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WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREI,, TS ORDER NO. 5-01-172 EAST-SIDE WINERY DBA OAK IE VINEYARDS • 11 SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY 9. Application of wastewater to the land application area shall be performed in accordance with the approved Operation and Maintenance Plans required by Provisions H.Lb and H.l.g. 10. The Discharger may not irrigate with effluent 24-hours before precipitation, during periods of precipitation, for at least 24-hours after cessation of precipitation, or when the ground is saturated. In addition, the Discharger may not spray irrigate when wind velocities exceed 30-mph. 11. There shall be no standing water in the disposal area 24 hours after wastewater is applied, except during periods of heavy rains sustained over two or more consecutive days. 12. Discharge to the land application area shall be managed to minimize erosion and runoff. 13. The perimeter of the land application area shall be bermed or graded to prevent ponding along public roads or other public areas. 14. The wastewater discharge shall not occur within a 50-foot wide buffer zone along any property lines adjacent to properties developed with residences. 15. The resulting effect of the wastewater discharge on the soil pH shall not exceed the buffering capacity of the soil profile. 16. The land application area shall be managed to prevent breeding of mosquitoes. More specifically: a. All applied wastewater shall infiltrate within 24 hours after application. b. Low-pressure and unpressurized pipelines accessible to mosquitoes shall not be used to store wastewater E. Solids Disposal Requirements: 1. Collected screenings, grit, sludge, and other solids removed from liquid wastes shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Executive Officer, and consistent with Consolidated Regulations for Treatment, Storage, Processing, or Disposal of Solid Waste, as set forth in Title 27, CCR, Division 2, Subdivision 1, Section 20005, et seq. 2. Storage, use and disposal of domestic wastewater sludge (septage) shall comply with existing Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including permitting requirements and technical standards. 3. Sludge and other solids shall be removed from septic tanks as needed to ensure optimal operation and adequate hydraulic capacity. Sludge, septage, and domestic wastewater shall be hauled by a duly authorized carrier. 4. 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.