Tule Lake Basin General Order

Click the link above to access a copy of the General Order for the TBWQC
(r5-2013-0120-08)

SHORT ANSWER

Do you have….

• Irrigated Lands?
• Land used for commercial purposes?

If you have both Irrigated lands and used for commercial purposes, then the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) requires you to act.

WHY SIGN UP WITH THE COALITION?

Tule Basin Water Quality Coalition is a Third-Party to represent you, and help you comply with the Regional Water Board requirements. The Coalition provides customer service to ensure members are aware and complying to requirements set by the General Order of the ILRP.

OPTIONS:

Joining the TBWQC is voluntary, if the Coalition isn’t the best option for you, we suggest you consider the following options:

• Looking to handle State Regulatory requirements personally?

• • Apply for an individual Waste Discharge Permit from the Water Board (Click Here)

• Don’t irrigate your lands with no future plans to irrigate?

• • Notify the Water Board that you do not Irrigate for commercial Purposes

• Already complying with the terms of other General Orders such as the Dairy General Order?

• • Notify the Water Board or the Coalition that you are covered under a different Waste Discharge Permit

WHAT IF I DO NOTHING?

Failure to obtain regulatory coverage will result in the Central Valley Water Board assessing an administrative civil liability against you. Administrative civil liability can run as high as $1,000 per day for every day of violation. Our staff is available to assist you in obtaining the proper regulatory coverage. Or, you can contact Irrigated Lands staff by email at irrlands@waterboards.ca.gov, or by phone at (916) 464-4611.