Chapter 7.3Potable Reuse

Section § 13560

Explanation

This section highlights the legislative goals and efforts related to increasing the use of recycled water in California. The Legislature aims to boost recycled water usage significantly by 2030. It emphasizes setting consistent statewide guidelines for using recycled water, especially to protect public health. The law supports timely criteria development for potable water reuse and doesn't intend to interfere with existing projects or regulations. Additionally, it notes past unmet water recycling goals and encourages using potable reuse to combat droughts and climate change. Studies and reports highlight the potential of potable reuse for new drinking water supplies and the ongoing development of guidelines for surface water and groundwater replenishment.

The Legislature finds and declares the following:
(a)CA Water Code § 13560(a) In February 2009, the state board unanimously adopted, as Resolution No. 2009-0011, an updated water recycling policy, which includes the goal of increasing the use of recycled water in the state over 2002 levels by at least 1,000,000 acre-feet per year by 2020 and by at least 2,000,000 acre-feet per year by 2030.
(b)CA Water Code § 13560(b) Section 13521 requires the department to establish uniform statewide recycling criteria for each varying type of use of recycled water where the use involves the protection of public health.
(c)CA Water Code § 13560(c) Achievement of the state’s goals depends on the timely development of uniform statewide recycling criteria for potable water reuse and of a clear pathway for approval of potable reuse projects.
(d)CA Water Code § 13560(d) This chapter is not intended to delay, invalidate, or reverse any study or project, or development of regulations by the department, the state board, or the regional boards regarding the use of recycled water for potable reuse.
(e)CA Water Code § 13560(e) This chapter shall not be construed to delay, invalidate, or reverse the state board’s ongoing review of projects consistent with Section 116551 of the Health and Safety Code.
(f)CA Water Code § 13560(f) The water recycling goals of 700,000 acre-feet of water per year by the year 2000 and 1,000,000 acre-feet of water per year by the year 2010, established in Section 13577, have not been met.
(g)CA Water Code § 13560(g) It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage the development of potable reuse to mitigate the impact of long-term drought and climate change.
(h)CA Water Code § 13560(h) A 2014 report by the WateReuse Research Foundation, “The Opportunities and Economics of Direct Potable Reuse” found that potable reuse could provide up to 1.1 million acre-feet per year of new drinking water supplies for California.
(i)CA Water Code § 13560(i) The state board adopted uniform water recycling criteria for the replenishment of groundwater basins in June 2014 and is developing uniform water recycling criteria for the augmentation of surface water reservoirs pursuant to Section 13562.
(j)CA Water Code § 13560(j) The state board report to the Legislature, “Investigation on the Feasibility of Developing Uniform Water Recycling Criteria for Direct Potable Reuse,” found that it is feasible to develop uniform water recycling criteria for direct potable reuse that is protective of public health.
(k)CA Water Code § 13560(k) The state board report to the Legislature stated that the state board should develop a common framework across various types of direct potable reuse projects to help avoid discontinuities in the risk assessment and then sequentially develop uniform water recycling criteria.
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(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 528, Sec. 2. (AB 574) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Section § 13560.5

Explanation

This law requires that by June 1, 2018, the state board should create rules for regulating projects that turn wastewater into drinking water, known as potable reuse projects. The framework should include: considering recommendations from a past report on direct potable reuse; creating a schedule for completing necessary research; ensuring the drinking water projects are safe for public health; and setting up a process to update water recycling standards, if needed, especially for using reservoirs.

The Legislature finds and declares that on or before June 1, 2018, the state board should establish a framework for the regulation of potable reuse projects. When establishing the framework, the state board should include all of the following:
(a)CA Water Code § 13560.5(a) The consideration of recommendations provided in the state board’s “Investigation on the Feasibility of Developing Uniform Water Recycling Criteria for Direct Potable Reuse.”
(b)CA Water Code § 13560.5(b) A schedule for completing the recommended research described in “Investigation on the Feasibility of Developing Uniform Water Recycling Criteria for Direct Potable Reuse.”
(c)CA Water Code § 13560.5(c) A regulatory framework for potable reuse projects that will be protective of public health.
(d)CA Water Code § 13560.5(d) A process and timeline for updating, if necessary, uniform water recycling criteria for potable reuse through reservoir water augmentation.
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(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 528, Sec. 3. (AB 574) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Section § 13561

Explanation

This section defines key terms related to water reuse. It explains that the 'Department' or 'state board' refers to the State Water Resources Control Board. 'Direct potable reuse' involves recycling water directly into a public water system or its raw supply, like through raw water augmentation and treated drinking water augmentation. 'Indirect potable reuse for groundwater recharge' refers to using recycled water to refill a groundwater source for drinking. 'Reservoir water augmentation' involves adding recycled water to a surface water reservoir or its supply system for drinking water. 'Uniform water recycling criteria' follow the definition found in Section 13521.

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a)CA Water Code § 13561(a) “Department” or “state board” means the State Water Resources Control Board.
(b)CA Water Code § 13561(b) “Direct potable reuse” means the planned introduction of recycled water either directly into a public water system, as defined in Section 116275 of the Health and Safety Code, or into a raw water supply immediately upstream of a water treatment plant. Direct potable reuse includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1)CA Water Code § 13561(b)(1) “Raw water augmentation,” which means the planned placement of recycled water into a system of pipelines or aqueducts that deliver raw water to a drinking water treatment plant that provides water to a public water system, as defined in Section 116275 of the Health and Safety Code.
(2)CA Water Code § 13561(b)(2) “Treated drinking water augmentation,” means the planned placement of recycled water into the water distribution system of a public water system, as defined in Section 116275 of the Health and Safety Code.
(c)CA Water Code § 13561(c) “Indirect potable reuse for groundwater recharge” means the planned use of recycled water for replenishment of a groundwater basin or an aquifer that has been designated as a source of water supply for a public water system, as defined in Section 116275 of the Health and Safety Code.
(d)CA Water Code § 13561(d) “Reservoir water augmentation” means the planned placement of recycled water into a raw surface water reservoir used as a source of domestic drinking water supply for a public water system, as defined in Section 116275 of the Health and Safety Code, or into a constructed system conveying water to such a reservoir.
(e)CA Water Code § 13561(e) “Uniform water recycling criteria” has the same meaning as in Section 13521.
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(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 528, Sec. 4. (AB 574) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Section § 13561.2

Explanation

This California law requires the state board to establish criteria for the safe recycling of water for drinking purposes through raw water augmentation by the end of 2023. To create these criteria, they must gather input from various stakeholders, including water agencies, public health officials, and environmental organizations.

An expert review panel will assess whether the criteria can protect public health. If the deadline can't be met, the board may extend it by 18 months or more, depending on the needs for further research and expert reviews.

The board can also approve water reuse projects under existing law before these new criteria are in place. The expert review panel plays a continuous role in advising on necessary research and evaluation for safety standards.

Panel members are compensated for their work, including attending meetings and covering travel expenses.

(a)CA Water Code § 13561.2(a) On or before December 31, 2023, the state board shall adopt uniform water recycling criteria for direct potable reuse through raw water augmentation. In adopting the initial uniform recycling criteria for direct potable reuse through raw water augmentation, the state board shall comply with all of the following:
(1)CA Water Code § 13561.2(a)(1) The state board shall develop the uniform water recycling criteria for direct potable reuse through raw water augmentation using information from the recommended research described in subdivision (b) of Section 13560.5 after soliciting stakeholder input from water agencies, wastewater agencies, local public health officers, environmental organizations, environmental justice organizations, public health nongovernmental organizations, and the business community.
(2)CA Water Code § 13561.2(a)(2) Before adopting uniform water recycling criteria for raw water augmentation, the state board shall submit the proposed criteria to the expert review panel established pursuant to subdivision (c). The expert review panel shall review the proposed criteria and shall adopt a finding as to whether, in its expert opinion, the proposed criteria would adequately protect public health.
(3)CA Water Code § 13561.2(a)(3) The state board shall not adopt uniform water recycling criteria for raw water augmentation pursuant to this subdivision unless and until the expert review panel adopts a finding that the proposed criteria would adequately protect public health.
(4)CA Water Code § 13561.2(a)(4) If the state board finds it will be unable to adopt the uniform water recycling criteria by December 31, 2023, the state board may, by June 30, 2023, extend the uniform water recycling criteria deadline by up to 18 months.
(5)CA Water Code § 13561.2(a)(5) If the state board finds that it needs longer than the deadline that has been extended pursuant to paragraph (4), the state board shall do all of the following:
(A)CA Water Code § 13561.2(a)(5)(A) Post on its Internet Web site the date by which it intends to adopt the uniform water recycling criteria.
(B)CA Water Code § 13561.2(a)(5)(B) If the state board determines that the recommended research described in subdivision (b) of Section 13560.5 is insufficient, consult with the expert review panel described in subdivision (c) regarding the research and, if necessary, the need for additional scientific and technical research. The expert review panel shall also determine the scientific and technical research necessary for the state board to complete the uniform water recycling criteria, including an estimated timeframe needed to conduct the scientific and technical research.
(C)CA Water Code § 13561.2(a)(5)(C) No later than June 30, 2024, post on its Internet Web site the findings and determinations made, if any, by the expert review panel described in subdivision (c) under subparagraph (B).
(b)CA Water Code § 13561.2(b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the state board from using its existing authority to permit potable reuse projects pursuant to Section 116550 of the Health and Safety Code before the adoption of uniform recycling criteria pursuant to this section.
(c)Copy CA Water Code § 13561.2(c)
(1)Copy CA Water Code § 13561.2(c)(1) Before adopting the initial uniform water recycling criteria for direct potable reuse through raw water augmentation, the state board shall establish and administer an expert review panel for purposes of subdivision (a) and, if the state board deems it necessary, to provide additional scientific and technological research or to recommend a source of either existing research or research to be produced on direct potable reuse through raw water augmentation. After the state board has adopted the initial uniform water recycling criteria for raw water augmentation, the state board may reconvene or reestablish the expert review panel, if the state board deems it necessary, to provide additional scientific and technological research or to recommend a source of either existing research or research to be produced on raw water augmentation. In establishing and administering an expert review panel, the state board may contract with public or nonprofit research entities.
(2)CA Water Code § 13561.2(c)(2) Each member of the expert review panel shall receive one hundred dollars ($100) for each day the member attends a meeting of the expert review panel or of the state board plus actual and necessary travel expenses, including expenses for lodging and meals, and for each day the member spends conducting other official business of the expert review panel.
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(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 528, Sec. 5. (AB 574) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Section § 13561.5

Explanation

This law section requires the state board to create an agreement with the department to help put the rules of this chapter into action.

The state board shall enter into an agreement with the department to assist in implementing this chapter.
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(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 700, Sec. 3. (SB 918) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Section § 13562

Explanation

By the end of 2013, California's department must set rules for recycling water to refill underground water sources that are meant for drinking. By the end of 2016, they also need to establish similar rules for adding recycled water to surface water bodies, like lakes and reservoirs. However, before the surface water rules are finalized, an expert panel must review them and confirm that they protect public health. If the expert panel doesn't agree that the rules are safe, the department can't adopt them. Finally, the process of creating these water recycling rules follows certain government procedures.

(a)Copy CA Water Code § 13562(a)
(1)Copy CA Water Code § 13562(a)(1) On or before December 31, 2013, the department shall adopt uniform water recycling criteria for indirect potable reuse for groundwater recharge.
(2)Copy CA Water Code § 13562(a)(2)
(A)Copy CA Water Code § 13562(a)(2)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (C), on or before December 31, 2016, the department shall develop and adopt uniform water recycling criteria for surface water augmentation.
(B)CA Water Code § 13562(a)(2)(A)(B) Prior to adopting uniform water recycling criteria for surface water augmentation, the department shall submit the proposed criteria to the expert panel convened pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 13565. The expert panel shall review the proposed criteria and shall adopt a finding as to whether, in its expert opinion, the proposed criteria would adequately protect public health.
(C)CA Water Code § 13562(a)(2)(A)(C) The department shall not adopt uniform water recycling criteria for surface water augmentation pursuant to subparagraph (A), unless and until the expert panel adopts a finding that the proposed criteria would adequately protect public health.
(b)CA Water Code § 13562(b) Adoption of uniform water recycling criteria by the department is subject to the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 700, Sec. 3. (SB 918) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Section § 13562.5

Explanation

This law required the department to establish rules for replenishing groundwater with recycled water by June 30, 2014. These rules are considered urgent for public safety and are treated as emergency regulations, meaning they bypass normal review processes and must stay in effect until the department updates them.

Notwithstanding any other law, no later than June 30, 2014, the department shall adopt, by emergency regulations in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, requirements for groundwater replenishment using recycled water. The adoption of these regulations is an emergency and shall be considered by the Office of Administrative Law as necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare. Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, emergency regulations adopted by the department pursuant to this section shall not be subject to review by the Office of Administrative Law and shall remain in effect until revised by the department.
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(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 3, Sec. 15. (SB 104) Effective March 1, 2014.)

Section § 13563

Explanation

The law mandates that by December 31, 2016, the department must investigate and report to the Legislature on creating uniform rules for using recycled water directly for drinking. They must release a public draft by September 1, 2016, allow 45 days for public feedback, and deliver a final report by the end of the year.

In their research, the department must look into available technology for safe water recycling, multiple treatment steps for water safety, health effects information, and solutions for potential safety issues with recycled water. They must also ensure proper monitoring for public health safety and explore any other necessary scientific aspects.

Finally, the report requirements cease after December 31, 2020, but must comply with specific government reporting regulations.

(a)Copy CA Water Code § 13563(a)
(1)Copy CA Water Code § 13563(a)(1) On or before December 31, 2016, the department, in consultation with the state board, shall investigate and report to the Legislature on the feasibility of developing uniform water recycling criteria for direct potable reuse.
(2)CA Water Code § 13563(a)(2) The department shall complete a public review draft of its report by September 1, 2016. The department shall provide the public not less than 45 days to review and comment on the public review draft.
(3)CA Water Code § 13563(a)(3) The department shall provide a final report to the Legislature by December 31, 2016. The department shall make the final report available to the public.
(b)CA Water Code § 13563(b) In conducting the investigation pursuant to subdivision (a), the department shall examine all of the following:
(1)CA Water Code § 13563(b)(1) The availability and reliability of recycled water treatment technologies necessary to ensure the protection of public health.
(2)CA Water Code § 13563(b)(2) Multiple barriers and sequential treatment processes that may be appropriate at wastewater and water treatment facilities.
(3)CA Water Code § 13563(b)(3) Available information on health effects.
(4)CA Water Code § 13563(b)(4) Mechanisms that should be employed to protect public health if problems are found in recycled water that is being served to the public as a potable water supply, including, but not limited to, the failure of treatment systems at the recycled water treatment facility.
(5)CA Water Code § 13563(b)(5) Monitoring needed to ensure protection of public health, including, but not limited to, the identification of appropriate indicator and surrogate constituents.
(6)CA Water Code § 13563(b)(6) Any other scientific or technical issues that may be necessary, including, but not limited to, the need for additional research.
(c)Copy CA Water Code § 13563(c)
(1)Copy CA Water Code § 13563(c)(1) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) is inoperative on December 31, 2020.
(2)CA Water Code § 13563(c)(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
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(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 637, Sec. 1. (SB 322) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Section § 13564

Explanation

This law details how California should develop uniform standards for recycling water to augment surface water supplies. The department responsible must consider various sources and studies, including reports from the National Water Research Institute, research on surface water augmentation, demonstration studies, and health-related research. They should also evaluate the advanced treatment technologies in recycled water projects, water quality assessments, and expert recommendations from both state and federal agencies.

Additionally, it involves reviewing state-funded research, guidelines from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and national studies on water reuse. The goal is to ensure that recycled water used for surface water augmentation is safe and effective.

In developing uniform water recycling criteria for surface water augmentation, the department shall consider all of the following:
(a)CA Water Code § 13564(a) The final report from the National Water Research Institute Independent Advisory Panel for the City of San Diego Indirect Potable Reuse/Reservoir Augmentation (IPR/RA) Demonstration Project.
(b)CA Water Code § 13564(b) Monitoring results of research and studies regarding surface water augmentation.
(c)CA Water Code § 13564(c) Results of demonstration studies conducted for purposes of approval of projects using surface water augmentation.
(d)CA Water Code § 13564(d) Epidemiological studies and risk assessments associated with projects using surface water augmentation.
(e)CA Water Code § 13564(e) Applicability of the advanced treatment technologies required for recycled water projects, including, but not limited to, indirect potable reuse for groundwater recharge projects.
(f)CA Water Code § 13564(f) Water quality, limnology, and health risk assessments associated with existing potable water supplies subject to discharges from municipal wastewater, stormwater, and agricultural runoff.
(g)CA Water Code § 13564(g) Recommendations of the State of California Constituents of Emerging Concern Recycled Water Policy Science Advisory Panel.
(h)CA Water Code § 13564(h) State funded research pursuant to Section 79144 and subdivision (b) of Section 79145.
(i)CA Water Code § 13564(i) Research and recommendations from the United States Environmental Protection Agency Guidelines for Water Reuse.
(j)CA Water Code § 13564(j) The National Research Council of the National Academies’ report titled “Water Reuse: Potential for Expanding the Nation’s Water Supply Through Reuse of Municipal Wastewater.”
(k)CA Water Code § 13564(k) Other relevant research and studies regarding indirect potable reuse of recycled water.
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(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 637, Sec. 2. (SB 322) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Section § 13565

Explanation

This law outlines the creation of an expert panel and advisory group by February 15, 2014, to help develop guidelines for recycling water for drinking purposes in California. The expert panel includes professionals from various fields who will assist with research and recommendations for safely reusing water directly for drinking. The advisory group, formed by January 15, 2014, will consist of a diverse set of representatives, including environmental groups and health organizations, to advise the expert panel and ensure public transparency through open meetings. A draft report of their recommendations was to be prepared by June 30, 2016. The law allows the department to work with universities or research institutions to meet these objectives effectively if necessary.

(a)Copy CA Water Code § 13565(a)
(1)Copy CA Water Code § 13565(a)(1) On or before February 15, 2014, the department shall convene and administer an expert panel for purposes of advising the department on public health issues and scientific and technical matters regarding development of uniform water recycling criteria for indirect potable reuse through surface water augmentation and investigation of the feasibility of developing uniform water recycling criteria for direct potable reuse. The expert panel shall assess what, if any, additional areas of research are needed to be able to establish uniform regulatory criteria for direct potable reuse. The expert panel shall then recommend an approach for accomplishing any additional needed research regarding uniform criteria for direct potable reuse in a timely manner.
(2)CA Water Code § 13565(a)(2) The expert panel shall be comprised, at a minimum, of a toxicologist, an engineer licensed in the state with at least three years’ experience in wastewater treatment, an engineer licensed in the state with at least three years’ experience in treatment of drinking water supplies and knowledge of drinking water standards, an epidemiologist, a limnologist, a microbiologist, and a chemist. The department, in consultation with the advisory group and the state board, shall select the expert panel members.
(3)CA Water Code § 13565(a)(3) Members of the expert panel may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary travel expenses.
(b)Copy CA Water Code § 13565(b)
(1)Copy CA Water Code § 13565(b)(1) On or before January 15, 2014, the department shall convene an advisory group, task force, or other group, comprised of no fewer than nine representatives of water and wastewater agencies, local public health officers, environmental organizations, environmental justice organizations, public health nongovernmental organizations, the department, the state board, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, ratepayer or taxpayer advocate organizations, and the business community, to advise the expert panel regarding the development of uniform water recycling criteria for direct potable reuse and the draft report required by Section 13563. The department, in consultation with the state board, shall select the advisory group members.
(2)CA Water Code § 13565(b)(2) Environmental, environmental justice, and public health nongovernmental organization representative members of the advisory group, task force, or other group may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary travel expenses.
(3)CA Water Code § 13565(b)(3) In order to ensure public transparency, the advisory group established pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).
(c)CA Water Code § 13565(c) On or before June 30, 2016, the department shall prepare a draft report summarizing the recommendations of the expert panel.
(d)CA Water Code § 13565(d) The department may contract with a public university or other research institution with experience in convening expert panels on water quality or potable reuse to meet all or part of the requirements of this section should the department find that the research institution is better able to fulfill the requirements of this section by the required date.
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(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 637, Sec. 3. (SB 322) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Section § 13566

Explanation

This section outlines the factors that must be considered by the department when evaluating the possibility of creating uniform standards for safely reusing water for drinking purposes. The department needs to look at recommendations from expert panels and advisory groups, and consider regulations from other regions, including other states, countries, and federal guidelines.

Additionally, they should examine research on pollutants not currently regulated, results from previous investigations, and assessments of water quality and health risks from typical water sources impacted by various discharges.

In performing its investigation of the feasibility of developing the uniform water recycling criteria for direct potable reuse, the department shall consider all of the following:
(a)CA Water Code § 13566(a) Recommendations from the expert panel appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 13565.
(b)CA Water Code § 13566(b) Recommendations from an advisory group, task force, or other group appointed by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 13565.
(c)CA Water Code § 13566(c) Regulations and guidelines for these activities from jurisdictions in other states, the federal government, or other countries.
(d)CA Water Code § 13566(d) Research by the state board regarding unregulated pollutants, as developed pursuant to Section 10 of the recycled water policy adopted by state board Resolution No. 2009-0011.
(e)CA Water Code § 13566(e) Results of investigations pursuant to Section 13563.
(f)CA Water Code § 13566(f) Water quality and health risk assessments associated with existing potable water supplies subject to discharges from municipal wastewater, stormwater, and agricultural runoff.
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(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 700, Sec. 3. (SB 918) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Section § 13567

Explanation

This law states that any actions taken under this chapter must follow the guidelines and requirements of both federal and state water safety regulations. This includes adhering to the federal Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act, as well as California's own Safe Drinking Water Act.

An action authorized pursuant to this chapter shall be consistent, to the extent applicable, with the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1251 et seq.), the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 300f et seq.), this division, and the California Safe Drinking Water Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 116270) of Part 12 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code).
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(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 700, Sec. 3. (SB 918) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Section § 13569

Explanation

This law allows the department to receive money from sources outside the state government. These funds can be spent, but only after the Legislature has officially approved it for use under this specific chapter.

The department may accept funds from nonstate sources and may expend these funds, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the purposes of this chapter.
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(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 637, Sec. 4. (SB 322) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Section § 13570

Explanation

This law defines 'advanced purified demonstration water' as water from a specialized recycling plant treated for use but not for sale. Facilities can bottle this water for educational purposes, meeting strict quality and process criteria, including treatment through microfiltration, reverse osmosis, and advanced oxidation. Before bottling, samples must be tested to meet state and federal drinking standards. Bottles are limited to eight ounces, labeled as 'not for sale,' and cannot be distributed to minors without parental consent.

Facilities must track distribution, ensuring no more than 1,000 gallons are bottled yearly, and maintain recycling programs for the bottles. Any labeled bottle must include facility details and a treatment description. Reports on distribution must be filed annually. The law prohibits the sale of this water and ensures compliance with federal bottling standards.

(a)CA Water Code § 13570(a) As used in this section, “advanced purified demonstration water” means product water from an advanced water purification facility that satisfies both of the following requirements:
(1)CA Water Code § 13570(a)(1) The product water is treated by means of all of the following treatment processes:
(A)CA Water Code § 13570(a)(1)(A) Microfiltration, ultrafiltration, or other filtration processes to remove particulates before reverse osmosis.
(B)CA Water Code § 13570(a)(1)(B) Reverse osmosis.
(C)CA Water Code § 13570(a)(1)(C) Advanced oxidation.
(2)CA Water Code § 13570(a)(2) The product water meets or exceeds all federal and state drinking water standards and is produced in accordance with the advanced treatment criteria for purified water specified in Section 60320.201 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b)CA Water Code § 13570(b) As used in this section, “advanced water purification facility” means a water recycling treatment plant that produces advanced purified demonstration water in accordance with the advanced treatment criteria specified in Section 60320.201 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
(c)CA Water Code § 13570(c) As used in this section, “batch” means an increment of advanced purified treatment water that has completed the treatment process, is separate from incoming water, and is not receiving any additional source water.
(d)CA Water Code § 13570(d) Except as expressly set forth in this section, the operator of an advanced water purification facility may cause advanced purified demonstration water to be bottled and distributed as samples for educational purposes and to promote water recycling, without complying with the requirements of Article 12 (commencing with Section 111070) of Chapter 5 of Part 5 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code. The volume of advanced purified demonstration water in each bottle shall not exceed eight ounces.
(e)CA Water Code § 13570(e) Any operator of an advanced water purification facility seeking to bottle advanced purified demonstration water shall collect water samples from the batch prior to the commencement of the bottling process, and test that batch in accordance with Section 111165 of the Health and Safety Code. Advanced purified demonstration water shall not be distributed unless the following requirements are met:
(1)CA Water Code § 13570(e)(1) The water meets or exceeds all federal and state drinking water standards, including all maximum contaminant levels applicable to public drinking water systems.
(2)CA Water Code § 13570(e)(2) The advanced water purification facility meets or exceeds all purification requirements imposed by regulatory agencies to produce the advanced purified demonstration water, including the removal of constituents of emerging concern where the removal is otherwise required of an advanced water purification facility.
(3)CA Water Code § 13570(e)(3) The water is produced using a treatment process that is consistent with the advanced treatment criteria for purified water specified in Section 60320.201 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and, if established by the state board, in accordance with any uniform statewide water recycling criteria developed for the direct potable reuse of recycled water.
(f)Copy CA Water Code § 13570(f)
(1)Copy CA Water Code § 13570(f)(1) Advanced purified demonstration water may be bottled only at a licensed water-bottling plant in compliance with Sections 111070.5, 111080, 111120, 111145, and 111155 of the Health and Safety Code.
(2)CA Water Code § 13570(f)(2) Before bottling advanced purified demonstration water, an advanced water purification facility shall follow all pretreatment and labeling regulations for water bottling, including the requirements described in Section 111070.5 of the Health and Safety Code and the requirements for bottled water and vended water pursuant to Section 111080 of the Health and Safety Code.
(g)CA Water Code § 13570(g) Advanced purified demonstration water shall be handled from the point of production to the completion of bottling in accordance with all regulations governing the transportation, bottling, labeling, and handling of bottled water, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 111070 of the Health and Safety Code, including, but not limited to, subdivisions (a), (b), (f), and (h) of Section 111075 of the Health and Safety Code and Section 111070.5 of the Health and Safety Code. A water-bottling plant that bottles advanced purified demonstration water in accordance with this section may also bottle potable water, subject to compliance with Article 12 (commencing with Section 111070) of Chapter 5 of Part 5 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code.
(h)CA Water Code § 13570(h) An advanced water purification facility shall not provide bottled advanced purified demonstration water to any person under 18 years of age without the consent of that person’s parent or legal guardian.
(i)CA Water Code § 13570(i) An advanced water purification facility shall not provide advanced purified demonstration water for human consumption, as defined in Section 116275 of the Health and Safety Code, including, but not limited to, in bottles, to more than 25 individuals per day for 60 or more days in a calendar year.
(j)CA Water Code § 13570(j) Advanced purified demonstration water shall be bottled in nonreturnable (one-way) bottles or packages with labels containing the following information in an easily readable format that complies with all of the following:
(1)CA Water Code § 13570(j)(1) The label shall state “sample water--not for sale” and “Advanced Purified Water Sourced From Wastewater.”
(2)CA Water Code § 13570(j)(2) The label shall set forth the name, address, telephone number, and Internet Web site of the operator of the facility producing the advanced purified demonstration water.
(3)CA Water Code § 13570(j)(3) The label shall include a brief description of the advanced purified demonstration water, including its source and the treatment processes to which the water is subjected.
(k)CA Water Code § 13570(k) A single advanced water purification facility shall not cause more than 1,000 gallons of advanced purified demonstration water to be bottled in a calendar year.
(l)CA Water Code § 13570(l) Advanced purified demonstration water shall not be sold or otherwise distributed in exchange for financial consideration.
(m)CA Water Code § 13570(m) Any operator of an advanced water purification facility seeking to bottle advanced purified demonstration water shall establish a collection and recycling program for distributed bottles.
(n)CA Water Code § 13570(n) The operator of an advanced water purification facility that is bottling advanced purified demonstration water shall do all of the following:
(1)CA Water Code § 13570(n)(1) Maintain a daily record of the number of individuals to whom advanced purified demonstration water is distributed, served, made available, or otherwise provided, including, but not limited to, from a bottle.
(2)CA Water Code § 13570(n)(2) Compile a report of all daily records described in paragraph (1) for each calendar year.
(3)CA Water Code § 13570(n)(3) Certify under penalty of perjury that the report is accurate.
(4)CA Water Code § 13570(n)(4) Provide the report within 45 days of the end of the calendar year for which the report was made to the deputy director of the Division of Drinking Water of the State Water Resources Control Board.
(o)CA Water Code § 13570(o) This section does not exempt an advanced water purification facility from any standard for bottling water imposed pursuant to federal law.
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(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 408, Sec. 2. (AB 2022) Effective January 1, 2017.)