The new system was approved by the RWQCB through the issuance of Waste Discharge Requirements. Thunder Mountain Enterprises, Inc., a general engineering contracting firm specializing in soil and water management, completed the installation of the geosynthetic high density poly ethylene liner, including the quality control and quality assurance package. Construction was completed in the summer of 2006. Process start-up and operations of this new wastewater treatment system is an integral step to managing new growth at Brassfield Estates Vineyard.

The scenario described for Brassfield Estate Winery is increasingly the norm given the heightened sense of environmental awareness and increased environmental legislation in California.  However, growth should not be discouraged and proprietors should rest assure knowing that cost-effective and efficient wastewater management techniques are available for the independent entrepreneurs of California’s wine industry.