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FlushablesUpdateFlushablesUpdate
Nick Arhontes, P.E.Director of Facilities Support ServicesOrange County Sanitation District, California
www.ocsd.com
Nick Arhontes, P.E.Director of Facilities Support ServicesOrange County Sanitation District, California
www.ocsd.com
SCAP Collection Systems Committee, February 22, 2011 – Lake Forest, CASCAP Collection Systems Committee, February 22, 2011 – Lake Forest, CA
Los AngelesLos Angeles
San DiegoSan Diego
Orange CountyOrange County
OCSD Service AreaOCSD Service Area480480 square miles square miles200200 million gallons per day – new dry weather baseline? million gallons per day – new dry weather baseline?2.62.6 million population million population
Orange County, California
ServiceArea
OCSD Service AreaOCSD Service Area 21 cities, 3 special districts21 cities, 3 special districts
More pipes to unblockMore pumps to de-rag
OrangeCountyOrangeCounty
PacificOcean
Ocean Pipeline
ReclamationPlant No. 1
ReclamationPlant No. 1
TreatmentPlant No. 2TreatmentPlant No. 2
NewportNewport Beach Beach
FountainFountainValleyValley
Santa AnaSanta Ana
Los Los AlamitosAlamitos
Buena Buena ParkPark
FullertonFullerton
TustinTustin
Garden GroveGarden Grove
La HabraLa HabraBreaBrea
PlacentiaPlacentiaYorba LindaYorba Linda
AnaheimAnaheimAnaheimAnaheim
OrangeOrange
La PalmaLa Palma
CypressCypress
WestminsterWestminster
IrvineIrvine
StantonStanton
VillaVillaParkPark
CostaCosta Mesa Mesa
HuntingtonHuntingtonBeachBeach
SealSealBeachBeach
Plant 2
PacificOcean
OceanPipeline
NewportNewport BeachBeach
FountainFountainValleyValley
Santa AnaSanta Ana
Los Los AlamitosAlamitos
Buena Buena ParkPark
FullertonFullerton
TustinTustin
Garden GroveGarden Grove
La HabraLa HabraBreaBrea
PlacentiaPlacentiaYorba LindaYorba Linda
AnaheimAnaheimAnaheimAnaheim
OrangeOrange
La PalmaLa PalmaCypressCypress
WestminsterWestminster
IrvineIrvine
StantonStanton
VillaVillaParkPark
CostaCosta MesaMesa
HuntingtonHuntingtonBeachBeach
SealSealBeachBeach
Plant 1
OCSD Regional SystemOCSD Regional System582 miles sewers 15 pump stations 2 treatment plants
27 Local Satellite Systems~5,000 miles sewers ~109 pump stations
Orange County Sanitation District Treatment Facilities in Southern California
Orange County Sanitation District Treatment Facilities in Southern California
Reclamation Plant No. 1Fountain Valley
Reclamation Plant No. 1Fountain Valley
Treatment Plant No. 2Huntington Beach
Treatment Plant No. 2Huntington Beach
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline Sample photos
California plumbing code prohibitions
Statewide WDR Order
NACWA’s guidance doc
AB 2256 in California
How can INDA help?
Next steps?
WEF CSC Activities
Sample photos
California plumbing code prohibitions
Statewide WDR Order
NACWA’s guidance doc
AB 2256 in California
How can INDA help?
Next steps?
WEF CSC Activities
Toilet Paper Dissolves QuicklyToilet Paper Dissolves Quickly
4 hours heavy stirring
Flushable But Not Dispersible Wipes4 hours heavy stirring
Flushable But Not Dispersible Wipes
Photo courtesy of Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Clogged pump Clogged pump suctionsuction
Photo courtesy of Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Photo courtesy of Costa Mesa Sanitary DistrictPhoto courtesy of Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Clogged Clogged check valvecheck valve
Bar screen atBar screen atOCSD wastewater OCSD wastewater treatment planttreatment plant
to Landfill nextto Landfill next
OCSD Plant No. 1
Rag Bin BuildingOCSD Plant No. 1
Rag Bin Building
California Uniform Plumbing Code Chapter 3 § 306.1 Damage to Drainage System or Public Sewer…
California Uniform Plumbing Code Chapter 3 § 306.1 Damage to Drainage System or Public Sewer…
www.iapmo.orgwww.iapmo.org
California Uniform Plumbing Code Chapter 3 § 306.1 Damage to Drainage System or Public Sewer…
California Uniform Plumbing Code Chapter 3 § 306.1 Damage to Drainage System or Public Sewer…
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit, by any means whatsoever, into any plumbing fixture, or floor drain, interceptor, sump, receptor, or device, which is connected to any drainage system, public sewer, private sewer, septic tank, or cesspool, any ashes; cinders; solids; rags; inflammable, poisonous, or explosive liquids or gases; oils; grease; or any other thing whatsoever that would, or could, cause damage to the drainage system or public sewer.
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit, by any means whatsoever, into any plumbing fixture, or floor drain, interceptor, sump, receptor, or device, which is connected to any drainage system, public sewer, private sewer, septic tank, or cesspool, any ashes; cinders; solids; rags; inflammable, poisonous, or explosive liquids or gases; oils; grease; or any other thing whatsoever that would, or could, cause damage to the drainage system or public sewer.
Statewide WDR Order No. 2006-003to reduce sewer spills in CaliforniaStatewide WDR Order No. 2006-003to reduce sewer spills in California
Stronger version of EPA’sold, unpublished SSO rule….a.k.a. cMOM
Download at: www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/sso/
Provides minimum requirements
What’s next nationally ?
Stronger version of EPA’sold, unpublished SSO rule….a.k.a. cMOM
Download at: www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/sso/
Provides minimum requirements
What’s next nationally ?
Released by NACWAin 2010
www.nacwa.org
Provides guidance to owners
Helps improve O&M
Helps reduce sewer spills
Discusses funding needs
Stays ahead of national cMOM?
Released by NACWAin 2010
www.nacwa.org
Provides guidance to owners
Helps improve O&M
Helps reduce sewer spills
Discusses funding needs
Stays ahead of national cMOM?
Guidance Document
Core Attributes of Effectively Managed
Wastewater Collection Systems
2010 - Proposed AB 2256Product labeling: flushable products2010 - Proposed AB 2256Product labeling: flushable products
Sponsor: Assembly Member Huffman
www.sen.ca.gov
Sponsor: Assembly Member Huffman
www.sen.ca.gov
Real lab testing is needed
Not just a problem for OCSDand California
Non woven product “re-formulation” needed?
“Compounds of concern” in nonwovens?
Improved labeling for consumersand industrial users
Real lab testing is needed
Not just a problem for OCSDand California
Non woven product “re-formulation” needed?
“Compounds of concern” in nonwovens?
Improved labeling for consumersand industrial users
How can INDA help the wastewater industry… its ratepayers… and its consumers?
How can INDA help the wastewater industry… its ratepayers… and its consumers?
Next Steps? Other options and ideas?Put Flushables in the Trash, Not the SewerNext Steps? Other options and ideas?Put Flushables in the Trash, Not the Sewer
Sewers and treatment plants are not a cost effective mean to send rags to a landfill…the trash can is
Help prevent sewer spills and reduce O&M costs
Help provide better functioning sewers and treatment systems
Consumer education programs: inda.org, edana.org, and paper towel information at tappi.org
Sewers and treatment plants are not a cost effective mean to send rags to a landfill…the trash can is
Help prevent sewer spills and reduce O&M costs
Help provide better functioning sewers and treatment systems
Consumer education programs: inda.org, edana.org, and paper towel information at tappi.org
Graphic courtesy of King County
WEF CSC – TAG MissionWEF CSC – TAG Mission
“The Technical Advisory Group acts as an investigative body on issues that affect any and all aspects of
collection systems”
Issued Jan . 28, 2011
at the WEF CSC Mid Year Mtg. in Los Angeles, CA
“The Technical Advisory Group acts as an investigative body on issues that affect any and all aspects of
collection systems”
Issued Jan . 28, 2011
at the WEF CSC Mid Year Mtg. in Los Angeles, CA
2010 Accomplishments2010 Accomplishments
Worked with NACWA, CASA, SCAP on the “Flushable But Not Dispersible” issues
Initiated efforts for improved peer review with INDA
Monitored EPA’s forward progress on cMOM issues and SSO reporting
Used CSC web site and assisted on Ad Hoc quick response inquiries
Worked with NACWA, CASA, SCAP on the “Flushable But Not Dispersible” issues
Initiated efforts for improved peer review with INDA
Monitored EPA’s forward progress on cMOM issues and SSO reporting
Used CSC web site and assisted on Ad Hoc quick response inquiries
TAG / Owners Group Goals and Tasks for 2011TAG / Owners Group Goals and Tasks for 2011
Continue to work with NACWA, SCAP, INDA and others, including Europeans (EDANA) and now NSF(?)
Review and help revise Guidance Documents (GD), as needed
Advocate for improved testing and labeling of products as well as consumer education
Complete a test survey of WEF CSC members on “flushable but not dispersible” by Feb. 28
Continue to work with NACWA, SCAP, INDA and others, including Europeans (EDANA) and now NSF(?)
Review and help revise Guidance Documents (GD), as needed
Advocate for improved testing and labeling of products as well as consumer education
Complete a test survey of WEF CSC members on “flushable but not dispersible” by Feb. 28
TAG / Owners Group Goals and Tasks for 2011 (continued)
TAG / Owners Group Goals and Tasks for 2011 (continued)
Review input and amend as needed and roll survey out for WEF MA use nationally by late March
Identify other key issues for TAGin 2011–2012
Improve membership of owners and technical supporters nationally
Identify owners needs and re-visit our mission
Review input and amend as needed and roll survey out for WEF MA use nationally by late March
Identify other key issues for TAGin 2011–2012
Improve membership of owners and technical supporters nationally
Identify owners needs and re-visit our mission
How can SCAP CSC help further?
How can SCAP CSC help further?
Nick Arhontes, P.E.
Director, FSSD(714) 593-7210
Nick Arhontes, P.E.
Director, FSSD(714) 593-7210
Thank You! Questions?Thank You! Questions?
