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California Regional Water Quality Control Board . Central Valley Region i f' Robert Schneider,Chair Winston H.Hickox Gray Davis Secretary for Sacramento Main Office Governor Environmental Internet Address: http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/mgcb5 Protection 3443 Routier Road,Suite A,Sacramento,California 95827-3003 Phone(916)255-3000•FAX(916)255-3015 23 August 2001 CERTIFIED MAIL 7000 1670 0007 7468 6331 David Sproul Chatfield Winery P.O. Box 825 Victor, CA 95253 WATER CODE SECTION 13267 ORDER FOR REPORT, CHATFIELD WINERY LODI, SAN JOA QUIN COUNTY On 14 August 2001 in response to a citizen complaint, staff inspected a wastewater spill site adjacent to the Mokelumne River. Staff discovered that this discharge was a continuing illegal discharge. The spill was the same site identified in an 8 May 2001 site inspection. During that inspection it was discovered that Chatfield Winery was discharging wastewater to the area illegally. In a letter dated 11 May 2001, Chatfield Winery was required to immediately cease discharge of the wastewater. In 25 May 2001 correspondence, Chatfield Winery informed the Board that there would be no discharge until proper permits were issued from regulatory agencies. During the 14 August 2001 site inspection, staff visited Chatfield Winer) and discussed the wastewater handling procedures with employees. From visual observations, the winery was obviously in production and generating wastewater. The floor was wet from wash down water and employees were working cleaning wine bottles. When asked the status of the wastewater, winery employees declined to state where the wastewater was being discharged and referred staff to you. A second employee from your office, who was familiar with the wastewater storage issue, informed staff that piping was being installed to allow storage of wastewater in above ground tanks. However, the piping connections were not completed (see attached photograph). Based on staffs 8 May 2001 and 14 August 2001 observations, Chatfield Winery is the source of an ongoing illegal discharge to an area adjacent to the Mokelumne River. Such a discharge is prohibited by the California Water Code and is not consistent with wastewater treatment/storage/disposal requirements of the Regional Board. Chatfield Winery must cease the illegal discharge of wastewater to land immediately. By 24 September 2001 Chatfield Winery shall submit a technical report documenting: a) that it has ceased the discharge of industrial wastewater to the area adjacent to the Mokelumne River and b)the new method of wastewater disposal. The report shall be signed under penalty of perjury and contain the following statement: California Environmental Protection Agency pia Recycled Paper The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs,see our Web-site at http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwgcb5