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. |
1128272 |
02/02/2024 |
Deficient Reporting |
The ?Sludge Monitoring? section of the MRP states: ?A composite sample of digested sludge be collected at least once per year when sludge is removed from the wastewater treatment system for disposal in accordance with EPA?s POTW Sludge Sampling and Analysis Guidance Document, August 1989, and analyzed for cadmium, nickel, chromium, lead, and zinc.? The 2023 Annual Monitoring Report states that there were no records available for sludge sampling during 2023. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Napa Berryessa WTF |
368742 |
R5-2013-0065 |
N |
1128271 |
09/30/2023 |
Order Conditions |
During the third quarter 2023 monitoring event, monitoring well (MW-3) was not sampled due to insufficient water. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Napa Berryessa WTF |
368742 |
R5-2013-0065 |
N |
1128270 |
06/30/2023 |
Order Conditions |
During the second quarter 2023 monitoring event, monitoring well (MW-3) was not sampled due to insufficient water. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Napa Berryessa WTF |
368742 |
R5-2013-0065 |
N |
1128268 |
10/31/2023 |
Order Conditions |
The September 2023 monitoring report states that due to multiple process failures that ultimately required the replacement of sheet membranes at the plant, the treatment plant was offline. Untreated wastewater was discharged in one the lined wastewater storage ponds until it could be treated, tested and discharged to the land application area. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Napa Berryessa WTF |
368742 |
R5-2013-0065 |
N |
1128267 |
09/30/2023 |
Order Conditions |
The September 2023 monitoring report states that due to multiple process failures that ultimately required the replacement of sheet membranes at the plant, the treatment plant was offline. Untreated wastewater was discharged in one the lined wastewater storage ponds until it could be treated, tested and discharged to the land application area. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Napa Berryessa WTF |
368742 |
R5-2013-0065 |
N |
1128266 |
08/31/2023 |
Order Conditions |
The August 2023 monitoring report states that due to multiple process failures that ultimately required the replacement of sheet membranes at the plant, the treatment plant was offline. Untreated wastewater was discharged in one the lined wastewater storage ponds until it could be treated, tested and discharged to the land application area. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Napa Berryessa WTF |
368742 |
R5-2013-0065 |
N |
1128265 |
07/31/2023 |
Order Conditions |
The July 2023 monitoring report states that due to multiple process failures that ultimately required the replacement of sheet membranes at the plant, the treatment plant was offline. Untreated wastewater was discharged in one the lined wastewater storage ponds until it could be treated, tested and discharged to the land application area. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Napa Berryessa WTF |
368742 |
R5-2013-0065 |
N |
1128264 |
06/30/2023 |
Order Conditions |
The June 2023 monitoring report states that due to multiple process failures that ultimately required the replacement of sheet membranes at the plant, the treatment plant was offline. Untreated wastewater was discharged in one the lined wastewater storage ponds until it could be treated, tested and discharged to the land application area. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Napa Berryessa WTF |
368742 |
R5-2013-0065 |
N |
1126739 |
02/02/2024 |
Deficient Reporting |
The 2023 annual monitoring report did not include all information required by the revised MRP. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Circle Oaks WWTF |
141723 |
94-097 |
Y |
1126737 |
09/15/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Total Coliform Organisms reported in excess of Groundwater Limitations D.1 of the WDRs during the second quarter monitoring event in MW-1 and MW-3. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Circle Oaks WWTF |
141723 |
94-097 |
Y |
1126736 |
06/06/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Total Coliform Organisms reported in excess of Groundwater Limitations D.1 of the WDRs during the second quarter monitoring event in MW-2 and MW-4. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Circle Oaks WWTF |
141723 |
94-097 |
Y |
1126685 |
03/07/2024 |
Deficient Reporting |
Duckweed was observed on surface of wastewater ponds 2 and 3 which is a violation of Discharge Specification B.5.c of the WDRs. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Capell Valley Estates |
141725 |
94-099 |
Y |
1126682 |
02/02/2024 |
Deficient Reporting |
The 2023 annual monitoring report did not include all information required by the revised MRP. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Capell Valley Estates |
141725 |
94-099 |
Y |
1126677 |
06/12/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Total Coliform Organisms exceeded groundwater limitations during the first quarter 2023 monitoring event in monitoring wells MW-1, MW-2 and MW-3. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Capell Valley Estates |
141725 |
94-099 |
Y |
1126674 |
03/07/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Duckweed vegetation was observed in the pond which is a violation of Discharge Specification B.13.c of the WDRs which states: ?The pond shall be managed to prevent breeding of mosquitos. In particular, dead algae, vegetation, and debris shall not accumulate on the water surface.? |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
R-Ranch Campground WWTF |
146356 |
98-009 |
Y |
1126517 |
04/04/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Sludge removed from the wastewater pond stockpiled near the Clarifier. This was observed during the 4 April 2024 site inspection and previous site inspections conducted on conducted on 29 November 2023, and 22 February 2024. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1126516 |
04/04/2024 |
Order Conditions |
The Clarifier remains offline and treatment to the wastewater ponds is being by-passed.in violation of Provision E.2 of the WDRs and General Provisions A.7 of the Standard Provisions and Reporting Requirements. This was observed during the 4 April 2024 site inspection, and previous inspections conducted on 27 September 2022, 29 November 2023, and 22 February 2024. Notice of Violation letters for these violations were issued on 16 November 2023 and 2 April 2024. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1126515 |
04/04/2024 |
Order Conditions |
The freeboard levels in all seven wastewater ponds are at less than two feet with pond freeboards of less than 0.5 feet in wastewater ponds 1, 2 and 3. This was observed during the 4 April 2024 site inspection, and previous inspections conducted on 27 September 2022, 29 November 2023, and 22 February 2024. Notice of Violation letters for these violations were issued on 16 November 2023 and 2 April 2024. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1126514 |
04/21/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Wastewater spill estimated at approximately 900 gallons that occurred on 21 April 2024 (Cal OES Control No. 24-2344). The spill was caused by capacity issues at the WWTF which resulted in erosion from a berm on Pond 2. Wastewater from Pond 2 discharged into Pond 1 caused an overflow from the pond into the neighboring orchard. Road base material was placed around a portion of the berm. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1126513 |
04/07/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Wastewater Spill estimated at approximately 800 gallons that occurred on 7 April 2024 (Cal OES Control No.24-2055). The spill was caused by capacity issues at the WWTF and the transferring of wastewater from one pond to another pond caused an overflow of wastewater into Salt Creek. Road base material was placed around a portion of the pond to stop the spill. Arbuckle PUD is in violation of Discharge Prohibition A.1 and A.2 of the WDRs. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1126512 |
03/23/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Wastewater spill estimated at approximately 200 gallons that occurred on 23 March 2024 (Cal OES Control No. 24-1765). The spill was caused by a power outage which resulted in pumps at the headworks malfunctioning causing raw sewage to impact soil and vegetation of the nearby property. Arbuckle PUD is in violation of Discharge Prohibition A.2 of the WDRs. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1126511 |
03/21/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Wastewater spill estimated at approximately 700 gallons that occurred on 21 March 2024 (Cal OES No. 24-1764. The spill was due to capacity issues at the WWTF wastewater from Pond 4 overflowed into Salt Creek. Wastewater diverted from Pond 4 to Pond 1, which stopped the spill. Arbuckle PUD is in violation of Discharge Prohibition A.1 and A.2 of the WDRs. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1125138 |
02/22/2024 |
Order Conditions |
During a 22 February 2024 site inspection, Water Board staff observed freeboard measurements in the seven wastewater ponds at less than two feet with Ponds 1, 2 and 3 at freeboards of less 0.5 feet in violation of Discharge Specifications B.8 and B.9 of the WDRs. In addition, a non-functional clarifier was noted during the inspection in violation of Discharge Prohibitions A.2 and Provision E.2 of the WDRs, and General Provisions A.7 of the Standard Provisions and Reporting Requirements for WDRs. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1125137 |
11/29/2023 |
Order Conditions |
During a 29 November 2023 site inspection, Water Board staff observed freeboard measurements in the seven wastewater ponds at less than two feet with Ponds 1, 2 and 3 at freeboards of less 0.5 feet in violation of Discharge Specifications B.8 and B.9 of the WDRs. In addition, a non-functional clarifier was noted during the inspection in violation of Discharge Prohibitions A.2 and Provision E.2 of the WDRs, and General Provisions A.7 of the Standard Provisions and Reporting Requirements for WDRs. Also, sludge from the wastewater ponds was being used to repair pond 5 and raise the height of the levees of ponds 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in violation of Sludge Disposal Specification C.3 of the WDRs. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1121916 |
11/02/2023 |
Late Report |
Non submittal of the September 2023 monitoring report. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1121915 |
10/02/2023 |
Late Report |
Non submittal of the August 2023 monitoring report. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1121914 |
09/02/2023 |
Late Report |
Non submittal of the July 2023 monitoring report. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1121913 |
07/02/2023 |
Late Report |
Non submittal of the June 2023 monitoring report. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1121912 |
07/02/2023 |
Late Report |
Non submittal of the May 2023 monitoring report. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1121904 |
09/27/2023 |
Order Conditions |
During a 27 September 2023 site inspection Water Board staff was informed that the clarifier had not been operational. The District indicated that they were waiting on parts that had been ordered to make the repairs. This is a violation of Discharge Prohibitions A.2 and Provision E.2 of the WDRs, and General Provisions A.7 of the Standard Provisions and Reporting Requirements for WDRs. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1121903 |
09/27/2023 |
Order Conditions |
During a 27 September 2023 site inspection Water Board staff observed an animal burrow in the northern levee of wastewater Pond 5 and the Discharger had been using material (soils/sludge) removed from the wastewater ponds to repair Pond 5 and raise the height of the levees of Ponds 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 which back up to the dry creek bed. Discharge Specification B.10 of the WDRs states: ?Pond levees shall be protected from damage due to burrowing animals.? |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1121902 |
09/27/2023 |
Order Conditions |
During a 27 September 2023 site inspection Water Board staff observed freeboard measurements in the seven wastewater ponds at less than two feet with Ponds 2 and 3 Freeboard in the wastewater ponds observed at less than 2 feet in violation of Discharge Specification B.8 and B.9 of the WDRs. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1121901 |
09/19/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Wastewater spill estimated at 100 gallons in violation of Discharge Prohibition A.1 of the WDRs. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Arbuckle WWTP |
148673 |
93-208 |
Y |
1119341 |
08/10/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Wastewater observed in a pond located adjacent to and east of the concrete settling basin. The pond is not described in the WDRs. In addition, wastewater observed ponding in a low-lying area next to the pond. Finally, aa sprinkler irrigation system with ponding wastewater observed on a portion of land just north of the pond that was being used to land apply wastewater. None of features are described in the WDRs. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Sunrise Dryers LLC |
148095 |
5-00-205 |
Y |
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