Section 401 Water Quality Certification Public Notice

Brackish Water Desalination Plant Feasibility Study of the Guadalupe River


The San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board is currently reviewing an application for the following project for water quality certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. We encourage public comments on the proposed work, which will be considered in the decision on certification. You may submit comments on this project to the staff member below.


Project Name:

Brackish Water Desalination Plant Feasibility Study of the Guadalupe River
City/County:

San Jose, Santa Clara County
Comment Period:

5/30/2024 - 6/19/2024
Project Description:

Expansion of water supply for the San Jose area. Exploration of feasibility of brackish desalination water treatment plant. Drilling and well installation for collection of lithologic samples to confirm aquifer thickness, monitor water levels, and aquifer testing.
Project Files:

Contact Staff for files
Staff Contact:

Brian Wines
(510) 622-5680
Water Quality Control Board
1515 Clay Street, Ste 1400
Oakland, CA 94612