Water Pollution Control Plant - San Jose, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 37° 26.072 W 121° 56.794
10S E 593195 N 4143598
The Water Pollution Control Plant serving San Jose and Santa Clara.
Waymark Code: WMHY2R
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The plant serves the cities of San Jose and Santa Clara and is located at 700 Los Esteros Rd.
What is the capacity of the facility?: 110 million gallons of wastewater per day

Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
10.5-hour treatment process that simulates the way nature cleans water. The Facility removes 99 percent of the impurities before the cleaned water is discharged into the South San Francisco Bay or recycled for other uses such as industrial processes, cooling towers, and flushing toilets.


How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: sludge drying

What technology is used for disinfection prior to dicharge of treated water?: clarifies

Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: Cities of Santa Clara and San Jose.

What is the website of the WWTP?: [Web Link]

How is the facility governed?: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Please post at least 2 original photographs of the site. We would much rather see photos of the plant itself as opposed to the front office, but we also understand that security and site layout may limit your opportunities.
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