Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Reduction Program
SSO Reduction Program Review and Update
State Water Resources Control Board staff is conducting a review and update of the Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements (SSS WDRs), Order No. 2006-0003-DWQ, in 2009-2011. Program reviews and updates are conducted routinely to maintain consistency with current policies, regulations, and statutes.
The links below contain Information regarding the SSS WDRs Review and Update and opportunities for public participation.
- Revised Draft MRP for the SSS WDRs – March 2013 - Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements - Monitoring & Reporting Program
A revised draft of the monitoring and reporting program for the statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements was released on March 28, 2013 via the the "Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Reduction Program Data Review Committee" and "Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Reduction Program Order Review" email subscription lists. Please submit comments via email to: rnorman@waterboards.ca.gov by April 15, 2013.
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Draft MRP for the SSS WDRs – January 2013
- Revised Draft MRP for the SSS WDRs - Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements - Monitoring & Reporting Program
- Public Comments Received on The Revised Draft MRP for the SSS WDRs
The revised draft of the monitoring and reporting program for the statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements was released on January 7, 2013 via the "Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Reduction Program Data Review Committee" and "Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Reduction Program Order Review" email subscription lists. Comments were due on January 22, 2013.
Data Review Committee Public Meetings – August 2012
- Revised Draft MRP for the SSS WDRs - Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements - Monitoring & Reporting Program
- Comments Received on The Revised Draft MRP for the SSS WDRs
The revised draft of the monitoring and reporting program for the statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements was released on August 14, 2012 via the "Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Reduction Program Data Review Committee" and "Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Reduction Program Order Review" email subscription lists.
Staff subsequently held two workshops on the draft MRP in Northern and Southern California on August 28, 2012 and August 30, 2012, respectively, to receive comments. Over 90 stakeholders attended the workshops personally and over 80 attended through the Webcast. Following the meetings, staff solicited comment letters with a due date of October 2, 2012. Staff received a total of eight comment letters.
Notice of Public Workshop on Draft SSS WDRs – January 2012
- Notice of Public Workshop for January 24, 2012 - Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements Review and Update
Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Draft SSS WDRs – May 2011
- Public Comment Summaries Received on the Draft SSS WDRs
- Public Comments Received on Draft SSS WDRs
- Notice of Opportunity to Comment - Draft Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems
- Draft Revised Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements
- Draft Revised Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements in Track Changes Format
- Draft Revised Monitoring and Reporting Program
- Draft Revised Monitoring and Reporting Program in Track Changes Format
- Draft Staff Report for the Revised Sanitary Sewer Systems Waste Discharge Requirements
Refer to the “Notice of Opportunity to Comment” above for instructions for submitting comment letters on these draft documents. Comment letters were due by the Revised Deadline of Noon on Friday, May 13, 2011. Comments received are under “Public Comments Received on Draft SSS WDRs”.
Initial Public Meetings - September 2009
- SSO Order Review - September 15, 2009 Fountain Valley Staff Meeting - Oral Comments
- SSO Order Review - September 29, 2009 Oakland Staff Meeting - Oral Comments
- SSO Order Review - Comment Letters
- Presentation - SSO Reduction Program Review & Update
- Notice of Public Meetings
- Agenda for Public Meetings
Reservations are not needed for these meetings. However, to ensure that the facility will accommodate all interested attendees, we would appreciate your RSVP (including meeting date, your agency, and number planning to attend) to the following email address: SSOMeetingRSVP@waterboards.ca.gov.
Additional Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions
- For future notices about the SSO Reduction Program Review and Update subscribe to the “Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Reduction Program Order Review” email subscription service.
