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From: Robert McClellon [EH] [RMcClellon@sjcehd.coml Sent:Thursday,July 25,2013 8:13 AM To: Kenny, Brendan @Waterboards; Litchfield, Don Cc:Wyels, Wendy@Waterboards; Hold, Howard@Waterboards; Michael Kith [EH]; Benjamin Escotto [EH]; Fanning, Erin Subject: RE:Cannery rinsate water reuse Brendan,The EHD is familiar with the proposal and are ok with the application of cannery waste liquid being applied to the windrows at the compost site. Here two suggestions regarding the proposal. 1.The location of the windrows be up wind as far as possible (not near the road). 2.The windrow receive additional turning to reduce the incidence of anaerobic activity and to aid in the drying on the cannery liquid. Please le me know if there are any question. Robert Robert McClellon, Program Coordinator RENS Environmental Health Department 1868 E. Hazelton Ave Stockton, CA 95205-6232 Phone (209)468-0332 Fax(209)468-8392 From: Kenny, Brendan @Waterboards [mailto:Brendan.Ken ny@waterboards.ca.gov] Sent:Wednesday,July 24, 2013 1:22 PM To: dlitchfield@republicservices.com Cc: Wyels,Wendy@Waterboards; Hold, Howard@Waterboards; Robert McClellon [EH] Subject: Cannery rinsate water reuse Don During our conversation Monday,you asked whether the cannery rinsate water could be used to condition the green waste compost piles instead of water from the onsite well at the compost facility. Based on our discussion, my understanding is that the rinsate water would be containerized onsite and distributed to the windrows by a water truck. The water would be applied at a rate to minimize leachate generation. The windrows are located on asphalt and/or clay surfaces to minimize leachate percolation. The windrows are turned following the water application and this maximizes composting efficiency while minimizing potential odor generation and vector attraction.The facility is graded to contain run off and storm water and associated leachate drains to the storm water pond on the west side of the facility. This application of cannery rinsate water to the compost piles seems to be a beneficial reuse of the waste. However, since the Regional Board does not currently regulate the compost facility, you would need to check with the County to see if the use of rinsate water would be allowed. When the State Board finalizes the general order for composting facilities the Regional Board will evaluate the composting operation to determine if coverage under the Order is appropriate.