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Sewer System Management Plan adoption
Summary
Hercules runs 62 miles of sewer pipe and six lift stations moving 1.2 million gallons a day to Pinole. The adopted plan is the state-required blueprint for preventing spills into neighborhoods and the bay.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The sewer program costs roughly $8 million a year to operate, with a quarter of city staff working on it.
✅Who benefits
Every Hercules resident — fewer sewer spills protect public health and the bay.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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