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

• Frequently asked questions and links to relevant documents and online resources.

Background

• Early draft documents, peer review information, etc.

OWTS Factsheets

• Water Quality Control Policy for Siting, Design, Operation and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS Policy).
• Commercial Food Service Wastewater Issues.