San Francisco’s combined sewer system has served the City for more than 100 years. The last comprehensive master plan started in the 1970s addressed ways to upgrade the system to meet stringent regulatory requirements. Since then, the system has operated well, but aging infrastructure, funding constraints, and deferred maintenance highlight the need for another long-term master plan. The goals of the current master plan are to:
- Develop a long-term vision and strategy for the management of the City’s wastewater and storm water
- Address specific challenges facing the system.
- Maximize system reliability and flexibility
This plan will take us through the next 30 years and will provide an opportunity to look at the entire system and explore a variety of ways to improve it. Serious short-term problems with the system are now being addressed through the 5-Year Wastewater Capital Improvement Program (5-Year CIP). This long-term master plan will provide a detailed roadmap for major improvements needed for the system in the next few decades, and also estimate the funds needed to implement them.
Find out more about the S.F. Sewer System Master Plan, by going to www.sfsewers.org
