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retentions and potential issues with allocating water as projects are subdivided, a motion to table the item
to the next meeting failed to receive a second. After continued discussions, Member Warsinski motioned
to approve the transfer as documented by Legal Counsel. The motion was seconded by Member Fraser
and passed 3-2 with Chairman Burk and Member Zoba dissenting.
D. Presentation of Recycled Water Recharge Requirements by the California Department of Public
Health and the Regional Water Quality Control Board [Memorandum No. 14-15, Page 64 of 71]
Recommendation: No recommendation.
Member Zoba explained the reason for the presentation being an explanation of the quantification of
recycled water recharge after the definitions or discharge versus recharge were previously explained.
Engineer Blandon presented the main points of their provided document, covering surface and subsurface
applications explaining that recycled water for ground water replenishment will need to receive treatment
to meet the definitions of filtered water and tertiary tier recycled water. These distinctions have to do
with the clarity for recharge purposes and the disinfection process respectively. Engineer Blandon also
explained how intrinsic, or tracers need to be monitored on a set schedule. The schedule measured
percentage amount of the tracer received at different monitoring points over a given amount of time
would be determined by the tracer type used. Mr. Blandon also explained the well monitoring
requirements prior to operating a ground water recharge project. Member Fraser expressed the
importance of all contributing entities conforming to the regulations as the recycled water recharge to the
basin can have severe implications for boundary conditions, well installations, and overall basin water
quality.
Public Comment
Luwanna Ryan questioned what entity would be responsible for scheduling the testing and state
notifications. After Member Fraser explained that the project proponent would be responsible for the
reporting and monitoring, she also expressed concern regarding a potential lack of oversight by the
testing entity and requested a second party be involved with the monitoring and reporting.
As no recommendation was required, Chairman Burke thanked Engineer Blandon for the information and
presentation.
E. Reimbursement to Beaumont Cherry Valley Water District for the Water Meter Installation at
Sunny Cal Egg Ranch [Memorandum No. 14-16, Page 65 of 71]
Recommendation: That the Watermaster Committee approves the water meter
installation reimbursement for a sum not to exceed $2,412.72.
Member Fraser explained the rules prevision that allowed reimbursement when major producers are
metered and the documents presented reflect those expenses for the Beaumont -Cherry Valley Water
District. Chairman Burk motioned to approve the reimbursement for the water meter installation. The
motion was seconded by Member Zoba and passed 5-0.
VIII. Topic for Future Meetings
A. Other Topics
Legal Counsel McCullough reminded the Committee that they have the two policies pending the approved
redetermination of the safe yield.
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to the next meeting failed to receive a second. After continued discussions, Member Warsinski motioned
to approve the transfer as documented by Legal Counsel. The motion was seconded by Member Fraser
and passed 3-2 with Chairman Burk and Member Zoba dissenting.
D. Presentation of Recycled Water Recharge Requirements by the California Department of Public
Health and the Regional Water Quality Control Board [Memorandum No. 14-15, Page 64 of 71]
Recommendation: No recommendation.
Member Zoba explained the reason for the presentation being an explanation of the quantification of
recycled water recharge after the definitions or discharge versus recharge were previously explained.
Engineer Blandon presented the main points of their provided document, covering surface and subsurface
applications explaining that recycled water for ground water replenishment will need to receive treatment
to meet the definitions of filtered water and tertiary tier recycled water. These distinctions have to do
with the clarity for recharge purposes and the disinfection process respectively. Engineer Blandon also
explained how intrinsic, or tracers need to be monitored on a set schedule. The schedule measured
percentage amount of the tracer received at different monitoring points over a given amount of time
would be determined by the tracer type used. Mr. Blandon also explained the well monitoring
requirements prior to operating a ground water recharge project. Member Fraser expressed the
importance of all contributing entities conforming to the regulations as the recycled water recharge to the
basin can have severe implications for boundary conditions, well installations, and overall basin water
quality.
Public Comment
Luwanna Ryan questioned what entity would be responsible for scheduling the testing and state
notifications. After Member Fraser explained that the project proponent would be responsible for the
reporting and monitoring, she also expressed concern regarding a potential lack of oversight by the
testing entity and requested a second party be involved with the monitoring and reporting.
As no recommendation was required, Chairman Burke thanked Engineer Blandon for the information and
presentation.
E. Reimbursement to Beaumont Cherry Valley Water District for the Water Meter Installation at
Sunny Cal Egg Ranch [Memorandum No. 14-16, Page 65 of 71]
Recommendation: That the Watermaster Committee approves the water meter
installation reimbursement for a sum not to exceed $2,412.72.
Member Fraser explained the rules prevision that allowed reimbursement when major producers are
metered and the documents presented reflect those expenses for the Beaumont -Cherry Valley Water
District. Chairman Burk motioned to approve the reimbursement for the water meter installation. The
motion was seconded by Member Zoba and passed 5-0.
VIII. Topic for Future Meetings
A. Other Topics
Legal Counsel McCullough reminded the Committee that they have the two policies pending the approved
redetermination of the safe yield.
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