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Environmental Streamlining Task Force Water Quality Ordinance April 5, 2012

The Environmental Streamlining Task Force presents its findings and recommendations on water quality regulations in Orange County, as of April 5, 2012. The presentation covers the historical context of water quality legislation, the existing challenges of duplicity in permitting, and the modernization needed to align with current state water quality standards and NPDES requirements. Key discussions include the need for updated practices regarding wastewater treatment and an emphasis on interagency cooperation to address illicit discharges and pollution control effectively.

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Environmental Streamlining Task Force Water Quality Ordinance April 5, 2012

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  1. Environmental Streamlining Task Force Water Quality Ordinance April 5, 2012

  2. Presentation Outline • Background • Discussion • Recommendation

  3. Presentation Outline • Background • Discussion • Recommendation

  4. Background • 1965 – Special Act creates “Air and Water Pollution • Control Act” • From that authority comes… • 1970 - Orange County Water Pollution Control Rules • 1983 - Revised • 1984 - Orange County Water Quality Rules • 1989 - Revised (current version)

  5. Background • Authorized “wastewater plants”: • permitting • modifications • renewals • revocation • transfers

  6. Background • Wastewater Program: • Staffing - 1 FTE + supervisor/clerical support • Inspections - monthly • Records – monthly operating reports • Fees - $500 / application

  7. Background • EPO actions: • Issues construction/expansion/modification permits • Requires BCC concurrence • May be appealed • Issues operating permits/extensions • No BCC concurrence • May be appealed

  8. Background • Adopted state rules by reference for: • Water quality standards • Wastewater permitting • Monitoring • UIC • Operator certification

  9. Presentation Outline • Background • Discussion • Recommendation

  10. Discussion • Duplication • Phasing out • Need to modernize

  11. Discussion • Duplication: • Florida Department of Environmental Protection: • Chapter 62-620 Domestic Waste • Chapter 62-640 Biosolids • Chapter 62-660 Industrial Waste

  12. Discussion • Phasing out: • Wastewater Treatment Plants in Orange County • Package plants: • 1970’s ~ 130 • 1990’s ~ 60 • Currently ~ 40

  13. Discussion • Need to modernize: • Reference state water quality standards • surface waters • underground waters • NPDES – TMDL

  14. Discussion • Need to modernize: • Each NPDES permitteeshall ensure legal authority to control discharges to and from the MS4, including discharges from industrial activity and construction sites. • Prohibit illicit discharges and connections to the MS4

  15. Discussion • Need to modernize: • Control spills and dumping into the MS4 • Control through interagency agreements the contribution of pollutants from one portion of the MS4 to another • Carry out inspections and monitoring necessary to determine compliance

  16. Presentation Outline • Background • Contents • Recommendation

  17. Recommendation Repeal duplicative wastewater permitting program language and modernize code to reflect current state water quality standards and NPDES requirements

  18. Environmental Streamlining Task Force Water Quality Ordinance April 5, 2012

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