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Cal Waters will accept telemetry uploads, SB 88 data schemas; alternative compliance plans and measurement frequency remain open issues
Summary
Project staff showed Cal Waters support for device data uploads and telemetry formats to ease future Senate Bill 88 reporting. Staff said telemetry uploads will be optional, multiple data schemas are planned, and alternative compliance plans (ACPs) and varying measurement frequencies will require case‑by‑case guidance.
At the Upward Advisory Group meeting, State Water Resources Control Board staff described Cal Waters features intended to support telemetry reporting required under Senate Bill 88 and noted outstanding questions about measurement frequency and alternative compliance plans (ACPs).
Jeff Parks and Brent Vanderberg said the portal will accept device metadata and designed upload templates to standardize reporting from multiple telemetric devices. Parks said the system will allow reporters to select measurement frequency, volume and flow‑rate units and that the team intends to publish approved data schemas so that advanced reporters can upload device files rather than manually enter monthly totals.
Nut graf: The telemetry features are optional tools to make high‑frequency reporting easier for reporters who already have automated sensors. Staff emphasized these are capabilities, not new requirements, and said some ACPs and reporting frequency questions will need individualized handling during early rollout.
Discussion highlights: Beth (UAG) raised scenarios where multiple PODs and ACPs result in different reporting intervals; staff said the portal can accommodate different intervals but that some ACPs are complex and will likely need one‑on‑one staff support. Jack and Steve expressed concern that optional telemetry fields could eventually be treated as required; staff said the first year will prioritize enrollment and data cleanup and that POD‑level reporting will not be mandatory in Year 1, allowing a soft launch and time to adapt accounting and data pipelines.
Ending: Staff said they will develop templates, help text and outreach for telemetric reporters and will consider providing specific guidance or triggers in the UI (for example, an ACP checkbox or help icon that links to legal citations) to reduce confusion about when fields apply.
