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Water Quality Violations
Violations occur when the quality of water discharged from the treatment plant to the Sacramento River does not meet regulatory requirements.
Target
A maximum of five water quality violations per year. Five water quality violations correspond with the requirements for the Silver Award issued by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies.
Event Details (16K)
Purpose
This Service Level is important because it reflects wastewater discharge impacts to the Sacramento River and the treatment plant's overall performance, including capacity, operations and maintenance practices.
Critical Activities
Violations can be caused by mechanical failures, operator failures, natural disasters or unrealistic regulations. Therefore, maintenance, operator training and contingency planning, as well as permitting advocacy, can affect this Service Level.
2009 Performance
SRCSD has met or exceeded its target level for seven of the last 10 years. In 2009, there were four violations, but actual impacts to the environment are estimated to be minor.
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