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Item 4.c.
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May 17, 2023
TO: REAL ESTATE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
FROM: LORI SCHECTEL, ENVIRONMENTALAND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
DIVISION MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: EDGAR J. LOPEZ, PROVISIONAL DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND
TECHNICAL SERVICES
ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER
SUBJECT: RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE MOST RECENT MEETING OF THE BAYAREA
CLEAN WATER AGENCIES (BACWA)
BACWA Meetings:
• Last BACWA Executive Board Meeting:
April 21, 2023
Next BACWA Executive Board Meeting:
June 16, 2023
Air:
BACWA provided oral comments at the April Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
Finance and Administration Committee meeting related to resource allocation for increased permitting
staff.
PFAS:
PFAS Phase 2 Study: The Phase 2 regional per -and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) study
investigated sources in the sewersheds of several agencies, including Central San's. The scientists at the
San Francisco Estuary Institute are reviewing the preliminary data from the contract laboratory. Overall,
there appears to be a significant presence of PFAS precursors generally in sewershed samples. The
San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) will present some of the preliminary data at the BACWA annual
meeting, and staff will provide an update to this committee when there is finalized data and more
information to provide.
Nutrients:
BACWA is continuing to negotiate the third Regional Nutrient Watershed Permit with Regional Waterboard
staff. BACWA continues to hold regular meetings of the BACWA Nutrient Strategy Team. BACWA
Executive Director Lorien Fono presented to Regional Waterboard staff on load reductions that will take
place in SF Bay.
May 17, 2023 REEP Committee Meeting Agenda Packet - Page 26 of 33
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Other:
The BACWA Annual Meeting was Friday, May 5, 2023.
The BACWA/Regional Water Quality Board (RWQCB) regular meeting was April 27, 2023.
There will be a Recycled Water Interagency Collaboration Workshop on September 20, 2023.
Bay Area Chemical Consortium: Even with the consortium, sodium hypochlorite prices have been very high.
Additional Information/Monthly Bulletins: ittps:Hbacwa.org/bacwa-bulletins/
Strategic Plan re -In
GOAL TWO: Environmental Stewardship
Strategy 1 - Achieve compliance in all regulations, Strategy 3 - Be a partner in regional development of local water
supply
May 17, 2023 REEP Committee Meeting Agenda Packet - Page 27 of 33