Section 401 Water Quality Certification Public Notice
SAM Force Main in Montara Replacement Project
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: |
SAM Force Main in Montara Replacement Project |
| City/County: |
Montara, San Mateo County |
| Comment Period: |
4/30/2026 - 05/20/2026 |
| Project Description: |
The proposed project aims to replace aging and deteriorating sewer infrastructure to ensure safety, reliability, and continuity of service; extend the useful life of the existing sewer system; eliminate risks associated with the aged ductile iron pipe of the exist-ing SAM force main in Montara; and develop a comprehensive project design that considers existing topographic, geologic, hydrologic, biological, and environmental opportunities and constraints while protecting health and safety and promoting the well-being of the community, the County, and the region. |
| Project Files: |
Contact Staff for files |
| Staff Contact: |
Jackson Fimrite (510) 622-2310 Water Quality Control Board 1515 Clay Street, Ste 1400 Oakland, CA 94612 |
