Water Resources
Wastewater Services Division
What we are
The Wastewater Division is comprised of three sections: Administration, Collection and Treatment. The Administration section is responsible for all compliance, permitting, funding oversight, budgeting and assists the other divisions with technical assistance. The Collection section is closely coordinated with the Water Distribution section of the Water Division, as the same team of employees maintains and improves both systems. The Treatment section is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and all discharges from the WWTP.
What we do
- Ensure that Compliance with the Wastewater Collection System and WWTP meets all State requirements
- Administer the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for discharge to the Russian River from the WWTP
- Implement Capital Improvement Projects for system upgrades while monitoring revenues and expenditures to ensure the rates are supporting their purpose
- Provide daily maintenance to the collection system to keep it in operation
- identify defects in the system that need to be repaired or upgraded
- Operate and maintain the WWTP in a manner that meets the regulatory requirements for discharge
- Maintain the plant to keep it fully functioning
Our People
Budget Summary: Costs
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Accomplishments
- Complete rate study March 2020. | Completed | DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Rate Hearing Scheduled for March 11, 2020.
- Install gas scrubber. | Deferred | DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Re-allocated funds in CIP to other projects.
- Begin operation of Improved Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (AWT). | Completed | DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Combination of new Chlorine Contact Basin (CCB), rehabilitated filters and valves doubled production capacity while improving reliability and water quality.
- Replace mains and laterals on Oak Manor. | Completed | DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Replaced in combination with Recycled Water Project.
- Repair Flood Damaged Percolation and Recycled Water Ponds. | Completed | DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Emergency repairs completed in Summer of 2019 and Spring of 2020.
COVID-19 Budgetary Response
PERSONNEL
Due to the essential nature of the work performed by the Water Resources Department we have not made any significant changes to our personnel budget.
SERVICES AND OTHER OPERATING
The primary operating expenses in the Water Resources Department are utilities (electric), chemicals, and equipment maintenance. Due to the essential nature of the work performed by the Water Resources Department we have limited opportunities to make any significant changes to our operating budget. However, we have reduced expenses related to replacing computers, implementing software upgrades, and training.
CAPITAL
In response to Covid-19 the Water Resources has deferred and or delayed approximately $3,015,000 in capital expenditures. Deferred Wastewater Services expenditures total $1,485,000 and include:
Replacement of sewer main on Low Gap ($500,000)
Resealing washwater basins at the WWTP ($40,000)
Upgrading PLCs at WWTP ($200,000)
Reconditioning percolation pond levees at the WWTP ($600,000)
Emergency Generators ($105,000)
Ford Ranger ($40,000)
Future Objectives
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Objectives will be reviewed and adjusted throughout the year.
NEAR-TERM
- Update Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP). DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Remain compliant with five year update cycle.
- Replace belt filter press. DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: This equipment is at the end of its useful lifespan and out of date with current technology. Replacement will be smaller, easier to service, and be capable of producing Class A biosolids.
INTERMEDIATE-TERM
- Install gas scrubber.
- Clean and rehabilitate digesters.
- Begin inflow/infiltration reduction projects.
- Reduce Discharge to the Russian River.
LONG-TERM
- Achieve Zero Discharge.
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Notes
- Nothing significant to note.