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Document ID us-ca-sadrwa-2026-02-11-2 Title SAFER Drinking Water URL https://waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/stormwater/igp_20140057dwq.html Jurisdiction /us/ca Subdomain(s) none Language Status completed Analyzed at 2026-05-12 04:53:16.059449+00:00 Relevance inventory_targeted_fetch

Q Qualitative Requirements (46)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Context Conditions Confidence
#Q001administrativeunknownmandatoryAdministrative Continuation of PermitotherThe Industrial General Permit expired on June 30, 2020, but it is administratively continued in accordance with 40 Code of Federal Regulations 122.6 until a new permit is issued.until a new permit is issuedhigh
#Q002monitoringreportingmandatoryAppendix 3 Impaired Water Body Monitoring ExemptionotherFor the purposes of appendix 3, if the text in a row is red, and no parameter is listed in the spreadsheet column labeled "parameter", then the potential monitoring for that impaired water body is only required if requested by the Regional Water Board.if the text in a row is red, and no parameter is listed in the spreadsheet column labeled "parameter"high
#Q003administrativeunknownguidanceHelpdesk Assistance for Historical DocumentsotherIf you cannot find a historical document, please contact the Stormwater Helpdesk at stormwater@waterboards.ca.gov for assistance.If you cannot find a historical documentmedium
#Q004operationalhealthmandatoryWell Owner Safety Responsibilitydrinking waterIt is the responsibility of the well owner to ensure that their domestic well water is safe.high
#Q005administrativeunknownmandatorySubscription Confirmation RequirementotherAfter subscribing, you will need to check your email host for a confirmation email to complete the subscription.After subscribing to the GAMA email listhigh
#Q006administrativeunknownguidanceWell Drilling Records ReferenceotherFor information on well drilling records (well completion reports) please refer to the Department of Water Resources site for DWR Well Completion Reports.When seeking well completion reportshigh
#Q007administrativeoperationalmandatoryRegional Board Order Adoptionagricultural waterDue to regional diversity of farm practices, hydrogeology, and other factors, each Regional Water Quality Control Board adopts their own Orders to protect water quality from agricultural practices.high
#Q008administrativeoperationalmandatoryESJ Order Precedential Revisionagricultural water, drinking waterThe ESJ Order directed all Regional Boards to revise their agricultural Orders and incorporate the precedential requirements by 2023.Revision must incorporate requirements for outreach, record keeping, well monitoring, and management planshigh
#Q009reportingreportingmandatoryElectronic Notice of Intent Enrollmentagricultural waterMost Regional Water Boards require growers to enroll in the program using an electronic Notice of Intent (eNOI) located on GeoTracker.When required by the specific Regional Water Quality Control Boardhigh
#Q010administrativeunknownmandatoryMailing List Subscription CompletionotherAfter subscribing, you will need to check your email host for a confirmation email to complete the subscription.Applies after user enters email address for ILRP mailing listhigh
#Q011operationaloperationalmandatoryQuality Management System Implementationdrinking waterThe Operating Authority shall establish and maintain the Quality Management System in accordance with the requirements of this Standard and the policies and procedures documented in the Operational Plan.high
#Q012administrativeoperationalmandatoryTop Management Commitmentdrinking waterTop Management shall provide evidence of its commitment to an effective Quality Management System by: a) ensuring that a Quality Management System is in place that meets the requirements of this Standard, b) ensuring that the Operating Authority is aware of all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, c) communicating the Quality Management System according to the procedure for communications, d) determining, obtaining or providing the resources needed to maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System.high
#Q013administrativereportingmandatoryQMS Representative Appointmentdrinking waterTop Management shall appoint and authorize a Quality Management System representative who, irrespective of other responsibilities, shall: a) administer the Quality Management System by ensuring that processes and procedures needed for the Quality Management System are established and maintained, b) report to Top Management on the performance of the Quality Management System and any need for improvement, c) ensure that current versions of documents required by the Quality Management System are being used at all times, d) ensure that personnel are aware of all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements that pertain to their duties for the operation of the Subject System, and e) promote awareness of the Quality Management System throughout the Operating Authority.high
#Q014operationaltreatmentmandatoryRisk Assessment Frequencydrinking waterThe Operating Authority shall perform a risk assessment consistent with the documented process.Assessed at least once every thirty-six months; currency verified annually.high
#Q015operationaloperationalmandatoryInfrastructure Adequacy Reviewdrinking waterThe Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedure and communicate the findings of the review to the Owner.Review reviewed at least once every Calendar Year.high
#Q016operationaloperationalmandatoryInfrastructure Maintenance Program Monitoringdrinking waterThe Operating Authority shall: a) keep the summary of the infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation and renewal programs current, b) ensure that the long term forecast is reviewed at least once every Calendar Year, c) communicate the programs to the Owner, and d) monitor the effectiveness of the maintenance program.high
#Q017operationaloperationalmandatoryEmergency Response Testingdrinking waterThe Operating Authority shall: a) implement and conform to the procedure, and b) ensure that emergency response testing is conducted at least once every calendar year.high
#Q018monitoringreportingmandatoryInternal Audit Conductdrinking waterThe Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedure and shall ensure that internal Audits are conducted at least once every Calendar Year.high
#Q019administrativereportingmandatoryManagement Review Responsibilitiesdrinking waterTop Management shall implement and conform to the procedure and shall: a) ensure that a management review is conducted at least once every Calendar Year, b) consider the results of the management review and identify deficiencies and actions items to address the deficiencies, c) provide a record of any decisions and action items related to the management review including the personnel responsible for delivering the action items and the proposed timelines for their implementation, d) report the results of the management review, the identified deficiencies, decisions and action items to the Owner, and e) report relevant outcomes from the management review to Operating Authority personnel.high
#Q020operationaloperationalmandatoryContinual Improvement Implementationdrinking waterThe Operating Authority shall strive to continually improve the effectiveness of its Quality Management System by implementing and conforming to the procedure.high
#Q021administrativeoperationalmandatoryAccredited Operating Authority Requirementdrinking waterThe SDWA requires Owners and Operating Authorities of Municipal Residential Drinking Water Systems to have an accredited Operating Authority. In order to become accredited, an Operating Authority must establish and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS).Applies to Owners and Operating Authorities of Municipal Residential Drinking Water Systemshigh
#Q022operationaloperationalmandatoryQuality Management System Policydrinking waterPLAN - The Operational Plan shall document a Quality Management System policy that provides the foundation for the Quality Management System... DO - The Operating Authority shall establish and maintain a Quality Management System that is consistent with the Quality Management System Policy.Policy must include commitments to QMS maintenance, safe drinking water, and legislative compliancehigh
#Q023administrativereportingmandatoryDocument and Records Controldrinking waterPLAN - The Operational Plan shall document a procedure for Document and Records control... DO - The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedure for Document and Records control and shall ensure that the Quality Management System documentation for the Subject System includes the Operational Plan, associated policies, and Audit results.Procedure must describe how documents/records are kept current, legible, retrievable, stored, and disposed ofhigh
#Q024operationaloperationalmandatoryDrinking Water System Descriptiondrinking waterPLAN - The Operational Plan shall document... for the Subject System: the name of the Owner and Operating Authority, a high-level description of the system including all Treatment System processes and Distribution System components... DO - The Operating Authority shall ensure that the description of the Drinking Water System is kept current.Must include flow charts, raw water characteristics, and disinfection maintenance procedures as applicablehigh
#Q025operationaltreatmentmandatoryRisk Assessment Outcomesdrinking waterPLAN - The Operational Plan shall document: a) the identified potential hazardous events and associated hazards... e) the identified Critical Control Points and their respective Critical Control Limits... DO - The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedures.Must document monitoring, response, and reporting procedures for Critical Control Limit deviationshigh
#Q026administrativeoperationalmandatoryOrganizational Structure and Authoritiesdrinking waterPLAN - The Operational Plan shall describe the organizational structure of the Operating Authority including respective roles, responsibilities and authorities... DO - The Operating Authority shall keep current the description of the organizational structure... and shall communicate this information to Operating Authority personnel and the Owner.high
#Q027operationaloperationalmandatoryPersonnel Competenciesdrinking waterPLAN - The Operational Plan shall document competencies required for personnel... activities to develop/maintain competencies... DO - The Operating Authority shall undertake activities to meet and maintain competencies... and shall maintain records of these activities.Applies to personnel performing duties directly affecting drinking water qualityhigh
#Q028operationaloperationalmandatoryPersonnel Coverage Proceduredrinking waterPLAN - The Operational Plan shall document a procedure to ensure that sufficient personnel meeting identified competencies are available for duties that directly affect drinking water quality... DO - The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedure.Procedure must consider routine operation, labour disruptions, and emergency situationshigh
#Q029reportingreportingmandatoryCommunication Proceduresdrinking waterPLAN - The Operational Plan shall document a procedure for communications that describes how the relevant aspects of the Quality Management System are communicated... DO - The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedure.Must cover communication between Top Management, Owner, personnel, suppliers, and the Publichigh
#Q030operationaloperationalmandatoryEssential Supplies and Services Controldrinking waterPLAN - The Operational Plan shall identify all supplies and services essential for the delivery of safe drinking water... and include a procedure by which the Operating Authority ensures the quality of essential supplies and services... DO - The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedure.high
#Q031monitoringtreatmentmandatorySampling, Testing and Monitoring Proceduresdrinking waterPLAN - The Operational Plan shall document a sampling, testing and monitoring procedure... including requirements for conditions most challenging to the Subject System... DO - The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedures.Must cover process control and finished water quality; must describe sharing results with Ownerhigh
#Q032operationaloperationalmandatoryEquipment Calibration and Maintenancedrinking waterPLAN - The Operational Plan shall document a procedure for the calibration, verification and maintenance of measurement and recording equipment. DO - The Operating Authority shall implement and conform to the procedure.high
#Q033administrativereportingmandatoryPermit Reapplication DeadlinewastewaterThe discharger must reapply at least 180 days prior to the expiration date.Reapplication for permit renewalhigh
#Q034reportingreportingmandatoryPublic Notice PublicationwastewaterThe discharger must publish the public notice for one day in the largest circulated paper in the municipality or county where the discharge will occurhigh
#Q035reportingreportingmandatoryProof of Publication Submissionwastewatersubmit proof of posting or publication to the Water Board within 15 days after posting or publication.high
#Q036designoperationalmandatoryTechnical Report Certificationwastewaterthe discharger must submit a technical report that thoroughly characterizes the discharge and is signed and certified by a registered civil engineer.high
#Q037reportingoperationalmandatoryReport of Waste Discharge Filingwastewaterany person discharging or proposing to discharge waste that could affect the quality of the waters of the state, other than into a community sewer system, shall file an ROWD containing information that may be required by the specific Water Boards.Pursuant to Section 13260 of the California Water Codehigh
#Q038operationaloperationalmandatoryCompliance During Renewal ProcesswastewaterDuring the reissuance process the discharger must comply with all conditions of the existing permit until a new final permit is reissued.Effective until a new final permit is reissuedhigh
#Q039administrativereportingrecommendedPermit Rescission RequestwastewaterA discharger no longer needing a permit should submit a request to the Water Board that issued the permit to have the permit rescinded.Must include permit number, name and address of facility, facility owner/operator, and reasonhigh
#Q040administrativereportingmandatoryNPDES Application FilingwastewaterFile the appropriate NPDES application forms with the Water Board.Step one of obtaining an NPDES permithigh
#Q041reportingreportingmandatoryNPDES Application Content RequirementswastewaterAmong other things, the application must describe the wastes to be discharged, the setting for the discharge, and the method of treatment or containment.high
#Q042administrativeoperationalmandatoryEPA Objection Resolution RequirementwastewaterThe Water Board must address the objection before the permit becomes effective on the specified effective date.Applies if U.S. EPA objects to the adopted permit within 30 dayshigh
#Q043administrativereportingmandatoryNPDES Permit Fee PaymentwastewaterAll discharges regulated under NPDES permits must pay a fee that includes a surcharge.high
#Q044administrativereportingrecommendedNew Discharger Fee Timing RestrictionwastewaterNew dischargers must pay the first permit fee along with their application. However, they SHOULD NOT pay their first fee until requested to do so by Water Board staff who will notify them of the fee amount based on an evaluation of their proposed discharge.Applies to new dischargers submitting initial applicationshigh
#Q045administrativereportingmandatoryFederal NPDES Application FormswastewaterPersons seeking to obtain NPDES permits will need to apply using one or more of the following federal NPDES permit application forms:In addition to state formshigh
#Q046administrativereportingmandatoryMajor Permit Modification Public NoticewastewaterMajor modifications require a public notice; minor modifications do not.When classification of permit modification is deemed majorhigh

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