SSMP Final - 09 PDF
SSMP Final - 09 PDF
SSMP Final - 09 PDF
JULY 2009
CITY OF
ANDERSON
MANAGEMENT PLAN
JULY 2009
BY:
PACE
ENGINEERING
REDDING, CALIFORNIA
I.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. List of Abbreviations/Acronyms
II. Executive Summary
III. Sewer Collection System Overview
IV. SSMP Contact List
V. Sewer System Management Plan
CHAPTER 1. Goal
1.1 Goal
CHAPTER 2. Organizational Structure
2.1 State WDRs
2.2 Organizational Chart
CHAPTER 3. Legal Authority
3.1 State WDRs
3.2 Compliance Summary
CHAPTER 4. Operations and Maintenance
4.1 State WDRs
4.2 Collection System Maps and Information
4.3 Preventive Operation and Maintenance
4.4 Rehabilitation and Replacement Plan
4.5 Staff Training
4.6 Major Equipment and Critical Spare Parts Inventories
CHAPTER 5. Design and Performance
5.1 State WDRs
5.2 Design Standards
5.3 Inspection and Testing Standards
CHAPTER 6. Overflow Emergency Response Plan
6.1 State WDRs
6.2 Summary of Sewer Overflow Response
6.3 Notification
6.4 A Program for Overflow Response
6.5 Procedures for Prompt Notification
CHAPTER 6. Overflow Emergency Response Plan
6.6 Ensure Staff Aware, Follow, and Trained
6.7 Traffic and Crowd Control and Other Activities
6.8 Program to Ensure Spill Containment, Prevention, and Abatement
CHAPTER 7. Fats, Oils, and Grease Program
7.1 State WDRs
7.2 FOG Control Program Determination
7.3 Public Outreach
7.4 FOG Disposal
7.5 Legal Authority
7.6 Requirements for Grease Removal Devices
7.7 Inspection Authority
7.8 Areas Subject to FOG Blockages and Cleaning
7.9 Source Control Measures
7.10 Construction Standards
CHAPTER 8. System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan
8.1 State WDRs
8.2 Background
8.3 Evaluation
8.4 Design Criteria
8.5 Capacity Enhancement Measures (Capital Improvement Plan)
8.6 Schedule
CHAPTER 9. Monitoring and Program Modification
9.1 State WDRs
9.2 Performance Measures
9.3 Historical Performance Data
9.4 Baseline Performance
9.5 Performance Monitoring and Program Changes
9.6 SSMP Updates
CHAPTER 10. SSMP Program Audits
10.1 State WDRs
10.2 SSMP Audit Schedule and Procedures
CHAPTER 11. Communication Program
11.1 State WDRs
11.2 Communication Program Discussion
CITY OF ANDERSON
SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN
JULY 2009
I. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
Certain terms and abbreviations have been used in this report for convenience. Definitions are as
follows:
AD As Developed
ADWF Average dry weather flow. This is the average rate of wastewater flow during the
summer months.
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand
CCTV Closed-Circuit Television
CIP Capital Improvement Plan
City City of Anderson
CM Corrective Maintenance
COA City of Anderson
CWEA California Water Environment Association
ERP Emergency Response Plan
FOG Fats, Oils, and Grease
GPAD Gallons per acre per day
GPCD Gallons per capita per day
GPD Gallons per day
GPM Gallons per minute
HE Household Equivalent
HP Horsepower
I&I Infiltration and inflow
LAFCO Local Agency Formation Commission
LRO Legally Responsible Officer
LRO Legally Responsible Officer
LS Lift Station
MG Million gallons
MGD Millions gallons per day
MRP Monitoring and Reporting Program
On May 2, 2006, the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted
Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements (State WDRs) Order No. 2006-0003 for all
publicly owned sanitary sewer collection systems. The purpose of the State WDRs is to prevent
sewer system overflows (SSO). An SSO occurs when sewage backs up onto public right-of-way
and/or private property because sewer lines are blocked, clogged, or otherwise obstructed; refer
to Section I List of Abbreviations/Acronyms for a more specific definition. The State WDRs
require publicly owned collection systems to prevent SSOs, comply with reporting requirements,
and implement a Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP). The City sewer collection system is
shown on Plate 1, contained in the back of this plan, and described further in Chapter 4 of this
document.
As required by the State WDRs, the City began electronic reporting of sewer overflows to the
State on-line database in September 2008. Section IV Contact List contains a list of Legally
Responsible Officers and data submitters for the City, who are authorized to submit the required
regulatory reports and subsequently certify the accuracy of the reports.
This SSMP was prepared in compliance with the State WDRs and provides a plan and schedule
to properly manage, operate, and maintain all parts of the sanitary sewer system with the intent
of reducing and preventing SSOs. The State WDRs specify the dates by which each SSMP
component must be completed and require the City Council to approve the Development Plan
and Schedule for preparing the SSMP, and certify compliance of the final SSMP. The City
SSMP Development Plan and Schedule was adopted by the City Council on May 20, 2009. A
copy of the City Council resolution is included in Section V, Chapter 12, of this document. This
completed final SSMP was adopted by the City Council at the July 21, 2009 council hearing. A
copy of the resolution certifying compliance of the final SSMP is also included in Chapter 12 of
this document. The plan is updated periodically with updated documentation noted on the
introductory pages of the plan.
This SSMP provides a general description of how the City complies with the various provisions
of the State WDRs and provides references to supporting documents. Some support materials,
such as large format drawings, relational databases, and voluminous documents, may not be
included in the SSMP. In these cases, a reference will be provided within the SSMP that
indicates the type, owner, and location of these support materials.
In 2009, the City of Anderson Sewer System consisted of about 170,000 feet of collection sewers
and 35,100 feet of 12- to 36-inch main interceptor sewers (see Table 1). A plan of the City of
Anderson wastewater collection system is shown on Plate 1. Collection sewers are generally
4 to 10 inches in diameter and are used to collect wastewater from the building laterals. The
main branches of the collection system, typically called trunk or interceptor sewers, convey the
wastewater to the treatment facility. In addition, the system contains approximately
747 manholes.
Knight Lane Lift Station is a new lift station that was completed in late 2006, by the developer of
the Homewood Estates. It consists of a screening manhole up-stream of the 6-foot diameter wet
well. Two rail-mounted, submersible pumps with an effective capacity of 200 GPM are located
in the wet well. This lift station was designed to serve approximately 200 HEs initially, but it
was designed to accommodate larger pumps in the future in order to increase the lift station’s
capacity for anticipated future development northwest of the City.
FORCE MAINS
Percent
Diameter Length
Length (feet) of
(in) (miles)
System
6 2,155 0.41 77.0%
8 534 0.10 19.1%
Uknown 111 0.02 4.0%
Total 2,800 0.5
7/17/2009
TABLE 2
CITY OF ANDERSON
2009 SSMP REPORT
LIFT STATION DESIGN CAPACITIES
(1)
Based on field pump tests performed March 8, 2006. Effective capacity is the pumping capacity of one pump, and assumes
that the second pump may be out of service.
7/17/2009
Silvergate Lift Station is a prefabricated private lift station with two rail-mounted 15-HP pumps.
The effective capacity of the pumping facility is approximately 200 GPM. This lift station is
intended to be a temporary lift station that will serve approximately 200 HEs. It is anticipated by
year 2026 this lift station will be abandoned, once a future interceptor sewer is constructed.
Manter Lift Station consists of a 4-foot diameter wet well and two 2-HP submersible pumps.
The lift station serves approximately 29 HEs in the Manter Drive area and has an effective
pumping capacity of approximately 250 GPM. Electrical controls are contained next to the wet
well in a stand-alone electrical panel. The lift station discharge piping does not contain a check
valve or isolation valves.
Timber Lane Lift Station is a wet well type lift station that serves approximately 125 HEs on and
around the Timber Lane area. The lift station consists of a 6-foot diameter wet well manhole that
is located off of Timber Lane on City property. Two submersible sewage pumps, each with an
Stingy Lane Lift Station was constructed in 2000 as a part of the Riverside Sewer and Storm
Drain Project. The lift station consists of a screening manhole up-stream of the 22-foot deep wet
well. Two rail-mounted, submersible pumps with an effective capacity of 800 GPM are located
in the wet well. The lift station currently serves approximately 160 HEs.
All of the City lift stations are provided with high wet well level alarms, low level alarms, and
pump failure alarms that send a telephone signal to Cal Safety, who in turn notifies the operator
on-call of the nature of the failure. Furthermore, all lift stations are equipped with manual
transfer stations which allow the City’s portable generators to be safely connected to the lift
stations during a power failure.
CITY OF ANDERSON
CITY COUNCIL: Contact through Assistant City Clerk’s office 530-378-6646
Mayor, Keith Webster
Vice Mayor, Butch Schaefer
Councilman, James Yarbrogh
Councilwoman, Norma Comnick
Councilwoman, Melissa Hunt
CITY MANAGER: Dana Shigley 530-378-6646
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: Jeff Kiser 530-378-6636
DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: Kevin Kidd 530-378-6636
CHIEF PLANT OPERATOR: Phil DeBlasio 530-378-6665
ALARM COMPANY
CALIFORNIA SAFETY COMPANY: 530-243-2521
SHASTA COUNTY
SHASTA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 530-225-5787
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD REGION 5: 530-224-4845
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES: 1-800-852-7550
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME: 916-445-0380
WATER RESOURCES COUNTROL BOARD WEB SITE: www.swrcb.ca.gov/ciwqs
CHAPTER 1 - GOAL
This chapter provides the goals for the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) and complies
with section D13 (i) of the State WDRs, included in Appendix A.
1.1. Goal
The goal of the SSMP is to provide a plan and schedule to properly manage, operate, and
maintain all parts of the sanitary sewer system. This will help reduce and prevent sanitary sewer
overflows (SSOs), as well as mitigate any SSOs that do occur within the City service area.
As the overall management document for the sewer collection system, the SSMP also supports
the following goals included in the City Public Works Department Strategy:
The City of Anderson Public Works Department is responsible for these collection system
management goals:
This chapter describes the City organizational structure for developing and implementing the
SSMP and the chain of communication for reporting and responding to overflows. The
information presented complies with section D13 (ii) of the State WDRs, included in
Appendix A.
The City Public Works Department is responsible for construction, design, operation, and
maintenance of the sewer system shown in Plate 1 (located at the end of this report). The
management, administrative, and maintenance positions responsible for implementing specific
measures in the SSMP program are outlined in Figure 2.1. An updated list of names and phone
numbers for specific staff involved with implementing the SSMP is included in Section IV,
Contact List.
Authorized Representatives
The Chief Treatment Plant Operator is the Legally Responsible Officers (LROs) for the City’s
sewer system and is authorized to certify all electronic reports submitted to the California State
Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) or Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB).
The City’s Public Works Department provides support in preparing and implementing SSMP
sections.
The chain of communication for SSO response is shown in Figure 2.2. The internal decision
matrix used to decide when to follow State WDR reporting requirements is shown in Figure 2.3.
The general response procedure begins when the City receives notification of the SSO. The
Chief Treatment Plant Operator coordinates with the Standby Response Team to assign the
crews necessary to investigate, assess, contain, and correct the reported SSO. When the SSO
reports are completed, they are submitted to the SWRCB or RWQCB by the data submitters
listed in the contact list (Section IV) and the reports certified by the LRO. For more information
on reporting sewer system overflows, refer to Section V, Chapter 6, Overflow Emergency
Response Plan.
This chapter of the SSMP discusses the City’s legal authority, including its Municipal Code and
agreements with other agencies. The information presented complies with section D13 (iii) of
the State WDRs, included in Appendix A. This section also cross references the legal authority
required for portions of section D13 (vii) of the State WDRs.
For section D13 (iii) of the State WDRs, the City must demonstrate, through sanitary sewer
system use ordinances, service agreements, or other legally binding procedures, that it possesses
the necessary legal authority to do the following:
a) Prevent illicit discharges into its sanitary sewer system (examples may include
Inflow/Infiltration (I/I), storm water, chemical dumping, unauthorized debris, and cut
roots, etc.).
b) Require that sewers and connections be properly designed and constructed;
c) Ensure access for maintenance, inspection, or repairs for portions of the lateral owned or
maintained by the City.
d) Limit the discharge of FOG and other debris that may cause blockages.
e) Enforce any violation of its sewer ordinances.
In addition, for section D13 (vii) of the State WDRs the City must demonstrate as appropriate:
The City of Anderson Chief Treatment Plant Operator, has reviewed the City’s Municipal Code
Chapters 13.76, 13.80, and 13.88 and has confirmed that the current codes demonstrate the
proper legal authority to operate, maintain, and enforce the City’s sewer system.
This chapter of the SSMP discusses the City’s Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Procedures,
including its Rehabilitation and Replacement Asset Management Program. The information
presented complies with section D13 (iv) of the State WDRs, included in Appendix A.
The SSMP must include those elements listed below that are appropriate and applicable to the
City’s system:
a) Maintain an up-to-date map of the sanitary sewer system, showing all gravity line segments
and manholes, pumping facilities, pressure pipes and valves, and applicable storm water
conveyance facilities.
b) Describe routine preventive operation and maintenance activities by staff and Contractors,
including a system for scheduling regular maintenance and cleaning of the sanitary sewer
system with more frequent cleaning and maintenance targeted at known problem areas. The
Preventative Maintenance program should have a system to document scheduled and
conducted activities, such as work orders.
c) Develop a rehabilitation and replacement (R&R) plan to identify and prioritize system
deficiencies and implement short-term and long-term rehabilitation actions to address each
deficiency. The program should include regular visual and TV inspections of manholes and
sewer pipes, and a system for ranking the condition of sewer pipes and scheduling
rehabilitation. R&R should focus on sewer pipes that are at risk of collapse or prone to more
frequent blockages due to pipe defects. Finally, the replacement R&R plan should include a
The City has a Geographical Information System (GIS) that includes the information for its
wastewater collection system assets including: gravity line segments, manholes, pumping
facilities, and pressure pipes (force mains). The City is currently gathering information in its
GIS for its storm drainage system. The GIS information is available to appropriate City staff.
The field crews use hard copy maps that are produced using the GIS. Map corrections are noted
by field crews and submitted to the Wastewater Supervisor. The Wastewater Supervisor submits
the corrections to the Public Works Director, and is then given to ENPLAN Inc., the City’s GIS
consultant to be entered into the City’s GIS mapping. Maps are updated annually.
Reactive maintenance activities in the sewer system include investigation and response to any
complaints regarding a manhole overflow, missing or shifted manhole covers, manhole covers
that are noisy, residential plumbing troubles, pump station malfunction, and sewer odor, etc.
Sewer complaints received by the Public Works Department are investigated and the appropriate
action is taken to resolve the source of the problem.
Preventive Maintenance
The City prioritizes its preventative maintenance activities in the separated sewer system based
on service requests (customer complaints), historical knowledge, experience, and the City’s
OASIS Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Program® data. The preventative maintenance program
includes hot spot cleaning, routine system-wide cleaning, root control, FOG maintenance, and
regular maintenance of pump stations.
The City’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for cleaning gravity sewers in the sewer system
is included as Appendix C. Along with the SOPs, sewer maintenance crews utilize maintenance
feedback forms to document the level of debris found in pipes during maintenance activities.
Hot Spot Cleaning - The City’s Sewer Collection System Department and Treatment Plant
Division have a hot spot cleaning program for sewer system assets that have been identified
through historic knowledge and the OASIS® data to be either recurring problem areas or
“critical” areas. The critical areas, which include facilities near creeks, drainages, and schools,
could be severely impacted in the event of an SSO.
When an asset has been identified by the Chief Plant Operator or a Supervisor and/or Lead
Worker in the collection system as being a recurring maintenance problem or located in a
“critical” area, the asset is placed on a “Scheduled Maintenance” list within OASIS®
maintenance program.
Routine Maintenance - The periodic system wide sewer cleaning program will include the
following:
Root Control
Root intrusion is a common problem in the City, particularly in older residential areas with
mature trees. Mains with a history of root problems are typically cleaned on a regular
schedule. If a number of pipes in an area of the City require frequent cleaning or OASIS®
data begins showing an increase in root related maintenance, the area is submitted to the
Public Works Department to be evaluated for a possible chemical root control project.
The root control project “treats” root problem areas by contracting a root control company
that injects the pipes with herbicidal foam. The herbicidal foam kills the roots and slows
future growth.
Staff will use sewer crew feedback in the future to evaluate the effectiveness of mechanical
and chemical root cleaning and look for ways to optimize and integrate these efforts. If root
problems cause structural failure, these locations are submitted to the Public Works
Department Division to be incorporated in the annual R&R project.
Based on historical knowledge and OASIS® data, areas of the City sewer system that have
recurring blockages caused by FOG are placed on scheduled maintenance and jet cleaned
regularly. Staff will use the sewer crew feedback in the future to evaluate the effectiveness
of FOG cleaning efforts and look for ways to optimize and integrate these efforts.
The City conducts CCTV inspection as part of inspection, maintenance, and condition
assessment activities. Occasionally before and typically after a corrective maintenance
project has been completed, CCTV inspection is performed as a quality control measure for
the corrective maintenance project. Also, after a blockage is removed, a CCTV inspection is
performed on the sewer pipe that experienced the problem. The post-blockage inspection
allows the collection system department to evaluate the effectiveness of the cleaning
operation, assess whether scheduled maintenance is needed, adjust the frequency of
scheduled maintenance, and inspect pipelines for structural defects.
The City inspects all sewer segments via CCTV every 10 years (i.e., 10% of lines annually)
for both periodic condition assessment and for follow-up on surcharging and SSO events.
Defect information is loaded into the City’s OASIS® program. Perceived defects are
addressed by maintenance, in-house repair, or possible capital improvement activities.
Collection system staff performs a daily inspection of the City’s pump stations to assess the
operation of the pumps, buildings, and wet wells. Routine maintenance procedures vary
from station to station. Maintenance strategies are based on knowledge of unique problems,
inspection observations, and manufacturers’ specifications for the equipment at each sanitary
sewer pump station. The routine maintenance tasks are specific to each individual pump
station.
Corrective Maintenance
Collection system staff performs most of its corrective maintenance and asset rehabilitation
activities internally. This includes most gravity sewer repairs and repairing pump station
assets.
General
The City’s goal is to inspect the condition of its gravity sewers on a ten-year cycle. This
information is used as the basis for the R&R program. The information gathered during the
condition assessment will be used to select individual gravity sewers for
repair/rehabilitation/replacement. Infrastructure R&R projects will be prioritized based on a
combination of their relative criticality and condition, with highly critical portions of the system
being replaced prior to failing while less critical facilities are replaced as they approach the end
of their useful life.
The City plans bi-annual projects for R&R of its sanitary sewer system. Current projects are
included in the Master Sewer Plan completed March in 2007. The funds that support the Capital
In most cases, equipment and operations training in both the Field Services and Plant Services
Divisions is initially provided by the vendor or manufacturer of the equipment. Ongoing
technical training is provided through on-the-job training and rotation among the different
maintenance crews and equipment. The City also relies on regional and statewide training
available through seminars and conferences such as seminars put on by the CWEA. The SSO
Emergency Response Plan is reviewed annually and training documented. Additional training
will be provided as the need arises.
Contractor qualifications will be reviewed prior to work performed. The City Standard
Specifications require that all Contractors and Subcontractors be experienced with sanitary sewer
work and that they fully comply with all laws, regulations, and standards governing sewer work,
sanitation, and public health.
The City purchased a 3,000 PSI hydro-flush truck with 800-gallon vacuum storage tank in 2008.
This equipment is capable of flushing sewers from 6 to 36 inches in diameter and a maximum of
500 feet in length.
Currently, the City owns a CCTV vehicle equipped with a track mounted 6- and 8-inch color
video camera with swiveling head for inspecting laterals. The CCTV vehicle includes a DVD
recorder. The track-mounted camera has a maximum inspection distance of 1,000 feet.
The pump stations have either gravity bypasses or have redundant pumps. All lift stations have
generator transfer switches that can be used to attach portable generators in case of power failure.
The City has stockpiled critical control panel electrical components and pump replacement parts
This chapter of the SSMP identifies the design and performance provisions used by the sanitary
sewer system and complies with section D13 (v) of the State WDRs, included in Appendix A.
Section D13 (v) of the State WDRs requires the SSMP to identify the following:
a) Design and construction standards and specifications for the installation of new sanitary
sewer systems, pump stations, and other appurtenances; and for the rehabilitation and
repair of existing sanitary sewer systems.
b) Procedures and standards for inspecting and testing the installation of new sewers,
pumps, and other appurtenances and for rehabilitation and repair projects.
The City Public Works Department (PWD) has two published documents that provide guidance
for planners, engineers, and construction personnel for its sewer system: The City of Anderson
Construction Standards (CS), dated April 2007; and the City of Redding (COR) 2007
Construction Standards. The latest versions of these two published documents, and any addenda,
are hereby included in the City’s SSMP by reference.
The CS are periodically updated as changes are developed. These changes are posted on the City
of Anderson and/or the City of Redding websites. Every few years, these ad hoc changes will be
consolidated into an updated document that will be published to replace the previous CS edition.
A third reference for the City’s sewer system is the City’s current (March 2007) Master Sewer
Plan. The City’s Sewer Master Plan is used as a guide to estimate future impacts on existing
collection system facilities based on the City’s predicted growth rate. This plan can also be
referenced to consider collection system improvements (proposed sewer segments, lift stations,
etc.) for estimated future growth. The City’s Master Sewer Plan is updated every 5 to 10 years
depending on actual growth rates and patterns.
The City’s CS are routinely referred to in construction documents to provide quality standards
for all construction in the sewer system. It is utilized both for capital improvement projects and
for development-related infrastructure projects. The quality control of the document is managed
by the City of Anderson and the City of Redding a DOU public works departments. The CS
includes testing standards for pipe installation. Sewer system construction is overseen in the
field by City Public Works inspectors for sewer capital improvement projects.
This chapter of the SSMP provides an overview of the City’s emergency response procedures for
sewer overflows. The information presented complies with section D13 (vi) of the State WDRs,
included in Appendix A.
Section D13 (vi) of the State WDRs requires that the City develop and implement an overflow
emergency response plan that identifies measures to protect public health and the environment.
At a minimum, this plan must include the following:
a) Proper notification procedures so that the primary responders and regulatory agencies are
informed of all SSOs in a timely manner.
b) A program to ensure an appropriate response to all overflows.
c) Procedures to ensure prompt notification to appropriate regulatory agencies and other
potentially affected entities (e.g. health agencies, Regional Water Boards, water
suppliers, etc.) of all SSOs that potentially affect public health or reach the waters of the
State in accordance with the Monitoring and Reporting Program (MRP) of the State
WDRs. All SSOs shall be reported in accordance with this MRP, the California Water
Code, other State Law, and other applicable Regional Water Board WDRs or National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. The SSMP
should identify the officials who will receive immediate notification.
d) Procedures to ensure that appropriate staff and contractor personnel are aware of and
follow the Emergency Response Plan and are appropriately trained.
e) Procedures to address emergency operations, such as traffic and crowd control and other
necessary response activities.
f) A program to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to contain and prevent the
discharge of untreated and partially treated wastewater to waters of the United States and
to minimize or correct any adverse impact on the environment resulting from the SSOs,
including such accelerated or additional monitoring as may be necessary to determine the
nature and impact of the discharge.
The City’s overflow response plan is described in the Sanitary Sewer Overflow and Backup
Response Plan (SSOBRP) for the City of Anderson dated February 26, 2006, created by David
Patzer of Risk Management Solutions (see Appendix B).
This document includes the information required by section D13 (vi) of the State WDRs.
6.3 Notification
Where appropriate, the document includes notification procedures so that the primary responders
and regulatory agencies are informed of all SSOs in a timely manner. This includes procedures
needed to comply with the February 2008 amendment to the State WDRs which requires 2-hour
notifications of Category 1 spills and 24-hour certifications of the 2-hour notifications.
Figure 2.3 outlines the City spill notification decision tree and is included as the SSOBRP in
Appendix B.
City staff is trained throughout the year on sewer overflow response procedures. The training
includes field staff response activities, regulatory reporting requirements, and the City
procedures included in the SSOBRP. The specific program to ensure an appropriate response to
all overflows includes the existing training efforts and the new training efforts for the notification
and enforcement procedures developed as part of the SSMP.
The SSOBRP (See Appendix B) includes procedures for prompt notification, including the
notification decision tree, shown in Figure 2.3. In addition, City staff receives training regarding
these procedures and new notification requirements. The officials who receive immediate
notification are included in the SSOBRP.
Appropriate City staff are trained in, aware of, and follow the Emergency Response Plan.
The SSOBRP has been updated, where necessary, to include procedures to address emergency
operations, such as traffic and crowd control and other necessary response activities.
City staff receives on-the-job training regarding reasonable steps that should be taken to contain
and prevent the discharge of untreated and partially treated wastewater to waters of the United
States and to minimize or correct any adverse impacts on the environment, resulting from the
SSOs. Training will include such accelerated or additional monitoring as may be necessary to
determine the nature and impact of the discharge.
This chapter of the SSMP provides a description of the FOG Program for the SSMP and
complied with Section D13 (vii), of the State WDRs, included in Appendix A.
The City is required by Section D13 (vi), of the State WDRs, to evaluate its service area to
determine whether a FOG control program is needed. If FOG is found to be a problem, the City
must prepare and implement a FOG source control program to reduce the amount of these
a) An implementation plan and schedule for a public education outreach program that
promotes proper disposal of FOG.
b) A plan and schedule for the disposal of FOG generated within the sanitary sewer system
service area. This may include a list of acceptable disposal facilities and/or additional
facilities needed to adequately dispose of FOG generated within a sanitary sewer system
service area.
c) The legal authority to prohibit discharges to the system and identify measures to prevent
SSOs and blockages caused by FOG.
d) Requirements to install grease removal devices (such as traps or interceptors) design
standards for the grease removal devices, maintenance requirements, requirements for
best management practices, record keeping, and reporting requirements.
e) Authority to inspect grease producing facilities, enforcement authorities, and whether the
City has sufficient staff to inspect and enforce the FOG ordinance.
f) An identification of sewer system sections subject to FOG blockages and establish a
cleaning maintenance schedule for each section.
g) Development and implementation of source control measures, for all sources of FOG
discharged to the sewer system, for each sewer system section identified in (f) above.
The City has implemented the FOG Control Program in an effort to reduce SSOs resulting from
grease blockages. The FOG program will continue as required by the State WDRs along with
additional efforts described later in this chapter.
Many of the elements of the City’s FOG program are already in place as part of the City’s
routine sewer system maintenance. The City has determined that existing legal elements were
adequate for the authority to inspect grease producing facilities and to prohibit discharges.
Each element will describe the SSMP FOG Control Plan requirements, what the City is currently
doing and the City’s plan.
The OASIS® program has utilized a CMMS to track areas of the City that experience FOG
blockages and then schedule more frequent cleaning in those areas.
The public education component consists of developing a plan and implementation schedule for
FOG control, public education, and outreach. The outreach plan is implemented on an ongoing
basis and includes distribution of FOG Program materials to restaurants and commercial
businesses and development of informational brochures and flyers. The City conducts local
FOG outreach on an on-going basis. The City distributes public service announcements,
informational materials at plan-check counters, utility bill inserts, informational materials at
public events, and door hangers.
The City FOG disposal plan is conducted on an on-going basis. The plan includes disposal at
landfills for small quantities of grease, disposal at Household Hazardous Waste Facilities for
The City’s sewer use ordinance (13.76.010) provides legal authority to prohibit illegal
discharges, FOG blockages, and prevent sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). The City’s current
legal authority, which is based on the 2001 California Plumbing Code Sections 1009.0
and 1009.k, has some specific legal language with respect to FOG control in the Municipal Code.
Sewer Ordinance Sections 13.76.080 and 13.76.090: “prohibits oil and grease discharge into the
sewer at greater than 40 mg/l and grease trap shall be provided when, in the opinion of the
department they are necessary for the proper handling of waste containing grease”.
The City intends to supplement the existing legal authority with additional regulations based on
the 2001 California Plumbing Code Section 1009.0 and 1009.1 for newly constructed and newly
permitted facilities, the City has standardized the requirement for the installation of grease
removal devices (trap or interceptor) for food service establishments. Additionally, any older
FOG producing facilities that do not have a grease removal device that undergo a renovation or
change of owner ship shall install one. The size and type of grease removal device are also
predicated on the flow volume and type of the business. The location for the grease removal
device installation will be standardized by California Plumbing Code Section 1009.0 and 1009.1
(see Construction Standards for size determination)
The City requires food service establishments to install grease removal devices and has
developed a means to standardize their installation. One of the main components for controlling
FOG from nonresidential facilities is the requirement for installing FOG removal devices.
The City currently has the legal authority to inspect and enforce FOG noncompliance. The
City’s Municipal Code (13.76.090) contains language that prohibits the discharge of any
substance that can create a public nuisance.
The City’s Municipal Code and Restaurant Permit Program will grant the City’s Collection
Department the authority to inspect FOG producing facilities and enforce non-compliant
facilities. The inspection and public outreach of food service establishments in the identified
“hot spot” areas will be a critical component of the City’s source control program for FOG. The
foodservice establishments will be required to maintain a regular cleaning schedule for its grease
removing device (either a grease trap or interceptor) and must be able to furnish proof upon
request. The City’s Municipal Code also grants the City the legal authority to prohibit illegal
discharges, FOG blockages, and prevent sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). The City’s Collection
Supervisor will determine the sources of FOG blockages. Subsequently, the Collection
Supervisor will inspect the targeted locations/facilities to determine if one, or combinations of
the following remedies are required: enforcement actions, increased maintenance by the
business, or public outreach and education. Enforcement is conducted as needed in response to
problems identified by the City’s PWD and Wastewater Division.
The City is required to identify locations of FOG blockages and establishing a routine
maintenance schedule to avoid SSOs. The City has identified the locations that routinely contain
heavy concentrations of FOG, which require routine cleaning of the sewer lines. The City is
The City’s Wastewater Division Manager will be working with the field maintenance crew to
distribute or hand out FOG door hangers to the neighborhoods where they respond to FOG
blockage problems. The City is targeting the fall of 2009 to begin distributing FOG door
hangers and flyers in the mail with billing invoices, and will continue annually. In addition, the
City’s OASIS® computerized maintenance program will be regularly updated to identify areas
of the sewer collection system subject to FOG blockages and includes those areas in the Targeted
Maintenance program.
The City is required to develop and implement source control measures for FOG control.
The City’s current FOG source control program consists of public outreach and education, the
requirement to install grease removal devices for new businesses that produce grease, and tenants
who make major improvements to their site or change ownership. The public outreach and
education program includes distributing FOG BMPs to food service establishments, mail inserts,
and door hangers.
The source control measures for the areas of the collection system that are subject to FOG
blockages include the various public outreach, enforcement, and maintenance activities described
previously in this chapter.
Administrative Authority
Requirements:
Oil and grease interceptors are required for industrial and commercial food establishments where
pretreatment of wastewater effluent is indicated as necessary to capture grease, oil, or food
solids.
This standard applies to all new construction, tenant improvements, remodels, and existing
systems which are in need of upgrading. OGI’s will be sized from industry submitted, certified
food preparation facility survey information. The sizing criteria will follow the Uniform
Plumbing Code (UPC), Appendix H. The interceptor size (in gallons) will be established by
formula, see below:
Sizing Criteria:
a) Parameters: the parameters for sizing a grease interceptor are hydraulic loading
and grease storage capacity, for one or more fixtures.
b) (Sizing Formula: the size of the interceptor shall be determined by the following
formula:
Number of Meals Peak per Hour * X Waste Flow Rate** X Retention Time # X
Storage Factor ## = (Interceptor Size Liquid Capacity)
# Retention Times:
Commercial kitchen waste dishwasher 2.5 hours
Single-service kitchen single serving 1.5 hours
## Storage Factors:
Fully equipped commercial kitchen 8.0 hours operation: 1
16.0 hours operation: 2
24.0 hours operation: 3
The minimum size OGI allowed by the City is 1,500 gallons. For very large
OGI requirements, the maximum size requirement will be established on a case by case
basis. Adjustments for extenuating circumstances will include establishment of an agreed
upon OGI maintenance (pumping) schedule between the facility owner/operator and the
City.
Design:
• All new construction and upgrades having an OGI requirement shall be constructed to
include a sample monitoring station.
• Facilities requiring installation of OGIs, and/or sample monitoring stations, shall install
units of approved designs on file with the City’s Construction Standards.
• If an existing undersized unit is structurally sound and installed properly, then, in lieu of
replacing it with a larger unit, the owner may choose to install an additional unit in series
with the existing unit to satisfy the total size capacity required.
• All required OGI’s shall be installed and properly maintained with all internal required
plumbing of proper design and length in place at all times.
This chapter of the SSMP presents the City’s System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan
that will determine hydraulic capacity of key sanitary sewer system elements for peak flow
conditions.
The SSMP must include those elements listed below that are appropriate and applicable to the
City’s system:
a) Evaluation: Actions needed to evaluate those portions of the sanitary sewer system that
are experiencing, or contributing to, a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) discharge caused by
hydraulic deficiency. The evaluation must provide estimates of peak flows (including
flows from SSOs that escape the system) associated with conditions similar to those
causing overflow events, estimates of the capacity of key system components, hydraulic
deficiencies (including components of the system with limiting capacity) and the major
sources that contribute to the peak flows associated with overflow events.
b) Design Criteria: Where design criteria does not exist, or are deficient, undertake the
evaluation identified in (a) above to establish appropriate design criteria.
c) Capacity Enhancement Measures: The steps needed to establish a short and long term
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to address identified hydraulic deficiencies, including
prioritization, alternatives analysis, and schedules. The CIP may include increases in
pipe sizes, inflow/infiltration (I/I) reduction, increases and redundancy in pumping
capacity and storage facilities. The CIP shall include an implementation schedule and
shall identify sources of funding.
d) Schedule: The City shall develop a schedule of completion dates for all portions of the
capital improvement program developed in (a) – (c) above. This schedule shall be
reviewed and updated consistent with the SSMP Review and Update Requirements as
described in Section D14.
The sanitary sewer system that serves the City of Anderson is described in Section III Sewer
Collection System Overview of the SSMP, and shown on Plate 1. The City’s service area is
divided into 92 separate service area basins. There are 43 basins that are currently served by the
City’s existing collection system. The City’s planning department indicates that over the next
20 years, an additional 15 service area basins have the potential of connecting to the City’s
collection system. The remaining 34 service area basins are within the City’s sphere of influence
and were identified by the City’s general plan as possible future growth areas beyond 20 years
(i.e., ultimate growth).
The wastewater from 6 of the existing basins is pumped by individual pump stations and the
remaining existing basins gravity flows directly and/or indirectly into City’s interceptor sewers.
The 92 separate sewer basins are presented in Table 8.1, which is taken from the City’s 2007
Master Sewer Plan.
8.3 Evaluation
The actions needed to evaluate those portions of the sanitary sewer system that are experiencing
or contributing to an SSO discharge caused by hydraulic deficiency are described herein.
City staff indicates that over the past five years (2004 – 2009) there have not been any SSOs
within the City of Anderson collection system. However, City staff have indicated that during
extreme wet weather conditions, some of the existing sewers along Ferry Street and Ventura
Street can encounter moderate surcharging conditions during peak wet weather flow (PWWF),
which may indicate a hydraulic capacity limitation in these sewers due to their flat grade.
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TABLE 8.1
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SEWER BASIN TABULATION TABLE*
(1)
175 HEs and 44 AC (for I&I) transferred from 1A to 13 - Phase 1— The Vineyards connecting to this Service Area,
as well as 136 HEs and 89 AC from 1A for Pleasant Hills Development.
(2)
This Service area will required special consideration if it is annexed.
(3)
The ADWF is reduced by 2/3 and then added to the PWWF to remove the summer I&I component from the ADWF.
(*) From 2007 City of Anderson Master Sewer Plan Table 9
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Evaluation of the City’s collection system for this SSMP report included a number of tasks.
Some of these evaluation components were taken from the City’s 2007 Master Sewer Plan. The
evaluation included the following tasks:
Compilation of the number of existing and future household equivalents (HEs) within
the City’s sphere of influence was estimated for the City’s Master Sewer Plan. A HE is
defined as the average dry weather sewage flow generated from a single-family dwelling
within the City of Anderson. Currently, it is estimated that the City contains roughly
4,550 HEs (see Table 8.1). Within the next twenty years the City’s planning department
has predicted a 4.4 percent annual growth rate resulting in an estimated 11,200 HEs by
Year 2027.
As a continuation of the City’s ongoing peak flow monitoring efforts, the City performed
a systematic flow measurement program in 2005 and 2006. The flow monitoring
consisted of measuring instantaneous wastewater flows at different monitoring station
manholes and lift stations during wet weather conditions to estimate I&I flow rates
within the collection system. The flow at each monitoring station was usually measured
over a period of about 5 to 10 minutes using a Flow Poke (a flow meter that can be
inserted into the sewer with a long handle). The collection system flows were measured
or observed at 19 strategic manholes disbursed throughout the Anderson Collection
System (see City of Anderson 2007 Master Sewer Plan Plate 1). In addition, pumping
times for several key lift stations were recorded during each monitoring event in order to
determine the flow through each lift station. The monitoring manholes and lift stations
were selected on the basis of upstream service area, historical observed sewer flows,
flow isolation, apparent surcharging of sewers, and sewer size.
Table 8.2 was taken from the City’s 2007 Sewer Master Plan and summarizes the dates,
rainfall amounts, and wastewater treatment plant flows of the City’s monitoring events.
A statistical interpretation of the rain amounts for these monitoring periods suggests that
the rainfall over a period of six days from December 22 to December 30, 2005, was a
one in 25-year occurrence. In other words, over a six-day period, an observer would
probably record that much rainfall (11.35 inches) once every 25 years within the City of
Anderson. Correspondingly, this monitoring event also corresponded to record
treatment plant flows, suggesting historical collection system flows. It was this rainfall
recurrence period that was used for the Master Plan I&I rates and also for this SSMP
report.
The primary indication of the severity of the City’s I&I conditions is the magnitude of
the flows measured at the treatment plant. The dry weather peak instantaneous flow at
the Anderson Treatment Plant is estimated at 2.4 MGD, and at night the treatment plant
would expect to receive half of that flow or 0.69 MGD. During the December 30 to
December 31, 2005 flow monitoring, the treatment plant peak flow was estimated at
5.9 MGD. This flow was similar to the previous historical peak instantaneous flow at
the plant, recorded in January 1997. During the monitoring period (11 p.m. to 4 a.m.),
the I&I component observed at the plant is estimated to have been 4.3 MGD.
A summary of the flow-monitoring data that was performed in 2005 and 2006, is
presented in Table 8.2. Columns 3 and 4 indicate the estimated sewered area, in acres,
for each monitoring sub-area during each monitoring event. Columns 11 and 12 show
the estimated net wet weather flow per sub-area per monitoring event. The net flow
value is the flow measured at the monitoring station less any flow(s) measured upstream
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20)
MAY 19 '05 DEC 31 '05 Estimated Monitored Monitored Measured I&I Rates Estimated Peak Plant Flow
Monitoring Sub-service Area Upstream Upstream Net WWF WWF Net WWF per Sub Area 5/19/2005 12/31/2005
Station(2) Test Direction May 19 '05 Dec 31 '05 Mon. Station Mon. Station Street DWF per May 19 '05 Dec 31 '05 MAY 19 '05 DEC 31 '05 Extrapolated 2300-5000 5000-10000 >10000 `
(Ac) (Ac) Sub-area (GPM) (GPM) (GPM) (GPM) GPM GPAD GPAD GPM GPAD GPAD GPAD GPAD
(2) (PF =3.85/2.58) MGD MGD MGD
1A SW 29.2 34.8 1C Pinion Avenue 7 50 7 -5 7 345 500 0 0
SE 6.3 6.3 west of Spruce 8 5 8 5 8 1833 2,700 5 1,100
1B S 80.1 80.1 1A 1A Bruce & 119 365 104 310 104 1870 2,800 310 5,600 0.446
SW 2.7 2.7 Albert Street - 5 0 5 0 0 0 5 2,600 0.007
1C SW 13.9 Spruce Drive - 50 - 50 - - - 50 5,200 0.072
SE 15.3 south of Pinion - 5 - 5 - - - 5 500
2B SE 53.2 58.9 OBS 2 OBS 2 Barney 22 40 22 36 22 595 900 36 900
3A SW 100.7 100.7 Center & 107 156 107 156 107 1530 2,300 156 2,200
NW 3.1 3.1 North Street 1 1 1 1 1 464 700 1 500
4E NW 0.7 0.7 4B 4B MD on westside of 8 12 8 12 8 16000 23,800 12 23,800 0.017
SE 23.7 23.7 School & Silver St 15 22 15 22 15 911 1,400 22 1,400
SW 15.3 15.3 4D 4D 47 50 0 50 0 0 0 0 0
4A SW (1) (1) 4A* 4A* MH on east side of - - - - - - - - -
NW 79.5 79.5 4B 4B School & Silver St 70 405 39 316 39 706 1,100 227 4,100 0.327
4B SW 4.0 4.0 4C 4C Fairgrounds & First 30 88 -15 -10 0 0 0 0 0
NE 1.9 1.9 1 1 7 1 7 5305 7,900 1 800
4D SW 5.5 5.5 School Street 47 50 47 50 47 12305 18,300 50 13,100 0.072
4C NW 24.5 24.5 Silver & Briggs 32 86 32 86 32 1881 2,800 86 5,100 0.124
SW 25.5 25.5 13 12 13 12 13 734 1,100 12 700
5 SW 25.0 25 Childress 4 6 4 6 4 230 300 6 300
NW 5.6 5.6 NW of Balls Ferry 5 7 5 7 5 1289 1,900 7 1,900
6 SW 34.5 34.5 3A 3 North Street & 240 350 132 194 132 8077 12,000 194 8,100 0.279
SE 23.5 23.5 Ventura 65 135 65 135 65 3492 5,200 135 8,300 0.194
7 NW 23.5 23.5 Cobblestone Loop 65 174 65 174 65 3977 5,900 174 10,700 0.251
SW 26.8 26.8 6 6 415 780 110 295 110 5910 8,800 295 15,800 0.425
8 NW 14.0 14.0 Stingy & 9 9 9 9 9 926 1,400 9 900
SW All flow merged into one zone Sharon - - - - - - - - -
9 SW 24.7 24.7 Stingy & 10 10 10 10 10 583 900 10 600
NW All flow merged into one Rupert - - - - - - - - -
SE zone - - - - 3 - - - -
10 SW 9.2 9.2 Lupine 3 5 3 5 3 467 700 5 800
SE 42.3 42.3 13 20 13 20 13 443 700 20 700
11 NW 63.0 63.0 Marmac & - 26 - 26 - - - 26 600
SW 14.9 14.9 Timber 5 5 5 5 5 484 700 5 500
12 NW 66.1 66.1 11 End of Rupert - 35 - 4 - - - 4 100
SW 51.7 51.7 at Trailer Park - 25 - 25 - - - 25 700
14 SW 13.4 13.4 Factory Outlets 1 1 1 1 1 107 200 1 100
S 5.9 5.9 10 3 10 3 10 2420 3,600 3 700
15 LS1 10.1 10.1 - Manter Near - 32 - 32 - - - 32 4,600 0.046
TOTAL 0.053 1.443 0.765 2.261
(1)
Did not monitor. The manhole is next to 4A* and the Sum of 4A* is the flow through this pipe.
(2)
See Plate 1 for monitoring locations
(*) TAKEN FROM THE CITY OF ANDERSON 2007 MASTER SEWER PLAN TABLE 4
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of that sub-service area. The measured I&I flow rates for each sub-area, shown in
Columns 14 and 17, were calculated by taking the measured flow and dividing it by the
sewer area in each monitored area. The extrapolated I&I values for the May 2005 event
are shown in Column 15 of Table 4 and are based on increasing the measured flows in
proportion to the I&I flow measured at the treatment plant during this monitoring event
and the December 31, 2005, peak flows at the plant.
During the peak weather monitoring events, there were no SSOs that occurred indicating
that the system appears to have the hydraulic capacity to transmit sewage flows during a
25 year interval rain event.
From the system monitoring, I&I rates were estimated for all of the active service basins.
As can be seen from Table 8.2, a number of the monitoring stations had extrapolated
values less than 1,500 GPAD indicating that the sewers in these areas appear to be
relatively tight. I&I rates in excess of 2,500 GPAD are considered high and indicate that
these sewers have defects that are sources for I&I and possible SSOs. Table 8.2
indicates there are 12 monitored areas that had average extrapolated I&I rates above
2,500 GPAD and out of these, four monitored areas (Stations 4E northwest,
4D southwest, 7 northwest, and 7 southwest) had I&I rates in excess of 10,000 GPAD,
indicating that these areas are potential sources for severe I&I. These 12 monitoring
areas represent about 2.26 MGD of I&I or about 87 percent of the peak I&I coming into
the treatment plant on December 31, 2005.
H2OMAP Sewer by MWHSoft was used to model the City’s collection system for the
2007 Master Sewer Plan. Three computer models were created for the City’s Master
Plan:
The Existing PWWF H2OMAP model was created using the existing Anderson
Interceptor Sewer Collection System. Interceptor or trunk sewers are the main branches
of the collection system, and they convey wastewater to the treatment plant facility from
the collector sewers. Trunk sewers are typically those sewers 10 inches and larger. City
“Record Drawings” of the existing trunk sewer collection system were used to confirm
collection system pipe size, slope, length, and material for input into the modeling
software. Sewage flow measurements taken during the flow-monitoring efforts for the
City’s Sewer Master Plan were then used as input into the H20MAP hydraulic model. Of
particular importance was the flow data obtained from December 30 to 31, 2005. During
this monitoring event, flows at the treatment plant exceeded 5.0 MGD which matches or
exceeds the previous historical peak at the plant. The December 2005 I&I monitoring
data was combined with estimated peak dry weather flows (PDWF) to create the
2006 PWWF model.
The 2006 PWWF model was then used as the basis for the 20-year model (i.e.,
Year 2026). The 2026 model includes estimated growth projections and locations
obtained from the City’s planning department. Future trunk sewers needed to serve the
future areas were determined and input into the model.
Finally, the Ultimate PWWF Model was created from the 20-year model. The ultimate
model was based on ultimate build out utilizing the City’s current (2006) general plan.
As indicated, the model I&I allowances were estimated by an analysis of the adjusted
monitoring station wet weather flows. It is possible that some of the City’s sewer mains
are impeded by roots, failing pipes, disconnected pipes, or other problems. However, the
model cannot determine the condition of the pipes and assumes that all sewer pipes have
free flow. As the City investigates the areas known to have high I&I, it may discover that
some of the sewer flows are impeded or have other problems not reflected by the model.
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TABLE 8.3
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HYDRAULIC MODEL SEWER CAPACITY AND FLOW SUMMARY
191 A17 A16 F414M F413M 18 E 128 0.0023 3.25 0.08 0.08 0.08 18" ( see 363 & 365).
193 A16 A15 F413M F412M 18 E 176 0.0023 3.25 1.23 3.28 3.71 0.11 Balls Ferry Interceptor
195 A13 A12 F411M F410M 21 E 618 0.0013 3.69 1.35 3.36 3.69 Balls Ferry Interceptor
197 A15 A14 F412M F418M 18 E 457 0.0028 3.59 1.27 3.31 3.71 0.06 Balls Ferry Interceptor
199 A12 A11 F410M E421M 21 E 746 0.0052 7.37 1.39 3.35 3.73 Balls Ferry Interceptor
205 G6 G5 G328M G325M 12 E 99 0.0066 1.87 0.47 0.47 0.44
207 H1 G4 G327M G326M 10 E 84 0.003 0.77 0.64 1.54 0.73 1.91 1.25 15 2.35 12 1.30 Anderson Creek 10"
209 H2 H1 G329M G327M 10 E 228 0.009 1.34 0.17 0.59 1.05
213 H9 H8 H408M H403M 10 E 480 0.0108 1.47 0.08 0.54 0.83
215 H8 H7 H403M H402M 10 E 427 0.0028 0.75 0.08 0.53 0.93 0.62 10 0.75 Barney Street
217 H7 H6 H402M G408M 10 E 451 0.0022 0.66 0.08 0.53 0.93 0.92 10 0.67 Barney Street
219 H6 H5 G408M G407M 10 E 400 0.0096 1.39 0.17 0.61 0.93
221 H5 H4 G407M G402M 10 E 482 0.004 0.89 0.17 0.60 0.92 0.10
223 H4 H3 G402M G401M 10 E 380 0.0044 0.94 0.17 0.60 0.92
225 H3 H2 G330M G329M 10 E 171 0.0034 0.82 0.17 0.59 1.05 0.35 8 0.46 Barney Street
225 H3 H2 G401M G330M 10 E 225 0.0034 0.82 0.17 0.59 1.05 0.46 8 0.46 Barney Street
235 G3 G2 F325M F416M 18 E 236 0.0039 4.23 1.11 3.19 3.73
241 G7 G6 G317M G328M 12 E 161 0.0073 1.96 0.93 0.97 0.87
241 G7 G6 G318M G317M 12 E 467 0.0073 1.96 0.93 0.97 0.87
247 G4 G3 G326M F325M 18 E 521 0.0026 3.46 1.11 3.22 3.70 0.17
249 G5 G4 G325M G326M 10 E 11 0.22 6.63 0.47 1.68 1.80
251 G12 G11 H305M H304M 10 E 399 0.0099 1.41 0.80 0.85 0.71
253 G13 G12 H308M H305M 10 E 327 0.0176 1.88 0.79 0.83 0.71
257 G14 G13 H309M H308M 10 E 317 0.0099 1.41 0.79 0.83 0.72
259 G15 G14 H313M H309M 10 E 250 0.0024 0.69 0.78 0.16 0.78 0.16 0.66
261 G17 G16 H315M H314M 10 E 273 0.0025 0.71 0.19 0.19 0.66
263 G16 G15 H314M H313M 10 E 191 0.0026 0.72 0.74 0.02 0.79 0.08 0.66
265 G20 G19 I405M I402M 10 E 320 0.0025 0.71 0.16 0.19 0.24
267 B18 B17 F327M F333M 10 E 412 0.0026 0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00
269 B17 332M F407M 10 E 224 0.0028 0.75 0.01 0.01 0.01
269 B16 F333M F332M 10 E 140 0.0028 0.75 0.01 0.01 0.01
271 B16 B15 F407M F405M 10 E 340 0.0024 0.69 0.01 0.01 0.01
273 B15 B14 F405M F402M 10 E 258 0.0028 0.75 0.02 0.02 0.02
275 B7 B6 E412M E410M 10 E 220 0.0045 0.95 0.03 0.04 0.02
277 B5 B4 E411M E409M 10 E 77 0.0197 1.98 0.05 0.05 0.05
279 B4 B3 E409M E408M 10 E 178 0.0188 1.94 0.05 0.05 0.05
281 A5 A4 D509M D508M 36 E 771 0.001 13.61 5.13 7.75 11.92 Treatment Plant Interceptor
283 A4 A3 D508M C507M 36 E 929 0.0009 12.91 5.14 7.64 11.77 Treatment Plant Interceptor
285 A3 A2 C507M C506M 36 E 971 0.0009 12.91 5.11 7.72 11.85 Treatment Plant Interceptor
287 A2 A1 C506M B603M 36 E 826 0.0012 14.91 5.08 7.59 11.94 Treatment Plant Interceptor
289 A1 WWTP B603M B605M 36 E 365 0.0001 4.30 5.05 0.01 7.47 0.07 11.80 0.23 Treatment Plant Interceptor
291 B1 A10 E417M E420M 10 E 336 0.0027 0.73 0.13 0.13 0.13
293 G6 H1 G328M G317M 10 E 12 0.0078 1.25 0.47 0.96 0.86
295 D22 D21 F315M F314M 8 E 170 0.0048 0.54 0.31 0.31 0.31
297 D21 D20 F314M F313M 10 E 189 0.0045 0.95 0.31 0.30 0.30
299 D20 D19 F313M F312M 10 E 132 0.0045 0.95 0.31 0.30 0.30
301 D19 D18 F312M F311M 10 E 253 0.0016 0.57 0.31 0.31 0.36
303 D18 D17 F311M F310M 10 E 287 0.0038 0.87 0.31 0.30 0.36
305 D17 D16 F310M E315M 10 E 332 0.003 0.77 0.33 0.33 0.36
307 D16 C1A E313M E315M 8 E 343 0.0188 1.07 0.00 0.00 0.02
309 D16 D15 E315M E316M 10 E 330 0.0014 0.53 0.34 0.34 0.53
309 D16 D15 E316M E317M 10 E 280 0.0014 0.53 0.34 0.34 0.53
311 D15 D14 E317M E318M 10 E 260 0.0054 1.04 0.62 0.56 0.53
313 D14 D13 E318M E319M 10 E 504 0.0021 0.65 0.62 0.56 0.53
315 D13 D12 E319M E401M 10 E 370 0.0017 0.58 0.89 0.80 0.78 0.47 0.89 0.83 12 0.96
North Street
317 D12 D11 E401M D421M 10 E 394 0.0021 0.65 0.88 0.69 0.77 0.34 0.89 0.71 12 1.05
321 D8 D7 D419M D418M 10 E 325 0.0014 0.53 0.46 0.38 0.44
323 D7 D6 D418M D417M 10 E 278 0.0017 0.58 0.46 0.38 0.44
325 D6 D5 D417M D416M 10 E 108 0.0019 0.62 0.46 0.38 0.43
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The 2006 PWWF model was based upon flows generated by six days of rainfall in
December 2005, which is expected to occur once in every 25 years. During this
monitoring, the City’s treatment plant experienced flows at or above 5.0 MGD, which
matches historical treatment plant flows. Obviously, if future rain events are greater than
this 25-year event, actual sewage flows could increase above what was measured during
the December 2005 monitoring.
For this SSMP report the existing, 20 year, and ultimate trunk sewer system hydraulic
models, that were created for the City’s 2007 Master Sewer Plan, were analyzed and
system limitations were identified. In addition, all 6- to 10-inch sewer pipes that were
not analyzed for the City’s Sewer Master Plan were examined using a spreadsheet
hydraulic analysis. Collector sewers are generally 6 to 10 inches in diameter and are used
to collect wastewater from the building laterals.
The collector sewer spreadsheet analysis (see Table 8.3) utilized the estimated PWWF
from each service basin (See Table 8.1) and examined the impact of this PWWF on each
collector sewer within the subservice basin. Where possible City “Record Drawings”,
field observations, and the City’s base maps were used to confirm collector pipe size,
slope, length, and materials for the SSMP analysis. Where data was limited, in regard to
existing sewer grade, it was assumed that the existing collector sewers were installed at
minimum grade.
Minimum sewer grade and pipe capacity is normally established as that grade that can
maintain a velocity of 2 feet-per-second flowing full based on a Manning’s coefficient of
0.013. The City of Anderson Construction Standards requires that all new sewers be built
to these minimum grades. The following standard minimum grades and corresponding
hydraulic capacities were used as estimates for collector sewer grades (i.e., 6 to 10-inch)
when sewer data was not available:
In addition, sewers that have identified capacity issues (i.e., estimated surcharging above
6-inches over the sewer pipe) are examined for future City CIP projects, such as methods
for reducing I&I. Some of these I&I reduction methods include: (1) lining of sewer
mains, (2) point repairs of joints in sewer mains using grout sealing, (3) lining of sewer
service laterals, (4) replacement of sewers, and (5) repairing sewer service lateral
connections at the main.
Over the next 20 years, the City’s Master Plan, in conjunction with the City’s Planning
Department, proposes significant growth in existing or infill areas. Additional sewer
connections will be made to the system and many of these connections will serve mixed
use developments. The Master Plan’s trunk sewer hydraulic model and the SSMP
collector sewer spreadsheet analysis (see Table 8.3) were used to estimate future flow
conditions and evaluate the impact to the City’s existing collection system and what
improvements may be required to accommodate future growth. Where modeled sewer
Described herein are the City’s design parameters for calculating average dry weather flow
(ADWF), PDWF, and PWWF. These design elements are taken from the Anderson 2007 Master
Sewer Plan. The design parameters are based on a number of factors including flow monitoring
data collected by the City, water consumption records to determine household equivalents,
standard sewer construction practices, and measured I&I rates. The design criteria are consistent
with published data as well as flow or planning studies performed by various agencies and cities.
The design criteria for determining the various flow rates are summarized in Table 8.4. These
design criteria were used in developing the City’s hydraulic model for the City’s trunk sewers
and for the spreadsheet analysis for the collector sewer model for the existing and future
conditions as discussed above.
Improvements to the sewer system to correct hydraulic deficiencies identified in paragraph 8.3
are described herein. Funding mechanisms for these improvements will also be presented.
Hydraulic deficiencies in the sewer system can be corrected by installing larger pipes, increasing
pump station capacity, providing storage, re-routing flows within the collection system, reducing
excessive I&I, and/or implementing and enforcing water conservation measures. For example,
the City of Anderson is currently investigating a water meter retrofit program that will have all
water customers within the City switched from manually read water meters to automatic meter
read (AMR) water meters. This program is expected to reduce water use due to more accurate
water meter readings and reductions in water leakage resulting in lower sewer flows. This may
Table 8.4 –Design Criteria for Calculating Peak Wet Weather Flow
Notes
HE = Household equivalent = single family dwelling unit
GPD = gallons per day
GPDA = gallons per day per acre
Table 8.5 represents the City’s I&I reduction program. This table was created based on
peak weather flow monitoring. As can be seen, high I&I areas (i.e., areas that have
Phase 1 - Video Inspection, Smoke Testing, Manhole Inspections(3) Phase 2 - Sewer Repair and Replacement(3) Ultimate
Approx 2006 I&I Mainline Grout Sealing Manhole Repair or Replacement Sewer Repair or Replacement Lateral Repairs Total Estimated I&I
Monitoring Existing Sewer Estimated Estimated Unit Video Video Inspection Manhole Smoke & Grout Sealing MHs MHs MHs MHs Main Unit Lateral (1) Project Reduction
Station Sewered MGD GPAD Size Length MHs # of Laterals Cost Inspection of and Testing of Inspections & Dye Sealing Costs Repaired Repair Costs Replaced Replaced Size Length Cost Total Number Cost Cost % (MGD)
Area (Ac) (inches) (ft) (1),(2) ($/LF)(3) Sewer Mains(3) Laterals(4) Inventory(13) Testing(5) (ft)(6) ($)(7) (ea)(8) ($)(8) (ea)(9) ($)(9) (Inches) (ft)(10) ($/LF)(11) Cost (12)
@$6,300 ea.
7 SW 26.8 0.425 15,800 12 600 19 80 $4.20 $3,000 $7,000 $5,700 $750 120 $600 2 $7,220 2 $11,780 12 120 $200 $24,000 20 $126,000 $404,575 68% 0.289
10 3,600 $4.10 $15,000 $4,500 720 $3,500 10 720 $180 $129,600
8 1,700 $3.50 $6,000 $2,125 340 $1,700 8 340 $165 $56,100
4E NW 0.7 0.017 23,800 6 360 2 7 $3.30 $1,000 $600 $600 $450 72 $400 1 $3,800 1 $6,200 6 72 $160 $11,500 0 $0 $24,550 78% 0.013
INITIAL I&I
4D SW 5.5 0.072 13,100 6 900 3 25 $3.30 $3,000 $2,200 $900 $1,125 180 $900 1 $3,800 1 $6,200 6 180 $160 $28,800 10 $63,000 $109,925 62% 0.045
REDUCTION TARGET
7 NW 23.5 0.251 10,700 6 1,975 20 80 $3.30 $7,000 $6,000 $6,000 $2,469 395 $1,900 2 $7,600 2 $12,400 6 395 $160 $63,200 20 $126,000 $376,825 53% 0.133
AREA
8 3,725 $3.50 $13,000 $4,656 745 $3,700 8 745 $165 $122,900
6 SE 23.5 0.194 8,300 6 3,900 6 60 $3.30 $13,000 $5,300 $1,800 $4,875 780 $3,800 1 $2,280 1 $3,720 6 780 $160 $124,800 10 $63,000 $222,575 46% 0.089
6 SW 34.5 0.279 8,100 10 2,200 15 70 $3.03 $7,000 $6,100 $4,500 $2,750 440 $2,200 2 $5,700 2 $9,300 10 440 $148 $65,100 10 $63,000 $638,900 46% 0.129
6 3,200 $3.30 $11,000 $4,000 640 $3,100 6 640 $160 $102,400
1B S 80.1 0.446 5,600 6 9,400 39 300 $3.30 $31,000 $26,300 $11,700 $11,750 1880 $9,200 4 $14,820 4 $24,180 6 1880 $160 $300,800 60 $378,000 $894,113 37% 0.165
10 2,050 $4.10 $8,000 $2,563 410 $2,000 10 410 $180 $73,800
4C NW 24.5 0.124 5,100 6 2,100 12 70 $3.30 $7,000 $6,100 $3,600 $2,625 420 $2,100 1 $4,560 1 $7,440 6 420 $160 $67,200 10 $63,000 $256,225 31% 0.132
8 2,400 $3.50 $8,000 $3,000 480 $2,400 8 480 $165 $79,200
1C SW 13.9 0.072 5,200 8 1,250 10 50 $3.50 $4,000 $4,400 $3,000 $1,563 250 $1,200 1 $3,800 1 $6,200 8 250 $165 $41,300 10 $63,000 $210,813 33% 0.024
6 2,200 $3.30 $7,000 $2,750 440 $2,200 6 440 $160 $70,400
15 LS1 10.1 0.046 4,600 6 1,900 6 38 $3.30 $6,000 $3,300 $1,800 $2,375 380 $1,900 1 $2,280 1 $6,200 6 380 $160 $60,800 10 $63,000 $147,655 24% 0.011
4A NW 79.5 0.327 4,100 6 8,700 30 190 $3.30 $29,000 $16,600 $9,000 $10,875 1740 $8,500 3 $11,400 3 $18,600 6 1740 $160 $278,400 40 $252,000 $694,300 15% 0.049
12 1,300 $4.20 $5,000 $1,625 260 $1,300 12 260 $200 $52,000
1B SW 2.7 0.007 2,600 6 700 3 6 $3.30 $2,000 $500 $900 $875 140 $700 1 $3,800 1 $6,200 6 140 $160 $22,400 0 $0 $37,375 15% 0.042
SUBTOTAL INITIAL I&I TARGET AREA 114.5 1.238 22160 65 322 $79,000 $27,200 $19,500 $27,700 4432 $21,800 8 $30,400 $49,600 4432 $728,400 70 $441,000 $1,777,350 0.698
TOTAL ALL HIGH I&I AREAS 325.3 2.260 54,160 165 976 $186,000 $84,400 $49,500 $67,700 10,832 $53,300 19 $71,060 19 $118,420 10,832 $1,774,700 200 $1,260,000 $4,017,830 1.120
NOTES:
(1) Laterals refers to the sewer pipe serving the property from the sewer main to the property line (i.e., lateral in the public right-of-way). (7) Grout sealing costs based on 10-foot sewer pipe segments. $49/joint includes 40% engineering and contingency.
(2) House connection refers to the sewer pipe on private property from the property line to the structure being served. (8) Cost for manhole repairs based on 10% of the existing MHs needing some type of repair. Repair cost $3,800/MH.
(3) All costs include 25% engineering and 15% contingency & are based on prevailing wages and Contractor costs. (9) Cost for manhole replacement based on 10% of the existing MHs needing replacement. Replacement cost $6,200/MH.
(4) Assume 25% of the laterals have cleanout access for video equipment. Estimated cost per lateral video inspection $300. (10) Replacement and/or repair of sewers is based on 20% of the existing sewers needing some type of replacement or repair (i.e., lining, pipe bursting, etc.).
(5) Smoke & dye testing of mains based on $1.25 per foot. (11) Replacement sewer costs assume pavement restoration and sewer depth less than 8 feet deep.
(6) Grout sealing of mainline sewers assumes that 20% of the sewers in the high I&I target areas will require sealing. (12) Replacement and/or repair of laterals is based on 20% of the existing laterals needing some type of replacement or repair (i.e., lining, pipe bursting, etc.).
(13) Manhole inspection costs based on City staff inspections & subsequent consultation by City Conusltant. Estimated cost $350 per manhole.
MGD = Million Gallons Per Day
GPAD = Gallons Per Acre Per Day
(*) TAKEN FROM THE CITY OF ANDERSON 2007 MASTER SEWER PLAN. PRICES INFLATED TO APRIL 2009 CONSTRUCTION COSTS.
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I&I rates above 2,500 GPDA) are ranked based on I&I severity. The table estimates the
costs to investigate sources of I&I and also estimates costs to try and reduce I&I in those
areas, based on several rehabilitation techniques.
For this SSMP report, it was assumed that the City will correct I&I in the future, focusing
on those high I&I areas shown in Table 8.5. The design flow criteria in Table 8.1
estimates that because of this proposed I&I reduction program, the very high I&I areas
(i.e., areas with I&I greater than 10,000 GPAD) will have their I&I rates reduced to
7,000 GPAD in 20 years and ultimately their rates will be reduced by half. As with most
I&I reduction programs, the initial I&I reduction tasks will be relatively easily identified
(e.g., broken sewer mains and leaking manholes) and relatively cost effective to correct.
However, successive I&I reduction efforts tend to be much more difficult and expensive
in terms of dollars per gallon of I&I removed.
Table 8.5 indicates a preliminary cost estimate for a comprehensive I&I reduction
program within the City over the next 20 years and beyond. This table includes
preliminary estimated costs for performing a Phase 1 and Phase 2 I&I reduction program
in those areas that were identified as the highest sources of I&I. Phase 1 would be a
investigative component whereby sewer cleaning, video inspection, smoke testing, and
manhole inspections are performed and sources of I&I are identified. The second phase
of the I&I reduction program would involve implementing repair and replacement of
leaking sewer infrastructure. This would include grouting of sewers and lateral joints
lining, pipe bursting, or replacing main line sewers and manholes, and addressing laterals
by installing cleanouts so that specific laterals can be evaluated and, if needed, repaired.
Table 8.5 also includes objectives for the amount of I&I reduction to be achieved in each
of the monitoring areas. If these objectives can be realized, then approximately 0.7 MGD
of I&I would be removed from the Initial Target Area and about 0.5 MGD would be
removed in the remaining service areas. It is surmised that any reduction in I&I will
improve the carrying capacity of the sewers in these high I&I regions and will help
prevent future SSOs.
The City has already began to implement this I&I reduction program in several of its high
I&I service basins. In 2009, the City staff performed extensive cleaning and video
inspections of sewers in Flow Monitoring Areas 4 and 7 (Table 8.5 Monitoring
Stations 7 SW, 4E NW, 4D SW, and 7 NW) and determined several sewer defects
contributing to a significant amount of I&I. Based on this first phase investigation, a
2009 to 2010 Phase 2 rehabilitation project to replace existing sewers and laterals along
Cobblestone Loop has been implemented within this area (see Plate 1 MH segments
D413M, D441M, and C442M).
Additional Phase 1 investigations in those high I&I areas have been scheduled as a part
of the City’s annual operational process and as I&I sources are identified in the field
sewer capital improvement projects to repair these defects shall be scheduled.
Finally, any I&I reduction program that is performed should be verified by subsequent
flow monitoring. Flow monitoring data in those areas that have been rehabilitated in the
future will need to be gathered and compared in order to verify reductions in I&I. It is
strongly recommended that the City perform such flow monitoring of the existing system
at least every 3 to 5 years during PWWF.
Ferry to Ventura Street Sewer: The hydraulic analysis indicates that during present day
peak wet weather conditions, the existing 6-inch sewer along Ferry Street and Ventura
Street from Martha to North Street (see Points 1 to 3 on Plate 1) can encounter
surcharging conditions during PWWF. This surcharging condition has been observed by
field crews during extreme wet weather flows. Exacerbating this surcharge condition is
the flat slope on the existing 6-inch VCP sewer. City records indicate that this 6-inch
sewer has about half the slope required for proper flow velocity (i.e., the existing slope is
approximately 0.2 percent) and solids transport. In order to relieve this potential
surcharge condition and to reduce the possibility of sewer blockage due to solid
deposition, it is recommended that the existing 6-inch sewer be replaced with a new
12-inch sewer in order to construct a new sewer at minimum slope. It is anticipated that
Cobblestone Loop Sewer: Currently, the existing 12-inch sewer that connects the
Cobblestone Loop sewer to the Tormey Interceptor (see Points 4 to 5) appears to have
moderate surcharge during PWWF. This surcharge was calculated in the hydraulic
model and was also observed in the field during flow monitoring. Furthermore, over the
past several years, the City has observed that a number of the sewers and manholes in the
Cobblestone/Sandstone area of the City have had some trench settlement issues which
may be the cause of the high I&I rates observed in this area. As discussed City crews
have video inspected this sewer segment and have determined that the existing 12-inch
sewer has settled, creating a grade issue within this sewer pipe and several sources of I&I
(i.e., separated joints and disconnected lateral connections). This sewer is slated for
replacement in 2009.
North Street Sewer: The analysis indicates that the existing 10-inch North Street sewer
from Ventura Street to the I-5 overpass (see Points 3 to 6 on Plate 1) has potential
surcharge conditions during current, 20-year, and ultimate PWWF conditions.
Depending upon the effectiveness of the I&I Reduction Program, a parallel 12-inch sewer
may be needed between 2009 and 2014.
Manter Lift Station: The Manter Lift Station is old and does not meet modern safety
standards required to protect City staff during maintenance operations. As noted in the
recent field review of this facility, this sewage lift station is very inefficient due to the
significant “blow-back” into the wet well through the station’s overflow pipe. Access
into the wet well is also very limited due to the small diameter of the wet well, and the
lack of pump rails causes operators to enter the wet well as a confined space whenever a
pump fails or needs to be repaired. In addition, due to its location, the lift station has
issues with ragging which plug the lift station pumps on a regular basis.
First and Briggs Street Sewer: The analysis indicates that the existing 6-inch First to
Briggs Street sewer (Plate 1, Points 20 to 21) has adequate capacity to serve current
development in this area. However, it appears that this sewer is at maximum capacity
and will need additional capacity in order to accommodate any future growth on the
northwest side of Highway 273. Although it is anticipated that no new growth is
expected northwest of this sewer over the next 20 years, it has been the City’s experience
that a number of land owners northwest of this sewer have expressed interest in
connecting to the City’s collection system upstream of this sewer. This sewer will need
to be replaced with a 12-inch or paralleled with a 12-inch sewer once any additional
development requires connection to the City’s sewer system upstream of the First and
Briggs 6-inch sewer.
East Street Sewer: The hydraulic analysis indicates that there is a potential that during
present day peak wet weather conditions, the existing 6-inch sewer along East Street from
South Street to North Street (see Plate 1, Point 26 to 27) may encounter surcharging
conditions during PWWF. Although this surcharging condition has not been witnessed
by field crews in the past, it is recommended that additional field examination of this
sewer should be scheduled during future extreme wet weather flow conditions. If it is
determined that significant surcharging (i.e., surcharge above 0.5 feet) of this sewer is
occurring, the City should consider replacing this 6-inch sewer with an 8-inch sewer in
order to increase sewer capacity.
Barney Street Sewer: Anticipated commercial and residential development within the
southwest region of the City will impact the existing 10-inch sewer along Barney Street
within the next 20 years (see Points 10, 11, 12, and 13 on Plate 1). When ultimate flow
conditions were modeled for this sewer, some moderate surcharging was indicated in the
existing Barney Street sewers. Therefore, some segments of the existing 10-inch Barney
Tormey Relief Sewer: It appears from the hydraulic model that the Tormey Interceptor,
from Points 14 to 19 on Plate 1, will require paralleling when future northwestern
development reaches ultimate build out. A parallel 18- to 21-inch relief sewer is shown
along the alignment from Oak Street, across Interstate 5 to North Street. Due to the close
proximity of the existing sewer to the Tormey drainage system, it is proposed that from
North Street, the future 21-inch parallel sewer be constructed along Sharon Avenue to
Stingy Lane where it would connect to the existing 30-inch interceptor (see Point 19 on
Plate 1).
Silver Street Sewer: Connected to the First and Briggs Street 6-inch sewer (see above) is
the existing 12-inch Silver Street sewer. This sewer extends from Briggs Street to the
northwest to School Street to the southeast, approximately 1,300 feet (see Points 21 to 22,
Plate 1). The ultimate hydraulic model indicates that this sewer could see a PWWF of
2 MGD and that additional sewer capacity would be needed. It is recommended that this
sewer be paralleled with an 8- to 10-inch sewer prior to reaching ultimate conditions.
Anderson Creek Relief Sewer: Based upon the computer analysis, it appears that the
existing parallel 10-inch sewers that connect the Anderson Creek 18-inch sewer with the
18-inch Balls Ferry Interceptor (see Plate 1, Point 25) will be at capacity at ultimate build
out. In order to add capacity to this sewer segment, it is recommended that a 10-inch
relief sewer be constructed between the 18-inch Anderson Creek Sewer and the existing
10-inch sewer southwest of the intersection of East Center Street and Balls Ferry Road
(i.e., Point 25 on Plate 1).
Knight Lane Lift Station: It is estimated that over the next 20 years, peak wet weather
flows into this lift station will increase to approximately 0.65 MGD and when ultimate
conditions are realized the flows could be as high as 1.50 MGD. Currently, this lift
station has an effective capacity of around 0.28 MGD. Therefore, within the next
Fortunately, this lift station was designed and constructed to accommodate expansion
with very little modifications. The pump discharge piping, wet well, and hatches were
oversized to allow for larger pumps to be installed in the future. In addition, the station
was constructed with a screening manhole, upstream isolation valve, and a bypass header
on the discharge piping, such that a self-priming bypass pump could be installed to
bypass around the wet well while the lift station is being modified.
Oak Street Sewer: The estimated maximum capacity of the existing 10-inch sewer along
Oak Street from the Knight Lane Lift Station to the Tormey Interceptor (see Points 23
and 24 on Plate 1) is approximately 0.71 MGD. The hydraulic analysis indicates that the
ultimate PWWF will increase to about 1.50 MGD, which will cause significant
surcharging to occur. In order to resolve this future surcharge condition, two alternatives
were examined. The first alternative would be to parallel the existing 1,800 feet of
10 inch sewer with a 12-inch relief sewer. This would provide a combined capacity of
roughly 1.89 MGD.
The second alternative would be to install larger pumps at ultimate build out in the
Knight Lane Lift Station and pump to the Tormey Interceptor via an 8- or 10-inch,
1,800-foot force main. Although this alternative may be less expensive initially, the
larger pumps would require significantly more power to operate and there would be the
concern that odors accumulating in the force main, due to hydrogen sulfide, would cause
localized complaints from the residential area around the force main discharge.
Gravity sewer, force main, and other facility costs shown in Tables 8.5 and 8.6 have been
prepared using information from comparable projects in the area where construction contracts
were competitively bid.
Note that the cost estimates are based, in many instances, on preliminary information. An
example of this is the cost of proposed trunk sewers to serve areas that are currently
undeveloped. Even in the developed areas, at the report stage, it is often difficult to determine
the underground conditions relative to the amount of groundwater, rock excavation, and conflicts
with existing utilities that would be encountered. These cost elements cannot be properly
evaluated until final design of each CIP project. Consequently, the estimates in this report
should be considered as "order-of-magnitude" estimates which may vary considerably from the
actual construction cost for a particular project element, but the overall CIP costs should be
reasonably close and satisfactory for the basis of planning a financial program.
To obtain total project costs, construction contingencies and indirect costs were added to the
construction costs. Construction contingencies are assumed to be 10 to 15 percent of the
construction costs. Indirect costs include engineering, administration, and legal costs and
amounts to about 20 to 25 percent. The total of the above two categories was taken at 40 percent
for the sewer improvements. This figure may vary considerably depending upon the complexity
of the work.
All costs indicated in this report are based upon April 2009 dollars. For future or delayed work,
an allowance for construction cost increases must be considered. During the last ten years,
general construction costs have increased at an average rate of about 3.2 percent per year.
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS (April 2009 Dollars) (1) $872,000 $432,000 $2,773,000
1
Estimated project costs include 40% allowance for indirect costs and contingencies, but exclude inflation and financing costs.
2
It may be possible to eliminate the 12" parallel sewer by constructing a new force main from the Knight Lane LS to the Tormey Interceptor.
However, larger pumps would be needed at the lift station.
* This table was updated from the City of Anderson 2007 Master Sewer Plan Table 14. Estimated costs based on April 2009 construction costs.
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Similarly, the average rate of increase for the last four years has been about 5 percent per year.
In projecting future costs, one should consider both short-term and long-term inflationary trends.
The total capital improvement costs include the estimated costs for correcting those high I&I
areas that were identified in the City’s 2007 Master Sewer Plan. The projected capital
improvement costs do not include the annual cost for an I&I correction program outside those
high I&I areas identified in the City’s Master Plan. It is assumed a considerable amount of the
investigated Phase 1 work (cleaning, video inspections, smoke testing, etc.) in the I&I areas will
be performed by City crews as a part of their operational budget.
The need for sewer improvements has been determined using the best available information
regarding the existing design capacity and flow conditions. However, the flow conditions are
based on a small set of wet weather flow measurements, and the future flow estimates are based
on assumed growth rates. Because of the approximate nature of the flows, the improvements
identified in this study are preliminary. Prior to expending any funds for improvements, a
detailed analysis of each problem area should be undertaken by video inspecting and smoke
testing those areas.
Funding sources for the proposed capital improvement projects include: monthly rate payer
charges, developer funding and connection fees. Rate payer charges may be used to fund
rehabilitation and replacement of the existing sewer system. City of Anderson rate payer charges
are updated on a regular basis based on inflation, operation costs, and construction costs.
Typically projects to increase sewer capacity associated with future growth (i.e., “As Developed”
costs) in existing sewer subservice basins are funded by developers and/or by an impact fee
(connection fee). An increase in any City sewer fees (rate fees, connection fees, etc.) requires
City Council approval.
8.6 Schedule
Three time periods are proposed for implementing the City’s CIP program: Near Term,
Intermediate Term, and Ultimate Term.
Intermediate Term (2014 to 2029): Other improvements that are marginal in capacity, or will be
over the theoretical capacity in the next five to ten years, or are needed to improve performance
or efficiency.
Ultimate Term (2029 to Ultimate): The remaining improvements that are theoretically needed to
have adequate capacity to meet ultimate development. Scheduling of these sewer facilities will
be more definite in future SSMP plan updates.
Table 8.6 indicates the proposed CIP schedule for improving the sewer capacity issues identified
in this SSMP and the 2007 Sewer Master Plan hydraulic analysis. As shown in Tables 8.6,
approximately $872,000 (April 2009 dollars) worth of sewer general improvements will be
needed in the Near Term period.
Additional improvements are scheduled for the Intermediate and Ultimate time periods. Project
costs scheduled in these time periods are based upon the projected growth of 4.4 percent and
estimated future I&I rates. Final timing of the individual projects will be dependent upon the
actual growth experienced in each sub-service area and confirmation of the estimated I&I rates
by subsequent flow monitoring.
The I&I Reduction Program within the initial Target Area (see Table 8.5) is estimated to cost
approximately $1,777,000 over the next 20 years (i.e. $89,000 per year). Subsequent I&I
reduction programs outside of the initial target area would cost an additional $2.2 million dollars
and it is assumed that these subsequent programs would be implemented once the initial target
area was completed. I&I indirectly contributes to sewer system capacity limitations and should
be addressed as a part of the City’s annual operational budget.
The SSMP must include those elements listed below that are appropriate and applicable to the
City’s system:
a) Maintain relevant information that can be used to establish and prioritize appropriate
SSMP activities;
b) Monitor the implementation and, where appropriate, measure the effectiveness of each
element of the SSMP;
c) Assess the success of the preventative maintenance program;
d) Update program elements, as appropriate, based on monitoring or performance
evaluations; and
e) Identify and illustrate SSO trends, including: frequency, location, and volume.
The City will use the following measures to evaluate the performance of its wastewater
collection system and the effectiveness of its SSMP:
The City has had no SSOs recorded over the past five years.
The baseline performance, which shows the performance of the City’s sewer system prior to the
implementation of the SSMP, is shown in Table 9.1.
The City will evaluate the performance of its wastewater collection system at least annually
using the performance measures discussed in paragraph 9.2 Performance Measures. The data
will be updated annually and analyzed to determine the effectiveness of the SSMP elements in
accomplishing the goals of the plan. The City may use other performance measures in its
evaluation. Elements of the SSMP will be modified based on the results of this annual analysis
of performance measures. In addition, elements of the SSMP may be revised based on the
results of the bi-annual audits conducted, as described in Section V, Chapter 10 of this SSMP.
The City will conduct a comprehensive review of the SSMP and update the SSMP as needed a
minimum of every five years. The first comprehensive review will be completed on or before
August 1, 2014. The City will determine the need to comprehensively review or update its
SSMP more frequently based on the results of the bi-annual audit and the performance of its
sanitary sewer system.
Section D13 (x) of the State WDRs requires that, as part of the SSMP, the City must conduct
periodic internal audits appropriate to the size of the system and the number of SSOs. At a
minimum, these audits must occur every two years and a report must be prepared and kept on
file. This audit will focus on evaluating the effectiveness of the SSMP and the City’s
compliance with the SSMP requirements outlined in the GWDR (order number)
2006-003-DWQ. The audits purpose is to identity of any deficiencies in the SSMP and steps to
correct them.
Section D14 of the State WDRs requires the SSMP be updated every five years, and must
include any significant program changes. Re-certification by the governing board of the City is
required when significant updates to the SSMP are made.
It is the City’s intent to maintain an effective SSMP that continues to provide a plan and
schedule to properly manage, operate, and maintain all parts of the sanitary sewer system. This
will help reduce and prevent SSOs, as well as mitigate any SSOs that do occur within the City
service area.
To assure the SSMP continues to meet these goals, the City proposes to evaluate and modify the
program as follows:
• The City will audit its implementation and compliance with the provisions of this SSMP
on a two year basis. July 2011 will be the first audit. The audit will be conducted by a
team consisting of City staff selected from the Public Works Department and PACE
Engineering (the City’s Engineering consultant), if required. The scope of the audit will
cover each of the major sections of the SSMP. The Audit Checklist, based on the
requirements in the GWDR, is included on Table 10.1.
• The results of the audit, including the identification of any deficiencies and the steps
taken or planned to correct them, will be included in an Audit Report. The completion of
the audit must be certified by the Wastewater Plant Manager with the State Water Boards
Data Base known as California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS)
Communication Program. The results and recommendations developed from the audit
will be included in this SSMP as Section VI, Audit Results and Recommendations.
• Annual Updates – City staff will update critical information, such as contact numbers, the
SSO response chain of communication and new staff training needs.
• Comprehensive Review – The Anderson Public Works Department will conduct a
comprehensive review every five years of SSMP effectiveness and State WDR
compliance. The review will be similar to the bi-annual audit with the exception that
opportunities for long term improvements to the SSMP will be researched.
Re-certification by the City Council will be requested should the comprehensive review
result in significant changes to the SSMP.
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Sewer System Management Plan – Internal Audit
Date: MM/YY
Element Title Requirement Current SSMP Assessment Required Changes Implemented Date Done
IV O&M Program Maintain up to date maps of the
sewer system
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Sewer System Management Plan – Internal Audit
Date: MM/YY
Element Title Requirement Current SSMP Assessment Required Changes Implemented Date Done
VI Overflow Emergency Procedures for the notification
Response Program of primary responders
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Sewer System Management Plan – Internal Audit
Date: MM/YY
Element Title Requirement Current SSMP Assessment Required Changes Implemented Date Done
VII FOG Control Public outreach program that promotes
Program the proper disposal of FOG
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Sewer System Management Plan – Internal Audit
Date: MM/YY
Element Title Requirement Current SSMP Assessment Required Changes Implemented Date Done
IX Monitoring, Maintain relevant information to evaluate
Measurement and and prioritize SSMP activities
Program Modifications
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CHAPTER 11 – COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
This chapter describes the City’s SSMP Communication Program. The information presented
complies with section D13 (xi) of the State WDRs, included in Appendix A.
The City must communicate on a regular basis with the public on the development,
implementation, and performance of its SSMP. The communication system shall provide the
public the opportunity to provide input to the City as the program is developed and implemented.
The City will also create a plan of communication with systems that are tributary and/or satellite
to the City’s sanitary sewer system.
City staff approved to obtain engineering services from PACE Engineering for the preparation of
the City’s SSMP at the March 2009 City Council Meeting.
A notice for public input on the development, implementation, and performance of the SSMP
was posted to the public on the City Council agenda June 16, 2009.
On July 21, 2009, the public input for the SSMP will be posted for public review on the City
Council agenda with the council approving the closing of the matter on that day.
The City will make SSMP information on the performance of its sanitary sewer system available
for public review at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 3701 Rupert Road, Anderson, CA, or it
can be obtained electronically by contacting the City’s Wastewater Division Manager at
(530) 378-6665 during business hours, or can be accessed at the City of Anderson web page at
www.ci.anderson.ca.us.
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ciwqs/publicreports.html.
The City will direct interested parties to the CIWQS public access website upon request.
The City will report the performance of its sanitary system to the City Council following the
two-year Internal Performance Audit (Section X) of the SSMP. The two-year internal audit can
be reviewed by either contacting the City of Anderson Chief Plant Operator, or at the City of
Anderson web page:
http://www.ci.anderson.ca.us
This chapter provides the required certifications of compliance for the SSMP and complies with
Section D14 of the State WDRs, included in Appendix A.
Both the SSMP and the City’s program to implement the SSMP, must be certified by the City to
be in compliance with the requirements set forth above and must be presented to the City’s
governing board for approval at a public meeting. The City shall certify that the SSMP, and
subparts thereof, are in compliance with the general WDRs within the time frames required.
The completed final SSMP was adopted by the City Council at the July 21, 2009 council
meeting. A copy of the resolution certifying compliance of the final SSMP is included in this
chapter.
Attachment 2
RESOLUTION NO.
BACKGROUND
A. On May 2, 2006, the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted
Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) Order No. 2006-0003 for all
publicly owned sanitary sewer collection systems.
B. The City is required to prevent sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), develop a Sewer System
Management Plan (SSMP) to eliminate SSOs, and comply with reporting requirements.
In addition, the City Council is required to certify at a public meeting compliance of the
SSMP with the State WDR.
BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, THE CITY COUNCIL
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City’s 2009 Sewer System Management Plan complies with the State WDR and
is approved and adopted.
FOR
1. All federal and state agencies. municipalities, counties, districts, and other pUblic
entities that own or operate sanitary sewer systems greater than one mile in
length that collect andlor convey untreated or partially treated wastewater to a
pUblicly owned treatment facility in the State of California are required to comply
with the terms of this Order. Such entities are hereinafter referred to as
"Enrollees".
2. Sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) are overflows from sanitary sewer systems of
domestic wastewater, as well as industrial and commercial wastewater,
depending on the pattern of land uses in the area served by the sanitary sewer
system. SSOs often contain high levels of suspended solids, pathogenic
organisms, toxic pollutants. nutrients. oxygen-demanding organic compounds, oil
and grease and other pollutants. SSOs may cause a pUblic nuisance.
partiCUlarly when raw untreated wastewater is discharged to areas with high
pUblic exposure, such as streets or surface waters used for drinking, fishing, or
body contact recreation. SSOs may pollute surface or ground waters, threaten
public health. adversely affect aquatic life, and impair the recreational use and
aesthetic enjoyment of surface waters.
4. Major causes of SSOs include: grease blockages, root blockages, sewer line
flood damage, manhole structure failures, vandalism, pump station mechanical
failures, power outages, excessive storm or ground water inflow/infiltration,
debris blockages, sanitary sewer system age and construction material failures,
lack of proper operation and maintenance, insufficient capacity and contractor
caused damages. Many SSOs are preventable with adequate and appropriate
facilities, source control measures and operation and maintenance of the sanitary
sewer system.
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6. Many local public agencies in California have already developed SSMPs and
implemented measures to reduce SSOs. These entities can build upon their
existing efforts to establish a comprehensive SSMP consistent with this Order.
Others, however, still require technical assistance and, in some cases, funding to
improve sanitary sewer system operation and maintenance in order to reduce
SSOs.
8. It is the State Water Board's intent to gather additional information on the causes
and sources of SSOs to augment existing information and to determine the full
extent of SSOs and consequent public health andlor environmental impacts
occurring in the State.
9. Both uniform SSO reporting and a centralized statewide electronic database are
needed to collect information to allow the State Water Board and Regional Water
Quality Control Boards (Regional Water Boards) to effectively analyze the extent
of SSOs statewide and their potential impacts on beneficial uses and public
health. The monitoring and reporting program required by this Order and the
attached Monitoring and Reporting Program No. 2006-0003, are necessary to
assure compliance with these waste discharge requirements (WDRs).
10. Information regarding SSOs must be provided to Regional Water Boards and
other regulatory agencies in a timely manner and be made available to the public
in a complete, concise, and timely fashion.
11. Some Regional Water Boards have issued WDRs or WDRs that serve as
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to sanitary
sewer system, owners/operators within their jurisdictions. This Order establishes
minimum requirements to prevent SSOs. Although it is the State Water Board's
intent that this Order be the primary regulatory mechanism for sanitary sewer
systems statewide, Regional Water Boards may issue more stringent or more
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REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
12. California Water Code section 13263 provides that the State Water Board may
prescribe general WDRs for a category of discharges if the State Water Board
finds or determines that:
14. The beneficial uses of surface waters that can be impaired by SSOs include, but
are not limited to. aquatic life, drinking water supply, body contact and non
contact recreation, and aesthetics. The beneficial uses of ground water that can
be impaired include. but are not limited to, drinking water and agricultural supply.
Surface and ground waters throughout the state support these uses to varying
degrees.
15. The implementation of requirements set forth in this Order will ensure the
reasonable protection of past, present, and probable future beneficial uses of
water and the prevention of nuisance. The requirements implement the water
quality control plans (Basin Plans) for each region and take into account the
environmental characteristics of hydrographic units within the state. Additionally,
the State Water Board has considered water quality conditions that could
reasonably be achieved through the coordinated control of all factors that affect
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water quality in the area, costs associated with compliance with these
requirements, the need for developing housing within California, and the need to
develop and use recycled water.
16. The Federal Clean Water Act largely prohibits any discharge of pollutants from a
point source to waters of the United States except as authorized under an
NPDES permit. In general, any point source discharge of sewage effluent to
waters of the United States must comply with technology-based, secondary
treatment standards, at a minimum, and any more stringent requirements
necessary to meet applicable water quality standards and other requirements.
Hence, the unpermitted discharge of wastewater from a sanitary sewer system to
waters of the United States is illegal under the Clean Water Act. In addition,
many Basin Plans adopted by the Regional Water Boards contain discharge
prohibitions that apply to the discharge of untreated or partially treated
wastewater. Finally, the California Water Code generally prohibits the discharge
of waste to land prior to the filing of any required report of waste discharge and
the subsequent issuance of either WDRs or a waiver of WDRs.
17. California Water Code section 13263 reqUires a water board to, after any
necessary hearing, prescribe requirements as to the nature of any proposed
. discharge, existing discharge, or material change in an existing discharge. The
requirements shall, among other things, take into consideration the need to
prevent nuisance.
18. California Water Code section 13050, subdivision (m), defines nuisance as
anything which meets all of the following requirements:
a. Is injurious to health, or is indecent or offensive to the senses, or an
obstruction to the free use of property, so as to interfere with the
comfortable enjoyment of life or property.
b. Affects at the same time an entire community or neighborhood, or any
considerable number of persons, although the extent of the annoyance or
damage inflicted upon individuals may be unequal.
c. Occurs during, or as a result of, the treatment or disposal of wastes.
19. This Order is consistent with State Water Board Resolution No. 68-16 (Statement
of Policy with Respect to Maintaining High Quality of Waters in California) in that
the Order imposes conditions to prevent impacts to water quality, does not allow
the degradation of water quality, will not unreasonably affect beneficial uses of
water, and will not result in water quality less than prescribed in State Water
Board or Regional Water Board plans and policies.
20. The action to adopt this General Order is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §21000 et seq.) because it is
an action taken by a regulatory agency to assure the protection of the
environment and the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the
environment. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §15308). In addition, the action to adopt
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this Order is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Cal.Code Regs., title 14, §15301 to
the extent that it applies to existing sanitary sewer collection systems that
constitute "existing facilities" as that term is used in Section 15301, and §15302,
to the extent that it results in the repair or replacement of existing systems
involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.
21. The Fact Sheet, which is incorporated by reference in the Order. contains
supplemental information that was also considered in establishing these
requirements.
22. The State Water Board has notified all affected public agencies and all known
interested persons of the intent to prescribe general WDRs that require Enrollees
to develop SSMPs and to report all SSOs.
23. The State Water Board conducted a public hearing on February 8, 2006, to
receive oral and written comments on the draft order. The State Water Board
received and considered, at its May 2, 2006, meeting, additional pUblic
comments on substantial changes made to the proposed general WDRs
following the February 8,2006, pUblic hearing. The State Water Board has
considered all comments pertaining to the proposed general WDRs.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that pursuant to California Water Code section 13263, the
Enrollees, their agents, successors, and assigns, in order to meet the provisions
contained in Division 7 of the California Water Code and regulations adopted
hereunder. shall comply with the following:
A. DEFINITIONS
2. Sanitary sewer system - Any system of pipes, pump stations, sewer lines, or
other conveyances, upstream of a wastewater treatment plant headworks used
to collect and convey wastewater to the pUblicly owned treatment facility.
Temporary storage and conveyance facilities (such as vaults, temporary piping,
construction trenches, wet weils, impoundments, tanks, etc.) are considered to
be part of the sanitary sewer system, and discharges into these temporary
storage facilities are not considered to be SSOs.
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For purposes of this Order. sanitary sewer systems include only those systems
owned by public agencies that are comprised of more than one mile of pipes or
sewer lines.
B. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Deadlines for Application - All public agencies that currently own or operate
sanitary sewer systems within the State of California must apply for coverage
under the general WDRs within six (6) months of the date of adoption of the
general WDRs. Additionally, pUblic agencies that acquire or assume
responsibility for operating sanitary sewer systems after the date of adoption of
this Order must apply for coverage under the general WDRs at least three (3)
months prior to operation of those facilities.
2. Applications under the general WDRs - In order to apply for coverage pursuant
to the general WDRs, a legally authorized representative for each agency must
submit a complete application package. Within sixty (60) days of adoption of the
general WDRs, State Water Board staff will send specific instructions on how to
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apply for coverage under the general WDRs to all known public agencies that
own sanitary sewer systems. Agencies that do not receive notice may obtain
applications and instructions online on the Water Board's website.
3. Coverage under the general WDRs - Permit coverage will be in effect once a
complete application package has been submitted and approved by the State
Water Board's Division of Water Quality.
C. PROHIBITIONS
D. PROVISIONS
1. The Enrollee must comply with all conditions of this Order. Any noncompliance
with this Order constitutes a violation of the California Water Code and is
grounds for enforcement action.
2. It is the intent of the State Water Board that sanitary sewer systems be regulated
in a manner consistent with the general WDRs. Nothing in the general WDRs
shall be:
3. The Enrollee shall take all feasible steps to eliminate SSOs. In the event that an
SSO does occur, the Enrollee shall take all feasible steps to contain and mitigate
the impacts of an SSO.
4. In the event of an SSO, the Enrollee shall take all feasible steps to prevent
untreated or partially treated wastewater from discharging from storm drains into
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flood control channels or waters of the United States by blocking the storm
drainage system and by removing the wastewater from the storm drains.
5. All SSOs must be reported in accordance with Section G of the general WDRs.
6. In any enforcement action, the State andlor Regional Water Boards will consider
the appropriate factors under the duly adopted State Water Board Enforcement
Policy. And, consistent with the Enforcement Policy, the State andlor Regional
Water Boards must consider the Enrollee's efforts to contain, control, and
mitigate SSOs when considering the California Water Code Section 13327
factors. In assessing these factors, the State andlor Regional Water Boards will
also consider whether:
(i) The Enrollee has complied with the requirements of this Order, including
requirements for reporting and developing and implementing a SSMP;
(ii) The Enrollee can identify the cause or likely cause of the discharge event;
(v) The discharge could have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable
control described in a certified 8SMP for:
• Proper management, operation and maintenance;
• Adequate treatment facilities, sanitary sewer system facilities,
andlor components with an appropriate design capacity, to
reasonably prevent SSGs (e.g., adequately enlarging treatment or
collection facilities to accommodate growth, infiltration and inflow
(III), etc.);
• Preventive maintenance (including cleaning and fats, oils, and
grease (FOG) control);
• Installation of adequate backup equipment; and
• Inflow and infiltration prevention and control to the extent
practicable.
7. When a sanitary sewer overflow occurs, the Enrollee shall take all feasible steps
and necessary remedial actions to 1) control or limit the volume of untreated or
partially treated wastewater discharged, 2) terminate the discharge, and 3)
recover as much of the wastewater discharged as possible for proper disposal.
including any wash down water.
The Enrollee shall implement all remedial actions to the extent they may be
applicable to the discharge and not inconsistent with an emergency response
plan, including the following:
8. The Enrollee shall properly, manage, operate, and maintain all parts of the
sanitary sewer system owned or operated by the Enrollee, and shall ensure that
the system operators (including employees, contractors, or other agents) are
adequately trained and possess adequate knowledge, skills, and abiHties.
9. The Enrollee shall allocate adequate resources for the operation, maintenance,
and repair of its sanitary sewer system, by establishing a proper rate structure,
accounting mechanisms, and auditing procedures to ensure an adequate
measure of revenues and expenditures. These procedures must be in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations and comply with generally
acceptable accounting practices.
10. The Enrollee shall provide adequate capacity to convey base flows and peak
flows, including flows related to wet weather events. Capacity shall meet or
exceed the design criteria as defined in the Enrollee's System Evaluation and
Capacity Assurance Plan for all parts of the sanitary sewer system owned or
operated by the Enrollee.
11. The Enrollee shall develop and implement a written Sewer System Management
Plan (SSMP) and make it available to the State and/or Regional Water Board
upon request. A copy of this document must be publicly available at the
Enrollee's office and/or available on the Internet. This SSMP must be approved
by the Enrollee's governing board at a public meeting.
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12.ln accordance with the California Business and Professions Code sections 6735,
7835, and 7835.1, all engineering and geologic evaluations and judgments shall
be performed by or under the direction of registered professionals competent and
proficient in the fields pertinent to the required activities. Specific elements of the
SSMP that require professional evaluation and judgments shall be prepared by
or under the direction of appropriately qualified professionals, and shall bear the
professional(s)' signature and stamp.
13. The mandatory elements of the SSMP are specified below. However, if the
Enrollee believes that any element of this section is not appropriate or applicable
to the Enrollee's sanitary sewer system, the S8N1P program does not need to
address that element. The Enrollee must justify why that element is not
applicable. The 88MP must be approved by the deadlines listed in the SSMP
Time Schedule below.
(i) Goal: The goal of the 88MP is to provide a plan and schedule to properly
manage, operate, and maintain all parts of the sanitary sewer system.
This will help reduce and prevent 880s, as well as mitigate any SSOs
that do occur.
(d) Limit the discharge of fats. oils, and grease and other debris
that may cause blockages, and
(iv) Operation and Maintenance Program. The SSMP must include those
elements listed below that are appropriate and applicable to the
Enrollee's system:
(b) Procedures and standards for inspecting and testing the installation
of new sewers, pumps, and other appurtenances and for
rehabilitation and repair projects.
(vi) Overflow Emergency Response Plan - Each Enrollee shall develop and
implement an overflow emergency response plan that identifies
measures to protect public health and the environment. At a minimum,
this plan must include the following:
(f) A program to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to contain
and prevent the discharge of untreated and partially treated
wastewater to waters of the United States and to minimize or
correct any adverse impact on the environment resulting from the
8S0s, including such accelerated or additional monitoring as may
be necessary to determine the nature and impact of the discharge.
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(vii) FOG Control Program: Each Enrollee shall evaluate its service area to
determine whether a FOG control program is needed. If an Enrollee
determines that a FOG program is not needed, the Enrollee must prOVide
justification for why it is not needed. If FOG is found to be a problem, the
Enrollee must prepare and implement a FOG source control program to
reduce the amount of these substances discharged to the sanitary sewer
system. This plan shall include the following as appropriate:
(b) A plan and schedule for the disposal of FOG generated within the
sanitary sewer system service area. This may include a list of
acceptable disposal facilities and/or additional facilities needed to
adequately dispose of FOG generated within a sanitary sewer
system service area;
(Viii) System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan: The Enrollee shall
prepare and implement a capital improvement plan (CIP) that will
provide hydraulic capacity of key sanitary sewer system elements for
dry weather peak flow conditions, as well as the appropriate design
storm or wet weather event. At a minimum, the plan must include:
(x) SSMP Program Audits - As part of the SSMP, the Enrollee shall
conduct periodic internal aUdits, appropriate to the size of the system
and the number of SSOs. At a minimum, these audits must occur every
two years and a report must be prepared and kept on file. This audit
shall focus on evaluating the effectiveness of the SSMPand the
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Enrollee's compliance with the SSMP requirements identified in this
subsection (0.13), including identification of any deficiencies in the
SSMP and steps to correct them.
The Enrollee shall also create a plan of communication with systems that
are tributary and/or satellite to the Enrollee's sanitary sewer system.
14. Both the SSMP and the Enrollee's program to implement the SSMP must be
certified by the Enrollee to be in compliance with the requirements set forth
above and must be presented to the Enrollee's governing board for approval at a
public meeting. The Enrollee shall certify that the SSMP, and subparts thereof,
are in compliance with the general WORs within the time frames identified in the
time schedule prOVided in subsection 0.15, below.
The SSMP must be updated every five (5) years, and must include any
significant program changes. Re-certification by the governing board of the
Enrollee is required in accordance with 0.14 when significant updates to the
SSM? are made. To complete the re-certification process, the Enrollee shall
enter the data in the Onlinesse Database and mail the form to the State Water
Board, as described above.
15. The Enrollee shall comply with these reqUirements according to the follOWing
schedule. This time schedule does not supersede existing requirements or time
schedules associated with other permits or regulatory requirements.
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Sewer System Management Plan Time Schedule
Reporting Program
Section G
Regional Boards 4, 8,
8 months after WDRs Adoption
and 9
Regional Boards 1, 2,
12 months after WDRs Adoption
and 3
Regional Boards 5, 6,
16 months after WDRs Adoption
and 7
If this MOU is not executed by July 1, 2006, the reporting program time schedule will
remain six (6) months for all regions and agency size categories.
2. In the event that the Executive Director executes the MOA identified in note 1 by
July 1, 2006, then the deadline for this task shall be extended by six (6) months.
The time schedule identified in the MOA must be consistent with the extended time
schedule provided by this note. If the MOA is not executed by July 1, 2006, the six
(6) month time extension will not be granted.
1. A copy of the general WDRs and the certified SSMP shall be maintained at
appropriate locations (such as the Enrollee's offices, facilities, and/or Internet
homepage) and shall be available to sanitary sewer system operating and
maintenance personnel at all times.
1. The Enrollee shall allow the State or Regional Water Boards or their authorized
representative, upon presentation of credentials and other documents as may be
required by law, to:
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must
be kept under the conditions of this Order;
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1. The Enrollee shall furnish to the State or Regional Water Board, within a
reasonable time, any information that the State or Regional Water Board may
request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing,
or terminating this Order. The Enrollee shall also furnish to the Executive
Director of the State Water Board or Executive Officer of the applicable Regional
Water Board, upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this Order.
2. The Enrollee shall comply with the attached Monitoring and Reporting Program
No. 2006-0003 and future revisions thereto, as specified by the Executive
Director. Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified in
Monitoring and Reporting Program No. 2006-0003. Unless superseded by a
specific enforcement Order for a specific Enrollee, these reporting requirements
are intended to replace other mandatory routine written reports associated with
SSOs.
3. All Enrollees must obtain SSO Database accounts and receive a "Username"
and "Password" by registering through the California Integrated Water Quality
System (CIWQS). These accounts will allow controlled and secure entry into the
SSO Database. Additionally, within 30days of receiving an account and prior to
recording spills into the SSO Database, all Enrollees must complete the
"Collection System Questionnaire", which collects pertinent information regarding
a Enrollee's collection system. The "Collection System Questionnaire" must be
updated at least every 12 months.
4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 5411.5, any person who, without
regard to intent or negligence, causes or permits any untreated wastewater or
other waste to be discharged in or on any waters of the State, or discharged in or
deposited where it is, or probably will be, discharged in or on any surface waters
of the State, as soon as that person has knowledge of the discharge, shall
immediately notify the local health officer of the discharge. Discharges of
untreated or partially treated wastewater to storm drains and drainage channels,
whether man-made or natural or concrete-lined, shall be reported as required
above.
Any SSO greater than 1,000 gallons discharged in or on any waters of the State,
or discharged in or deposited where it is, or probably will be, discharged in or on
any surface waters of the State shall also be reported to the Office of Emergency
Services pursuant to California Water Code section 13271.
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H. CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP
1. This Order is not transferable to any person or party, except after notice to the
Executive Director. The Enrollee shall submit this notice in writing at least 30
days in advance of any proposed transfer. The notice must include a written
agreement between the existing and new Enrollee containing a specific date for
the transfer of this Order's responsibility and coverage between the existing
Enrollee and the new Enrollee. This agreement shall include an
acknowledgement that the existing Enrollee is liable for violations up to the
transfer date and that the new Enrollee is liable from the transfer date forward.
I. INCOMPLETE REPORTS
1. If an Enrollee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in any
report reqUired under this Order, the Enrollee shall promptly submit such facts or
information by formally amending the report in the Online SSO Database.
J. REPORT DECLARATION
(i) All reports required by this Order and other information required by the
State or Regional Water Board shall be signed and certified by a person
designated, for a municipality, state, federal or other public agency, as
either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official, or by a duly
authorized representative of that person, as described in paragraph (ii) of
this provision. (For purposes of electronic reporting, an electronic
signature and accompanying certification, which is in compliance with the
Online SSO database procedures, meet this certification requirement.)
1. The California Water Code provides various enforcement options, including civil
monetary remedies, for violations of this Order.
2. The California Water Code also provides that any person failing or refusing to
furnish technical or monitoring program reports, as required under this Order, or
State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 2006"0003 Page 20 of 20
Statewide General WDR For Wastewater Collection Agencies 5/2/06
falsifying any information provided in the technical or monitoring reports is
sUbject to civil monetary penalties.
L. SEVERABILITY
1. The provisions of this Order are severable, and if any provision of this Order, or
the application of any provision of this Order to any circumstance, is held invalid,
the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of
this Order, shall not be affected thereby.
2. This order does not convey any property rights of any sort or any exclusive
privileges. The requirements prescribed herein do not authorize the commission
of any act causing injury to persons or property, nor protect the Enrollee from
liability under federal, state or local laws, nor create a vested right for the
Enrollee to continue the waste discharge.
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Clerk to the State Water Board does hereby certify that the foregoing
is a full, true, and correct copy of general WDRs dUly and regularly adopted at a
meeting of the State Water Resources Control Board held on May 2, 2006.
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Song Her
Clerk to the Board
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The, State of California, Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) finds:
1. The State Water Board Is authorized to prescribe statewIde general waste discharge
and the same of similar types of waste pursuant to Water Code 13263. subdivision (I).
2. The State Water Board on May 2, 2006 1 adopted Statewide General Waste Di$c~arge
Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems, Order No. 2006-0003-DWQ, pursuant'to that
authority. '
,3. The State Water Board on May 2, 2006, adopted Monitoring ,and Reporting,
Requirements to impiement. the General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary
Sewer Systems.
4. State Water Board Order No. 2006-0003-DWQ. paragrapl) G.2., and the Monitoring and
Reporting Requirements,' both provide that the Executive Director may modify the terms
of the Monitoring and Reporting Requirements ~t any time.
5. The time allowed in those Monitoring and Reporting Requirements for the filing 6f the '
inillal report of an overflow Is too long to adequa(ely protect the public health and saf~ty
or the beneficia! uses of the waters of'the slate when there is a sewage collection
system spill. An additional notification requirement is necessary and appropriate to
ensure the Office of Emergency Services. local p.ublic health officials, and the applicable
regional water quality control !Joerd are apprised of a spill,that reaches a drainage
channel or surface water. , '
6. . Further, the burden of providing a notification as soon as possible is de minimis and will'
allow response agencies to take action ~s soon as possible to protect public, health and
safety and beneficial uses 'of ~he waters of the state.
Pursuant to the .authorilydeJegated by Resolution No. 2002 0104 and Order No. 2006·0003-,
w
DWQ, the Monitoring and Reporting Requirements for Statewide General Waste Discharge
Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems No. 2006-0003-DWQ is hereby amended as shown
in Attachment A, with new text IndIcated by double-lmderline.
This Monitoring and Reporting Program (MRP) establishes monitoring', record keeping,
reporting and public notlflcatlon requirements for-Order No. 2006-2003-DWQ,
"Statewide General Waste Discharge.Requlrements for Sailitary Sewer Systems:"
Revisions to this MRP may be made at any time by the Executive Director, arid may
include a reduction or increase in the monitoring and reporting.
NOTIEICATIQN
Although State and Regional Water Board staff do not have duties as first responders.
this Monitoring and Reporting Program is an appropriate mechanism to ensure that the
agencies that do have first responder duties are notified in a timely manner In order to
protect pl}gllc health and beneficial uses.' . ' .
2, As soon as possible. but no later then twenty-four (24) hours after becoming,
aware of a discharge to a drainage"channel or a surface water. the Discharger
shall submit to th~ sJPpropriate Regional Water Qualitv Control Board a
certification that the State Office of Emergency Services and tbe [ocal health
officer or directors of environmental health with jurisdiction ·over the affected
water bodies have been notified of the discharge,
,3. Private L~teral Sewage' Discharges - Sewag'e discharges that are caused by
, blo'ckages or other problems within ~ privately owned lateral.
5. Category 2 5S0s - All 8SGs that meet the above criteria for Category 2 SSOs
must be reported to the Online SSO Database within 30 days after the end of the
calendar mOllth In which the SSO occur~ (e.g. all S5Gs occurring in the month of
January must t;>e entered into the database by March 1st).
6. Private Lateral Sewage Discharges - All sewage discharges that meet the above,
criteria for Private Lateral sewage discharges may be reported to the Online SSO
Database based upon the Enrollee's discretion. If a Private Lateral sewage
discharge is recorded in the SSO, Database, the Enrollee'must identify the
,sewage discharge as occurring and caused by a private, lateral, and a
responsible party (other than the Enrollee) should be identified, if known.
7. If there are no SSOs during' the calendar month, the Enrollee will provide, within
30, days after the end of each calendar month, a statement through the Online
SSO Database certifying that there were no 580s for the :designated month.
8. In the event that the ssa Online Database i~ not available, the enrollee must fax
all required information to the appropriate Regional W~ter Board office in '
Monitoring and Reporting Program No. 2006·0003·DWQ Page 30f5
accordance with the time sche'dules identified above. In such' event, the Enrollee
must also enter all required Information into the Online SSO Database as soon'
as practical.
. All Enrollees must obtain SSO Database accounts and receive a "Usemame" and ..
(CIWQS). These accounts will allow controlled and secure entry I,nto theSSa
'. D~tabase. Addltionally~ within .thirty (30) days of r.ecelving an account and prior to .
. recorqing SSOs into the SSO Dataqas.e, all Enrollees must complete the "Collection
System Questionnaire", which collects pertinent information ~egarding an Enrollee's
collectIon system. The "Collection System Questionnaire" must be updated at least
every 12.months.
9. Category 2 SSOs:
A. All information listed above '(if applicable and known), as well as;
B.· Jdentifi~tion of sewage discharge as a private lateral sewage
discharge; and'
C.. Responsible party contactinformation (if known).
Monitorlng and Reporting Program No. 2006-0003·DWQ Page 4 of 5
Statewide General Wl;>Rs for Sanilary Sew6!r Syst~ms Revised 02120/2008
1.· The Enrolle·e'shall report SSOs to OES, In accordance with California Water
Code Section 13271. "
2. The Enrollee shall report 880s to County Hea.lth officials in accordance with
California Health and Safety Code Section 5410 et seq.
B. Record Keeping
1. Individual ssa records shall be maintained by the Enrollee for a minimum of five,
years from the date of the SSO. This'period may be ex,tended when requested by
;3 Regional Water Board Executive Officer.
[2. Omitted.]
3. All records shall be made available for revi~w upon Stc;lte or Regional, Wate~
Board staffs request.- ' .
4. All monitoring instruments and devices that are used by the Enrollee to fulfill ,the'
. ,prescribed monitoring and reporting program shall be-properly, maintained and
-caUbrated as necessary to ensure their continued accuracy;
5. The Enrollee shall retain records of all seos, such as, but not limited to 'and
when applicable: '
1. Steps that have been and will be taken to prevent the'SSO from recurring
and a schedule to implement those steps.
g. Work orders, work completed, and any other maintenance records'trom
the previous 5 years which are associated with responses and
Investigations of system problems related to SSOs;
h. A list and description· of complaints from customers or others from the,
preVious 5 years; and - .
i. Documentation 01 performance and Implementation measures for the
preVious 5 years.
C. Certification
Monitoring and Reporting Program No. 2006,:,0003 will become effective on the date of
adoption by the State Water Board. The notification requirements added by Order
No. WQ 2008-0002-EXEC will become effective upon issuance bv the Executive
Director..
CERTJFICAT.ION
The undersigned Clerk to the Board does tJereby certify thatthe foregoIng is;:J full, true,
and correct copy of an order amended by the Executive Director of the State Water
Board. . .
v. SEWER SYSTEM MANAGMENT PLAN
LEADS TO
2/26/06
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Receiving A Sewage Overflow/Backup Report Tab 3
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Responding to a Sanitary Sewer Backup Tab 4
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Sewer Spill Overflow Response Plan is to ensure that the City of Anderson (City)
personnel follow established guidelines in cleaning up and decontaminating sewer spills which may occur
within the City service area. The City will follow reporting procedures in regards to sewer spills as set forth
by Proposition 65 and California Code of Regulations Title 19.
POLICY
City employees are required to report all wastewater overflows found and to take the appropriate action to
secure the wastewater overflow area, relieve the cause of the overl'low, and ensure that the affected area is
cleaned as soon as possible to minimize health hazards to the public and to protect the environment. The
City's goal is to respond to sewer system overflows as soon as possible following notification.
MINOR OVERFLOW andlor BACKUP: A sewage overflow or backup that does not contaminate a property
owner's premises. can be effectively cleaned-up by City personnel and/or does not require regulatory
notification:
NCCSIF (Northern California Cities Self Insurance Fund): This is the risk sharing pool that the City
obtains its general liability insurance.
SEWER BACKUP CLAIMS HANDLING POLICY
It is the Policy of the City of Anderson that claim forms shall be offered to anyone wishing to file a claim. The following
procedures will be observed for all sewer backup claims:
1. City staff will offer a City claim form to anyone experiencing a sewer backup resulting from an apparent blockage in
the City owned sewer lines. The claim will be processed pursuant to City and Bragg and Associates procedures.
2. It is the responsibility of City staff to gather information regarding the incident and notify Deputy City Clerk or their
designee.
3. It is the responsibility of the Deputy City Clerk or their designee to review all claims and to oversee the adjustment
and administration of the claim to closure.
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Mailing Address:
PO Box 491749
Resqing, CA 96049~1749
Chief Plant Operator Or Desi@hee Perform The
2. Communicates With Claimant, As Appropriate Following:
3. QbmmunicateWith Brag~&ASSbciatesTo Reviews . lncidel"it· Reports & FprWC:;lrqs, A.$ Appropriate,
Adjust & Administer The Claim To Closure To Deputy City Clerk . .
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
It is important for employees to communicate effectively with City customers, especially in sewage backup
situations. How we communicate - on the phone, in writing, or in person -is how we are perceived. Good
communication with the homeowner results in greater confidence in our ability to address the problem
satisfactorily, less chance of having the homeowner prolong the claims process, and less chance of him/her
exaggerating the damage done to their property.
As a representative of City, you will occasionally have to deal with an irate homeowner. A sewer backup is a
stressful event and even a reasonable homeowner can become irate should he/she perceive us as being
indifferent, uncaring, unresponsive, or incompetent.
Although sometimes difficult, effective management of a sewage backup situation is critical. If it is not
managed well, the situation can end up in a costly prolonged process with the homeowner. We want the
homeowner to feel assured that we are responsive and the homeowner's best interest is a top priority
1. Give the homeowner ample time to explain the situation or to vent. Show interest in what the
homeowner has to say, no matter how many times you have heard it before, or how well you understand
the problem.
2. As soon as possible, let the customer know that you will determine if the source of the sewer backup is
in the sewer main and, if it is, will have it corrected as quickly as you can.
3. Acknowledge the homeowner's concerns. For example, if the homeowner seems angry or worried about
property damage, say something like, "l understand you're concerned about the possible damage to
your property, but a professional cleanup crew can restore the area, and if it is determined that the City
is at fault, the property owner has the right to file a claim for any reasonable repairs or losses resulting
from this incident."
4. Express understanding and empathy for any inconveniences caused by the incident, but do not admit
fault.
5. As much as possible, keep the homeowner informed on what is being done and will be done to correct
the problem.
6. Keep focused on getting the job done in a very professional manner. Don't wander from the problem
with too much unnecessary small talk with the homeowner.
STEP ACTION
TELL THE CUSTOMER (See Tab 2 for Customer Relations Tips)o7
D Clearly communicate who will respond, estimated time they will arrive and what area(s) will need to be
accessed.
D Clearly communicate that a blockage in a City-owned sewer line will be promptly cleared, but that the
City is not allowed to work on a blockage in the property owner'slresident's service lateral line.
Use general terms that the caller can understand, and give the caller your name for future reference.
D Show concern and empathy for the property owner/resident, but do not admit or deny liability.
D Instruct the caller to keep all family members & pets away from the affected area.
D Instruct the caller to place towels, rags, blankets, etc between areas that have been affected & areas
Lateral TV Report 4H
Claim Form 41
1. Send for equipment & Contact One of the Following: Contact Bragg & Assoc. at
staffing necessary to clear -7 Cleanrite at 530.246.4886 530.519.9130 or at 916.783.0100 :
blockage -7 Serv-Pro at 530.241.2424 1. Describe incident
2. Clear blockage (see Tab 2. Ask if a Bragg & Assoc. representative
6 for instructions) will be arriving
Describe incident
1. Request a cleaning crew be -If YES, ask for estimated time of
dispatched arrival & relay to the Customer
2. Ask firm to call you back with -If NO, inform Bragg & Assoc. that
'[)(l~sthecust~mer want CYES
an estimated time of arrival for all incident reports will be
a clMning service?
the cleanup crew. Relay this forwarded to them by the Deputy
information to the Customer. City Clerk
( Has any sewage spilled outside? GO TO TAB SA &GG>M~LEtE -7 THEN RETURN HERE
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Go outside & look for a backflow prevention device or
c1eanout. Look all around the house/property.
Place the Following Into the Sewer Backup Information Packet Envelope &
Forward to Chief Plant Operator:
o Signed copy's of:
o Customer Information Letter
o Hotel Selection form, if applicable
o First Responder form
o Lateral TV Report, if applicable
o All photos
Customer Name:
---------------------------------
Customer Address: _
Customer Phone: _
Distribution Instructions - Top Copy To Chief Plant Operator; Middle Copy To Bragg & Assoc; Bottom Copy To Customer
Address:
We recognize that sewer back flow incidents can be stressful and require immediate response when all
facts concerning how an incident occurred are unknown. Rest assured that we do all we can to prevent
this type of event from occurring. Nevertheless, occasionally tree roots or other debris in the sewer lines
cause a backup into homes immediately upstream of the blockage. At this time the City is investigating
the cause of this incident.
If the City is found to be responsible for the incident, we are committed to cleaning and restoring your
property, and to protecting the health of those affected during the remediation process.
The company assigned to perform the necessary cleaning and restoration process is (City Staff- check
one):
D Cleanrite at 530.246.4886
D Serv-Pro at 530.241.2424
The cleaning contractor provided has been selected because of their adherence to established protocols
that are designed to assure all parties thorough, cost-effective and expeditious cleaning services. You
also have the right to select your own cleaning contractor, but the City does not guarantee payment of
fees/expenses incurred and reserves the right to dispute fees/expenses deemed not usual and
customary Bragg & Associates has the responsibility for processing any claims for damages that are
submitted. You can reach them directly at 916.783.0100.
If you wish to discuss this matter, or submit a claim for damages, please contact either of the following:
o Deputy City Clerk at 530.378.6651
D Bragg & Associates (Claims Administrator): 530.519.9130 or 530.230.3703
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What you need to do now:
The City has prepared this brief set of instructions to help you minimize the impact of the loss by
responding promptly to the situation.
D Do not attempt to clean the area yourself, let the cleaning and restoration company handle
this.
D Keep people and pets away from the affected area(s).
D Do not remove items from the area - the cleaning and restoration company will handle this.
D If you had recent plumbing work, contact your plumber or contractor and inform them of this
incident.
D If you intend to file a claim, do so as soon as practical -The California Government Code,
Sections 900 - 960, requires the filing of a written claim and outlines specific time lines and
notice procedures that must be used in order to have a claim considered.
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l!We acknowledge receipt of this letter.
Employee Signature: _ Date: _
Customer Signature: _ Date: _
Distribution Instructions - Top Copy To Chief Plant Operator; Middle Copy To Bragg & Assoc; Bottom Copy To Customer
SIGNAT~U:R:-E:------------===
NAME: DATE:- - - - - -
TIME STAFF ARRIVED ON-SITE: _
IFYES,WHO&WHEN?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
DATE: TIME:
EMPLOYEE NAME:
RESIDENT:
PROPERTY MANAGERS:
STREET ADDRESS:
STREET ADDRESS:
PHONE:
PHONE:
SUSPECTED CAUSE OF FLOODING: 00 Blockage 00 Infrastructure Failure 00 Inflow Infiltration 00 Power
Failure
00 Capacity Deficiency 00 Natural Disaster 00 Bypass 00 Cause
Unknown
- If spill caused by Blockage, please specify: 00 Roots 00 Grease OIJ Debris [I CI Debris from Laterals [10 Vandalism
00 Animal carcass 00 Construction Debris 00 Multiple Causes
00 Multiple causes
- Specify Other Cause: _
YES
Is it after 8pm or will the cleaning & disinfection NO
be completed after 10pm? Are there any residents that:
YES 1. Is pregnant?
YES
2. Has severe allergies/asthma?
1. Recommend to resident they stay at a hotel while
3. Has respiratory problems?
area is cleaned & disinfected
2. Contact, in order shown, until you reach someone: 4. Has a compromised immune system?
-) Bragg & Assoc. Field Adjustor: 530.519.9130
Full
Empty
Property Line
Recommended Follow-Up Action(s):
INSTRUCTIONS TO EMPLOYEE:
1. Contact the Bragg & Associates Field Adjustor at 530.519.9130 or at 530.230.3703 - if unavailable, contact the
Chief Plant Operator at 530.378.6665 or 530.0524.9851 and request they contact the selected hotel and make
arrangements for one nights lodging for the Customer named below.
2. Review this form with the Customer.
3. Explain to Customer that additional nights and other incidentals will be addressed by the Bragg & Associates
Field Adjustor at 530.519.9130 or the Deputy City Clerk at 530.378.6651.
4. Instruct the Customer that this emergency authorization is for LODGING ONLY - NO FOOD, MINIBAR,
MOVIE, PHONE or Other Charges).
5. Have the Customer sign the Acknowledgement section of this form.
6. Complete the voucher information and sign.
7. Give the bottom copy of this form to the Customer.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMER: Our staff has determined that you should temporarily relocate to the hotel listed
below for your safety and convenience while your residence is being cleaned. Please note that this emergency
authorization is granted under the following conditions:
1. The voucher authorizes payment of one (1) night's stay at one of the hotels listed below.
2. The voucher is good for room and tax ONLY. Phone, food, mini-bar and other incidental charges will be your
responsibility.
3. Additional nights/other allowances/incidentals may be discussed by contacting the City's insurance claims
administrator, Bragg & Associates, at 530.519.9130 or 530.230.3703 or the Deputy City Clerk at 530.378.6651.
4. Please bring a photo ID with you so that hotel staff can verify the voucher's authenticity.
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CUSTOME~~CKN()VJLED~EM~Nt:
I/wehave.r~?d.andunderstood thetermsand conditions governing this offer of temporary relocation and agree to abiae
gy them as aescribed aqov~.
6ustbmerName(PMasepfifit) - - - - - , c - - - - - - - - - , c - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' - _
Affected Address: _
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Customer's Daytime Phone: _
! 1~1
City Representative Name: _
Ii·
City Representative Cell Phone: _
Hotel Staff:
Please direct any questions regarding this voucher to Bragg & Associates at 530.519.9130 or 530.230.3703
Distribution Instructions - Top Copy To Chief Plant Operator; Middle Copy To Bragg & Assoc; Bottom Copy To Customer
PERSON COMPLETING THIS FORM: DATE:
PHONE:
PHONE:
CITY, STATE AND ZIP:
PHONE:
NAME OF EMPLOYEE(S) RESPONDING TO SPILL: YEAR HOME BUILT: # OF BATHROOMS:
# OF ROOMS AFFECTED:
WAS PROPERTY FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION ANY PLUMBING PERMITS W/IN LAST 3 YEARS?
DETERMINED? DYes D 1\10 DYes D No
If "YES", please describe:
IS FINISHED FLOOR 12" OR MORE BELOW NEAREST
UPSTREAM MANHOLE? DYes D No
If YES, send BPD Notification Letter:
Date Letter Sent: _
WAS LATERAL TV'd? DYes D No If YES, please include WHEI\I WAS THIS LINE SEGMENT LAST
copy of Lateral TV report CLEANED?
IS THIS PROPERTY REQUIRED TO HAVE A BPD REPAIRED (date & describe repairs):
INSTALLED BY ORDINANCE? DYes D No
SUSPECTED CAUSE OF OVERFLOW: HAVE THERE EVER BEEN ANY OTHER SPILLS AT
THIS LOCATION? Ifso, when?
PERSON COMPLETING THIS FORM: DATE:
PHONE:
CAMERA TYPE: LOCATION OF CAMERA ENTRY:
UPSTREAM MANHOLE #:
PHONE
PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT WERE DISCOVERED TIME OF OVERFLOW:
Describe Extent & Location Using Camera Entry Point As
Reference: TIME BLOCKAGE RELIEVED:
DBroken Lateral- Describe: TIME LATERAL TV'd:
NOTES/COMMENTS:
o Roots - Describe:
DGrease - Describe:
DSag Describe:
DBPD Describe:
DCleanout - Describe:
DJointiJunction - Describe:
DGrade Describe:
DGrit Describe:
DOther Describe
On the reverse side of the sheet Is a claim form for fiUng claims a,galnst the City of
Anderson. The original andon.& Identical copy of this form, together with one copy of all
attachments. are to be filedwith the Office of the City Clerk. Retain one copy for your
records. Please send to this address:.
City Clerk
City of Anderson
1887 Howard Street
Anderson. CA 96007
NOTICE: The City Clerk IS the QNlYoffice to which claims may be submitted. Claims
are NOT to be sent to the City Attorney or any other City Oep.artment.
Please flU out claim form completely. Missing Information may delay the
processing of your claim. Plea$9 print.
PROCEDURES
Claims received by the City Clerk are forwarded to the City's Claims Administrator. All
claimants are then notified that action will be taken within 45 days, or otherwise notified
as to the cla.im itself.
If recommended for denial by the Administrator, your claim will then be submitted to the
City Clerk for final, official rejection. You will be sent a letter from the City Clerk or his or
her designee, notifying you of the action taken and of any further action necessary or
available to you.
Total Amount of Claim: Greater than $10,000 _. Less than $10,000 _ (U le$S the $10.000 Indicate amount below)
Personal InJury $ Prop&rty Damage $ ....... _
NOTE: Please attach copies of supporting documentation for the amounts claimed.
rnsurance Broker/Agent _
WarnFnlJ: ClIllfornla Stahl ~w genll:n1lly rectUlrtl9 that mmll>lah11$ against II public cnllly, ,such as thG Clty ()f Andel'$on, be presented within SIX (6
MONllIS from the dale of the a~Uon or Inct~.,t gIving riS>ll ~o the claim. Certain OUlltf claims. must bl) frletl withIn ONE m
YEAR from tha acllon o.
Incldliii,t. You soould ehoclc 1M Governmllnt Code todGtIlrmlM what prll,sllnl4llloo period nppHe$ In your ·case. .
o Form 4B - Cleaning Declination, Signed Original (If applicable i.e. customer refused cleaning services)
I
I NO
I rr=========~;';;;;';;~b======n
I WATER DAMAGE in the yellow pages &
YES hire a contractor to clear their lateral.
1. Send for any equipment & staffing necessary 3. Complete Section C of Form 4E - 1st
to clear the blockage Responder Form
2. Clear blockage (see Tab 6 for instructions) 4. Forward both forms to Chief Plant
Operator
I. YES
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-7 Ask for an estimated time of arrival for the cleanup crew. Relay this information to the customer
-7Describe incident
-7 If YES, ask for an estimated time of arrival. Relay this information to the customer
-7 If NO, inform Bragg & Assoc. that all incident reports will be forwarded by the Deputy City Clerk
4th Open this packet and:
o REVIEW with the Customer the CUSTOMER INFORMATION LETTER· Customer Information Regarding
Sewer Backup Claims (form 4C)
o Have Customer sign the form & give them the bottom copy
o GIVE the Customer the CLAIM FORM
o GIVE the Customer the AFFECTED PROPERTY INVENTORY LOG (form 40)
o COMPLETE the FIRST RESPONDER FORM (form 4E)
o IF the First Responder Form indicates the Customer should temporarily relocate, follow the instructions
at the top of the HOTEL SELECTION FORM (form 4F)
5th Take pictures of affected & non-affected areas using a digital camera or the disposable camera in this envelope.
E)lh Look for a backflow prevention device on the service lateral & photograph. If you can't locate one, determine if you
want the lateral televised - if so, COMPLETE a CITY Work Order to have the lateral televised. Record the
results using the LATERAL REPORT FORM (form 4H)
7th PLACE THE FOLLOWING IN THIS ENVELOPE & FORWARD TO Chief Plant Operator:
o Signed copy's of:
o Customer Information Letter
o Hotel Selection form, if applicable
o Completed First Responder form
o Disposable camera
Anderson
Prepared by David Patzer, 707.373.9709 - Copyright January 2004
Responding to a Sanitary Sewer Mainline Overflow 5A
Procedure For Calculating Spill Volume - Estimating Flow Out of a Pick Hole 5E
Procedure For Calculating Spill Volume - Estimating Flow By Counting Service Connections 5F
Use the appropriate cleaning equipment to the situation to hydroflush, rodder, or hand rod to
clear a blockage. Make certain to either have the vactor setup at the downstream manhole or
use a fork or trap at the outlet of the manhole in the channel to catch any debris that is released.
2 nd
Blockage
If using the rodder, set-up at the first dry manhole and run upstream until you hit the blockage.
Once you break through the blockage, pull the rods and cleaning tools out. If you leave the rods
Clearing
in the line it could restrict the flow. Once the flow is back to normal, run the line to the next
manhole.
SEE TAB 6 FOR THE HYDROFLUSHING SOP
ASSIGN STAFF TO BEGIN CLEANUP
1. Remove all signs of gross pollution (toilet paper, solids, grease, etc.)
ard 2. Flush area w/metered water- Unless raining (3 times the amount of the spill, if possible)
a. Setup a berm or other means to contain all chlorinated flush water so that it can be
Area Cleanup delivered to the sewer or removed with the vactor
b. DO NOT USE ANY DISINFECTANT THAT MAY ENTER THE STORM DRAIN OR
OTHER WATER SUPPLY!
NO
YES
Were Receiving WClt~r
Samples Collected?
YES
Were uWARNING- RAW
SEWAGE" Warnings
Posted?
COLLECT SAMPLES AS FOLLOWS:
1. Assemble Field Sampling Kit (place items listed at bottom in cooler)
2. Get ice pack from the lab freezer or convenience store & place In cooler
3. Determine point spill entered waterway - photograph this location (include a reference point in the photo)
4. Don the PPE from the Sampling Kit
5. SAMPLING NOTES:
-7 COLLECT UPSTREAM SAMPLE FIRST!
-7 COLLECT ALL SAMPLES AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF THE WATER FLOW!
6. SAMPLING:
a. Move 50' upstream of point where spill entered waterway (reference sample)
b. Collect samples well away from the bank, preferably at a point where water is visibly flowing,
c. Remove the seal from the coliform sample container just prior to collecting your sample. A chemical has
been added to the sample container. Leave the chemical in the bottle and do not rinse.
-7 NOTE: The ammonia-nitrogen sample bottle contains sulfuric acid - LEAVE THE ACID IN THE BOTTLE
AND DO NOT ALLOW IT TO TOUCH YOUR SKIN!
d. Remove the cap immediately before collecting each sample.
e. Do not allow the inside of the cap to touch anything.
f. Fill the bottle to the line and immediately replace the cap.
g. Label the samples UPSTREAM and note the date and time collected.
h. Place samples in cooler.
L Take a photo of this sample location (include a reference point in the photo)
j. Move at least 10' downstream of point where spill entered waterway and repeat steps 6a-6f.
k. Label the samples "Downstream" and mark the date and time collected.
I. Place samples in cooler
m. Take a photo of this sample location (include a reference point in the photo)
7. Complete the Chain of Custody form from the Sampling Kit
8. Immediately contact Basic Laboratory, 2218 Railroad Ave, Redding, CA 96001 at 530.243.7234 and inform
them you have the following samples that require processing:
a. Total and Fecal Coliform - Holding time = <4hours
b. Ammonia-Nitrogen - Holding Time = 28days
9. Take the cooler containing the samples and the completed chain of custody to Basic Laboratory.
10. Depending on the magnitude of the spill continue sampling the downstream location until the lab has declared
the downstream results consistent with the upstream results.
SUGGESTED SAMPLING FREQUENCY - This is a guide only! Follow the recommendations of your
local County Health Department for actual sampling frequency:
Major Spill with Major Waterway Impact -7 Sample Every 2 Hours
Moderate Spill with Moderate Waterway Impact -7 Sample Every 6 hours
Minor Spill with Minor Waterway Impact -7 Sample Daily
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Within 1 hour of becoming aware of an SSO that meets any of the following criteria:
~ Any SSO that is 1,000 gallons or more, or
~ Any SSO that may imminently and substantially endanger human health, or
Within 24 hours of becoming aware of an SSO that meets any of the following criteria:
~ Any SSO that is 500 gallons or more, or
~ Any SSO that may imminently and substantially endanger human health, or
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5..Day Written Fo!low-LJpReporting to Regional Water Quality Control Board
Within 5-days of notifying the Regional Water Quality Control Board of an SSO, a written report containing the following
information shall be submitted to the City Regional Water Quality Control Board contact:
~ Location of spill; ~ Date and time of spill; ~ Volume and nature of the spill;
lEI Cause(s) of the spill; ~ Mitigation measures taken; ~ Duration of the spill;
~ Size of the affected area; ~ Number of warning signs placed and their location;
lEI How many samples were taken, sample location and constituents sampled;
~ Names/times of the regulatory agencies contacted;
lEI Corrective measures implemented/proposed to prevent/minimize future occurrences
Note: Include photos of the damage/obstruction of the collection system and the area affected by the spill.
e 0 owmg repo mg p one SCrip S ou e use :
"This is (name) from the City of Anderson. I have a sewage spill report to make. The City of Anderson
has experienced a sewer line blockage, resulting in the discharge of raw sewage. The blockage occurred at (time. date,
and exact location). The quantity spilled was approximately (# of gallons). A City of Anderson crew was dispatched to
the site at (time) to clean up the spill. Cleanup operations were/will be completed by (time and date)."
-7Your name
Weather condition at time of spill: 00 Sunny Weather 00 Cloudy Weather 00 Rainy Weather 00 Rain for Several Days
Weather conditions for preceding 72-hours: 00 Sunny Weather 00 Cloudy Weather 1][1 Rainy Weather
B. SSO DESCRIPTION
Estimated Overflow Rate (gal/min.) _ How Was Flow Rate Determined: _
Estimate volume spilled: (in gallons) Spill risk magnitude: 00 Low 00 Medium 00 High
SSO Source: 00 Manhole - Structure #: 00 Pipe 00 Clean Out 00 Pump station 00 Other
-If other, please specify: _
Final spill destination: 00 Storm Drain 00 Capture in Storm Drain OIJ Building Structure CIO YardlLand
00 StreeUCurb & Gutter 00 Surface Water Impact 00 Ground Water Impact 00 No Water Involved 00 Unknown
Did incident reach State water? 00 Yes 00 No If YES, name/description of receiving waters:
C. SSO LOCATION
Street address/Site:, _
City: County: ZIP Code: _
D. CAUSE OF SSO
Spill Cause: 00 Blockage 00 Infrastructure Failure 00 Inflow Infiltration 00 Electrical Power Failure
00 Flow Capacity Deficiency 00 Natural Disaster 00 Bypass 00 Cause Unknown
-If spill caused by Blockage, please specify: 00 Roots 00 Grease OCI Debris OIJ Debris from Laterals IJIJ Vandalism
00 Animal carcass 00 Construction Debris 00 Multiple Causes
- If spill caused by Infrastructure Failure, please specify: 00 Breakage of collection system
00 Damage to collection system 00 Leaks to collection system 00 Pump station failure OIJ Multiple causes
- Specify other cause: _
E. INCIDENT RESPONSE
Were responselcorrective actions taken? 00 Yes 00 No Were clean-up actions taken? 00 Yes 00 No
Were disinfections actions taken? 00 Yes 00 No Were samples collected? 00 Yes 00 No
If samples were collected, complete the following: Samples collected by: _
Sample Location(s): 00 _ _Ft Upstream 00 __Ft Downstream 00 __At Discharge Point
Conditions that may influence sample results: 0 Storm Drain Discharges 0 Stream Discharges 0 Runoff Containing Animal Waste
o Other: _
posting(s): _
Anyon-going investigation? 00 Yes 00 No -If Yes, Please specify completion date: _ _1_ _1 _
IMMEDIATELY Contact One of the Following & Request They Make Notifications As Indicated on Tab 5G:
lEI Chief Plant Operator at 530.524.9851 (cell) or 530.222.3207 (home)
lEI Collections Supervisor at 530.524.9847 (cell) or 530.244.0494 (home)
I. REPORT CLOSURE
SERVICE CALL CUSTOMER NOTIFED RE: STATUS: Yes_ No_ -7 IF NO, WHY:
~Referencethe City of Anderson Sanitary Sewer Overflow and Backup Response Plan field
binder, as necessary
2nd Using the disposable camera in this envelope, take pictures of affected and unaffected
areas before and after cleanup
4th IF receiving waters were impacted, post warning signs for a distance of 2 miles
downstream of each entry point at downstream road crossings; one on the upstream
side of the road crossing and one on the downstream side of the road crossing.
5th PLACE THE FOLLOWING IN THIS ENVELOPE AND FORWARD TO CHIEF OPERATOR:
CJ Disposable camera
Anderson
FOLLOW ALL REQUIRED SAFETY PROCEDURES!
D Ensure All Employees Are Equipped & Use All Appropriate PPE
D Ensure All Necessary Traffic Controls Are In Place
o Ensure All Safety Program Requirements Are Observed (i.e. Confined Space, Manhole Hazards,
Respiratory Protection, etc)
STEP 1 - SETUP
D Position vehicle/sewer-c1eaning equipment at downstream manhole from blockage
D On steep lines where the downstream manholes are less than 5 feet deep, necessary precautions to prevent
secondary overflows at downstream manholes must be taken. Form a containment barricade near the
downstream manhole with use of sandbags, etc.
D Position the water jet over the 1st empty manhole below the blockage
D Attach a leader hose (a hose of a different color) to the regular hose this serves as a benchmark for insertion &
retrieval (NOTE: A leader hose helps prevent the hose from exiting the pipe prematurely & causing injury!)
D Select a PENETRATING nozzle with a small angle (i.e. 15-degrees) for blockages
D Install a nozzle extension between the end of the hose & the nozzle to prevent the nozzle and hose from turning up
a service lateral
D IF USING A ROLLER GUIDE: Lower it into the manhole & lock it into place
D IF USING A TIGER TAIL: Insert the jet hose through it & tie the device in place to stabilize it
D Lower the hose, nozzle extension & nozzle into the manhole & into the pipe invert
D IF USING A ROLLER GUIDE: Insert the hose as far as possible into the pipe before using the lower roller
guide & engaging the water pressure - 3-feet is minimum!
STEP 2 - HYDROFLUSHING
D Run the line with just enough pressure to reach the blockage. When you reach the blockage, the hose should stop.
D Adjust the water pressure to the level appropriate for this type of blockage, pipe and situation.
D NOTE: In sewer lines where property owner toilets have bubbled or overflowed due to high pressure back
flushing, a lower pressure must be used to prevent additional backups
D If the hose does not advance, pull back on it and then let go. Repeat the steps until the hose breaks through the
blockage.
D If the hose breaks through and the line is still plugged, run the hose until you hit another plug, then repeat the steps
again.
D Clear the blockage by working from the lower end to the higher end of the flow
D NOTE: Always jet the line a few feet at a time, returning the debris to the manhole - remove debris so further
blockages are not created downstream
D Once you hear or see the rush of the water, turn off the pressure until the water level drops in the line. Once the
flow is back to normal, run the hose up to the next manhole to insure that the line is free of all blockages, then pull
the hose back. Check the upstream manholes to make sure the line is running.
D Always rewind the jet hose with the water pressure on to avoid flattening the hose.
D NOTE: Always turn off the water pressure once you see the leader hose - failure to do so may result in
serious injury!
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VENDOR CONTACTS
Knights Inn Best Western 530.365.2753
AmeriHost Inn 530.365.6100
Shelby Plumbing 530.365.0412
Wallner Plumbinf Company 530.365.1642
Brovillette Construction Inc 530.365.7858
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City of Anderson
530.378.6636
Purpose
The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure is to ensure that sewer cleaning is
performed in a manner that will produce a high quality work product. Quality is
important because it ensures that the sanitary sewers will not experience problems prior
to their next scheduled cleaning.
Goal
The goal of cleaning a gravity sewer is to restore the flow area to 95% of the original
flow area of the pipe.
Required Forms
1. Cleaning Work Order
2. Pre Trip Inspection Form
3. InjurylDamage Report Form
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Procedures for Sewer Cleaning Crew
Prior to Leaving the Yard
1. Plan the work so that it starts in the upstream portion of the area and moves
downstream.
2. Wherever possible, plan to clean sewers from the downstream manhole.
3. Inspect the sewer cleaning nozzles for wear. Replace nozzles that are excessively
worn.
4. If this is the first day that this cleaning unit is being used this week, inspect the
first 200 feet of hose and couplings for damage or wear.
At the Jobsite
5. Wear proper personnel protective equipment (PPE).
6. Fill the water tank at or near the firstjobsite.
7. Determine and confirm location of upstream and downstream manholes (use
street addresses, if possible).
8. Look for any overhead utilities that may come into contact with the vacuum boom
during the cleaning operation.
9. Set up proper traffic control by placing traffic signs, flags, cones and other traffic
control devices.
10. Move the cleaning unit into the traffic control so that the hose reel is positioned
over the manhole.
11. Install the cleaning nozzle on the hose.
Cleaning Operation
12. Insert the debris trap.
13. Start the auxiliary engine.
14. Lower the hose, with a guide or roller to protect the hose, into the manhole and
direct it into the sewer to be cleaned.
15. Start the high pressure pump and set the engine speed to provide adequate
pressure for the sewer cleaning operation.
16. Open the water valve and allow the hose to proceed up the sewer. The hose speed
should not exceed 3 feet per minute.
17. Allow the hose to proceed 25% ofthe length of the sewer and putl the hose back.
18. Observe the nature and the quantity of debris putled back to the manhole.
19. If there is little or no debris, allow the hose to proceed to the upstream manhole.
20. If there is moderate to heavy debris, clean the remaining pOliion of the sewer in
steps not to exceed 25% of the length of the sewer.
21. Open the upstream manhole and verify that the nozzle is at or past the manhole.
22. The sewer has been adequately cleaned when:
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• Successive passes with a cleaning nozzle do not produce any additional
debris, and
23. Determine the nature and quantity of the debris removed during the cleaning
operation. Use the codes in Table 4-B-1 to report the nature and quantity of
debris. Figure 4-B-1 is an excerpt from the CWEA "Hydroflush Best Practices
Manual" publication and sets guidelines for coding debris found during field
work.
24. Remove the debris from the manhole using the vacuum unit.
25. Rewind the hose on the reel.
26. Remove the debris trap.
27. Clean the mating surface and close the manhole. Ensure that the manhole is
properly seated.
28. Enter the results on the Work Order.
29. Move the cleaning unit, break down and stow the traffic controls.
30. Proceed to the next cleaning jobsite.
At the End of the Day
31. Inspect the equipment and tools for problems.
32. Report any problems with equipment, tools, or sewers that were cleaned during
the day to the Supervisor.
33. Tum in all completed Cleaning Work Orders to the Supervisor at end of shift.
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Table 2 - Excerpt/rom CWEA publication, "Hydrojlush Best Practices Manual"
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Next to cleaning the sewer line, effective observation of results is the most
important work product of the crew. This information is the basis for defining future
,I Clear I
........, Moderate
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rI Grease No observable
grease
. Small chunks/no "logs"
15-20 minutes to clean
Big chunksf'logs"
Operator concern for
1-2 passes required downstream plugging
Requires cleaning twice or More than 30 minutes to
less per year clean
More than 4 passes
required
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I Roots No observable Thin/stringy roots present
Thick roots present
I roots No large "clumps"
Large "clumps"
15-20 minutes to clean
More than 30 minutes to
1-2 passes required
clean
I More than 4 passes
required
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Other condition
observations:
- Pipe material
fragments
- Soil/dirt
- Rock (pipe
bedding)
- Lost nozzle
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INITIAL
SSO
RESPONSE
PROCEDURES
Procedures for Initial Response to Sanitary Sewer Overflows
6. Reporting Contacts:
• Office of Emergency Services (800)852-7550 ASAP (obtain a control number from OES
& name of contact)
• SWRCB, Stacy Gotham (530) 244-4993 ASAP
• Shasta County Health Department (530) (225-5787) ASAP
• Department ofFish and Game (916) (445-0380) if required ASAP
• Report SSO to the online CIWQS web site in accordance with regulations.
7. Emergency Equipment:
• Two 6 inch Gorman Rupp pumps with 150 ft of hoses (1.2 MGD each)
• Two 3 inch with 250 ft. of hose. 0.2 MGD each.
• 480 volt diesel generator.
• 220 volt gas powered generator.
NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION
CITY OF ANDERSON
ALARM COMPANY
SHASTA COUNTY
SHASTA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 530-225-5787
STATE OF CAI.IFORNIA: