3940 State Water Resources Control Board
Major Program Changes
  • Investigation, Enforcement and Fraud - The Governor's Budget includes $1.3 million and 8.5 positions for investigations and enforcement of water quality requirements and to address fraudulent reporting and failure to report by wastewater and stormwater dischargers. The State Water Resources Control Board will establish dedicated units of investigators and enforcement personnel to consistently and equitably enforce water laws and regulations.

  • Plastic Discharges - The Governor's Budget includes $1 million and 8.5 positions to implement the Preproduction Plastic Debris Program pursuant to Chapter 735, Statutes of 2007 (AB 258). The State Water Board, in consultation with the Regional Water Boards, will develop methods to control the discharge of plastic pellets from point and nonpoint sources. These sources include all plastic manufacturing, handling, and transportation facilities.

  • Recycled Water Permitting - The Governor's Budget includes $850,000 and 1.9 positions to develop a general permit for the use of recycled water pursuant to Chapter 535, Statutes of 2007 (AB 1481). Streamlining the permitting process for landscape irrigation will promote the safe use of recycled water and augment California's available water supply.

  • Storm Water Program Guidelines - The Governor's Budget includes $590,000 and 0.9 positions to implement guidelines for municipal stormwater programs pursuant to Chapter 610, Statutes of 2007 (AB 739). The Board will develop a comprehensive guidance document for assessing the effectiveness of municipal stormwater management programs. Municipalities will use this information when establishing requirements in municipal stormwater programs and for evaluating and reporting program effectiveness.