Violations
|
| Violation ID |
Occurred Date |
Violation Type |
(-) Violation Description |
Corrective Action |
Status |
Classification |
Source |
| 1129419 |
05/07/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 980 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1128449 |
04/09/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1300 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1128448 |
04/09/2024 |
CAT1 |
BOD5 @ 20 Deg. C, Percent Removal Monthly Average limit is 60 lb/day and reported value was 83.4 lb/day at LND-001. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge to land |
Increase acres irrigated to distribute effluent in a larger area when possible. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1126454 |
03/05/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1200 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1125409 |
02/13/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1700 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1125467 |
01/23/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Sodium (Na) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 60,000 ug/L and the reported value was 61,200 ug/L. |
Humboldt Creamery uses a 50/50 blend of sodium and potassium in the water softening system for the plant boiler.
From January 22, 2024 to January 29, 2024, 100% sodium was used in the water softening system to see if it would affect the effluent sodium limit.
After viewing the lab results, it was determined that the plant would continue to use the 50/50 blend of sodium and potassium. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1124607 |
01/23/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 980 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1123389 |
12/05/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 900 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1122972 |
11/07/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1000 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1122193 |
10/10/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Sodium (Na) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 60,000 ug/L and the reported value was 70,700 ug/L. |
On May 6, 2023, Humboldt Creamery switched to a soft water system that uses salt to clean the filter media. The spent salt water, is discharged into the site's pond that is discharged onto the surrounding fields. Based off the effluent sodium results for June, it was determined to cease use of the soft water system on 7/11/2023.
Due to not using the sodium to clean the filter media, the media began to clog. The sodium had to be re-added to the system on 10/4/23 in order to clean the filter media. The new system was installed 10/28/23. The new system
does not use any salt for cleaning and should not affect our effluent results. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1122192 |
10/10/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1500 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1121128 |
09/05/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1300 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1120615 |
08/08/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1400 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1119340 |
07/11/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Sodium (Na) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 60,000 ug/L and the reported value was 79,800 ug/L. |
On May 6, 2023, Humboldt Creamery switched to a soft water system that uses salt to clean the filter media. The spent salt water, is discharged into the site's pond that is discharged onto the surrounding fields. Based off the effluent sodium results for June, it was determined to cease use of the soft water system on 7/11/2023. A new system will be installed once all the parts are available. The new system will not use any salt for cleaning and should not affect our effluent results. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1119339 |
07/11/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1200 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1118743 |
06/06/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Sodium (Na) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 60,000 ug/L and the reported value was 98,400 ug/L. |
On May 6, 2023, Humboldt Creamery switched to a soft water system that uses salt to clean the filter media. The spent salt water, is discharged into the site's pond that is discharged onto the surrounding fields. Based off the effluent sodium results for June, it was determined to cease use of the soft water system on 7/11/2023. A new system will be installed once all the parts are available. The new system will not use any salt for cleaning and should not affect our effluent results. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1118742 |
06/06/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1300 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1118174 |
05/09/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1300 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1117277 |
04/12/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1300 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1114833 |
02/07/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 890 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1113412 |
01/17/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1100 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1112831 |
12/06/2022 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 980 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1111603 |
11/08/2022 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 460 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1110604 |
10/11/2022 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1400 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1109571 |
09/06/2022 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 960 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1108260 |
08/09/2022 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 740 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1107681 |
07/13/2022 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1400 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1106832 |
06/07/2022 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 700 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1106022 |
05/11/2022 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 860 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1104662 |
04/12/2022 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 760 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1103340 |
03/08/2022 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 800 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1102411 |
02/08/2022 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1300 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1101258 |
01/04/2022 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 600 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1099810 |
12/07/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 870 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1098555 |
11/04/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1100 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1096905 |
10/05/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 980 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. 08/17/2021 Update Delete |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1096033 |
09/14/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1000 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1094613 |
08/17/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1200 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1093449 |
07/21/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 600 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1092574 |
06/08/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 840 mg/L and the reported value was 1200 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1091307 |
05/11/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 730 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1090508 |
04/06/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1000 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1089456 |
03/09/2021 |
DMON |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1200 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1089455 |
03/09/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Nitrite Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 1.0 mg/L and the report value was 1.2 mg/L. |
Crystal Creamery/Humboldt Creamery (CC/HC) has not made significant changes to its operations and expects nitrite to return to below effluent limitations. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1087896 |
02/10/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Nitrite Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 1.0 mg/L and the report value was 3.2 mg/L. |
Crystal Creamery/Humboldt Creamery (CC/HC) has not made significant changes to its operations and expects nitrite to return to below effluent limitations. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1087897 |
02/10/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1000 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1086703 |
01/12/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Nitrite Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 1.0 mg/L and the report value was 1.5 mg/L. |
Crystal Creamery/Humboldt Creamery (CC/HC) has not made significant changes to its operations and expects nitrite to return to below effluent limitations. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1086702 |
01/12/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 750 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1085210 |
12/08/2020 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1100 mg/L |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Foster Dairy Farms (FDF) / Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. FDF/HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. An implementation schedule is provided in the study report to allow FDF/HC time to achieve compliance with the proposed TDS land discharge specification, pursuant to approved time schedules. In the interim, FDF/HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1083333 |
11/11/2020 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 740 mg/L |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Foster Dairy Farms (FDF) / Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. FDF/HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. An implementation schedule is provided in the study report to allow FDF/HC time to achieve compliance with the proposed TDS land discharge specification, pursuant to approved time schedules. In the interim, FDF/HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1082020 |
10/06/2020 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 980 mg/L |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Foster Dairy Farms (FDF) / Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. FDF/HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. An implementation schedule is provided in the study report to allow FDF/HC time to achieve compliance with the proposed TDS land discharge specification, pursuant to approved time schedules. In the interim, FDF/HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1080563 |
09/09/2020 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 910 mg/L |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Foster Dairy Farms (FDF) / Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. FDF/HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. An implementation schedule is provided in the study report to allow FDF/HC time to achieve compliance with the proposed TDS land discharge specification, pursuant to approved time schedules. In the interim, FDF/HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1080023 |
08/04/2020 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 870 mg/L |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Foster Dairy Farms (FDF) / Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. FDF/HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. An implementation schedule is provided in the study report to allow FDF/HC time to achieve compliance with the proposed TDS land discharge specification, pursuant to approved time schedules. In the interim, FDF/HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1078850 |
07/07/2020 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 890 mg/L |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Crystal Creamery (CC) / Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. CC/HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. An implementation schedule is provided in the study report to allow CC/HC time to achieve compliance with the proposed TDS land discharge specification, pursuant to approved time schedules. In the interim, CC/HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1077445 |
06/09/2020 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 900 mg/L |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Crystal Creamery (CC) / Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. CC/HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. An implementation schedule is provided in the study report to allow CC/HC time to achieve compliance with the proposed TDS land discharge specification, pursuant to approved time schedules. In the interim, CC/HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1076389 |
05/07/2020 |
DMON |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 910 mg/L |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Crystal Creamery (CC) / Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. CC/HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. An implementation schedule is provided in the study report to allow CC/HC time to achieve compliance with the proposed TDS land discharge specification, pursuant to approved time schedules. In the interim, CC/HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1076390 |
05/07/2020 |
Order Conditions |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 60 lbs/ac/day and the reported value was 80.2 lbs/ac/day. |
BOD load exceedance for May is due to a malfunction of the GPS units on the sprinkler systems thus resulting in an underestimate of total acreage irrigated and an over calculated BOD load concentration. CC//HC has not made significant changes to its operations and expects the BOD load concentrations to return to below the effluent limitations. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1074989 |
04/08/2020 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 730 mg/L |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Foster Dairy Farms (FDF) / Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. FDF/HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. An implementation schedule is provided in the study report to allow FDF/HC time to achieve compliance with the proposed TDS land discharge specification, pursuant to approved time schedules. In the interim, FDF/HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1073023 |
03/10/2020 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 710 mg/L |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Foster Dairy Farms (FDF) / Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. FDF/HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. An implementation schedule is provided in the study report to allow FDF/HC time to achieve compliance with the proposed TDS land discharge specification, pursuant to approved time schedules. In the interim, FDF/HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1072104 |
02/11/2020 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 690 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1070959 |
01/07/2020 |
Order Conditions |
Nitrite Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 1.0 mg/L and the report value was 1.6 mg/L. |
Crystal Creamery/Humboldt Creamery (CC/HC) has not made significant changes to its operations and expects nitrite to return to below effluent limitations. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1070958 |
01/07/2020 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 880 mg/L. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site-specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018.
Discharge is currently regulated by the waste discharge requirements (WDR) adopted on November 20, 2014 that expires on January 31, 2020. On August 2, 2019, Humboldt Creamery submitted a technical report in support of report of waste discharge (ROWD) permit renewal and applied for reissuance of the WDR for the facility. In the interim, HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1069638 |
12/12/2019 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 640 mg/L |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Foster Dairy Farms (FDF) / Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. FDF/HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. An implementation schedule is provided in the study report to allow FDF/HC time to achieve compliance with the proposed TDS land discharge specification, pursuant to approved time schedules. In the interim, FDF/HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1068244 |
11/12/2019 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 610 mg/L |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board issued a Time Schedule Order that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of TDS violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, FFD / HC shall complete a site specific study to support numeric total dissolved solids concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of Facility influence. The TDS Values study must be completed by July 31, 2016. FFD / HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the Facility's waste management system. The SSC / BPTC Study must be completed November 1, 2018, and then implemented pursuant to approved time schedules. In the interim, FFD / HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. FFD / HC is moving forward to conduct the studies identified in the April 6, 2015 Time Schedule Order, and to operate and maintain all facilities as efficiently as possible in the interim. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1067310 |
10/14/2019 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 1,300 mg/L. Due to laboratory error the TDS analysis exceeded the holding the time, therefore, the result is being report as a lab accident. |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board issued a Time Schedule Order that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of TDS violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, FFD / HC shall complete a site specific study to support numeric total dissolved solids concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of Facility influence. The TDS Values study must be completed by July 31, 2016. FFD / HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the Facility's waste management system. The SSC / BPTC Study must be completed November 1, 2018, and then implemented pursuant to approved time schedules. In the interim, FFD / HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. FFD / HC is moving forward to conduct the studies identified in the April 6, 2015 Time Schedule Order, and to operate and maintain all facilities as efficiently as possible in the interim. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1065794 |
09/11/2019 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 880 mg/L |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, Foster Dairy Farms (FDF) / Humboldt Creamery (HC) completed a site specific study to support numeric TDS concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of facility influence. The TDS Values Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB September 15, 2016. FDF/HC is also required to complete a Salinity Source Control / Best Practicable Treatment or Control (SSC/BPTC) Study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. The SSC/BPTC Study was completed and submitted to the NCRWQCB October 31, 2018. An implementation schedule is provided in the study report to allow FDF/HC time to achieve compliance with the proposed TDS land discharge specification, pursuant to approved time schedules. In the interim, FDF/HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1064535 |
08/06/2019 |
Order Conditions |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 450 mg/L and the reported value was 810 mg/L |
On April 6, 2015, the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) issued a Time Schedule Order (TSO) that includes specific actions for the correction and / or prevention of total dissolved solids (TDS) violations of Order No. R1-2014-0026. Under the terms of the TSO, FDF/HC shall complete a site specific study to support numeric total dissolved solids concentrations for the protection of the most sensitive groundwater beneficial uses associated with concentration of TDS within the area of Facility influence. The TDS Values study was submitted to the RWQCB September 15, 2016.
FDF/HC has also completed a required salinity source control/best practicable treatment or control (SSC/BPTC) study to evaluate salinity source controls associated with the industrial and agricultural operation, treatment, and disposal alternatives associated with each component of the waste stream and the facility's waste management system. This report includes an evaluation of alternatives for control and/or reduction in TDS and sodium levels and a recommendation of the preferred alternatives and time schedules for compliance with proposed permit requirements. The SSC/BPTC study was completed and submitted to the SWRCB on October 31, 2018.
On August 2, 2019, on behalf of FDF/HC, Condor filed a Report of Waste Discharge (ROWD) and Technical Report as an application for re-issuance of waste discharge requirements (WDRs). In the interim, FDF/HC is required to operate and maintain, as efficiently as possible, all facilities and systems necessary to comply with provisions identified in Order No. R1-2014-0026.
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Report displays most recent five years of violations. Refer to the Interactive Violation Report for more data.
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Total Violations: 67
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Priority Violations: 0
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*Click the "(+/-) Violation Description" link to expand and contract the violation description.
*As of 5/20/2010, the Water Board's Enforcement Policy requires that all violations be classified as 1, 2 or 3, with class 1 being the highest. Prior to this, violations were simply classified as Yes or No. If a 123 classification has been assigned to a violation that occurred before this date, that classification data will be displayed instead of the Yes/No data.
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CAT1 = Category 1 Pollutant (Effluent Violation for Group 1 Pollutant)
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DMON = Deficient Monitoring
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Order Conditions = Order Conditions
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