Regional Water Quality Control Plant
The mission of the Regional Water Quality Control Plant is to protect the San Francisco Bay by cleaning and treating wastewater before it is discharged to the Bay. The Plant is owned and operated by the City of Palo Alto. As a regional partner, it treats wastewater for East Palo Alto Sanitary District, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Stanford University.
The Plant works closely with the City’s Watershed Protection group which works with businesses and residents to prevent water pollution. They provide outreach to the public and to students, oversight of businesses, and participate in regional collaborations to ensure our waterways are protected.
About the Plant
The Plant is the sixth largest treatment plant in the Bay Area treating 20 million gallons of sewage a day – 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
About the Plant
Capital Projects
The Plant has been in operation since 1934 and has undergone several expansions and upgrades. Major projects are underway with an almost $400 million dollar investment.
Capital Improvement Projects
Work at the Plant
Plant staff maintain daily operations while planning, upgrading or building new facilities. Career opportunities include operators, mechanics, inspectors, lab technicians, scientists, engineers, environmental professionals, and administrators.
Careers with the City of Palo Alto