Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (SRCSD) is subject to numerous environmental regulations designed to protect the waters that sustain our lives, the land we live on and the air we breathe. Compliance with environmental regulations is a fundamental part our mission and SRCSD takes pride in its outstanding record.

Following is a list of some of the most significant environmental permits that affect the SRCSD:

Discharge (NPDES) Permit

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is issued pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act through the State Water Resources Control Board and the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. The permit governs the quality of the treated wastewater that is discharged from the treatment plant to the Sacramento River.

Wastewater Solids Disposal Permit

Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) are established pursuant to California’s Porter Cologne Water Quality Control Act and are issued by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board.  The WDRs govern the disposal of solids that are removed from the wastewater.

Water Reclamation Permit

A Water Reclamation Permit issued by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board governs the quality of the water that is recycled by the District.

Air Permits

SRCSD has a number of permits issued by the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District that govern the quality of emissions from combustion equipment such as boilers, digester gas flares, and electric generators.

Stormwater Permits

The State Water Resources Control Board has issued general permits (WDRs) that apply throughout the State and govern the quality of stormwater runoff. An industrial permit places requirements on operating facilities such as the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, and a construction permit places requirements on large construction projects.

Collection System Permit

The State Water Resources Control Board has issued a general permit (WDR) that applies to all wastewater collections systems throughout the State. This permit is intended to minimize sanitary sewer overflows (spills) from collection systems through requirements for proper operation and maintenance.  This is a relatively new permit, and requirements are being phased in from 2007 through 2009.

Bob Seyfried

(916) 876-6068
seyfriedr@sacsewer.com

If you’d like to read more about the Clean Water Act, go to go to http://www.epa.gov/oecaagct/lcwa.html.

For more information regarding the Porter Cologne Act, visit http://www.etec.energy.gov/Regulation/Porter-Cologne-Water-Quality-Control-Act.html.

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