSULFAN | shall mean the sum of endosulfan-alpha and -beta and endosulfan sulfate. | high | |
| #D081 | ESTUARIES AND COASTAL LAGOONS | are waters at the mouths of streams that serve as mixing zones for fresh and ocean* waters during a major portion of the year. Mouths of streams that are temporarily separated from the ocean by sandbars shall be considered as estuaries. Estuarine waters will generally be considered to extend from a bay or the open ocean to the upstream limit of tidal action but may be considered to extend seaward if significant* mixing of fresh and salt water occurs in the open coastal waters. The waters described by this definition include but are not limited to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta as defined by section 12220 of the California Water Code, Suisun Bay, Carquinez Strait downstream to Carquinez Bridge, and appropriate areas of the Smith, Klamath, Mad, Eel, Noyo, and Russian Rivers. | high | |
| #D082 | FEASIBLE | for the purposes of chapter III.M, shall mean capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social, and technological factors. | high | |
| #D083 | FLOW AUGMENTATION | is a type of in-plant dilution and occurs when a desalination facility* withdraws additional source water for the specific purpose of diluting brine* prior to discharge. | high | |
| #D084 | FULL CAPTURE SYSTEM | is a treatment control*, or series of treatment controls*, including but not limited to, a multi-benefit project* or a low-impact development control* that traps all particles that are 5 mm or greater, and has a design treatment capacity that is either: a) of not less than the peak flow rate, Q, resulting from a oneyear, one-hour, storm in the subdrainage area, or b) appropriately sized to, and designed to carry at least the same flows as, the corresponding storm drain. | high | |
| #D085 | FULL CAPTURE SYSTEM EQUIVALENCY | is the Trash* load that would be reduced if full capture systems* were installed, operated, and maintained for all storm drains that capture runoff from the relevant areas of land (priority land uses*, significant trash generating areas*, facilities or sites regulated by NPDES permits for discharges of storm water* associated with industrial activity, or specific land uses or areas that generate substantial amounts of Trash*, as applicable). | high | |
| #D086 | GEOMETRIC MEAN (GM) | is a type of mean or average that indicates the central tendency or typical value of a set of numbers by using the product of their values (as opposed to the arithmetic mean which uses their sum). The geometric mean is defined as the nth root of the product of n numbers. The formula is expressed as: GM = n\/x1x2...xn, where x is the sample value and n is the number of samples taken. | high | |
| #D087 | GRAYWATER | is drainage from galley, dishwasher, shower, laundry, bath, and lavatory wash basin sinks, and water fountains, but does not include drainage from toilets, urinals, hospitals, or cargo spaces. | high | |
| #D088 | HALOMETHANES | shall mean the sum of bromoform, bromomethane (methyl bromide) and chloromethane (methyl chloride). | high | |
| #D089 | HCH | shall mean the sum of the alpha, beta, gamma (lindane) and delta isomers of hexachlorocyclohexane. | high | |
| #D090 | INDICATOR BACTERIA | includes total coliform bacteria, fecal coliform bacteria (or E. coli ), and/or Enterococcus bacteria. | high | |
| #D091 | IN-KIND MITIGATION | is when the habitat or species lost is the same as what is replaced through mitigation. | high | |
| #D092 | INSTITUTIONAL CONTROLS | are non-structural best management practices (i.e., no structures are involved) that may include, but not be limited to, street sweeping, sidewalk Trash* bins, collection of the Trash*, anti-litter educational and outreach programs, producer take-back for packaging, and ordinances. | high | |
| #D093 | INITIAL DILUTION | is the process which results in the rapid and irreversible turbulent mixing of wastewater with ocean water around the point of discharge. | high | |
| #D094 | KELP BEDS | are aggregations of marine algae of the order Laminariales, including species in the genera Macrocystis, Nereocystis, and Pelagophycus . Kelp beds include the total foliage canopy throughout the water column. | high | |
| #D095 | LARGE PASSENGER VESSELS | are vessels of 300 gross registered tons or greater engaged in carrying passengers for hire. | high | |
| #D096 | LOW-IMPACT DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS | treatment controls* that employ natural and constructed features that reduce the rate of storm water* runoff, filter out pollutants, facilitate storm water* storage onsite, infiltrate storm water* into the ground to replenish groundwater supplies, or improve the quality of receiving groundwater and surface water. (See Water Code 10564.) | high | |
| #D097 | LOEC | is the lowest observed effect concentration or the lowest concentration of effluent that causes observable adverse effects in exposed test organisms. | high | |
| #D098 | MARICULTURE | is the culture of algae, plants, and animals in marine waters independent of any pollution source. | high | |
| #D099 | MARINE MANAGED AREAS | are named, discrete geographic marine or estuarine areas along the California coast designated by law or administrative action, and intended to protect, conserve, or otherwise manage a variety of resources and their uses. | high | |
| #D100 | MARKET SQUID NURSURIES | are comprised of numerous egg capsules, each containing approximately 200 developing embryos, attached in clusters or mops to sandy substrate with moderate water flow. Market squid ( Doryteuthis opalescens ) nurseries occur at a wide range of depths; however, mop densities are greatest in shallow, nearshore waters between ten and 100 meters (328 feet) deep. | high | |
| #D101 | MATERIAL | (a) In common usage: (1) the substance or substances of which a thing is made or composed (2) substantial; (b) For purposes of this Ocean Plan relating to waste disposal, dredging and the disposal of dredged material* and fill, MATERIAL means matter of any kind or description which is subject to regulation as waste, or any material dredged from the navigable waters of the United States. See also, DREDGED MATERIAL.* For the purposes of chapter III.M.2.d, materials relates to the common usage in (a). | high | |
| #D102 | METHOD DETECTION LIMIT (MDL) | is the minimum concentration of a substance that can be measured and reported with 99% confidence that the analyte concentration is greater than zero, as defined in 40 CFR PART 136 Appendix B. | high | |
| #D103 | MINIMUM LEVEL (ML) | is the concentrations at which the entire analytical system must give a recognizable signal and acceptable calibration point. The ML is the concentration in a sample that is equivalent to the concentration of the lowest calibration standard analyzed by a specific analytical procedure, assuming that all the method-specified sample weights, volumes and processing steps have been followed. | high | |
| #D104 | MULTI-BENEFIT PROJECT | is a treatment control* project designed to achieve any of the benefits set forth in section 10562, subdivision (d) of the Water Code. Examples include projects designed to: infiltrate, recharge or store storm water* for beneficial reuse; develop or enhance habitat and open space through storm water* and nonstorm water management; and/or reduce storm water* and non-storm water runoff volume. | high | |
| #D105 | MULTIPORT DIFFUSERS | are linear structures consisting of spaced ports or nozzles that are installed on submerged marine outfalls. For the purposes of chapter III.M, multiport diffusers discharge brine* waste into an ambient receiving water body and enable rapid mixing, dispersal, and dilution of brine* within a relatively small area. | high | |
| #D106 | MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) | has the same meaning set forth in 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 122.26(b)(8). | high | |
| #D107 | NATURAL BACKGROUND SALINITY | is the salinity* at a location that results from naturally occurring processes and is without apparent human influence. | high | |
| #D108 | NATURAL LIGHT | Reduction of natural light may be determined by the Regional Board by measurement of light transmissivity or total irradiance, or both, according to the monitoring needs of the Regional Board. | high | |
| #D109 | NO DISCHARGE ZONE (NDZ) | is an area in which both treated and untreated sewage discharges from vessels are prohibited. Within NDZ boundaries, vessel operators are required to retain their sewage discharges onboard for disposal at sea (beyond three miles from shore) or onshore at a pump-out facility. | high | |
| #D110 | NON-STORM WATER DISCHARGE | is any runoff that is not the result of a precipitation event. This is often referred to as 'dry weather flow.' | high | |
| #D111 | OCEAN WATERS | are the territorial marine waters of the State as defined by California law to the extent these waters are outside of enclosed bays,* estuaries, and coastal lagoons.* If a discharge outside the territorial waters of the State could affect the quality of the waters of the State, the discharge may be regulated to assure no violation of the Ocean Plan will occur in ocean waters. | high | |
| #D112 | OCEANGOING VESSELS | (i.e., oceangoing ships) means commercial vessels of 300 gross registered tons or more calling on California ports or places, excluding active military vessels. | high | |
| #D113 | OILY BILGE WATER | includes bilge water that contains used lubrication oils, oil sludge and slops, fuel and oil sludge, used oil, used fuel and fuel filters, and oily waste. | high | |
| #D114 | OUT-OF-KIND MITIGATION | is when the habitat or species lost is different than what is replaced through mitigation. | high | |
| #D115 | PAHs (polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons) | shall mean the sum of acenaphthylene, anthracene, 1,2-benzanthracene, 3,4-benzofluoranthene, benzo[k]fluoranthene, 1,12-benzoperylene, benzo[a]pyrene, chrysene, dibenzo[ah]anthracene, fluorene, indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene, phenanthrene and pyrene. | high | |
| #D116 | PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) | shall mean the sum of chlorinated biphenyls whose analytical characteristics resemble those of Aroclor-1016, Aroclor-1221, Aroclor1232, Aroclor-1242, Aroclor-1248, Aroclor-1254 and Aroclor-1260. | high | |
| #D117 | PERMITTING AUTHORITY | means the State Water Board or Regional Water Board, whichever issues the permit. | high | |
| #D118 | PREPRODUCTION PLASTIC | has the same meaning set forth in section 13367(a) of the Water Code. | high | |
| #D119 | PRIORITY LAND USES | developed sites, facilities, or land uses (i.e., not simply zoned land uses) within the MS4* permittee's jurisdiction from which discharges of Trash* are regulated by this Ocean Plan as follows: (1) High-density residential: all land uses with at least ten (10) developed dwelling units/acre. (2) Industrial : land uses where the primary activities on the developed parcels involve product manufacture, storage, or distribution... (3) Commercial : land uses where the primary activities... involve the sale or transfer of goods or services... (4) Mixed urban... (5) Public transportation stations... | high | |
| #D120 | PROPAGULES | are structures that are capable of propagating an organism to the next stage in its life cycle via dispersal. Dispersal is the movement of individuals from their birth site to their reproductive grounds. | high | |
| #D121 | PROPORTIONAL MORTALITY, Pm | is percentage of larval organisms or propagules* in the source water body* that is expected to be entrained at a desalination facility's* intake. It is assumed that all entrained larvae or propagules* die as a result of entrainment. | high | |
| #D122 | RECEIVING WATER | for permitted storm water discharges and nonpoint sources, should be measured at the point of discharge(s), in the surf zone immediately where runoff from an outfall meets the ocean water (a.k.a., at point zero). | high | |
| #D123 | REFERENCE SYSTEM | is a watershed or waterbody segment determined by the Water Board to be minimally disturbed by anthropogenic stresses but otherwise is representative of conditions of the assessed site, watershed, or water body segment. | high | |
| #D124 | SALINITY | is a measure of the dissolved salts in a volume of water. For the purposes of this Plan, salinity shall be measured using a standard method approved by the regional water board (e.g. Standard Method 2520 B, EPA Method 120.1, EPA Method 160.1) and reported in parts per thousand (ppt). | high | |
| #D125 | SEAWATER | salt water that is in or from the ocean. For the purposes chapter III.M, seawater includes tidally influenced waters in coastal estuaries and coastal lagoons* and underground salt water beneath the seafloor, beach, or other contiguous land with hydrologic connectivity to the ocean. | high | |
| #D126 | SENSITIVE HABITATS | for the purposes of this Plan, are kelp beds,* rocky substrate, surfgrass beds,* eelgrass beds,* oyster beds, spawning grounds for state or federally managed species, market squid nurseries,* or other habitats in need of special protection as determined by the Water Boards. | high | |
| #D127 | SHELLFISH | are organisms identified by the California Department of Public Health as shellfish for public health purposes (i.e., mussels, clams and oysters). | high | |
| #D128 | SIGNIFICANT difference | is defined as a statistically significant difference in the means of two distributions of sampling results at the 95 percent confidence level. | high | |
| #D129 | SIGNIFICANT TRASH GENERATING AREAS | means all locations or facilities within the Department's jurisdiction where Trash* accumulates in substantial amounts, such as: (1) Highway on- and off-ramps... (2) Rest areas and park-and-rides. (3) State highways... (4) Mainline highway segments... | high | |
| #D130 | SINGLE SAMPLE MAXIMUM (SSM) | is a maximum value not to be exceeded in any single sample. | high | |
| #D131 | SOURCE WATER BODY | is the spatial area that contains the organisms that are at risk of entrainment at a desalination facility* as determined by factors that may include, but are not limited to, biological, hydrodynamic, and oceanographic data. | high | |
| #D132 | STATE WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AREAS (SWQPAs) | are nonterrestrial marine or estuarine areas designated to protect marine species or biological communities from an undesirable alteration in natural water quality. All Areas of Special Biological Significance (ASBS)* that were previously designated by the State Water Board in Resolutions 74-28, 74-32, and 75-61 are now also classified as a subset of State Water Quality Protection Areas and require special protections afforded by this Plan. | high | |
| #D133 | STATE WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AREAS - GENERAL PROTECTION (SWQPA-GP) | designated by the State Water Board to protect marine species and biological communities from an undesirable alteration in natural water quality within State Marine Parks and State Marine Conservation Areas. | high | |
| #D134 | STATISTICAL THRESHOLD VALUE (STV) | for the bacteria water quality objective* is a set value that approximates the 90th percentile of the water quality distribution of a bacterial population. The STV* for the bacteria water quality objective* is 110 cfu/100mL. | high | |
| #D135 | STORM WATER | has the same meaning set forth in 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 122.26(b)(13) (Nov. 16, 1990). | high | |
| #D136 | SUBSURFACE INTAKE | for the purposes of chapter III.M, is an intake withdrawing seawater* from the area beneath the ocean floor or beneath the surface of the earth inland from the ocean. | high | |
| #D137 | SURFGRASS BEDS | are aggregations of marine flowering plants of the genus Phyllospadix . | high | |
| #D138 | TCDD EQUIVALENTS | shall mean the sum of the concentrations of chlorinated dibenzodioxins (2,3,7,8-CDDs) and chlorinated dibenzofurans (2,3,7,8-CDFs) multiplied by their respective toxicity factors, as shown in the table [in Appendix I]. | high | |
| #D139 | TRASH | means all improperly discarded solid material from any production, manufacturing, or processing operation including, but not limited to, products, product packaging, or containers constructed of plastic, steel, aluminum, glass, paper, or other synthetic or natural materials. | high | |
| #D140 | TRASH PROVISIONS | are the water quality objective for Trash*, as well as the prohibition of discharge set forth in Chapter III.I and implementation requirements set forth in Chapter III.L herein. | high | |
| #D141 | TREATMENT CONTROLS | structural best management practices to either (a) remove pollutants and/or solids from storm water* runoff, wastewater, or effluent, or (b) capture, infiltrate or reuse storm water* runoff, wastewater, or effluent. Treatment controls include full capture systems* and low-impact development controls*. | high | |
| #D142 | WASTE | As used in this Plan, waste includes a discharger's total discharge, of whatever origin, i.e., gross, not net, discharge. | high | |
| #D143 | WATER RECLAMATION | The treatment of wastewater to render it suitable for reuse, the transportation of treated wastewater to the place of use, and the actual use of treated wastewater for a direct beneficial use or controlled use that would not otherwise occur. | high | |
| #D144 | WQS VARIANCE | A water quality standards variance , as defined by 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 131.3(o), is a time-limited designated use and criterion for a specific pollutant(s) or water quality parameter(s) that reflect the highest attainable condition during the term of the water quality standards variance. | high | |
| #D145 | State Water Board | State Water Resources Control Board | high | |
| #D146 | Regional Board | California Regional Water Quality Control Board | high | |
| #D147 | USEPA | federal Environmental Protection Agency | high | |
| #D148 | TRE | toxicity reduction evaluation | high | |
| #D149 | EPA | federal Environmental Protection Agency | high | |
| #D150 | Environmental Protection Agency | federal Environmental Protection Agency | high | |
| #D151 | State Board | State Water Resources Control Board | high | |
| #D152 | Regional Water Board | California Regional Water Quality Control Board | high | |
| #D153 | existing facilities | means desalination facilities* that have been issued an NPDES permit and all building permits and other governmental approvals necessary to commence construction for which the owner or operator has relied in good faith on those previously-issued permits and approvals and commenced construction of the facility beyond site grading prior to January 28, 2016. | high | |
| #D154 | expanded facilities | means existing facilities for which, after January 28, 2016, the owner or operator does either of the following in a manner that could increase intake or mortality of all forms of marine life * beyond that which was originally approved in any NPDES permit or Water Code section 13142.5, subdivision (b) (hereafter Water Code section 13142.5(b)) determination: 1) increases the amount of seawater* used either exclusively by the facility or used by the facility in conjunction with other facilities or uses, or 2) changes the design or operation of the facility. To the extent that the desalination facility* is co-located with another facility that withdraws water for a different purpose and that other facility reduces the volume of water withdrawn to a level less than the desalination facility's* volume of water withdrawn, the desalination facility* is considered to be an expanded facility. | high | |
| #D155 | new facilities | means desalination facilities* that are not existing facilities or expanded facilities. | high | |
| #D156 | positively buoyant commingled effluent | shall mean that the commingled plume rises when it enters the receiving water body due to salinity* levels in the commingled discharge being lower than the natural background salinity.* | high | |
| #D157 | Lethal Concentration 50% (LC 50) | LC 50 (percent waste giving 50% survival of test organisms) shall be determined by static or continuous flow bioassay techniques using standard marine test species as specified in Appendix III. | high | |
| #D158 | ETM/APF APPROACH or ANALYSIS | For guidance on how to perform an ETM/APF analysis please see Appendix E of the Staff Report for Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan For Ocean Waters of California Addressing Desalination Facility Intakes, Brine Discharges, And The Incorporation Of Other Non-substantive Changes. | high | |
| #D159 | TCDD EQUIVALENTS | shall mean the sum of the concentrations of chlorinated dibenzodioxins (2,3,7,8-CDDs) and chlorinated dibenzofurans (2,3,7,8-CDFs) multiplied by their respective toxicity factors, as shown in the table [in Appendix I]. | high | |
| #D160 | LARGE PASSENGER VESSELS | are vessels of 300 gross registered tons or greater engaged in carrying passengers for hire. The following vessels are not large passenger vessels: (1) Vessels without berths or overnight accommodations for passengers; (2) Noncommercial vessels, warships, vessels operated by nonprofit entities as determined by the Internal Revenue Service, and vessels operated by the state, the United States, or a foreign government; (3) Oceangoing vessels,* as defined below (e.g. those used to transport cargo). | high | |
| #D161 | PRIORITY LAND USES | are those developed sites, facilities, or land uses (i.e., not simply zoned land uses) within the MS4* permittee's jurisdiction from which discharges of Trash* are regulated by this Ocean Plan as follows: (1) High-density residential: all land uses with at least ten (10) developed dwelling units/acre. (2) Industrial : land uses where the primary activities on the developed parcels involve product manufacture, storage, or distribution (e.g., manufacturing businesses, warehouses, equipment storage lots, junkyards, wholesale businesses, distribution centers, or building material sales yards). (3) Commercial : land uses where the primary activities on the developed parcels involve the sale or transfer of goods or services to consumers (e.g., business or professional buildings, shops, restaurants, theaters, vehicle repair shops, etc.) (4) Mixed urban : land uses where high-density residential, industrial, and/or commercial land uses predominate collectively (i.e., are intermixed). (5) Public transportation stations : facilities or sites where public transit agencies' vehicles load or unload passengers or goods (e.g., bus stations and stops). | high | |
| #D162 | Acute Toxicity (TUa) | Expressed in Toxic Units Acute (TUa) | high | |
| #D163 | Chronic Toxicity (TUc) | Expressed as Toxic Units Chronic (TUc) | high | |
| #D164 | No Observed Effect Level (NOEL) | The NOEL is expressed as the maximum percent effluent or receiving water* that causes no observable effect on a test organism, as determined by the result of a critical life stage toxicity test listed in Appendix III, Table III-1. | high | |
| #D165 | NGI | National Epidemiological and Environmental Assessment of Recreational Water gastrointestinal illness rate | high | |
| #D166 | cfu | colony forming units | high | |
| #D167 | mL | milliliter | high | |
| #D168 | AB 411 Beach | An AB 411 Beach is defined as a beach visited by more than 50,000 people annually and located on an area adjacent to a storm drain that flows in the summer. (Health & Saf. Code 115880.) | high | |
| #D169 | SLC | State Lands Commission | high | |
| #D170 | VGP | federal NPDES Vessel General Permit | high | |
| #D171 | GIS | Geographic Information System | high | |
| #D172 | SWAMP | Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program | high | |
| #D173 | MQOs | measurement quality objectives | high | |
| #D174 | CEDEN | California Environmental Data Exchange Network | high | |
| #D175 | REC-1 | water contact recreation | high | |
| #D176 | MGD | million gallons per day | high | |
| #D177 | PRIORITY LAND USES | are those developed sites, facilities, or land uses (i.e., not simply zoned land uses) within the MS4* permittee's jurisdiction from which discharges of Trash* are regulated by this Ocean Plan as follows: (1) High-density residential: all land uses with at least ten (10) developed dwelling units/acre. (2) Industrial : land uses where the primary activities on the developed parcels involve product manufacture, storage, or distribution (e.g., manufacturing businesses, warehouses, equipment storage lots, junkyards, wholesale businesses, distribution centers, or building material sales yards). (3) Commercial : land uses where the primary activities on the developed parcels involve the sale or transfer of goods or services to consumers (e.g., business or professional buildings, shops, restaurants, theaters, vehicle repair shops, etc.) (4) Mixed urban : land uses where high-density residential, industrial, and/or commercial land uses predominate collectively (i.e., are intermixed). (5) Public transportation stations : facilities or sites where public transit agencies' vehicles load or unload passengers or goods (e.g., bus stations and stops). | high | |
| #D178 | SIGNIFICANT TRASH GENERATING AREAS | means all locations or facilities within the Department's jurisdiction where Trash* accumulates in substantial amounts, such as: (1) Highway on- and off-ramps in high density residential, commercial, and industrial land uses (as such land uses are defined under priority land uses* herein). (2) Rest areas and park-and-rides. (3) State highways in commercial and industrial land uses (as such land uses are defined under priority land uses* herein). (4) Mainline highway segments to be identified by the Department through pilot studies and/or surveys. | high | |
| #D179 | FULL CAPTURE SYSTEM | is a treatment control*, or series of treatment controls*, including but not limited to, a multi-benefit project* or a low-impact development control* that traps all particles that are 5 mm or greater, and has a design treatment capacity that is either: a) of not less than the peak flow rate, Q, resulting from a oneyear, one-hour, storm in the subdrainage area, or b) appropriately sized to, and designed to carry at least the same flows as, the corresponding storm drain. | high | |
| #D180 | GEOMETRIC MEAN (GM) | is a type of mean or average that indicates the central tendency or typical value of a set of numbers by using the product of their values (as opposed to the arithmetic mean which uses their sum). The geometric mean is defined as the nth root of the product of n numbers. The formula is expressed as: GM = n∑x1x2...xn, where x is the sample value and n is the number of samples taken. | high | |
| #D181 | QAPrP | SWAMP Quality Assurance Project Plan | high |