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Tour the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility

Touring our facility is a memorable, eye-opening experience. You'll learn how 13 million gallons of wastewater is treated daily—either safely cleaned and pumped into San Francisco Bay or further treated to produce recycled water for irrigating landscaping.

See your utility dollars in action.
Find out about rewarding careers in the water industry.
Gain new appreciation for the infrastructure we count on every time we flush.

Please note, DSRSD's Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility is in an industrial environment and includes stairs, tripping hazards, and uneven surfaces. If you require special accommodations, please note this on your tour request form so we can discuss how to best accommodate those needs.

Tour Requests and Schedule

Quarterly Public Tours

Wastewater operators conduct 90-minute tours at the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 7399 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton on a quarterly basis. Public tours are held the second Thursday of the following months:

November 14, 2024 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Fill out a Tour Request Form for a quarterly tour. Registration is required for all tours.

Water in an aeration basin with sun behind hills in background.

Special Group Tours

Special tours can be scheduled starting anytime before noon on Thursdays for groups of six or more if staff is available and construction projects allow. Special tours must be scheduled a minimum of three weeks in advance. We try to accommodate the needs, interests, and ages of our visitors. No children under age 10.

Adult chaperones are required for student groups, ages 10 and up:

4th-12th grade (10-18 years old): 1 adult per 7 students

Reservations are required for all tours. Fill out a Special Tour Request Form.

For more information, contact the Public Affairs Administrative Assistant at 925-875-2239.

SAFETY INFORMATION: Guests should wear a full shoe that covers the whole foot – sturdy walking shoes, athletic shoes, or flats. Do not wear sandals, heels, open-toe or open-heel shoes. Please dress appropriately to walk, climb steps, and be outside in the sun or wind. The tour involves at least an hour of walking and standing. No children under age 10.