San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program Update.

This memorandum provides an update on the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF) Capital Improvement Program (CIP), focusing on the next 10 years. It summarizes the current condition of the RWF’s process areas and presents an overview of capital needs, scope, and costs for each area. The update indicates no specific projects or funding requests at this time, aiming to inform the City Council about current priorities and ongoing efforts to maintain reliable operations and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key points

• The RWF began operations in 1956 and has expanded over time to meet growing demands.
• The facility is jointly owned by the Cities of San José and Santa Clara.
• The RWF serves approximately 1.5 million residents and over 17,000 commercial and industrial customers.
• The 2013 Plant Master Plan identified over 100 capital projects and approximately $2.2 billion in investments over a 30-year horizon.
• The CIP has invested approximately $1.2 billion in improvements and completed 31 projects over the past decade.
• The 2025 Updated Plant Master Plan refines project priorities and cost assumptions based on current conditions.
• The next phase of the CIP focuses on targeted rehabilitation and modernization of key treatment facilities over the next 10 years.

Limitations

• The text is truncated and does not provide complete details on all process areas and capital projects.
• There are unresolved placeholders and missing information regarding specific project costs and timelines.

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The Treatment Plant Advisory Committee (TPAC) reviewed the acceptance of the report for the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program Update during its meeting on March 12, 2026. TPAC recommended approval of the item with a vote of 7 in favor, 1 against, and 1 absent.

Key points

• TPAC meeting date: March 12, 2026
• Item reviewed: Acceptance of the Report for the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program Update
• Staff recommendation: Accept the status report
• Vote results: Ayes - 7, Nays - 1, Abstain - 0, Absent - 1

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The document provides an update on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the San José City Council, detailing accomplishments, challenges, and future plans. It highlights $1.2 billion in projects delivered to date, including significant upgrades and new facilities. The document outlines key areas of focus for the next ten years, including primary, secondary, tertiary treatment, solids treatment, power and energy, and facilities infrastructure. It emphasizes the need for ongoing rehabilitation of aging assets and compliance with new regulations, while also managing funding strategies and seeking additional funding opportunities.

Key points

• CIP Overview includes a review of projects delivered and challenges ahead.
• $1.2 billion in projects delivered to date.
• Key projects completed include the Cogeneration Facility, Digester and Thickener Facilities Upgrades, and Headworks 3 Facility.
• Ten Year Capital Plan focuses on reliability, nutrient limits, strategic rehabilitation, and safety compliance.
• Future priorities include significant rehabilitation projects and addressing aging infrastructure.

Limitations

• The document does not provide specific dates for all projects.
• Unresolved placeholders for funding amounts and project specifics are present.

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