California Water Boards' Annual Performance Report - Fiscal Year  2017-18 

REGULATE: LAND DISPOSAL-WASTE MANAGEMENT UNITS

GROUP:
LAND DISPOSAL OPEN LANDFILLS RECEIVING WASTE
MEASURE: 
NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS
NUMBER OF FACILITIES INSPECTED

MESSAGE:  
59 percent of Open Landfills receiving waste are inspected.
Key Statistics for FY 2017-18
Number of Active Facilities156
Number of Inspections215
Number of Facilities Inspected116

MEASUREMENTS  - Data Last Updated on:  11-16-2018 (2:23 pm)


RegionFacilitiesInspectionsFacilities
Inspected
Percentage
Facilities Inspected
13113100%
21113982%
3142814100%
425462288%
546623678%
619131263%
720161155%
81123655%
973343%
TOTAL15621511674%
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WHAT THE MEASURE IS SHOWING

The data show that 59 percent of open landfills receiving waste regulated under the land disposal program were inspected. Several facilities were inspected more than once a year, that is why the total number of inspections is greater than the total number of facilities inspected.

WHY THIS MEASURE IS IMPORTANT

It is the Water Boards' policy to ensure compliance with Water Quality Control Plans, NPDES permits, and Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) through Regional Water Board implementation of a comprehensive self- monitoring and compliance inspection program. The Land Disposal Program regulates discharges of waste to land that need containment in order to protect water quality, including landfills, waste ponds, waste piles, and land treatment units. Inspections are a primary tool used in the Land Disposal Program to assess compliance with requirements. Inspection frequencies for Land Disposal facilities are based on threats to water quality. In addition, the Regional Water Boards assess compliance by reviewing self-monitoring reports submitted by the discharger, and responding to complaints. Validation of conditions described by self-monitoring data must be done through periodic inspection, and inspection is the only means to evaluate system maintenance and to observe unreported activities. Inspections are performed by priority, with high-risk sites and registered complaints receiving more attention. Open landfills actively receiving waste are considered a higher threat to water quality and a higher frequency of inspection is necessary in order to properly assess compliance with WDRs.

TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS

GLOSSARY

Land Disposal
The Land Disposal program regulates of waste discharge to land for treatment, storage and disposal in waste management units. Waste management units include waste piles, surface impoundments, and landfills. California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 23, (Chapter 15) contains the regulatory requirements for hazardous waste. CCR Title 27, contains the regulatory requirements for wastes other than hazardous waste.

Inspection (Compliance and Non Compliance)
The Regional Board or State Board may inspect the facilities of any discharger at any time pursuant to Water Code, Section 13267. Compliance activities include all activities necessary to determine if discharges are in compliance with waste discharge requirements, NPDES permits, and related enforcement orders. Compliance inspections are classified as either Level A or Level B, with Level A being more thorough.