Water Quality Control Policy for Siting, Design, Operation and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS Policy)

OWTS Policy Update, April, 2018

• Notice of Approval of Regulatory Action

Board Adopted (Final) Documents:

• Board Resolution
• Staff Report

Agenda Documents:

• OWTS Policy Waiver Renewal and TMDL List Amendment - Staff Report - Revision 3
• Response to comments
• Change sheet #1
• Change sheet #2
• Notice of Public Hearing

Board Adopted Policy

• The Board Adopted OWTS Policy and associated documents.

Timeline

• A chronology of key implementation items.

Map Tool

• The State Water Board has developed a web-based map to assist property owners in determining whether they may be affected by the new policy.

More Information

• Water Quality Data (CEDEN and Geotracker)
• Financial Assistance
• Technical Resources
• Waste Discharge Requirements
• USEPA SepticSmart Program

Background

• Early draft documents, peer review information, etc.

OWTS Factsheets

• Accessory Dwelling Unit Permitting Guidelines
• Local Agency Groundwater / Surface Water Reporting Guidance
• Local Agency Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Policy (OWTS Policy)
• Update of Water Quality Control Policy for Siting, Design, Operation and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS Policy)
• Water Quality Control Policy for Siting, Design, Operation and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS Policy)
• Commercial Food Service Wastewater Issues