Item 07 - Sewer System Management Plan 2025 Update

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of Santa Ana Section 6: Spill Emergency Response Plan Section 6: Spill Emergency Response Plan Section 6 of this SSMP addresses the requirements included in Attachment D-6 of the Order. The requirements state: Spill Emergency Response Plan: The Plan must include an up-to-date Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP) to ensure prompt detection and response to spills to reduce spill volumes and collect information for the prevention of future spills. The SERP must include procedures to: (a)Notify primary responders, appropriate local officials, and regulatory agencies in a timely manner; (b)Notify other potentially affected entities (e.g. health agencies, water suppliers, etc.) of spills that potentially affect public health or reach waters of the State; (c) Comply with the notification, monitoring and reporting requirements of the Order, State law and regulations, and applicable Regional Water Board Orders; (d)Ensure that appropriate staff and contractors implement the SERP and are appropriately trained; (e)Address emergency system operations, traffic control and other necessary response activities; 0) Contain a spill and prevent/minimize discharges to waters of the State or any drainage conveyance system; (g)Minimize and remediate public health impacts and adverse impacts on beneficial uses of waters of the State; (h)Remove sewage from the drainage conveyance system; (i) Clean the spill area and drainage conveyance system in a manner that does not inadvertently impact beneficial uses in the receiving waters; (j) Implement technologies, practices, equipment, and interagency coordination to expedite spill containment and recovery; (k)Implement pre -planned coordination and collaboration with storm drain agencies and other utility agencies/departments prior, during, and after a spill event; (1) Conduct post -spill assessments of spill response activities; (m)Document and report spill events as required in the Order; (n)Annually, review and assess effectiveness of the SERP, and update the Plan as needed. 2025 6-2