Wastewater Treatment & Collection System

TO ALL CITY OF PACIFICA RESIDENTS- 

Department of Public Works appreciates your concerns and suggestions, and we appreciate your support for Essential Workers during this challenging time.   The modern wastewater treatment plant and treatment process safe guards the public against spread of disease causing bacteria and viruses such as Typhoid, Cholera, Dysentery, Polio, Hepatitis, and now COVID-19.  Please rest assured that the rules and codes developed by the Clean Water Act, EPA, CA State Water Resource Control Board, San Mateo County Health, and the City of Pacifica will prevent the contamination of drinking water and food supplies and protect wastewater workers.  According to the latest guidelines from the  United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),  wastewater workers with potential occupational exposures to COVID-19 does not require special precautions beyond those already used to protect workers from the hazards they encounter during their routine job tasks in solid waste and wastewater management.  Below is a link to OSHA website:

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/controlprevention.html

Thank you for your continued support of our Essential Workers!  Please ensure your safety and the safety of others!

PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH DISINFECTANT WIPES OR PAPER TOWELS DOWN THE TOILET!

Flushing wipes, paper towels and similar products down toilets will clog sewers and cause backups and overflows at wastewater treatment facilities, creating an additional public health risk in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.  Even wipes labeled “flushable” will clog pipes and interfere with sewage collection and treatment throughout the state.

Wipes are among the leading causes of sewer system backups, impacting sewer system and treatment plant pumps and treatment systems. Many spills go to our lakes, rivers, and oceans where they have broad ranging impacts on public-health and the environment. Preventing sewer spills is important, especially during this COVID-19 emergency, for the protection of public health and the environment!  Below are links to the California Water Environment Website-

http://cweawaternews.org/public-advised-to-not-flush-disinfecting-wipes-paper-towels-down-toilet-throw-them-away-instead/

http://cweawaternews.org/wipes-makers-release-new-flushibility-guidelines/

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

2020 California Water Environment Association – CA State Sewer Collection System (Small) of the Year

2019 American Society of Civil Engineers - San Francisco Section, Flood Management Project Award (Regional Award)

2019 American Public Works Association - Silicon Valley Chapter, Project of the Year Utilities – $2 Million to $5Million - Pedro Point Sewer Rehab Project

The following service modifications have been implemented to comply with the latest San Mateo County Health Officer’s Order.

• Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant is closed to the Public.
• All sewer lateral applications and permits can still be rendered by calling 650-738-4660 during business hours.
• All deliveries will be accepted during business hours by calling 650-207-0659 and all packages should be left outside of the main gate.
• Wastewater Plant Operation and Collections will remain operational.  Social distancing is in effect at CCWRP office areas including the lunchroom.