| 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. |
| 1088428 |
02/10/2021 |
Order Conditions |
Observed Violation: 1. The Discharger has failed to place an adequate layer of daily cover over waste at two separate locations outside the active working face of the landfill in violation of Title 27 Section 20680 (a), which states: Except as provided in ¶(b), (f) and §20690, the owners or operators of all municipal solid waste landfill units shall cover disposed solid waste with a minimum of six inches of compacted earthen material at the end of each operating day, or at more frequent intervals if necessary, to control vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter, and scavenging. |
Violation |
N |
Inspection |
Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility |
417039 |
R5-2017-0108 |
Y |
| 1088439 |
02/10/2021 |
Order Conditions |
1. A large slide remains unrepaired along the northwestern toe of Unit B. This side was first observed by Water Board staff during the 7 March 2017 site inspection. Failure to repair this slide is a violation of Section C-4 of the WDRs, which states: The Discharger shall maintain in good working order any facility, control system, or monitoring device installed to achieve compliance with the waste discharge requirements. and Section 20365(a) of Title 27, which states in part: Units and their respective containment structures shall be designed and constructed to limit, to the greatest extent possible, ponding, infiltration, inundation, erosion, slope failure, washout, and overtopping... |
Violation |
N |
Inspection |
Red Hill Class III Landfill & Class II Surface Impoundments |
312329 |
R5-2006-0045 |
Y |
| 1088440 |
02/10/2021 |
Order Conditions |
2. Leachate impacted soil remains beneath the two repaired SI-A leachate lines. This impact was first observed by Water Board staff during the 7 March 2017 site inspection, and failure to assess and remove leachate impacted soil is a violation of Prohibition 2 of the WDRs, which states: The discharge of wastes outside of a Unit or portions of a Unit specifically designed for their containment is prohibited. |
Violation |
N |
Inspection |
Red Hill Class III Landfill & Class II Surface Impoundments |
312329 |
R5-2006-0045 |
Y |
| 1088442 |
02/10/2021 |
Order Conditions |
3. Failure to repair the deep tire rut that was first observed by Water Board staff during the 16 June 2015 site inspection, which still remains atop Unit A, is a violation of Section C 4 of the WDRs, which states: The Discharger shall maintain in good working order any facility, control system, or monitoring device installed to achieve compliance with the waste discharge requirements. |
Violation |
N |
Inspection |
Red Hill Class III Landfill & Class II Surface Impoundments |
312329 |
R5-2006-0045 |
Y |
| 1126406 |
01/03/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Violation 1 -Unauthorized discharge of waste/leachate into the newly completed Phase III Class II surface impoundment without final approval of the WMU by Central Valley Water Board staff: 1. Design And Construction Specifications D.12 of the WDRs states: The Discharger shall submit a final report documenting construction of any new lined WMU for review and approval prior to discharging wastes to the WMU. The Discharger must also submit an additional technical report as part of its final construction report demonstrates that certifies that any testing required and any limitations or additional requirements specified in the final closure cover or base and side slope liner?s slope stability analysis report was complied with during construction in order to validate the slope stability analysis report conclusions. 2. Section 20310(e) of Title 27 states: Containment structures shall be designed by, and construction shall be supervised and certified by, a registered civil engineer or a certified engineering geologist. Units shall receive a final inspection and approval of the construction by RWQCB or SWRCB staff before use of the Unit commences. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility |
417039 |
R5-2017-0108 |
N |
| 1126405 |
01/23/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Violation 1 - Unauthorized discharge of contact storm water/leachate to surface waters of the state: 1. Prohibition 2 of the WDRs states; The discharge of wastes outside of a Unit or portions of a Unit specifically designed for their containment is prohibited. 2. Prohibition 10 of the WDRs states; The discharge of solid or liquid waste or leachate to surface waters, surface water drainage courses, or groundwater is prohibited. 3. Discharge Specification B.3 of the WDRs states; During wet weather conditions, the facility shall be operated and graded to minimize leachate generation. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility |
417039 |
R5-2017-0108 |
N |
| 1122917 |
11/20/2023 |
Order Conditions |
Unauthorized discharge of waste/leachate into the under-construction Phase III A solid WMU without 1) The submittal of a Final Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Completion Report, 2) The completion of a final Central Valley Water Board inspection, or 3) Final approval by Central Valley Water Board staff of the Phase III A solid WMU prior to discharge. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility |
417039 |
R5-2017-0108 |
Y |
| 1126407 |
01/03/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Violation 3 - A buildup of hydraulic head on the underlying Primary liner of the Phase III-A solid WMU. 1. Design And Construction Specifications D.6 of the WDRs states in part: LCRSs shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to collect twice the anticipated daily volume of leachate and gas condensate generated by each Class II surface impoundment and/or landfill WMU and to prevent the buildup of hydraulic head on the underlying liner at any time. 2. Design And Construction Specifications D.8 of the WDRs states: The LCRS for each Class II unit shall be operated and maintained to collect twice the anticipated daily volume of leachate and gas condensate generated by the WMU and to prevent the buildup of hydraulic head on the underlying liner at any time. The depth of fluid in the LCRS sump shall be kept at the minimum needed to ensure efficient pump operation. 3. Section 20340(c) of Title 27 states: Head Buildup -The RWQCB shall specify design and operating conditions in WDRs to ensure that there is no buildup of hydraulic head on the liner. The depth of fluid in the collection sump shall be kept at the minimum needed to ensure efficient pump operation. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility |
417039 |
R5-2017-0108 |
N |
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