General Order Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Waste Discharge Requirements General Order No. R5-2007-0035 for Existing Milk Cow Dairies Responses to questions regarding this General Order, which was adopted on 3 May 2007. New editions will be periodically added. For more information, contact Charlene Herbst at (916) 464-4724 or by email at cherbst@waterboards.ca.gov.- 11 June 2008 Edition, 38 KB, PDF (PDF Info)
- 22 February 2008 Edition, 110 KB, PDF (PDF Info)
- 17 October 2007 Edition, 108 KB, PDF (PDF Info)
Finding a Specialist
- How to Find a Specialist Certified in Developing Nutrient Management Plans, 68 KB, PDF (PDF Info)
To help people that own/operate dairies find a specialist certified in developing nutrient management plans. The California Regional Water Quality Board requires owners and operators to utilize a specialist that is certified in developing nutrient management plans.
Sampling and Analysis
- Approved Sampling and Analysis Procedures for Nutrient and Groundwater Monitoring at Existing Milk Cow Dairies, 35 KB, PDF (PDF Info)
Monitoring and Reporting Program No. R5-2007-0035 (MRP) requires existing milk cow dairies to conduct nutrient and groundwater monitoring. The MRP does not identify complete sampling procedures to be followed for this monitoring. The sampling and analytical procedures listed for nutrients (process wastewater, manure, plant tissue, soil, and irrigation water) and groundwater are approved methods. Questions and comments may be directed to Charlene Herbst in the Rancho Cordova office at (916) 464-4724 or cherbst@waterboards.ca.gov, or David Sholes in the Fresno office at (559) 445-6279 or dsholes@waterboards.ca.gov, or Kevin Kratzke in the Redding office at (530) 224-4850 or kkratzke@waterboards.ca.gov. Also available is information on how to request for approval of an alternate procedure.
Setbacks and Buffers
- Setbacks, Buffers and Other Alternatives to Protect Surface Waters, 63 KB, PDF (PDF Info)
The General Order requires protection of surface water by use of setbacks, buffers, and alternative methods. This document provides more specific guidance on setbacks and buffers for dairies.
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