COMMENT LETTERS
A key provision of CVCWA’s mission is to effectively represent the interests of wastewater agencies in the Central Valley in regulatory matters. One of the ways we do this is through Comment Letters.
Mariposa NOA
March 31, 2026 - The Receiving Water Limitations in the Tentative Draft are not consistent withthe U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in City and County of San Francisco v. U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (2025) 145 U.S. 704. CVCWA requests that the receiving water...
City of Firebaugh Wastewater Treatment Facility
The Central Valley Clean Water Association (CVCWA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on Tentative Waste Discharge Requirements Order R5-2026-XXXX for City of Firebaugh (City), Firebaugh Wastewater Treatment Facility (“Tentative Order”). CVCWA is a...
Large Domestic General Order
February 25, 2026 - CVCWA and its members have great interest in the content of the Preliminary General Order, based on concern for precedence, the number and burden of requirements in the order, the ability of permittees to comply within the timeframes allotted, the...
Standing Together We Have a Stronger Voice
Dear CVCWA Member: It has been a difficult year for all of us as we rapidly pulled together to address the COVID-19 pandemic facing our country and the world. On behalf of the Central Valley Water Association (CVCWA), leadership and staff, I want to thank you for...
2024 CVCWA Small and Micro Agency Director Nominations
CVCWA Members, Below is a link to the nomination form for one of the Small Agency representatives to the CVCWA Board of Directors. We are taking nominations to fill the Central Small Agency Director seat. The term of the Central Small Agency Director is two years and...
Comments on the Tentative Notice of Applicability for the City of Galt Wastewater Treatment Plant and Reclamation Facility
Dear Mr. Pelkofer: The Central Valley Clean Water Association (CVCWA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the tentative Notice of Applicability (NOA) for the City of Galt Wastewater Treatment Plant and Reclamation Facility (Facility) for the discharge of...
COVID-19 MESSAGE
On behalf of CVCWA we’d like to thank you all for your continued support of our organization in these uncertain times. One thing that is certain is the dedication and commitment the volunteer leadership and staff have to continue to serve our members. CVCWA is open...
CVCWA Comment Letter on Toxicity Provisions
Dear Chair Esquivel:The Central Valley Clean Water Association (CVCWA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the Draft Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California; and Toxicity Provisions, July 7, 2020...
CVCWA Comments – Proposed Revised ELAP Fee Structure
Dear Mr. Ceccarelli:The Central Valley Clean Water Association (CVCWA) actively participated in the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program’s (ELAP) development and review of the adopted ELAP Regulations regarding accreditation, and appreciates the...
PFAS – Publicly Owned Treatment Works – Final Order
State Water Resources Control Board WATER CODE SECTIONS 13267 AND 13383 ORDER FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AT PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS ORDER WQ 2020-0015-DWQ Pursuant to Water Code sections 13267 and 13383, the...