RWQCB to reset hearing on water system discharge requirements

The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) will hold another hearing on renewing a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit covering the discharge of water systems during test or maintenance conditions.

The RWQCB’s December 16 hearing on general waste discharge requirements for the discharges of hydrostatic test water and potable water to surface waters, storm drains or other conveyance systems resulted in a 6-0 vote to hold a hearing in February or March to issue the actual requirements.

The continuance will allow stakeholders and RWQCB staff to finalize...