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WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS -5- FRENCH CAMP LANDFILL CITY OF STOCKTON SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY 5. The discharge of wastes which have the potential to reduce or impair the integrity of containment structures or which, if commingled with other wastes in the landfill, could produce violent reaction, heat or pressure, fire or explosion, toxic by-products, or reaction products which in turn (a) require a higher level of containment than provided by the landfill, (b) are 'restricted hazardous wastes', or (c) impair the integrity of containment structures, is prohibited. 6. The discharge to the landfill of liquid or semi-solid waste (i.e., waste containing less than 50 percent solids), except dewatered sewage or water treatment sludge as provided in Section 2523(c) of Chapter 15, is prohibited. 7. The discharge to the landfill of solid waste containing free liquid or moisture in excess of the waste's moisture-holding capacity is prohibited. 8. The discharge of containerized liquids at this facility is prohibited. 9. The discharge of fuel products or cleaning solvents to the ground or surface waters is prohibited. B. Discharge Specifications: 1. Wastes shall only be discharged into, and shall be confined to, the landfill modules specifically designed for their containment. 2. Wastes shall not be discharged below an elevation of 10 feet, mean sea level. A minimum separation of 5 feet shall be maintained between wastes or leachates and the highest anticipated elevation of underlying ground water including the capillary fringe. 3. Prior to the discharge of waste to a landfill module, all wells within 500 feet of the module shall have sanitary seals which meet the requirements of the San Joaquin County Public Health Services or shall be properly abandoned. A record of the sealing and/or abandonment of such wells shall be sent to the Board and to the State Department of Water Resources. 4. Water used for facility maintenance shall be limited to the minimum amount necessary for dust control, construction, and proper compaction of clay liners and covers.