Wonders of our Water Works Tour

Photo of an aerial view of the San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant The San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant plays a vital role in protecting and preserving San Francisco Bay and has received numerous environmental awards during its 50 years of service. It is one of the largest advanced treatment plants in the nation and a marvel of engineering and technology. The adjacent Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is the largest urban wildlife refuge in the U.S. and home to two endangered species. Located along the Pacific Flyway, millions of shorebirds and water fowl stop to refuel at the Refuge during the spring and fall migrations.

Tour Basics

Tours provided rain or shine!
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Tours are 2 hours long.
Plan your tour day to include more time at the Refuge for independent exploration or a picnic! You can also contact the Refuge at (408) 262-5513 or visit www.fws.gov/desfbay/ to find out more about Refuge programs.
Available to adults and children over 10 years old.
Bathrooms are available at the beginning and end of each tour.

Tour Location and Directions

San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant
Administration Building
700 Los Esteros Road
San Jose, CA 95134

Take the Zanker Road exit north from Hwy. 237; curve left onto Los Esteros Road; plant is ahead on left. Map

Next Tour

Join us on a FREE tour and learn firsthand how our everyday activities impact the Bay and its wetlands. We are receiving a fantastic public response to our mailer. We are now offering tours every Saturday*, June-October and the first Saturday in November from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

*Except Holiday weekends

NOTE: the following dates are now full: May 17, June 7, July 12, Aug. 2, and Sept. 6.

Tour goes, rain or shine.

Reservations

Space is limited! Register NOW for the tours. A confirmation is required in order to attend.

Use the form below to place your name on the tour alert list. You will be notified by email when the next tour becomes available.

Group Tours

For groups of 30 or more, please use the Group Reservation Form. Minimum group size is 30 and maximum is 60. A 60 day notice is required for group tours.

STEP 1: Please provide your contact information.
First and Last Name
Group/Organization
Number in Party
Day Time Phone Number
Evening Phone Number
Mailing Address
City
Zip Code
Email Address
STEP 2: List names of all persons coming with you (including yourself). Submit a second form for additional group members over 10.
adult child over 10	Name 1
adult child over 10	Name 2
adult child over 10	Name 3
adult child over 10	Name 4
adult child over 10	Name 5
adult child over 10	Name 6
adult child over 10	Name 7
adult child over 10	Name 8
adult child over 10	Name 9
adult child over 10	Name 10
Special needs (please specify if applicable)
STEP 3: Make a reservation for the next tour OR place your name on the tour alert list for future tours.
Choose a tour date.	Saturday, October 18 A.M. tour only Saturday, October 25 Saturday, November 1 I cannot make these dates. Please place me on the tour alert list for notification of future tours.
Choose a tour time.	AM PM
STEP 4: Where did you learn about the Wonders of Our Water Works Tour?
Tell us how you learned about the Wonders of Our Water Works Tour.

Learn More

Learn more about the Master Plan for the Water Pollution Control Plant.

	Last Modified Date: 9/5/2008

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