TCEQ SSO Initiative Program

Presented by Lynley Doyen, Water Program LiaisonField Operations Support Division

Water Quality Advisory Work GroupJanuary 25, 2011

Austin, Texas

What Is the SSO Initiative?

Proactive approach initiated in late 2004 to:address an increase in SSOs due to aging

systems; andencourage corrective action before human

health, safety or the environment are impactedParticipation is voluntary

What are the Benefits of Participating?

Protection from TCEQ enforcement action for most continuing SSOs

Compliance history rating is not affectedNo penalties associated with the SSO

AgreementCorrective actions based on timeline to fit

Participant’s needs

How Does it Work?

Step 1 – Identification of facilitiesStep 2 – Meet with the regional officeStep 3 – Confirmation of participationStep 4 – Evaluation of the SSO planStep 5 – Finalizing the agreement

What Do I Have to Do?

Conduct an evaluation of the collection system

Develop a corrective action plan to address the SSOs

Provide yearly progress reports to TCEQ

Elements of the SSO Plan

Description of the cause(s) of the SSOsLength of plan (allowed up to 10 years)Interim measures that will be taken to mitigate

the effects of continuing SSOsDescription of the corrective measures (must

be specific and measurable)

Elements of the SSO Plan

Operations & Maintenance programTime line for completing each corrective

measureDescription of the source(s) for fundingStatement or provision for evaluating the

effectiveness of the SSO plan

Where to Find More Information

TCEQ GI-389 – Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative: Information for Prospective Participants

Contact TCEQ regional office or Small Business & Environmental Assistance Division

This chart depicts the number of reported SSOs by fiscal year from September 1, 2005 through July 31, 2010. The total number of effective Agreements are also given per fiscal year.

The results are:FY06 – Reported SSOs: 2,357 and Effective Agreements: 6FY07 – Reported SSOs: 3,489 and Effective Agreements: 23FY08 – Reported SSOs: 3,045 and Effective Agreements: 69FY09 – Reported SSOs: 2,671 and Effective Agreements: 106FY10 – Reported SSOs: 2,691 and Effective Agreements: 131

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FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10Reported SSOs 2,357 3,489 3,045 2,671 2,691

Effective Agreements 6 23 69 106 131

Reported SSOs from 9/1/05 thru 7/31/10

Collection Line Smoke Tested per Fiscal Year

This chart depicts the total number of linear feet that was smoke tested per fiscal year (2006 through 2010), as reported by the SSOI participants.

FY06 - 5,157FY07 - 88,113FY08 482,228FY09 - 2,478,974FY10 - 1,217,682

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Collection Line Cleaned per Fiscal Year

This chart depicts the total number of linear feet that was cleaned per fiscal year, as reported by the SSOI participants.

FY06 – 0FY07 – 644,536FY08 - 16,784,640FY09 - 22,037,848FY10 - 24,591,985

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Collection Line Repaired/Replaced per Fiscal Year

This chart depicts the total number of linear feet of collection that was repaired and/or replaced per Fiscal Year. It also shows the running total since fiscal year 2006.

FY06 – Fiscal year: 0; Running total: 0FY07 – Fiscal Year: 56,287; Running total: 56,287FY08 – Fiscal Year: 628,245; Running total: 684,532FY09 – Fiscal Year: 195,642; Running total: 880,174FY10 – Fiscal Year: 502,911; Running total: 1,383,085

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Manholes

This chart depicts the total number of manholes that have been inspected and repaired/replaced per fiscal year since 2006.

FY06 – Inspected: 0; Repaired/replaced: 0FY07 – Inspected: 1,430; Repaired/replaced: 538 FY08 – Inspected: 19,431; Repaired/replaced: 2,897FY09 – Inspected: 14,453; Repaired/replaced: 1,770FY10 – Inspected: 11,556; Repaired/replaced: 1,889

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Lift Stations

This chart depicts the total number of lift stations that were inspected and the total number of lift stations that were rehabilitated per fiscal year since 2006.

FY06 – Inspected: 0; Rehabilitated: 0FY07 – Inspected: 0; Rehabilitated: 10FY08 – Inspected: 150; Rehabilitated: 28FY09 – Inspected: 1,378; Rehabilitated: 77FY10 – Inspected: 3,775; Rehabilitated: 104

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Grease Trap Inspections

This chart depicts the total number of grease traps that have been inspected per fiscal year, as reported by the SSOI participants.

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Questions??

Contact Information:

Lynley DoyenWater Program Liaison

Field Operations Support Division512-239-1364

ldoyen@tceq.state.tx.us