Major Wastewater Enforcement Ordinance Adopted for Industrial Dischargers The Board adopted Ordinance 2025-03, significantly strengthening enforcement for industrial waste violations, particularly targeting cannabis cultivation facilities. The new ordinance implements escalating fines: $1,000/day for the first 30 days of non-compliance, $5,000/day for the next 30 days, and $10,000/day for the following 60 days. After 120 days of continued violation, the District will terminate water and wastewater services. Several cannabis operators expressed concerns about implementation timelines and requested grace periods, but the Board moved forward with immediate adoption, emphasizing that compliance—not revenue from fines—is the primary goal.
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