The State Water Resources Control Board will hold its third public webinar to receive input from interested persons concerning the identification of at-risk domestic wells and state small water systems.
Friday, October 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. PST
PURPOSE:
The State Water Board Division of Water Quality Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment (GAMA) Unit is seeking stakeholder feedback on the development of the aquifer risk map. A draft version of the map is available to view prior to the webinar. This webinar will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to learn about the draft map methodology and provide recommendations and feedback on State Water Board staff methods for determining “at-risk” domestic wells and state small water systems.
The State Water Board Division of Water Quality Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment (GAMA) Unit is seeking stakeholder feedback on the development of the aquifer risk map. A draft version of the map is available to view prior to the webinar. This webinar will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to learn about the draft map methodology and provide recommendations and feedback on State Water Board staff methods for determining “at-risk” domestic wells and state small water systems.
Pre-Meeting Survey:
Please complete the pre-meeting survey prior to the meeting at: http://bit.ly/AquiferRiskMapSurvey
AGENDA
- Introduction and background of aquifer risk map development
- Aquifer risk map methodology and presentation of draft map
- Opportunity for public comment and feedback
If you wish to watch the meeting: A webcast will be available at video.calepa.ca.gov/ and should be used unless you intend to discuss an agenda item.
If you wish to discuss an agenda item: Information about participating telephonically or
via the remote meeting platform is available in the public comment section of this notice
(below).
MEETING MATERIALS
Meeting materials and details on remote participation will be available online at
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/safer/.
The draft map is available online at: http://bit.ly/SAFER_RiskMap
via the remote meeting platform is available in the public comment section of this notice
(below).
MEETING MATERIALS
Meeting materials and details on remote participation will be available online at
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/safer/.
The draft map is available online at: http://bit.ly/SAFER_RiskMap
PUBLIC COMMENT
This meeting is open to the public. Members of the public will be provided an opportunity
to discuss agenda items via videoconference or telephonically. Public comments on
agenda items will be limited to three (3) minutes.
Please register for the webinar to receive the participation link for discussion.
This meeting is open to the public. Members of the public will be provided an opportunity
to discuss agenda items via videoconference or telephonically. Public comments on
agenda items will be limited to three (3) minutes.
Please register for the webinar to receive the participation link for discussion.
LANGUAGE SERVICES
Spanish language interpretation can be provided for the webinar. If you require Spanish-
language interpretation please RSVP to safer@waterboards.ca.gov.If you require interpretation for a language other than Spanish or if you require sign language services, please email a request to safer@waterboards.ca.gov at least 10 business days before the meeting.BACKGROUND
The State Water Board is implementing the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) Drinking Water Program with a set of tools, funding sources, and regulatory authorities designed to ensure that the approximately one million Californians who currently lack safe drinking water receive safe and affordable drinking water as soon as possible. The current list of public water systems out of compliance with drinking water standards can be located on the Human Right to Water web portal; however, it does not include state small water systems, which serve between five and fourteen connections, or domestic wells that serve between one and four connections.
Spanish language interpretation can be provided for the webinar. If you require Spanish-
language interpretation please RSVP to safer@waterboards.ca.gov.If you require interpretation for a language other than Spanish or if you require sign language services, please email a request to safer@waterboards.ca.gov at least 10 business days before the meeting.BACKGROUND
The State Water Board is implementing the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) Drinking Water Program with a set of tools, funding sources, and regulatory authorities designed to ensure that the approximately one million Californians who currently lack safe drinking water receive safe and affordable drinking water as soon as possible. The current list of public water systems out of compliance with drinking water standards can be located on the Human Right to Water web portal; however, it does not include state small water systems, which serve between five and fourteen connections, or domestic wells that serve between one and four connections.
The intent of the aquifer risk map is to help prioritize areas where domestic wells and state small water systems may be accessing groundwater that does not meet primary drinking water standards (maximum contaminant level or MCL). The risk map is required by SB-200 and is to be updated annually starting January 1, 2021. The Fund Expenditure Plan states the risk map will be used by Water Boards staff to help prioritize areas for available SAFER funding. The upcoming map plans to use a combination of available geographic data layers, including a water quality risk layer, a domestic well density layer, and a state small water system location layer.
PROCEDURAL MATTERS
Due to ongoing circumstances related to the COVID-19 emergency, all public
participation will be remote via an online hosted platform. The presentation slides will
be sent out ahead of time and shared via webcast. Questions, comments, and
discussion items will be collected via the webinar.
Due to ongoing circumstances related to the COVID-19 emergency, all public
participation will be remote via an online hosted platform. The presentation slides will
be sent out ahead of time and shared via webcast. Questions, comments, and
discussion items will be collected via the webinar.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please register for the webinar using the Zoom link:
https://waterboards.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkduyhpjIjHNcQGCiAAYzl5rX_iF_UZ_uT Additional information about how to access the webinar will be provided via
email.
The Pacific Water Quality Association (PWQA) encourages all members and other interested parties to engage in this informative event. The Water Quality IMprovement Industry is a crucial stakeholder in helping to provide all Californians with clean, safe, affordable water.
Please register for the webinar using the Zoom link:
https://waterboards.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkduyhpjIjHNcQGCiAAYzl5rX_iF_UZ_uT Additional information about how to access the webinar will be provided via
email.
The Pacific Water Quality Association (PWQA) encourages all members and other interested parties to engage in this informative event. The Water Quality IMprovement Industry is a crucial stakeholder in helping to provide all Californians with clean, safe, affordable water.
Greg Reyneke
PWQA President