Item 14 Staff Report Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District in Support of Part A of the Storm Water Infiltration Device Policy, and Prohibiting New Infiltration Devices in the Public Right-oTOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: January 19, 1995
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT:
COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: 2/6/95
ITEM NO.
ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT WITH
THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT IN SUPPORT OF PART A OF THE
STORM WATER INFILTRATION DEVICE POLICY, AND PROHIBITING NEW
INFILTRATION DEVICES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District in
support of Part A of the Storm Water Infiltration Device Policy, and prohibiting new infiltration devices in the
public right-of-way.
BACKGROUND:
Based upon The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, and state law and regulations, the Santa Clara Valley
Water District developed the Storm Water Infiltration Device Policy in order to prevent potential and existing
ground water contamination from storm water infiltration devices. The Policy, adopted by the District Board,
outlines a coordinated process by agencies to locate and register storm water infiltration devices, report the
use of existing devices to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), identify and develop an
implementation plan for destroying and/or monitoring devices in high risk land use areas, and regulate the
installation of new devices.
DISCUSSION:
This Memorandum of Understanding is comprised of two parts: (1) Part A, existing Storm Water Infiltration
Devices and (2) Part B, new Storm Water Infiltration Devices. The Agreement may be accepted as both Part
A and Part B, or Part A only. The general requirements for Part A of the Policy requires the Town to locate
and register existing storm water infiltration devices, to perform periodic inspections of the existing storm
water infiltration devices, to incorporate compliance and education components regarding storm water
infiltration devices, and to immediately report to the Santa Clara Valley Water District and the Regional Water
PREPARED BY: SCOTT R. BAKER U
Director of Building and Engineering Services
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COUNCIL ACTION/ACTION DIRECTED TO:
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT WITH THE
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT IN SUPPORT OF PART A OF THE STORM
WATER INFILTRATION DEVICE POLICY, AND PROHIBITING NEW INFILTRATION
DEVICES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
JANUARY 19, 1995
Quality Control Board any known contamination or potential contamination to the groundwater or the
subsurface by a storm water infiltration. The Santa Clara Valley Water District will conduct an evaluation of
the relative risk posed by the existing infiltration devices to the groundwater quality. Part B addresses
requirements for new Storm Water Infiltration Devices.
The Town has only a few existing facilities which are covered in Part A of the Memorandum of
Understanding, and they are considered low risk facilities. Town staff recommends endorsing Part A only,
and establishing a policy prohibiting new infiltration devices in the public right-of-way. Several of the
requirements for this policy may be performed in conjunction with the existing Nonpoint Source Pollution
Control Program, such as: stencil all infiltration device inlets in the public right-of-way, include inspections
of infiltration devices into HazMat inspections, and incorporate information regarding groundwater pollution
prevention into educational materials and brochures. Town staff will be required to complete the above
requirements as well as prepare an annual report to the district regarding the locations of existing infiltration
devices found as a result of the above inspections, provide the District with land use information and
prioritize high risk areas.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the attached resolution be adopted entering the Town into agreement with the Santa
Clara Valley Water District in support of Part A of the Storm Water Infiltration Device Policy, and prohibiting
new infiltration devices in the public right-of-way.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Is not a project as defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. Activities are consistent with existing Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program budgeted
operations.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Memorandum of Understanding Agreement
DISTRIBUTION:
1. David J. Chesterman, Principal Engineer, Groundwater Quality Branch, Santa Clara Valley Water
District
RESOLUTION 1995-
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
WITH THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT IN
SUPPORT OF PART A OF THE STORM WATER INFILTRATION
DEVICE POLICY, AND PROHIBITING NEW INFILTRATION DEVICES
IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, the Bay Basin Plan, adopted by the Regional Water Quality Control
Board in implementation of the Federal Clean Water Act, requires a control program to
locate existing devices and regulate the construction and usage, and the permitting and
registration of storm water infiltration devices; and
WHEREAS, the "Shallow Drainage Wells" Amendment to the Bay Basin Plan,
adopted by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, requires a coordinated effort by
state and local government agencies to develop and implement a control program for storm
water infiltration devices; and
WHEREAS, Town of Los Gatos prohibits new infiltration devices in the public right-
of-way; and
WHEREAS, a joint agreement has been prepared for Part A of the Storm Water
Infiltration Device Policy for the Town of Los Gatos and the Santa Clara Valley Water
District,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the approval of the agreement with the Santa Clara Valley
Water District in support of Part A of the Storm Water Infiltration Device Policy and the
Mayor of the Town of Los Gatos is authorized to sign the agreement providing for
Implementation Part A of the Storm Water Infiltration Device Policy
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos, California, held on the 6th day of February, 1995, by the following vote.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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Santa Clara Valley Water District
5750 ALMADEN EXPRESSWAY
SAN JOSE, CA 95118-3686
TELEPHONE (408) 265-2600
FACSIMILE (408) 266-0271
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
August 22, 1994
Dear Sir or Madam:
Subject: Storm Water Infiltration Device Policy Memorandum of Understanding Information Summary
This transmits an information summary of the Storm Water Infiltration Device Policy
(Policy) —Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) previously transmitted to you and your city manager
or county executive in November and Deceber 1993. This summary has been prepared for those
municipalities which have not yet signed the MOU, to assist you in summarizing the municipal and Santa
Clara Valley Water District (District) obligations under the MOU to your manager or council.
It is our intent that the summary will aid you in making recommendations to your city manager or county
executive concerning signing the MOU. This summary of the MOU clarifies our intent that executing
the MOU should have minimal impact on city and county resources and that the MOU is consistent with
current legislation mandating regulatory program streamlining. Piease note that some cities have elected
to sign the agreement at a staff level and you may wish to do the same.
Please contact me at the Camden Office, (408) 927-0710, extension 2630, or Ms. Belinda Allen,
extension 2644, if you require any further clarification of the Policy or MOU.
Sincerely,
=David chest an
Principal/Engineer
Groundwater Quality Branch
Enclosure
ATTACHMENT 2
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6 Santa Clara Valley Water District
5750 ALMADEN EXPRESSWAY
SAN JOSE, CA 95118-3686
TELEPHONE (408) 265-2600
FACSIMILE (408) 266-0271
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
November 18, 1993
Dear City Manager:
Subject: Storm Water Infiltration Device Policy
The Santa Clara Valley Water District's (District) Board of Directors adopted the attached Resolution
No. 93-59 on August 24, 1993, to state its policy and outline a program to address the use of infiltration
devices for disposal of storm water. We appreciated the valuable comments and assistance provided by
you and your staff during development of this policy over the last year. We believe the policy allows
for implementation of desired nonpoint source pollution control measures while protecting our critical
groundwater resources from contamination.
This transmits a copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement which we propose for
execution between your agency and the District. The MOU is designed to satisfy federal and state
requirements for local shallow drainage well control programs while minimizing impacts to city and
county staff workloads. It is comprised of two parts: (1) Part A, existing Storm Water Infiltration
Devices (SWID) and (2) Part B, new SWIDs. Our desire is for all local agencies to enter into Part A
of the MOU with the District to assist in locating existing SWIDs in order to comply with United States
Environmental Protection Agency reporting requirements. Only local agencies which choose to allow
new SWIDs would also execute the optional Part B of the MOU.
We believe it will benefit your city and the county to sign Part A of the MOU because it: (1) allows for
continued use of existing SWIDs in low -risk areas and a phased approach to consider future elimination
of these devices from high -risk areas, (2) promotes interagency coordination on SWID reporting
requirements, (3) reduces the regulatory burdens on well owners by not having to report directly to state
and federal agencies, and (4) commits the District to conducting an evaluation of the risks posed by
existing SWIDs in the next 2 to 3 years.
The enclosed Executive Summary provides a synopsis of the scope and implications of the policy. Also,
enclosed is a supplement to the District's "Standards for the Construction and Destruction of Wells and
Other Deep Excavations" that describes minimum construction standards applicable to SWIDs. District
staff is available to discuss the MOU or related documents with your public works director or other
designated staff.
We would appreciate a response regarding the execution of the MOU within 3 months in order to meet
the planned implementation schedule. We request that two originals of the MOU be signed and
transmitted to Ms. Belinda Allen at the District. The District will then execute the MOU and return one
original copy for your records.
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City Manager 2 November 18, 1993
I appreciate your cooperation and assistance on this important program. My staff is available to meet
with you or your staff to discuss the MOU and the policy at your convenience. Please contact Mr. David
Chesterman at the Camden Office, (408) 927-0719, extension 2630, or Ms. Belinda Allen,
extension 2644.
Sincerely,
Ronald R. Esau
General Manager
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Senior Sanitary Engineer
San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution
Control Plant
700 Los Esteros Road
San Jose, CA 95134
Mr. Bruce Bane
Director of Public Works
City of Los Altos
1 North San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
Mr. Tim Ko
Deputy Public Works Department
City of Mountain View
P.O. Box 7540
Mountain View, CA 94039-7540
Mr. Donald Wimberly
Public Services Director
City of Mountain View
P.O. Box 7540
Mountain View, CA 94039-7540
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Santa Clara Fire Department
777 Benton Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Mr. Richard Mauck
Deputy Director of Public Works
City of Santa Clara
P.O. Box 388
Santa Clara, CA 95052
Director of Environmental Services
City of San Jose
801 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95110
Mr. Gary Lynch
Office of Environmental Management
City of San Jose
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San Jose, CA 95112
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Director of Planning
City of Campbell
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 95008
Director of Planning
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
Mr. Michael A. Dorn
Director of Planning
City of Gilroy
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
Ms. Deborah S. Nelson
Director of Planning
City of Los Altos -
1 North San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
City Manager 3 November 18, 1993
Director of Planning
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Mr. Lee E. Bowman
Director of Planning
Town of Los Gatos
110 East Main Street
P.O. Box 949
Los Gatos, CA 95031
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City of Milpitas
455 East Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
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City of Monte Sereno
18041 Saratoga Los Gatos Road
Monte Sereno, CA 95030
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City of Morgan Hill
17555 Peak Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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City of Mountain View
500 Castro Street
P.O. Box 7540
Mountain View, CA 94303
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
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Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Director of Planning
City of San Jose
801 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95110
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Director of Planning
City of Santa Clara
1500 Warburton Avenue
P.O. Box 388
Santa Clara, CA 95052
Mr. Stephen A. Emslie
Director of Planning
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
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Planning Officer
City of Sunnyvale
456 West Olive Avenue
P.O. Box 3707
Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707
Mr. Isao Kobashi, Program Manager
Santa CNra County
1735 North First Street, Suite 275
San Jose, CA 95112
Mr. Steve Ritchie
Regional Water Quality Control Board
2101 Webster Street, Suite 500
Oakland, CA 94612
Mr. Tom Mumley
Regional Water Quality Control Board
2101 Webster Street, Suite 500
Oakland, CA 94612
Mr. William Leonard
Regional Water Quality Control Board
Central Coast Region
81 Higuera Street, Suite 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-5414
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Santa Clara County Health Department
2220 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128-2690
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Campbell Fire Department
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Los Altos Fire Department
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Santa Clara, CA 95050
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Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety
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Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707
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Environmental Program Manager
City of Saratoga
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Saratoga, CA 95070
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Gilroy Fire Department
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Gilroy, CA 95020
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Santa Clara County Health Department
2220 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128-2690
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Groundwater Pollution Control Section
United States Environmental Protection
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75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-3901
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Director of Public Works
City of Campbell
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 95008
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Director of Public Works
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
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Director of Public Works
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
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City of Milpitas
455 East Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
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City Engineer
City of Morgan Hill
17555 Peak Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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Director of Public Works
City of Morgan Hill
17555 Peak Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
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City of San Jose
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San Jose, CA 95110
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Santa Clara County
70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110
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City Engineer
City of Saratoga
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Saratoga, CA 95070
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Director of Public Works
City of Gilroy
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
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Public Works Director
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Mountain View, CA 94035
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City of Mountain View
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Mountain View, CA 94039
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City of Santa Clara
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Santa Clara, CA 95052
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Director of Public Works
City of Sunnyvale
P.O. Box 3707
Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707
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County Executive
County of Santa Clara
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San Jose, CA 95110
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City of Campbell
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City Manager
City of Cupertino
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Cupertino, CA 95014
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Monte Sereno, CA 95030
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Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PROPOSED STORMWATER INFILTRATION POLICY
This Executive Summary has been revised since we last transmitted it on July 6, 1993, in order to reflect
the most recent changes to the proposed Storm Water Infiltration Policy.
The policy is comprised of three documents: 1) the proposed District resolution regarding Storm Water
Infiltration Devices in Attachment B; 2) the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (Le., Agreement)
in Attachment C; 3) and the proposed modifications to the District's well standards in Attachment D.
These documents outline the policy and program elements necessary to achieve the dual objective of
protection of groundwater quality and improvement of storm water quality. They establish a program
to expand on the existing permitting requirements for storm drainage wells and to regulate a more broadly
defined group of storm water infiltration devices.
Devices Proposed to he Regulated
It is the intent of the policy to regulate those devices that are associated with the highest risk of polluting
groundwater. These devices are generally greater than 10-feet deep. Under the proposed policy, new
storm water infiltration devices are subject to specified siting requirements and construction standards.
Permitting and inspection would not be required for new storm water infiltration devices that are less than
10-feet deep. New infiltration devices of any depth will not be allowed in high risk areas.
The draft policy addresses the regulation of the following types of Storm Water Infiltration Devices:
• Storm Water Drainage Wells
• Infiltration Trenches and Galleries
• Storm Water Infiltration Ponds
Bubble -Ups
Storm Water Drainage Sumps (i.e., lined collection ponds)
Unlined Retention Ponds
Detention Ponds
Devices Excluded
The following devices are excluded by definition from permitting and, therefore, are not subject to
regulation under this policy:
• Septic Tanks and Systems
• Naturally occurring bodies of water
• Lined Catch Basins and Storm Water Retention Ponds, Detention Ponds, and Drainage Sumps
• SCVWD Percolation Ponds
• Underground Utility Vaults
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Devices Exempted
The policy exempts residential and building entry way wells and tree root watering holes which are less
than 10-feet deep.
Existing Devices
The proposed policy provides for the continued use of existing storm water infiltration devices in low risk
areas and, possibly, in high risk areas. The District, with local agency concurrence, will determine
possible phased destruction or monitoring of certain individual or categories of devices by device owners
over the next several years based the relative risk to groundwater quality of surrounding land use. This
risk determination would be made by the District in about 3 years based on the general risk categories
presented in Table 1 of the Memorandum of Understanding.
New Devices
In general, the City staff agreed that new Storm Water Infiltration Devices should not be allowed with
exceptions for some specific applications as noted in the policy documents. However, the proposed
policy also includes an optional agreement under the Memorandum of Understanding, Part B, for those
municipalities which choose to allow construction of new Storm Water Infiltration Devices. If signed, the
agreement requires that local municipalities implement a regulatory oversight and control program for
construction of new Storm Water Infiltration Devices. The regulatory oversight and control program for
allowing new Storm Water Infiltration Devices includes an evaluation of proposed use of the device in
conjunction with the proposed surrounding land us? relative to the risks to groundwater quality. Table
2 in the Memorandum of Understanding presents the level of risk associated with general types of
surrounding land use and the regulatory oversight and monitoring requirements for new Storm Water
Infiltration Devices.
District's Role in Implementing Policy
The District will permit new and register existing Storm Water Infiltration Devices, and regulate the
construction/destruction existing devices under the authority of District Ordinance 90-1. The District
would also be responsible for implementing a program which may require the destruction of existing
wells in those jurisdictions that do not choose to implement a local control program. The District will
implement a program to evaluate risk associated with allowing storm water infiltration devices within each
municipality's jurisdiction, and with local agency concurrence, to prioritize destruction or monitoring of
existing devices.
Role of the Municipalities
The role of the municipalities would be the following four functions relative to the decision to maintain
use of existing devices and to allow new devices.
1. Administration of an educational program in conjunction with the Nonpoint Source Control (NPS)
Program by applying the NPS education and administrative elements to infiltration devices.
Examples would be to: 1) stencil all the infiltration device inlets in streets; 2) include inspection
of infiltration devices into HazMat and building inspectors inspections; and 3) incorporate
information regarding groundwater pollution prevention into educational materials and brochures.
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2. Prepare an annual report to the District regarding the locations of existing storm water infiltration
devices found as a result of local agency Hazardous Materials Business Plan or NPS inspection.
3. Provide the District with land use information and work with the District on prioritizing high risk
areas for eventual destruction or monitoring of high risk infiltration devices.
4. Implement a regulatory oversight program for construction of new storm water infiltration devices
and notify the District of proposed infiltration devices regulated under this policy.
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SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
STORM WATER INFILTRATION DEVICE POLICY
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The Santa Clara Valley Water District (District) developed the Storm Water Infiltration Device Policy
(Policy) to prevent the use of storm water infiltration devices causing groundwater contamination or
compounding the complexity or severity of existing pollution. The Policy adopted by the District Board
outlines a coordinated effort among agencies to locate and register storm water infiltration devices, report
the existence of the devices to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), identify and develop
an implementation plan for destroying and/or monitoring devices in high risk land use areas, and regulate
the installation of new devices. This policy is implemented by execution of Memorandum of
Understandings (MOU) with each of the cities and the county. This summary provides information on
City, County, and District obligations under the MOU.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE STORM WATER INFILTRATION DEVICE POLICY
• Requires a program to locate and register existing storm water infiltration devices.
• Prohibits construction of new devices unless permitted.
• Required by Federal Law and San Francisco Bay Basin Water Quality Control Plan
• Applies to municipal and private storm water infiltration devices.
• Does not include retention or detention ponds, lined catch basins, drainage sumps, and devices less
than 10 feet deep.
• Continued use of storm water infiltration devices will be allowed in municipalities which sign
Part A of the MOU.
DEVICE LOCATION AND REGISTRATION
• New or expanded inspection programs are not necessary. The most important goal of the MOU
is to identify devices located at facilities where land and/or chemical use increases the risk
associated with storm water infiltration devices. Such facilities are already subject to one or more
inspection programs.
• Municipalities will incorporate a request for information regarding the existence of storm water
infiltration devices into existing Nonpoint Source and/or Hazardous Materials inspection programs.
The request for information concerning proposed and existing devices should also be incorporated
into Building and Public Works permit reviews and inspections.
• Municipal staff will perform periodic followup inspections of known storm water infiltration
devices at facilities with Hazardous Materials Business plans (HMBP) during regularly schedule
inspections of HMBP facilities, at a minimum. Municipalities are encouraged to perform periodic
inspections of known devices at all facilities inspected.
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• Storm water infiltration device owner of Municipal staff will stencil or label each storm water
infiltration device with statement prohibiting discharge of chemicals and other non-stormwater
substances into the device. The District will provide a stencil.
The District will perform all necessary registration and permitting activities, including device
installation and destruction inspections, once devices are reported. The District will also provide
all necessary forms for these activities.
REPORTING
Municipalities will provide the District with annual reports summarizing information on each storm
water infiltration device discovered during the reporting period. The District will provide an
annual report format to municipalities on request.
• The District will consolidate the annual reports and forward a summary report to the EPA and the
Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regional Board) to facilitate compliance with applicable
reporting regulations.
• The District will provide 4-copy notification forms, with spaces for owner and device registration
information, which inspectors and reviewers can distribute to their coordinating department, the
District, the device owner, and their files.
• City or County staff will report any known or suspected industrial discharges or hazardous
materials spills and leaks which may have entered a storm water infiltration device to the District.
The District will perform required follow up activities on such reports and forward cases to the
Regional Board and EPA, if appropriate.
EDUCATION/PUBLIC OUTREACH
• Municipal staff who discover a storm water infiltration device should inform the device owner of
the registration requirements and distribute District -provided educational materials.
• The District will provide training to inspectors on identifying storm water infiltration devices.
• The District will provide educational material describing regulations and permit requirements
pertaining to storm water infiltration devices for distribution by City and County staff.
RISK ASSESSMENT/HIGH-RISK DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
• The District will conduct an evaluation of the relative risk posed by infiltration devices to
groundwater quality and submit recommendations to each City and the County, and appropriate
agencies/parties, for comment within 18 months after municipal submittal of the first annual report.
NEW STORM WATER INFILTRATION DEVICES
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• Prohibits construction of new storm water devices, except in low risk areas where the municipality
has executed a MOU-Part B with the District.
• Municipalities are responsible for regulating the use of new devices. Regulatory program elements
are defined in the MOU-Part B.
• The District will be responsible for approving, permitting, and inspecting new devices where the
municipality has approved the devices and has executed MOU-Part B.
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PART B (OPTIONAL)
NEW STORM WATER INFILTRATION DEVICES
A. The District shall allow the new construction of Storm Water Infiltration Devices within low risk
areas of the City or County in accordance with the conditions of Table 2 of this Agreement.
B. The regulatory oversight and monitoring program to be implemented by the City or County for
new construction of Storm Water Infiltration Devices shall be subject to approval by the District
and shall include, at a minimum, the following elements:
1. The City or County shall review all plans for property development to evaluate any
proposed new storm water infiltration device use and alternatives to use of such devices and
shall determine if the City or County recommends this method of storm water runoff
disposal in conjunction with the proposed land use as listed in Table 2.
2. The City or County shall review the depth to groundwater, potential for nuisance problems,
and whether or not the proposed well would comply with siting restrictions contained in
District well standards to protect groundwater quality.
3. After City or County siting approval, the property owner will be referred to the District for
a well construction permit, including any requests for exception to the siting restrictions in
District well standards.
4. City or County shall implement a process to ensure and verify that District well
construction permits have been issued prior to the beginning of construction
5. The District shall provide permit and inspection of the Storm Water Infiltration Devices
completion and shall submit a well completion report to the City or County, California
Department of Water Resources and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
6. City or County shall perform or require the property owner to conduct periodic sampling
of storm water runoff and sediments that enter or potentially could enter Storm Water
Infiltration Devices.
This agreement may be terminated by either party by written notice and by resolution at least
"90 days prior to requested termination date. Nonperformance by either party shall result in
termination of this agreement. If this agreement is terminated by the City or County, the District
will not allow new devices to be installed within the City or County jurisdiction from the date of
termination. Any new Storm Water Infiltration Devices installed under this portion of the
agreement prior to termination shall be subject to the terms of Part A of this Agreement.
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Date: By:
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By:
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SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Date: By:
Chairman, Board of Directors
Date: By:
General Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
General Counsel
ATTEST: SUSAN A. PINO
Clerk/Board of Directors
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SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
WELL STANDARDS
Supplement to
"Standards for the Construction and Destruction of
Wells and other Deep Excavations In Santa Clara County"
STORM WATER INFILTRATION DEVICES
This Supplement, adopted by the Board of Directors of the Santa Clara Valley Water District (District)
on August 24, 1993, is effective under Section 7.1 of Ordinance 90-1. The sections of this document
beginning with "Definitions" shall be appropriately incorporated into the next revision of "Standards
for Construction and Destruction of Wells and other Deep Excavations in Santa Clara County" (District
Well Standards).
Objective
As stated in the Introduction to the District Well Standards, available from the District Well
Section, improperly constructed wells can he conduits for chemical migration resulting in
groundwater contamination. The primary objective of the District Well Standards is to protect
groundwater from the hazard of contamination by ensuring proper siting and proper construction
of all types of wells.
Background
Storm water infiltration devices, such as storm water drainage wells (dry wells), have been
commonly used to dispose of surface drainage water to the underground. They are used to receive
surface drainage in areas of insufficient slope where normal runoff patterns may cause temporary
ponding. Storm water infiltration devices are also used to bypass surface soils that restrict drainage
because of high clay content. Storm water drainage wells are sometimes used in conjunction with
holding ponds or settling ponds and chambers. Storm water infiltration devices have also been
used to provide temporary drainage of local areas undergoing new development until positive
drainage to a new storm sewer could he provided.
Infiltration wells and galleries are sometimes used to accelerate the cleanup process at chemical
spill sites. These devices allow infiltrating water to leach chemicals in the soil to the groundwater
where the pollutants can be removed by groundwater pumping. The groundwater mound created
by infiltrating water is sometimes used to control or direct the groundwater gradient toward
extraction wells. Such operations are regulated by the Regional Water Quality Control Board
(Regional Board), Cal -EPA Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), U.S. EPA, or other
regulatory agencies. These activities are not included in this protocol nor are these infiltration
wells, trenches, or galleries considered to be storm water infiltration devices.
The storm water drainage well standard supplement to the District Well Standard does not include
storm water drainage sumps, unlined storm water retention or detention ponds, lined catch basins,
percolation ponds operated by the District, or naturally occurring surface water bodies and
wetlands. Storm water infiltration devices exempted from the permitting process are residential
roof and building entryway drains, and tree root watering holes less than 10 feet deep.
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Protection of Groundwater Quality
Optimum conditions for locating storm water infiltration devices are where the depth to first
groundwater is substantially below the bottom of the storm water drainage well or other infiltration
device. The greater the unsaturated thickness and degree of stratification below the bottom of the
drainage well, the more groundwater quality will be protected from polluted' or contaminated
water by natural attenuation processes through the unsaturated zone. As the infiltrating water
slowly passes through unsaturated soils, the water and pollutants are subject to a variety of
attenuating natural treatment processes including aerobic biochemical transformations, oxidation,
adsorption, filtration, and/or other physical and chemical processes which remove or degrade
pollutants. This process is referred to as "natural protection" of groundwater. If the unsaturated
thickness beneath the well is not adequate to provide sufficient attenuation, the result may be that
polluted or contaminated water is injected directly into groundwater.
Under the State Water Code (Sections 13263.5 and 13382) and the Health and Safety Code, it is
prohibited to allow chemicals to enter injection wells, including storm water drainage wells,
without waste discharge requirements. The unregulated discharge of pollutants is illegal and State
Water Code Section 13263(g) provides the authority to require the proper destruction of storm
water drainage wells. Under State Water Code Section 13801(c), local agencies were required to
adopt a well standard ordinance which meets or exceeds the State Well Standard (Bulletin 74-81,
amended to 74-90) before January 15, 1990. The District Ordinance 90-1 and the District Well
Standards were already in place. On September 16, 1992, the Regional Board adopted an
amendment to the San Francisco Bay Basin Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) titled
"Shallow Drainage Wells." The Regional Board Shallow Drainage Well Program consists of two
main elements; (1) locating existing wells, and (2) regulating existing wells and new wells. This
District program to develop standards for storm water drainage wells and to coordinate with the
cities and county is in response to the new Basin Plan requirements.
Potential Performance Problems of Storm Water Infiltration Device
It is recommended that storm water drainage wells only be considered as a short-term interim
measure for disposing of storm water due to several performance problems that often occur.
During normal operation of storm water drainage wells, the filter pack eventually becomes clogged
with particulates or organic growth, reducing well performance below the expected design capacity.
As a result, the well will fail to adequately dispose of storm water and flooding may occur. In
some areas, a high percentage of storm water drainage wells have failed because of siltation, some
even within months after construction.
Settling basins have been used to remove silt from water entering storm water drainage wells,
thereby prolonging the well's operational life. Depending on the size of the settling basin or tank,
a high level of maintenance may be required to remove the accumulated silt from the settling basin.
High flows may overwhelm the settling effect, and turbid water will be discharged into the well
with the eventual inevitable failure despite engineered features and intensive maintenance.
During construction of storm water drainage wells, the mechanical action of the drilling on moist
soils may cause a clay smear or clogging of the natural formation. Unlike water wells, dry wells
cannot be developed to improve their performance after construction nor can they be redeveloped
if they clog due to operation.
'Defined in California Water Code Section 13050(1)
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cannot be developed to improve their performance after construction nor can they be redeveloped
if they clog due to operation.
(Add to page 2 of District Well Standards after "Recharge or Injection Wells")
DEFINITIONS
Bubble -up
A bubble -up is a structure designed to transport storm water from a gutter or other storm water
conveyance system below ground into another gutter or storm water conveyance system, or to a
storm water detention pond. A typical bubble -up consists of two risers connected by a pipe
beneath grade. The inlet of the upstream riser is higher in elevation than ti:e outlet of the
downstream riser allowing water to move freely through the system by gravity. After a storm, the
bubble -up remains filled with water which infiltrates to the subsurface through the open (unlined)
bottoms of the two risers. Bubble -ups are considered storm water drainage wells under these
Supplemental District Well Standards.
Catch Basin
Lined structures intended to collect sediment and other material in storm water drainage and
conveyance systems.
Dry Well
See Storm Water Drainage Well.
French Drain
See Infiltration Trench.
Infiltration Trench or Infiltration Gallery
A trench or system of interconnected trenches (gallery) backfilled with sand or gravel, which may
contain perforated pipe (well screen), used for the purpose of injecting or infiltrating water into
the subsurface. If the water entering the trench or gallery is surface runoff, then the structure is
considered a storm water drainage well under these Supplemental District Well Standards.
Percolation Pond
A pond or other facility operated and managed by the District for the purpose of recharging
groundwater basins. Percolation ponds are not normally operated during storm events because of
excessive turbidity in the storm water.
Shallow Drainage Well
See Storm Water Drainage Well.
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Storm Water Detention Pond
A settling pond or holding pond that temporarily stores water to reduce peak storm flows and/or
allow particulates (turbidity) to settle. A detention pond is designed to drain to a storm sewer,
stream channel, or other storm water conveyance system.
Storm Water Infiltration Device
Any structure or device that is designed to collect storm water, or other drainage water, and
infiltrate that water or a portion of that water into the subsurface. The definition of storm water
infiltration device does not include any type of septic system or other degraded water disposal
system, any infiltration or injection of water other than storm water drainage or surface runoff, nor
does it include storm water detention or retention ponds, District percolation ponds, lined storm
water drainage sumps, lined catch basins, or any naturally occurring body of surface wate-,
including wetlands. Underground utility vaults which are not intended to collect storm water are
excluded from this standard.
Storm Water Drainage Sumps
Lined storm water collection points or structures from which the storm water is pumped to another
location.
Storm Water Drainage Well
A storm water drainage well is a structure placed in an excavation or boring which collects storm
water and infiltrates all or part of that storm water into the subsurface. Storm water drainage wells
may also be called dry wells, shallow drainage wells, storm water infiltration devices, bubble -ups,
disposal wells, and other similar terms. Storm water infiltration trenches and galleries, sometimes
called "french drains," are included in this definition. Unlined bubble -ups are included in this
definition. Thus, when the term storm water drainage well is used in this Supplemental District
Well Standard, it specifically includes storm water infiltration trenches and galleries, unlined
bubble -ups, and dry wells. Drainage wells (a.k.a. dry wells) and disposal wells are subclasses of
U.S. EPA Class V Injection Wells, as defined in the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, and
subsequent amendments (40 CFR 144.6[e1).
Storm Water Retention Pond
A pond designed and constructed for the purpose of storing storm water and subsequently
infiltrating the storm water to the subsurface. A retention pond will not fully drain to a storm
sewer, stream channel, or other storm water conveyance system.
Well or Water Well
"Well" or "water well" means any artificial excavation constructed by any method for the
purpose of extracting water from, or injecting water into, the underground. This definition shall
not include: (1) oil and gas wells, or geothermal wells constructed under the jurisdiction of the
Department of Conservation, except those wells converted to use as water wells, or (2) wells used
for the purpose of (a) dewatering excavation during construction, or (b) stabilizing hillsides or earth
embankments (from Water Code Chapter 10, Article 2, Section 13710).
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(Add to page 14 of District Well Standards after "Elevator Shafts")
STANDARDS FOR STORM WATER DRAINAGE WELLS
General Siting and Construction Requirements
Storm water drainage well construction shall be allowed only in areas where the city or
county has adopted a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the District for an
approved regulatory oversight and control program for storm water drainage wells. The
District will not issue construction permits for storm water drainage wells unless the city or
county having jurisdiction allows them, has adopted Part B of the MOU with the District,
and has established a regulatory oversight and control program.
2. As a performance standard, the owner shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the District
geologist, that a sufficient thickness of unsaturated zone is present to provide natural
protection of the groundwater. An optional prescriptive standard is as follows:
a) There shall he no less than thirty (30) feet of unsaturated zone between the base of the
drainage well and the highest seasonal water table at the site, including perched zones,
and
b) The total depth of a storm water drainage well shall not exceed thirty (30) feet below
the natural ground surface.
3. The District does not assume any risk or liability associated with the installation and
operation of a storm water drainage well by issuing a construction permit or by processing
a "Notice to Continue Use of a Storm Water Drainage Well." Any risk or liability is the
full responsibility of the well owner. These risks are not limited to, but do specifically
include, pollution of soil and/or groundwater and the occurrence of nuisance conditions as
a result of the use and/or misuse of the well.
Siting Restrictions and Prohibitions
All storm water drainage wells shall he located an adequate horizontal distance from potential
sources of contamination and pollution. Most of the factors involved in determining safe distances
are usually not known. The following distances, on the basis of past experience and general
knowledge, are safe where dry upper unconsolidated formations, Tess permeable than sand, are
encountered. On this basis, areas and locations where storm water drainage wells are unsuitable
or pose a serious threat to groundwater quality and where storm water drainage wells are,
therefore, prohibited are as follows:
1. Locations within two hundred fifty (250) feet of any water supply well.
2. Locations within two hundred fifty (250) feet of any septic tank, leach field, pit privy, or
cesspool.
3. Locations where hazardous chemical storage, handling, or use exists within the area that
drains to the storm water drainage well.
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4. Locations within five hundred (500) feet of an underground tank or an above ground tank
storing chemicals, a sanitary landfill, or a chemical waste disposal site. (Such locations may
be approved by the District geologist based upon site specific considerations.)
5. Properties where a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (IIMBP) has been issued, or where
anticipated use of the property may reasonably include activities requiring a HMBP, are
unsuitable because of the wide variety and magnitude of contaminants from industrial uses,
and the potential for accidental or purposeful disposal of these chemicals into a storm water
drainage well.
6. Locations where polluted water or chemicals may discharge directly to the storm water
drainage well. These locations shall be based on criteria developed in cooperation with the
city or county under the MOU, Part A.
7. On properties where chemical spills have occurred, or which are listed as a contamination
case with the District, a Regional Water Quality Control Board, Cal -EPA DTSC, or the
U.S. EPA.
8. At any location where the presence of a storm water drainage well may cause a change in
the rate or direction of contaminant migration or a disturbance of plume management.
9. In locatiqns where runoff from heavily irrigated agricultural or landscaped areas may enter
the storm water drainage well. Pesticides and fertilizers used in agriculture and in
landscaping in commercial areas may adversely impact groundwater.
10. Areas where direct infiltration of storm water has the potential to cause nuisance conditions
or damage to property. Such conditions may include the creation. of unstable hill slopes or
stream banks, waters surfacing creating a hazard and vector problems, water surfacing along
steep hanks causing erosion, and high water table conditions causing waterlogging.
11. An exception to these requirements must he approved by the District geologist. Under
certain circumstances, adequate protection of groundwater quality may require more
stringent standards than those presented here. Under other circumstances, it may be
necessary to substitute other measures which will provide protection equal to that provided
by these standards.
Exclusions
This standard does not apply to storm water drainage wells which are Tess than ten (10) feet deep
and which receive only roof drainage from single family residential property or building entry
ways; that is, where the device and collection system are constructed in such a way that no
drainage from surface water and/or landscaped areas can enter the roof drainage sump.
This standard does not apply to holes less than ten (10) feet deep -Installed for the purpose of
watering the roots of trees.
This standard does not apply to lined municipal storm water catch basins, designed to collect
sediment or debris in storm water conveyance systems, or to lined storm water drainage sumps.
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Shallow storm water drainage wells, less than ten (10) feet deep, do not require permit,
monitoring, and inspection, but are subject to all general siting and construction requirements,
siting restrictions and prohibitions, annular space sealing conditions, and surface construction
features. Rather than a permit, the owners of shallow storm water drainage wells shall file a
"Notice to Continue Use of a Storm Water Drainage Well."
MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES
The section on "Materials and Procedures" for well construction beginning on page 16 of the "Standards
for the Construction and Destruction of Wells and other Deep Excavations in Santa Clara County" and
in the California Department of Water Resources Bulletins 74-1, 74-81, 74-88, and 74-90 apply to the
construction of storm water drainage or drainage wells.
Annular Space Sealing Conditions
All storm water drainage wells over five (5) feet deep must be cased and sealed in accordance with
the District Well Standards. The established standards for annular space requirements, casing
materials, centralizers, sealing materials, placement methods, etc. apply to storm water drainage
wells. The minimum length of annular seal from the ground surface to the gravel packed interval
is five (5) feet. The sealing material shall be neat cement, sand cement, or bentonite cement
Thick bentonite slurry is not an appropriate sealing material for storm water drainage wells because
of desiccation problems near the surface. The filter material placed in or around the storm water
drainage well screen shall be clean and consist of a material acceptable for use with water supply
wells.
Storm water drainage wells which are constructed without casing, such as bubble -ups and french
drains, and the cement sides of the structures shall be poured in direct contact with the native soil.
Surface Construction Features
The surface completion for storm water drainage wells over five (5) feet deep shall consist of a
concrete pad at least one (1) foot thick and two (2) feet wider than the outer casing around the well
inlet structure or settling chamber, unless the inlet structure is located in a paved area. Site
specific design and operation criteria may dictate additional requirements at the owner's discretion.
The well head shall be permanently marked with the legend "NO DUMPING —GOES TO
DRINKING WATER" and the State Well Number in a manner that it can be clearly seen. The
inlet structure shall be marked or stencilled according to the format applied by the Nonpoint Source
Program to existing storm water drainage wells (MOU, Part A, Section C[4]). If required, the
associated groundwater monitoring well shall have a locked watertight cap and shall be permanently
marked with the legend "MONITOR WELL FOR STORM WATER DRAINAGE WELL."
Completion Report
In accordance with the general conditions of all well permits, the driller must complete State DWR
Form 188 (Driller's Log) and submit the original to the Santa Clara Valley Water District within
30 days of the completion of the well. Because storm water drainage wells may have unusual or
additional construction features, a drawing of the final as -built well shall be included with the
DWR Form 188. If a monitoring well is required, it shall be identified clearly, by permit number
and State Well Number, on the site plan for the storm water drainage well.
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(Add to District Well Standards section titled "WELL DESTRUCTION STANDARDS" beginning
on page 23.)
DESTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR STORM WATER DRAINAGE WELLS
When a storm water drainage well is no longer needed, if it has failed, or if conditions change so that
a storm water drainage well would be prohibited at that location, then the storm water drainage well
cannot be abandoned intact. All abandoned or unusable wells, including those that no longer meet their
intended purpose, must be properly destroyed at the owner's expense, in accordance with the provisions
of Ordinance 90-1, the District Well Standards, these Supplemental District Well Standards, and
"Guidelines for Closure of Shallow Disposal Wells," EPA -Region 9, 1992.
(Add to District Well Standards on page 23, after item 5.)
The following requirement for storm water drainage well destruction is added to the District Well
Standards.
• A storm water drainage well that no longer serves its original purpose or that poses a threat to
groundwater.
(Add to District Well Standards at the end of page 29 after "Special Sealing Standards for Shallow
Monitoring Wells. ' )
SPECIAL SEALING STANDARDS FOR STORM WATER DRAINAGE WELLS
Preliminary Work
1. Any surface structures, such as settling basins, grates, piping, etc. shall he removed.
2. Because of the nature of construction of typical storm water drainage wells, with long
perforated intervals bypassing the natural protection, these wells will have to be completely
removed for proper destruction. All gravel or other filter material shall be removed to the
total depth of the original storm water drainage well. All casing and gravel or filter material
outside the casing shall be removed from the well -bore. Alternative destruction proposals
for atypical (shallow) storm water drainage wells will be considered on a case -by -case basis.
3. Environmental samples shall be collected according to the protocols indicated and analyses
specified in "Guidelines for Closure of Shallow Disposal Wells," EPA -Region 9, 1992.
The results of the analytical sampling shall be submitted to the appropriate Regional Board.
to the city or county having jurisdiction, and to the District.
4. The resulting bore hole shall be filled using materials and methods specified on pages 26 and
28 of the District Well Standards. Where practical, it will be allowable to backfill a large
diameter, shallow borehole with compacted low permeability soil. If this method is chosen,
the plans, methods, and materials specifications shall be submitted with the well destruction
permit.
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CONTINUED USE OF STORM WATER DRAINAGE WELL
It is the responsibility of the owners of all existing storm water drainage wells (dry wells, storm water
infiltration trenches and galleries, bubble -ups, etc.) in Santa Clara County to file a "Notice to Continue
use of a Dry Well" with the District Well Section prior to June 30, 1994. The District will forward
copies of the "Notice" to the Regional Water Quality Control Boards and the U.S. EPA, as required by
federal law (40 CFR 144.26).
Storm water drainage wells existing in high hazard areas; that is, in areas of chemical storage, handling,
and use, or where chemical spills have occurred, may need to be properly destroyed immediately in
accordance with these Supplemental District Well Standards, the District Well Standard, and "Guidelines
for Closure of Shallow Disposal Wells", EPA -Region 9, 1992. In accordance with the MOU, Part A,
the District and the cities and county will identify, evaluate, and prioritize the need for investigations and
proper monitoring or destruction of those storm water drainage wells which may pose a threat to
groundwater quality.
All storm water drainage wells that have failed, were abandoned intact, or that are no longer needed,
must be properly destroyed in accordance with District Ordinance 90-1, these Supplemental District Well
Standards, the District Well Standards, and "Guidelines for Closure of Shallow Disposal Wells,"
EPA -Region 9, 1992.
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RESOLUTION
Number: 19954 a
Date of Adopt: 02/06/95
STORM WATER INFILTRATION
Number:
ORDINANCE
Date of Intro:
Date of Adopt:
ZONE CHANGE:
COUNCIL ACTION:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS NAMES:
Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck, Patrick O'Laughlin
Mayor(or Chairman) RANDY ATTAWAY.
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RESOLUTION 1995-22
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
WITH THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT IN
SUPPORT OF PART A OF THE STORM WATER INFILTRATION
DEVICE POLICY, AND PROHIBITING NEW INFILTRATION DEVICES
IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, the Bay Basin Plan, adopted by the Regional Water Quality Control
Board in implementation of the Federal Clean Water Act, requires a control program to
locate existing devices and regulate the construction and usage, and the permitting and
registration of storm water infiltration devices; and
WHEREAS, the "Shallow Drainage Wells" Amendment to the Bay Basin Plan,
adopted by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, requires a coordinated effort by
state and local government agencies to develop and implement a control program for storm
water infiltration devices; and
WHEREAS, Town of Los Gatos prohibits new infiltration devices in the public right-
of-way; and
WHEREAS, a joint agreement has been prepared for Part A of the Storm Water
Infiltration Device Policy for the Town of Los Gatos and the Santa Clara Valley Water
District,
, BE IT RESOLVED, .Liat the approval of the agreement wiui the Santa Clara Valley
Water District in support of Part A of the Storm Water Infiltration Device Policy and the
Mayor of the Town of Los Gatos is authorized to sign the agreement providing for
Implementation Part A of the Storm Water Infiltration Device Policy
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos, California, held on the 6th day of February, 1995, by the following vote.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck
Mayor Patrick O'Laughlin
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
/s/ Patrick O'Laughlin
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
/s/ Marian V. Cosgrove
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
February 6, 1995
Los Gatos, California
CLAIM REJECTION/TOMASINE AMARAL (10C.01)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council reject the claim of Tomasine
Amaral filed with the Town Clerk on December 23, 1994. Carried unanimously.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY TRANSFER/BLOSSOM HILL & ROBERTS ROAD
SANTA CLARA COUNTY TRANSFER/RESOLUTION 1995-20 (11.44)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-20
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER
TO ACCEPT TRANSFER OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AT BLOSSOM HILL AND ROBERTS
ROADS FROM THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA. Carried unanimously.
RADIOS INSTALLED ON LIGHT POLES/TRAFFIC SIGNALS/METRICOM INC.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 1995-21 (13.28)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-21
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH
METRICOM. INCORPORATED FOR INSTALLATION OF RADIOS ON STREET LIGHT
POLES AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS. Carried unanimously.
STORM WATER INFILTRATION DEVICE POLICY/RESOLUTION 1995-22 (14.37)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-22
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN THE AGREEMENT WITH THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT IN
SUPPORT OF PART "A" OF THE STORM WATER INFILTRATION DEVICE POLICY. AND
PROHIBITING NEW INFILTRATION DEVICES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Carried
unanimously.
STREET RESURFACING/PROJECT 9421/GRAHAM CONTRACT/RESOLUTION 1995-23 (15.35)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-23
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ACCEPTING WORK OF GRAHAM
CONTRACTORS, INC. ON PROJECT 9421 BI-ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING AND
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RECORDING BY THE TOWN CLERK. Carried
unanimously.
CAMINO DEL CERRO 16035/ZONE CHANGE HR-1/ORDINANCE 1994 (16.09)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Ordinance 1994
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ZONING MAP NO.
127 FROM R-1:20 TO HR-1 FOR 16035 CAMINO DEL CERRO. Carried unanimously.
COMMUNITY FORUM REPORT/TOWN'S FINANCIAL FUTURE (18.06)
Mayor O'Laughlin announced that staff had removed this item from the agenda.
VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Shady Lane Development:
Diane McLaughlin, 15626 Francis Oaks Way, submitted a petition against the project suggested
at Shady Lane, and asking for Council's consideration of the issues raised.
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