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Latest Update - June 3, 2022

Smith Ranch Road/Reclamation Area Lot Re-opened
After a four-day closure for work related to the District's Secondary Treatment Plant Upgrade and Recycled Water Expansion Project, Smith Ranch Road and the parking lot serving the Reclamation Area will be re-opened as of 5:00 pm, Friday, June 3, 2022.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your patience!

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.


OTHER UPDATES

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  • Low Income Assistance Program Can Help Customers in Need

    We understand that any Sewer Service Charge increases could be a concern for some customers. A new Low-Income Sewer Rate Assistance Program was developed to help low- and fixed-income customers by providing 10% reduction for qualifying residential ratepayers. More information about this program and applications can be found here.
  • Message: California Regional Water Quality Control Board, SF Bay Region

    California Regional Water Quality Control BoardThis is a message from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region (2).

    The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board will accept written comments on the draft Notice of Applicability for Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District enrollment under the General Waste Discharge Requirements for the Discharge of Biosolids to Land for Use as a Soil Amendment in Agricultural Activities (Order No. 2004-0012-DWQ). Enrollment will conditionally authorize the land application of biosolids, generated from the Discharger’s wastewater treatment plant at 300 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, in Marin County, to agricultural areas on District property.

    The draft Notice of Applicability and associated draft Monitoring and Reporting Program are available for review at: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/sanfranciscobay/public_notices/#Waste

    To be considered, comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 10, 2022. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Rashid Kaveh by email to Rashid.Kaveh.@waterboards.ca.gov

  • New Employment Opportunities

    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.
    • Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District COVID-19 Prevention Plan (pdf)
  • New Sewer Lateral Ordinance – Forms and Instructions for Inspection

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

    • Sewer Lateral Inspection and Report Form (pdf)
    • Overview of Sewer Lateral Ordinance - Flyer (pdf)
    • New Sewer Lateral Ordinance – Ordinance 180 (pdf)
    • Go to the Sewer Lateral Assistance Program Information Page
  • $62 Million Dollar Secondary Treatment Plant Upgrade & Recycled Water Expansion Project

    • Due to construction, on-site plant tours are suspended until further notice
    • Click here for construction updates
  • Current LGVSD Board Meeting Agendas

    Current June 14, 2022 Special Board Meeting Agenda (pdf)

    Current June 16, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda (pdf)
  • Heron Newsletter

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Sanitary Districts of Marin Outreach Videos

  • Flushable Wipes aren’t Flushable

  • Don’t Flush your Meds

  • Wipes and COVID

  • Fats, Oil and Grease

  • Sewer Spills


  • What not to put down your Drain
    What Not to Put Down Your Drain
  • Northern Pintails Wintering at Las Galinas
    Northern Pintails Wintering at Las Galinas
  • Recycled Water Pipe
    Learn More About Recycled Water

GENERAL PUBLIC NOTICES

Request for Proposal – Audit Services

The Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District is seeking proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms to audit the District’s financial statements for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2022 - 2024. with the option of auditing the District's financial statements for the two subsequent fiscal years. Click here to view the Request for Proposal (RFP).

To be considered for this engagement, your firm must meet the qualifications and satisfy the requirements set forth in the RFP. Completed proposals must be received by email or at the address below by 2:00 p.m. on May 27, 2022.

Attn: Dale McDonald
Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District
101 Lucas Valley Road, Suite 300
San Rafael, CA 94903
Email: dmcdonald@lgvsd.org

All questions and correspondence should be directed to Dale McDonald in writing at the above address, by calling (415) 526-1519, or email dmcdonald@lgvsd.org.

Click here for the Request for Proposal (RFP). (pdf)
Audit RFP Addendum #1 - Questions. (pdf)
Audit RFP Addendum #2 - Questions. (pdf)


The District will hold a Public Hearing on it’s proposed 2022-23 sewer rate charges and 2022-23 Budget on Thursday, June 16 at 4:00 PM via Zoom Electronic meeting

Click here for the Notice of Public Hearing. (pdf)
Sewer Lateral Permit Application

Click here for the new Application. (pdf)


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

  • Advanced Purified Recycled Water Taste Test

    This video offers an interesting, fun comparison of advanced purified recycled water with bottled and tap water. Some facilities, such as the Orange County plant featured here, take treated recycled water and put it through a three-step advanced purification process resulting in water that meets or exceeds all state and federal drinking water standards. While the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District produces high-quality recycled water, it is not put through this advanced purification process; rather, it is treated to a level suitable for non-potable uses such as dust control, commercial laundries, construction, and toilet flushing, among other such uses.
  • 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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