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.
The Plant Master Plan is currently in the environmental review process to ensure complance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is planned to be presented for certification to the San Jose and Santa Clara City Councils in the spring of 2013.
DOWNLOAD THE PLANT MASTER PLAN PROJECT MEMOS
Go to the Resources Menu and select Reports to download individual project memos
Download the Plant Master Plan Executive Summary (24 MB)
See Plant Master Plan CIP Implementation - Project Memo 6.1 (10 MB) for technical projects
See Plant Master Plan Land Use Alternatives - Project Memo 5.10 (74 MB - large file) for the land use plan
Watch the San Jose city council presentation
Explore the draft recommended alternative interactive map
Review the community workshop presentation and display boards
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
PlantTours@sanjoseca.gov
408-535-8550
