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The City provides operation, maintenance, and repair of the water, sewer, and
storm drain systems in addition to various water, sewer, and storm drain
programs such as water quality, water conservation, backflow prevention, and
urban runoff pollution prevention. Below are the comprehensive evaluations of and recommendations for the City of Milpitas Water and Sewer systems.
Water Master Plan - December 2002
Sewer Master Plan - August 2004
Free Tours, First & Third Saturdays, March – May 2008 of the San Jose / Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant and the wetlands of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. » more... (Acrobat
Reader is required)
Tips for keeping wastewater clean and protecting the Bay!
Wastewater from your home’s plumbing and any water that flows down gutters to street drains will eventually wind up in the Bay. Follow these tips to help protect aquatic life:
- Fish don’t need aspirin or any drug. Never flush medicines down the toilet or any drain because ingredients can make their way into the Bay. Dispose by wrapping medicines tightly and throwing in the garbage.
- Keep fats, oils and grease out of your drains. You’ll avoid plugged drains and contribute to better quality wastewater as well.
- Dispose of paint, solvents and all Household Hazardous Waste through Santa Clara County’s HHW program. Schedule a free appointment at (408) 299-7300.
- Reduce use of pesticides and never pour down a drain or a gutter. Visit www.watershedwatch.net for safer pest control tips.
- Lead and mercury from tossed electronic products can leach into water, so dispose of these items through a neighborhood e-waste collection event, or call Santa Clara County’s Recycling Hotline at (408) 924-5453.
- Recycle used fluorescent lights, which contain mercury; check with your local hardware stores for free recycling services.
- Conserve water. Reducing your water use saves you money and “slows the flow” of wastewater into the Bay.
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