4854.1 - Permitting procedure for state small water systems.

In accordance with the standards set forth in the Safe Drinking Water Act and the procedures set forth in this Article, the Division may grant and deny applications for permits, permit modifications, variances and exemptions, and may suspend or revoke permits, variances and exemptions. All state small water systems must obtain a state small water system permit from the Division prior to operation and shall meet the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 14, Sections 64211 through 64217.

(a)

A permit application for any new or modified state small water system permits shall be submitted to the Division and shall contain all the necessary information the Division requires to achieve the purpose of this Article. A technical report prepared by a qualified California Licensed Professional Geologist and/or California Licensed Civil Engineer, as required to address the appropriate area of professional practice, shall be submitted to the Division as part of the permit application. The report shall describe the proposed or existing system as follows:

(1)

Service area map including parcel numbers,

(2)

Distribution system including storage and pumping facilities,

(3)

Water source including source capacity, water quality, and any water treatment facilities,

(4)

Contact information for the owner of the system and the party responsible for day-to-day operation of the system,

(5)

Any water well agreements currently in place,

(6)

Emergency Notification Plan for those served by the system,

(7)

Operating Plan for the system, including how the responsible party will respond to failure of major system components,

(8)

For existing state small water systems making modifications, a detailed description of the proposed changes. Modifications to an existing state small water system includes but is not limited to: addition or change of treatment technologies or equipment, change or addition of a new water source, change of ownership, addition of a water service connection, or an increase in people served.

(b)

A fee in the amount specified in the current Board of Supervisors fee resolution adopted pursuant to this Article shall accompany the application.

(c)

Water quality results to verify the proposed or existing water source meets all drinking water standards specified in California Code of Regulations, title 22, division 4, chapter 14, sections 64212 and 64213, shall accompany the application.

(d)

The design, supervision, and certification of the construction or modification of a state small water system shall be performed by a qualified California Licensed Civil Engineer and/or California Licensed Professional Geologist whose registration is active and in good standing with the appropriate state licensing or certification board, and as required to address the appropriate area of professional practice.

(e)

State small water systems formed after November 12, 1991 must be incorporated. Mutual associations are prohibited per California Code of Regulations, title 22, division 4, chapter 14, section 64216.

(f)

The Director shall conduct a site inspection prior to issuing the permit to operate a state small water system.

(g)

In addition to the requirements enforced by the Division, state small water systems shall comply with any other applicable requirements enforced by any other authority having jurisdiction, including but not limited to: building requirements, plumbing requirements, groundwater sustainability, fire protection, water well standards, wastewater disposal, and other County Waterworks Manual requirements as necessary for the ability to issue water will-serve letters.

(Ord. No. 4598, § I, 3-22-2022)