Violations are detected through reviewing of Self Monitoring Reports (SMRs), inspections and complaints. It is the policy of the State Water Board that every violation results in the appropriate enforcement response consistent with the priority of the violation established in accordance with the enforcement policy.  According to the enforcement policy all violations will be entered within 10 days of discovery of the violation and all enforcement actions will be entered within 20 days of the date of the enforcement action.

Identification and documentation of violations is important to ensure that water quality is protected and that serious violations and those high priority violations receive an adequate enforcement response. Tracking violations and compliance rates over time is necessary to assess the effectiveness of the Water Boards&#39; enforcement policies and actions.  </row>
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