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Regulatory Compliance

Wastewater Treatment Plant Compliance and Enforcement - Are You Ready?

Thursday, April 9, 2026
1:55 PM - 2:45 PM PT
Location: B/O 5 (TBD)
Presentation Description: Imagine yourself in the shoes of a relatively new Plant Manager experiencing an unplanned utility power shutoff which caused a major discharge of untreated wastewater in violation of the facility permit. What existing procedures should be in place and deployed for effectively responding, mitigating, documenting, and reporting this violation to Regional Board staff? What compliance points and strategic information should be included in the notification transmittal to help reduce enforcement risks? Whether you are a seasoned or new Plant Manager, Supervisor, or Operator, you’ll not want to miss this interactive session with realistic inspection/settlement communication exercises by seasoned retired Water Board professionals for being more prepared, informed, and successful in responding to an incident like this including tips for being ready for Compliance Evaluation Inspections (CEIs).

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will gain valuable insights and tips for addressing plant violations and preparing required water board responses.
  • Participants will improve their existing working knowledge and insights about the Water Board’s Water Quality Enforcement Policy.
  • Participants will gain tips with developing practical/useful facility Climate Action Plans, gain real-world insights to better prepare facilities for compliance inspections, and participate in confidential settlement communication exercises.