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May 3, 2021
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S UB J E C T: R E C E I V E UP D AT E O N T HE MO S T R E C E NT ME E T I NG O F T HE B AY A R E A
C L E A N WAT E R A G E NC I E S (B A C W A )
B A C WA Meetings and Upcoming E vents :
L ast B A C WA Executive Board Meeting: A pril 16, 2021
Next B A C WA Executive Board Meeting: May 21, 2021
Key Discussions:
Nutrients: B A C W A is working with HD R, I nc. to look at data variability and options related to
compliance/triggers f or potential load caps in the third Nutrient Watershed P ermit. Mike C onnor, a
B A C WA consultant, provided an overview of the state of the scientific work being done by the S an
F rancisco E stuary I nstitute.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): B A C W A reviewed the preliminary data from the f irst part of
the Region 2 P FA S study. E f f luent concentrations are higher than inf luent concentrations likely due to
precursors in inf luent that are being transformed. A gencies are not making P FA S .
Sewer System Waste Discharge Requirements (SSS WDR): B A C W A continues to participate in
workgroups within B A C WA and the California A ssociation of S anitation Agencies (C A S A ) to provide
feedback on the initial draft of the S S S W D R.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD): D iscussion with B A C WA A ir C ommittee
consultant Sarah Deslauriers regarding the recent B est Available C ontrol Technology D etermination f or
standby generators and how to improve B A A Q MD permitting process.
Additional I nformation/Monthly Bulletins: https://bacwa.org/bacwa-bulletins/
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Strategic Plan Tie-I n
G O A L TW O: Environmental Stewardship
Strategy 1 – Achieve 100% compliance in all regulations, Strategy 3 – Support regional development of local water
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