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Home My WebLink About16.a. Receive 2022 Pollution Prevention Awards recap Page 1 of 9 Item 16.a. CENTRALSAN Jdf A- hom CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT October 6, 2022 TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM: COLLEEN HENRY, SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR REVIEWED BY: LORI SCHECTEL, ENVIRONMENTALAND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE DIVISION MANAGER ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER SUBJECT: RECEIVE RECAP OF THE 2022 POLLUTION PREVENTION AWARDS, INCLUDING RECYCLED WATER CHAMPIONS, WATER QUALITY COMMUNITY PARTNERS, POLLUTION PREVENTION PARTNER, AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AWARD WINNERS In conjunction with National Pollution Prevention Week each year, Central San honors businesses and residents for their exceptional efforts to go beyond compliance to minimize water pollution and protect the environment. Since the pollution prevention awards program was initiated in 1992, Central San has recognized hundreds of local businesses and residents. As in recent years, Central San provided awards in the categories of Recycled Water Champions, Water Quality Community Partners, Pollution Prevention Partner, and Pollution Prevention Award Winners. The winners were presented with their awards at Sustainable Contra Costa's Annual Leadership in S ustainability Awards Gala held on September 22, 2022. Staff is providing this update as an informational item only. Strategic Plan re-In GOAL ONE: Customer and Community Strategy 1—Deliver high-quality customer service GOAL TWO: Environmental Stewardship Strategy 1 -Achieve compliance in all regulations, Strategy 2- Educate on pollution prevention and environmental protection ATTACHMENTS: 1. Presentation October 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 288 of 317 Page 2 of 9 October 6,2022 Pollution Prevention Awards , Program Colleen Henry Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector " 1 CONGRATULATESCENTRAL SAN 2022 Central San THIS YEAR'S WINNERS OF CONTRA COSTA LEADERSHIP IN Pollution Prevention SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS Awards Program r Sustainable Contra Costa's Annual Awards Gala September 22, 2022 Recycled Water Champions -- Water Quality Community Partners Pollution Prevention Partner — LL Pollution Prevention Awards Sustoiriab�► An environmental leader since 1946,Central San is pr ud COMMA C05TA to be a Visionary Partner of Sustainable Contra Costa October 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 289 of 317 1 Page 3 of 9 1 o � 1 Recycled Water Business Champion SAGE Veterinary Centers Concord The brand-new SAGE Veterinary Centers in Concord is planning to save a lot of water for their precious patients. Upon development of the site,they connected to Central San's recycled water system to irrigate their landscaping with a plan to use at least 145,000 p EMEFGENCY gallons of recycled water per year. . + � Thank you,SAGE,for caring for our pets and conserving water! October 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 290 of 317 2 Page 4 of 9 Recycled Water Citizen Champion 3'. Miroslav Borissov ' Pacheco .� From July 2021 to June 2022,Miroslav Borissov visited Central San's recycled water fill station 361 times-now that's commitment! This resulted in Miroslav collecting 99,275 gallons of recycled ' water. 1- a Thank you,Miroslav,for being a frequent and dedicated recycled water customer! WATER QUALITY COMMUNITY PARTNERS �r inkvr October 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 291 of 317 3 Page 5 of 9 Water Quality Community Partners M Criteria M Have a discharge permit with Central San Maintain full compliance with the permit, sanitary sewer, and storm water regulations Recognition is for consecutive years of compliance Water Quality Community Partners Recognition - ; 1-4 Years 20 5-9 Years 11 t 10-14 Years 8 4 15+ Years 1 Total 40 Each business will receive a certificate recognizing their achievement. October 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 292 of 317 4 Page 6 of 9 POLLUTION PREVENTION PARTNER Pollution Prevention Partner The Rossmoor Community Walnut Creek T The Rossmoor Community has shown outstanding f l commitment to pollution prevention and Jam' sustainability.Through a partnership with At Your ^d 1 ► Door Special Collection,Rossmoor maintains a drop-off collection box for unwanted or expired medications.This collection box provides residents ''`` with an easy,environmentally friendly way to dispose of these items,just steps from home. The community also promotes pollution prevention ` by airing Central San's Public Service Announcements on Rossmoor TV.Providing a platform for these messages is a great way to , educate residents on how they can help protect our - pipes and the environment. October 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 293 of 317 5 Page 7 of 9 POLLUTION PREVENTION AWARD WINNERS X 2022 PO y PREVENTION - AWARDS p Pollution Prevention Award Winner Dr.Bita L.Matin,DDS Concord Dr.Bita L.Matin is leading the way in the dental industry by investing in new technologies that exemplify pollution prevention.Since 2016,her practice has replaced highly -- toxic,"cold sterilization"chemicals used for instrument - cleaning with steam sterilization;transitioned x-ray imaging ' from wet-chemistry film development to digital technology;and replaced mercury-containing tooth filling with composite material to reduce mercury pollution. Dr.Matin also sought out substitutes for single-use plastic items such as suction tubes and is moving to biodegradable J models made from renewable sugarcane.Additionally, Dr.Matin and her staff implemented more frequent routine \ maintenance of equipment that removes mercury from wastewater discharged to the sanitary sewer. October 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 294 of 317 6 Page 8 of 9 Pollution Prevention Award Winner Red Ox Clay Studio Concord Red Ox Clay Studio is a ceramic arts studio offering ---` ----- classes for all experience levels.To prevent wastes ~ � y they wash tools and equipment in a 3-can series, ;�rq� _ - • allowing clay to settle out of the wash water so it can �w be reprocessed into usable product.They use the -° -p'IF dirtiest water from the first can to water plants and * dispose of the residual through a pretreatment device {' to the sanitary sewer.Wash water from the second and third cans is then moved up in the cleaning _ sequence,saving fresh water.Clay solids captured by ; 1 the pretreatment device and leftover scrap clay are also reclaimed for future use.Through these practices, 40 ®® ' the studio is conserving resources and reducing costs as a bonus. Pollution Prevention 7Z IHE STING LOAFER Award Winner CAFE & BAKERY Rising Loafer Cafe&Bakery Lafayette r . Rising Loafer Cafe&Bakery is a second-time Pollution Prevention .4r.__, m Award winner.Nearly a decade after their first win in 2013,they continue their commitment to pollution prevention and sustainability.The cafe and bakery use Central San's recycled - water and waste liquids such as water,coffee,and tea to water -'r the plants and flowers on their patio.Staff also reuses paper flour bags as trash bags instead of single-use plastic. Fun Fact:Rising Loafer collects fruit and vegetable waste to feed the chickens at the Lafayette Community Garden(LCG).In turn, the LCG's happy hens yield eggs used in the cafe's cooking and baking.Through these and other commonsense efforts,this I Pollution Prevention Award Winner is making the most of its resources while protecting the environment! October 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 295 of 317 7 Page 9 of 9 Thank You! Communication Services Environmental Compliance Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Recycled Water Planning 15 -voC October 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 296 of 317 8