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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04. Revised draft Board Policy No. BP 019 - Recycled WaterNumber: BP 019 Authority: Board of Directors Effective: February 18, 2016 Revised: Reviewed: Initiating Dept./Div.: Engineering & Technical Services Department BOARD POLICY RECYCLED WATER BACKGROUND: / I ,. j www.centralsan.org The recycled water facilities were constructed with federal grant funds as part of the major wastewater treatment plant improvements following the Clean Water Act Due to the "major underutilization of the Phase II (recycled water) facilities," CCCSD agreed as part of a Settlement with EPA on Dec 12 1985 to: • "...Wwithin two2 years...—develop and submit a program to the reasonable satisfaction of EPA and SWRCB, for additional utilization of Phase II facilities." As a result. the District evaluated several opportunities provide recycled water such as the purchase of the Shell pipeline to serve Lamorinda area in association with EBMUD. The District also implemented Zone 1 proiect • "The goal of the program to be developed will be the eventual full cost-effective utilization of Phase II facilities." • "...Mmaintain in operable condition all Phase II facilities (Filter Plant and associated facilities) until January 1 2000." • "...Ocontinue to studv and promote the cost-effective use of reclaimed water within its service area." POLICYE To promote, produce, sell, and/or deliver recycled water to retail and wholesale customers both within and outside the District in a manner consistent with laws, regulations and prudent public policy. H. Develop a cost effective program to maximize recycle water in coordination with water agencies. Tk►e-prew=-u;cProiects must have a benefit/costs ratio of at least one or greater within 15 years. tl:Ili._� To work with the State of California, the County of Contra Costa and individual local cities and water agencies to develop ordinances and guidelines to encourage the use of recycled water. Number: BP 019 RECYCLED WATER POLICY Page 2 of 4 �Lv--. To develop proceduresregulations and standards to ensure the safe and beneficial use of recycled water within the District. V. To conduct ongoing public information and customer service programs to ensure that the public and individual customers have an appropriate understanding of recycled water including the benefits of using recycled water. MM �AWA rel ZIM W. _ Number: SP 019 RECYCLED WATER POLICY Page 3 of 4 1:222122=2111112 - U!". MMMUM.TXV.1- rn. . RIM- Ift"TOM-arl ■ ■ ■ ■ Number: BP 019 RECYCLED WATER POLICY Page 4 of 4 [Original Retained by the Secretary of the District] Number: BP 019 Authority: Board of Directors Effective: February 18, 2016 Revised: Reviewed: Initiating Dept./Div.: Engineering & Technical Services Department BOARD POLICY RECYCLED WATER BACKGROUND: I I i www.centralsan.org The recycled water facilities were constructed with federal grant funds as part of the major wastewater treatment plant improvements following the Clean Water Act. Due to the "major underutilization of the Phase II (recycled water) facilities," CCCSD agreed as part of a Settlement with EPA on Dec 12, 1985 to: • "...within two years... develop and submit a program, to the reasonable satisfaction of EPA and SWRCB, for additional utilization of Phase II facilities." As a result, the District evaluated several opportunities provide recycled water such as the purchase of the Shell pipeline to serve Lamorinda area in association with EBMUD. The District also implemented Zone 1 project. • `The goal of the program to be developed will be the eventual, full, cost-effective utilization of Phase II facilities." • "...maintain in operable condition all Phase II facilities (Filter Plant and associated facilities) until January 1, 2000." • "...continue to study and promote the cost-effective use of reclaimed water within its service area." POLICY To promote, produce, sell, and/or deliver recycled water to retail and wholesale customers both within and outside the District in a manner consistent with laws, regulations and prudent public policy. II. Develop a cost effective program to maximize recycle water in coordination with water agencies. Projects must have a benefit/costs ratio of at least one or greater within 15 years. III. To work with the State of California, the County of Contra Costa and individual local cities and water agencies to develop ordinances and guidelines to encourage the use of recycled water. Number: BP 019 RECYCLED WATER POLICY Page 2 of 2 IV. To develop procedures and standards to ensure the safe and beneficial use of recycled water within the District. V. To conduct ongoing public information and customer service programs to ensure that the public and individual customers have an appropriate understanding of recycled water including the benefits of using recycled water. [Original Retained by the Secretary of the District]