Tour the Regional Water Quality Control Plant

Next date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM

Participants on tour of wastewater treatment plant

Take a free walking tour of the Regional Water Quality Control Plant. See how operators, scientists, and engineers work together to keep the treatment plant operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Tours are offered from April to September.

The tour requires the ability to walk for more than an hour and climb stairs. If you have a disability that may require an accommodation and would like to participate, please reach out to us.
Youth must be at least 11 years old and accompanied by an adult.
Closed-toe shoes are required.
Participants must register and sign a liability waiver, available once you arrive at the Plant for the tour.
After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with directions including where to park.

Visit About the Plant to learn more about the Plant prior to your tour.

Tour registration opens one month prior to date.

When

Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:15 PM

Location

Regional Water Quality Control Plant, 2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA, 94303, View Map

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Cost

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Contact

Tina Keegan, Watershed Protection Outreach Project Manager

(650) 329-2624

Tina.Keegan@PaloAlto.gov