Regulatory Compliance

Since 1989 the City has been in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local requirements. The City has strict quality control monitoring and measurement procedures that it follows to ensure the biosolids its produces are safe and protective of public health and the environment. In 1993, the U. S. EPA passed the regulations: Standards for the Final Use and Disposal of Biosolids referred to the Part 503 rules. The Part 503 establishes standards for the final use or disposal of biosolids when they are applied to land, placed on surface disposal sites or fired in an incinerator. Listed below are some regulations that govern the use of biosolids.

• U. S. EPA Part 503 Rule
• California General Order for Land Application of Biosolids
• Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. 94-286
• Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. 95-140
• Kern County Biosolids Ordinance
• San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District-Rule 4565
• California Integrated Waste Management Board- Compostable Materials Handling Operations and Facilities Regulatory Requirements
• City of Los Angeles Industrial Waste Control Ordinance

Record keeping and reporting requirements are included in some of the regulations. To view biosolids related reports published by the City click the links below.

• 2008 HTP U. S. EPA Biosolids Annual Report
• 2008 TIWRP U. S. EPA Biosolids Annual Report
• 2008 Griffith Park Compost Facility EPA Report
• 2008 City of Los Angeles Pretreatment Annual Report

Monitoring requirements are also established in some of the regulations. To view monitoring and measurement results click the links below.

• 2008 Class A Compliance Results
• 2008 Biosolids Metal Assessment
• 2008 Dioxins and PCBs Assessment

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