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.` California Regional Water Quality Control Board <br /> vCentral Valley Region <br /> Robert Schneider,Chair <br /> Winston H.Hickox /.7 Gray Davis <br /> Secrelaryfor Sacramento Main Office Governor <br /> Environmental Intemet Address: http://www.swrcb.cagov/mgcb5 <br /> Protection 3443 Routier Road,Suite A,Sacramento,California 95827-3003 <br /> Phone(916)255-3000-FAX(916)255-3015 <br /> Mr. Randall Dodd, Public Works Director 28 March 2001 <br /> City of Riverbank <br /> 6707 Third Street <br /> Riverbank, CA 95367 <br /> NOTICE OF VIOLATION, CITY OF RIVERBANK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, <br /> STANISLAUS COUNTY <br /> On 5 March 2001,the City of Riverbank reported that the subject facility had inadequate disposal capacity <br /> and that pond freeboard levels were less than the minimum prescribed by Waste Discharge Requirements <br /> (WDRs) Order No. 94-100. On 21 March 2001, staff performed an inspection of the ponds and found the <br /> freeboard levels to be in violation of the WDRs. In addition,the northern berm showed signs of seepage <br /> onto neighboring private land, and both the western and northern berms appeared to be vulnerable to <br /> catastrophic failure unless emergency measures are implemented. A copy of our inspection report is <br /> enclosed for your records. <br /> The conditions reported by the City of Riverbank and observed by staff are violations of Waste Discharge <br /> Requirements (WDRs) Order No. 94-100. Specifically, Discharge Prohibition A.2 prohibits bypass or <br /> overflow of partially treated waste and Discharge Specification B.7 requires that the Discharger maintain <br /> sufficient capacity to prevent bypass or overflow. <br /> It is essential that the City of Riverbank take all reasonable action necessary to prevent discharges to surface <br /> waters and uncontrolled spillage outside the designated disposal areas. As we discussed on 21 March 2001, <br /> we will issue a Cleanup and Abatement Order in the near future. We understand that the City of Riverbank <br /> has discontinued the Riverbank Army Ammunition Plant (RBAAP) treated groundwater discharge and is <br /> considering shutting down the Sun Garden-Gangi tomato cannery discharge this summer. The Cleanup and <br /> Abatement Order will prohibit these discharges, and we urge you not to accept the wastes in the interim. <br /> If yo�u�have any questions,please contact Anne Olson at (916) 255-3140. <br /> WENDV Y�W ELS, Chief <br /> Waste Discharge to Land Unit <br /> Lower San Joaquin River Watershed <br /> cc: Stanislaus County Environmental Resources Department, Modesto <br /> San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department, Stockton <br /> Mr. Steven Black, City of Riverbank Wastewater Treatment Plant, Riverbank <br /> Mr. Dave Richard,Nolte Associates,Inc., Sacramento <br /> California Environmental Protection Agency <br /> cd Recycled Paper <br /> The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. <br /> For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs,see our Web-site at http://www.sweb.c&gov/mqcb5 <br />