Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District


Latest Update – July 16, 2020
Smith Ranch Road to be Closed July 14 - 15

Attendant Monitoring/Limiting Parking at Reclamation Area Lot
Other than periodic temporary road closures due to ongoing construction of the Secondary Treatment Plant Upgrade and Recycled Water Expansion Project, Smith Ranch Road is typically open on weekdays. Please note that to promote social distancing and maintain safe separation from construction activities, on weekdays an attendant at the gate near the main entrance to the District will be limiting the number of vehicles to the maximum number of spaces in the parking lot. When the parking lot is full, no additional vehicles will be allowed to enter, until a vehicle exits. The attendant will be enforcing this limitation Monday through Friday until 4 pm. This parking lot control will be in place until further notice – we apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause our visitors.

Potential Future Road Closures/Access Limitations
Ongoing construction in the coming months may require temporary closure of the entrance gate and/or Smith Ranch Road on short notice, for the safety of the public. Future closures will affect access to the reclamation area. Please check this website frequently for updates.

Social Distancing
When visiting the reclamation area, please utilize all social distancing practices, for your safety and that of other visitors, and be aware of construction vehicles on Smith Ranch Road.


OTHER UPDATES

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  • New Employment Opportunities

    The District is recruiting for the following positions:

    Administrative Services Manager

    Skilled Maintenance Worker II

    See Employment Opportunities

  • WARNING! Do Not Flush Disposable Wipes

    This can cause sewer overflows in your home or neighborhood!

    • ONLY toilet paper should be flushed. Disposable baby wipes, disinfectant wipes, or any other paper product besides toilet paper SHOULD NOT BE FLUSHED.
    • Even if labeled “flushable” – they are NOT. They will likely result in a blockage of your sewer lateral and/or the public sewer main serving your neighborhood, and can disrupt wastewater treatment plant processes.
    • YOU can help protect public health and the environment – do not flush disposable wipes.
    • Click here for more information on what NOT to flush, and what NOT to put down the drain!

    Thank you!!

  • COVID-19

    • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the critical need to minimize exposure, Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District has closed its administrative offices (101 Lucas Valley Road, Suite 300, San Rafael) and plant offices (300 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael) to the public until further notice. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.
    • Information on COVID-19 from Marin County
    • During the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, Sewer Lateral Inspection Report submittals may be made electronically
    • We will do our best to meet your needs, but turnaround times are not guaranteed under the current circumstances. Please contact the District Offices at 415-472-1734 for additional information.

  • New Sewer Lateral Ordinance – Forms and Instructions for Inspection

    Helps reduce sewer spills, protects the environment, and improves treatment plant efficiency

  • $62 Million Dollar Secondary Treatment Plant Upgrade & Recycled Water Expansion Project

  • Current Board Meeting Agenda

    Current Board Meeting Agenda (pdf)

  • Heron Newsletter

    Click here to read the Heron Newsletters

  • What not to put down your Drain
    What Not to Put Down Your Drain

GENERAL PUBLIC NOTICES
The District held a Public Hearing on its Budget and Sewer Service Charges on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. at the District Office The District held a Public Hearing on Ordinance 183 – changes to the Capital Facilities Charge on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. at the District Office Biogas Energy Recovery System. News Release and Legal Notice for November 3, 2020 Election.
Lateral Permit Application.

Fun, Informative Videos

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  • Where Does It Go?

    Ever wonder what happens to wastewater when it leaves your home?

  • Water, Too Good to Waste

  • River Otters Visit Las Gallinas

    Star Academy High School Biology Research Cam

  • Recycled Water Taste Test

    Comparison of purified recycled water to bottled and tap water as mentioned in the Spring 2016 newsletter.

  • Birds at Las Gallinas' Reclamation Area

    Birds of Las Gallinas Marsh, filmed by Jeffery Martin. Click here for more wildlife information.

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