The Water & Wastewater Department Superintendents are continuing to take steps to ensure that the onsite facilities are equipped with the necessary staff and resources. 

Wastewater Operations

• 9:00 a.m.: Wastewater plant influent flow began to reach 1,300 gallons per minute (GPM).
• 11:00 a.m.: Second on-call operator called to assist in response to PG&E power outage.
• 11:00 a.m.: Lift Station backup power generators are engaged at each critical site.
• 3:00 p.m.: Influent flows have reduced from earlier, but surge flows are occurring when storm events swell.

Water operations

• 9:00 a.m.: High creek flow near San Simeon Well Field.
• 11:00 a.m.: All backup power is being utilized at the Booster Station and Well Field sites in response to the power outage.
• 3:00 p.m.: Potable storage tanks have been filled to maximum storage.
• 3:30 p.m.: Well Field operations cease until further consumption is necessitated.

Both Water and Wastewater Superintendents will remain onsite for the duration of the storm events. If you have any immediate concerns or questions or need assistance, please use the form below to contact us or call 805-927-6223.