San Jose Plant Master Plan San Jose / Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant
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San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant (Plant) Master Plan
Planning a world-class wastewater facility that benefits you, your family, and your community

The City of San José is leading the Plant Master Plan effort to benefit residents and businesses in the eight South Bay cities that daily rely on the Plant to manage their wastewater. Explore the website to learn about the Plant and Plant Master Plan, and participate in the planning process.

 
GET INVOLVED

In April 2011, the San José and Santa Clara city councils approved staff to move forward with the environmental review process for the recommended alternative plan. Find out more...

Learn how and why the aging Plant needs to be rebuilt and the opportunity for new land uses:

Watch the San Jose city council presentation

Explore the draft recommended alternative interactive map

Review the community workshop presentation and display boards

Participate in the ongoing Plant Master Plan process:

Attend a public meeting

Submit your input and ideas

Subscribe to receive regular project updates


TOUR THE PLANT 

Tours of the wastewater treatment facility are over for the 2011 season. 

Information about the 2012 season will be posted on this web page when available. In the off season, please enjoy a virtual tour anytime:  

Take a virtual tour  

Plant Tour Information
PlantTours@sanjoseca.gov
408-535-8550  


HELP THE PLANT

The Plant does an amazing job removing pollutants from the wastewater to protect our health and the fragile Bay environment. But, the Plant can't remove everything in the water. Some items are difficult to remove or neutralize, such as harsh cleaning chemicals, pesticides, paint, and solvents.  

Preventing pollution begins with you:

 Avoid antibacterial soaps with triclosan  

Dispose of pharmaceuticals at your local pharmacy or Household Hazardous Waste facility for free  

Exchange your mercury thermometer for a free digital one  

For more information, visit the City of San José Pollution Prevention for Residents website.  

 

 

 

 


The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community's expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in full view of the public. www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/cp_manual/CPM_0_15.pdf