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Document ID us-ca-fwpca-2025-12-18 Title Federal Water Pollution Control Act URL https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/board_decisions/adopted_orders/water_quality/2014/wqo2014_0194_dwq.pdf Jurisdiction /us/ca Subdomain(s) none Language Status completed Analyzed at 2026-05-12 07:29:18.085138+00:00 Relevance inventory_targeted_fetch

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Q Qualitative Requirements (96)

Req ID	Category	Intent	Legal Status	Name	Subdomain(s)	Context	Conditions	Confidence
#Q001	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Obtain NPDES Regulatory Coverage	drinking water, wastewater	This Order requires all water purveyors in California with drinking water system discharges to waters of the U.S. as described in Section I.B of this Order, except those water purveyors that meet the exception criteria identified in section I.A of this Order, to obtain NPDES regulatory coverage through enrollment in this statewide NPDES General Order.	Applies to water purveyors in California with drinking water system discharges to waters of the U.S.	high
#Q002	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Submission of Notice of Non-Applicability	drinking water, wastewater	By September 1, 2015 , water purveyors that meet any one of the items 2 through 5 below shall submit to the State Water Board a Notice of Non-Applicability form (see Attachment B-2) that certifies NPDES regulatory coverage from this Order is not required.	Applies to water purveyors that meet exemption items 2 through 5.	high
#Q003	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Complete Application Package Requirements	drinking water, wastewater	To obtain regulatory coverage under this Order, a water purveyor must submit to the State Water Board a complete application package that includes all the following items.	When seeking regulatory coverage under the Order.	high
#Q004	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Advance Notice of Transfer of Ownership	drinking water, wastewater	A change in ownership of the facilities authorized to discharge through coverage under this Order requires the current owner to provide written notice to the State Water Board at least 30 days in advance of transfer of ownership.	Upon change in ownership of authorized facilities.	high
#Q005	treatment	treatment	mandatory	Implementation of Best Management Practices	drinking water, wastewater	The Discharger shall implement best management practices (BMPs) that treat or control pollutants from its discharges to maintain compliance with this Order.		high
#Q006	operational	operational	mandatory	Management of Planned Discharges	drinking water, wastewater	The Discharger shall properly manage planned discharges and implement proven BMPs provided by professional associations or institutes such as the American Water Works Association, to protect beneficial uses of the receiving water body(ies).	Applies to planned discharges.	high
#Q007	corrective_action	operational	mandatory	BMP Implementation for Emergency Discharges	drinking water, wastewater	For emergency discharges, the Discharger shall implement BMP procedures as soon as feasible while concurrently protecting public health and safety.	During emergency discharges.	high
#Q008	treatment	treatment	mandatory	Groundwater Supply Well Operations BMPs	drinking water, wastewater	For Groundwater Supply Well Operations, the Discharger shall implement treatment systems or BMPs for all groundwater well development, rehabilitation, or operation discharges to waters of the U.S. to ensure these discharges: (1) Do not cause or contribute to an exceedance of the receiving water limitation for turbidity in Section V.G. of this Order...	During groundwater supply well operations including development and rehabilitation.	high
#Q009	operational	operational	mandatory	Quality Assurance and Quality Control Protocol	drinking water, wastewater	The Discharger shall implement quality assurance and quality control protocol to assure best management practices, monitoring, and reporting are effective, valid, and in compliance with this Order.		high
#Q010	operational	operational	mandatory	BMP and Emergency Response Training	drinking water, wastewater	The Discharger shall train all personnel operating the drinking water system and responding to emergency discharges to assure the quality assurance and quality control protocol is properly implemented.		high
#Q011	operational	operational	mandatory	BMP Timing for Planned Discharges	drinking water, wastewater	For planned discharges, BMPs shall be implemented prior to and during discharges that enter a water of the U.S.	During planned discharges.	high
#Q012	operational	operational	mandatory	Pressure Relief Valve and Well Discharge BMPs	drinking water, wastewater	For planned discharges from pressure relief valves ( i.e. , due to testing or maintenance) and unchlorinated pump-to waste wells, BMPs shall be implemented unless infeasible (e.g., inaccessible, inadequate space).	During planned discharges from pressure relief valves and unchlorinated pump-to waste wells.	high
#Q013	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Documented Log of Implemented BMPs	drinking water, wastewater	The Discharger shall maintain a documented log of all BMPs implemented for its different types of discharges that enter a water of the U.S., and make it available to State and Regional Water Board staff upon request.		high
#Q014	corrective_action	operational	mandatory	Modification of BMPs	drinking water, wastewater	The Discharger shall modify BMPs as necessary to maintain compliance with the requirements of this Order.	When modification is necessary to maintain compliance.	high
#Q015	corrective_action	operational	mandatory	Corrective Action and BMP Revision	drinking water, wastewater	If monitoring results or other available information demonstrate that the discharge is not in compliance, the Discharger shall determine the source of non-compliance, and develop and implement new or revised BMPs as necessary.	When monitoring or other information shows non-compliance.	high
#Q016	operational	operational	mandatory	Validation of Revised BMPs	drinking water, wastewater	As part of this process, the Discharger shall validate the effectiveness of any new or revised BMPs to achieve the requirements of this Order.	When new or revised BMPs are implemented.	high
#Q017	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Reporting of Noncompliance and Corrective Actions	drinking water, wastewater	All noncompliance and corresponding corrective actions to address non-compliance shall be reported to the State Water Board in the annual report, as required in the Monitoring and Reporting Program (Attachment E) of this Order.	When non-compliance events occur.	high
#Q018	prohibition	health	mandatory	Protection of Receiving Water Quality Objectives	drinking water, wastewater	Drinking water system discharges to the receiving water that are authorized to discharge under this Order shall not cause or contribute to the exceedance of a water quality objective or standard in the receiving water, other than water quality objectives or standards for parameters that have been granted an exception under the State Water Board Resolution 2014-0067 and are not part of a TMDL		high
#Q019	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Duty to Comply	drinking water, wastewater	The Discharger shall comply with all of the conditions of this Order.		high
#Q020	corrective_action	operational	mandatory	Duty to Mitigate	drinking water, wastewater	The Discharger shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this Order that has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment.	During any discharge in violation of the Order.	high
#Q021	operational	operational	mandatory	Proper Operation and Maintenance	drinking water, wastewater	The Discharger shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Water Purveyor to achieve compliance with the conditions of this Order.		high
#Q022	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Inspection and Entry Access	drinking water, wastewater	The Water Purveyor shall allow State and/or Regional Water Board staff, United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), and/or their authorized representatives (including an authorized contractor acting as their representative), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents, as may be required by law, to (40 C.F.R. § 122.41(i); Water Code section 13383): 1. Enter upon the Discharger's premises... 2. Have access to and copy... 3. Inspect and photograph... 4. Sample or monitor...		high
#Q023	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Records Retention Period	drinking water, wastewater	The Discharger shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this Order, and records of all data used to complete the application for this Order, for a period of at least three (3) years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application.		high
#Q024	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Duty to Provide Information	drinking water, wastewater	The Discharger shall furnish to the State Water Board or the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) within a reasonable time, any information which the State Water Board or U.S. EPA may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this Order or to determine compliance with this Order.	Upon request by State Water Board or U.S. EPA.	high
#Q025	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Twenty-Four Hour Noncompliance Reporting	drinking water, wastewater	The Discharger shall report any noncompliance that may endanger health or the environment to the Regional Water Board. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Discharger becomes aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided to the applicable regional water quality control board within five (5) days of the time the Discharger becomes aware of the circumstances.	When noncompliance may endanger health or the environment.	high
#Q026	monitoring	operational	mandatory	Representative Monitoring Samples	drinking water, wastewater	Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative of the nature of the monitored discharge after implementation of best management practices (BMPs).		high
#Q027	monitoring	operational	mandatory	Onsite Field Measurements	drinking water, wastewater	The Discharger shall conduct onsite field measurements for pH, turbidity, and total chlorine residual per quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) protocol that conform to U.S. EPA guidelines, or procedures approved by the American Water Works Association or other professional drinking water industry association.		high
#Q028	operational	operational	mandatory	Maintenance of Field Monitoring Resources	drinking water, wastewater	The Discharger shall maintain sufficient resources, including trained personnel and properly calibrated and maintained field instruments to adequately perform all field measurements required in this Order.		high
#Q029	reporting	operational	mandatory	Maintenance of Operating Procedures Manual	drinking water, wastewater	A manual containing the proper operating procedures for all onsite field monitoring equipment, shall be maintained onsite or at the water purveyor's office, and shall be available for inspection by State or Regional Water Board staff.		high
#Q030	operational	operational	mandatory	Maintenance and Calibration of Field Meters	drinking water, wastewater	Appropriate field meter devices shall be selected consistent with accepted scientific practices and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of monitored discharges. All devices shall be properly maintained and calibrated per manufacturer instructions and as necessary to ensure their continued accuracy.		high
#Q031	monitoring	operational	mandatory	Receiving Water Monitoring During Non-Compliance	drinking water, wastewater	The receiving water must be monitored for all direct planned discharges that do not comply with the requirements contained in section IV of the Order and the discharge potentially causes or contributes to an adverse effect or impact to beneficial uses. Receiving water monitoring shall be conducted during or immediately after the Discharger became aware of a non-compliant discharge that adversely effects or impacts beneficial uses of the receiving water.	During or immediately after a non-compliant planned discharge.	high
#Q032	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Post-Notification of Emergency or Non-Compliant Discharges	drinking water, wastewater	Within 24 hours of the Discharger becoming aware of an adverse effect(s) or impact on beneficial uses of the receiving water body due to non-compliance with this Order, or due to a system failure or emergency involving a discharge from its drinking water system, the Discharger shall notify the corresponding Regional Water Board and the MS4 operator if applicable, and shall confirm this notification in writing within five days.	Within 24 hours of awareness of an adverse effect from non-compliance or an emergency discharge.	high
#Q033	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Pre-Notification of Large Planned Discharges	drinking water, wastewater	Three (3) days prior to initiation of a planned discharge (or retroactively within 24-hours after the Discharger is informed to conduct an urgent planned discharge) of a volume equal to or greater than one acre-foot (325,850 gallons), the Discharger shall notify the MS4 operator if applicable, and the appropriate Regional Water Board	For planned discharges equal to or greater than one acre-foot.	high
#Q034	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Self-Monitoring Report Availability	drinking water, wastewater	Self-monitoring reports including compliant and non-compliant discharge monitoring information shall be maintained in the Discharger's main office and made available upon request of State and Regional Water Board staff.		high
#Q035	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Toxic Chemical Release Data Reporting	drinking water, wastewater	Dischargers shall report to the State Water Board any toxic chemical release data it reports to the State Emergency Response Commission within 15 days of reporting the data to the Commission pursuant to section 313 of the 'Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act' of 1986.	When reporting toxic chemical release data to the State Emergency Response Commission.	high
#Q036	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Annual Submittal of Non-Compliant Discharge Monitoring	drinking water, wastewater	By March 1 of every year, all non-compliant discharge monitoring information contained in the Discharger's self-monitoring report for the past calendar year shall be submitted to the State Water Board annually and shall include all non-compliant monitoring results required in this Monitoring and Reporting Program.	Annually by March 1.	high
#Q037	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Requirement to Obtain NPDES Coverage	wastewater, aquatic life	This Order requires persons discharging, or proposing to discharge, extracted groundwater to waters of the U.S. in the San Diego Region as described in section I.A of this Order, excluding those persons that meet the exception criteria identified in section I.B of this Order, to obtain NPDES regulatory coverage through enrollment in this General NPDES Order.	Applies to persons discharging or proposing to discharge extracted groundwater to surface waters in the San Diego Region.	high
#Q038	administrative	reporting	mandatory	NOI Application Submission Deadline	wastewater	To obtain coverage under this Order, a Discharger must submit a complete NOI application package to the San Diego Water Board office at least 60 days before proposed commencement of the discharge.	Prior to commencement of discharge.	high
#Q039	design	treatment	mandatory	Treatment Facility Certification Report	wastewater	If the groundwater extraction discharge will need treatment to comply with the effluent limitations, then the NOI must include a report describing and certifying the adequacy of each component of the treatment facilities prepared by a California licensed professional engineer, competent and proficient in the field pertinent to the report and qualified to prepare such report.	When the discharge requires treatment to meet effluent limits.	high
#Q040	administrative	operational	mandatory	Disposal Alternative Analysis	wastewater	An evaluation of a range of alternative disposal methods to the proposed extracted groundwater discharge to surface waters including reasons and conclusions as to why it is technically or economically infeasible to implement these alternatives.	Must be included in the NOI application package.	high
#Q041	reporting	reporting	mandatory	MS4 Operator Notification Requirement	wastewater	Dischargers proposing to discharge extracted groundwater to an MS4 shall include with their NOI, documentation demonstrating that they have notified the MS4 operator of the point of proposed discharge into the MS4.	Applies when discharge is to a municipal separate storm sewer system.	high
#Q042	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Transfer of Ownership Notification	wastewater	In the event of any planned change in ownership of land or waste discharge facilities presently owned by the Discharger, the Discharger must notify the new succeeding owner, by letter 120 days prior to property transfer, of the obligation to apply for coverage under this Order for the extracted groundwater discharge.	Upon planned change in ownership.	high
#Q043	prohibition	health	mandatory	Prohibition of Pollutant Addition	wastewater, aquatic life	The addition of pollutants to extracted groundwater to be discharged to surface waters within the San Diego Region is prohibited.	Except for chemicals added to control biofouling in treatment systems as authorized by an NOA.	high
#Q044	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Chemical Addition Notification	wastewater	In the NOI, the Discharger must notify the San Diego Water Board of the types and amounts of any such chemicals proposed to be added to the extracted groundwater.	When chemicals for biofouling control or enhanced treatment are proposed.	high
#Q045	administrative	operational	mandatory	Onsite Maintenance of Order and NOA	wastewater	A copy of this Order and the NOA shall be maintained onsite at the groundwater extraction facility, and shall be available to operating personnel, at all times.		high
#Q046	operational	operational	mandatory	Removed Solids Disposal Consistency	wastewater	The Discharger shall dispose of solids removed from liquid wastes in a manner that is consistent with title 27 of the CCR and approved by the San Diego Water Board.	Applies to solids removed from extracted groundwater during treatment.	high
#Q047	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Twenty-Four Hour Noncompliance Reporting	wastewater, aquatic life	The Discharger shall report any noncompliance that may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Discharger becomes aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time the Discharger becomes aware of the circumstances.	When noncompliance occurs that may endanger health or the environment.	high
#Q048	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Monthly Self-Monitoring Report Submittal	wastewater	The Discharger shall submit monthly SMRs including the results of all required monitoring using U.S. EPA-approved test methods or other test methods specified in this Order.	Monthly by the 30th day of the following month.	high
#Q049	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Existing Dischargers NOI Submission Deadline	wastewater	Existing Dischargers shall submit a complete NOI package as described in section II.A of this Order (excluding the fee) no later than March 24, 2016 or else risk losing permit coverage.	Applies to dischargers previously authorized under Order Nos. R9-2007-0034 or R9-2008-0002	high
#Q050	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Notice of Termination Submittal	wastewater	To terminate coverage under this Order, the Discharger must submit a complete and accurate Notice of Termination (NOT), to the San Diego Water Board.	When the Discharger has ceased the discharge of extracted groundwater associated with activities at the site	high
#Q051	prohibition	operational	mandatory	Prohibition of Discharge Inconsistency	wastewater, aquatic life	The discharge of extracted groundwater at a location, for a purpose or duration, or in a manner, different from that described in section I of this Order, the NOI, or the NOA is prohibited.		high
#Q052	prohibition	health	mandatory	Prohibition of Discharge to ASBS	aquatic life, other	The discharge of extracted groundwater to areas designated by the State Water Board as Areas of Special Biological Significance (ASBS) is prohibited except as provided in an exception issued by State Water Board pursuant to provisions of the Ocean Plan.		high
#Q053	prohibition	operational	mandatory	Prohibition of Flowrate Exceedance	wastewater	The discharge of extracted groundwater in excess of the flowrate specified in an NOA is prohibited, unless the Discharger obtains a revised discharge NOA authorizing an increased flowrate.		high
#Q054	prohibition	operational	mandatory	Prohibition of Permanent Discharges to San Diego Bay	wastewater, aquatic life	Permanent groundwater extraction discharges to San Diego Bay from a groundwater control system are prohibited.	Except for the system at One America Plaza in the City of San Diego	high
#Q055	prohibition	health	mandatory	TMDL-Based Diazinon Prohibition	aquatic life	Pursuant to the TMDL WLAs... discharges including diazinon to Chollas Creek, are prohibited. A monitoring result of non-detect using approved methods and minimum levels is deemed to be in compliance with this discharge prohibition.	Applies to discharges to Chollas Creek	high
#Q056	corrective_action	treatment	mandatory	Conduct Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (TRE)	aquatic life	The San Diego Water Board shall require the Discharger to conduct a TRE if repeated tests reveal toxicity as a result of waste discharge under this Order. The Discharger shall take all reasonable steps to control toxicity once the source of toxicity is identified.	If the discharge causes or contributes to chronic toxicity in the effluent	high
#Q057	operational	operational	mandatory	Annual Flow Measurement Device Calibration	other	All flow measurement devices shall be calibrated at least once per year to ensure continued accuracy of the devices.		high
#Q058	administrative	reporting	mandatory	TRE Work Plan Submission Timeline	wastewater	The Discharger shall prepare and submit a TRE Work plan to the San Diego Water Board no later than 30 days from the time the Discharger becomes aware that a TRE work plan is required.	When chronic toxicity exceedances trigger a TRE	high
#Q059	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Toxicity Limit Exceedance Notification	aquatic life	The Discharger shall notify the San Diego Water Board in writing within 14 days of receipt of any test result with an exceedance of the toxicity limit.	Upon receipt of toxic test results exceeding limits	high
#Q060	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Annual Summary of Monitoring Data Submittal	wastewater	If the duration of discharge is six months or more, the Discharger shall submit a summary of monitoring data for the previous year to the San Diego Water Board prior to March 1st of each year.	If discharge duration is 6 months or more	high
#Q061	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Engineer Certification Signature	wastewater	The design engineer shall affix his/her signature and engineering license number to this certification report.	As part of the Treatment Facility Certification Report in the NOI	high
#Q062	administrative	operational	mandatory	Alternative Disposal Regulation Consultation	wastewater	The Discharger shall consult with the San Diego Water Board if any alternative disposal methods are subject to regulation under separate waste discharge requirements.	During evaluation of disposal alternatives	high
#Q063	prohibition	health	mandatory	SIYB Watershed Copper Prohibition	aquatic life	Pursuant to the TMDL wasteload allocations (WLAs), summarized in Attachment B of this Order, discharges including copper to the Shelter Island Yacht Basin (SIYB) watershed are prohibited.	Applies to discharges to the SIYB watershed	high
#Q064	prohibition	health	mandatory	Chollas Creek Metals TMDL Prohibition	aquatic life	Pursuant to the TMDL WLAs, summarized in Attachment B of this Order, the discharge of dissolved copper, lead, and zinc to Chollas Creek, above the effluent limitations specified in Table 4, is prohibited.	Applies to discharges to Chollas Creek	high
#Q065	prohibition	health	mandatory	Los Penasquitos Lagoon Sediment Prohibition	aquatic life	Pursuant to the TMDL WLAs, summarized in Attachment B of this Order, the discharge of sediment to Los Penasquitos Lagoon is prohibited.	Applies to discharges to Los Penasquitos Lagoon	high
#Q066	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Mass Emission Rate (MER) Calculation and Reporting	wastewater	The Discharger shall calculate and report the mass emission rate (MER) of the constituent for each sample taken.	For each effluent sample	high
#Q067	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Chronic Toxicity Detail Reporting	aquatic life	The Discharger shall report the results of reasonable potential analysis, species sensitivity screenings, and routine toxicity tests to the San Diego Water Board as either a 'Pass' or a 'Fail' at the IWC, in accordance with the TST approach and provide the calculated percent effect at the IWC.	Reporting toxicity test results	high
#Q068	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Toxic Pollutant Threshold Notification	aquatic life, wastewater	Existing manufacturing, commercial, mining, and silvicultural Dischargers shall notify the San Diego Water Board as soon as they know or have reason to believe... That any activity has occurred or will occur that would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant that is not limited in this Order, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the... 'notification levels'.	When activity results in discharge of non-limited toxic pollutants above specified levels	high
#Q069	administrative	operational	mandatory	Small MS4 Discharge Agreement	wastewater	The Discharger must have an established agreement with the Small MS4 Copermitee having jurisdiction to discharge into its MS4 and the San Diego Water Board must concur that the agreement provides sufficient regulation of the groundwater extraction discharge through the Small MS4 General Permit.	When discharging into a Small MS4 under Order No. R9-2013-0001-DWQ	high
#Q070	operational	operational	mandatory	Duty to Comply During NOA Modification Request	wastewater	The submittal of a request by the Discharger for modification of the NOA does not stay any condition of this Order and the Discharger shall continue to comply with this Order and the NOA until further notice from the San Diego Water Board.	During the submittal of a request for NOA modification	high
#Q071	administrative	operational	mandatory	Duty to Comply Prior to Termination	wastewater	Prior to receiving the coverage termination notice the Discharger shall continue to comply with the requirements of this Order including payment of any applicable fees and outstanding invoices, and submittal of any required reports.	Between submission of NOT and receiving coverage termination notice	high
#Q072	administrative	operational	mandatory	General Legal Compliance	wastewater	The Discharger shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations for handling, transport, treatment, or disposal of waste.		high
#Q073	corrective_action	operational	mandatory	Mitigation and Accelerated Monitoring	wastewater	The Discharger shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or correct any adverse impact on the environment resulting from noncompliance with the discharge requirements of this Order and the NOA, including the completion of such accelerated or additional monitoring as may be necessary and required through a CWC sections 13267 and 13383 to determine the nature, extent, and effect of the noncomplying discharge.	Upon noncompliance with discharge requirements	high
#Q074	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Toxicity Lab SOP Submission	aquatic life	Standard Operating Procedures used by the toxicity testing laboratory to identify and report valid, invalid, anomalous, or inconclusive effluent (and receiving water) toxicity test measurement results from the TST statistical approach, including those that incorporate a consideration of concentrationresponse patterns, must be submitted to the San Diego Water Board (40 CFR section 122.41(h)).		high
#Q075	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Monitoring Location Change Approval	wastewater	Monitoring locations shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the San Diego Water Board.		high
#Q076	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Monitoring Record Retention Period (MRP)	wastewater	Records shall be maintained for a minimum of five years from the date of sample, measurement, report, or application. This period may be extended by request of this San Diego Water Board or by the U.S. EPA at any time.	Per Monitoring and Reporting Program specific requirements	high
#Q077	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Noncompliance Disclosure in Cover Letter	wastewater	The Discharger shall report in its cover letter all instances of noncompliance including those already reported under Attachment D, section V.H of this Order at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Attachment D, section V.E of this Order.	During submittal of monitoring reports	high
#Q078	corrective_action	treatment	mandatory	Toxicity Source Abatement Timeline	aquatic life	The Discharger shall: i. Implement corrective actions to identify and abate the source of toxicity within 24 hours from the time the Discharger becomes aware of the exceedance.	Upon failure of a chronic toxicity test with percent effect >= 0.50	high
#Q079	monitoring	treatment	mandatory	Follow-up Chronic Toxicity Test	aquatic life	The Discharger shall: ii. Conduct an additional chronic toxicity test within two weeks of being notified of the failed test results.	Upon chronic toxicity limitation exceedance	high
#Q080	reporting	reporting	mandatory	TRE Semiannual Progress Reporting	aquatic life	These progress reports shall be submitted to the San Diego Water Board by the (15th) day of June and December of each year following the adoption of this Order. Submission of these progress reports shall continue until compliance with the limitation is achieved.	During implementation of a TRE Work Plan	high
#Q081	monitoring	operational	mandatory	Upstream Receiving Water Turbidity Sampling	wastewater	The Dischargers shall obtain an upstream sample of the receiving water if the discharge is to a river or stream; or from an area unaffected by the discharge for other receiving waters, and analyze the sample for turbidity and report the results monthly.		high
#Q082	reporting	reporting	mandatory	SMR Cover Letter Requirement	wastewater	The Discharger shall attach a cover letter to the SMR. The information contained in the cover letter shall clearly identify violations of the Order as specifed in section B.7 above.	During SMR submittal	high
#Q083	design	treatment	mandatory	Treatment Facility Certification Content	wastewater	The report shall also certify the following: a. All treatment facility startup and operation instruction manuals are adequate and available to operating personnel; b. Adequate treatment facility maintenance and testing (if treatment facilities are on 'standby') schedules are included in the treatment facility operations manual; c. Treatment facilities and appurtenances will be fully operational, as designed prior to the commencement of discharge; and d. Influent and effluent sampling locations or ports are located in areas where samples representative of the waste stream to be monitored can be obtained.	Must be included in the Treatment Facility Certification Report as part of the NOI.	high
#Q084	administrative	reporting	mandatory	NOA Amendment Request Requirements	wastewater	The request for NOA modification shall include 'Request for NOA Amendment' in the subject line; the Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID) assigned to the Discharger in the original NOA; the name and address of the Discharger; all of the information the Discharger believes is necessary for the San Diego Water Board to evaluate the request for modification; and shall be signed and certified by the Discharger.	When requesting modification of an issued Notice of Applicability.	high
#Q085	administrative	reporting	mandatory	Compliance Calculation for Multiple Samples	wastewater	When determining compliance with an AMEL or MDEL for priority pollutants and more than one sample result is available, the Discharger shall compute the arithmetic mean unless the data set contains one or more reported determinations of 'Detected, but Not Quantified' (DNQ) or 'Not Detected' (ND). In those cases, the Discharger shall compute the median in place of the arithmetic mean.	When multiple samples are taken within a reporting period for priority pollutants.	high
#Q086	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Lab Detection Limit Reporting	wastewater	The Discharger must report with each sample result the acceptable reported ML and the laboratory's current Method Detection Limit (MDL).		high
#Q087	monitoring	operational	mandatory	Laboratory Calibration Standard Instruction	wastewater	Dischargers are to instruct laboratories to establish calibration standards so that the ML value (or its equivalent if there is differential treatment of samples relative to calibration standards) is the lowest calibration standard. At no time is the Discharger to use analytical data derived from extrapolation beyond the lowest point of the calibration curve.		high
#Q088	monitoring	operational	mandatory	Sampling and Analysis Program Content	wastewater	The sampling and analysis program shall identify applicable monitoring locations for each discharge location, and provide the supporting rationale for choosing those locations. The sampling and analysis program shall specify (1) monitoring for all pollutants for which effluent limitations are anticipated... (2) analytical methods consistent with the requirements of 40 CFR section 136.3... and (3) monitoring frequencies consistent with the frequencies specified in section III.B of this MRP.	Must be submitted as an attachment to the NOI.	high
#Q089	monitoring	treatment	mandatory	Toxicity Screening Period Requirement	aquatic life	A screening period for chronic toxicity shall be conducted during the first monitoring event after authorization to discharge under this Order. The screening period shall consist of a minimum of one test using a minimum of three test species with approved test protocols from the Ocean Plan... After the screening period, the most sensitive test species shall be used for routine monitoring.	Applies to discharges to the Pacific Ocean (Surf Zone).	high
#Q090	operational	operational	mandatory	Monitoring Program Staffing and Training	wastewater	The Discharger shall maintain sufficient staffing and resources to ensure SMR submittals are complete and timely. This includes provision for training and supervision of individuals on how to prepare and submit SMRs.		high
#Q091	prohibition	health	mandatory	Nuisance and Pollution Prohibition	other	The discharge of waste to waters of the State in a manner causing, or threatening to cause a condition of pollution, contamination or nuisance as defined in California Water Code (CWC) section 13050, is prohibited.		high
#Q092	prohibition	operational	mandatory	Storm Water Conveyance System Discharge Prohibition	wastewater	Any discharge to a storm water conveyance system that is not composed entirely of stormwater is prohibited unless authorized by the San Diego Water Board.		high
#Q093	administrative	operational	mandatory	Qualified Biologist Certification	aquatic life	Upon completion of the project, the Discharger shall provide certification by a qualified biologist that beneficial uses of the receiving waters have been restored.	Upon completion of the project or cessation of discharges	high
#Q094	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Annual Report Representative Monitoring Identification	drinking water	In its annual report, the Discharger shall: (a) Submit a copy of its site schematic submitted in its application for enrollment with labeled representative monitoring locations, and (b) Identify the portions of its system that the representative monitoring results represent, and (c) Identify all changes in its representative monitoring locations that have occurred during the monitoring-year.	Required annually in the self-monitoring report	high
#Q095	reporting	reporting	mandatory	Annual Discharge Volume Monitoring	drinking water	The Discharger shall keep: (a) A record of the number of direct discharges to a water of the U.S. that is greater than 50,000 gallons, during each calendar year, (b) An estimate of the total volume discharged to surface water during each calendar year, and (c) An estimate of the total volume of discharge water directed to a reuse or beneficial use in accordance with section VI. of this Order.	Continuous recordkeeping throughout the calendar year	high
#Q096	reporting	reporting	mandatory	SMR Cover Letter Attachment	drinking water	The Discharger shall attach a cover letter to the SMR.	Required for all Self-Monitoring Report submittals	high

P Quantitative Requirements (56)

Req ID	Category	Intent	Legal Status	Name	Subdomain(s)	Limit Type	Limit Value	Context	Conditions	Confidence
#P001	chemical	unknown	mandatory	chlorine	drinking water, wastewater	MAC	< 0.019 mg/L	Prevent aquatic toxicity by using dechlorination chemical additions, implementing equivalent proven dechlorination methods, and/or assuring that the chlorine in the discharge dissipates naturally	prior to entering a receiving water	high
#P002	physical	operational	mandatory	turbidity	drinking water, wastewater	MAC	<= 100 NTU	For Groundwater Supply Well Operations, the Discharger shall implement treatment systems or BMPs for all groundwater well development, rehabilitation, or operation discharges to waters of the U.S.	An exceedance of the turbidity numeric action level of 100 NTU is not a violation of this Order, but any exceedance does require that the Discharger take action to modify, change or enhance BMPs	high
#P003	chemical	unknown	mandatory	total chlorine residual	drinking water, wastewater	MAC	<= 0.019 mg/L	All Discharges of Superchlorinated Water		high
#P004	chemical	unknown	mandatory	total residual chlorine	drinking water, wastewater	requirement	>= 0.1 mg/L	All Discharges of Superchlorinated Water	A field monitoring result with a total residual chlorine concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mg/L shall be deemed out of compliance with a chlorine effluent limitation.	high
#P005	chemical	unknown	mandatory	total chlorine residual	drinking water, wastewater	MAC	<= 0.019 mg/L	All Planned Discharges directly into, or within 300 feet of, Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries		high
#P006	chemical	unknown	mandatory	total chlorine residual	drinking water, wastewater	MAC	<= 0.008 mg/L	All Planned Discharges directly into, or within 300 feet of, Ocean Waters		high
#P007	physical	unknown	mandatory	turbidity	drinking water, wastewater	MAC	<= 225 NTU	All Planned Discharges directly into, or within 300 feet of, Ocean Waters	The turbidity concentration in the discharge shall not exceed 225 NTU at any time.	high
#P008	physical	operational	mandatory	Settleable Solids	drinking water, wastewater, aquatic life	requirement	0.1 ml/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use	Applicable to all dischargers; AMEL (Average Monthly Effluent Limitation)	high
#P009	physical	operational	mandatory	Total Suspended Solids	drinking water, wastewater, aquatic life	requirement	30 mg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use	Applicable to all dischargers; AMEL	high
#P010	physical	aesthetic	mandatory	Turbidity	drinking water, wastewater, aquatic life	requirement	20 NTU	Effluent limitations for discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use	Applicable to all dischargers; Instantaneous Maximum	high
#P011	chemical	health	mandatory	pH	drinking water, wastewater, aquatic life	requirement	6.5 - 8.5 standard units	Effluent limitations for discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use	pH shall remain within the limits of 6.5 and 8.5 s.u. at all times.	high
#P012	chemical	health	mandatory	Total Residual Chlorine	drinking water, wastewater, aquatic life	requirement	2.0 μg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use based on RPA	AMEL	high
#P013	chemical	aesthetic	mandatory	Grease and Oil	recreational water, aquatic life	requirement	25 mg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to the Surf Zone of the Pacific Ocean	Applicable to all dischargers; AMEL	high
#P014	physical	operational	mandatory	Suspended Solids	recreational water, aquatic life	requirement	60 mg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to the Surf Zone of the Pacific Ocean	Applicable to all dischargers; AMEL	high
#P015	chemical	health	mandatory	Cadmium, Total Recoverable	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	3.5 μg/L	Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters	AMEL; Hardness up to 200 mg/L	high
#P016	chemical	health	mandatory	Copper, Total Recoverable	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	14 μg/L	Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters	AMEL; Hardness up to 200 mg/L	high
#P017	chemical	health	mandatory	Lead, Total Recoverable	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	6.3 μg/L	Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters	AMEL; Hardness up to 200 mg/L	high
#P018	chemical	health	mandatory	Nickel, Total Recoverable	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	77 μg/L	Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters	AMEL; Hardness up to 200 mg/L	high
#P019	chemical	health	mandatory	Silver, Total Recoverable	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	6.7 μg/L	Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters	AMEL; Hardness up to 200 mg/L	high
#P020	chemical	health	mandatory	Zinc, Total Recoverable	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	110 μg/L	Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters	AMEL; Hardness up to 200 mg/L	high
#P021	chemical	health	mandatory	Copper, Chollas Creek	aquatic life	requirement	11.6 μg/L	Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Chollas Creek	AMEL; Hardness up to 200 mg/L	high
#P022	chemical	health	mandatory	Lead, Chollas Creek	aquatic life	requirement	3.9 μg/L	Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Chollas Creek	AMEL; Hardness up to 200 mg/L	high
#P023	chemical	health	mandatory	Zinc, Chollas Creek	aquatic life	requirement	94.4 μg/L	Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Chollas Creek	AMEL; Hardness up to 200 mg/L	high
#P024	microbiological	health	mandatory	Total Coliform Bacteria	recreational water, other	requirement	10000 Organisms/ 100 mL	Bacteria Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries not Including Buena Vista Lagoon	Single Sample Maximum	high
#P025	microbiological	health	mandatory	Fecal Coliform Bacteria	recreational water, other	requirement	400 Organisms/ 100 mL	Bacteria Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries not Including Buena Vista Lagoon	Single Sample Maximum	high
#P026	microbiological	health	mandatory	Enterococcus Bacteria	recreational water, other	requirement	104 Organisms/ 100 mL	Bacteria Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries not Including Buena Vista Lagoon	Single Sample Maximum	high
#P027	chemical	health	mandatory	Cadmium, Total Recoverable (Hardness 200-300)	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	4.8 μg/L	Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters	Average Monthly Effluent Limitation (AMEL); Hardness between 200 - 300 mg/L	high
#P028	chemical	health	mandatory	Lead, Total Recoverable (Hardness 300 and above)	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	31 μg/L	Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters	Maximum Daily Effluent Limitation (MDEL); Hardness 300 mg/L and above	high
#P029	chemical	operational	mandatory	Total Nitrogen	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	1.0 mg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use	Average Monthly Effluent Limitation (AMEL)	high
#P030	chemical	operational	mandatory	Total Phosphorus	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	0.1 mg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use	Average Monthly Effluent Limitation (AMEL)	high
#P031	chemical	health	mandatory	Un-ionized ammonia (NH3)	aquatic life	requirement	0.025 mg/l	Receiving Water Limitations for Inland Surface Waters - Chemical Characteristics	The discharge of wastes shall not cause concentrations of un-ionized ammonia (NH3) to exceed this level (as N).	high
#P032	chemical	health	mandatory	Dissolved Oxygen (Inland Surface Waters)	aquatic life	requirement	>= 5.0 mg/L	Receiving Water Limitations for Inland Surface Waters - Chemical Characteristics	The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not at any time be less than 5.0 mg/L.	high
#P033	chemical	health	mandatory	Total Ammonia	aquatic life	requirement	600 μg/L	Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries	6-Month Median	high
#P034	chemical	health	mandatory	Tributyltin	aquatic life	requirement	0.0014 μg/L	Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries	Average Monthly Effluent Limitation (AMEL)	high
#P035	chemical	health	mandatory	Total Residual Chlorine (Table 5)	drinking water, wastewater, aquatic life	requirement	2.0 μg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use	Average Monthly Effluent Limitation (AMEL)	high
#P036	chemical	health	mandatory	Total Residual Chlorine (Table 5)	drinking water, wastewater, aquatic life	requirement	8.0 μg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use	Maximum Daily Effluent Limitation (MDEL)	high
#P037	chemical	health	mandatory	Cadmium, Total Recoverable (Hardness < 200)	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	7.0 μg/L	Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters	Maximum Daily Effluent Limitation (MDEL); Hardness up to 200 mg/L	high
#P038	chemical	health	mandatory	Copper, Total Recoverable (Hardness < 200)	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	28 μg/L	Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters	Maximum Daily Effluent Limitation (MDEL); Hardness up to 200 mg/L	high
#P039	chemical	health	mandatory	Zinc, Total Recoverable (Hardness < 200)	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	210 μg/L	Hardness-Dependent Metal Limitations for Freshwater Inland Surface Waters	Maximum Daily Effluent Limitation (MDEL); Hardness up to 200 mg/L	high
#P040	chemical	health	mandatory	Total Ammonia (Bays and Estuaries)	aquatic life	requirement	2400 μg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to Bays and Estuaries, including San Diego Bay	Maximum Daily Effluent Limitation (MDEL)	high
#P041	chemical	health	mandatory	Total Ammonia (Bays and Estuaries)	aquatic life	requirement	6000 μg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to Bays and Estuaries, including San Diego Bay	Instantaneous Maximum	high
#P042	physical	aesthetic	mandatory	Turbidity (Bays and Estuaries)	aquatic life, recreational water	requirement	75 NTU	Effluent limitations for discharges to Bays and Estuaries, including San Diego Bay	Average Monthly Effluent Limitation (AMEL)	high
#P043	physical	aesthetic	mandatory	Turbidity (Bays and Estuaries)	aquatic life, recreational water	requirement	225 NTU	Effluent limitations for discharges to Bays and Estuaries, including San Diego Bay	Instantaneous Maximum	high
#P044	chemical	health	mandatory	gamma-BHC (Lindane)	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	0.019 μg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use	Average Monthly Effluent Limitation (AMEL)	high
#P045	chemical	health	mandatory	Hydrogen Sulfide (Table 5)	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	2.0 μg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use	Average Monthly Effluent Limitation (AMEL)	high
#P046	chemical	health	mandatory	Antimony, Total Recoverable (Table 5)	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	14 μg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use	Average Monthly Effluent Limitation (AMEL)	high
#P047	chemical	health	mandatory	Benzene (Table 5)	drinking water, aquatic life	requirement	1.2 μg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to Freshwater Inland Surface Waters with MUN Beneficial Use	Average Monthly Effluent Limitation (AMEL)	high
#P048	chemical	health	mandatory	Arsenic, Total Recoverable (Table 10)	recreational water, aquatic life	requirement	23 μg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to the Surf Zone of the Pacific Ocean	6-month median	high
#P049	chemical	health	mandatory	Copper, Total Recoverable (Table 10)	recreational water, aquatic life	requirement	6 μg/L	Effluent limitations for discharges to the Surf Zone of the Pacific Ocean	6-month median	high
#P050	chemical	health	mandatory	Copper (SIYB Watershed)	aquatic life	requirement	non-detect unknown	Discharge Prohibitions for copper to the Shelter Island Yacht Basin watershed	A monitoring result of non-detect using approved analytical laboratory methods and minimum levels for copper is required.	high
#P051	microbiological	health	mandatory	Total Coliform Bacteria (Bays/Estuaries Shellfish)	recreational water, other	requirement	<= 70 MPN/100 mL	Effluent limitations for areas where shellfish may be harvested for human consumption	Monthly median density.	high
#P052	chemical	operational	mandatory	Total Nitrogen (Rainbow Creek)	aquatic life	requirement	non-detect unknown	Discharge Prohibitions for Rainbow Creek	A monitoring result of non-detect using approved methods and minimum levels for total nitrogen is deemed to comply.	high
#P053	chemical	health	mandatory	Arsenic, Total Recoverable (Saltwater)	aquatic life	requirement	30 μg/L	Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Saltwater Inland Surface Waters, Not Including Bays and Estuaries	AMEL; based on results of Reasonable Potential Analysis	high
#P054	chemical	health	mandatory	Ammonia, Total (Bays/Estuaries)	aquatic life	requirement	600 μg/L	Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries	6-Month Median; based on Results of Reasonable Potential Analysis	high
#P055	microbiological	health	mandatory	Enterococcus (Bays/Estuaries)	recreational water	requirement	35 Organisms/100 mL	Bacteria Effluent Limitations for Discharges to Bays and Estuaries	30 day geometric mean	high
#P056	operational	reporting	mandatory	Notification Level (Toxic Pollutants)	other	requirement	100 μg/L	Additional Provisions - Notification Levels for Non-Municipal Facilities	Applicable to toxic pollutants not limited in the Order, for discharges on a routine or frequent basis.	high

D Definitions (110)

Req ID	Name	Context	Confidence
#D001	Drinking Water System 1	A system with 1000 2 connections or greater that are regulated by the State Water Board Division of Drinking Water or a local county department of health, with the primary purpose of transmitting, treating and distributing safe drinking water. Drinking water systems include state owned/operated facilities such as parks, campgrounds, and rest areas 1 This Order applies to community water systems as defined in Attachment A of this Order. This Order does not apply to non-community water systems or non-transient water systems as defined in Attachment A of this Order. 2 Systems with fewer than 1000 connections that discharge to waters of the United States have the option to enroll in this Order. Non-enrollment does not exempt dischargers from Clean Water Act requirements.	high
#D002	Drinking Water System Discharge	Short-term or seasonal discharges from a drinking water system of water that has been dedicated for drinking water purposes	high
#D003	Water Purveyor	Any entity that discharges from a drinking water system, including water purveyors, wholesalers, distributors, districts, municipalities, private companies, and other entities that own or operate a community drinking water system	high
#D004	Discharger	A water purveyor that is authorized to discharge under this Order through an approved Notice of Applicability issued by the Deputy Director of Water Quality	high
#D005	Waters of the United States	Generally refers to surface waters, as defined for the purposes of the federal Clean Water Act. For the purpose of this Order, the terms 'surface water,' and 'receiving water' are interchangeably used to mean 'waters of the United States,' unless noted otherwise	high
#D006	Adverse Effect or Adverse Impact to Beneficial Uses of a Receiving Water Body	A detrimental effect upon water quality or beneficial uses of a receiving water body caused by a discharge or loading of a pollutant or pollutants.	high
#D007	Authorized Discharge	Any discharge that is authorized pursuant to this National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and meets the requirements and conditions set forth in this Order.	high
#D008	Basin Plan	The Water Quality Control Plan(s) adopted by a Regional Water Quality Control Board. A Basin Plan designates beneficial uses, establishes water quality objectives, and contains implementation programs and policies to achieve water quality objectives for all waters of the Basin.	high
#D009	Beneficial Uses	The existing or potential uses of receiving waters in the permit area as designated by a Regional Water Board basin plan or other water quality control plan.	high
#D010	Best Management Practices (BMPs)	Methods, measures, or practices designed and selected to reduce or eliminate the discharge of pollutants to surface waters from point and nonpoint source discharges. BMPs include structural and nonstructural controls, and operation and maintenance procedures, which can be applied before, during, and/or after pollution producing activities.	high
#D011	Community Water System	A public water system for the provision of water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed conveyances that has 15 or more service connections or regularly serves at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year.	high
#D012	Drinking Water System	A system regulated by the State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water or a local county department of health, with the primary purpose of conveying, treating, storing and distributing safe drinking water to at least 15 service connections used by yearlong residents or regularly serves at least 25 year around residents of the area served by the system.	high
#D013	Deputy Director	The Deputy Director of Water Quality for the State Water Resources Control Board or any person(s) delegated by the Deputy Director to serve as acting Deputy Director.	high
#D014	Direct Discharge	Any discharge that enters a Water of the U.S. without first traveling via a storm drain or any other constructed conveyance system.	high
#D015	Discharger	Any water purveyor named in this Order as being responsible for permit requirements within its jurisdiction. A discharger to this Order includes a public or private water purveyor, wholesaler, or district, or a contractor working on behalf of the water purveyor, wholesaler or district.	high
#D016	Drinking Water System Discharges	Release of flows from drinking water intakes, transmission, storage, pumping, treatment and distribution systems including flows due to: (1) system failures and pressure releases, (2) system development, testing and maintenance that is performed to comply with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the California Health and Safety Code, and State Water Board Division of Drinking Water permit requirements.	high
#D017	Emergency Discharge	A discharge due to a sudden unexpected occurrence involving a clear and imminent danger, demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of, or damage to, life, health, property, or essential public services, including the provision of drinking water supplies in accordance with applicable drinking water statutes and regulations.	high
#D018	Estuaries	Surface waters, including coastal lagoons, located at the mouths of streams that serve as areas of mixing for fresh and ocean waters. Estuarine waters shall be considered to extend from a bay or the open ocean to a point upstream where there is no significant mixing of fresh water and seawater.	high
#D019	Enclosed Bays	Enclosed bays are hydrological indentations along the coast that enclose an area of oceanic water within distinct headlands or harbor works. Enclosed bays include all bays where the narrowest distance between the headlands or outermost harbor works is less than 75 percent of the greatest dimension of the enclosed portion of the bay.	high
#D020	Impaired Water Body	A water body that is currently listed on the Clean Water Act section 303(d) list.	high
#D021	Indirect Discharge	Any discharge that enters a Water of the U.S. by first traveling via a storm drain or any other constructed conveyance system.	high
#D022	Inland Surface Waters	All surface waters of the state that do not include the ocean, enclosed bays, or estuaries.	high
#D023	Low Impact Development (LID)	A storm water management and land development strategy that emphasizes water conservation and the use of on-site natural features integrated with engineered, small-scale hydrologic controls to more closely reflect pre-development hydrologic functions.	high
#D024	Method Detection Limit (MDL)	Minimum concentration of a substance that can be measured and reported with 99 percent confidence that the analyte concentration is greater than zero, as defined in in 40 C.F.R. part 136, Attachment B, revised as of July 3, 1999.	high
#D025	Minimum Level (ML) and Reporting Level (RL)	The minimum level (ML) means the concentration at which a properly calibrated monitoring system gives 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 monitoring procedure, assuming that all the method specified sample weights, volumes, and processing steps have been followed. A reporting level (RL) is the ML for reporting and compliance determination included in this Order.	high
#D026	MS4 Operator	The MS4 Operator is the entity responsible for the operation of its local municipal separate storm sewer system subject to an MS4 NPDES Permit.	high
#D027	Monitoring Well	Specialized wells in which the depth to groundwater can be measured and samples of ground water can be collected for analysis for the purpose of managing drinking water aquifers and/or to fulfill requirements mandated by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and the California Health and Safety Code.	high
#D028	Non-community Water System	A water system that is not a community water system, as defined in this attachment. A noncommunity water system is a water system that generally serves less than 15 service connections used by yearlong residents or does not regularly serve at least 25 year around residents with the water system's service area.	high
#D029	Not Detected (ND)	Sample results less than the properly calibrated monitoring equipment's MDL.	high
#D030	Non-transient Water System	A water system that is not a community water system, as defined in this attachment, and that regularly serves at least 25 of the same persons over six months per year. Non-transient water systems are regulated by the State Water Board Division of Drinking Water.	high
#D031	National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)	The national program for issuing, modifying, revoking and reissuing, terminating, monitoring and enforcing permits, and imposing and enforcing pretreatment requirements, under Clean Water Act sections 307, 402, 318, and 405.	high
#D032	Pollutants	Substances defined in Clean Water Act section 502(6) (33 U.S.C. § 1362(6)), and incorporated by reference into Water Code section 13373.	high
#D033	Pollution Prevention	Any action that causes a net reduction in the use or generation of a hazardous substance or other pollutant that is discharged into water and includes, but is not limited to, input change, operational improvement, production process change, and product reformulation (as defined in Water Code section 13263.3). Pollution prevention does not include actions that merely shift a pollutant in discharge water from one environmental medium to another environmental medium, unless clear environmental benefits of such an approach are identified to the satisfaction of the State Water Board or Regional Water Board.	high
#D034	Receiving Water	The term receiving water is used interchangeably with the term waters of the U.S.	high
#D035	Superchlorinated Water	Water that is dosed with chlorine in order to adequately sanitize and disinfect drinking water system facilities	high
#D036	Supply Well	A groundwater well that is installed, operated, maintained and/or rehabilitated in accordance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and the California Health and Safety Code to pump ground water for the primary purpose of delivering drinking water to a municipality or community.	high
#D037	Transmission Systems	Transmission systems include pipes, pumps, canals, pump houses, and other components used to move water from the point of origin to storage reservoirs, treatment facilities, and distribution systems. Transmission systems do not have connections to serve end users.	high
#D038	Water Purveyor	Any entity that discharges from a drinking water system, including water purveyors, wholesalers, distributors, districts, municipalities, private companies, and other entities that own or operate a community drinking water system.	high
#D039	Water Wholesaler	An entity that provides potable water to a person, political subdivision, or municipality that is not the ultimate consumer of the service.	high
#D040	Waters of the State	Any surface water or groundwater, including saline waters, within boundaries of the state.	high
#D041	Waters of the United States (U.S.)	Generally refers to surface waters, as defined for the purposes of the federal Clean Water Act.	high
#D042	responsible corporate officer	For the purpose of this section, a responsible corporate officer means: (i) A president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy- or decision-making functions for the corporation, or (ii) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.	high
#D043	Representative monitoring	Representative monitoring is the use of monitoring results of one water quality monitoring sample to represent other discharges expected to have the same water quality.	high
#D044	Water Quality Limited Segments (WQLSs)	those sections of lakes, streams, rivers or other fresh water bodies where water quality does not meet (or is not expected to meet) water quality standards even after the application of appropriate limitations for point sources (40 C.F.R. part 130.2(j)).	high
#D045	Planned discharges	Planned discharges include regularly scheduled, automated, or non-regularly scheduled activities that must take place to comply with mandated regulations and that the water purveyor knows in advance will result in a discharge to surface water.	high
#D046	Emergency discharges	Emergency discharges include unplanned discharges that occur due to facility leaks, system failures, operational errors, or catastrophic events for which the water purveyor is not aware of the discharge until after the discharge has commenced.	high
#D047	Chem A	Chem A (the abbreviation for 'chemical group A') is a suite of bio-accumulative pesticides that includes chlordane and dieldrin.	high
#D048	dry season	For purposes related to this TMDL, the dry season is defined as occurring from May 1 to September 30.	high
#D049	Clean Water Act (CWA)	The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (also referred to as the Clean Water Act)	high
#D050	Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)	total maximum daily load	high
#D051	waste load allocation (WLA)	limitations contained in a TMDL that represent a maximum allowable load of critical pollutants so that water quality objectives can be met in a segment	high
#D052	Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTUs)	A unit of measurement for turbidity	high
#D053	Representative monitoring	Representative monitoring is the use of monitoring results of one water quality monitoring sample to represent other discharges expected to have the same water quality. A representative monitoring measurement must represent discharges of similar nature, meaning discharges that have all the following items in common: (a) The same general water source (ground water or surface water of similar water quality), and (b) The same water treatment, and (c) The same type of implemented BMPs.	high
#D054	State Water Board	State Water Resources Control Board	high
#D055	Regional Water Boards	Regional Water Quality Control Boards	high
#D056	U.S. EPA	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency	high
#D057	NONAA	Notice of Non-Applicability Approval	high
#D058	TSS	Total Suspended Solids	high
#D059	MCLs	potable water standards, including the primary and secondary maximum contaminant levels	high
#D060	NOI	Notice of Intent	high
#D061	NOA	Notice of Applicability	high
#D062	WQO	water quality objective	high
#D063	WQBELs	water quality-based effluent limitations	high
#D064	duly authorized representative	A person is a duly authorized representative only if: a. The authorization is made in writing by a person described in Standard Provisions - Reporting V.B.2 above (40 C.F.R. § 122.22(b)(1)); b. The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or a well field, superintendent, position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.) (40 C.F.R. § 122.22(b)(2)); and c. The written authorization is submitted to the State Water Board. (40 C.F.R. § 122.22(b)(3).)	high
#D065	ELGs	effluent limitations guidelines	high
#D066	BPT	best practicable treatment control technology	high
#D067	BAT	best available technology economically achievable	high
#D068	BCT	best conventional pollutant control technology	high
#D069	NSPS	best available demonstrated control technology for new sources	high
#D070	MEC	maximum effluent concentration	high
#D071	B	ambient background concentration	high
#D072	POTWs	publicly owned treatment works	high
#D073	ASBS	Areas of Special Biological Significance	high
#D074	SMR	Self-monitoring reports	high
#D075	Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)	action plans to improve the water quality of water bodies on the Clean Water Act section 303(d) list.	high
#D076	Drinking Water System	A system with 1000 2 connections or greater that are regulated by the State Water Board Division of Drinking Water or a local county department of health, with the primary purpose of transmitting, treating and distributing safe drinking water. Drinking water systems include state owned/operated facilities such as parks, campgrounds, and rest areas 1 This Order applies to community water systems as defined in Attachment A of this Order. This Order does not apply to non-community water systems or non-transient water systems as defined in Attachment A of this Order. 2 Systems with fewer than 1000 connections that discharge to waters of the United States have the option to enroll in this Order. Non-enrollment does not exempt dischargers from Clean Water Act requirements.	high
#D077	Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)	municipal separate storm sewer system(s)	high
#D078	State Implementation Policy (SIP)	Policy for Implementation of Toxics Standards for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California	high
#D079	Ocean Plan	Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California	high
#D080	Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)	Mitigated Negative Declaration	high
#D081	Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs)	Waste Discharge Requirements	high
#D082	California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS)	State Water Board’s California Integrated Water Quality System	high
#D083	Chronic Toxicity Unit (TUc)	Chronic Toxicity Unit	high
#D084	Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)	Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons	high
#D085	Water Reclamation Plant (WRP)	Water Reclamation Plant	high
#D086	Distribution and Storage Systems	Distribution systems are the pipes and associated pumps, valves, hydrants, storage facilities and other structures that distribute and store potable water from treatment plants, wells, reservoirs, and transmission systems to end users.	high
#D087	Wells in Drinking Water Aquifers	Drinking water supply wells are installed in borings advanced into the ground to extract groundwater for use as drinking water.	high
#D088	Water Treatment Plant or Facility	Water treatment facilities treat water to the quality that is suitable for potable drinking water in accordance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, California Health and Safety Code and the State Water Board Division of Drinking Water permitting requirements.	high
#D089	California Environmental Quality Act	CEQA	high
#D090	quality assurance and quality control	QA/QC	high
#D091	California Toxic Rule	CTR	high
#D092	Total Trihalomethanes	TTHMs	high
#D093	Methyl tertiary butyl ether	MTBE	high
#D094	volatile organic compounds	VOCs	high
#D095	Biochemical Oxygen Demand	BOD	high
#D096	gallons per minute	gpm	high
#D097	milligrams per liter	mg/L	high
#D098	responsible jurisdictions and responsible agencies	local agencies that are responsible for discharges from a publicly owned treatment works to the SMB watershed or directly to the Bay, permittees or co-permittees on a municipal storm water permit, the California Department of Transportation, and other agencies that have jurisdiction over a beach adjacent to SMB	high
#D099	ELAP	Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program	high
#D100	REC-1	water contact recreation	high
#D101	REC-2	non-contact recreation	high
#D102	MAR	marine habitat	high
#D103	WILD	wildlife habitat	high
#D104	COMM	commercial and sport fishing	high
#D105	SHELL	shellfish harvesting	high
#D106	MUN	municipal and domestic supply	high
#D107	WARM	warm freshwater habitat	high
#D108	COLD	cold freshwater habitat	high
#D109	SPWN	spawning, reproduction and/or early development	high
#D110	MIGR	migration of aquatic organisms	high