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Minutes of the YLWD/MWDOC/OCWD Interagency Committee Meeting Held May 24, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. 1
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE MEETING WITH MWDOC AND OCWD
Thursday, May 24, 2018, 4:00 P.M.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF
Al Nederhood, President John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
Brooke Jones, Vice President Bryan Hong, Interim Engineering Manager
J. Wayne Miller, Director
MWDOC COMMITTEE MEMBER MWDOC STAFF
Brett Barbre, Director Harvey De La Torre, Associate General Mgr
OCWD STAFF
Mike Markus, General Manager
Jason Dadakis, Executive Dir of Water Quality
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Julia Schultz (resident) thanked President Nederhood and YLWD staff for
donating bottled water to the volunteers of the Yorba Linda Celebration of the
Arts Festival.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1. Pending Legislation – Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life
Director Barbre reported on the pending legislation on water conservation
that the Governor has not yet signed. Due to the continuing work by the
ACWA Committee, OCWD member agencies will receive a Recycled
Water Credit of 15% for OCWD’s Groundwater Replenishment System
(GWRS). The “Water Shutoff” bill is not likely to become legislation.
Regarding the “Water Tax” bill, ACWA, with support by most OC agencies,
continues to lobby against it.
4.2. MWD Water Supply Conditions and Outlook
Director Barbre reported that there are sufficient supplies in storage for the
foreseeable future. If drought conditions continue, there could be a risk of
shortage in Colorado River supply in 2020. Discussion followed regarding
the Drought Contingency Plan for the Colorado River Supply.
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4.3. Condition of OCWD Groundwater Basin, Water Purchased for Recharge,
and In-Lieu Recharge
Mr. Markus reported that it has been a historic dry year for the Santa Ana
Watershed which received only 5 inches of rainfall. He indicated that
OCWD was able to achieve 73,000 AF of basin recharge through the In-
Lieu Program before it was terminated by MWD. In addition, OCWD
purchased 65,000 AF of MWD untreated water to recharge the basin. Mr.
Markus estimated that the basin overdraft will be about 287,000 AF on
June 30.
4.4. PFOS/PFOA and Arsenic Testing and Mitigation
Mr. Hong reported on the current quarterly testing by OCWD and
concentration of the combined contaminants at YLWD’s Highland
Reservoir, where all the well flows blend before distribution to customers.
He noted that the blend water delivered continues to comply with the
USEPA health advisory level of 70 ppt.
Mr. Dadakis reported on the EPA’s National Leadership Summit that took
place on May 22-23, 2018. EPA stated that they will begin the multi-year
formal process to determine if there is a need for an enforceable
maximum contaminant level (MCL) regulation. Mr. Dadakis also provided
additional details on OCWD’s latest PFOS/PFOA monitoring efforts at
other locations throughout the basin, including the Santa Ana River.
Discussion followed regarding treatment methods for PFOS/PFOA in
drinking water. Mr. Markus noted that OCWD has issued Basin Equity
Assessment (BEA) exemptions in the past to compensate member
agencies for the costs of treating groundwater.
Mr. Hong reported on the current arsenic levels detected at YLWD wells.
He noted that YLWD is continuing to monitor and blend down the levels at
YLWD’s Highland Reservoir. Brief discussion followed regarding treatment
methods for arsenic in drinking water.
4.5. Huntington Beach Desalination Project
Mr. Markus reported that Poseidon is still working on permits from
regulatory agencies for the project. He also noted that OCWD staff will be
making a presentation to its Board on June 6th on a new Term Sheet
between Poseidon and OCWD relating to time and cost issues for the
project.
4.6. California Water Fix Project
Director Barbre reported that the construction Joint Powers Authority
(JPA) has been formed and the finance JPA will be established in June.
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4.7. North and South Basin Projects
Mr. Markus reported that the comment period for listing the North Basin
Project on the National Priority List ended on May 18th. OCWD is
continuing its efforts on the Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Studies
for both the North and South Basin Projects.
4.8. Coastal Pumping Transfer Program
Mr. Markus provided information on the purpose and benefits of OCWD’s
Coastal Pumping Transfer Program (CPTP). Mr. DeCriscio reported on
YLWD’s commitment to participate in this cost-neutral program by
pumping groundwater up to 75% of the Basin Production Percentage
(BPP).
4.9. YLWD Well Projects
Mr. Hong reported on the status of Well 21, now in full operation, and Well
22, which is in the design phase for the Well Equipping. Mr. DeCriscio
noted that YLWD staff has been working with OCWD staff on the irrigation
turnout design at Well 21.
4.10. Future Agenda Items
None.
5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
BH