these waters, and to ensure that the beneficial uses of these waters are protected. Our water quality is protected through analysis and modification of project design, implementation of effective best management practices (BMPs), the use of engineering controls, and implementation of mitigation projects. Inspection and monitoring of these projects ensures that protections are implemented and effective. To the extent of the State and Regional Boards’ authority, and other State authorities and requirements, the quality and quantity of water available for human use is protected. Some projects, by their nature, such as water diversion projects for example, can affect availability or suitability of waters for human use and can affect the human right to water, particularly on a local or regional scale. In these cases, the implementation of the water quality certification program can help ensure that the quality of the water is protected, but it is primarily the State’s California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that requires project alternatives are considered and that projects are in the public’s best interest and consider the human right to water. Also, the State’s water rights laws apply to projects that could affect the availability of water for human use. Lahontan Regional Board Yes. Information shared at an all-staff training held in 2013. In addition, guidance was provided – through a memo from Regional Board Counsel to Regional Board management. Colorado River Basin Regional Board Yes, information distributed as attached on a March 6th email and staff asked to – familiarize themselves with the content. Santa Ana Regional Board - Yes. San Diego Regional Board - Yes the information has been distributed to senior staff. Question 2: Has your staff performed an HRTW analysis, either using the OPP-developed questions or another framework? If you answer yes, kindly provide copies of those analyses that have been done. In what ways is the information being incorporated into your work? Division of Drinking Water - Our staff don’t perform formal HRTW analyses, but our core duties include ensuring that all public water systems provide an adequate supply of safe water to their consumers. Our staff also work with third party technical assistance providers and environmental justice organizations to help water systems serving disadvantaged communities undertake improvement projects designed to improve water quality.
these waters, and to ensure that the beneficial uses of these waters are protected. Our water quality is protected through analysis and modification of project design, implementation of effective best management practices (BMPs), the use of engineering controls, and implementation of mitigation projects. Inspection and monitoring of these projects ensures that protections are implemented and effective. To the extent of the State and Regional Boards’ authority, and other State authorities and requirements, the quality and quantity of water available for human use is protected. Some projects, by their nature, such as water diversion projects for example, can affect availability or suitability of waters for human use and can affect the human right to water, particularly on a local or regional scale. In these cases, the implementation of the water quality certification program can help ensure that the quality of the water is protected, but it is primarily the State’s California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that requires project alternatives are considered and that projects are in the public’s best interest and consider the human right to water. Also, the State’s water rights laws apply to projects that could affect the availability of water for human use. Lahontan Regional Board – Yes. Information shared at an all-staff training held in 2013. In addition, guidance was provided through a memo from Regional Board Counsel to Regional Board management. Colorado River Basin Regional Board – Yes, information distributed as attached on a March 6th email and staff asked to familiarize themselves with the content. Santa Ana Regional Board - Yes. San Diego Regional Board - Yes the information has been distributed to senior staff. Question 2: Has your staff performed an HRTW analysis, either using the OPP-developed questions or another framework? If you answer yes, kindly provide copies of those analyses that have been done. In what ways is the information being incorporated into your work? Division of Drinking Water - Our staff don’t perform formal HRTW analyses, but our core duties include ensuring that all public water systems provide an adequate supply of safe water to their consumers. Our staff also work with third party technical assistance providers and environmental justice organizations to help water systems serving disadvantaged communities undertake improvement projects designed to improve water quality.