The Sewer System Improvement Program (SSIP) is the culmination of seven years of Sewer System Master Plan (SSMP) planning efforts and SSIP Commission workshops to develop system improvements that address systemwide challenges. A master plan is a long-term planning effort that guides strategies and policies for the future.  The City's last sewer system master plan occurred in the 1970s and upgraded the system to meet new regulatory requirements. 

Today, San Francisco’s sewer system has operated well, but aging infrastructure, funding constraints, deferred maintenance, and a vision for a more sustainable system highlight the need for the current master plan. 

The Master Planning process aims to:

- Develop a long-term vision and strategy for the management of the City’s wastewater and stormwater;

- Provide a detailed capital planning roadmap for improvements needed;

- Estimate the funds to implement these improvements;

- Address specific challenges facing the system; and

- Maximize system reliability and flexibility

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