Tentative Orders
An NPDES permit is being considered for discharges of residual fireworks pollutants associated with public fireworks displays in the San Francisco Bay Region. The permit would reissue the Fireworks General Permit (Order R2-2020-0021) regulating these discharges through the implementation of best management practices. The San Francisco Bay Water Board will consider this item at its April 8, 2026, meeting. Written comments or objections to this action must be submitted no later than March 13, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
A Tentative Cleanup & Abatement Order is being considered for David Fuata, 911 North Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo, San Mateo County. The Order would require the discharger to investigate and remediate soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and indoor air at the site. Written comments or objections to this action must be submitted no later than February 27, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
A draft NPDES permit is being considered for the South San Francisco - San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant. The draft permit would regulate the discharge of treated wastewater to Lower San Francisco Bay. The San Francisco Water Board will consider this item at its April 8, 2026, meeting. Written comments or objections to this action must be submitted no later than March 9, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
A draft NPDES permit is being considered for the Raymond A. Boege Alvarado Wastewater Treatment Plant owned and operated by Union Sanitary District. Most of the time, the plant discharges treated wastewater to Lower San Francisco Bay, which are covered under a separate permit. This draft permit would regulate intermittent discharges of treated wastewater to Old Alameda Creek through a shallow water outfall during extreme wet weather wet weather, which could occur up to 12 times per year. The San Francisco Bay Water Board will consider this item at its April 8, 2026, meeting. The public comment period is closed.
A revised Tentative Order for cleanup and abatement is being considered for discharges of tetrachloroethene (PCE) at 2700 Willow Pass Road, Concord, Contra Costa County. The Tentative Order would require the dischargers to complete the investigation and remediation of the site. If no significant comments are received, we plan to administratively issue the Order. The public comment period is closed.
An NPDES Permit is being considered for Lehigh Southwest Cement Company, Permanente Plant, Cupertino, Santa Clara County. The permit would regulate the Plant’s discharge of treated wastewater and industrial stormwater to Permanente Creek. The San Francisco Bay Water Board will consider this item at a future meeting. The public comment period is closed.
