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STATE OF CALIFORNIA GEORGE OEUKMEJIAN, Go ver nar <br /> CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD— <br /> CENTRAL VALLEY REGION <br /> 3443 ROUTIER ROAD, SUITE A � ) <br /> SACRAMENTO, CA 95827-3098 <br /> ' I Ir✓rte/\\\Ivl// <br /> 28 November 1990 <br /> Mr. Greg Gaglio, Vice President <br /> A & J Foods <br /> 14253 South Airport Way <br /> Manteca, CA 95336 <br /> WASTEWATER DISPOSAL PONDS, A&J FOODS, MANTECA <br /> Thank you for your time during the recent inspection on 20 November 1990 by staff <br /> from the Regional Board and San Joaquin Public Health Services. The inspection <br /> was prompted by several complaints of odors emanating from the wastewater disposal <br /> pond used by A&J Foods and Chiron Corporation. <br /> The inspection revealed that the wastewater pond was giving off a very foul odor <br /> and the wastewater was less than 6 inches from overtopping the pond berms. The <br /> cause of the odors is probably due the high BOD wastewater placed in the pond <br /> which leads to anaerobic conditions. At the time of the inspection a thick crust <br /> covered the top of the pond. This would help restrict oxygen transfer to the <br /> wastewater from the atmosphere and enhance the anaerobic conditions. <br /> The wastewater disposal operation poses a potential threat to ground and surface <br /> water quality. Therefore, waste discharge requirements issued by our office may <br /> be necessary. Enclosed is a Report of Waste Discharge (RWD) and supplemental <br /> information sheet that should be completed and submitted to our office by 31 <br /> December 1990. An annual fee will be assessed following review and submittal of <br /> the RWD. Failure to submit the RWD can lead to penalties as allowed in Section <br /> 13261 of the California Water Code. <br /> The waste discharge requirements will also include the property owners (C. DeGroot <br /> and Son) , and other users of the wastewater pond (Chiron .Corporation) . They will <br /> receive a copy of this letter and completing the RWD should be coordinated with <br /> them. <br /> If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me at (916) 361-5626. <br /> ALEXANDER MACDONALD <br /> Project Engineer <br /> AMM <br /> Enclosures <br /> cc: -Mr;' Fred KJdfffl&hfN San Joaquin County Pub. Health Services, Stockton <br /> Mr. Nelson Hiner, Chiron Corporation, Manteca <br /> Mr. Jerry DeGroot, C. DeGroot and Son PTP, Manteca <br />