Violation ID |
Occurred Date |
Violation Type |
(-) Violation Description |
Corrective Action |
Status |
Classification |
Source |
1126671 |
03/30/2024 |
OEV |
Total Coliform Weekly Average limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 70 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge to Percolation Ponds |
Chlorine dosing setpoints have been raised to try and prevent future Coliform limit exceedances. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1126665 |
03/23/2024 |
OEV |
Total Coliform Weekly Average limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 33 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge to Percolation Ponds |
Chlorine dosing setpoints have been raised to try and prevent future Coliform limit exceedances. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1126668 |
03/13/2024 |
ATOX |
Acute Toxicity Instantaneous Minimum limit is 70 % survival and reported value was 0 % survival at EFF-001B. |
During future discharges more care will be taken to minimize bisulfite residual while maintaining a positive residual to show complete removal of chlorine in the effluent. Additionally, in future toxicity tests, the laboratory will be requested to begin aeration at test initialization. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1126666 |
03/11/2024 |
Order Conditions |
March 11, 2024 - Between 438,000 and 525,000 gallons of Secondary Treated Wastewater was discharged to the Russian River through Discharge Point 001 (EFF-001B) due to an operator error involving the set point conditions of several valves. |
The City is planning to revise its River Discharge SOPs to require supervision from a Senior Operator or higher when isolation valves are opened/closed and to include a 3-D diagram of the valve system to increase staff understanding of all connections and potential impacts. Refresher training on river discharge procedures will be held for all operations staff each year, approximately one month prior to the start of the river discharge season. In addition, two auto actuation valves will be installed as part of the Phase 4 Recycled Water Project. This installation will provide automatic closure of the River Discharge Isolation Valve when it is not being used and when off spec water is produced. The project has been designed, funded, and is currently underway. However, the lead time for receiving the valves is 48 weeks so installation will not occur until the summer of 2025 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1126175 |
03/11/2024 |
UAUTHDISC |
Unauthorized discharge of between 438,000 gallons and 525,000 gallons of secondary treated wastewater to the Russian River. |
The City of Ukiah provided a NOV Response Letter detailing corrective actions taken in a letter dated April 16, 2024. The response letter is ECM Document ID No. 10407810. |
Violation |
B |
Complaint |
1126663 |
02/22/2024 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 0.02 mg/L and reported value was 0.75 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The AWT was immediately placed in a backwash to prevent further discharge, and bisulfite residual was increased. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1126669 |
02/21/2024 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 0.02 mg/L and reported value was 0.74 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The AWT was immediately placed in a backwash to prevent further discharge, and bisulfite residual was increased. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1126664 |
02/17/2024 |
OEV |
Total Coliform Weekly Average limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 33 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge to Percolation Ponds |
Chlorine dosing setpoints have been raised to try and prevent future Coliform limit exceedances. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1126670 |
02/03/2024 |
OEV |
Total Coliform Weekly Average limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 130 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge to Percolation Ponds |
Chlorine dosing setpoints have been raised to try and prevent future Coliform limit exceedances. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1126667 |
01/20/2024 |
OEV |
Total Coliform Weekly Average limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 26 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge to Percolation Ponds |
Chlorine dosing setpoints have been raised to try and prevent future Coliform limit exceedances. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1121466 |
09/30/2023 |
DMON |
Specific Conductance was not measured at site EFF-002 during the month of September as required by the NPDES permit. |
EFF-002 Specific Conductance has been added to the daily task list to check and ensure that monthly sampling has occurred. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1119005 |
06/30/2023 |
DMON |
RSW-003, RSW-004, RSW-005 - No turbidity value recorded during may sampling event.
REC-001 - No weekly pH recorded during the weeks of 6/3/2023 and 6/10/2023.
REC-001 - No weekly BOD collected during the week of 6/3/2023. |
Sampling documentation has been updated to ensure laboratory staff can easily and immediately recognize when required weekly monitoring has not been completed. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1119006 |
06/10/2023 |
OEV |
Total Coliform Daily Maximum limit is 240 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 1011.2 MPN/100 mL at REC-001. *** MMP Exempt Reason:No discharge to surface water. |
The high result was anomalous and has not repeated. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1119007 |
06/08/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Surface Loading Rate Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5 gpm/sqft and reported value was 5.142 gpm/sqft at INT-001A. |
Operational setpoints in SCADA will be changed to prevent the problem from recurring. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1116018 |
01/31/2023 |
CAT2 |
Copper, Total Monthly Average limit is 21 ug/L and reported value was 34 ug/L at EFF-001B. |
At this time it is unknown what corrective actions could prevent future discharges of copper above the permitted limits. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1116012 |
01/24/2023 |
OEV |
CT (Cl residual * contact time) Daily Minimum limit is 450 mg-min/L and reported value was 170 mg-min/L at EFF-001A. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Limit is related to recycled water production. |
Operating the river discharge requires a practice of minimizing chlorine levels while meeting coliform requirements, CT of 450mg-min/L is not feasible during periods of river discharge. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1116015 |
01/24/2023 |
CAT2 |
Copper, Total Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 40 ug/L and reported value was 68 ug/L at EFF-001B. |
At this time it is unknown what corrective actions could prevent future discharges of copper above the permitted limits. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1116014 |
01/23/2023 |
OEV |
CT (Cl residual * contact time) Daily Minimum limit is 450 mg-min/L and reported value was 190 mg-min/L at EFF-001A. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Limit is related to recycled water production. |
Operating the river discharge requires a practice of minimizing chlorine levels while meeting coliform requirements, CT of 450mg-min/L is not feasible during periods of river discharge. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1116019 |
01/20/2023 |
OEV |
CT (Cl residual * contact time) Daily Minimum limit is 450 mg-min/L and reported value was 49 mg-min/L at EFF-001A. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Limit is related to recycled water production. |
Operating the river discharge requires a practice of minimizing chlorine levels while meeting coliform requirements, CT of 450mg-min/L is not feasible during periods of river discharge. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1116017 |
01/19/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Surface Loading Rate Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5 gpm/sqft and reported value was 5.035 gpm/sqft at INT-001A. |
The accuracy of flow measuring devices will be evaluated against the SCADA display to determine if the correct accuracy is being reflected in the programming. In the meantime, the SOP has been updated and operators have been trained to operate the units at a flow rate that will not be able to exceed the 5 gpm/sqft. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1116013 |
01/18/2023 |
OEV |
Surface Loading Rate Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5 gpm/sqft and reported value was 5.023 gpm/sqft at INT-001A. |
The accuracy of flow measuring devices will be evaluated against the SCADA display to determine if the correct accuracy is being reflected in the programming. In the meantime, the SOP has been updated and operators have been trained to operate the units at a flow rate that will not be able to exceed the 5 gpm/sqft. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1116016 |
01/17/2023 |
OEV |
Surface Loading Rate Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5 gpm/sqft and reported value was 5.010 gpm/sqft at INT-001A. |
The accuracy of flow measuring devices will be evaluated against the SCADA display to determine if the correct accuracy is being reflected in the programming. In the meantime, the SOP has been updated and operators have been trained to operate the units at a flow rate that will not be able to exceed the 5 gpm/sqft. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1112919 |
10/26/2022 |
Order Conditions |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 15 mg/L and reported value was 20 mg/L at REC-001. |
The contract laboratory was contacted to verify there were no errors with their data. The review procedure for laboratory data was updated to include more people receiving and checking the data to allow more rapid discovery and reporting of off-spec recycled water. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1110783 |
09/03/2022 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average (Mean) limit is 15 mg/L and reported value was 21 mg/L at REC-001. *** MMP Exempt Reason:No discharge to surface water. |
None at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and try and find the cause. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1109649 |
07/24/2022 |
OEV |
CT (Cl residual * contact time) Daily Minimum limit is 450 mg-min/L and reported value was 374 mg-min/L at EFF-001A. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Related to Recycled Water Production |
After periods of shutdown, the chlorine analyzer for EFF-001A will be tested for accuracy prior to diverting tertiary water to the Recycled Water Ponds. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1109650 |
07/23/2022 |
DMON |
No sample was collected for pH at sample location REC-001 during the third week of July while recycled water production was occurring. |
Sampling requirements have been reviewed and laboratory staff will be performing weekly reviews of data to ensure that all required weekly sampling has been conducted each week. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1106677 |
04/21/2022 |
OEV |
Flow Daily Average (Mean) limit is 4.0 MGD and reported value was 4.073 MGD at EFF-001A. |
The operators are limited by programming setting the minimum flow rate through each unit at 1 MGD.
In 2023 when the AWT units are reconditioned, the programming will be modified to accommodate 0.25 MGD. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1106676 |
01/02/2022 |
UAUTHDISC |
The City of Ukiah Recycled Water System experienced an unauthorized discharge of approximately 150,000 gallons of tertiary-treated recycled water that reached The Russian River (water of the state and United States). |
|
Violation |
B |
Report |
1099692 |
12/31/2021 |
DMON |
Did not collect monthly monitoring sample for EFF-002 in October (Ammonia (N), Nitrate (N), Nitrite (N), Organic Nitrogen (N), TDS, Chloride, Sodium). Did not collect Specific Conductance for EFF-002 in November, or December. |
Sampling requirements have been reviewed, and task communication has been improved. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1099693 |
10/06/2021 |
DMON |
Did not collect weekly pH value for REC-001 week of October 6th 2021. |
Sampling requirements have been reviewed, and task communication has been improved. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1096139 |
09/29/2021 |
OEV |
Total Coliform Weekly Average limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 170 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. |
The high coliform sampled at EFF-002 on 9/29/21, is most likely the result of an unforeseen sludge buildup at the effluent structure, due to closing the percolation pond valve for increased recycled water production. Water was only flowing to the percolation ponds from this location during the maintenance, and the effluent valve was closed again immediately following the maintenance.
|
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1096138 |
08/25/2021 |
OEV |
CT (Cl residual * contact time) Daily Minimum limit is 450 mg-min/L and reported value was 343 mg-min/L at EFF-001A. |
The low chlorine set point has been raised to provide more time for the auto actuating valves to close in the event of unqualified recycled water. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1096136 |
08/24/2021 |
OEV |
Total Coliform Monthly Maximum limit is 240 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 2419.6 MPN/100 mL at REC-001. |
To reduce the possibility of contamination in future samples, the sample port will be disinfected prior to sampling events. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1096137 |
07/14/2021 |
DMON |
The pH data for REC-001 taken 7/14/21 was lost due to a malfunction with the field meter used to collect the data. No weekly pH data is available for the week of 7/14/21 at location REC-001. |
The malfunctioning field meter has been sent to the manufacturer for repair and refurbishment. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1092689 |
06/09/2021 |
DMON |
Due to sample mislabeling the BOD sample taken for the week of 6/12/21 for EFF-002 was unable to be quantified by the contract laboratory, notification of the mislabeling was provided after the week had ended preventing resampling. |
Sample labeling requirements have been reviewed and will be followed more carefully. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1092690 |
06/09/2021 |
DMON |
Due to sample mislabeling the BOD sample taken for the week of 6/12/21 for INF-001 was unable to be quantified by the contract laboratory, notification of the mislabeling was provided after the week had ended preventing resampling. |
Sample labeling requirements have been reviewed and will be followed more carefully. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1092687 |
05/21/2021 |
DMON |
No dissolved oxygen reading was taken during sampling at river monitoring location RSW-005 due to a malfunction with the dissolved oxygen meter. |
A new cable has been purchased and installed for the dissolved oxygen meter. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1092688 |
04/30/2021 |
DMON |
No coliform sample was taken on 4/30/2021 for sampling location REC-001 while discharging to discharge point 003 "Tertiary Treated Wastewater". The cause was due to a miscommunication between operators and laboratory staff when restarting the AWT after several days of non operation. |
The importance of clear communication was reiterated to staff and sample schedule requirements have been reviewed. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1085123 |
12/31/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Monthly Average limit is 10 mg/L and reported value was 20 mg/L at REC-001. |
The cause of the high BOD is an unknown, ongoing problem and is being investigated (See attachment HighBodNarrative.pdf for more information on this) |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085119 |
12/12/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 15 mg/L and reported value was 16 mg/L at REC-001. |
The cause of the high BOD is an unknown, ongoing problem and is being investigated (See attachment HighBodNarrative.pdf for more information on this) |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085122 |
12/05/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 15 mg/L and reported value was 23 mg/L at REC-001. |
The cause of the high BOD is an unknown, ongoing problem and is being investigated (See attachment HighBodNarrative.pdf for more information on this) |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085118 |
11/30/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Monthly Average limit is 10 mg/L and reported value was 32 mg/L at REC-001. |
The cause of the high BOD is an unknown, ongoing problem and is being investigated (See attachment HighBodNarrative.pdf for more information on this) |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085121 |
11/30/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Monthly Average limit is 30 mg/L and reported value was 33.9 mg/L at EFF-002. |
The cause of the high BOD is an unknown, ongoing problem and is being investigated (See attachment HighBodNarrative.pdf for more information on this) |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085112 |
11/14/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 45 mg/L and reported value was 66 mg/L at EFF-002. |
The cause of the high BOD is an unknown, ongoing problem and is being investigated (See attachment HighBodNarrative.pdf for more information on this) |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085120 |
11/07/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 15 mg/L and reported value was 32 mg/L at REC-001. |
The cause of the high BOD is an unknown, ongoing problem and is being investigated (See attachment HighBodNarrative.pdf for more information on this) |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085117 |
11/07/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 45 mg/L and reported value was 46 mg/L at EFF-002. |
The cause of the high BOD is an unknown, ongoing problem and is being investigated (See attachment HighBodNarrative.pdf for more information on this) |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085116 |
10/31/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Monthly Average limit is 10 mg/L and reported value was 21.5 mg/L at REC-001. |
The cause of the high BOD is an unknown, ongoing problem and is being investigated (See attachment HighBodNarrative.pdf for more information on this) |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085113 |
10/31/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Monthly Average limit is 30 mg/L and reported value was 36.1 mg/L at EFF-002. |
The cause of the high BOD is an unknown, ongoing problem and is being investigated (See attachment HighBodNarrative.pdf for more information on this) |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085115 |
10/24/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 15 mg/L and reported value was 36 mg/L at REC-001. |
The cause of the high BOD is an unknown, ongoing problem and is being investigated (See attachment HighBodNarrative.pdf for more information on this) |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085114 |
10/17/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 15 mg/L and reported value was 20 mg/L at REC-001. |
The cause of the high BOD is an unknown, ongoing problem and is being investigated (See attachment HighBodNarrative.pdf for more information on this) |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085111 |
10/10/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 45 mg/L and reported value was 82 mg/L at EFF-002. |
The cause of the high BOD is an unknown, ongoing problem and is being investigated (See attachment HighBodNarrative.pdf for more information on this) |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1080725 |
10/09/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 15 mg/L and reported value was 20 mg/L at REC-001. |
The cause of the high BOD values observed in September are currently unknown and are under inivestigation. Results of the investigation will be included in the Q4 2020 SMR
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1112741 |
10/05/2020 |
DMON |
The NPDES permit requires a once per term limit monitoring of CTR and Title 22 Pollutants at monitoring location INF-001. When requesting the analysis on 10/5/2020, Trivalent chromium was not requested as part of the analysis. As a result, there is no value for trivalent chromium included with the report. |
City of Ukiah WWTP laboratory staff coordinated with the project staff at the contract laboratory to refine future requests for CTR and Title 22 Pollutants to include Trivalent Chromium. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1080727 |
09/30/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Monthly Average limit is 10 mg/L and reported value was 26 mg/L at REC-001. |
The cause of the high BOD values observed in September are currently unknown and are under inivestigation. Results of the investigation will be included in the Q4 2020 SMR
|
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1080722 |
09/30/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Monthly Average limit is 30 mg/L and reported value was 54 mg/L at EFF-002. |
The cause of the high BOD values observed in September are currently unknown and are under inivestigation. Results of the investigation will be included in the Q4 2020 SMR
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1080726 |
09/16/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 15 mg/L and reported value was 31 mg/L at REC-001. |
The cause of the high BOD values observed in September are currently unknown and are under inivestigation. Results of the investigation will be included in the Q4 2020 SMR
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1080721 |
09/16/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 45 mg/L and reported value was 52 mg/L at EFF-002. |
The cause of the high BOD values observed in September are currently unknown and are under inivestigation. Results of the investigation will be included in the Q4 2020 SMR
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1080720 |
09/09/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 45 mg/L and reported value was 70 mg/L at EFF-002. |
The cause of the high BOD values observed in September are currently unknown and are under inivestigation. Results of the investigation will be included in the Q4 2020 SMR
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1080715 |
09/07/2020 |
OEV |
CT (Cl residual * contact time) Daily Minimum limit is 450 mg-min/L and reported value was 381 mg-min/L at REC-001. |
Training has been provided to the operators on how to identify and prevent this violation from recurring. Changes have also been made to the calculation tool to help identify if violations occur
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1080723 |
09/02/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 15 mg/L and reported value was 44 mg/L at REC-001. |
The cause of the high BOD values observed in September are currently unknown and are under inivestigation. Results of the investigation will be included in the Q4 2020 SMR
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1080724 |
09/02/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 45 mg/L and reported value was 82 mg/L at EFF-002. |
The cause of the high BOD values observed in September are currently unknown and are under inivestigation. Results of the investigation will be included in the Q4 2020 SMR
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1080717 |
07/29/2020 |
DMON |
Due to a lab error at the contract laboratory, the BOD sample taken on 7/29/20 was invalidated. A written statement from the contract lab detailing the event is included with the SMR.
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Due to a lab error at the contract laboratory, the BOD sample taken on 7/29/20 was invalidated. A written statement from the contract lab detailing the event is included with the SMR.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1080718 |
07/29/2020 |
DMON |
Due to a lab error at the contract laboratory, the BOD sample taken on 7/29/20 was invalidated. A written statement from the contract lab detailing the event is included with the SMR.
|
Due to a lab error at the contract laboratory, the BOD sample taken on 7/29/20 was invalidated. A written statement from the contract lab detailing the event is included with the SMR.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1080719 |
07/29/2020 |
DMON |
Due to a lab error at the contract laboratory, the BOD sample taken on 7/29/20 was invalidated. A written statement from the contract lab detailing the event is included with the SMR.
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Due to a lab error at the contract laboratory, the BOD sample taken on 7/29/20 was invalidated. A written statement from the contract lab detailing the event is included with the SMR.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1080716 |
07/22/2020 |
CAT1 |
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Weekly Average limit is 45 mg/L and reported value was 95 mg/L at EFF-002. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge to land. |
The high TSS sampled on July 22 for EFF-002 was due to an unknown cause, the problem has not presented itself prior to this sample, and has not repeated since. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1077645 |
06/17/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Weekly Average limit is 15 mg/L and reported value was 17 mg/L at REC-001. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge to land |
The high BOD sampled on June 17 for REC-001 was due to an unknown cause, the problem has not presented itself prior to this sample, and has not repeated since. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1077647 |
04/02/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 9.8 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025.
See Order No. R1-2018-0051
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1077646 |
04/02/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Monthly Average limit is 2.5 mg/L and reported value was 6.8 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025.
See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073383 |
03/31/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 2.5 mg/L and reported value was 9.8 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073399 |
03/31/2020 |
CAT2 |
Copper, Total Monthly Average limit is 21 ug/L and reported value was 21.5 ug/L at EFF-001B. |
The reason for the elevated effluent copper levels, is potentially due to high Influent copper levels sampled in January and February, which will be further identified through an industrial user survey later this year. Potential chemical additions at the WWTP are also being investigated |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073382 |
03/27/2020 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 0.02 mg/L and reported value was 3.0 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
During phase 4 of the recycled water project, auto actuation valves will be installed to prevent the problem from occurring in the future. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1073400 |
03/18/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 11 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073384 |
03/11/2020 |
DMON |
The wrong chain of custody file was generated resulting in the lack of a request for Ammonia analysis at the contract laboratory. |
Sampling requirements and schedule has been reviewed and sampling paperwork has been updated to prevent the issue from reoccurring. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1073385 |
03/11/2020 |
DMON |
The wrong chain of custody file was generated resulting in the lack of a request for Ammonia analysis at the contract laboratory.
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Sampling requirements and schedule has been reviewed and sampling paperwork has been updated to prevent the issue from reoccurring. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1073402 |
03/11/2020 |
DMON |
The wrong chain of custody file was generated resulting in the lack of a request for Ammonia analysis at the contract laboratory. |
Sampling requirements and schedule has been reviewed and sampling paperwork has been updated to prevent the issue from reoccurring.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1073404 |
03/11/2020 |
DMON |
The wrong chain of custody file was generated resulting in the lack of a request for Nitrate analysis at the contract laboratory. The sample was analyzed for Chloride by the 300.0 method, which generates Nitrate data as well. The Nitrate data was requested from the contract laboratory after realizing the mistake, but the analysis was not performed within the recommended holding time for Nitrate samples. The data was included in the eSMR for record keeping. |
Sampling requirements and schedule has been reviewed and sampling paperwork has been updated to prevent the issue from reoccurring. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1073386 |
03/11/2020 |
DMON |
The wrong chain of custody file was generated resulting in the lack of a request for Turbidity analysis at the contract laboratory. |
Sampling requirements and schedule has been reviewed and sampling paperwork has been updated to prevent the issue from reoccurring. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1073403 |
03/11/2020 |
DMON |
The wrong chain of custody file was generated resulting in the lack of a request for Turbidity analysis at the contract laboratory. |
Sampling requirements and schedule has been reviewed and sampling paperwork has been updated to prevent the issue from reoccurring. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1073397 |
03/05/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 9.7 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025.
See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073389 |
02/29/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 2.5 mg/L and reported value was 7.5 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073393 |
02/27/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 6.0 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073401 |
02/23/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 8.8 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073392 |
02/19/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 9.1 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073391 |
02/12/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 7.9 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073395 |
02/06/2020 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 2.2 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 7.8 MPN/100 mL at EFF-001B. |
Per discussions with Regional Water Board staff in January, the City is no longer monitoring for Coliform at location EFF-001B. It was determined to be an unsafe sampling location, and was abandoned after the first week of February.¿ |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073390 |
02/05/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 6.8 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073379 |
01/31/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 2.5 mg/L and reported value was 7.2 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073388 |
01/28/2020 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 2.2 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 4.5 MPN/100 mL at EFF-001B. |
Per discussions with Regional Water Board staff in January, the City is no longer monitoring for Coliform at location EFF-001B. It was determined to be an unsafe sampling location, and was abandoned after the first week of February. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073394 |
01/24/2020 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 2.2 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 7.8 MPN/100 mL at EFF-001A. |
The cause of the high Coliform is unknown, and has not reoccurred. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1073377 |
01/24/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 8.1 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073381 |
01/17/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 5.8 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073396 |
01/16/2020 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 2.2 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 7.8 MPN/100 mL at EFF-001B. |
Per discussions with Regional Water Board staff in January, the City is no longer monitoring for Coliform at location EFF-001B. It was determined to be an unsafe sampling location, and was abandoned after the first week of February. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073380 |
01/15/2020 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 0.02 mg/L and reported value was .28 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
ORP alarm point adjusted down from 280 to 250.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1073387 |
01/10/2020 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 2.2 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 13 MPN/100 mL at EFF-001B. |
Per discussions with Regional Water Board staff in January, the City is no longer monitoring for Coliform at location EFF-001B. It was determined to be an unsafe sampling location, and was abandoned after the first week of February. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073378 |
01/10/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 6 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1073398 |
01/02/2020 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 11 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1071412 |
12/31/2019 |
DMON |
The annual priority pollutants effluent scan was inadvertently missed in 2019. The City is scheduling it soon, before effluent discharge to the river ends for the season. |
The annual priority pollutants effluent scan was inadvertently missed in 2019. The City is scheduling it soon, before effluent discharge to the river ends for the season. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1070267 |
12/26/2019 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 7.7 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070272 |
12/26/2019 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Monthly Average limit is 2.5 mg/L and reported value was 10.7 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070273 |
12/18/2019 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 10 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070277 |
12/18/2019 |
CAT2 |
Copper, Total Monthly Average limit is 21 ug/L and reported value was 26 ug/L at EFF-001B. |
The reason for the elevated copper levels is unclear at this time. The City conducted follow-up monitoring in January 2020. Both influent and effluent have been sampled and results will be reported in the first 2020 quarterly SMR. Potential chemical additions at the WWTP are being investigated and the City is also conducting an industrial user survey this year. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070274 |
12/11/2019 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 12 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070268 |
12/07/2019 |
DMON |
On 12/7 and 12/8 EFF-002 was not sampled for pH because the operator inadvertently missed these samples. |
Training has been provided to the responsible operator. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1070270 |
12/04/2019 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 13 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070269 |
11/26/2019 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 13 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070266 |
11/26/2019 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 2.50 mg/L and reported value was 14.3 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070254 |
11/26/2019 |
CAT2 |
Copper, Total Monthly Average limit is 21 ug/L and reported value was 27 ug/L at EFF-001B. |
The reason for the elevated copper levels is unclear at this time. The City conducted follow-up monitoring in January 2020. Both influent and effluent have been sampled and results will be reported in the first 2020 quarterly SMR. Potential chemical additions at the WWTP are being investigated and the City is also conducting an industrial user survey this year. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070265 |
11/22/2019 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 17 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070279 |
11/14/2019 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 132.25 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. |
The City believes there was contamination in the pump used to collect the sample at this location. In mid November we stopped using the contaminated pump, and results have been compliant since. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070271 |
11/09/2019 |
DMON |
On 11/9 EFF-001B was not sampled for pH during river discharge. The operator inadvertently missed this sample. |
Training has been provided to the responsible operator. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1070278 |
11/07/2019 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 110 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge at EFF-002 is to a percolation pond. This is not an NPDES discharge, thus not subject to MMPs. |
The City believes there was contamination in the pump used to collect the sample at this location. In mid November we stopped using the contaminated pump, and results have been compliant since. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070264 |
11/06/2019 |
DMON |
On 11/6 and 11/10 EFF-001B pH was not taken during river discharge because discharge was stopped before sampling could occur. |
In the future, if possible, samples will be collected prior to ending discharge. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1070275 |
11/05/2019 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 13 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070256 |
10/31/2019 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 79 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. |
The City believes there was contamination in the pump used to collect the sample at this location. In mid November we stopped using the contaminated pump, and results have been compliant since. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070280 |
10/31/2019 |
OEV |
Total Coliform Not to exceed a specific limit more than once within any 30-day period. limit is 240 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 920 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge at EFF-002 is to a percolation pond. This is not an NPDES discharge, thus not subject to MMPs. |
The City believes there was contamination in the pump used to collect the sample at this location. In mid November we stopped using the contaminated pump, and results have been compliant since. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070260 |
10/31/2019 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 14 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070252 |
10/31/2019 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 2.5 mg/L and reported value was 14.7 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070250 |
10/31/2019 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Monthly Average limit is 10 mg/L and reported value was 10.3 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The reason for the elevated BOD levels at the beginning of the discharge season is unclear. BOD concentrations have returned to normal since. November and December results have been in compliance with effluent limits. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1070253 |
10/26/2019 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 79 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. |
The City believes there was contamination in the pump used to collect the sample at this location. In mid November we stopped using the contaminated pump, and results have been compliant since. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070261 |
10/24/2019 |
DMON |
Turbidity sampling at RSW-002 was missed for the second week of discharging to the river - checked wrong box on COC form. |
Monitoring requirements have been carefully reviewed; issue has not occurred since. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1070258 |
10/24/2019 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 13 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070251 |
10/24/2019 |
CAT2 |
Copper, Total Monthly Average limit is 21 ug/L and reported value was 25 ug/L at EFF-001B. |
The reason for the elevated copper levels is unclear at this time. The City conducted follow-up monitoring in January 2020. Both influent and effluent have been sampled and results will be reported in the first 2020 quarterly SMR. Potential chemical additions at the WWTP are being investigated and the City is also conducting an industrial user survey this year. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1070259 |
10/18/2019 |
DMON |
Turbidity sampling at RSW-001 and RSW-002 was inadvertently missed for the first week of discharging to the river. |
Monitoring requirements have been carefully reviewed; issue has not occurred since. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1070257 |
10/18/2019 |
CAT1 |
Ammonia, Total (as N) Daily Maximum limit is 5.6 mg/L and reported value was 17 mg/L at EFF-001B. |
The City is in compliance with the TSO schedule and on track for full compliance by January 1, 2025. See Order No. R1-2018-0051 |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070255 |
10/15/2019 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 920 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge at EFF-002 is to a percolation pond. This is not an NPDES discharge, thus not subject to MMPs. |
The City believes there was contamination in the pump used to collect the sample at this location. In mid November we stopped using the contaminated pump, and results have been compliant since. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070263 |
10/09/2019 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 240 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge at EFF-002 is to a percolation pond. This is not an NPDES discharge, thus not subject to MMPs. |
The City believes there was contamination in the pump used to collect the sample at this location. In mid November we stopped using the contaminated pump, and results have been compliant since. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1070262 |
10/01/2019 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 920 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge at EFF-002 is to a percolation pond. This is not an NPDES discharge, thus not subject to MMPs. |
The City believes there was contamination in the pump used to collect the sample at this location. In mid November we stopped using the contaminated pump, and results have been compliant since. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1066095 |
09/18/2019 |
DMON |
Missed daily pH reading at EFF-002. |
Operators made a check list that keeps track of daily, weekly, and monthly sampling responsibilities to help keep track of sampling events and prevent this type of error in the future. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1066093 |
08/23/2019 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 79 MPN/100 mL. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge at EFF-002 is to a percolation pond. This is not an NPDES discharge, thus not subject to MMPs. |
The sampling strategy was changed to collect the sample during a period that Effluent 002 water was moving down stream rather than up stream. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1066092 |
08/21/2019 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 540 MPN/100 mL at EFF-002. *** MMP Exempt Reason:Discharge at EFF-002 is to a percolation pond. This is not an NPDES discharge, thus not subject to MMPs. |
The sampling strategy was changed to collect the sample during a period that Effluent 002 water was moving down stream rather than up stream. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
1066094 |
07/31/2019 |
DMON |
Quarterly monitoring (July 2019) at river stations RSW-003 to RSW-005 was missed. There was no discharge to the river at this time. |
Corrected sampling frequency in the WWTP monitoring schedule. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
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