Title: |
Sanitary Sewer |
Publication date: |
7/19/2013 |
Effective date: |
8/11/2011 |
BRIEF
Policy Summary
The Sanitary Sewer Program ensures that Berkeley Lab remains in compliance with sewer discharge limits imposed by the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) by:
- Assisting dischargers by reviewing their potential discharge to see if it is eligible for sanitary-sewer disposal
- Maintaining sitewide, treatment unit, and other special discharge permits with EBMUD
- Submitting periodic self-monitoring reports to EBMUD as required by each permit
The Sanitary Sewer Program ensures the Joint Genome Institute (JGI) remains in compliance with sewer discharge limits imposed by the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) by:
- Assisting the JGI Safety Coordinator with CCCSD permit questions
- Providing support to JGI Safety Coordinator by attending CCCSD audits of JGI
Who Should Read This Policy
All Berkeley Lab and JGI employees; casual and participating visitors; affiliates; and subcontractors who intend to discharge hazardous substances to the sanitary sewer
To Read the Full Policy, Go To:
The POLICY tab on this wiki page
To Read the ES&H Program Details, Go To:
http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH11.html#11.3.11
Contact Information
Sanitary Sewer Discharges Subject Matter Expert
Environmental Services Group
EHSS Division
Title: |
Sanitary Sewer |
Publication date: |
7/19/2013 |
Effective date: |
8/11/2011 |
POLICY
A. Purpose
The Sanitary Sewer Program ensures that Berkeley Lab remains in compliance with sewer discharge limits imposed by the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) by:
- Assisting dischargers by reviewing their potential discharge to see if it is eligible for sanitary-sewer disposal
- Maintaining sitewide, treatment unit, and other special discharge permits with EBMUD
- Submitting periodic self-monitoring reports to EBMUD as required by each permit
The Sanitary Sewer Program also ensures that the Joint Genome Institute (JGI) remains in compliance with sewer discharge limits imposed by the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) by:
- Assisting the JGI Safety Coordinator with CCCSD permit questions
- Providing support to the JGI Safety Coordinator by attending CCCSD audits of JGI
B. Persons Affected
All Berkeley Lab and JGI employees, casual and participating visitors, affiliates, and subcontractors who intend to discharge hazardous substances to the sanitary sewer
C. Exceptions
None
D. Policy Statement
- Berkeley Lab holds permits with local water districts that have established a permitting process mandating operating conditions that must be met for all wastewater discharged to their sanitary-sewer systems.
- These wastewater discharge permits specify different discharge limits at the Berkeley Lab site boundary, Berkeley Lab treatment units, and at JGI. (Work Process A).
E. Roles and Responsibilities
Role |
Responsibilities |
Contra Costa County Sanitary Sewer District |
Accepts and regulates sanitary sewer discharges from the JGI |
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) – the local wastewater treatment facility |
Accepts and regulates sanitary-sewer discharges from Berkeley Lab |
Employees |
|
Environmental Services Group (ESG) |
|
JGI Safety Coordinator |
|
Principal investigators and supervisors |
|
State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) |
Regulates sanitary-sewer discharges to San Francisco Bay from Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) |
Waste Management Group |
|
F. Definitions/Acronyms
See the ES&H Manual Sanitary Sewer program for technical terms related to the details of this policy and its implementation.
Term |
Definition |
Environmental monitoring |
The collection and analysis of sanitary sewer samples. |
Hazardous waste |
Waste specifically listed by the EPA as hazardous; or waste that exhibit any of the following characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity. |
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) |
A sewage treatment plant. The East Bay Municipal Utility District plant is the POTW that accepts sewage from Berkeley Lab. The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District plant is the POTW that accepts sewage from JGI. |
G. Recordkeeping Requirements
- Discharge Analysis Reports are maintained by ESG within the EHSS Division.
- EBMUD permits and special discharge permits are maintained by ESG.
- CCCSD permit and periodic compliance reports are maintained by the JGI Safety Coordinator.
H. Implementing Documents
Document number |
Title |
Type |
07.09.005.001 |
Sanitary Sewer Program |
Program |
07.09.005.002 |
Work Process A, General Requirements |
Process |
I. Contact Information
Sanitary Sewer Discharges Subject Matter Expert
Environmental Services Group
EHSS Division
J. Revision History
Date |
Revision |
By whom |
Revision Description |
Section(s) affected |
Change Type |
1/2/2012 |
0 |
R. Fox |
Rewrite for wiki (brief) |
All |
Minor |
7/19/2013 |
1 |
R. Fox |
Rewrite for wiki (policy) |
All |
Minor |
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Title: |
Sanitary Sewer |
Document number |
07.09.005.000 |
Revision number |
1 |
Publication date: |
7/19/2013 |
Effective date: |
8/11/2011 |
Next review date: |
7/19/2016 |
Policy Area: |
Environmental Protection Program |
RPM Section (home) |
ESH |
RPM Section (cross-reference) |
None |
Functional Division |
EHSS |
Prior reference information (optional) |
PUB-3000 Section 11.3.11 will be moved to Chapter 55 |
Source Requirements
- 10 CFR 20.2003 Disposal by release into sanitary sewerage
- EBMUD Ordinance No. 311A.03, (except AEA discharges)
Other Driving Requirements
- CCCSD Permit (JGI)
- CCCSD Title 10
- EBMUD permit #6600791(main site), #50238911 (B77 FTU), #50347891 (Groundwater Treatment Systems), #68682249 (SERC), #27072804 (CRT), #50648931 (Fault Line Study)
Implementing Documents
Document number |
Title |
Type |
07.09.005.001 |
Sanitary Sewer Program |
Program |
07.09.005.002 |
Work Process A, General Requirements |
Process |