Direct Potable Reuse Regulations (SBDDW-23-001)
Background
Water Code section 13561.2 requires the State Water Board to adopt uniform water recycling criteria for direct potable reuse on or before December 31, 2023, if an expert panel has made a finding that the proposed criteria (regulations) would adequately protect public health. For more background information, please see the Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR) provided below.
Status of Proposal
This rulemaking is complete.
Rulemaking Documentation
45-Day Comment Period Documentation
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking| Revised Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- Text of Proposed Regulations
- Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR)
- Live links are provided to documents referenced in the ISOR where available. These can be found in the ISOR Appendix A. These documents are also available from the State Water Board. To obtain copies, please send an email to DDWrecycledwater@waterboards.ca.gov with subject line “DPR references".
- To obtain a copy of the scientific peer review (Appendix D), please send an email to: DDWrecycledwater@waterboards.ca.gov with subject line “DPR references".
- Comment Letters Received by September 8, 2023 (available by request, please contact the Clerk to the Board and include “September 8, 2023 SBDDW-23-001 DPR” in the request)
15-Day Comment Period Documentation
- Notice of Public Availability of Changes to Proposed Regulations
- Text of Changes to Proposed Regulations, including the Description of Method for Indicating Changes to Proposed Regulations
- Expert Panel Memorandum dated 12 October 2023
Board Resolution Adoption Hearing
The State Water Board adopted a resolution for the proposed direct potable reuse regulations on its December 19, 2023 board meeting. The board meeting agenda, agenda item, signed resolution, and board meeting video are available below:
- Board meeting agenda
- Agenda item
- State Water Board Resolution No 2023-0046
- Board meeting video (at 2:16:00 mark)
Final Documentation
Sections Affected
California Code of Regulations: Title 22 Sections: 64669.00, 64669.05, 64669.10, 64669.15, 64669.20, 64669.25, 64669.30, 64669.35, 64669.40, 64669.45, 64669.50, 64669.55, 64669.60, 64669.65, 64669.70, 64669.75, 64669.80, 64669.85, 64669.90, 64669.95, 64669.100, 64669.105, 64669.110, 64669.120, 64669.125, 64669.130.
History of Rulemaking Proceedings
- California Regulatory Notice Register: Register 2023, Volume Number 29-Z, Notice File Number: Z2023-0711-04
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Publication Date: July 21, 2023
- Start of Public Comment Period: July 21, 2023
- Date of Public Hearing: September 7, 2023
- Close of 45-day Public Comment Period: September 8, 2023
- Notice of Public Availability of Changes to Proposed Regulations: October 19, 2023
- Close of 15-day Public Comment Period: November 6, 2023
- Board Adoption Hearing: December 19, 2023
- Submission of Rulemaking File to OAL: June 24, 2024
- Approval by Office of Administrative Law: August 6, 2024 (Form 400)
- Filed with the Secretary of State: August 6, 2024
- Effective Date of the Regulations: October 1, 2024
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Contact Information
Inquiries regarding the contents of these regulations may be directed to:
Jing Chao
Senior Sanitary Engineer
Technical Operations Section
(619) 525-4834
jchao@waterboards.ca.gov
Randy Barnard
Supervising Water Resource Control Engineer
Technical Operations Section
(619) 525-4022
Randy.Barnard@waterboards.ca.gov
