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4 238562 Long Beach WRP Wastewater Treatment Facility 7400 East Willow Long Beach, CA, 90815 Los Angeles

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Related Parties
Party Party Type Party Name Role Classification Relationship Start Date Relationship End Date
642265 Person Michael Flores Is A Data Submitter For 10/30/2023
640467 Person Marisol Cira Is A Data Submitter For 07/10/2023
639812 Person Vincenzo Ciancia Is A Data Submitter For 06/15/2023
562444 Person John Stephen Shay Is A Data Submitter For 12/28/2022
626562 Person Thomas Alek Parker Is A Data Submitter For 11/22/2022
636288 Person Syljohn Estil Is A Data Submitter For 11/22/2022
630002 Person Preeti Ghuman Is A Data Submitter For 01/12/2022
627289 Person Dan Vukovic Is A Data Submitter For 09/02/2021
626784 Person Sarah Miles Is A Data Submitter For 08/11/2021
626009 Person James Michael Grunwald Is A Data Submitter For 07/06/2021
335123 Person Monica Sanchez Is Onsite Manager For 06/15/2021
546435 Person Lysa Anaiis Gaboudian Is Onsite Manager For 05/20/2021
621839 Person Rita Chang Is A Data Submitter For 02/05/2021
25175 Organization Los Angeles Cnty Sanitation Districts Owner Special District 09/18/2020
595992 Person Katie Marjanovic Is A Data Submitter For 09/11/2020
610975 Person Elizabeth Roswell Is A Data Submitter For 07/14/2020
609761 Person Holly Jones Is A Data Submitter For 06/02/2020
550152 Person Misty Brown Is A Data Submitter For 05/18/2020
601637 Person Stefan Szalkowski Is A Data Submitter For 09/03/2019
598636 Person Qin Liu Is A Data Submitter For 06/14/2019
592486 Person Suzanne Brown Is A Data Submitter For 12/14/2018
580129 Person Mandy Ng Is A Data Submitter For 08/29/2018 07/06/2021
579020 Person Jessica Lau Is A Data Submitter For 06/12/2018 07/06/2021
314909 Person Nicholas Smal Is A Data Submitter For 12/06/2017 02/05/2021
569529 Person Ryan Honda Is A Data Submitter For 11/25/2017 07/06/2021
314901 Person Erika Bensch Is Onsite Manager For 04/06/2017
562298 Person Steven H Ono Is A Data Submitter For 02/09/2017 05/10/2018
546435 Person Lysa Anaiis Gaboudian Is A Data Submitter For 02/01/2017
559683 Person Monisha Brown Is A Data Submitter For 10/03/2016 05/01/2020
558391 Person Nicholas Wiehardt Is A Data Submitter For 08/12/2016
550106 Person Joshua Westfall Is A Data Submitter For 07/29/2016
556260 Person Naoko Munakata Is Onsite Manager For 06/23/2016 04/30/2021
555508 Person Donald Ton Is A Data Submitter For 04/22/2016 07/06/2021
550383 Person Christina Pottios Is A Data Submitter For 07/15/2015 07/20/2021
522297 Person Andrew Hall Is Onsite Manager For 06/01/2015 04/06/2017
537360 Person Grace Robinson Hyde Contact 02/09/2012
528546 Person Russell Yoshida Is A Data Submitter For 08/18/2011 10/31/2023
467638 Person Kristy Monji Is A Data Submitter For 07/14/2011 07/23/2012
526480 Person George Gallis Is A Data Submitter For 04/05/2011 07/25/2017
521733 Person Ken Hoffman Is A Data Submitter For 05/05/2010 07/23/2012
522296 Person Francisco Guerrero Is A Data Submitter For 05/05/2010 11/15/2013
522298 Person Brittany Liu Is A Data Submitter For 05/05/2010 05/19/2017
521731 Person Peter Navas Is A Data Submitter For 05/05/2010
522294 Person Karen Elliott Is A Data Submitter For 05/05/2010 07/06/2021
522297 Person Andrew Hall Is A Data Submitter For 05/05/2010 11/15/2013
521719 Person Abder Yacoby Is A Data Submitter For 05/05/2010 08/11/2023
522295 Person Shannon Bishop Is A Data Submitter For 05/05/2010 01/15/2019
521717 Person Gary Salva Is A Data Submitter For 05/05/2010 02/08/2013
522299 Person Jodie Lanza Is A Data Submitter For 05/05/2010 05/06/2014
522293 Person Esther Cantu Is A Data Submitter For 05/05/2010
522290 Person Kurt Rinaldi Is A Data Submitter For 05/05/2010 08/12/2015
314898 Person Chris Wissman Is A Data Submitter For 04/08/2010 07/15/2020
521989 Person Jorge Garcia Is A Data Submitter For 04/07/2010 07/20/2021
400137 Person Susan Bremser Is A Data Submitter For 03/18/2010 09/04/2019
303050 Person Ann Heil Is Onsite Manager For 03/17/2010 05/31/2015
308868 Person Thomas Weiland Is Onsite Manager For 03/16/2010 02/08/2013
521628 Person Mike Sullivan Is Onsite Manager For 03/16/2010 05/28/2015
459581 Organization Joint Outfall System Owner and Operator Special District 09/06/2007
314909 Person Nicholas Smal Is A Data Submitter For 08/10/2006 07/23/2012
314911 Person Obed Bejar Is A Data Submitter For 08/10/2006 07/23/2012
314899 Person Christian Alarcon Is A Data Submitter For 08/10/2006 07/13/2012
314905 Person Kathy Green Is A Data Submitter For 08/09/2006 07/23/2012
335209 Person LACSD Tech2 Is A Data Submitter For 07/27/2006 07/23/2012
335206 Person LACSD Engineer1 Is A Data Submitter For 07/27/2006 07/23/2012
335205 Person Shelli St. Clair Is A Data Submitter For 07/27/2006 06/01/2009
335196 Person Francis Garrett Is A Data Submitter For 07/27/2006 07/13/2012
335195 Person Earle Hartling Is A Data Submitter For 07/27/2006 05/06/2014
335173 Person Phil Markle Is A Data Submitter For 07/27/2006 10/31/2023
335123 Person Monica Sanchez Is A Data Submitter For 07/27/2006
335208 Person LACSD Tech1 Is A Data Submitter For 07/27/2006 07/23/2012
335207 Person LACSD Engineer2 Is A Data Submitter For 07/27/2006 07/23/2012
334818 Person Ray Tremblay Is Onsite Manager For 07/26/2006 09/07/2010
334656 Person Bob Asgian Is Onsite Manager For 07/25/2006 02/08/2013
334657 Person Brian Louie Is Onsite Manager For 07/25/2006 09/07/2010
314907 Person Michael Hoxsey Case Worker 05/05/2006
314667 Person Kristen Ruffell Is A Data Submitter For 05/03/2006 09/07/2010
25175 Organization Los Angeles Cnty Sanitation Districts Owner and Operator Special District 07/23/1979 09/05/2007
Total Related Parties: 77

Expand/Contract Regulatory Measures
Regulatory Measures
Reg Measure ID Reg Measure Type Region Program Order No. WDID Effective Date Expiration Date Status Amended?
447474 NPDES Permit 4 NPDMUNILRG R4-2022-0032 4B190107014 04/01/2022 03/31/2027 Active N
440307 Co-Permitee SB SLIC 2020-0015-DWQ 4B190107014 07/09/2020 Active N
385694 NPDES Permit 4 NPDMUNILRG R4-2015-0123 4B190107014 08/01/2015 07/31/2020 Historical N
332744 NPDES Permit 4 NPDMUNILRG R4-2007-0047 4B190107014 10/27/2007 08/05/2012 Historical N
306299 Letter 4 NPDESWW Letter 06/02/2006 Historical N
131658 NPDES Permit 4 NPDMUNILRG R4-2002-0123 4B190107014 08/30/2002 06/10/2007 Historical Y
260785 Letter 4 WDR 2 07/31/2001 Historical N
260652 Letter 4 WDR 1 01/31/2001 Historical N
136296 NPDES Permit 4 NPDMUNILRG 95-076 4B190107014 06/12/1995 05/10/2000 Historical N
134065 NPDES Permit 4 NPDMUNILRG 89-097 4B190107014 09/25/1989 08/10/1994 Historical N
133825 Reclamation Requirements 4 REC 87-047 4B190107086 04/27/1987 04/27/1997 Active Y
133999 NPDES Permit 4 NPDMUNILRG 84-078 4B190107014 09/17/1984 08/10/1989 Historical N
133753 NPDES Permit 4 NPDMUNILRG 79-125 4B190107014 07/23/1979 07/10/1984 Historical N
133757 Reclamation Requirements 4 REC 79-131 4B190107086 07/23/1979 07/23/1982 Historical N
Total Reg Measures: 14

Expand/Contract Violations
Violations
Violation ID Occurred Date Violation Type (-) Violation Description Corrective Action Status Classification Source
1123165 10/18/2023 Surface Water Per Section 5.1.21 of the WDR, there shall be no chronic toxicity in ambient waters as a result of wastes discharged. The Ceriodaphnia dubia chronic toxicity test initiated for receiving water station RSW-002 on October 11 failed the Test of Significant Toxicity (TST) with a 30.3% reproduction effect and 60.0% survival effect in undiluted receiving water. Dr. Jeong-Hee Lim, Chief of the Watershed Regulatory Section, was immediately notified via voicemail at 4:44 p.m. on October 18, followed by written notification on October 23. High total chlorine residual from Long Beach WRP was initially reported as a potential source of the receiving water toxicity. Upon further review of the Long Beach WRP final effluent chlorine residual monitoring data from October 13, the source of the receiving water toxicity is unknown . Biological observations were conducted immediately, noting the presence of fish and birds, with no negative impacts observed. Two subsequent chronic toxicity compliance samples were taken in October and passed the TST (see details in the Receiving Water section below). Effluent toxicity samples for the month of October passed the TST with a -1.3% reproduction effect and -5.3% survival effect. Per Section 5.1.21 of the WDR, there shall be no chronic toxicity in ambient waters as a result of wastes discharged. The Ceriodaphnia dubia chronic toxicity test initiated for receiving water station RSW-002 on October 11 failed the Test of Significant Toxicity (TST) with a 30.3% reproduction effect and 60.0% survival effect in undiluted receiving water. Dr. Jeong-Hee Lim, Chief of the Watershed Regulatory Section, was immediately notified via voicemail at 4:44 p.m. on October 18, followed by written notification on October 23. High total chlorine residual from Long Beach WRP was initially reported as a potential source of the receiving water toxicity. Upon further review of the Long Beach WRP final effluent chlorine residual monitoring data from October 13, the source of the receiving water toxicity is unknown . Biological observations were conducted immediately, noting the presence of fish and birds, with no negative impacts observed. Two subsequent chronic toxicity compliance samples were taken in October and passed the TST (see details in the Receiving Water section below). Effluent toxicity samples for the month of October passed the TST with a -1.3% reproduction effect and -5.3% survival effect. Violation U eSMR
1120978 07/31/2023 DMON Per Section 8.1.1 of the MRP, chloride shall be monitored monthly at RSW-002. In July, a chloride sample was not taken at RSW-002 due to a sample scheduling error. The monthly effluent chloride sample in July was 155 mg/L, which is below the monthly average effluent limit and Basin Plan recommended objective of 230 mg/L. Laboratory staff have reviewed their sample collection schedules and have updated those schedules accordingly so that this sampling event will not be missed in the future. A make-up sample was taken in September and the result will be included in that month¿s report. Per Section 8.1.1 of the MRP, chloride shall be monitored monthly at RSW-002. In July, a chloride sample was not taken at RSW-002 due to a sample scheduling error. The monthly effluent chloride sample in July was 155 mg/L, which is below the monthly average effluent limit and Basin Plan recommended objective of 230 mg/L. Laboratory staff have reviewed their sample collection schedules and have updated those schedules accordingly so that this sampling event will not be missed in the future. A make-up sample was taken in September and the result will be included in that month¿s report. Violation U eSMR
1116655 02/19/2023 DMON Per Section 4.1 of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. Results from effluent samples collected on February 19 and 20 were invalid because laboratory personnel did not analyze the total coliform samples within the specified time frame required by the method. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, staff reviewed the standard operating procedure and were reminded of the time requirement for total coliform analysis. Per Section 4.1 of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. Results from effluent samples collected on February 19 and 20 were invalid because laboratory personnel did not analyze the total coliform samples within the specified time frame required by the method. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, staff reviewed the standard operating procedure and were reminded of the time requirement for total coliform analysis. Violation B eSMR
1116735 02/19/2023 DMON Total Coliform: Per the recycled water monitoring requirements of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. Results from effluent samples collected on February 19 and 20 were invalid because laboratory personnel did not analyze the samples within the specified time frame required by the method. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, staff reviewed the standard operating procedure and were reminded of the time requirement for total coliform analysis. Total Coliform: Per the recycled water monitoring requirements of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. Results from effluent samples collected on February 19 and 20 were invalid because laboratory personnel did not analyze the samples within the specified time frame required by the method. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, staff reviewed the standard operating procedure and were reminded of the time requirement for total coliform analysis. Violation U eSMR
1116734 01/14/2023 OEV Turbidity 1-Hour Average (Mean) limit is 5 NTU and reported value was 10 NTU at EFF001 WRR. Turbidity Per Provision B.2 of the WRR, treated wastewater should not exceed an average operating turbidity of 2 turbidity units or 5 turbidity units more than 5 percent of the time within a 24-hour period. On January 14, at 2:04 p.m., the Long Beach WRP experienced remarkably high storm flows with influent flows exceeding 30 million gallons per day (MGD). Due to these elevated flows, secondary effluent turbidity began to increase and resulted in increased loading on the filters. Around 5:00 p.m., the plant began to experience elevated final effluent turbidity with levels reaching 5 NTU at 5:12 p.m. and 10 NTU at 5:27 p.m. The high flow to the filter subsequently caused the backwash recovery wet-well to overflow at 10:16 p.m., which flooded the filter gallery which houses control panel 12 (CP-12) and caused a loss of signal from the turbidity meters and flow meters. Between 5:12 pm and 10:15 pm (when the turbidity meter lost signal) on January 14, high flows caused the effluent turbidity limits to be exceeded. Per the available metered data, final effluent turbidity exceeded 5 NTU units more than 5 percent of the time (72 minutes). At 3:00 a.m., the final effluent turbidity meter was manually read with a result of 4 NTU recorded. Violation U eSMR
1115364 01/14/2023 OEV Turbidity Instantaneous Maximum limit is 10 NTU and reported value was 10 NTU at EFF-001A. Per section 4.1.1e of the WDR, the treated wastewater should not exceed an average of 2 Nephelometric turbidity units (NTUS) within a 24-hour period, (b) 5 NTU more than 5 percent of the time (72 minutes) within a 24-hour period, and (c) 10 NTU at any time. At 2:04 p.m. on January 14, the Long Beach WRP experienced remarkably high storm flows with influent flows exceeding 30 million gallons per day (MGD). Due to these elevated flows, secondary effluent turbidity began to increase and resulted in increased loading on the filters. Around 5:00 p.m., the plant began to experience elevated final effluent turbidity with levels reaching 5 NTU at 5:12 p.m. and 10 NTU at 5:27 p.m. At approximately 7:41 p.m., the plant coincidentally experienced an unexpected power dip that caused the plants influent pumps to shut down. The influent pumps were restarted and returned to service at 7:51 p.m., but the elevated flows raised the influent wet well levels and caused debris accumulation in the filters. Between 5:12 pm and 10:15 pm on January 14, high flows caused the effluent turbidity limits to be exceeded. Per the available metered data, final effluent turbidity on January 14 between 5:12 pm and 10:15 pm (when the turbidity meter lost signal) exceeded 5 NTU units more than 5 percent of the time (72 minutes). In addition, per the available metered data, final effluent turbidity exceeded 10 NTU on January 14 sporadically from approximately 5:27 pm to 7:22 pm. In accordance with Section 6.1.2.y. and Attachment D Section 5.5.1. of the permit, respectively, upon having knowledge of the associated turbidity exceedance, the Sanitation Districts notified the Regional Board (Ms. Jeong-Hee Lim) via voice message on January 18 at 4:06 p.m. Written notification to the Regional Board was given on January 20, 2023. More detailed information on this exceedance can be found in the January 20, 2023 letter. Violation B eSMR
1108188 06/30/2022 DMON Per Section 8.1.1 of the MRP, chloride shall be monitored monthly at RSW-002. In June, chloride samples were not taken at RSW-002 due to a scheduling error. This scheduling error was associated with the new monitoring and reporting requirements of Order R4-2022-0032, which became effective in April 2022. The monthly effluent chloride sample in June was 156 mg/L, which is below the monthly average effluent limit and Basin Plan recommended objective of 230 mg/L. Laboratory staff have reviewed their sample collection schedules and have updated those schedules accordingly so that this sampling event will not be missed in the future. Per Section 8.1.1 of the MRP, chloride shall be monitored monthly at RSW-002. In June, chloride samples were not taken at RSW-002 due to a scheduling error. This scheduling error was associated with the new monitoring and reporting requirements of Order R4-2022-0032, which became effective in April 2022. The monthly effluent chloride sample in June was 156 mg/L, which is below the monthly average effluent limit and Basin Plan recommended objective of 230 mg/L. Laboratory staff have reviewed their sample collection schedules and have updated those schedules accordingly so that this sampling event will not be missed in the future. Violation B eSMR
1107036 05/31/2022 DMON Per Section 8.1.1 of the MRP, chloride shall be monitored monthly at RSW-002. In May, chloride samples were not taken at RSW-002 due to a scheduling error. This scheduling error was associated with the new monitoring and reporting requirements of Order R4-2022-0032, which became effective in April 2022. The monthly effluent chloride sample in May was 181 mg/L, which is below the monthly average effluent limit and Basin Plan recommended objective of 230 mg/L. Laboratory staff have reviewed their sample collection schedules and have updated those schedules accordingly so that this sampling event will not be missed in the future. Per Section 8.1.1 of the MRP, chloride shall be monitored monthly at RSW-002. In May, chloride samples were not taken at RSW-002 due to a scheduling error. This scheduling error was associated with the new monitoring and reporting requirements of Order R4-2022-0032, which became effective in April 2022. The monthly effluent chloride sample in May was 181 mg/L, which is below the monthly average effluent limit and Basin Plan recommended objective of 230 mg/L. Laboratory staff have reviewed their sample collection schedules and have updated those schedules accordingly so that this sampling event will not be missed in the future. Violation B eSMR
1105415 03/01/2022 DMON Per Section IV.A.I and VIII.A.1 of the MRP, effluent and receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for MBAS. Analytical results of samples collected from the effluent on March 1 and receiving water stations RSW-001, RSW-002, RSW-004, RSW-005 and RSW-006 on March 2 are invalid due to data integrity issues. Make-up samples will be collected as soon as possible. Corrective actions to prevent this from recurring include: 1) purchase and implementation of a spectrophotometer that has a reading log and can directly and electronically transfer results to the data management system to assure analytical results are accurately recorded, 2) routine review of analysts¿ adherence to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and 3) additional staff assigned to oversee laboratory activities. Per Section IV.A.I and VIII.A.1 of the MRP, effluent and receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for MBAS. Analytical results of samples collected from the effluent on March 1 and receiving water stations RSW-001, RSW-002, RSW-004, RSW-005 and RSW-006 on March 2 are invalid due to data integrity issues. Make-up samples will be collected as soon as possible. Corrective actions to prevent this from recurring include: 1) purchase and implementation of a spectrophotometer that has a reading log and can directly and electronically transfer results to the data management system to assure analytical results are accurately recorded, 2) routine review of analysts¿ adherence to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and 3) additional staff assigned to oversee laboratory activities. Violation B eSMR
1103052 01/31/2022 CAT1 Ammonia, Total (as N) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 4.1 mg/L and reported value was 4.79 mg/L at EFF-001A. Per Section IV.A.1 of the WDR, the monthly average limit for ammonia nitrogen shall not exceed 4.1 mg/L. On January 4, the effluent ammonia nitrogen result was 7.08 mg/L. Per Section VII.C of the MRP if the analytical result of any single sample monitored monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually, exceeds the average monthly effluent limitation (AMEL), the Permittee may collect up to four additional samples within the same calendar month. Additional monitoring was performed on January 11, 18, 25, and 28 with results of 3.45, 5.99, 4.78 and 2.67 mg/L, respectively. The monthly average effluent ammonia nitrogen was 4.79 mg/L which was above the AMEL. During December 29 to 31, the Los Angeles Basin experienced a significant amount of rainfall. The mean Long Beach WRP influent flow is approximately 16 million gallons per day (MGD). On December 30, influent flow to the LB WRP significantly increased by approximately 25% (20 MGD). The heavy rains and higher than usual influent flows resulted in a loss of micro-organisms used in the nitrification process. This resulted in higher than usual levels of ammonia in the effluent. Operational and process changes were made during this month to minimize the ammonia concentration in the effluent while re-introducing additional micro-organisms to aid with the nitrification process. After several changes and adjustments to the process, the ammonia effluent level decreased and continued to trend down toward normal levels. Violation B eSMR
1099034 10/18/2021 DMON Per SectionVIII.A.1 of the MRP, receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for MBAS. The samples collected from RSW-001, RSW-002, RSW-004, RSW-005 and RSW-006 on October 18 were invalid due to the use of an expired MBAS stock check standard in analyses. Make-up samples will be collected in November and the results will be included in the November report. To prevent a re-occurrence of this issue, staff was reminded of the standard validation policy to perform monthly checks of all standards used in analyses to ensure they are not expired. Staff are also in the process of implementing a new procedure to improve documentation to minimize human error. Per Section IV.A.1 and VIII.A.1 of the MRP, effluent and receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for oil and grease. The samples collected from EFF-001, RSW-001, RSW-004, RSW-005, and RSW-006 on October 18 were invalid for oil and grease since the tare weights for the samples were not recorded. As a result, the reportable concentrations for oil and grease at these sampling locations were not accurate. Make-up samples will be collected in November and the results will be included in the November report. To prevent a re-occurrence of this issue, staff were reminded to measure and record the tare weight for each incoming sample received. Laboratory staff are also in the process of implementing a new procedure to improve documentation to minimize human error. Per SectionVIII.A.1 of the MRP, receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for MBAS. The samples collected from RSW-001, RSW-002, RSW-004, RSW-005 and RSW-006 on October 18 were invalid due to the use of an expired MBAS stock check standard in analyses. Make-up samples will be collected in November and the results will be included in the November report. To prevent a re-occurrence of this issue, staff was reminded of the standard validation policy to perform monthly checks of all standards used in analyses to ensure they are not expired. Staff are also in the process of implementing a new procedure to improve documentation to minimize human error. Per Section IV.A.1 and VIII.A.1 of the MRP, effluent and receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for oil and grease. The samples collected from EFF-001, RSW-001, RSW-004, RSW-005, and RSW-006 on October 18 were invalid for oil and grease since the tare weights for the samples were not recorded. As a result, the reportable concentrations for oil and grease at these sampling locations were not accurate. Make-up samples will be collected in November and the results will be included in the November report. To prevent a re-occurrence of this issue, staff were reminded to measure and record the tare weight for each incoming sample received. Laboratory staff are also in the process of implementing a new procedure to improve documentation to minimize human error. Violation B eSMR
1090367 03/31/2021 DMON Missing results for mercury for 001-Q for the quarterly monitoring period ending on March 31, 2019. Used the NODI code H, but no explanation in cover letter or results report in CIWQS. Violation B Report
1091101 03/23/2021 DMON Per Section VIII.A.1 of the MRP, receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for BOD5, surfactants (CTAS), turbidity, nitrate nitrogen, and nitrite nitrogen. Results from RSW-004 collected on March 23 were canceled because the sample bottle associated with those parameters was improperly labeled. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, staff were reminded to double check bottle labels prior to analysis. Laboratory staff are also in the process of implementing a new procedure to improve documentation. Per Section VIII.A.1 of the MRP, receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for BOD5, surfactants (CTAS), turbidity, nitrate nitrogen, and nitrite nitrogen. Results from RSW-004 collected on March 23 were canceled because the sample bottle associated with those parameters was improperly labeled. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, staff were reminded to double check bottle labels prior to analysis. Laboratory staff are also in the process of implementing a new procedure to improve documentation. Violation B eSMR
1091102 03/23/2021 DMON Per Section VIII.A.1 of the MRP, receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for total suspended solids and settleable solids. Results from RSW-006 collected on March 23 were canceled because the sample bottle associated with those parameters was improperly labeled. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, staff were reminded to double check bottle labels prior to analysis. Laboratory staff are also in the process of implementing a new procedure to improve documentation. Per Section VIII.A.1 of the MRP, receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for total suspended solids and settleable solids. Results from RSW-006 collected on March 23 were canceled because the sample bottle associated with those parameters was improperly labeled. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, staff were reminded to double check bottle labels prior to analysis. Laboratory staff are also in the process of implementing a new procedure to improve documentation. Violation B eSMR
1089985 02/12/2021 OEV Total Coliform Single Sample Maximum limit is 23 CFU/100 mL and reported value was 24 CFU/100 mL at EFF001 WRR. Per Section B.2 of the WRR, recycled water used for the irrigation of parks, playgrounds, schoolyards, and other areas where the public has similar access or exposure shall be adequately disinfected at all times such that the number of total coliform bacteria does not exceed 23 CFU/100mL in any sample. However Title 22 requires recycled water used for these purposes to be disinfected tertiary recycled water such that the number of total coliform bacteria does not exceed 23 CFU/100mL in more than one sample within any 30-day period. The total coliform result of 24 CFU/100mL on February 12 exceeded the 23 CFU/100mL limit in the WRR, but the total coliform density did not exceed 23 CFU/100mL in any other sample during the 30 days before and after February 12, meeting the requirements in Title 22. Notification of the incident was provided to the Regional Board on February 18 at approximately 4:00 p.m., soon after confirming the exceedance. Because recycled water produced on February 12 met applicable Title 22 disinfection requirements, it is unlikely that any adverse conditions that could be detrimental to public health or the environment resulted from the use of this recycled water. To prevent a recurrence of this issue, Long Beach WRP operations staff will continue to closely monitor the disinfection system performance. Violation U eSMR
1085850 11/21/2020 DMON Per the MRP, recycled water samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. Results from the effluent sample collected on November 21 were invalid due to a leak of incubation bath water into the bag containing the sample. On November 21, the recycled water produced at the Long Beach WRP underwent adequate disinfection with normal chlorine dosing and flow; turbidity and other water quality parameters monitored in the plants final effluent were within permit limitations; and the plant was operating under normal conditions for the day. Thus, the coliform levels in the final effluent were likely below permit limitations on November 21. To prevent re-occurrence, a senior technician will ensure that all sample bags are properly sealed prior to incubation. Violation U eSMR
1080317 07/16/2020 CAT1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 1-Hour Average (Mean) limit is 0 % and reported value was 0 % at EFF-001A. A sample was not collected on July 16 at Long Beach WRP for TSS, due to autosampler malfunctions, after both the main and back up samplers were rewired incorrectly with a new signal interface. Therefore, there is no TSS result for the effluent on July 16. This issue has been resolved. Violation B eSMR
1074271 02/17/2020 DMON Per Section IV.A.1. of the MRP, effluent samples shall be collected daily for total suspended solids (TSS). On February 14, 16 and 17, sufficient sample volume was not collected to analyze for TSS due to improper autosampler programming. Therefore, there are no effluent TSS results for those dates. The programming issue was discovered and corrected on February 17. To prevent this issue from re-ocurring, staff were retrained to check the autosampler settings daily. Per Section IV.A.1. of the MRP, effluent samples shall be collected daily for total suspended solids (TSS). On February 14, 16 and 17, sufficient sample volume was not collected to analyze for TSS due to improper autosampler programming. Therefore, there are no effluent TSS results for those dates. The programming issue was discovered and corrected on February 17. To prevent this issue from re-ocurring, staff were retrained to check the autosampler settings daily. Violation B eSMR
1074272 02/16/2020 DMON Per Section IV.A.1. of the MRP, effluent samples shall be collected daily for total suspended solids (TSS). On February 14, 16 and 17, sufficient sample volume was not collected to analyze for TSS due to improper autosampler programming. Therefore, there are no effluent TSS results for those dates. The programming issue was discovered and corrected on February 17. To prevent this issue from re-ocurring, staff were retrained to check the autosampler settings daily. Per Section IV.A.1. of the MRP, effluent samples shall be collected daily for total suspended solids (TSS). On February 14, 16 and 17, sufficient sample volume was not collected to analyze for TSS due to improper autosampler programming. Therefore, there are no effluent TSS results for those dates. The programming issue was discovered and corrected on February 17. To prevent this issue from re-ocurring, staff were retrained to check the autosampler settings daily. Violation B eSMR
1074270 02/14/2020 DMON Per Section IV.A.1. of the MRP, effluent samples shall be collected daily for total suspended solids (TSS). On February 14, 16 and 17, sufficient sample volume was not collected to analyze for TSS due to improper autosampler programming. Therefore, there are no effluent TSS results for those dates. The programming issue was discovered and corrected on February 17. To prevent this issue from re-ocurring, staff were retrained to check the autosampler settings daily. Per Section IV.A.1. of the MRP, effluent samples shall be collected daily for total suspended solids (TSS). On February 14, 16 and 17, sufficient sample volume was not collected to analyze for TSS due to improper autosampler programming. Therefore, there are no effluent TSS results for those dates. The programming issue was discovered and corrected on February 17. To prevent this issue from re-ocurring, staff were retrained to check the autosampler settings daily. Violation B eSMR
1065319 07/19/2019 DMON Per Section IV.A.1 of the MRP, the effluent samples shall be analyzed Monday to Friday, except holidays, for total coliform. The sample collected on July 19 was invalidated because the total coliform counts were conducted before the end of the required incubation time. To prevent this issue from reoccurring, the analyst was reminded of the incubation time requirement. Per Section IV.A.1 of the MRP, the effluent samples shall be analyzed Monday to Friday, except holidays, for total coliform. The sample collected on July 19 was invalidated because the total coliform counts were conducted before the end of the required incubation time. To prevent this issue from reoccurring, the analyst was reminded of the incubation time requirement. Violation B eSMR
1066599 07/19/2019 DMON Per the MRP, recycled water samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. The total coliform analysis of a recycled water sample collected on July 19 was invalidated because the total coliform counts were conducted before the end of the required incubation time. To prevent this issue from reoccurring, laboratory staff were reminded of the incubation time requirement. Per the MRP, recycled water samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. The total coliform analysis of a recycled water sample collected on July 19 was invalidated because the total coliform counts were conducted before the end of the required incubation time. To prevent this issue from reoccurring, laboratory staff were reminded of the incubation time requirement. Violation U eSMR
Report displays most recent five years of violations. Refer to the Interactive Violation Report for more data.
Total Violations: 22 Priority Violations: 0
*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.

Violation Types
CAT1 = Category 1 Pollutant (Effluent Violation for Group 1 Pollutant) DMON = Deficient Monitoring
OEV = Other Effluent Violation Surface Water = Surface Water

Expand/Contract Enforcement Actions
Enforcement Actions
Enf Id Enf Type Enf Order No. Effective Date Status
353012 Admin Civil Liability R4-2008-0067-M 09/30/2008 Historical
341435 Notice of Violation NOV 12/28/2007 Historical
330850 Notice of Violation NOV 05/18/2007 Historical
247806 Time Schedule Order R4-2002-0124 07/11/2002 Historical
Total Enf Actions: 4

Expand/Contract Inspections
Inspections
Inspection ID Inspection Type Lead Inspector Actual End Date Planned Violations Attachment
51295737 B Type compliance inspection Isabella Suarez (Multiple) 04/12/2023 N 0 N/A
45141949 Prerequirement inspection Don Tsai 08/23/2021 N 0 [Attachments]
43048605 B Type compliance inspection Kristie Kao 11/18/2020 N 0 N/A
33388722 B Type compliance inspection Jose Morales 12/11/2018 Y 0 Download
26400055 B Type compliance inspection Jose Morales 05/03/2017 Y 0 Download
16926710 A Type compliance inspection Jose Morales 06/18/2015 Y 0 Download
8947228 Prerequirement inspection Brandi Outwin-Beals (Multiple) 07/10/2012 Y 0 Download
8339121 A Type compliance inspection Jose Morales 05/22/2012 Y 0 N/A
2395769 A Type compliance inspection EPA Contractor 05/17/2010 Y 0 Download
3995041 B Type compliance inspection Max Kuker 05/17/2010 N 0 Download
1604908 B Type compliance inspection Dave Lyons 10/28/2008 Y 0 Download
1275125 A Type compliance inspection Tetra Tech Inspector 05/21/2007 Y 0 N/A
337966 A Type compliance inspection Jose Morales 11/23/2004 Y 0 N/A
335380 A Type compliance inspection Jose Morales 06/09/2004 Y 0 N/A
333936 A Type compliance inspection Jose Morales 12/03/2003 Y 0 N/A
330760 A Type compliance inspection Jesus Plasenca 06/18/2003 Y 0 N/A
329460 A Type compliance inspection Jose Morales 01/16/2003 Y 0 N/A
325556 A Type compliance inspection Jose Morales 05/29/2002 Y 0 N/A
275548 A Type compliance inspection Jose Morales 03/15/2002 Y 0 N/A
275509 B Type compliance inspection Namiraj Jain 12/27/2001 Y 0 N/A
275566 Miscellaneous inspection Namiraj Jain 11/21/2001 Y 0 N/A
275547 B Type compliance inspection Veronica Cuevas-Alpuche 03/01/2001 Y 0 N/A
275525 A Type compliance inspection Veronica Cuevas-Alpuche 03/01/2001 Y 0 N/A
275561 A Type compliance inspection Kwang-il Lee 01/13/2000 Y 0 N/A
275562 A Type compliance inspection Kwang-il Lee 01/20/1999 Y 0 N/A
275524 A Type compliance inspection Kwang-il Lee 01/20/1999 Y 0 N/A
275564 A Type compliance inspection Kwang-il Lee 01/21/1998 Y 0 N/A
275510 A Type compliance inspection James Tang 01/08/1997 Y 0 N/A
275565 A Type compliance inspection James Tang 01/08/1997 Y 0 N/A
275523 A Type compliance inspection James Tang 12/21/1995 Y 0 N/A
275563 A Type compliance inspection James Tang 12/21/1995 Y 0 N/A
Total Inspections: 31 Last Inspection: 04/12/2023
  
The current report was generated with data as of: 05/31/2024
Regional Boards are in the process of entering backlogged data.
As a result, data may be incomplete.
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