Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II

TL;DR (AI)

• The bill establishes permitting requirements for the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant, including maintenance of the deep ocean outfall at a minimum depth of 300 feet and a distance of at least 4 miles from shore.
• Permits issued under this section will specify decreasing limits on total suspended solids discharged over time, with a maximum concentration of 60 milligrams per liter and removal of at least 80% of total suspended solids and 58% of biochemical oxygen demand.
• The bill requires applicants to provide 10 years of ocean monitoring data, establish an ongoing monitoring program, and demonstrate production of at least 83,000,000 gallons per day of water suitable for potable reuse by December 31, 2039.