Water Resource Recovery

Keller Beach Moratorium Public Hearing - 04/04/2023

City of Richmond Notice of Public Hearing

City Council Report Issued to Government Code Section 65858(d)


Protecting Richmond's public health, environment, and transforming stormwater and wastewater into resources.

The Water Resource Recovery Division is accepting Sanitary Sewer Lateral Video Review and Compliance Certificate request via email.

Applicants unable to submit electronically may submit their permit applications in person by appointment. Scheduled appointments must adhere to Social Distancing protocols. To schedule an appointment, please call (510) 620-6594 or email your request and contact phone number to wrr@ci.richmond.ca.us and Water Resource Recovery Staff will contact you directly to schedule the appointment to apply in person. Customers arriving without an appointment will be seen as openings in the appointment schedule allows.

Questions about any of the above can be submitted to wrr@ci.richmond.ca.us or by calling 510-620-6594.

Responsibilities

Wastewater

• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Sanitary Sewer Collection System 
• Capital Improvement Program
• Pre-treatment Program
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Compliance

Stormwater

• Stormwater Collection System
• Stormwater System Pollutant and Trash Reduction
• Capital Improvements
• Municipal Regional Permit (MRP) Compliance

Sewer Lateral Grant Program

The Sewer Lateral Grant Program is open and accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

Other Important Documents

Fully Executed Baykeeper Settlement

Point Richmond Hydrogen Sulfide Monitoring

Private Sewer Lateral Ordinance (Chapter 12.17)

Sanitary Sewer Standard Specifications for Design & Construction (Adopted July 18, 2017)

The Department proposes to amend the Sewer Use Ordinance to include enforcement of the Fats, Oils and Grease program at the April 17, 2018 City Council meeting.  Draft amendments to Sewer Use Ordinance (Chapter 12.18)

Do Not Flush Disinfecting Wipes or Paper Towels

Interested in groundwater sustainability? Learn more about local Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) activities here.