Welcome to the San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant (Plant) Master Plan project.
The City of San José is leading the effort to benefit residents and businesses in the eight South Bay cities that daily rely on the Plant to manage their wastewater. This Web site will help you learn about both the Plant and the Plant Master Plan, and provide the opportunity for you to participate in the planning process.
Join us in planning a world-class wastewater facility that benefits you, your family, and your community.
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Tell us what you think! We are seeking input from Plant service area residents on "core values" to guide land use scenarios for the Plant's 2,600-acre property. Give input by attending a community workshop, Community Advisory Group meeting or submit your thoughts and comments.
Tour the Plant! The final tour of our 2009 tour season took place on Saturday, November 21st, 2009. Thanks to the more than 2,500 citizens that toured the Plant for making this a very successful season. Plant tours will resume in May of 2010. Add you name to the Plant tour waiting list online or call 408-975-2556.
If you just can’t wait until May, now you can take a virtual Plant tour! Just follow the link below, then click on the “Existing Situation” graphic button at the bottom of the Plant Master Plan presentation slide. Take a virtual tour of the Plant.
Nearly 1500 residents took the Plant Master Plan Public Values Survey. The input they provided will help shape a plan that reflects community values.Santa Clara Valley residents and future generations will be living with the results of the Plant master planning process for many decades to come. Thanks to every one that participated in our public input process.
The Plant needs your help. Preventing pollution begins at home and at work, as most pollutants coming to the Plant are from things going down the drain in private homes and small businesses — not from big industry. The Plant does an amazing job removing pollutants from wastewater, protecting our health, and the health of the Bay. But, did you know that the Plant can't remove everything that can end up in the water?
Keep your drains pollutant-free. Everything that you put down an indoor drain ends up at the Plant. Several things are difficult to remove or neutralize, such as harsh cleaning chemicals, pesticides and fungicides, paint, and solvents. Some or all of them can end up in the Bay. You are actually the final decision maker about whether or not many of these things end up in the Bay. So, protect your pipes and the Bay's water quality — Visit the City of San Jose's Watershed Protection page for some simple tips and to learn more.
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
