San Joaquin County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
Old System, New Costs: Confronting Wastewater Inefficiency in Linne Estates
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
If the City of Tracy agrees to an intertie connection, the County could reduce long-term costs for CSA 44 Zones E and G.
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R1
By October 1, 2025, the Board of Supervisors should begin negotiations with the City of Tracy to explore the feasibility of an intertie connection to the City of Tracy WWTP.
F2
A single WWTP would function more efficiently than two. Maintenance and operational costs could decrease.
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R2
By October 1, 2025, if the intertie is not feasible, the Board of Supervisors should consider consolidating the two smaller WWTPs into a single, more efficient facility.
F3
Both WWTPs are nearing the end of their service lives and require replacement.
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R3
By October 1, 2025, the Board of Supervisors should create a plan to replace or upgrade the facilities.
F4
The SCADA system that was installed was not a true SCADA system and did not reduce maintenance labor costs.
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R4
By October 1, 2025, the Board of Supervisors should create a plan to install a true SCADA system to reduce maintenance labor costs.
F5
Maintenance costs have exceeded projections.
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R5
By October 1, 2025, the Board of Supervisors should create a plan with current and projected discharge requirements to reduce operating costs.
F6
Employees must first drive to the DPW facility in Stockton before starting work and then return to Stockton. Facilities near the WWTP work site could benefit the southern County sites by reducing labor costs.
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R6
By October 1, 2025, the Board of Supervisors should assess the feasibility of establishing a satellite office to serve the south county.
F7
The County has been transparent with homeowners. 40
No recommendations for this finding
F8
In 2018, the County adopted a policy that prohibits the formation of CSAs without the approval of the Director of Public Works.
No recommendations for this finding
No Responses Found 1
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