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0 WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS ORDER NO.R5-2002-0071 - 15- CALIFORNIA NATURAL PRODUCTS WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY 2. Sludge and other solids shall be removed from wastewater treatment equipment, sumps, etc. as needed to ensure optimal plant operation and adequate hydraulic capacity. Drying operations shall take place such that leachate does not impact groundwater or surface water. 3. Storage and disposal of domestic wastewater sludge (septage) shall comply with existing Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including permitting requirements and technical standards. 4. Sludge and other solids shall be removed from septic tanks as needed to ensure optimal operation and adequate hydraulic capacity. A duly authorized carrier shall haul sludge, septage, and domestic wastewater. 5. Any proposed change in solids use or disposal practice from a previously approved practice shall be reported to the Executive Officer at least 90 days in advance of the change. F. Groundwater Limitations: The discharge, in combination with other sources, shall not cause underlying groundwater to contain waste constituents in concentrations statistically greater than background water quality, except for coliform bacteria. For coliform bacteria, increases shall not cause the most probable number of total coliform organisms to exceed 2.2 MPN/100 ml over any 7-day period. G. Provisions: 1. All technical reports required herein that involve planning, investigation, evaluation, or design, or other work requiring interpretation and proper application of engineering or geologic sciences, shall be prepared by or under the direction of persons registered to practice in California pursuant to California Business and Professions Code sections 6735, 7835, and 7835.1. To demonstrate compliance with sections 415 and 3065 of Title 16, CCR, all technical reports must contain a statement of the qualifications of the responsible registered professional(s). As required by these laws, completed technical reports must bear the signature(s) and seal(s) of the registered professional(s) in a manner such that all work can be clearly attributed to the professional responsible for the work. 2. All of the following reports shall be submitted pursuant to Section 13267 of the California Water Code and shall be prepared by a registered professional as described by Provision G.1. a. At least 30 days before the Discharger wishes to increase the annual average flow rate above 200,000 gpd and the monthly average flow rate above 240,000 gpd, the Discharger shall submit a report describing completion of improvements to the designated land application areas to ensure compliance with this order and allow wastewater application to the 16.0 acre and 3.5 acre land areas. The improvements shall include, but not be limited to, installation of fencing or notification signs, installation of berms to prevent surface water runoff in land application areas, and reconfiguration of checks to improve application rate.