On May 2, 2006, the SWRCB adopted the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements and the Monitoring and Reporting Program (WDR) by issuing Order No. 2006-0003-DWQ, which required GGSD to update the previously approved SSMP. The SSMP is an all-inclusive plan that includes all the plans and programs as ordered by the WDR. The SSMP requires the development and implementation of sewer system best management practices.

The WDR also required GGSD to provide the publicly available internet website address to the California Integrated Water Quality System Project (CIWQS) Online Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) Database where a downloadable copy of GGSD’s approved SSMP, critical supporting documents referenced in the SSMP, and proof of local governing board approval of the SSMP is posted.

The SSMP is intended to serve as a comprehensive management plan for preventing SSO, ensuring compliance with the WDR and the regulations of the State of California and the Federal Government. Overall, the plan provides for a financially sound and sustainable infrastructure replacement and improvement program, the implementation of best management practices, an emergency spill response plan and a routine operations/preventative maintenance plan.

The completed SSMP consists of eleven district program elements as listed in the WDR. These elements are listed below:

1.   Goal

2.   Organization

3.   Legal Authority

4.   Operation and Maintenance

5.   Program Design and Performance Provisions

6.   Overflow Emergency Response Plan

7.   FOG Control Program

8.   System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan

9.   Monitoring, Measurement, and Program Modifications

10. SSMP Program Audit

11. Communication Program

There is no financial impact that will result from this action.

It is recommended that the Sanitary District Board:

• Approve the updated Sewer System Management Plan, subject to modification as requested by the State Water Resources Control Board and subject to periodic update by the Garden Grove Sanitary District General Manager; and

• Authorize the Public Works Director to sign the document as the Legally Responsible Official.

By:  Rebecca Li

       Sr. Civil Engineer