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Many flyers, brochures, guides, and reports can be read directly from the links below or downloaded for later use. The material covers a wide range of wastewater related topics.

 Biosolids EMS Annual Performance Report
This report summarizes the biosolids management program, biosolids production and reuse, goals and objectives, EMS activities, such as internal and third party audits, and public outreach.
 Biosolids EMS Management Review Report
The City is required to perform a periodic management review of the biosolids EMS. The management review is conducted based upon the requirements and procedures established in the biosolids EMS manual under Element 17 "Periodic Management Review of Performance." This report summarizes the final decisions by management based on the internal audit results and the review of the EMS focusing on the need for change(s) to policy statement, Goals and Objectives, Operational Critical Control Points, and other EMS elements.
 Biosolids EPA Annual Report
The annual report for the biosolids program in accordance with the standards of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) 40 CFR Part 503 Sewage Sludge Regulations.
 Decade of Progress Report - Wastewater Program
Report of the progress made in the Wastewater Program during the 1990's
 Eliminating Fats Oils and Grease From Our Sewers
This brochure explains how to control fats, oil, and grease at the source. Also, information about sewer clogs caused by fats, oil, and grease is shown as well as cost to businesses and the environment.
 Grease Avenger Brochure for Fats, Oil, and Grease Program (in English)
This brochure explains the harm fats, oil, and grease does to the sewer system and shows ways of diverting fats, oil, and grease away from sewer systems. This brochure features the Grease Avenger whose mission is to inform the public about the problems that fats, oil, and grease cause.
 Grease Avenger Brochure for Fats, Oil, and Grease Program (in Spanish)
This brochure explains the harm fats, oil, and grease does to the sewer system and shows ways of diverting fats, oil, and grease away from sewer systems. This brochure features the Grease Avenger whose mission is to inform the public about the problems that fats, oil, and grease cause.
 Guide to Discharging Industrial Wastewater
A guide giving general information concerning the discharging of industrial wastewater to the sewer system. Specifically, this guide introduces the Industrial Wastewater Management Division and their operations.
 Guide to Industrial Waste Fees for Commercial and Industrial Users
This brochure describes the different types of Industrial Waste fees and explains what the fee pays for.
 Hyperion Treatment Plant Tour Request Form
Form for requesting by FAX a tour of the Hyperion Treatment Plant. Before downloading or faxing this form, it is recommended that the tour web page is visited for important information about the tour. Tour web page is at http://www.lacity.org/san/htp-tours.htm
 Industrial Waste Control Ordinance
Excerpts from Section 64 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code specifying the Industrial Waste Control Ordinance.
 Industrial Wastewater Permit Refund Form
Claim form for refunds less than $5,000.00 related to the Industrial Wastewater Permit. This claim form is only for Industrial Wastewater Permits.
 Kern County Biosolids Ordinance
Various local ordinances have been passed regulating the use or disposal of biosolids. The City of Los Angeles currently conducts land applications of biosolids in Kern County, which has ordinances regulating the use of biosolids. The City complies with the ordinance requirements and any additional information requested by the permitting authority.
 Sepulveda Wetlands Park
Documents included are the Draft Concept Design Report, Letters to the Editors of the LA Times and Daily News, Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and Schedule of Community Meetings.
Draft Concept Design Report
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Letters to the Editors of the LA Times and Daily News
Scheduled Community Meetings
Letter from 5th grade students of Toluca Lake Elementary School
 Sewer Service Charge Commercial Adjustment Request
Sewer Service Charge Request for Adjustment for Commercial businesses.
 Sewer Service Charge Refund Claim Form
Sewer Service Charge Refund Claim Form for properties that are not connected to the sewer
 Sewer Service Charge Residential Adjustment Request
Sewer Service Charge Adjustment or Request for Information for residents.
 U.S. EPA 40CFR Part 503 Regulations
The US EPA 40CFR Part 503 regulations were developed as part of the Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987. The US EPA developed the regulation to protect the public health and environment from any unreasonable adverse effects of certain pollutants that might be present in biosolids. Since the promulgation of the regulation in 1993, the City has been in compliance with the 503 requirements.

 

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