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to assure the regulatory agencies that the degree and reliability agencies with respect to treatment, distribution and use of of treatment is commensurate with the requirements for the proposed recycled water. In areas where more than one agency/entity is use, and that the distribution and use of the recycled water will involved in the reuse project, a description of arrangements not create a health hazard or nuisance. for coordinating all reuse-related activities (e.g. line construction/repairs) shall be provided. An organizational The intent of these guidelines is to provide a framework to assist chart may be useful. in developing a comprehensive report which addresses all necessary elements of a proposed or modified project. Such a report is 2.2 Rules and Regulations necessary to allow for the required regulatory review and approval of a recycled water project. The procedures, restrictions, and other requirements that will be imposed by the distributor and/or user should be described. References which may assist in addressing various project elements In multiple projects covered under a Master Permit issued by include: the Regional Boards where the reuse oversight responsibility is delegated to the distributor and/or user, the requirements • State of California Water Recycling Criteria (December 2000) and restrictions should be codified into a set of enforceable rules and regulations. The rules and regulations should • State of California Regulations Relating to Cross-Connections include a compliance program to be used to protect the public health and prevent cross connections. Describe in the report the adoption of enforceable rules and regulations that cover • California Waterworks Standards all of the design and construction, operation and maintenance of the distribution systems and use areas, as well as use area • California Water Code control measures. Provide a description of the organization of the agency or agencies who has the authority to implement • Guidelines for the Distribution of Non-potable Water, and enforce the rules and regulations, and the (California-Nevada Section-AWWA, 1992) responsibilities of pertinent personnel involved in the reuse program. Reference to any ordinances, rules of service, • Guidelines For The On-Site Retrofit of Facilities Using contractual arrangements, etc. should be provided. Disinfected Tertiary Recycled Water (California-Nevada Section-AWWA, 1997) 2.3 Producer - Distributor - User The producer is the public or private entity that will treat • Manual of Cross-Connection Control/Procedures and Practices and/or distribute the recycled water used in the project. (DOHS) Where more than one entity is involved in the treatment or distribution of the recycled water, the roles and • Ultraviolet Disinfection - Guidelines for Drinking Water and responsibilities of each entity (i.e. producer, distributor, Water Reuse (NWRI/AWWARF, December 2000) user) should be described. 2.0 RECYCLED WATER PROJECT 2.9 Raw Wastewater The following sections discuss the type of information that should Describe the chemical quality, including ranges with median be presented and described in the engineering report. Some and 95th percentile values; sections may be applicable only to certain types of uses. Describe the source of the wastewater to be used and the 2.1 General proportion and types of industrial waste, and The report shall identify all agencies or entities that will Describe all source control programs. be involved in the design, treatment, distribution, construction, operation and maintenance of the recycled 2.5 Treatment Processes facilities, including a description of any legal arrangements outlining authorities and responsibilities between the Provide a schematic of the treatment train; 2 3