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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: December 18, 2014
Subject: AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PERMIT
CONTRACT WITH ACME FILL CORPORATION FOR DISCHARGE OF
TREATED LANDFILL LEACHATE
Submitted By. Initiating Dept. /Div.:
Timothy Potter, Engineering /Environmental Services
Environmental Compliance Superintendent
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION:
D. Gemmell — Environmental Services Division Manager w
J. Petit — Engineering Department Manager Alm Roger S. Baileyll
Counsel for the Distri General Manager
ISSUE: Wastewater Discharge Permit Contracts for Class I Industrial Users must be
approved by the Board of Directors.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the General Manager to execute a three -year Permit
Contract with Acme Fill Corporation (Acme) for discharge of treated leachate through
December 31, 2017.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: No adverse financial impacts are anticipated from entering into
this contractual agreement with Acme. Environmental Compliance, Laboratory, and
legal costs will be recovered as billable activities. Treatment Plant and Collection
System costs will be recovered through the sewer service charge authorized in the
permit contract.
ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS: Two alternatives to the proposed permit
contract were considered: 1) discontinue accepting the treated leachate; or 2) authorize
the discharge of treated leachate through the District's existing Class II Industrial User
Permit Program instead of a special permit. Neither alternative is preferred over the
proposed permit contract. Acme has limited options to properly dispose of the landfill
leachate generated. The Permit Contract gives the District more ability to customize the
requirements over the Class II Industrial User Permit.
BACKGROUND: Acme's pretreated landfill leachate has been accepted by the District
since the early 1990s and through permit contracts since 1994. A permit contract was
used to protect the District and to preserve the right to modify the discharge conditions
or stop receiving the treated leachate. The District chose to receive the leachate after
encouragement from the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) because the
District's acceptance of the leachate under strict conditions provided the best regional
environmental solution.
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POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: December 18, 2014
subject: AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PERMIT
CONTRACT WITH ACME FILL CORPORATION FOR DISCHARGE OF
TREATED LANDFILL LEACHATE
During the term of the current permit contract, Acme has operated the Leachate
Treatment Plant (LTP) in compliance with the conditions of the permit contract except
for three limit violations for mercury, one limit violation for cyanide, and one violation for
not analyzing the complete list of Total Toxic Organic compounds. These violations,
with the three violations that occurred in 2011 before the current Permit Contract was
processed, were the first violations for these pollutant parameters since permit contracts
were used to authorize the LTP discharges. Notices of Violation (NOVs) were issued for
all these limit violations. Acme responded to both citations for discharge limit violations
identifying concerns about the quality of the analytical data. The cyanide limit violation
was investigated and a source was not identified. Acme did identify a mercury source in
the small on -site lab that was discharged to the LTP. After removing this compound
from the facility, there have been no mercury limit violations. The District will monitor the
monthly effluent mercury data submitted by Acme to ensure a trend does not develop
with regards to increased mercury in the discharge.
The proposed permit contract maintains the protections in the previous permit contract,
addresses certain changes requested by Acme representatives to reduce their
compliance costs, and includes modifications in response to the series of limit
violations. District staff believes these changes are acceptable and do not significantly
increase the risk to our facilities from the Acme discharge.
The proposed permit contract changes are identified in the attached document with the
changes from the current permit contract identified using strikeout and underline
notations.
As with the previous permit contract, the proposed permit contract includes conditions
that allow the District to change the leachate monitoring parameters or effluent limits to
protect District facilities and operations, or to meet new regulatory requirements. The
District also has the right to suspend or terminate the leachate discharge if acceptance
of the treated leachate affects the District's ability to meet NPDES limits, results in the
District's treatment plant being classified as a hazardous waste treatment facility, or
affects the District's ability to reclaim water.
Staff has concluded that approval of this contract is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). District CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 provides
an exemption where a regulatory agency which is authorized by state or local ordinance
to assure the maintenance or protection of the environment takes action to affect such a
purpose. The execution of a permit contract with Acme is intended to maintain and
protect the waters and other aspects of the environment. Approval of this contract will
establish the Board of Directors' independent finding that this contract is exempt from
CEQA.
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POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: December 18, 2014
subject: AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PERMIT
CONTRACT WITH ACME FILL CORPORATION FOR DISCHARGE OF
TREATED LANDFILL LEACHATE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Staff reviewed the proposed changes to the
permit contract at the October 7, 2014 Real Estate, Environmental & Planning
Committee meeting. The Committee identified general support for recommended
changes and maintenance of the other permit contract elements.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Authorize the General Manager to execute the
proposed Permit Contract with Acme Fill Corporation for discharge of treated landfill
leachate from the Acme Landfill located in Martinez, California through December 31,
2017.
Attached Supportinq Document:
1. Proposed Permit Contract Changes, including Exhibits
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CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT CONTRACT
WITH
ACME FILL CORPORATION
1. PARTIES:
ATTACHMENT 1
Effective on Ndavember January 1, 201 , Acme Fill Corporation, a corporation,
hereinafter referred to as the "DISCHARGER ", and CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
SANITARY DISTRICT, a public entity within the County of Contra Costa, hereinafter
referred to as the "DISTRICT ", a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) pursuant to
the provisions of the Federal Clean Water Act, as well as other local, state and federal
laws and regulations relating to pretreatment and source control of industrial discharges
into public sewers, now agree as follows:
2. PURPOSE:
The DISCHARGER desires to discharge pretreated landfill leachate (hereinafter
"treated leachate ") from the Acme Landfill site located in Martinez, California, into a public
sewer owned by the DISTRICT. The DISCHARGER has constructed a pretreatment
facility that is designed to meet the pretreatment parameters set forth in this Permit
Contract. The DISTRICT is willing to accept the treated leachate only under
circumstances that will not adversely affect the DISTRICT's current and long -term
operations. The DISTRICT and the DISCHARGER wish to enter into this thirty -six (36)
month contract.
This Permit Contract outlines the responsibilities and requirements of the
DISCHARGER and the conditional limited obligation of the DISTRICT to accept treated
leachate from the DISCHARGER. Exhibits A, B, C, D, E; -ate F, -G and H to this Permit
Contract are hereby incorporated by reference into this Permit Contract.
3. TERM OF THE PERMIT CONTRACT:
The term of this Permit Contract is for the period from the effective date set forth in
Paragraph 1 until 9eteber December 31, 29142017.
Neither the terms of this Permit Contract nor any action taken by either party
pursuant to agreements reached herein shall be construed to create a vested right of the
DISCHARGER to discharge, for any period subsequent to the term of this Permit Contract
or any extensions thereof as may be agreed to by the parties. Neither the DISTRICT's
agreement to accept treated leachate pursuant to the terms of this Permit Contract nor the
acceptance of any treated leachate in any manner implies the DISTRICT's agreement or
obligation to accept any treated leachate beyond the termination date of this Permit
Contract or to accept quantities in excess of those set forth in this Permit Contract at any
time.
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4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DISTRICT:
The DISTRICT hereby agrees to accept treated leachate from the DISCHARGER in
such manner and amount as set forth for the term of this Permit Contract and further
agrees to exercise its authority under this Permit Contract in good faith.
5. FEES FOR WASTEWATER SERVICE:
The DISCHARGER shall make payment to the DISTRICT the following fees:
5.1. Facilities Capacity Fee. DISCHARGER has paid the Facilities
Capacity Fee calculated for a discharge rate of 25 gallons per minute
(GPM) of treated leachate. DISCHARGER paid this fee on or about
June 1, 1993.
5.1.1 As provided for in Section 6.1, DISCHARGER requested increasing
the maximum flow to 50 GPM during the wet season by increasing the
flow from the East Parcel only by up to 25 GPM. Should this flow
increase occur, the Facilities Capacity Fee will need to be
recalculated. The Facilities Capacity Fee for the additional volume
above 25 GPM during the initial period that this increased flow occurs
will be calculated using the leased Facility Capacity Fee formula in the
Special Discharge Permit fees while data is being generated from this
new discharge volume.
5.1.2 If agreement is reached between the DISCHARGER and the
DISTRICT to allow this increased flow rate from the East Parcel during
the wet season to continue long -term, then the Facilities Capacity Fee
shall be recalculated and DISCHARGER shall pay this recalculated
fee. Alternatively, DISCHARGER shall continue to pay for the
Facilities Capacity Fee for the volume of wastewater discharged
above 25 GPM using the leased Facility Capacity Fee formula in the
Special Discharge Permit fees.
5.2. Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Fee, which is based on
actual costs incurred in the administration of the DISTRICT's Source
Control program as it applies to the individual DISCHARGER. As
part of this fee, DISCHARGER shall also pay for the reasonable cost
of DISTRICT's consultants, including, but not limited to engineering
consultants, analytical laboratories and attorneys, whose services are
reasonably required to assist in the creation or administration of this
Permit Contract.
5.3. CCCSD Sewer Service Charge, pursuant to rates set by the
DISTRICT's Board of Directors by resolution.
5.3.1. Calculation of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). For the
determination of the sewer service charge set forth above, BOD
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shall be determined by using chemical oxygen demand (COD) test
results with a 0.35 multiplier.
5.3.1.1. DISCHARGER may purpose a study to evaluate
potential salt interference in COD analysis. DISCHARGER and
the DISTRICT shall meet to review elements and
implementation plan for the proposed sampling study.
DISCHARGER shall prepare a final report summarizing the
results from the study and shall submit the report to the
DISTRICT. The DISTRICT will review the report to consider
possible modifications to the COD billing calculations for the
next Permit Contract.
5 ?,? Additional Costs Related to the Discharge of
DISCHARGER's Treated Leachate. In addition to all other costs to
be borne by the DISCHARGER, in the event additional monitoring
of the DISTRICT's treatment plant influent, effluent, receiving
waters, sludge, ash or air emissions is required by any regulatory
agency because of, or due in whole, or in part, to the discharge of
DISCHARGER's treated Ieachate to the DISTRICT's system, the
DISCHARGER shall be responsible for the appropriate cost of such
monitoring. Such additional costs will be billed to DISCHARGER.
5 F ? ? Payment of Fees and Charges. The DISTRICT will
provide DISCHARGER with an invoice for the above fees and
charges on a quarterly basis. DISCHARGER shall make payment
of the invoice within 30 days of the date on the invoice. Failure to
pay the invoice by the due date will be subject to a 10% late
penalty on the outstanding balance and a subsequent 1.5%
monthly penalty until the balance is paid in full. Continued non-
payment greater than 120 days shall result in termination of this
Permit Contract. If DISCHARGER notifies the DISTRICT in writing
of a disputed amount on an invoice, the late penalties shall not
apply to the disputed amount until the claim is resolved.
6. CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS FOR DISCHARGE:
6.1. DISCHARGER may discharge to the DISTRICT's sewer system as
set forth in this Permit Contract no more than a monthly average of
25 GPM of treated Ieachate for the months from June through
October. Under no circumstances shall the discharge exceed 35
GPM, nor 50,400 gallons per day (GPD) during these dry season
months. During the wet season months of November through May,
DISCHARGER may discharge to the DISTRICT's sewer system no
more than a monthly average of 50 GPM of treated Ieachate provided
that the only source of wastewater above the initial 25 GPM is from
the East Parcel (referenced in Section 6.1.2). Acceptance of this
additional flow is conditional upon DISCHARGER conducting the
monitoring requirements identified in Sections 6.3.1 and 6.3.2, and
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further conditional upon the increased volume of discharge not
causing any operational problems to the DISCHARGERS
pretreatment system or interference of the DISTRICT'S collection
system, pumping station and treatment plant operations. The
discharge shall not exceed the flow rates specified in this Section
unless the flow limitations are modified by the DISTRICT in writing
pursuant to Section 7.13.2. The discharge shall only occur at the
approved discharge location identified in Exhibit B.
The authorized sources of untreated wastewater that can be treated through
the Leachate Treatment Plant (LTP) within the flow limitations specified in
this Section are identified in Sections 6.1.1 through 6.1.8-7 below:
6.1.1. Raw Leachate from the North Parcel of the Acme Landfill.
6.1.2. Raw Leachate from the East Parcel of the Acme Landfill.
6.1.3. Seeps originating from the East Parcel of the Acme Landfill
during significant rainfall events may be discharged under
DISCHARGER's plan that is approved by the DISTRICT.
6.1.4. Liquid -phase from the dewatering treatment of the sludge
generated by the LTP.
6.1.5. Pumped water from the sampling of leachate and groundwater
monitoring wells, provided that no more than 1200 gallons of such
water may be added to the LTP influent in any 24 -hour period.
6.1.6. Aqueous -phase of Landfill Gas (LFG) condensate that is
pretreated through the oil /water separator at the LFG Processing
Plant. The flow rate of LFG Condensate shall not exceed 2 gpm.
6.1.7. Water used to wash down the LTP slab and rainwater that
contacts the LTP slab and East Parcel Leachate Containment Area
that flows to the LTP sumps.
6-1- 7.6.1.8. Wastewater from laboratory sinks.
In the event that influent sources of raw leachate other than those identified
above are proposed, DISCHARGER shall submit a written request to the
DISTRICT for approval prior to introducing the new source to the LTP.
Pumping rates from each individual location providing a source of influent to
the LTP shall not be altered significantly prior to, or during compliance
sampling activities in order to influence the results of a monitoring event or
sample quality.
6.2. The DISCHARGER may discharge treated leachate to the
DISTRICT's sewer system as set forth in this Permit Contract
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provided that the DISCHARGER complies with the conditions of this
Permit Contract and the specific discharge limitations set forth herein
and in Exhibit A. The DISCHARGER shall immediately notify the
DISTRICT in accordance with Section 6.6 below and shall comply
with all pertinent provisions of Section 6.6 if the flow or concentration
limitations are exceeded.
6.3. The DISCHARGER shall administer a satisfactory compliance
sampling and analysis program for the raw and treated leachate and
other authorized wastewater sources identified in Section 6.1 which
provides for the sampling and analysis of each of the constituents set
forth in Exhibit A. The compliance sampling and analysis program
shall meet the following requirements:
6.3.1. DISCHARGER shall conduct compliance sampling and analysis
for all applicable constituents at the frequency specified in Exhibit
A. This compliance sampling shall be conducted during discharge
for a 24 -hour period and shall be representative of the waste
stream to the extent practicable. Proper sampling, sampling
handling, and preservation techniques shall be employed at all
times during the sampling period. All samples for the constituents
listed in Exhibit A of this Permit Contract shall be taken at the
designated sampling location(s) referenced in that Exhibit and as
shown in Exhibit B unless otherwise noted.
6.3.1.1. Exhibit A of this Permit Contract reflects changes in
parameters or frequency of sampling for certain parameters
from the previous Permit Contract. The DISTRICT reserves
the option to reinstate or revise the parameters and /or
frequency of monitoring if the DISCHARGER's or
DISTRICT's sampling programs identify the presence of a
constituent that is substantially higher than the historical data
used to justify the reduction of the monitoring activity. The
DISTRICT will follow the process identified in Section 9 of
this Permit Contract for notifying DISCHARGER of such a
change in the monitoring program requirements.
6.3.2. Collection procedures for all sampling activities required by this
Permit Contract shall be as follows:
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6.3.2.2- 6.32.1 Exhibit A-al&e requires that certain constituents be
analyzed from composite grab samples. For those
constituents, at least four (4) individual grab samples shall
be taken during the 24 -hour sampling period. These grab
samples shall be representative of the waste stream to the
extent practicable and shall be taken at times coinciding with
full process activity in the facility. Each grab sample shall be
appropriately preserved immediately after collection.
Individually preserved samples may be composited prior to
analysis. Samples taken for volatile organic analysis (VOA)
shall be composited by the contracted laboratory prior to
analysis.
6.3.2.3. 6.3.2.2. __The date and time at which the samples shall be
recorded on the chain -of- custody form used for that
sampling event.
6.3.3. All samples shall be taken and preserved in accordance with the
current edition of Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 136
(Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Pollutants)
Wastewater, and shall be delivered to the laboratory for analysis Pa
later thaR 24 hours following the same day of completion of
effluent sampling. With the exception of pH using methods SM
4500H +B or EPA 150.2, which has a 15 minute holding time
uUnder no circumstances shall the maximum holding time be
exceeded for any sample prior to analysis. Analyses conducted of
pH samples must be done the same day of, and as soon as
practicable after, collection. Any samples, other than pH as
identified above that have exceeded the maximum holding time
shall be considered invalid for the purposes of determining
compliance with the terms and conditions of this Permit Contract.
Appendix F summarizes the maximum holding times for
wastewater samples.
6.3.4. All analyses of samples taken in order to comply with this Permit
Contract shall be handled and preserved in accordance with the
procedures presented in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40,
Part 136 (Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis
of Pollutants). If the sampling and analyticaImethod is not identified
in these regulations, the procedures in Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water and Wastewater (latest edition) shall be
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Standard Method for the ExaMaRatinn of Water and 1/Va&+.-.wa_t „
Amend Exhibit F identifies the approved analytical methods for
the wastewater samples for most of the parameters specified. The
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approved analytical methods for any parameters not included in
Exhibit F are identified in Exhibit A. The laboratory selected to
conduct the analysis must be certified by the State of California
Department of Health Services for wastewater analysis.
6.3.4.1. Unless specifically stated in this Permit Contract, only
the analytical results obtained in accordance with the Code
of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 136 (Guidelines
Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Poll utants)et@RdaFd Metheds far the Ex min thin of 5A/ +
and W tewate and analyzed by state certified laboratories
will be used to determine compliance with the terms and
conditions of this Permit Contract.
6.3.4.2. DISCHARGER shall report all effluent analytical results_
from certified laboratories obtained from any sampling event
including, but not limited to, retests, duplicates, or split
samples.
6.3.5. The DISTRICT shall have the opportunity to witness all
compliance sampling activities. The DISCHARGER shall contact
the DISTRICT's Source Control Section at least five (5) working
days prior to each sampling event by calling (925) 229 -7288.
Alternatively, a yearly MeRthly sampling schedule may be
submitted to the DISTRICT in advance that shows the dates on
which compliance sampling will be conducted. The DISTRICT
shall be notified prior to the sampling event should the scheduled
date(s) be changed for any reason.
6.3.6. A written request for an alternative compliance sampling and
analysis program shall be submitted to the DISTRICT for review
and approval prior to the initiation of such program.
6.3.7. At the DISTRICT's discretion, the compliance sampling and
analysis program may be performed solely or in part by the
DISTRICT. The cost of such DISTRICT sampling and analysis
shall be paid by DISCHARGER. Complete laboratory results of
any DISTRICT resampling will be sent to the DISCHARGER within
15 days upon receipt of complete analytical results
ana+y#+Gal FepeFt(s) will be submitted to +ho DISCHARGER as GeOR
The DISTRICT will split
any samples taken with the DISCHARGER if the DISCHARGER
makes a timely request. Nothing in this Section shall be construed
to be inconsistent with other rights of the DISTRICT or obligations
of DISCHARGER set for in this Permit Contract.
6.4. DISCHARGER shall submit a Periodic Compliance Report (PCR)
(see Exhibit C) that addresses the sampling requirements identified in
Sections 6.3.1 and 6.3.2 with the original analysis report(s) and chain-
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of- custody to the DISTRICT's Source Control Section, no later than
the twenty -fifth (25th) day of the month following the end of the
quarterly reporting period. The quarterly reporting periods shall be
January through March, April through June, July through September,
and October through December. The DISTRICT may allow an
extension for the submittal of the PCR provided that the
DISCHARGER requests the extension in writing, 5 days prior to the
due date, and that the extension is requested due to a delay in the
submittal of the analyses from the contracted laboratory. Failure to
submit the PCR within forty -five (45) days' past the due date without
prior notification to the DISTRICT shall be considered significant
noncompliance within the meaning of Title 10 of the DISTRICT Code.
6.4.1. Copies of electroni -The ^final recording of the pH and flow
meter measurements„ uifl --w reGE)rdor rhart(s) reflecting the pH
and flow of the treated leachate discharge for the previous
reporting period shall be submitted to the DISTRICT with each
quarterly PCR. Should any alteration of the electronic data be
performed while producing the charts, a detailed explanation shall
be provided in writing with the submittal of the chart(s). All on is inal
electronic data from the flow and pH meters shall be retained
pursuant to section 6.12 of this Permit Contract.
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6.4.2. Any e #! UeRt aRa1yS S data of fhe treated leachate discharge
effluent analysis obtained by EPA approved methods in addition to
that required by this Permit Contract shall be submitted to the
DISTRICT with the next PCR. Should the analysis data indicate a
violation of this Permit Contract and /or Title 10 of the DISTRICT
Code, the procedures set forth in Section 6.6 below shall be
followed.
6.4.3. Copies of a daily flow meter totalizer reading log reflecting the
number of gallons of treated leachate discharged to the sanitary
sewer each 24 -hour operating period shall be submitted to the
DISTRICT with each PCR. These copies shall reflect the daily
treated leachate discharge quantity for each month for the quarterly
reporting period. For LTP operating purposes, each operating day
will begin at 0600.
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6.4.4. Copies of receipts and /or manifests for off -haul ^rte, —r��ef-
PFeGe°° liq id , sludge, and solids shall be submitted to the
DISTRICT with each quarterly PCR.
6.4.5. DISCHARGER shall submit to the DISTRICT a monthly PCR no
later than the twenty -fifth (25th) day of the following month. This
monthly PCR shall include a summary table of the monitoring data
that addresses the sampling requirements identified in Sections
6.3.1 and 6.3.2 and a LTP Operations Monitoring Data Summary.
These summaries shall be included with the quarterly PCR
referenced in Section 6.4 for the months preceding the submittal of
the quarterly PCR. The LTP Operations Monitoring Data Summary
shall include, but not be limited to, in house monitoring results for:
- LTP influent and effluent flow (in GPD and GPM);
- Potable water usage in GPD;
- LTP influent ammonia (NH3) and total suspended solids (TSS);
- Aeration basins NH3, dissolved oxygen (DO), TSS, nitrate (NO3),
nitrite (NO2), and pH;
- Return aG iedsli sludge TS
raca-cJc���cr
Effluent NH3, TSS, NO3, NO2, and pH;
- Gallons and pounds of waste activated sludge;
-LT° total suspended sel+ds, TSS-.
Units shall be indicated in the summary where appropriate.
6.5. Discharger shall maintain and operate the continuous effluent
turbidity analyzer and aMMORma effluent and dissolved oxygen
analyzers aeration tank #1 and #2. The data generated from these
analyzers shall be retained electronically and shall be accessible to
District representatives in accordance with Section 6.9.
6.6. DISCHARGER, after becoming aware of any violation of this Permit
Contract or Title 10 of the DISTRICT Code
(http: / /www.centralsan.org /documents /Title 10.pdf), shall immediately
inform the DISTRICT of the violation within twenty -four (24) hours.
Within five (5) working days after becoming aware of the violation, the
DISCHARGER shall submit a copy of the analytical report (if
applicable) with a cover letter explaining the cause of the violation(s)
and the actions that have been or will be taken (with time schedule)
to prevent a recurrence. In addition, the DISCHARGER shall repeat
the sampling and analysis for the parameter(s) in violation and submit
the results of this repeat analysis to the DISTRICT within thirty (30)
days of discovery of the initial violation.
6.6.1. DISCHARGER shall pay an exceedence fee when the monthly
average limit for TSS is exceeded. The fee shall be determined_
according to the following schedule:
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Monthly Average TSS:
101 to 125 mg /L
126 to 150 mg /L
151 to 175 mg /L
176 to 200 mg /L
Exceedence Fee:
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
Payment of the exceedence fee shall be submitted with the PCR,
which addresses the applicable TSS exceedence.
DISCHARGER may perform sampling and analysis for TSS in addition
to the required frequency in Exhibit A provided the additional sampling
is performed on a routine basis. For purposes of calculating the
monthly average, the number of TSS analyses from week to week
shall not differ by more than one event.
6.6.1.1. Discharges of TSS that exceed 2100 mg /L monthly
average or 250 mg /L for any one sample shall be treated as
a violation and therefore subject to formal enforcement
action including the assessment of administrative penalties
as well as other remedies available through the DISTRICT
Code.
6.6.1.2. These exceedence fees shall be in lieu of administrative
penalties authorized by Title 10 of the DISTRICT Code. A
pattern of TSS exceedences will result in the DISTRICT
processing these events as a violation that is subject to
citation under the DISTRICT's Enforcement Response Plan.
Nothing herein limits the DISTRICT's ability to take
enforcement action as allowed by this Permit Contract.
6.7. In the event a sample from a DISTRICT sampling indicates that a
parameter is in violation, the DISTRICT may require DISCHARGER
to resample the treated leachate for the parameter(s) in violation,
conduct the resampling itself, or institute a Sampling and Evaluation
Program. Complete laboratory rResults of any DISTRICT resampling
will be sent to the DISCHARGER within 15
days upon receipt of complete analytical results. DISCHARGER shall
be responsible for the DISTRICT's costs of performing this resample
event. Any DISTRICT resample event shall not count as a DISTRICT
unannounced sampling event as allowed for in Section 6.11.1 of this
Permit Contract.
6.8. DISCHARGER shall maintain complete and accurate daily
operational logs containing influent and effluent data from the
analyses performed on -site for the purpose of monitoring the
operations of the LTP (e.g. Influent/effluent testing for ammonia
nitrates, nitrites, pH, and TSS), and the following information:
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teaGhate sump (measu'Fed weekly). If FUR time mete FS aFe LISed, tl.
Total flow from East Parcel, LTP influent and LTP effluent (GPD and
GPM);
Continuous recording of LTP effluent flow for each day of discharge; and,
Potable water flow from the totalizing flow meter.
6.9. DISCHARGER shall make electronic operational data available to
DISTRICT representatives for "Read- Only" access from DISTRICT
offices. At a minimum, the electronic data available through this
system shall include:
- LTP effluent and influent flow data;
- Continuous monitoring readings from LTP effluent meters (e.g.
effluent pH, effluent ammonia effluent turbidity);
- Continuous monitoring readings from LTP process meters (e.g.
dissolved oxygen, pH);
Discharger shall pay for and provide the software needed for the District to
have access to this electronic data, if applicable. Discharger shall provide
District representatives with password(s) that will enable this read -only
access to this operating leg -data. As referenced in the compliance schedule
in Section 7.15, this electronic access shall be web - based.
6.10. In accordance with Section 10.12.070 of the DISTRICT Code,
DISCHARGER shall use the following certification statement when
transmitting documents to the DISTRICT that record or demonstrate
compliance with Title 10 of the DISTRICT Code or the conditions of
this Permit Contract. Submittals requiring a certification statement
include, but are not limited to, PCRs, documentation associated with
a compliance schedule requirement, responses to a Warning Notice
or a Notice of Violation, and other required submittals. The
certification statement shall be signed by an authorized
representative of the DISCHARGER:
"I certify under penalty of perjury that this document and all
attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision and in
accordance with the system designed to insure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted.
Based on my inquiry of the person(s) who manages the system, or
those directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for knowingly submitting false information, including the
possibility of fine and /or imprisonment for knowing violations."
6.11. The DISCHARGER shall provide access to the LTP, leachate
extraction wells, discharge location, and other locations of the Acme
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Landfill property associated with the LTP, or that could contribute to
LTP discharge quality. This access shall be provided for any
representative from the DISTRICT at all reasonable times to conduct
inspections and to conduct unannounced sampling of the treated
leachate discharge and any other wastewater sources on the
premises. DISCHARGER has provided the required access by
providing the DISTRICT with an access code for the gate near the
landfill gas processing unit that enables access to the facility twenty -
four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. The DISTRICT's
representative(s) shall contact DISCHARGER prior to accessing the
Acme Landfill property for the aforementioned inspections and /or
sampling events if access beyond the LTP is required. DISTRICT
personnel shall be allowed to take photographs to record violations of
this Permit Contract as necessary once access is provided.
6.11.1. The costs of the DISTRICT's sampling activities conducted during the
term of this Permit Contract shall be paid for by the DISCHARGER
(maximum eight [8] per year). Any additional DISTRICT sampling
undertaken pursuant to this Section will be paid for by the DISTRICT.
The DISTRICT sampling will include, at a minimum, the same
parameters set forth on Exhibit A.
6.11.2. DISCHARGER shall not tamper with, or in any way interfere with;
DISTRICT monitoring or sampling equipment or activities. The
DISCHARGER shall not intentionally alter the process discharge
during a DISTRICT sampling event in order to influence the outcome
of the DISTRICT's monitoring.
6.11.3. DISCHARGER shall provide the DISTRICT with sole and
unrestricted access to the effluent sampling location.
6.12. All records relating to compliance with the conditions of this
Permit Contract shall be made available to officials of the EPA, state
and DISTRICT, or their authorized representatives. These records
shall be retained at DISCHARGER's facility for a minimum of three
(3) years from the date of any compliance report to which these
records are applicable or three (3) years from the date any
investigation or enforcement action undertaken by the DISTRICT,
state or EPA has been concluded, except when there is unresolved
litigation regarding DISCHARGER or the DISTRICT to which such
records are relevant, or a request of the General Manager of the
DISTRICT for a longer retention, in which cases the records shall be
retained until the litigation is concluded (including the expiration of all
periods of limitation and of all appeals) or as requested by the
General Manager.
6.13. In the event of any discharge to the public sewer of substances
known to be dangerous or otherwise prohibited by this Permit
Contract or by Title 10 of the DISTRICT Code, or in the event of any
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discharge to the public sewer of substances that may have an
immediate detrimental effect on the DISTRICT's facilities or
operations, or to the public, the DISCHARGER shall immediately
notify the DISTRICT of the incident by calling the following telephone
numbers:
(925) 229 -7288 (Source Control —leave message if no answer) AND
(925) 229 -7214 (Treatment Plant Shift Supervisor).
The verbal notification shall include the following minimum information:
- Business name, contact person and telephone number.
- Location, date, time and duration of the discharge.
- Composition of the substance and its dangerous properties.
- Concentration and volume.
- Immediate corrective actions taken.
It shall be the responsibility of the DISCHARGER to notify the DISTRICT of
any unusual discharge whether or not the DISCHARGER is aware of any
possible impact to the DISTRICT's facilities or operations.
DISCHARGER shall also so notify the DISTRICT when any concentration
exceeds, for longer than fifteen minutes, more than five times a parameter
level set forth in Exhibit A, or if the daily discharge limitation e€40,08&
6f?Dfound in Section 6.1 of this permit contract is exceeded.
6.13.1. A notice shall be permanently posted on the DISCHARGER's
premises stating who shall be called in the event of a discharge to
the public sewer as referenced above. The DISCHARGER shall
ensure that all employees who may cause, or allow such a discharge
to occur, are advised of the DISCHARGER's emergency notification
procedure.
6.13.2. Within five (5) working days from the date of the discharge, the
DISCHARGER shall submit a detailed written report to the
DISTRICT's Source Control Section, describing the nature and
cause of the discharge and the measures that have been or will be
taken (with time schedule) to prevent similar future occurrence.
Written submittals of bypass events shall contain a description of the
bypass and its cause; the duration of the bypass including exact
dates and times and if the bypass has not been corrected the
anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or
planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
bypass
6.14. DISCHARGER shall notify the DISTRICT's Source Control
Section in writing prior to any planned significant changes (permanent
or temporary) to the premises, processes, chemical usage, leachate
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treatment, and /or operations that have the potential for changing the
quality, volume or location of the treated leachate discharge or that
may otherwise lead to deviation from the terms and conditions under
which this Permit Contract is granted. This includes, but is not limited
to, installation or modification of new equipment or processes. The
notification shall include: a detailed description of the proposed
significant change; the effective date(s) of the planned significant
change; an evaluation of the effect the proposed change has on the
quality or volume of the discharge; and presentation of a program to
monitor the effect the proposed change has on the quality or volume
of the discharge. This notification shall be submitted by a
Professional Engineer (PE) registered in the State of California.
DISCHARGER is responsible for monitoring the effect the significant
change has on the quality or volume of the discharge.
Aftedf ;n the judgment of the DISTRICT review of the proposal and
supporting documentation it is determined that, the proposed significant
change will materially affect the DISCHARGER's ability to comply with the
terms and conditions of this Permit Contract, the DISTRICT shall so notify
the DISCHARGER in writing of this finding.
The DISTRICT may require additional monitoring of the treated and /or raw
leachate or other wastewater source(s) pursuant to Section 9 of this Permit
Contract in response to the DISCHARGER's proposed planned significant
change.
6.14.1. DISCHARGER shall also notify the DISTRICT's Source Control
Section and Treatment Plant of any atypical operational changes
that have the potential for changing the quality, volume or location of
the treated leachate discharge. Notification of those types of
changes shall be made verbally, within 24 hours or the next
business day, followed by written notice within five (5) working days;
this written notice can be made using e-mail
'skI invert (a@centralsan.org unless the DISTRICT provides
DISCHARGER with an alternative email address to submit these
written notices).
6.14.2. Failure to notify the DISTRICT of changes set forth in Sections 6.14
and 6.14.1 may lead to termination of this Permit Contract, at the
discretion of the DISTRICT.
6.15. A pretreatment facility operator shall be present at the site or
shall be available to be present at the site upon eRetwo (42) hours
notice during any treated leachate discharge to the sanitary sewer
system to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the LTP and
to maintain compliance with this Permit Contract at all times. This
person shall have the necessary education and experience related to
the facility's operation, processes and leachate treatment. The
operator shall also have an Industrial Waste Treatment Plant
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Operator Certificate, Grade III or above, issued by the California
Water Environment Association (CWEA), or equivalent program, and
a certificate of completion from the California State University,
Sacramento, Industrial Waste Treatment course. Alternatively, such
operator shall have qualifications that are deemed acceptable by the
DISTRICT. DISCHARGER shall has submitted a list of the certified
LTP operators to the DISTRICT and shall report any change in
operators on the respective quarterly PCRn E) later thaR DeGember 31r
of each year and shall post a copy of the current operator's
certification at a conspicuous location at the LTP. The qualifications
and certifications of proposed new LTP operators or qualifications
which are different from those set forth in this Section shall be
submitted to the DISTRICT for review and approval five (5) days prior
to such operator being allowed to operate the LTP.
6.15.1. DISCHARGER shall furnish the DISTRICT with a list of the
personnel responsible for the operation and maintenance of the LTP
and an emergency telephone number that will provide access to
emergency coordinator or qualified operator. This will enable the
DISTRICT to provide for the same E)Re two hour response as
identified above if considered necessary for the protection of
DISTRICT facilities. This list may be included as part of the Slug
Discharge Prevention and Contingency (SDPC) Plan identified in
Section 7.11 of this Permit Contract.
7. CONDITIONS FOR DISCHARGER'S FACILITY AND OPERATIONS:
In order for the discharge to be authorized pursuant to this Permit Contract,
DISCHARGER shall comply with each of the following conditions:
7.1. A magnetic flow meter, or an alternative flow meter approved by the
District in writing,- which shows instantaneous and totalized flow -w h-
a nhart reGOrrdor shall be maintained on the discharge piping. The flow
meter shall interface with LTP SCADA system to generate a
discharge flow line chart. AR inte;faGe shall be pFevided with this flee,
The flow meter shall
be calibrated on at least a semiannualquartedy basis, or as
recommended by manufacturer, to ensure accurate readings. Flow
meter calibration methods shall be established by DISCHARGER and
approved by the DISTRICT. At a minimum, the Palmer - Bowles flume
on the discharge piping shall be compared to the flow meter reading
at least quarterly to ensure the flow meter is accurately recording the
flow. These calibrations shall be recorded on the daily flow reading
logs required by Section 6.8 of this Permit Contract. A Palmer -
Bowles flume shall be maintained on the discharge piping with a
permanently mounted depth gauge to verify flow meter readings. A
valve shall be located downstream of the flow meter for the purpose
of diverting flow into a container of known volume to verify flow
measurement utilizing time and known volume.
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7.2. Pretreatment of the regulated discharges shall consist of, at a
minimum, biological treatment, aeration, pH adjustment, polymer
addition to promote settling solids as needed and clarification.
Sludge that is generated by the LTP shall not be discharged to the
sanitary sewer system. On -site dewatering treatment of the sludge is
a component of the pretreatment system when the liquid phase is
reintroduced into influent stream of the LTP. Exhibit D shows the LTP
process schematic. DISCHARGER shall treat the raw leachate and
other approved influent sources identified in Sections 6.1.1 through
6.1.7-8 in accordance with this schematic. The pretreatment system
shall be maintained in good operating condition at all times and be
provided with a lockable discharge shut -off valve in the event of an
emergency.
7.2.1. The DISTRICT reserves the right to require the DISCHARGER to
install and maintain additional pretreatment equipment if deemed
necessary to: 1) Enhance the ability to comply with effluent limits
specified in Exhibit A if pattern of non - compliance occurs; or 2)
Reduce the levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) discharged to
the sanitary sewer system; or 3 -2) Increase the UV energy
transmitted through the discharge based on UV transmittance 4)
Remove constituents that may become known as a
public /environmental health concern or pose a compliance problem
for the DISTRICT's operation. Such action may be required at any
time if it is determined that the acceptance of treated leachate has
a detrimental effect on the DISTRICT's reclaimed water quality,
ability to disinfect the DISTRICT'S treatment plant effluent, or ability
to conduct its operations in a manner that protects public
health /safety and the environment. The cost of purchasing,
installing, and operating any additional pretreatment system shall
be the responsibility of the DISCHARGER.
Should the installation and maintenance of additional pretreatment
equipment be required in order for the DISTRICT to meet the
objectives referenced above, DISCHARGER will be notified in
advance of the requirement, the District and Discharger will meet and
review the pretreatment options and a compliance schedule will be
developed to allow for reasonable time for the installation of the
necessary pretreatment equipment or facility modifications.
7.2.2. DISCHARGER shall conduct an analysis of additional
pretreatment alternatives to treat specific pollutant parameters that
result in two violations of-the same effluent limit specified in Exhibit
A within a twelve (12) month period, or three violations of the same
effluent limit during the term of this Permit Contract. DISCHARGER
shall submit a written report of this analysis within 60 calendar days
after becoming aware of the violation that invokes this requirement.
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7-2.2.7.2.3. In addition to all other logs required to be kept by this
Permit Contract; DISCHARGER shall keep and maintain written
operating logs containing the following information at a minimum:
All changes, additions, maintenance, and /or other actions
performed on the treatment processes. These actions include, but
are not limited to, process changes, calibrations, shut downs,
cleaning activities, and system checks. These actions shall be
recorded on this log on the day performed.
The volumes of the transfers of sludge from the clarifier to the
sludge dewatering system, or to storage, and the volumes of the
transfers from the sludge dewatering system to storage. The
volumes of the transfers of processed sludges shall be recorded
on the log on the date(s) the transfer occurs.
7.3. The effluent pH meter /recorder shall be maintained in proper working
order at all times. The pH meter /recorder shall activate an alarm
when the pH meter /recorder indicates a reading of less than 6 units
or greater than 10 units. These settings shall also activate an
automatic shut down of the LTP discharge to the sanitary sewer. The
following measures shall be taken to ensure proper operation of the
effluent pH recorder:
The pH measurement probes shall be cleaned on a monthly basis to
ensure proper operation of the pH meter /recorder.
The pH meter /recorder shall be calibrated en a MORthly b i according
to manufactures recommendations or at least monthly to ensure accurate
pH readings.
The above referenced maintenance activities and any adjustments or
malfunctions of the pH correction system shall be recorded on the pH
measurement charts with the date and time of the occurrence and the
operator's initials.
7.4. The efflueRt aMMeRiadissolved oxygen analyzers /retie de in aeration
tanks #1 and #2 shall be maintained in proper working order at all
times. Any maintenance activities on the equipment (e.g.
calibrations) shall be recorded on the dissolved oxygen ammenia
measurement charts with the date and time of occurrence and the
operator's initials.
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7.5. The effluent turbidity analyzer /recorder shall be maintained in proper
working order at all times. Any maintenance activities on the
equipment (e.g. calibrations) shall be recorded on the turbidity
measurement charts with the date and time of occurrence and the
operator's initials.
7.6. The LTP alarm system shall continuously monitor for pH and
dissolved oxygen activating an automatic shutdown or recycle of the
pretreatment system so that the discharge to the sanitary sewer
system ceases immediately.
7.7. All pretreatment equipment, including meters, alarms and valves,
shall be frequently monitored and maintained to ensure proper
operation, reliability and accuracy. Any major changes in
pretreatment equipment or operations must be approved in advance
by the DISTRICT and a revised Operation and Maintenance manual
submitted. The Operation and Maintenance manual for the
pretreatment facility shall include, but is not limited to, pertinent
equipment manuals, maintenance schedules, spare parts inventory,
personnel training, safety, and emergency procedures.
7.8. The DISCHARGER shall provide adequate secondary containment
for all hazardous materials, satellite hazardous waste storage areas
and /or materials prohibited by Title 10 which are used relative to
leachate treatment or which are byproducts of such treatment, which
are sufficiently close to any drains as to have the potential, if a spill
should occur, to discharge any of the above listed materials into the
DISTRICT's sewer system.
7.9. DISCHARGER shall not discharge raw leachate, any other influent
sources identified in Section 6.1, or any non - domestic wastewater to
the DISTRICT's sanitary sewer system without treatment through the
LTP. Discharger shall not discharge treated leachate which does not
comply with the discharge limitations set forth in Exhibit A into the
DISTRICT's sewer system and shall be prepared to shut down the
LTP influent, recycle the leachate within the LTP, or to take other
measures to accommodate a planned or emergency shutdown of the
system discharge as may be appropriate. DISCHARGER shall
ensure that the required SDPC Plan includes the elements necessary
to ensure this emergency response system is implemented
appropriately.
7.10. Hazardous materials, spent chemical solutions, sludge, and /or
any toxic or hazardous wastes which are generated at the LTP shall
be properly containerized and stored in a secure area in accordance
with all applicable state, federal and local laws. The spent chemical
solutions, sludge, and any toxic or hazardous wastes shall be either
transported to an authorized facility by a properly licensed hazardous
waste hauler, or recycled by a properly licensed recycler. No
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discharge of untreated spent chemical solutions, oils, sludge, and /or
hazardous wastes to the sanitary sewer system is permitted. The
DISCHARGER shall implement an inspection and maintenance
program to ensure that process sludge and solids do not accumulate
in the facility's process discharge lines, sampling structure, and /or
sanitary sewer lateral.
7.11. DISCHARGER is required to prepare a SDPC Plan in order to
provide the necessary protection from slug discharges of restricted
materials to the DISTRICT's facilities. The SDPC shall contain the
following information, at a minimum:
- A description of the discharge practices including non - routine batch
discharges.
- A description of stored hazardous chemicals.
- The practices for promptly notifying the DISTRICT of slug discharges,
including any discharge that would violate a specific discharge prohibition
with procedures for follow -up written notification within five (5) days.
Procedures to prevent adverse impact from accidental spills including
maintenance and inspection of storage areas, handling and transfer of
materials, loading and unloading operations, control of plant site run -off,
worker training, building or containment structures or equipment,
measures for containing toxic organic pollutants (including solvents),
and /or measures or equipment for emergency response.
- Follow -up practices to limit the damage suffered by the DISTRICT's
treatment plant or the environment.
A certification statement signed by an authorized representative, as
required in Section 6.10 of this Permit Contract.
Submittal of the SDPC Plan shall be in accordance with the Compliance
Schedule contained in Section 7.15 of this Permit Contract.
7.12. DISCHARGER shall not, in any way, attempt to dilute raw
leachate or the LTP discharge as a partial or complete substitute for
adequate treatment to achieve compliance with the limitations
contained in this Permit Contract, or in any National Pretreatment
Standards, or in any other pollutant- specific limitation developed by
the Federal government, DISTRICT or State.
7.12.1. The use of potable water at the LTP is limited to that necessary for
operations including the mixture of polymer though the Pelybiend
system and periodic wash down of the LTP slab and equipment.
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7.12.2. The totalizing flow meter located on the potable water supply line for
the LTP shall be properly maintained to ensure accurate flow
measurements are recorded.
7.13. Should the treated leachate be determined to cause or
contribute to toxicity in the DISTRICT's effluent, or in any way cause
or contribute to the DISTRICT failing to meet any regulatory
condition, or to cause or contribute to a nuisance, or should
DISCHARGER fail to comply with any provision of this Permit
Contract, the DISTRICT will have the right to immediately suspend or
terminate acceptance of the treated Ieachate. Acceptance will not be
reinstated unless and until DISCHARGER can prove to the
satisfaction of the DISTRICT that the treated Ieachate no longer
causes or contributes to a condition, giving rise to the suspension or
termination of acceptance, and until DISCHARGER fully complies
with all provisions of this Permit Contract.
7.13.1. DISTRICT may require the flow rate of the treated Ieachate
discharge to be reduced from the rates authorized in Section 6.1 of
this Permit Contract in response to either non - compliance with the
discharge limitations identified in this Permit Contract or to monitor
the potential impact the treated Ieachate may be having on the
DISTRICT's operations. DISCHARGER shall comply with the
DISTRICT's request to reduce the discharge flow rate from the LTP.
OF nrw tributary SG rno of wastewater to the TD
,
7.13.2. DISTRICT may require, or may approve a request from
DISCHARGER to, change to the flow rates and limitations specified
in Section 6.1 of this Permit Contract to allow for seasonal variations
of the discharge of treated Ieachate during the wet and dry seasons.
Such changes will only be implemented if they will result in beneficial
conditions for the DISTRICT's operations and the LTP has the
demonstrated ability to properly treat the alternative flow rates.
DISTRICT will only initiate a change to seasonal flow rates if it is
determined that reduced flows from the LTP during the dry season is
needed in order to properly manage DISTRICT's reclaimed water
program. In the event the DISTRICT requires this change to
variable seasonal flow rates, DISTRICT shall make reasonable
efforts to accommodate DISCHARGER so as to provide for a
discharge of a total annual average volume of flow equivalent to 25
GPM, or a prorated total annual average volume due to the
increased flow from the East Parcel during the wet season, if
implemented. The DISTRICT will provide DISCHARGER an
opportunity to seek Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB)
approval, if needed, in order to modify the flow rates for seasonal
variations.
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7.14. DISCHARGER shall operate the LTP to control the potential
toxicity of the treated leachate discharged to the sanitary sewer
system. Parameters that can be used to measure the toxicity of the
treated leachate include, but are not limited to, Whole Effluent
Toxicity Testing, COD, nitrification performance of the LTP, and
measured concentrations of parameters known to contribute to
toxicity (e.g. pesticides, mercury, PCBs, dioxin compounds).
7.14.1. Objective enforcement response criteria the District will use to
evaluate the Whole Effluent Toxicity test results concurrently with
appropriate control tests are established in Exhibit E.
The enforcement response criteria for the Whole Effluent Toxicity
test contained in Exhibit E can be modified as necessary to adapt to
changes in the reliability of the Whole Effluent Toxicity test methods.
Modifications to the criteria in Exhibit E shall be agreed upon by both
DISTRICT and DISCHARGER after reasonable negotiations. If after
reasonable negotiations concurrence on the modified criteria cannot
be reached between the DISTRICT and the DISCHARGER, the
DISTRICT shall establish the modified criteria without concurrence
by the DISCHARGER. The DISTRICT shall notify the
DISCHARGER in writing of changes to the criteria contained in
Exhibit E with an effective date of the changes.
7.15. Compliance Schedule
The following tasks shall be completed by the date specified:
REQUIRED ACTION
1 DISCHARGER shall review, update, and resubmit to the DISTRICT
a Slug Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan.
IN
mr- W01 UP 9
31 DISCHARGER shall review and update the contents of EXHIBIT B of
this Permit Contract (LTP SITE MAP WITH DESIGNATED
SAMPLING LOCATIONS AND APPROVED DISCHARGE
LOCATION) to incorporate current operations (e.g. location of
continuous turbidity and ammonia .,Ralyz ors). DISCHARGER shall
provide DISTRICT with the updated EXHIBIT B or certify that Exhibit
B of this Permit Contract records current operating conditions.
DUE DATE
January 1, 20162
DeGe ber January
31, 201 X2015
4 DISCHARGER shall review and update the contents of EXHIBIT D of
this Permit Contract (LEACHATE TREATMENT PLANT PROCESS DeGe ber January
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REQUIRED ACTION
SCHEMATIC). DISCHARGER shall provide DISTRICT with the
updated EXHIBIT D.
X
ide updated rem
DUE DATE
31, 2011 2015
c December 31. 2014
operational data or shall provide schedule for updated access if
electronic operational data program will be upgraded within next six
months.
8. REGULATORY STATUS OF LEACHATE:
The DISCHARGER shall continuously monitor federal and state policies and
regulations regarding the classification of the raw leachate as a hazardous waste in order
to identify options to classify the raw leachate as a non - hazardous waste. DISCHARGER
shall be responsible for filing the necessary petitions to have the raw leachate classified as
a non - hazardous waste, obtain a variance, or document the continued applicability of the
domestic sewage exclusion when options become available or additional requirements
apply.
The DISTRICT will have the right to suspend or terminate the DISCHARGER's
treated leachate discharge, notwithstanding any other provisions of this Permit Contract if
the classification of the leachate as a hazardous waste results in the DISTRICT being
subject to the hazardous waste management laws with a classification as a hazardous
waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility, or if it affects the DISTRICT's ability to
reclaim water. To the extent any statutory or regulatory protection for the DISTRICT exists
at that time regarding the receipt of hazardous waste through public sewers, the DISTRICT
shall take those provisions into account prior to suspending or terminating the treated
leachate discharge. To the extent other protections for the DISTRICT may be available at
that time, such protections will also be considered prior to suspension or termination.
9. DISTRICT RESERVATION OF RIGHT TO REVISE DISCHARGE
PARAMETERS AND ANALYSIS METHODS:
4- 1- 9.17he DISTRICT reserves the right to revise the effluent discharge limits or the
monitoring program (parameters and /or frequency of sampling) as set forth in
Exhibit A under this Permit Contract as may be required to protect the DISTRICT's
facilities from pass- through of pollutants (to include effect on water, recycled water,
air and sludge or ash), or other interference with DISTRICT operations, or to meet
regulatory requirements as are imposed by any federal, state or local regulatory
agency, or to protect the public health, safety or welfare, during the term of this
Permit Contract. Within the three -year term of the Permit Contract, the limits in
Exhibit A may need to be adjusted as part of changes to the local limits evaluation
and /or as part of the District's adopted NPDES Permit -. In the event the DISTRICT
revises the parameters as set forth in this paragraph, the DISCHARGER shall
receive written notice of such revisions as soon as practicable prior to the effective
date of the revision. If the proposed revision requires the DISCHARGER to
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perform extensive hardware modifications, and the DISCHARGER so notifies the
DISTRICT in a timely manner, the effective date of the revision may be extended.
To the extent the revision is a result of new regulatory requirements imposed by
the EPA or the State and such an entity or a regulatory agency sets forth a
compliance schedule, the DISCHARGER will be subject to that compliance
schedule unless stated otherwise in the notice provided by DISTRICT.
DISCHARGER shall be solely responsible for all costs incurred to comply with any
new monitoring requirements.
The DISTRICT shall make reasonable efforts to apply any revised parameter
limit to other regulated dischargers of the relevant constituent(s) in an equitable
manner.
4-4-.9.2. The DISTRICT reserves the right to revise the required effluent discharge
analytical methods as set forth in Exhibit F under this Permit Contract as may be
required to comply with updates including, but not limited to the Code of Federal
Regulations, Title 40, Part 136 (Examination of Water and Wastewater) or
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.
10. FURTHER REQUIREMENTS OF REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
CONTROL BOARD:
DISCHARGER acknowledges that it is possible that the San Francisco Bay
RRWQCB will impose additional requirements upon DISCHARGER apart from those
present in this Permit Contract, and that DISTRICT shall have the right to suspend or
terminate DISCHARGER's treated leachate discharge, if DISCHARGER fails to follow
such requirements. DISCHARGER further acknowledges that the RWQCB may not
approve the treatment parameters set forth in Exhibit A and /or the treatment process set
forth in Exhibit D. In such a case, the DISTRICT shall have the right in its discretion to
suspend or terminate discharge of treated leachate and /or to suspend or terminate this
Permit Contract.
11. APPLICABILITY OF DISTRICT CODE:
In addition to the terms and conditions of this Permit Contract, the DISCHARGER
shall comply with the DISTRICT's Source Control Ordinance as well as other provisions of
the DISTRICT's Code and Resolutions. In the event there is a conflict or inconsistency
between this Permit Contract and the DISTRICT's Source Control Ordinance, Code and /or
Resolutions, the DISCHARGER must comply with the most stringent standard, condition or
requirement provided for in this Permit Contract, the Ordinance, Code, and /or Resolutions.
It is understood by the parties hereto that modifications to the DISTRICT's Source
Control Ordinance during the term of this Permit Contract are possible. To the extent such
newly enacted ordinance amendments alter the discharge requirements set forth under
this Permit Contract, such amended ordinance provisions shall be applicable to and
binding on the DISCHARGER. To the extent said ordinance changes will require the
DISCHARGER to modify its facilities, the DISCHARGER shall be given at least ninety (90)
days subsequent to the effective date of the ordinance amendment in which to make such
changes or modifications. If the ordinance change will require the DISCHARGER to
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perform extensive hardware modification, and the DISCHARGER so notifies the DISTRICT
in a timely manner, the effective date of the application of the ordinance change to the
DISCHARGER may be extended.
11.1 The District's Source Control Ordinance has a discharge prohibition for PCBs
and Dioxin compounds in section 10.08.040 P. For purposes of enforcement,
compliance with this discharge prohibition shall be determined for:
11.1.1 PCBs using EPA Method 608. Analytical data for PCB congeners
using EPA Method 1668C (Exhibit A) shall be for informational
purposes and to develop a local discharge limit if the District's effluent
limit becomes based on EPA Method 1668C.
11.1.2 Dioxin compounds using EPA Method 1613 when the detected
parameters are measured at concentrations above the Minimum Level
(ML) for the dioxin congeners.
12. DISCHARGER COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REGULATIONS:
It is the responsibility of the DISCHARGER to obtain and keep in force all permits,
prepare and file all documents and reports and pay all fees and charges required by any
Federal, State or local agencies other than the DISTRICT related to the operation of its
LTP. The DISCHARGER shall in all respects comply with applicable statutes, laws, rules,
regulations, ordinances, orders and procedures imposed by the Environmental Protection
Agency, the State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control, the RWQCB, and
all other Federal, State and /or local agencies having jurisdiction over the monitoring,
inspection, sampling, discharge and treatment of the leachate to be discharged to the
DISTRICT's sewer, whether said statutes, laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, orders and
procedures are currently in effect or hereafter adopted.
12.1. DISCHARGER shall submit to the DISTRICT copies of all new
er renewed IlGeRses permit n4e f , notices of violations,
and /or complaints issued from all Federal, State, and /or local
agencies pertaining to, or affecting, the operation of the LTP and the
leachate extraction. These copies shall be submitted after receipt
with the following quarterly PCR.
12.2. DISCHARGER shall make available to the DISTRICT copies of
all new or renewed licenses, permits, orders, and /or claims issued
from all Federal, State, and /or local agencies pertaining to or
affecting, the operation of the LTP and the leachate extraction
42-.2-12 - DISCHARGER shall make availablee +t -to the DISTRICT
copies of all reports submitted to and /or correspondence with the
RWQCB, which are related to compliance with RWQCB requirements
for the leachate monitoring, treatment and extraction operations.
These reports and /or correspondence shall include, but are not
limited to, leachate monitoring well reports and compliance status
reports.
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---.,__--DISCHARGER is responsible for complying with all the
conditions established in this Permit Contract. None of the Permit
Contract conditions are intended to contradict or create
inconsistencies with the regulatory requirements of other agencies.
The DISCHARGER is responsible for notifying the DISTRICT of
contradictions or inconsistencies with any conditions of this Permit
Contract and the requirements of other regulatory agencies.
13. DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES:
The DISTRICT designates the General Manager or his designee as its
representative.
The DISCHARGER designates Nicholas J. Farros or his designee as its
representative.
13.1. All reports and /or enforcement related documents as may be
required or resulting from this Permit Contract shall be signed by an
authorized representative of the DISCHARGER as defined in Section
10.0204.040(B) of the District Code. DISCHARGER shall provide the
DISTRICT with a list of its authorized representatives and level of
signature authority.
13.2. All notices to either party by the other concerning this Permit
Contract shall be deemed given when made in writing and hand
delivered or mailed by certified mail to such parties' designated
representative at their respective addresses:
DISTRICT: Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
5019 Imhoff Place
Martinez, CA 94553
DISCHARGER: Acme Fill Corporation
950 Waterbird Way
P.O. Box 1108
Martinez, CA 94553
14. INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY:
14.1. The DISCHARGER shall secure and maintain such insurance
as will protect it and the DISTRICT, as additional insured, from
claims, whether brought by the DISCHARGER, its employees, the
DISTRICT, or its employees, or a third party for personal or bodily
injury, death, or property damage which may arise from
DISCHARGER's performance related to this Permit Contract,
including, but not limited to the discharge of treated leachate or any
unauthorized discharge.
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The DISCHARGER shall provide and maintain at all times during the
performance of this Permit Contract the following insurance:
Comprehensive General Liabilitv Insurance: Comprehensive General Liability
Insurance as will protect the DISCHARGER and the DISTRICT, as additional
insured, from any and all claims for damages or bodily or personal injuries
including death, which may be suffered by persons, or for damages to or
destruction of property which may arise from DISCHARGER's performance
related to this Permit Contract, including but not limited to the discharge of
treated leachate or any unauthorized discharge, with provisions that such
insurance covering the DISTRICT shall be primary insurance and any
insurance protection measures undertaken by the DISTRICT will be excess
coverage over the coverage provided by said policy provided by the
DISCHARGER. The insurance shall provide a minimum of Two Million
Dollars ($2,000,000) coverage per occurrence, Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000) aggregate, for personal and bodily injury and Two Million
Dollars ($2,000,000) coverage per occurrence, Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000) aggregate for property damage. Such insurance shall be
written on an occurrence basis and will insure the DISCHARGER and the
DISTRICT from any and all claims, including, but not limited to, those arising
from (1) personal injury; (2) bodily injury; (3) property damage; (4)
automobiles, trucks or other vehicles and equipment owned, not owned, or
hired, licensed or unlicensed for road use. Such coverage shall include
broad form property damage, cross liability, independent contractors, and
blanket contractual liability.
The DISCHARGER agrees to maintain such insurance at DISCHARGER's
expense in full force and effect with a company or companies satisfactory to
the DISTRICT. All coverage shall remain in effect during the term of this
Permit Contract.
The DISCHARGER shall furnish the DISTRICT with certificates of insurance
and such endorsements as are necessary to bind coverage for the
DISTRICT, as additional insured, issued by the DISCHARGER's insurance
carrier and countersigned by an authorized agent or representative of the
insurance company, including certificates of renewal. The certificates and
endorsements shall be submitted within ten (10) days of DISTRICT's
execution of the Permit Contract and shall show that the insurance shall not
be canceled, altered, or reduced without thirty (30) days prior notice to the
DISTRICT. If there are any changes to the policy limits as permitted by the
Permit Contract, the DISTRICT shall be provided with new certificates and
endorsements promptly after such change.
14.2. The DISCHARGER shall assume the defense of and indemnify
and save harmless the DISTRICT, its officers, directors and
employees, from all claims, loss, damage, injury and liability of every
kind, nature and description, including attorneys' fees, directly or
indirectly arising from DISCHARGER's performance of this Permit
Contract or the operations of the DISCHARGER at the
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DISCHARGER's facility at Martinez, California relating to the
discharge of treated leachate or any unauthorized discharge
therefrom, excepting only such injury or damage as may be caused
by the active negligence or willful misconduct of the DISTRICT. This
indemnification shall include, but not be limited to, indemnification for
the DISTRICT against any and all loss, damage, costs, expenses and
attorneys' fees suffered or incurred as a result of administrative
enforcement actions, environmental regulation, or environmental
litigation, howsoever same may be caused, arising out of
DISCHARGER's performance of this Permit Contract or the treated
leachate discharge or any unauthorized discharge from
DISCHARGER's operations at said Martinez facility. In the event of a
court challenge to the legality or applicability of these indemnity
provisions, the parties hereto agree that the indemnity provision shall
be interpreted in favor of the indemnitee, and the DISTRICT shall be
afforded the maximum degree of indemnification as may be
reasonably inferable from the language used herein which is available
at law.
14.3. The DISCHARGER shall depas4has deposited Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($50,000) with the DISTRICT to establish a long -term payable
account that will earn interest using the Local Agency Investment
Fund (LAIF) rate. It is understood and agreed that the DISTRICT
may, on fifteen (15) days notice to the DISCHARGER, with or without
the consent of the DISCHARGER, make use of such security funds
for payment of delinquent fees or charges imposed pursuant to this
Permit Contract and /or for payment of any defense costs or liability
arising out of or resulting from the operations of the DISCHARGER's
facility at Martinez, California, including the discharge of treated
leachate or any unauthorized discharge from that facility into the
public sewer. This long -term payable account shall remain in effect
throughout the term of this Permit Contract, and shall be in addition to
other fees, protection and requirements as may be set forth herein.
The DISTRICT shall calculate the interest earned on this long -term
payable account annually using the average annual LAIF interest
rate.- d The DISTRICT shall provide DISCHARGER with an
annual account statement. Ppayment of the earned interest shall
occur at the end of the Permit Contract term.
15. SAFETY:
The DISCHARGER shall perform all work related to the operations under this
Permit Contract in compliance with the California Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (Cal /OSHA) requirements and all other applicable laws, statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations which shall relate to the health and safety for
DISCHARGER's personnel, agents and subcontractors.
15.1. The DISCHARGER shall ensure that DISTRICT personnel are
informed of any specific safety procedures, alarms, or personal
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protective equipment requirements for the entire facility or within
certain areas of the facility.
16. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COSTS AND EXPENSES:
16.1. All conditions, requirements and responsibilities of the
DISCHARGER set forth in this Permit Contract shall be at the sole
cost and expense of the DISCHARGER and at no cost to the
DISTRICT.
16.2. DISCHARGER shall reimburse the DISTRICT for all costs
associated with any additional training required (e.g. OSHA training
requirements) in order for DISTRICT personnel to perform duties
related to the inspection, monitoring, and /or sampling of the leachate
extraction operations or treatment thereof.
16.3. In the event additional costs are incurred by the DISTRICT in
part due to the acceptance of DISCHARGER's treated leachate and
in part due to other factors, the DISTRICT shall make all reasonable
efforts to proportion the costs attributable to the DISCHARGER, and
the DISCHARGER shall only be responsible for such costs in
proportion to its responsibility.
Although the issuance of this Permit Contract and related acts are
presumably exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), DISCHARGER shall be responsible for all costs related
to any compliance with that Act related to the issuance of the Permit Contract
and DISTRICT's acceptance of treated leachate, and shall assume the
defense of and indemnify and save harmless the DISTRICT and its officers,
directors and employees for all claims, loss, damage, injury and liability of
whatever kind, nature and description, including reasonable attorneys' fees
related to such CEQA compliance.
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17. SUBSTANTIAL VIOLATIONS:
17.1. A violation of the discharge parameters, including discharge
rate limit, may result in the immediate termination of the
DISCHARGER's permission to discharge, at the discretion of the
DISTRICT. The termination of permission to discharge may be for a
set period or for the entire remaining term of the Permit Contract, at
the discretion of the DISTRICT.
17.2. The provisions in this Section relating to violations are in
addition to, and not in lieu of those relating to significant
noncompliance set forth in the DISTRICT Code. Additionally, the
remedies set forth in this Section 17 are in addition to, and not
exclusive of any remedies provided in Title 10 of the DISTRICT Code
or any other Federal, State or local law or regulation.
18. TRANSFERABILITY:
The rights provided under this Permit Contract to the DISCHARGER are non-
transferable and non - assignable, unless a written authorization for the transfer or
assignment is issued by the DISTRICT.
19. REMEDIES:
In the event that either the DISTRICT or the DISCHARGER brings an action or
proceedings for damages for an alleged breach of any provision of this Permit Contract,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover as part of such action or proceedings all
court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. "Prevailing party" for the purposes of this
Section 19 shall include, without limitation, the party who received from the other party
sums allegedly due, performance of the covenants allegedly breached, consideration
substantially equal to that which was demanded, or substantially the relief or consideration
sought, whether or not any judicial proceeding is commenced or prosecuted to final
judgment, or a party who dismisses a judicial action in return for substantially the
performance or relief sought or in the payment of sums allegedly due.
20. SEVERABILITY:
In the event a legal action is brought by a person or entity other than the parties to
this Permit Contract, to challenge, invalidate, contest or set aside any of the provisions of
this Permit Contract, each and every term and condition, and each and every section and
paragraph is severable from the remaining terms, conditions, sections and paragraphs.
Invalidation of any term, condition, section or paragraph as a result of a legal action
brought by a person or entity not a party to this Permit Contract, shall not affect the validity
or enforceability of the remaining provisions. Each of said remaining provisions shall
remain in full force and effect.
21. CONTEST OF CONTRACT'S TERMS BY THE PARTIES:
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In the event either party to this Permit Contract attempts to challenge the validity of
any portion of this Permit Contract, such action in attempting to challenge the Permit
Contract shall constitute a material breach of this Permit Contract and the non - breaching
party shall have the right to elect to terminate forthwith without suit or other proceeding.
This paragraph shall not be construed to prevent either party from seeking redress to the
courts for purposes of legal review of DISTRICT procedures in regard to the setting of fees
or for the purpose of enforcing the provisions contained in this Permit Contract.
22. TERMS OF THE PERMIT CONTRACT BARGAINED FOR:
All terms, conditions and obligations contained in this Permit Contract have been
bargained for and agreed upon by the parties in good faith. Further, the parties have
entered into this Permit Contract on advice of counsel. This Permit Contract shall become
binding only upon the signing hereafter of the authorized representatives of both parties.
23. ENFORCEMENT:
In addition to the enforcement mechanisms and remedies set forth in this Permit
Contract, DISCHARGER shall be subject to the enforcement mechanisms and remedies
set forth in Title 10 of the DISTRICT Code and /or by State, Federal or local law or
regulation for non - compliance with the terms and conditions of this Permit Contract.
24.AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES:
Authorized Representative
ACME FILL CORPORATION
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
General Manager
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY
DISTRICT
Date
Legal Counsel District Counsel
ACME FILL CORPORATION CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY
DISTRICT
Date Date
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CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT CONTRACT
WITH ACME FILL CORPORATION
TABLE OF EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A COMPLIANCE SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS
- LEACHATE TREATMENT PLANT
- EAST PARCEL MONITORING
EXHIBIT B LTP SITE MAP WITH DESIGNATED SAMPLING LOCATIONS
AND APPROVED DISCHARGE LOCATION
EXHIBIT C PERIODIC COMPLIANCE REPORT
EXHIBIT D LEACHATE TREATMENT PLANT PROCESS SCHEMATIC
EXHIBIT E ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE CRITERIA FOR WHOLE
EFFLUENT TOXICITY TESTING PROGRAM
EXHIBIT F APPROVED WASTEWATER METHODS AND HOLDING
TIMES FOR CCCSD REQUIRED PARAMETERS
EXHIBIT G CCCSD LIST OF TOTAL TOXIC ORGANIC (TTO)
POLLUTANTS
EXHIBIT H DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANT NON COMPLAINCE
EXHIBIT A
LEACHATE TREATMENT PLANT COMPLIANCE SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS
ACME FILL CORPORATION LEACHATE TREATMENT PLANT (LTP)
950 WATERBIRD WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
SAMPLING LOCATION: All Effluent samples shall be taken from the discharge pipe downstream of the LTP Clarifier.
IRfluent samples shall be takeR dewnstFeam ef the LTP sump, but Upstream of all tFeatrnell
processes (refer to Exhibit B).
REPORTING FREQUENCY: Analytical reports for the above referenced samples shall be submitted to the District on or before
the 25th of the month following the reporting period (refer to Section 6.4 of the Permit Contract).
NOTES:
1. All Discharge Limitations are to be applied to the effluent sampling results only and are expressed in mg /L unless otherwise noted.
2. All samples consisting of at least four (4) grab samples taken during the entire sampling period. Each grab sample shall be
appropriately preserved immediately after collection. Individually preserved grab samples may be composited prior to analysis.
Samples taken for Volatile Organic Analysis (EPA Method 624), shall be composited by the contracted laboratory prior to analysis.
3_TTO is defined as the summation of the concentrations of specific toxic organic compounds found at a concentration greater than
0.01 mg /L. The CCCSD list of TTO pollutants (see- attadhedExhibit G) contains the specific toxic organic compounds that are to be
included in the summation. All identifiable toxic organic compounds listed in Exhibit G found in the above referenced analysis
shall be reported.
Whole Effluent Toxicity sampling shall consist of chronic toxicity for Fed abaleRe unt4 the same species required for the District's Whole
Effluent Toxicity, currently Americamysis bahia (Mysid Shrimp. If the species for the District's Whole Effluent Toxicity is changed the
District shall notify the Discharger at least 14 days prior to Acme's next WET test sampling event.. at whiGh time the GhrE)n'G t9Xi
- , - -.us shall be changed to the speGieS f the DistFiGt. If Discharger performs analysis to determine salt control the salt control
results shall also be provided with the toxicity analysis. SaFnplillg shall also be GORduGted feF Whole Effluent TexiGity Of daily On heuse
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SAMPLE
SAMPLING
DISCHARGE
CONSTITUENT
SAMPLE TYPE
LOCATION
FREQUENCY
LIMITATION'
COMMENTS
Arsenic (As)
Cadmium (Cd)
24 -hr. Composite
24 -hr. Composite
Effluent
Effluent
Annually
Annually
0.8
0.06
See Exhibit F for method
See Exhibit F for method
Chromium (Cr,T)
24 -hr. Composite
Effluent
Annually
0.20
See Exhibit F for method
Copper (Cu)
Lead (Pb)
Mercury (Hg)
24 -hr. Composite
24 -hr. Composite
24 -hr. Composite
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
0.9
0.15
0.003
See Exhibit F for method
See Exhibit F for method
See Exhibit F for method
Nickel (Ni)
Silver (Ag)
Zinc (Zn)
Cyanide (CN)
Oil & Grease (mineral)
pH
24 -hr. Composite
24 -hr. Composite
24 -hr. Composite
Composite Grabz
Composite Grab
Continuous (recorder
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Monthly
Annually
Monthly
Monthly
Annually
Continuous
1.10
0.43
0.84
0.5
100
5.5 — 11.5 units
See Exhibit F. for method
See Exhibit F for method
See Exhibit F for method
See Exhibit F for method
See Exhibit F for method
Submit effluent charts with
Total Toxic Organics
(TTO)3
chart)
Composite Z
Effluent
Quarterly
1.00
Quarterly PCR
EPA Method 624
24 -hr. Composite
Effluent
Quarterly
(part of above)
EPA Method 625
24 -hr. Composite
Effluent
Quarterly
(part of above)
EPA Method 608 — including
Whole Effluent Toxicity'
TSS
PCB congeners'
Dioxin congeners``
Sulfides
COD
Ammonia
24 -hr. Composite
24 -hr. Composite
24 -hr. Composite
24 -hr. Composite
Composite Grab
24 -hr. Composite
Composite Grab
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Semi-
Annu 16Annual'
Weekly
Semi - Annual
Semi - Annual
Annually
Weekly
Monthly
PCB prohibition
100 TUs
100/250
Sample only
Prohibition above ML
0.50
Sample only
15
PCB Arochlors
EPA Method 600 R -95 -136
(August 1995)
Monthly Average /Daily
UwAlimit'
EPA Method 1668C
EPA Method 1613
See Exhibit F for method
See Exhibit F for method
SM 4500 NH3 B +4500 NH3 C
N+trates
Gernpesite 64 ab
lefluent
€#luer+t
Meathl
Sample GR[y
Or SM 4500 NH3 F
Nitrites
Turbidity
TDS
Qenipeslte Gr
24 -hr. Composite
24 -hr. Composite
€fflueRt
Effluent
Effluent
Menthty
Weekly
Monthly
Seams
Sample only
Sample only
EPA 180.1
See Exhibit F for method
SAMPLING LOCATION: All Effluent samples shall be taken from the discharge pipe downstream of the LTP Clarifier.
IRfluent samples shall be takeR dewnstFeam ef the LTP sump, but Upstream of all tFeatrnell
processes (refer to Exhibit B).
REPORTING FREQUENCY: Analytical reports for the above referenced samples shall be submitted to the District on or before
the 25th of the month following the reporting period (refer to Section 6.4 of the Permit Contract).
NOTES:
1. All Discharge Limitations are to be applied to the effluent sampling results only and are expressed in mg /L unless otherwise noted.
2. All samples consisting of at least four (4) grab samples taken during the entire sampling period. Each grab sample shall be
appropriately preserved immediately after collection. Individually preserved grab samples may be composited prior to analysis.
Samples taken for Volatile Organic Analysis (EPA Method 624), shall be composited by the contracted laboratory prior to analysis.
3_TTO is defined as the summation of the concentrations of specific toxic organic compounds found at a concentration greater than
0.01 mg /L. The CCCSD list of TTO pollutants (see- attadhedExhibit G) contains the specific toxic organic compounds that are to be
included in the summation. All identifiable toxic organic compounds listed in Exhibit G found in the above referenced analysis
shall be reported.
Whole Effluent Toxicity sampling shall consist of chronic toxicity for Fed abaleRe unt4 the same species required for the District's Whole
Effluent Toxicity, currently Americamysis bahia (Mysid Shrimp. If the species for the District's Whole Effluent Toxicity is changed the
District shall notify the Discharger at least 14 days prior to Acme's next WET test sampling event.. at whiGh time the GhrE)n'G t9Xi
- , - -.us shall be changed to the speGieS f the DistFiGt. If Discharger performs analysis to determine salt control the salt control
results shall also be provided with the toxicity analysis. SaFnplillg shall also be GORduGted feF Whole Effluent TexiGity Of daily On heuse
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EXHIBIT A
5. Sampling for Whole Effluent Toxicity shall be conducted during one of the required compliance sampling events during the months
of June through September for the dry season and during one of the required compliance sampling events during the months of
January though March for the wet season.
6. Refer to Sections 6.6.1 of the Permit Contract regarding fees associated with exceeding the monthly average and the relevant
compliance limits.
7. PCB congener sampling using method 1668 -C for contract term intended to continue collection of baseline data with planned
removal of requirement at end of Permit Contract provided there are no significant changes to District NPDES PCB limits or there
are no violations of the PCB discharge prohibition using EPA Method 608 measuring PCB Aroclors
8. Dioxin sampling for contract term intended to continue collection of baseline data with planned reduction of monitoring frequency at
end of Permit Contract, provided there are no significant changes to District NPDES Dioxin limits or if any Dioxin local limit
violations are documented.
EAST PARCEL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS98
ACME FILL CORPORATION LEACHATE TREATMENT PLANT (LTP)
950 WATERBIRD WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553
SAMPLING LOCATION: East Parcel influent samples shall be taken upstream of the LTP sump and upstream of all other
LTP influent sources (refer to Permit Contract Section 6.1 and Exhibit B).
REPORTING FREQUENCY: Analytical reports for the above referenced samples shall be submitted to the District on or before
the 25th of the month following the reporting period (refer to Section 6.4 of the Permit Contract).
NOTES (see footnotes for Compliance Sampling and Analysis table where applicable):
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SAMPLE
DISCHARGE
CONSTITUENT
SAMPLE TYPE
LOCATION
SAMPLING FREQUENC
LIMITATION'
COMMENTS
Arsenic (As)L ""
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Annually
Sample only
See Exhibit F for method
Cadmium (Ccl)'"
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Annually
Sample only
See Exhibit F for method
See Exhibit F for method
Chromium (Cr,T)''
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Annually
Sample only
See Exhibit F for method
Copper (Cu)10 "4
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Monthly
Sample only
Lead (Pb) -L "'
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Monthly
Sample only
See Exhibit F for method
Mercury ( H 9) -- " "
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Monthly
Sample only
See Exhibit F for method
Nickel (Ni)1 — ""
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Monthly
Sample only
See Exhibit F for method
Silver (Ag)100"
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Annually
Sample only
See Exhibit F for method
Zinc (Zn) "'"'
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Monthly
Sample only
See Exhibit F for method
Cyanide (CN)10-'
Composite Grab`
Influent
Monthly
Sample only
See Exhibit F for method
pH""
Grab
Influent
Weekly
Sample only
See Exhibit F for method
Total Toxic Organics (TTO)3'
Composite2
Influent
Monthly
Sample only
EPA Method 624
1 u"
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Monthly
Sample only
EPA Method 625
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Monthly
Sample only
EPA Method 608
TSS"
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Weekly
Sample only
See Exhibit F for method
PCB congeners'
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Within 60 days of initial
Sample only
EPA Method 1668C
discharge
Dioxin compounds
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Within 60 days of initial
Sample only
EPA Method 1613
discharge
Sulfides ""
Composite Grab z
Influent
Monthly
Sample only
See Exhibit F for method
COD 110
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Weekly
Sample only
See Exhibit F for method
Ammonia "t -'"
Composite Grab
Influent
Monthly
Sample only
SM 4500 NH3 B +4500 NH3 C
"
Or SM 4500 NH3 F
TDS'
24 -hr. Composite
Influent
Monthly
Sample only I
See Exhibit F for method
SAMPLING LOCATION: East Parcel influent samples shall be taken upstream of the LTP sump and upstream of all other
LTP influent sources (refer to Permit Contract Section 6.1 and Exhibit B).
REPORTING FREQUENCY: Analytical reports for the above referenced samples shall be submitted to the District on or before
the 25th of the month following the reporting period (refer to Section 6.4 of the Permit Contract).
NOTES (see footnotes for Compliance Sampling and Analysis table where applicable):
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EXHIBIT A
< East Parcel monitoring shall only occur when the additional flow authorized in Section 6.1 is discharging.
These parameters shall be monitored for 3 consecutive months after initiation of the additional flow from the East Parcel.
Continued monitoring for these parameters is not required after this initial 3 -month monitoring period unless the DISTRICT directs
DISCHARGER in writing to conduct additional monitoring.
1 1, _These parameters shall be monitored at the specified frequency when the additional flow from the East Parcel is discharging. The
pH sampling and analyses can be replaced by installing and maintaining a continuous pH meter for the East Parcel flow during the
wet season months.
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Parcel Leachate Containment Area
Dewatered Sludge
Storage Bin
NORTH
Caustic Containment Area
Main Electrical Disconnect
Containment Area
Electrical Pull Box
imbustibie Gas PLC Cabinet Safety Shower —� Safety Shower
Detector
Eye Wash
T -7 Caustic Sump Potable Water
m Pump
Caustic Containment Sump Pump
Leachate Tank P -6
te a
Control Panel
Blower #3 Blower #2 Blower #1 Caustic Pumps
ME -3 ME -2 ME -1
is Is is
RASMAS Pump #1 Influent Pump #1
Influent P -4 � Polymer Pump P -1 � f uent FI ow Meter
RASMAS Pump #2 influent Pump #2
P -5 P -2
Caustic Injectors
Influent Sampler
,
T -5 T -4 T_3 T -1
T -2 Influent Tank
Water Storage
Clarifier Aeration Tank 2 Aeration Tank 1 Tank
,
PAC Mi ing Tank Mixer
,
,
,
D.O. & pH Probes
Effluent Fbw Meter Amrtwnfl[aAnAnalyzer J* p
------- 0 ----------- D ------ ... .........
Effluent
TurbidWy Analyzer Efflu t Santp�r
Designated Sampling Location'
CCCSD Discharge Manhole —�►
Acme Permit Contract - Exhibit B
Leachate Treatment Plant
Author: C
f Date: September 2007 (Figure: 3
Revielon: N/A
Drawing Not To Scale
PERIODIC COMPLIANCE REPORT
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District - Source Control Section
5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez CA 94553 -4392 (925) 229 -72880
EXHIBIT C
Completion of this Periodic Compliance Report (PCR) is required by the Permit Contract between the
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and Acme Fill Corporation. Refer to the Section of the Permit
Contract referenced below for specific reporting requirements. When completing this PCR, please
address every section below, check the boxes that apply, and submit all information as required. Record
only the information for the reporting period as specified in the Permit Contract. Failure to accurately
complete this report may result in citation by the District.
INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Facility Name:
Acme Fill Corporation Leachate Treatment Plant
Site Address:
950 Waterbird Way Martinez, California
Person completing report:
(Name, title, company, phone #)
Reporting Period:
A. COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE (SECTION 7.15)
C All Compliance Schedule items have been completed as required and documentation has
been submitted.
Attached is a status report of Compliance Schedule items not completed as of the date of this
PCR.
❑ There are no Compliance Schedule requirements in the Appendix of the permit due during
this reporting period.
B. CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS, STATEMENTS, & LICENSES
G There has been a change inA In ste certified LTP operators4s attached is an updated list as
required (Section 6.150.
❑ A copy of the annual Certificate of Insurance is attached as required (Section 14.1).
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State, and/er 19c@l- ageRE+esis attaGhed as required (SeGtie,, 1 .,T
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE LOG REQUIREMENTS
The • •• O•. •• & Mainten@RGe Legs maintained OR site as required .•
•.
SGUFGe • • Amount Of eaGh L• • • Well and LeaGhate ExtraGtion
The following Operation & Maintenance Logs are attached as required:
❑ A Copy of the Daily Flow Totalizer Log (Section 6.4.3).
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D. OTHER -.-
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Manifests /receipts (Section 6.4.4 -6):
E No process liquids, sludges, solids, or hazardous wastes were off - hauled or recycled
during the reporting period.
E Copies of the manifests / receipts for the off -haul of process liquids, sludges, solids, or
hazardous wastes are attached as required.
Slug Discharge Prevention and Contingency (SDPC) Plan (Section 7.11):
E New/ revised SDPC Plan is attached as required.
E New / revised SDPC Plan has been submitted to CCCSD as required.
Operation and Maintenance (O &M) Manual (Section 7.7):
E Changes have been made to the existing O &M Manual; copies of changes attached as
required.
E No changes have been made to the existing O &M Manual during this reporting period.
E. COMPLIANCE SAMPLING AND MONITORING
Compliance Sampling Information:
The original analysis reports and chain of custody are attached. The report includes:
laboratory name, address and telephone number; reporting limits; units; QA /QC data; and the
date and time of all grab samples.
Sampling was performed in compliance with the permit contract and the current edition of
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.
E Sampling was not performed in compliance with the permit contract and /or the current edition
of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater
SaFnpliR IGGatiG S &-waste streams s si ampled,
SampliRg tart date/ti Tetal'zer motor ro
Sampling eRd date/ti mo: TotalozeF etrFeading:
Monitoring Information:
E Orig+r4-Copies of electronic pH recordingser repeFt Gharts- are attached as required
(Section 6.4.1).
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❑ Copies of electronic8dg+aal flow recordings °r r°^.,rt GhaFts- are attached as required
(Section 6.4.13).
❑ Calibration and maintenance activities are recorded on the flow /pH copies of electronic
recordingsreGeFdeF rer,,,rt nhaFts as required (Sections 7.1 and 7.3).
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Compliance Status:
All analytical results are within applicable local / federal limits: ❑ Yes ❑ No
Effluent flow from the LTP was within specified discharge limits: ❑ Yes ❑ No
E Analytical and /or monitoring results indicate violation(s) of applicable federal or local limits.
A separate sheet is attached listing the violations, the reasons for the violations, and a
description of corrective actions taken.
E Payment of Noncompliance Fee attached. Amount: $
CERTIFICATION
All required sampling reported herein was conducted in accordance with the methods
specified in the Permit Contract for this facility. Samples were analyzed by a laboratory
certified by the State of California for wastewater analysis by the methods reported unless
specified otherwise in Exhibit A of the Permit Contract. All analytical results obtained during
the reporting period by EPA - approved methods, including those not required in the Permit
Contract, are included with this report. Treatment parameters and process flows for the
reporting period were typical for this facility. Any changes (permanent or temporary) to the
premises, processes, chemical usage, wastewater treatment, and /or operations that have the
potential for changing the quality, volume, or location of the wastewater discharge or which
may otherwise lead to deviation from the terms and conditions of the Permit Contract have
been reported to the District. Any deviations from the above are explained on an attached
sheet.
I certify under penalty of perjury that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to ensure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person(s) who manage the system, or those directly responsible for gathering the information,
the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and
complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for knowingly submitting false
information, including the possibility of fine and /or imprisonment for knowing violations.
Signature
Title & Company
Date
For Source Control use only
Date Received: Reviewed by: Date Reviewed:
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EXHIBIT E
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT CONTRACT
WITH ACME FILL CORP.
ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE CRITERIA FOR
WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY TESTING PROGRAM
The discharge limitation for the Whole Effluent Toxicity parameter established in
Exhibit A of the Permit Contract shall be subject to citation and enforcement '
testing with this new species indicates possible salt interferencewhen the < salt
control analysis shall be conducted and the results along with the laboratory's
QA/QC data shall be submitted to the District to determine if data is
reliableiRd'Gate the data is Fel* io Data %liability shall exist wheR the saltGG,RtFe;
analysis result is less thaR 55 tOXiGlty WRitS and the laboratory repeFts that fhe
result as valid If the District determines the data was not reliable do to salt
interference, this Exhibit may be modified to establish a threshold value to
evaluate the reliability of future Whole Effluent Toxicity test results.
When the Whole Effluent Toxicity test result is above the discharge limitation and
the data is determined to not be reliable, Discharger shall resample and analyze
for the specific toxicity test that exceeded the limit within three (3) days of the
receipt of the invalid results.
Effective date: November-January 1, 201
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Exhibit F
Approved Wastewater Methods and Holding Times for CCCSD Required Parameters
Effective April 11, 2007, all laboratories had to switch from the EPA - approved wastewater methods to their new
equivalents for analytical procedures. The District's table below is for demonstrating compliance with Local Discharge
Limits, applicable federal Categorical Pretreatment Standards, and Source Control Ordinance.
Constituent
US EPA Approved Methods
Holding Time
40 CFR 136
Preserved
Antimony (Sb) **
SM 3111 B or C (flame AA); SM 3113 B (furnace
6 months
AA); 200.7 ICP ; 200.8 ICP -MS ; 200.9 STGFAA
Arsenic (As) **
200.2 (hydride AA); SM 3113 B (furnace AA); 200.7
6 months
ICP ; 200.8 ICP -MS ; 200.9 STGFAA
Cadmium (Cd) **
SM 3111 B or C (flame AA); SM 3113 B (furnace
6 months
AA); 200.7 ICP ; 200.8 ICP -MS ; 200.9 STGFAA
Chromium (Cr) * *, Total
SM 3111 B or C (flame AA); SM 3113 B (furnace
6 months
AA); 200.7 ICP ; 200.8 ICP -MS ; 200.9 STGFAA
Copper (Cu) **
SM 3111 B or C (flame AA); SM 3113 B (furnace
6 months
AA); 200.7 ICP ; 200.8 ICP -MS ; 200.9 STGFAA
Lead (Pb) **
SM 3111 B or C (flame AA); SM 3113 B (furnace
6 months
AA); 200.7 ICP ; 200.8 ICP -MS ; 200.9 STGFAA
Mercury (Hg) **
245.1 or 245.2 (cold vapor AA); 245.7 (fluorescence)
28 days
Nickel (Ni) **
SM 3111 B or C (flame AA); SM 3113 B (furnace
6 months
AA); 200.7 ICP ; 200.8 ICP -MS ; 200.9 STGFAA
Selenium (Se) **
200.2 (hydride AA); SM 3113 B (furnace AA); 200.7
6 months
ICP ; 200.8 ICP -MS ; 200.9 STGFAA
Silver (Ag) **
SM 3111 B or C (flame AA); SM 3113 B (furnace
6 months
AA); 200.7 ICP ; 200.8 ICP -MS ; 200.9 STGFAA
Thallium (TI) **
200.7 (ICP); 200.8 (ICP -MS); 200.9 (STGFAA)
6 months
Zinc (Zn) **
SM 3111 B or C (flame AA); 289.2 (furnace AA);
6 months
200.7 ICP ; 200.8 ICP -MS
Phenol * **
420.1 or 420.4 revision 1 from 1993 (colorimetric)
28 days
624 (gas chromatography /mass spectrography)
14 days
Total Toxic Organics (TTO) * * **
625 (gas chromatography /mass spectrography)
7 days
608 as chromatography/mass spectrography)
7 days
Oil & Grease mineral
1664 or SM 5520 B & F ravimetric
28 days
Oil & Grease (animal /vegetable)
1664 or SM 5520 B & F (gravimetric)
28 days
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
*
405.1 or SM 5210 B (dissolved oxygen depletion)
48 hours
CBOD
Chemical Oxygen Demand COD
410.3 or SM 5220 C titrimetric
28 days
Total Suspended Solids TSS
SM 2540 D ravimetric non - filterable residue
7 days
Total Dissolved Solids TDS
SM 2540 C ravimetric filterable residue
7 days
335.4 revision 1 from 1993 or SM 4500 -CN E
Cyanide * **
(colori- metric); SM 4500 -CN D (titrimetric) or F
14 days
electrode
H * * * **
SM 4500 -H+ B or 150.2 lass electrode meter
15 minutes
Radioactivity
900 (proportional or scintillation counter
6 months
Organophosphate Pesticides
614 (gas chromatography)
7 days
Diazinon
Sulfide
SM 4500 -S2- E or F (titrimetric), D ( colorimetric) or G
7 days
electrode
Dioxin TCDD
1613 as chromatography/mass spectrography)
1 year
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons TPH
None specified 8015 - gas chromatography)
14 days
BTEX (including MTBE)
624 (gas chromatography /mass spectometry)
14 days
- Notes on Reverse.
11/25/14
Notes:
'In addition to the methods listed, Standard Methods (SM) found in 40 CFR part 136 tables 1a
through 1h can also be used.
*Biochemical oxygen demand must be analyzed as CBOD5 or 5 -day Carbonaceous Biochemical
Oxygen Demand
* *Initial digestion required
** *Initial distillation required (e.g., SM 4500 -CN C for cyanide)
* * * *TTO includes the EPA list of organic priority pollutants itemized under EPA methods 624, 625,
and 608 on a separate table. Check permit to see which methods apply.
* * ** *EPA Method 150.2 is for continuous pH monitoring systems.
Alternate methods may be substituted if approved by EPA specifically for wastewater.
For metals, EPA 200.8 is now approved (ICP -MS). So is 200.9 (STGFAA) and a cold vapor
atomic fluorescence method for mercury (245.7).
For cyanide, EPA 335.3 is now replaced by 335.4 with a footnote on removing sulfide
interference. Standard Methods 4500 -CN -F is now approved (ion selective electrode).
For organics, method 625 can no longer be used for the three dichlorobenzenes, but
laboratories can continue to analyze them with methods 624 and 602.
For oil and grease, all the Freon methods (i.e. everything except EPA 1664 and Standard
Methods 5520 B) have been withdrawn.
The big change in preservation is that the new regulations stress that preservation is
supposed to take place within 15 minutes of either the grab sample, if analyzed individually or
the last sample in a composite sample compositing automatically or the compositing process,
if composited manually after collected. The methods now allow samples to be preserved up
to 6 degrees C, instead of just 4 degrees C.
The regulations also recommend the addition of thiosulfate, ascorbic acid or other reducing
agent for cyanide to remove interferences. But the sample preservation shouldn't add too
much of those chemicals or they will create their own interference.
EXHIBIT G
CCCSD LIST OF TOTAL TOXIC ORGANIC (TTO) POLLUTANTS
SUBJECT TO TTO DISCHARGE LIMIT AUTHORIZED IN THE PERMIT CONTRACT FOR
THE ACME FILL CORPORATION LEACHATE TREATMENT PLANT
The District's Local Discharge Limits include a parameter called Total Toxic Organics (TTO) with a limit for ACME Fill
Corporation set at 1.0 mg /L in the Permit Contract authorizing discharges from the Acme Landfill Leachate Treatment
Plant. The EPA has created a list of priority organic pollutants which cumulatively make up the District's TTO
parameter. The analysis methods set forth in 40 CFR Part 136, Methods 624, 625, and 608, provide data on the TTO
constituents. The constituents (except PCB Aroclors) with concentrations greater than 0.01 mg /L must be added
together to determine compliance with the District's Local Discharge Limit for TTO. PCBs measured under EPA
Method 608 are subject to a discharge prohibition. Following is a list of the constituents of TTO:
METHOD 624
Acrolein
Acrylonitrile [2- propenenitrile]
Benzene
Bromoform
[tribromomethane]
Carbon tetrachloride
[tetrachloromethane]
Chlorobenzene
Chlorodibromomethane
Chloroethane
2- Chloroethyl vinyl ether
(mixed)
Chloroform
[trichloromethane]
1,2- Dichlorobenzene
1,3- Dichlorobenzene
1,4- Dichlorobenzene
Dichlorobromomethane
1,1- Dichloroethane
1,2- Dichloroethane
1,1- Dichloroethylene
1,2- Dichloropropane
1,3- Dichloropropylene
[1,3- dichloropropene]
1,2- trans - Dichloroethylene
[1,2- trans- dichloroethene]
Ethylbenzene
Methyl bromide
[bromomethane]
Methyl chloride
[chloromethane]
Methylene chloride
[dichloromethane]
Styrene
1,1,2,2- Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
[perchloroethylene,
tetrachloroethene]
Toluene
1, 1, 1 -Trichloroethane
1,1,2- Trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
[ Trichloroethene]
Vinyl chloride
[Chloroethylene]
METHOD 625
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Anthracene
1,2- Benzanthracene
[benzo(a)anthracene]
Benzidine
3,4- Benzofluoranthene
[benzo(b)fluoranthene]
11,12- Benzofluoranthene
[benzo(k)fluoranthene]
1, 1 2-Benzoperylene,
(benzo(g,h,i)perylene]
3,4- Benzopyrene
[benzo(a)pyrene]
bis(2- Chloroethoxy) methane
bis(2- Chloroethyl) ether
bis(2- Chloroisopropyl) ether
bis(2- Ethylhexyl) phthalate
4- Bromophenyl phenyl ether
Butyl benzyl phthalate
4- Chloro -3- methylphenol
[para - chloro- meta - cresol]
2- Chloronaphthalene
2- Chlorophenol
4- Chlorophenyl phenyl ether
Chrysene
1,2,5,6- Dibenzanthracene
[dibenzo(a,h)anthracene]
3,3'- Dichlorobenzidine
2,4- Dichlorophenol
Diethyl phthalate
2,4- Dimethylphenol
Dimethyl phthalate
Di -n -butyl phthalate
4,6- Dinitro - ortho- cresol [4,6-
d initro -2- methyl phenol]
2,4- Dinitrophenol
2,4- Dinitrotoluene
2,6- Dinitrotoluene
Di -n -octyl phthalate
1,2- Diphenylhydrazine
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachlorobutadiene
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
Hexachloroethane
Indeno(1,2,3- c,d)pyrene
[2,3- o- phenylene pyrene]
Isophorone
Naphthalene
Nitrobenzene
2- Nitrophenol
4- Nitrophenol
N- Nitrosodimethylamine
N- Nitroso -di -n- propylamine
N- Nitrosodiphenylamine
Pentachlorophenol
Phenanthrene
Pyrene
1,2,4- Trichlorobenzene
2,4,6- Trichloro phenol
METHOD 608
Aldrin
Alpha -BHC
Alpha - endosulfan
Beta -BHC
Beta - endosulfan
Chlordane (technical mixture
and metabolites)
4,4' -DDD [p,p' -TDE]
4,4' -DDT [p,p' -DDT]
Delta -BHC
Endosulfan sulfate
Endrin
Endrin aldehyde
Gamma -BHC [lindane]
Heptachlor
Heptachlor epoxide
Toxaphene
PCBs
Aroclor 1016
Aroclor 1221
Aroclor 1232
Aroclor 1242
Aroclor 1248
Aroclor 1254
Aroclor 1260
EXHIBIT H
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
Determination of Significant Noncompliance (SNC) and
Annual Publication of Businesses in SNC
Pursuant to the federal regulations contained in 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(vii), the District is
required to annually publish the names of any and all industrial users of the District's
public sewer system that are considered to be in significant noncompliance (SNC) with
applicable pretreatment standards or other pretreatment requirements.
An industrial user is in SNC if its violation meets one or more of the following criteria:
A. Chronic violations of wastewater discharge limits, defined here as those in which
sixty -six percent or more of all the measurements taken during a six -month
period exceed (by any magnitude) the daily maximum limit or the average limit
for the same pollutant parameter;
B. Technical Review Criteria (TRC) violations, defined here as those in which thirty -
three percent or more of all the measurements for each pollutant parameter
taken during a six -month period equal or exceed the product of the daily
maximum limit or the average limit multiplied by the applicable TRC (TRC = 1.4
for BOD, TSS, fats, oil, and grease, and 1.2 for all other pollutants except pH);
C. Any other violation of a pretreatment effluent limit (daily maximum or longer term
average) that the Control Authority determines has caused alone or in
combination with other discharges, interference or pass through (including
endangering the health of POTW personnel or the general public);
D. Any discharge of a pollutant that has caused imminent endangerment to human
health, welfare or to the environment or has resulted in the POTW's exercise of
its emergency authority under Paragraph (f)(1)(vi)(B) of this section to halt or
prevent such a discharge;
E. Failure to meet, within 90 days after the schedule date, a compliance schedule
milestone contained in a local control mechanism or enforcement order for
starting construction, completing construction or attaining final compliance;
F. Failure to provide, within 45 days after the due date, required reports such as
baseline monitoring reports, 90 -day compliance reports, periodic self- monitoring
reports, and reports on compliance with compliance schedules;
G. Failure to accurately report non - compliance;
H. Any other violation or group of violations that the Control Authority determines
will adversely affect the operation or implementation of the local pretreatment
program.
Industrial Users (non - residential users) found to be in SNC are required to be published
at least annually in the newspaper with the largest circulation for the service area of the
agency. For the District, the newspaper where the SNC list is published is the Contra
Costa Times.
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