115843.6
. (a) In the Bear Lake Reservoir, recreational uses shall
not include recreation in which any participant has bodily contact
with the water, unless all of the following conditions are satisfied:
(1) The water subsequently receives complete water treatment, in
compliance with all applicable department regulations, including
oxidation, filtration, and disinfection, before being used for
domestic purposes. The disinfection shall include, but is not limited
to, the use of an advanced technology capable of inactivating
organisms, including, but not limited to, viruses, cryptosporidium,
and giardia, to levels that comply with department regulations. The
treatment shall include, but need not be limited to, filtration with
a micro or ultra filtration system rated to 0.1 micron or less. The
treatment shall, at a minimum, comply with all state laws and
department regulations and all federal laws and regulations,
including, but not limited to, the federal Environmental Protection
Agency Long-Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment regulations.
Nothing in this division shall limit the state or the department in
imposing more stringent treatment standards than those required by
federal law.
(2) The Lake Alpine Water Company conducts a monitoring program
for cryptosporidium, giardia, and total coliform bacteria, including
E. coli and fecal coliform, at the reservoir intake and at
posttreatment at a frequency determined by the department, but no
less than three times during the period when bodily contact is
allowed pursuant to paragraph (4).
(3) The reservoir is operated in compliance with regulations of
the department.
(4) Bodily contact is allowed for no more than four months each
year.
(b) The recreational use of Bear Lake Reservoir shall be subject
to additional conditions and restrictions adopted by the entity
operating the water supply reservoir, or required by the department,
that are required to further protect or enhance the public health and
safety and do not conflict with regulations of the department.
(c) The Lake Alpine Water Company shall file, on or before January
1, 2016, with the Legislature in accordance with Section 9795 of the
Government Code and the department, a report on the recreational
uses at Bear Lake Reservoir and the water treatment program for that
reservoir. That report shall include, but is not limited to, all of
the following information:
(1) The estimated levels and types of recreational uses at the
reservoir on a monthly basis.
(2) A summary of monitoring in the Bear Lake Reservoir watershed
for cryptosporidium, giardia, and total coliform bacteria, including
E. coli and fecal coliform.
(3) The most current sanitary survey of the watershed and water
quality monitoring.
(4) As deemed necessary by the department, an evaluation of
recommendations relating to inactivation and removal of
cryptosporidium and giardia.
(5) Annual reports provided to the department as required by the
water permit issued by the department.
(6) An evaluation of the impact on source water quality due to
recreational activities on Bear Lake Reservoir, including any
microbiological monitoring.
(7) A summary of activities for operation of recreational uses and
facilities in a manner that optimizes the water quality.
(8) The reservoir management plan and the operations plan.
(9) The annual water reports submitted to the consumers each year.
(d) If there is a change in operation of the treatment facility or
a change in the quantity of water to be treated at the treatment
facility, the department may require the entity operating the water
supply reservoir to file a report that includes, but is not limited
to, the information required in subdivision (c), and the entity shall
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department that water quality
will not be adversely affected.
(e) (1) The department shall, at the end of each recreational
season, annually review monitoring and reporting data from the Bear
Lake Reservoir to ensure full compliance with this section.
(2) If at any time the department finds a failure to comply with
this section, the exemption granted pursuant to this section shall
cease immediately, and a permit issued to the Lake Alpine Water
Company pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 116270) of
Part 12 may be subject to suspension, amendment, or revocation
pursuant to that chapter. A failure to comply with this section shall
be deemed a violation of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 116270)
of Part 12 and shall be subject to any applicable fines, penalties,
or other enforcement action provided under that chapter.
(f) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1,
2017, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted
statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2017, deletes or extends
that date.