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General Information
Party ID Party Name Party Classification Mailing Address Work Phone Email/Website
459581 Joint Outfall System Special District 1955 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601 None None
  
  
  
  
Expand/Contract Related Places
Related Places
Place ID Place Name County Region Place Type Relationship to Party Relationship Start Date Relationship End Date
840718 White Point Outfall Manifold Construction Dewatering Project Los Angeles 4 Wastewater Treatment Facility Owner and Operator 10/10/2017 None
260156 San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant Los Angeles 4 Wastewater Treatment Facility None None None
250700 Pomona Water Reclamation Plant Los Angeles 4 Wastewater Treatment Facility Owner and Operator 06/04/2009 None
243301 Montebello Forebay Groundwater Recharge Los Angeles 4 Recycled Water Use Area None None None
238646 Los Coyotes WRP Los Angeles 4 Wastewater Treatment Facility Owner and Operator 09/06/2007 None
238562 Long Beach WRP Los Angeles 4 Wastewater Treatment Facility Owner and Operator 09/06/2007 None
235826 Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation Plant Los Angeles 4 Wastewater Treatment Facility Owner and Operator 06/04/2009 None
234156 A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility Los Angeles 4 Wastewater Treatment Facility Owner and Operator 09/06/2007 None
Total Related Places: 8
  
  
  
  
Expand/Contract Related Parties
Related Parties
Party ID Party Name Party Type Role/Relationship Relationship Start Date Relationship End Date Classification
651594 Danny Gammage Person Data Submitter 07/01/2025 None None
649604 Nan Natanom-Harrold Person Data Submitter 03/10/2025 None None
649604 Nan Natanom-Harrold Person Data Submitter 03/04/2025 None None
648816 Jose Gonzalez Person Data Submitter 01/16/2025 None None
648692 Margott Hinostroza Person Data Submitter 01/15/2025 None None
648692 Margott Hinostroza Person Data Submitter 01/07/2025 None None
646863 Lindsay O'Donahue Person Data Submitter 08/23/2024 None None
646863 Lindsay O'Donahue Person Data Submitter 12/12/2024 None None
642265 Michael Flores Person Data Submitter 10/30/2023 None None
642265 Michael Flores Person Data Submitter 10/31/2023 None None
640467 Marisol Cira Person Data Submitter 07/10/2023 None None
639812 Vincenzo Ciancia Person Data Submitter 06/01/2023 None None
639812 Vincenzo Ciancia Person Data Submitter 06/15/2023 None None
636288 Syljohn Estil Person Data Submitter 04/12/2023 None None
636288 Syljohn Estil Person Data Submitter 11/22/2022 None None
630002 Preeti Ghuman Person Data Submitter 12/27/2021 None None
630002 Preeti Ghuman Person Data Submitter 01/12/2022 None None
630002 Preeti Ghuman Person Data Submitter 01/11/2022 None None
627289 Dan Vukovic Person Data Submitter 09/02/2021 None None
627289 Dan Vukovic Person Data Submitter 05/10/2022 None None
626784 Sarah Miles Person Data Submitter 08/10/2021 None None
626784 Sarah Miles Person Data Submitter 02/06/2023 None None
626784 Sarah Miles Person Data Submitter 08/11/2021 None None
626562 Thomas Parker Person Data Submitter 07/30/2021 None None
626562 Thomas Parker Person Data Submitter 10/04/2022 None None
626009 James Grunwald Person Data Submitter 07/06/2021 None None
621839 Rita Chang Person Data Submitter 02/05/2021 None None
610975 Elizabeth Roswell Person Data Submitter 07/14/2020 None None
609761 Holly Jones Person Data Submitter 06/02/2020 None None
608750 Robert Ferrante Person Legally Responsible Official 05/01/2020 None None
601637 Stefan Szalkowski Person Data Submitter 09/03/2019 None None
598636 Qin Liu Person Data Submitter 06/14/2019 None None
595992 Katie Marjanovic Person Data Submitter 09/11/2020 None None
595992 Katie Marjanovic Person Legally Responsible Official 12/02/2024 None None
595992 Katie Marjanovic Person Data Submitter 09/08/2020 None None
595992 Katie Marjanovic Person Data Submitter 03/22/2019 None None
592486 Suzanne Brown Person Data Submitter 06/15/2022 None None
592486 Suzanne Brown Person Data Submitter 04/18/2019 None None
580129 Mandy Ng Person Data Submitter 07/02/2018 None None
580129 Mandy Ng Person Data Submitter 08/29/2018 None None
579499 Megan Ritsema Person Data Submitter 06/21/2018 None None
579020 Jessica Lau Person Data Submitter 06/12/2018 None None
569529 Ryan Honda Person Data Submitter 11/22/2017 None None
569529 Ryan Honda Person Data Submitter 11/15/2017 None None
562444 John Shay Person Data Submitter 04/13/2023 None None
562444 John Shay Person Data Submitter 02/10/2017 None None
562444 John Shay Person Data Submitter 12/27/2022 None None
562298 Steven Ono Person Data Submitter 02/09/2017 05/10/2018 None
559683 Monisha Brown Person Data Submitter 11/08/2016 None None
558391 Nicholas Wiehardt Person Data Submitter 07/28/2016 None None
558391 Nicholas Wiehardt Person Data Submitter 08/12/2016 None None
556260 Naoko Munakata Person Legally Responsible Official 06/23/2016 None None
556016 Jose Saez Person Legally Responsible Official 04/26/2016 None None
555508 Donald Ton Person Data Submitter 04/21/2016 None None
550383 Christina Pottios Person Data Submitter 07/15/2015 None None
550383 Christina Pottios Person Data Submitter 08/26/2015 None None
550383 Christina Pottios Person Data Submitter 03/11/2015 None None
550333 Verna Diaz Person Data Submitter 03/09/2015 None None
550152 Misty Brown Person Data Submitter 03/05/2015 None None
550152 Misty Brown Person Data Submitter 02/19/2015 None None
550152 Misty Brown Person Data Submitter 05/18/2020 None None
550106 Joshua Westfall Person Data Submitter 07/29/2016 None None
550106 Joshua Westfall Person Data Submitter 02/17/2015 None None
550102 Amy De Smet Person Data Submitter 02/19/2015 None None
550102 Amy De Smet Person Data Submitter 02/13/2015 None None
548915 Carlita Barton Person Data Submitter 10/24/2014 None None
546435 Lysa Gaboudian Person Legally Responsible Official 03/26/2021 None None
546435 Lysa Gaboudian Person Data Submitter 02/01/2017 None None
542945 Matt Copeland Person Data Submitter 09/10/2013 None None
541804 Chi-Li Tang Person Data Submitter 05/01/2020 None None
541804 Chi-Li Tang Person Data Submitter 07/15/2013 02/19/2020 None
537360 Grace Hyde Person Legally Responsible Official 02/09/2012 None None
528546 Russell Yoshida Person Data Submitter 08/07/2019 None None
528546 Russell Yoshida Person Data Submitter 09/16/2011 None None
528546 Russell Yoshida Person Data Submitter 08/27/2019 None None
526480 George Gallis Person Data Submitter 04/05/2011 12/08/2017 None
522299 Jodie Lanza Person Data Submitter 05/05/2010 None None
522298 Brittany Liu Person Data Submitter 05/05/2010 05/19/2017 None
522297 Andrew Hall Person Legally Responsible Official 05/28/2015 04/06/2017 None
522297 Andrew Hall Person Data Submitter 05/05/2010 05/28/2015 None
522296 Francisco Guerrero Person Data Submitter 05/05/2010 None None
522295 Shannon Bishop Person Data Submitter 05/05/2010 None None
522294 Karen Elliott Person Data Submitter 05/05/2010 None None
522293 Esther Cantu Person Data Submitter 05/05/2010 None None
522293 Esther Cantu Person Data Submitter 03/13/2020 None None
522290 Kurt Rinaldi Person Data Submitter 05/05/2010 08/12/2015 None
522005 Troy Pe Person Data Submitter 04/08/2010 01/15/2013 None
521989 Jorge Garcia Person Data Submitter 04/07/2010 None None
521733 Ken Hoffman Person Data Submitter 05/05/2010 None None
521731 Peter Navas Person Data Submitter 08/07/2019 None None
521731 Peter Navas Person Legally Responsible Official 09/26/2019 None None
521731 Peter Navas Person Data Submitter 05/05/2010 None None
521719 Abder Yacoby Person Data Submitter 03/18/2010 None None
521717 Gary Salva Person Data Submitter 05/05/2010 02/08/2013 None
521628 Mike Sullivan Person Legally Responsible Official 03/16/2010 None None
467638 Kristy Monji Person Data Submitter 07/14/2011 None None
400137 Susan Bremser Person Data Submitter 05/05/2010 10/31/2012 None
335123 Monica Sanchez Person Legally Responsible Official 06/15/2021 None None
335123 Monica Sanchez Person Data Submitter 05/11/2021 None None
314909 Nicholas Smal Person Data Submitter 12/06/2017 None None
314909 Nicholas Smal Person Data Submitter 12/05/2017 None None
308868 Thomas Weiland Person Legally Responsible Official 03/16/2010 02/08/2013 None
303050 Ann Heil Person Legally Responsible Official 03/16/2010 07/01/2021 None
Total Related Parties: 103
  
  
  
  
Expand/Contract Regulatory Measures
Regulatory Measures (non-enforcement)
Reg. Measure ID Regulatory Measure Type Region WDID Status Program Order No. RM Effective Date RM Termination Date Relationship Relationship Start Date Relationship End Date Amended?
460815 Resolution 4 4B190107013 Active NPDMUNILRG R25-001 03/27/2025 None Discharger 04/25/2025 None N
459063 Resolution 4 4B190107013 Active NPDMUNILRG R24-002 07/01/2023 None Discharger 11/06/2024 None N
452398 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107013 Active NPDMUNILRG R4-2023-0181 07/01/2023 None Discharger 04/25/2023 None N
447474 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107014 Active NPDMUNILRG R4-2022-0032 04/01/2022 None Discharger 04/18/2022 None N
445113 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107015 Active NPDMUNILRG R4-2021-0142 02/01/2022 None Discharger 09/27/2021 None N
443746 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107016 Active NPDMUNILRG R4-2021-0096 08/01/2021 None Discharger 06/14/2021 None N
443386 Resolution 4 4B190107013 Active NPDMUNILRG R21-005 05/13/2021 None Discharger 05/20/2021 None N
443109 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107020 Active NPDMUNILRG R4-2021-0131 12/01/2021 None Discharger 04/29/2021 None N
432902 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107019 Active NPDMUNILRG R4-2021-0097 08/01/2021 None Discharger 07/08/2019 None N
429527 Resolution 4 4B190107013 Active NPDMUNILRG R19-002 02/14/2019 None Discharger 03/22/2019 None N
426160 Enrollee - WRR 4 4B199101007 Active REC 2016-0068-DDW 05/01/2020 None Discharger 11/05/2018 None N
416661 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107087 Active NPDNONMUNIPRCS R4-2019-0053 07/01/2019 None Discharger 10/10/2017 None N
416544 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107013 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2017-0180 11/01/2017 06/30/2023 Discharger 09/29/2017 None N
408201 Enrollee - WRR 4 4B199101002 Active REC 2016-0068-DDW 07/07/2017 None Discharger 08/09/2016 None N
400696 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107020 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2015-0070 06/01/2015 11/30/2021 Discharger 04/28/2015 None N
397484 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107016 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2014-0213 01/01/2015 07/31/2021 Discharger 07/28/2014 None Y
395506 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107019 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2014-0212 01/01/2015 07/31/2021 Discharger 03/27/2014 None Y
393470 Resolution 4 4B190107013 Active NPDMUNILRG R16-001 04/14/2016 None Discharger 04/21/2016 None N
389835 13267 Letter (Non-Enforcement) 4 4B190107019 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2009-0076 01/30/2013 01/31/2013 Discharger 04/11/2013 None N
388947 13267 Letter (Non-Enforcement) 4 4B190107013 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2011-0151 01/30/2013 01/31/2013 Discharger 02/01/2013 None N
386498 Letter 4 4B190107013 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2011-0151 06/29/2012 06/30/2012 Discharger 09/06/2007 None N
385694 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107014 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2015-0123 08/01/2015 03/31/2022 Discharger 09/06/2007 None N
385612 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107015 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2015-0124 08/01/2015 01/31/2022 Discharger 09/06/2007 None N
381433 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107013 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2011-0151 10/01/2011 10/31/2017 Discharger 09/06/2007 None Y
369524 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107019 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2009-0076 07/24/2009 12/31/2014 Discharger 06/04/2009 None N
369509 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107020 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2009-0078 07/24/2009 05/31/2015 Discharger 06/04/2009 None N
367530 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107016 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2009-0077 07/24/2009 12/31/2014 Discharger 06/04/2009 None N
332745 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107015 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2007-0048 10/27/2007 07/31/2015 Discharger 09/06/2007 None N
332744 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107014 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2007-0047 10/27/2007 07/31/2015 Discharger 09/06/2007 None N
305093 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107013 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2006-0042 05/25/2006 09/30/2011 Discharger 09/06/2007 None N
134831 Reclamation Requirements 4 4B190107017 Active REC 81-034 07/27/1981 None Discharger 06/04/2009 None Y
134809 Reclamation Requirements 4 4B190124001 Active REC 91-100 09/09/1991 None Discharger 09/06/2007 None Y
134620 Reclamation Requirements 4 4B190107097 Historical REC 88-107 10/24/1988 09/08/2017 Discharger 06/04/2009 None Y
133829 Reclamation Requirements 4 4B190107085 Historical REC 87-051 04/27/1987 09/10/2020 Discharger 09/06/2007 None Y
133825 Reclamation Requirements 4 4B190107086 Active REC 87-047 04/27/1987 None Discharger 06/06/2007 None Y
132991 NPDES Permit 4 4B190107019 Historical NPDMUNILRG R4-2004-0099 07/30/2004 07/23/2009 Discharger 02/25/2008 None Y
Total Regulatory Measures: 36
  
  
  
  
Expand/Contract Violations
Violations within the past five years
Violation ID Occurrence Date Violation Type Violation Description(-) Violation Status Priority Source Facility Name Violated Reg. Meas. ID Violated Reg. Meas. Order No. Linked to Enf.
1143992 03/31/2025 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 4.1 of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed monthly for dissolved oxygen. An effluent sample for dissolved oxygen was inadvertently not collected in March due to a laboratory oversight. The Los Coyotes WRP was operating normally in March and effluent dissolved oxygen levels are expected to have been within normal ranges. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, staff have been instructed to more proactively monitor sample collection schedules to ensure that all required samples are collected. Violation N eSMR Los Coyotes WRP 445113 R4-2021-0142 N
1143312 02/20/2025 Surface Water Per Section 5.1.16 of the WDR, the discharge shall not result in visible floating particulates, foams, or oil and grease in the receiving waters. On February 20 at 9:45 a.m., Sanitation Districts sampling personnel observed foam in the San Gabriel River downstream of Discharge Point 001B and traveling to receiving water station RSW-007 (R-13). Operations staff confirmed that the SJCE and SJCW WRPs were operating normally during this time and no changes to the treatment process or foaming had occurred at the plants. However, as a precautionary measure, the defoamant dose was increased at both WRPs the same day. The sampling crew returned to receiving water station RSW-007 (R-13) the following day on February 21 at 10:52 a.m. and observed less foam; by 2:14 p.m., the foam was no longer present. The Sanitation Districts will continue to monitor water quality in the effluent and receiving waters, and the San Jose Creek WRP Operations staff will continue their normal procedures to increase the defoamant dose if foam is observed. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1143283 03/31/2025 Deficient Monitoring Radioactivity. Per the MRP, final effluent shall be analyzed quarterly for radioactivity. At the Pomona WRP, the second quarter grab samples for gross alpha, gross beta, uranium, radium-226, radium-228, tritium, and strontium-90 were not collected due to a Laboratory oversight. Following the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) update in November 2024, the Sanitation Districts identified a system issue in which the automated regeneration of sampling events for certain compounds began defaulting to an incorrect interval rather than the intended frequency. The Sanitation Districts¿ LIMS administrator is aware of the issue and is actively working with the system¿s provider to resolve it. As a corrective measure, a separate schedule has been established to ensure these compounds continue to be sampled on a quarterly basis. Make-up samples were collected on April 8, and the results will be reported in the April 2025 monthly compliance report. The Pomona WRP was operating under normal conditions during the month. Thus, the concentrations of the radioactivity compounds in the final effluent are expected to have been within normal ranges. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1142110 01/05/2025 OEV Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 2.2 CFU/100 mL and reported value was 2.4 CFU/100 mL at EFF-001. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 432902 R4-2021-0097 N
1142109 01/04/2025 OEV Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 2.2 CFU/100 mL and reported value was 2.4 CFU/100 mL at EFF-001. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 432902 R4-2021-0097 N
1141158 01/05/2025 OEV Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 2.2 CFU/100 mL and reported value was 2.4 CFU/100 mL at EFF001 WRR. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1141157 01/04/2025 OEV Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 2.2 CFU/100 mL and reported value was 2.4 CFU/100 mL at EFF001 WRR. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1141095 12/10/2024 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 4.1 of the MRP, ammonia shall be analyzed weekly in the influent and effluent. No influent and effluent ammonia results are available for the week of December 8, 2024. Influent and effluent samples for ammonia analysis were collected on December 10, however, the samples were inadvertently lost after collection and could not be analyzed. Laboratory staff have reviewed sample handling and custody procedures to prevent reoccurrence of this issue. Make-up samples were collected on January 16, 2025, and the results will be included in the January 2025 monthly NPDES report. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 452398 R4-2023-0181 N
1139999 11/28/2024 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 4.1 of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed monthly for aldrin and dieldrin. The effluent sample collected on November 28 was invalidated because it was not delivered to the laboratory within 72 hours for pH adjustment, as required by the analytical method for these compounds. Therefore, there are no reportable aldrin and dieldrin effluent results for the month of November. A make-up sample was collected on December 16 and will be included in the December monthly report. To prevent this issue from reoccurring, a 3-day sample hold time will be implemented to ensure that laboratory pH measurements and adjustments are completed within the 72-hour method requirement. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 452398 R4-2023-0181 N
1139996 11/30/2024 CAT2 Chlorine, Total Residual Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 0.10 mg/L and reported value was 0.19 mg/L at EFF-002. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1138933 10/20/2024 OEV Total Coliform Single Sample Maximum limit is 240 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 241 MPN/100 mL at EFF-001A. Violation N eSMR Los Coyotes WRP 445113 R4-2021-0142 N
1137639 09/03/2024 CAT2 Aldrin Monthly Average limit is 0.0037 ug/L and reported value was 0.01 ug/L at EFF-001. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 452398 R4-2023-0181 N
1137638 09/30/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Monthly Median limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-002. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1137637 09/30/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity Monthly Median limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-001A. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 447474 R4-2022-0032 N
1135995 08/31/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Monthly Median limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-001. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 432902 R4-2021-0097 N
1135994 08/31/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Monthly Median limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-003. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1135993 08/31/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Monthly Median limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-002. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1135989 08/20/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Monthly Median Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-001A. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 447474 R4-2022-0032 N
1135979 08/18/2024 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 4.1 of the MRP, Oil and Grease shall be analyzed weekly in the effluent. An effluent sample was not analyzed the week of August 18, 2024. On August 19, a sample for oil and grease analysis was collected; however, an analyst did not follow proper extraction procedure and the sample was lost (the solvent gas valves in the extraction instrument were inadvertently not opened). To prevent the issue from reoccurring, analysts have been reminded to check the valves and verify solvent and gas levels prior to sample extraction. A make-up sample was collected on September 6, 2024, and will be included in the September NPDES report. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 452398 R4-2023-0181 N
1135651 09/29/2024 Order Conditions An unauthorized discharge of recycled water occurred on September 29 at 9:40 a.m. in the City of Long Beach near the intersection of East Colorado St. and Orlena Ave. The leak occurred during construction of the City of Long Beach Public Works Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Project and was discovered by the project contractor, Reyes Construction. The source of the leak was a four (4) inch irrigation line serving Marina Vista Park. The isolation valve feeding the 4-inch line was closed at 11:30 a.m., successfully stopping the leak. On September 30 at 4:56 p.m., Long Beach Utilities confirmed that the irrigation line was recycled water. The volume of recycled water discharged was estimated to be 28,000 gallons. The discharge was contained within the construction site and discharged to Colorado Lagoon, which ultimately leads to the Pacific Ocean, through the on-site filtration system per the dewatering permit for the project. Per CWC Section 13529.2, recycled water spills reaching waters of the state of 50,000 gallons or more for water treated beyond Disinfected Secondary 2.2 standards are required to be reported to the Regional Board. Because the discharge did not exceed this threshold, immediate notification to the Regional Board was not required. On Monday September 30, the 4-inch recycled water line was further excavated, and it was discovered that the pipe had dislodged from the isolation valve at the gasket joint. The age of pipe materials and fittings are thought to be a factor in the cause of the leak. To prevent future leaks, the gasket joint and pipe were replaced on October 2 using glue-on PVC pipe and fittings. The discharge from this event consisted of fully tertiary treated recycled water, and any residual chlorine was expected to have dissipated during distribution, along the discharge route, or during dewatering. No impacts to public health or the environment are believed to have resulted from this incident. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 133825 87-047 N
1135640 09/26/2024 Deficient Monitoring Per Section I of the MRP, recycled water shall be analyzed daily for settleable solids. The settleable solids result for the recycled water sample collected on September 26 was invalidated because the analyst did not read the result within the method's required analysis time. To prevent reoccurrence, Laboratory staff was reminded of the analysis requirement. Throughout the month, the Pomona WRP was operating under normal conditions and settleable solids results were all not detected (ND). Therefore, this result is expected to have been within normal range and to have been in compliance with the permit limits. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1135639 09/03/2024 CAT1 Chloride Daily Maximum limit is 150 mg/L and reported value was 157 mg/L at EFF001 WRR. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1134449 08/01/2024 Deficient Monitoring Per Section I of the MRP, recycled water shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. The total coliform result for the recycled water sample collected on August 1 was invalid because the micro incubator fell out of temperature range during a planned electrical shutdown on August 2, preventing the analysis from being finalized. While the confirmation test for the sample analysis in process during that time is invalid, the presumptive result remains valid, although no confirmed results can be reported. The total coliform results were non-detectable (ND) in August, except on August 6 (2 CFU/100 mL) and 30 (1 CFU/100 mL). Therefore, this result is expected to have been within normal range and to have been in compliance with the permit limits. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1134442 07/31/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Monthly Median limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-001A. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 447474 R4-2022-0032 N
1131901 07/30/2024 Deficient Monitoring Per Section I of the MRP, recycled water shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. The total coliform result for the recycled water sample collected on July 30 was invalid because the micro incubator fell out of temperature range during a planned electrical shutdown on August 2, preventing the analysis from being finalized. While the confirmation test for the sample analysis in process during that time is invalid, the presumptive result remains valid, although no confirmed results can be reported. Throughout July, the coliform results ranged were all non-detectable (ND). Therefore, this result is expected to have been within normal range and to have been in compliance with the permit limits. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1130725 04/02/2024 CAT1 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Daily Maximum limit is 1000 mg/L and reported value was 1010 mg/L at EFF001 WRR. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 133825 87-047 N
1130724 05/28/2024 OEV Total Coliform Single Sample Maximum limit is 23 CFU/100 mL and reported value was 65 CFU/100 mL at EFF001 WRR. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 133825 87-047 N
1130587 05/31/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Monthly Median limit is 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-001A. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1130537 05/01/2024 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 4.1 of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed weekly for total suspended solids (TSS). An effluent TSS sample was inadvertently not collected or analyzed during the week of April 28. A make-up sample was collected in August and the result will be included in that monthly report. Per Section 8.1 of the MRP, receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS). A sample collected on May 1 from receiving water station RSW-001 (R-11) was invalid because the method's hold time was exceeded by the contract lab. A make-up sample was collected in July and the result will be included in that monthly report. Violation N eSMR Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation Plant 443746 R4-2021-0096 N
1130445 05/02/2024 Surface Water Per Section 5.1.3 of the WDR, the dissolved oxygen (DO) in the receiving water shall not be depressed below 5 mg/L as a result of the wastes discharged. On May 2 at 9:04 a.m., DO was 0.2 mg/L in a grab sample collected at receiving water station RSW-002. A 24-hour notification of the exceedance was provided via telephone to Dr. Jeong-Hee Lim on May 3 at 3:10 p.m. and a 5-day letter was submitted on May 8. This incident was investigated further, and additional details were provided in a 30-day letter submitted on June 7.  The Sanitation Districts implemented the following corrective actions: 1.Manual Mode: The SBS system will not be placed into manual mode unless staff is present onsite to monitor and respond to changing effluent flow conditions. Beginning May 8, the WRP was temporarily staffed continuously until the Secondary System SBS Dosing Pumps were fully operational on June 3 2.Installation of SBS Dosing Pumps at Secondary SBS Station: At the time of the incident, WRP staff was in the process of installing two peristaltic pumps to the Secondary (Emergency) SBS station (located adjacent to the forebay) and new SBS pipelines to transfer SBS from the existing 10,000-gallon storage tank to the Secondary SBS station and eliminate the need for carrier water. The transfer pump is used to fill the secondary tank as needed from the Primary Sodium Bisulfite Station. This dosing method has recently been employed at other WRPs and successfully eliminated the kind of plugging experienced at the WRP. As a result of the incident, staff accelerated construction and completed installation and programming required for the new peristaltic pumps and transfer line on June 3, and is using the new dosing system. 3.Eliminate Flow between Forebay Weir and Wall: The flow between the forebay weir and concrete walls was eliminated by plugging/caulking along the edges. The edges of the metal weir in the forebay were sealed on May 16. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 447474 R4-2022-0032 N
1130444 05/31/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Monthly Median limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-001A. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 447474 R4-2022-0032 N
1130091 05/09/2024 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 4.1 of the MRP, total coliform and enterococcus shall be analyzed daily in the effluent at the manifold stations (EFF-002A and EFF-002B). There are no reportable results for enterococcus and total coliform at the manifold stations on May 9. Samples were inadvertently incubated at incorrect temperatures due to misinterpretation of container labels. To prevent a reoccurrence of this issue, analysts have been reminded to carefully verify labels prior to incubation. In addition, an end-of-day verification protocol has been implemented to promptly identify and correct any issues. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 452398 R4-2023-0181 N
1129461 04/30/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Monthly Median limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at RSW-002. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 447474 R4-2022-0032 N
1129425 05/09/2024 Deficient Monitoring Per the MRP, effluent shall be monitored daily for total coliform. On May 9, the total coliform result was invalidated due to a laboratory error in which the analyst misread the setup time and read the results 30 minutes before 22-24 hour read time. To prevent reoccurrence, Laboratory staff will ask questions if unsure about handwriting and take more time to read the setup time. Pomona WRP was operating under normal conditions during the month. Thus, the total coliform concentration in the effluent on this day is expected to have been within normal range and in compliance with effluent limitations. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1128599 04/10/2024 CAT1 Chloride Daily Maximum limit is 150 mg/L and reported value was 157 mg/L at EFF001 WRR. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1128592 03/31/2024 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 4 of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed quarterly for oil and grease. The quarterly effluent grab sample for oil and grease was inadvertently not analyzed due to laboratory oversight. The next quarterly oil and grease monitoring is scheduled for June and the result will be reported in the appropriate monthly monitoring report. To prevent a recurrence of this issue, laboratory staff have reviewed and revised procedures for tracking samples. During this period, the Pomona WRP was operating under normal conditions; thus, this parameter is expected to be within normal range on this day. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 432902 R4-2021-0097 N
1128561 03/31/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Monthly Median limit is 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-001. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1127581 02/04/2024 Order Conditions Turbidity and settleable solids levels were elevated as a result of the partial tertiary filter bypass events that occurred at the San Jose Creek WRPs on February 4-5, 2024, due to an exceptionally heavy rainfall. The turbidity value was 9 NTU at EFF-001 and 8.3 NTU at EFF-002 in the 24-hour composite samples on February 5. Turbidity values at EFF-002 exceeded 5 NTU for a total of 920 minutes and exceeded 10 NTU for a total of 885 minutes. Settleable solids exceeded the maximum daily effluent limitation at EFF-002 with a value of 0.4 mL/L. Laboratory staff found no adverse biological effects during field observations. Under 40 CFR § 122.41(m)(1), (3), and (4), the bypass events were not prohibited because they were unavoidable to prevent severe property damage, there were no feasible alternatives, and notice was submitted to the Regional Board in accordance with permit requirements. This event was a single operational upset that was caused by the exceptional rainfall, not by wastewater treatment operator error or negligence; exceedances would not have occurred if not for the upset of the secondary biological treatment process; the Sanitation Districts carried out all reasonable and immediately feasible actions to reduce noncompliance with the applicable effluent limitations; and the Sanitation Districts maintain an approved pretreatment program. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1127444 03/05/2024 CAT1 Chloride Daily Maximum limit is 150 mg/L and reported value was 169 mg/L at EFF001 WRR. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1125033 12/22/2023 Order Conditions Per Section 3.1 of the WDR, discharge of treated wastewater at a location different from that described in the Order is prohibited. On Dec 22, 2023, at approx. 11:48 AM, a chlorinated secondary effluent spill occurred at the Warren Facility due to a broken wash water line. Chlorinated secondary effluent flowed from the Warren Facility into an LA County flood control storm drain catch basin. The spill then flowed into the Wilmington Drain which discharges into Machado Lake. Sandbag containment was deployed at approx. 1:06 PM to completely stop the spill from entering the storm drain. The total amount of chlorinated secondary effluent that entered the storm drain is approx. 18600 gal. Per Section 7.1.2.y of the WDR, if a discharger does not comply or will be unable to comply for any reason, with any prohibition of this Order that may endanger health or the environment, the Discharger shall notify the Manager of the Watershed Regulatory Section at the Los Angeles Regional Board (RB) by telephone, within 24 hours of having knowledge of such noncompliance and shall confirm this notification in writing within 5 days, unless the RB waives confirmation. RB staff was notified of the exceedance on Dec 22, 2023, at 2:30 PM, within 24-hours of receiving the preliminary notification. An email confirmation was sent to the RB on Dec 27, 2023, within 5 days of receiving the spill notification. No impacts to human health, the environment, or beneficial uses of surface water are anticipated from the incident. The discharge consisted of disinfected secondary effluent, and residual chlorine was expected to have been reduced or otherwise dissipated in the storm drain before reaching Wilmington Drain over 3,600 feet away, or Machado Lake at almost 5,000 feet. No negative impacts were observed during biological observations taken on Dec 22, 2023. Warren Facility maintenance staff replaced the corroded pipe and a project has been initiated to replace and relocate the wash water line. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 452398 R4-2023-0181 N
1125032 12/31/2023 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 3.1 and 4.1 of the permit, Aldrin and Dieldrin shall be analyzed monthly in the effluent. An effluent sample was not collected in December 2024 because the December sampling pre-logins were not updated correctly. A make-up sample has been collected on January 24, 2024, and will be included in the January 2024 monthly NPDES report. To prevent the issue from reoccurring, the laboratory has reviewed and updated the LIMS profiles, pre-logins, and templates to ensure that all required parameters will be collected and analyzed. In addition, all samples collected will be reviewed to verify that all required parameters have been scheduled. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 452398 R4-2023-0181 N
1125030 01/04/2024 Deficient Monitoring Per Section I of the MRP, recycled water samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. The total coliform result in the recycled water sample collected on January 4 was invalidated due to a laboratory error in which the analyst left the bacterial culture tubes outside of the incubator after the 24-hours read time. All other coliform results for the month were either non-detect or 1 CFU/100 mL, therefore, this result was expected to be within normal ranges. Laboratory staff were reminded of proper procedures. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1125029 01/08/2024 Order Conditions An unauthorized recycled water discharge of a maximum of 9,000 gallons occurred on January 8 from roughly 7:10 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the Sanitation Districts' Spadra Landfill located at 4125 West Valley Boulevard in the city of Walnut. The Sanitation Districts notified the Regional Board at 3:45 p.m. on January 8, with a follow up letter on January 12. The unauthorized discharge originated from a below-grade recycled water distribution line near Bench 5 of the landfill on the southwestern side of the facility. The discharge occurred due to a crack in a Victaulic pipe connection fitting which allowed the line to separate, discharging recycled water into the soil. The pipe separation led to surface runoff downslope and into the storm drain prior to the pipeline being isolated. The leak was observed at approximately 7:10 a.m. on January 8, and continued until approximately 7:30 a.m. the same day, when site staff isolated the line. Recycled water was discharged into the soil until it became saturated, emanated from the surface and began to flow approximately 400 feet down the bench road before entering a catch basin. The discharge then flowed another approximately 600 feet before entering a Los Angeles County Department of Public Works storm drain. This storm drain ultimately discharges into the San Jose Creek. The recycled water produced at the Pomona WRP is suitable for discharge to the San Jose Creek per its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit (Order No. R4-2021-0097), therefore no impacts to public health or the environment are expected. Staff reported that there was little flow in the San Jose Creek channel and there were no indications that fish or wildlife had been adversely impacted; therefore, there were no observed biological impacts from the discharge. To minimize reoccurrence of similar events, the Sanitation Districts will investigate the installation of above-grade recycled water lines and initiate a Victaulic fitting inspection program. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1124195 11/22/2023 Order Conditions Per Section 3.1 of the permit, discharge of treated wastewater at a location different from that described in the Order is prohibited. On November 22, 2023, at approximately 2:03 PM, a chlorinated secondary effluent spill occurred at the Warren facility due to a broken wash water line. Chlorinated secondary effluent flowed from the Warren Facility into an LA County flood control storm drain catch basin. The spill then flowed from the storm drain into the Wilmington Drain which discharges to Machado Lake. Sandbag containment was deployed at approximately 4:00 PM to completely stop the spill from entering the storm drain. The total amount of chlorinated secondary effluent that entered the storm drain is approximately 4500 gallons. Per Section 7.1.2.y of the permit, the Discharger shall notify the Manager of the Watershed Regulatory Section at the Los Angeles Water Board by telephone, within 24 hours of having knowledge of noncompliance and shall confirm this notification in writing within 5 days, unless the Los Angeles Water Board waives confirmation. LA Regional Water Quality Control Board staff was notified of the prohibited discharge on November 22, 2023, at 6:00 PM, within 24-hours of receiving the preliminary notification. An email confirmation of the notification was sent to the Regional Board on November 27, 2023, within 5 days of receiving the spill notification. No impacts to human health, the environment, or beneficial uses of surface water are anticipated from the incident. The discharge consisted of only disinfected secondary effluent, and residual chlorine was expected to have been reduced or otherwise dissipated in the storm drain before reaching Wilmington Drain over 3,600 feet away, or Machado Lake at almost 5,000 feet. No negative impacts were observed during biological observations taken on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Warren Facility maintenance staff replaced the corroded pipe to prevent reoccurrence. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 452398 R4-2023-0181 N
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. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 447474 R4-2022-0032 N
1122428 10/11/2023 Deficient Monitoring Per Section I of the MRP, recycled water samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. The total coliform result in the recycled water sample collected on October 11 was invalidated because of improper sample incubation procedure. The analyst failed to write down the read time on the lab bench sheet and was unable to verify the correct duration of the incubation period. Throughout the month, the coliform results were typically non-detectable, except for five separate instances in which it was recorded at 1 CFU/100mL. Therefore, this result was expected to be within normal range and in compliance with the WRRs. To prevent a recurrence of this issue, Laboratory staff will double check that the sample data is properly filled out on the bench sheet. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1121673 09/23/2023 Deficient Monitoring Per Section I of the MRP, recycled water samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. The total coliform result in the recycled water sample collected on September 23 was invalidated because of improper sample incubation procedure. Throughout the month, the coliform results were typically non-detectable, except for one instance in which it was recorded at 2 CFU/100 mL and three other separate instances where it was recorded at 1 CFU/100 mL. Therefore, this result was expected to be within normal range. To prevent a recurrence of this issue, Laboratory senior staff revisited the procedure with the analyst. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1120978 07/31/2023 Deficient Monitoring 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 N eSMR Long Beach WRP 447474 R4-2022-0032 N
1120972 07/24/2023 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 4 of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed daily for Total Residual Chlorine. The Total Residual Chlorine result from the effluent sample collected on July 24 was invalid because the sample was not analyzed within the appropriate laboratory holding time. A make-up sample could not be collected due to lack of effluent flow after initial collection. Laboratory staff have reviewed procedures for tracking samples during handling and to complete analyses within the required holding time in the future. During this period, the Pomona WRP was operating under normal conditions; thus, this parameter is expected to be within normal range on this day. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 432902 R4-2021-0097 N
1120968 08/21/2023 Deficient Monitoring Per Section I of the MRP, recycled water samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. The total coliform result in the recycled water sample collected on August 21 was invalidated because the bacterial plate was discarded by the lab analyst before confirming two colonies. All other coliform results for the month were either non-detect or, in one occurrence, 2 CFU/100 mL, therefore, this result was expected to be within normal ranges. To prevent a recurrence of this issue, Laboratory senior staff revisited the procedure with the analyst. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1120063 06/27/2023 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Daily Maximum limit is 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-001. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1120061 06/30/2023 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Monthly Median limit is 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-001. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1120060 06/30/2023 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Monthly Median limit is 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-002. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1120059 06/27/2023 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Daily Maximum limit is 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-002. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1120058 06/15/2023 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Daily Maximum limit is 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-001. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1120040 06/07/2023 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 8.1 of the MRP, samples shall be collected semiannually for Mercury. Due to laboratory oversight, samples collected on June 7 from receiving water stations RSW-001D (R-A), RSW-002D (R-C) and RSW-003D (R-D) were invalidated because an older analytical method was used analyze the samples. To prevent this oversight from reoccurring, laboratory personnel have updated internal procedures to specify the correct sampling method for mercury. Make-up samples were collected on July 20, 2023 and results will be included in the July report. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 432902 R4-2021-0097 N
1119197 05/23/2023 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Monthly Median limit is 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-001. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1118443 04/21/2023 Order Conditions Section VII.C.7.c.i requires a statement to be submitted by email to the Regional Board as soon as possible, but not later than twenty-four (24) hours after becoming aware of an unauthorized discharge of sewage or other waste from its wastewater treatment plant to a water of the United States. On April 20, 2023, a spill was confirmed at approximately 10:15 am. Initial notifications were completed as required within 2 hours, including notification to the local health officer and California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). In addition, the Regional Board was notified of the spill via voicemail to Jeong-Hee Lim at 6:53 pm on April 20. However, due to an oversight, a written email was sent at 4:25 pm on April 21, after the 24-hour notification deadline. All other spill-related activities, including responding to and stopping the spill, and submitting the required 5-day and 30-day reports, were completed within the required timelines. To prevent this oversight from reoccurring, the internal reporting protocol has been updated to include calendar alerts to staff for all spill-related notification deadlines. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 416544 R4-2017-0180 N
1118442 04/04/2023 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 4.1 of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed monthly for oil and grease. Results from the effluent sample collected on April 4 were invalid because the lab analyzed the incorrect sample. As a corrective action the lab will verify the correct sample bottle is being used both before and after the extraction process. Previously, the lab only verified the bottles before the extraction. Additionally, following the completion of the analysis, an analyst familiar with the method will promptly conduct a peer review. A make-up sample was collected on May 5 and the result will be included in the May report. Violation N eSMR Los Coyotes WRP 445113 R4-2021-0142 N
1117819 04/05/2023 Deficient Monitoring Per Section I of the MRP, recycled water samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. The total coliform result in the recycled water sample collected on April 5 was invalidated because the test initiation time was not properly recorded. All other coliform results for the month were either non-detect or 1 CFU/100 mL, therefore, this result was expected to be within normal ranges. Laboratory staff were reminded of proper recording and review procedures. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1116735 02/19/2023 Deficient Monitoring 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 N eSMR Long Beach WRP 133825 87-047 N
1116734 01/14/2023 OEV Turbidity 1-Hour Average (Mean) limit is 5 NTU and reported value was 10 NTU at EFF001 WRR. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 133825 87-047 N
1116686 02/28/2023 Deficient Monitoring Per Section IV.A.1 of the MRP, final effluent shall be analyzed monthly for dissolved oxygen. In February, effluent samples were inadvertently not collected or analyzed for dissolved oxygen. A make-up sample will be collected in May and the result will be included in the May monthly compliance report. As a corrective action, a senior analyst will double check with the technicians for all pending analysis before the end of each month and the lab will utilize the search function in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to weed out any pending samples/analysis after their routine monthly collection. The lab will also verify the correct sample bottle is being used both before and after the extraction process, and following the completion of the analysis, a peer review will be promptly conducted. Violation N eSMR Los Coyotes WRP 445113 R4-2021-0142 N
1116655 02/19/2023 Deficient Monitoring 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 N eSMR Long Beach WRP 447474 R4-2022-0032 N
1115393 02/07/2023 CAT1 Chloride Daily Maximum limit is 150 mg/L and reported value was 155 mg/L at EFF001 WRR. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1115364 01/14/2023 OEV Turbidity Instantaneous Maximum limit is 10 NTU and reported value was 10 NTU at EFF-001A. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 447474 R4-2022-0032 N
1114571 12/19/2022 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 8.1 of the MRP, a receiving water sample shall be analyzed semiannually for acrolein from RSW-006 (R-12) when effluent is discharged through Discharge Point 001A. NPDES discharge from Discharge Point 001A occurred from August 4 to 15 during the semiannual period from July to December. A sample collected on August 8 from receiving water station RSW-006 (R-12) for acrolein was invalid because the sample was not analyzed within the appropriate laboratory holding time. To prevent reoccurrence, Laboratory staff have reviewed the analysis procedure and were reminded of the appropriate holding time. Make-up sample collection was attempted on December 19, but the location was dry at the time of sampling. Therefore, there is no result for acrolein for the July to December semiannual period. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1114555 01/03/2023 CAT1 Chloride Daily Maximum limit is 150 mg/L and reported value was 151 mg/L at EFF001 WRR. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1113285 11/07/2022 OEV Dissolved Oxygen Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 5 mg/L and reported value was 4.3 mg/L at RSW-003. Violation N eSMR Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation Plant 443746 R4-2021-0096 N
1113244 12/06/2022 CAT1 Chloride Daily Maximum limit is 150 mg/L and reported value was 153 mg/L at EFF001 WRR. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1109906 09/06/2022 CAT1 Chloride Daily Maximum limit is 150 mg/L and reported value was 159 mg/L at EFF001 WRR. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1109288 07/29/2022 CAT2 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monthly Average limit is 80 ug/L and reported value was 91.5 ug/L at EFF-002. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1109205 07/07/2022 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 8.1 of the MRP, receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for nitrate, nitrite, nitrate plus nitrite, and total nitrogen. Nitrate, nitrite, nitrate plus nitrite, and total nitrogen results from a receiving water sample collected at RSW-001D (R-A) on July 7 were invalid because the sample was not analyzed within the appropriate laboratory holding time. The sample collected from RSW-001D was inadvertently switched with another sample prior to analysis, and by the time laboratory staff noticed the error, the RSW-001D sample was outside of the holding time and therefore not analyzed. A make-up sample was collected on September 7 and the results will be included in the corresponding report. Laboratory staff have reviewed procedures for tracking samples during handling and to complete analyses within the required holding time in the future. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 432902 R4-2021-0097 N
1109187 08/13/2022 Deficient Monitoring Per Section I of the MRP, recycled water shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. Total coliform results from recycled water samples collected on August 13 and 14 were invalid because expired media was inadvertently used during laboratory analysis. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, laboratory staff will ensure that the correct media is used for total coliform analyses. The Pomona WRP was operating under normal conditions during the month. Thus, total coliform concentrations in the final effluent are expected to have been within normal ranges. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1108188 06/30/2022 Deficient Monitoring 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 N eSMR Long Beach WRP 447474 R4-2022-0032 N
1107039 05/22/2022 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 8.1 of the MRP, receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for MBAS. Analytical results of samples collected from receiving water stations RSW-005 and RSW-006 on May 22 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 analyst¿s adherence to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and 3) additional staff assigned to oversee laboratory activities. Violation N eSMR Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation Plant 443746 R4-2021-0096 N
1107036 05/31/2022 Deficient Monitoring 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 N eSMR Long Beach WRP 447474 R4-2022-0032 N
1106156 04/04/2022 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 8.1 of the MRP, receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for MBAS. Analytical results of samples collected from receiving water stations RSW-003 and RSW-006 on April 4 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 analyst¿s adherence to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and 3) additional staff assigned to oversee laboratory activities. Violation N eSMR Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation Plant 443746 R4-2021-0096 N
1105430 03/14/2022 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 8.1 of the MRP, receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for MBAS. Analytical results of samples collected from receiving water stations RSW-001 and RSW-005 on March 14 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 N eSMR Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation Plant 443746 R4-2021-0096 N
1105415 03/01/2022 Deficient Monitoring 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 N eSMR Long Beach WRP 385694 R4-2015-0123 N
1104107 02/28/2022 CAT2 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 80 ug/L and reported value was 81.4 ug/L at EFF-002. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1104106 02/10/2022 Deficient Monitoring Per Sections 4.1 of the MRP, only when there is flow at EFF-001, EFF-001A, or EFF-001B, combined effluent samples shall be analyzed during peak flows Monday through Friday except holidays for chlorine residual. Samples for San Jose Creek WRP combined effluent were not collected at EFF-001A and 001B on February 10 due to an oversite in daily scheduling. As a corrective action, assigned laboratory daily tasks are now to be peer reviewed to ensure all sampling events are accounted for. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1104105 02/10/2022 Deficient Monitoring Per Sections 4.1 of the MRP, only when there is flow at EFF-001, EFF-001A, or EFF-001B, combined effluent samples shall be analyzed during peak flows Monday through Friday except holidays for chlorine residual. Samples for San Jose Creek WRP combined effluent were not collected at EFF-001A and 001B on February 10 due to an oversite in daily scheduling. As a corrective action, assigned laboratory daily tasks are now to be peer reviewed to ensure all sampling events are accounted for. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1103732 04/16/2022 Late Report Annual SMR ( PRETRPT ) report for 2021 (2416175) was due on 15-APR-22 Violation None Report Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 395506 R4-2014-0212 N
1103731 04/16/2022 Late Report Annual SMR ( SUMRPT ) report for 2021 (2416285) was due on 15-APR-22 Violation None Report Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation Plant 397484 R4-2014-0213 N
1103730 04/16/2022 Late Report Annual SMR ( PRETRPT ) report for 2021 (2416289) was due on 15-APR-22 Violation None Report Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation Plant 397484 R4-2014-0213 N
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. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 385694 R4-2015-0123 N
1103042 01/31/2022 Deficient Monitoring Per Section III.A.1 or IV.A.1 of the MRP, influent and effluent samples shall be analyzed semi-annually for dioxins and radiochemistry. Influent and effluent samples were not collected or analyzed during the month of January because the Districts¿ lab information system was being updated and did not repopulate dioxins. Make-up samples will be collected in April and the results will be included in the April report. As a corrective action, during the next system update all parameters will be double checked against permit requirements. Violation N eSMR Los Coyotes WRP 385612 R4-2015-0124 N
1102114 12/31/2021 Deficient Monitoring Sampling and Data Issues - Effluent Per Section 4.1 of the MRP, combined effluent samples shall be analyzed monthly for TCDD equivalents. Combined effluent water quality is determined from separate analyses of San Jose Creek East and West effluents. Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of the MRP require San Jose Creek East effluent TCDD equivalents to be monitored semiannually and monthly, respectively. San Jose Creek West effluent samples were not collected for this constituent during the month of December due to a laboratory error in scheduling the sample collection. This scheduling error was associated with the new monitoring and reporting requirements of Order R4-2021-0131, which became effective in December 2021. Laboratory staff have reviewed their sample collection schedules and have updated those schedules accordingly. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1102078 12/30/2021 Deficient Reporting Per Section X.D.7 of the MRP, the discharger shall electronically submit a summary report of discharge to 003 and 004 outfalls within 5 days of completion of the discharge. Outfall 003 was opened on December 30 at 07:45 and closed on December 31 at 01:45 (18 hours) to provide hydraulic relief from high flows caused by a large storm event. During this storm, peak flows at JWPCP approached the hydraulic capacity of 675 million gallons per day (MGD), with a maximum flow of 539 MGD. Based on conditions at the time, including the tide height and the level of the water in the surge tower, Operations staff¿s best professional judgment was that temporary discharge of final effluent to Outfall 003 was necessary to avoid a potential plant overflow. The estimated flow rates to Outfall 003 while the gate valve was open on December 30 and 31 were approximately 51.7 MGD and 4.79 MGD, respectively, with a total volume of 35.4 million gallons. All required monitoring was conducted during the discharge event, and all results were within compliance limits. The discharge did not endanger human health or the environment. The opening of Outfall 003 was inadvertently overlooked in the daily summary email from Operations which resulted in the delayed response. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, Reuse and Compliance staff were reminded to review the daily email summaries each day to ensure that future outfall notifications will be made in a timely manner. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 416544 R4-2017-0180 N
1102077 12/31/2021 Deficient Monitoring Per Section III.A.1 of the MRP, influent samples shall be analyzed quarterly for trivalent chromium. Per Section IV.A of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed quarterly for hexavalent and trivalent chromium. The influent and effluent chromium samples were inadvertently overlooked during the monitoring period due to a short-term transition in staffing. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, influent and effluent chromium sample collection will be added to the Sample Receiving Section¿s calendar and the sample collection staff will be notified by Client Services prior to the scheduled sampling event. A make-up sample is scheduled to be collected in March 2022. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 416544 R4-2017-0180 N
1101582 02/20/2022 Late Report Once Only OneTime ( TECHRPT ) (Pollutant Minimization Program) report for 2021/12/01 (2536833) was due on 19-FEB-22 Violation None Report San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 443109 R4-2021-0131 N
1099034 10/18/2021 Deficient Monitoring 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 N eSMR Long Beach WRP 385694 R4-2015-0123 N
1099033 10/18/2021 Deficient Monitoring Per Section VIII.A.1 of the MRP, surfactant (MBAS) samples shall be analyzed monthly. Results from a Per Section VIII.A.1 of the MRP, surfactant (MBAS) samples shall be analyzed monthly. Results from receiving water samples RSW-002 (R-4) and RSW-003 (R9-W) collected on October 18 were invalid due to the use of an expired standard. Make-up samples will be collected in November and the results will be included in the November report. As a corrective action, staff were reminded to check expiration dates on the standards used as well as check the record keeping system to ensure that there are no expired samples in use. Per Section VIII.A.1 of the MRP, oil and grease samples shall be analyzed monthly. Results from receiving water samples RSW-002 (R-4) and RSW-003 (R9-W) collected on October 18 were invalid due to the tare weight not being recorded. Make-up samples will be collected in November and the results will be included in the November report. As a corrective action, staff were asked to re-review standard operating procedures, which includes recording tare-weight. Violation N eSMR Los Coyotes WRP 385612 R4-2015-0124 N
1099032 10/01/2021 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 8 of the MRP, receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for bromoform, chloroform, dichlorobromomethane, dibromochloromethane, and total trihalomethanes. Receiving water samples were not collected for these constituents during the month of October due to a laboratory error in scheduling the sample collection. This scheduling error was associated with the new monitoring and reporting requirements of Order R4-2021-0097, which became effective in August 2021. Laboratory staff have reviewed their sample collection schedules, have updated those schedules accordingly, and began monthly sample collection for these constituents in November. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 432902 R4-2021-0097 N
1099031 10/23/2021 Deficient Monitoring Per Section IV.A. of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. The samples collected at EFF-002A and EFF-002B on October 23, 2021 were invalid due to the inadvertent use of expired media in the analyses. To prevent a re-occurrence of this issue, staff has been instructed to check the expiration dates of the media and discard expired media. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 416544 R4-2017-0180 N
1099030 10/23/2021 Deficient Monitoring Per Section IV.A. of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. The samples collected at EFF-002A and EFF-002B on October 23, 2021 were invalid due to the inadvertent use of expired media in the analyses. To prevent a re-occurrence of this issue, staff has been instructed to check the expiration dates of the media and discard expired media. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 416544 R4-2017-0180 N
1097984 09/23/2021 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Survival Monthly Median limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-001A. Violation N eSMR Los Coyotes WRP 385612 R4-2015-0124 N
1097983 09/30/2021 Deficient Monitoring Per Section IV.A.1 of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed Monday to Friday, except holidays, for total coliform. Results from a total coliform effluent sample collected on September 30 were invalid because the result was read outside the required incubation period. To prevent this issue from reoccurring, the analysts will double-check all of the times written on their data sheets to make sure they correlate with each other and meet the 22-24 hour incubation period. Violation N eSMR Los Coyotes WRP 385612 R4-2015-0124 N
1097946 09/01/2021 Deficient Monitoring Per Section 8 of the MRP, receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for bromoform, chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, and total trihalomethanes. Receiving water samples were not collected for these constituents during the month of September due to a laboratory error in scheduling the sample collection. This scheduling error was associated with the new monitoring and reporting requirements of Order R4-2021-0097, which became effective in August 2021. Laboratory staff have reviewed their sample collection schedules and have updated those schedules accordingly. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 432902 R4-2021-0097 N
1097864 10/05/2021 CAT1 Chloride Daily Maximum limit is 150 mg/L and reported value was 151 mg/L at EFF001 WRR. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1096512 08/11/2021 Surface Water The receiving water sample collected at RSW-002 (R4) on August 11 exceeded the calculated 30-day average Basin Plan objective for ammonia. Because the compliance sample for effluent ammonia was collected earlier in the month, a concurrent effluent sample result for ammonia is not available. This incident was verified on Nov 5, and notification was provided to the Regional Board via telephone the same day at 1:58 p.m. Written confirmation was submitted on Nov 10. Although the receiving water sample exceeded the calculated 30-day average Basin Plan objective, the concentration observed was in compliance with the 4-day average Basin Plan objective for ammonia. Ammonia water quality objectives in the receiving water are calculated automatically in the Districts¿ Laboratory Management System so that an alert can be issued if objectives are exceeded. Due to a system error, Districts staff were not notified of this exceedance until the data was reviewed on Nov 5 during routine preparation of the monthly report. Upon confirmation of the exceedance, the Districts reviewed operational records and conditions at the Los Coyotes WRP at the time of the incident and have determined that all treatment processes were normal. On the day of the exceedance, the sampling crew observed that conditions were normal at RSW-002. Ammonia concentrations in the plants secondary treatment effluent on that day were within the typical range for plant operations, which indicates that the receiving water ammonia monitoring results for Aug 11 may have been anomalous and that the receiving water station may have been in compliance with the objective if more samples had been collected and analyzed. Lab staff have updated the computer application that calculates objectives and sends out ammonia exceedance alerts, and they have checked the system to make sure it is working properly. Lab staff also added a spreadsheet check to their data review to confirm and compare results manually. Violation N eSMR Los Coyotes WRP 385612 R4-2015-0124 N
1093121 05/31/2021 CTOX Chronic Toxicity Monthly Median limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-002. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 400696 R4-2015-0070 N
1093105 05/23/2021 Deficient Monitoring Per Section III.A.1 of the MRP, influent biological oxygen demand (BOD) samples shall be analyzed weekly. An influent BOD sample was invalidated during the week of May 23 because an incorrect sample volume was used. To prevent this issue from recurring, lab staff is retrained and the method Standard Operating Procedures are reviewed. Violation N eSMR Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation Plant 397484 R4-2014-0213 N
1091924 05/29/2021 Deficient Monitoring Results from a recycled water sample collected on May 29 were invalid because the 24-hour composite was comprised of less than 12 aliquots. This issue was caused by a laboratory staff error in running the autosampler equipment; staff were alerted to the error and have been reminded of proper procedures. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1091102 03/23/2021 Deficient Monitoring 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 N eSMR Long Beach WRP 385694 R4-2015-0123 N
1091101 03/23/2021 Deficient Monitoring 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 N eSMR Long Beach WRP 385694 R4-2015-0123 N
1091100 03/19/2021 Deficient Monitoring Per Section IV.A.1. of the MRP, effluent samples shall be collected daily for enterococcus. The March 19 enterococcus samples for EFF-002A and EFF-002B were invalid because the temperature of the incubator dropped below the acceptable range due to the door being left slightly ajar. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, staff were instructed to double check the incubator door to make sure it is properly closed. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 416544 R4-2017-0180 N
1091099 03/19/2021 Deficient Monitoring Per Section IV.A.1. of the MRP, effluent samples shall be collected daily for enterococcus. The March 19 enterococcus samples for EFF-002A and EFF-002B were invalid because the temperature of the incubator dropped below the acceptable range due to the door being left slightly ajar. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, staff were instructed to double check the incubator door to make sure it is properly closed. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 416544 R4-2017-0180 N
1090367 03/31/2021 Deficient Monitoring 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 N Report Long Beach WRP 385694 R4-2015-0123 N
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. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 133825 87-047 N
1088879 01/03/2021 Deficient Monitoring Per Section IV.A.2 of the MRP, additional effluent samples shall be collected and analyzed for residual chlorine if the residual chlorine meter reads greater than 0.3 mg/L for more than five minutes. On January 3 at approximately 5:47 a.m., the residual chlorine meter in the final effluent exceeded 0.5 mg/L for over five minutes. Operations staff identified the cause as a blockage in the feed line for the sodium bisulfite dechlorinating agent and restored the bisulfite flow at approximately 6:30 a.m. Plant operators collected a grab sample from the final effluent at 7:38 a.m. following the incident and sent it to the laboratory for analysis. Laboratory staff analyzed the chlorine residual concentration in the sample and noted the concentration was non-detect. However, because the laboratory staff erroneously believed the sample was only being used for operational control, they did not record the sample result using their standard protocols. Thus, there is no official documentation of the sample collected January 3 at 7:38 a.m. following the chlorine residual exceedance. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, notification and sample collection procedures have been reviewed with operational and laboratory supervisory staff. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 395506 R4-2014-0212 N
1088869 02/28/2021 Deficient Monitoring Per Section I of the MRP, Pomona WRP recycled water samples shall be collected daily for total coliform monitoring. A Pomona WRP recycled water sample was collected on February 28 but not analyzed for total coliform because the sample exceeded the appropriate holding time prior to analysis. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1087635 12/31/2020 CTOX Chronic Toxicity Monthly Median limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-002. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 400696 R4-2015-0070 N
1087634 12/03/2020 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-C.dubia-Reproduction Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-002. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 400696 R4-2015-0070 N
1086036 12/06/2020 Order Conditions An unauthorized discharge of Pomona WRP disinfected tertiary-treated recycled water occurred on December 6, 2020 from approximately 2:13 a.m. to 2:50 a.m. in Rowland Heights, CA near the intersection of Brea Canyon Cut Off Road and Balan Road. The Walnut Valley Water District (end user) reported the discharge to the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Sanitation Districts) on December 16 at 10:54 a.m. The Sanitation Districts confirmed the discharge on December 17 at 11:10 am and provided verbal notification of the event to the Regional Board on the same day at 12:32 p.m. The unauthorized discharge occurred as a result of a car accident near the road intersection on December 6, 2020 at approximately 2:13 a.m. The accident sheared the roadside air vacuum valve and damaged the blow-off line. The estimated total discharge volume is approximately 180,000 gallons based on the size of the recycled water distribution line and duration of the discharge. To reach the nearest receiving water, the recycled water would have had to travel approximately 2.4 miles in the storm drain and discharge into the concrete-lined portion of the San Jose Creek. Residual chlorine in the recycled water would have decayed before reaching the receiving water due to the 2.4-mile travel distance and contact with substances exerting chlorine demand along the storm drain. As a verification measure, staff from the Sanitation Districts' Biological Sciences Group inspected San Jose Creek near the discharge point in Rowland Heights at 1:55 p.m. on December 17. There were no negative biological impacts observed. Because the unauthorized discharge was caused by an unforeseen car accident, additional preventative measures cannot be implemented to prevent a reoccurrence. Walnut Valley staff and Sanitation Districts' staff will review the notification and reporting procedures for unauthorized discharges. Violation N eSMR Pomona Water Reclamation Plant 134831 81-034 N
1085850 11/21/2020 Deficient Monitoring 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. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 133825 87-047 N
1085811 11/30/2020 CTOX Chronic Toxicity Monthly Median limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-002. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 400696 R4-2015-0070 N
1085759 11/14/2020 Deficient Monitoring Per Section IV.A of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. The samples collected on November 14 at EFF-002A and EFF-002B were invalidated due to use of expired media. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, the Standard Operating Procedure has been reviewed with the analyst, with emphasis on checking the expiration date of the media prior to use. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 416544 R4-2017-0180 N
1085758 11/14/2020 Deficient Monitoring Per Section IV.A of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed daily for total coliform. The samples collected on November 14 at EFF-002A and EFF-002B were invalidated due to use of expired media. To prevent this issue from re-occurring, the Standard Operating Procedure has been reviewed with the analyst, with emphasis on checking the expiration date of the media prior to use. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 416544 R4-2017-0180 N
1085750 11/17/2020 Deficient Monitoring Per Section IV.A.1 of the MRP, effluent samples shall be analyzed Monday to Friday, except holidays, for total coliform. Results from an effluent sample collected on November 17 were invalid because the results were read before the required incubation time had ended. To prevent this issue from reoccurring, the analyst was reminded of the incubation time requirement. Violation N eSMR Los Coyotes WRP 385612 R4-2015-0124 N
1085183 09/16/2020 Deficient Monitoring Per Section VIII.A.1 of the MRP, receiving water samples shall be analyzed monthly for ammonia, total nitrogen, organic nitrogen, and total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN). Samples collected on September 16 from receiving water station RSW-002 were invalid because the sample bottles were not properly preserved. Due to a miscommunication, the samples were not invalidated until after the end of the calendar month. Therefore, there are no ammonia, TKN, organic nitrogen, or total nitrogen results for RSW-002 in September. To prevent this issue from reoccurring, the samplers were reminded of the preservation requirement, and are now required to check the pH of samples in the field to ensure that the proper preservative was added. Violation N eSMR Los Coyotes WRP 385612 R4-2015-0124 N
1084063 10/31/2020 CAT2 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monthly Average limit is 80 ug/L and reported value was 81 ug/L at EFF-002. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 400696 R4-2015-0070 N
1084062 10/06/2020 CTOX Chronic Toxicity Monthly Median limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-002. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 400696 R4-2015-0070 N
1081448 08/03/2020 CTOX Chronic Toxicity Monthly Median limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at EFF-002. Violation N eSMR San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant 400696 R4-2015-0070 N
1081344 08/10/2020 Deficient Monitoring Per Section IV.A of the MRP, effluent oil and grease samples shall be analyzed weekly. Oil and grease results on August 10 were invalidated due to an exceedance of the 28-day holding time. Because the issue was identified after the monitoring period and holding time had passed, no makeup samples were collected. Oil and grease analysis is typically conducted well within holding times, but has been slower than usual due to staffing issues and social distancing protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic; backlog checking protocols have been reviewed with analysts to prevent this issue from re-occurring. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 416544 R4-2017-0180 N
1081343 08/10/2020 Deficient Monitoring Per Section III.A.1 of the MRP, influent oil and grease samples shall be analyzed weekly. Oil and grease results on August 10 were invalidated due to an exceedance of the 28-day holding time. Because the issue was identified after the monitoring period and holding time had passed, no makeup samples were collected. Oil and grease analysis is typically conducted well within holding times, but has been slower than usual due to staffing issues and social distancing protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic; backlog checking protocols have been reviewed with analysts to prevent this issue from re-occurring. Violation N eSMR A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility 416544 R4-2017-0180 N
1080317 07/16/2020 CAT1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 1-Hour Average (Mean) limit is 0 % and reported value was 0 % at EFF-001A. Violation N eSMR Long Beach WRP 385694 R4-2015-0123 N
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389829 13267 Letter R4-2009-0077 13267 Non-enforcement for Joint Outfall System NPDESWW 02/11/2013 Historical
304741 Time Schedule Order R4-2004-0100 NPDES R4-2004-0099 as affected by TSO R4-2004-0100 NPDMUNILRG 07/30/2004 Historical
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