1. (a) Each OTNWS must have an operations plan approved by the local jurisdiction prior to delivery of onsite treated nonpotable water. The operations plan must include the following:

   1. (1) A compilation of equipment operations and maintenance manuals, including preventive maintenance recommendations and frequencies, a list of spare parts, and technical cut sheets;
   2. (2) A user guide for OTNWS personnel on how to operate and navigate the OTNWS facility SCADA system;
   3. (3) As-built construction drawings and specifications of the OTNWS treatment, storage, and distribution facilities;
   4. (4) Best management practices for corrosion control for the onsite treated nonpotable water storage and distribution system designed to minimize the risk of illness resulting from opportunistic pathogens;
   5. (5) Standard operating procedures which include detailed startup and shutdown procedures, operator log sheets and checklists, and troubleshooting procedures;
   6. (6) A summary of regulatory compliance information which includes monitoring and reporting requirements to comply with the local jurisdiction's permit, methods of compliance, and monitoring locations;
   7. (7) Health and safety protocols, including information about personal protective equipment and emergency contact information;
   8. (8) Contingency planning information which includes procedures for actuation of supplemental water sources, disposal of inadequately-treated onsite treated nonpotable water, actions to be taken and a disposal plan in the event of a UV lamp breakage that can result in mercury release, customer notification, and key contact information in the event of emergencies;
   9. (9) Staffing information which includes: a list of personnel responsible for operation and maintenance of the OTNWS treatment facility including certifications or licenses, if applicable; staffing schedules; contact information for personnel responsible for onsite operations and if applicable, backup personnel, offsite or on-call maintenance staffing contact information and frequency of scheduled onsite visits, if applicable; a signed statement by the responsible entity certifying that the personnel responsible for operating the treatment facility possess the knowledge and basic understanding of subjects described in subsection (b) of section 60690;

   10. (10) Quick reference section that includes the following information:

       1. (A) Critical alarms with required responses; and
       2. (B) Location and inventory of monitoring instrumentation with the listed frequency of the manufacturer's recommended calibration and maintenance;
   11. (11) Sampling plan, including a corrective action plan to address undetectable or very low disinfectant residual, to demonstrate compliance with section 60678; and
   12. (12) Any additional information that the local jurisdiction determines is necessary to ensure the OTNWS operates as designed and is protective of public health.
2. (b) The operations plan must be representative of the current operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the OTNWS at all times. Operations plan updates reflecting changes that may affect compliance with these regulations must be approved by the local jurisdiction prior to the changes being implemented.
3. (c) The operations plan must be kept onsite and available to all personnel responsible for operation of the OTNWS at all times. When requested onsite, the operations plan must be made available to local jurisdiction staff for inspection.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13558 and 13558.1, Water Code; and Sections 116271 and 116350, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13558 and 13558.1, Water Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-22-2026; operative 4-22-2026 pursuant to Water Code section 13558(f) (Register 2026, No. 17).