Background Information

In the field of onsite wastewater management and regulation, it is often necessary to develop new regulations or revise older regulations and guidelines in order to promote the public welfare. This is best accomplished through a cooperative effort amongst stakeholders. Historically, the Division of Environmental Health has brought proposed policies to stakeholder meetings for review, comment and revision. The comment and revision process was repeated several times until consensus was reached. This policy is meant to memorialize and improve the current procedures for gathering input into policy formation at an early stage in the process.

2026 Meeting Schedule

All Stakeholder's Meeting are held at the Ag Center Conference Room at 890 North Bush Street Ukiah, CA 95482. 

• January 27, 2026: 10 am – 12 pm
• May 26, 2026: 10 am – 12pm
• November 24, 2026: 10 am- 12 pm

Please note that the meeting time and dates for the May and November meetings are subject to change based on January Stakeholder's Meeting Feedback survey results. 

Upcoming Meeting Agenda

•  January 26, 2026 Agenda

Policies To Be Discussed

• Draft Assessment of Old Undocumented Existing Systems
• Draft Issuance of Sewage Disposal Permits for Bedroom Additions & Guest Cottages
• Draft Bedroom Definition
• Draft Minimum Requirements for Replacement Area Design Criteria

Forms To Be Discussed

• Consultation Request Application

Links To Be Discussed 

• NCRWQCB Amendment to Russian River Pathogen TMDL – August 15, 2025
• Anderson Valley Community Services District - Water & Wastewater
• Sonoma County Perk Rate Conversion Chart
• On-Site Waste Treatment and Disposal Practices (Basin Plan)
• Onsite Waste Treatment Systems Policy - AB885

Last Meeting Minutes

• April 23, 2025 

Feedback Survey

Submit all feedback by 2/28/2026