Laserfiche WebLink
Ramon Rios Winery - 2 - 23 December 2005 <br /> San Joaquin County <br /> nutrient uptake capacity to receive the total wastewater discharge from this facility and remain protective <br /> of groundwater and surface water quality. <br /> The Discharger has identified Best Management Practices that will be implemented to minimize <br /> wastewater strength and potential odor problems, and to prevent hydraulic or nutrient overloading. <br /> Those practices include: source control, management of winery activities consistent with climatic <br /> conditions, and discing the land application area after application of wastewater. The estimated volume <br /> of wastewater used to calculate the maximum loading rates was 4,000 gallons per year. Wastewater data <br /> will be compiled and included in an annual report. <br /> Solid waste produced by the facility will consist of grape seeds, stems, skins, and lees. It is estimated <br /> that no more than 6,080 pounds of solid waste will be generated annually. Solid waste will be spread on <br /> the vineyard. Solid waste will be tilled into the soil if needed to prevent odors. As a contingency solid <br /> waste management option, the Discharger can transport the waste to a landfill for disposal. <br /> Conditional Waiver <br /> Based on the information submitted in the RWD, the discharge as described above satisfies the general <br /> and specific conditions of Resolution No. R5-2003-0106 for the current amount of wastewater produced. <br /> Therefore, this letter serves as formal notice that Resolution No. R5-2003-0106 is applicable and waste <br /> discharge requirements for this facility are waived. <br /> Enclosed is a copy of Resolution No. R5-2003-0106 and the associated monitoring and reporting <br /> program. As described therein, an annual report that contains the information described in Items No. 2 <br /> and 5 of the monitoring and reporting program must be submitted by 1 February of each year. <br /> If the discharge violates the terms or conditions of the waiver, the Regional Board may take enforcement <br /> action, including assessment of administrative civil liability. If the volume of wastewater exceeds 5,000 <br /> gallons per year or the method of winery wastewater and solids disposal change from those described in <br /> the RWD, you must submit a new RWD. Please note that the waiver will expire on 11 July 2008, at <br /> which time you must submit a new RWD with filing fee to renew the waiver, or cease the discharge. <br /> If you have any questions, please contact Tim O'Brien at (916) 464-4616. <br /> THOMAS R. PINKOS <br /> Executive Officer <br /> enc: General Order No. R5-2003-0106 <br /> cc: w/o enc Mike Huggins, San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department, Stockton <br /> WNStafRObricnTSan JoaquiORamon Rios Wimrj�Rios 12 Dec 05.doc <br />