Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II
San Diego Wastewater Treatment: New Pollution and Recycling Rules
The Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to a subcommittee for review by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is actively moving forward as it awaits further study.
Legislative Progress
This bill has strong bipartisan support from the entire local San Diego delegation and addresses a long-standing regional infrastructure challenge.
Key Points
- This bill changes the rules for how the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Diego handles sewage. It allows the plant to continue releasing treated water into the ocean under specific conditions instead of following some standard federal rules.
- The plant must keep its discharge pipe at least 300 feet deep and 4 miles away from the shore. It also has to lower the amount of solid waste it releases over the next several years, reaching a strict limit by the end of 2031.
- San Diego must prove it is recycling water for drinking. By the end of 2039, the city needs to produce 83 million gallons of recycled drinking water every day. This helps the city rely less on water pumped in from other places.
- The city must provide 10 years of ocean health data to the Environmental Protection Agency before getting a permit. This ensures that the waste being pumped into the ocean is not harming the environment or local wildlife.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II
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