CCSF-PLPC-SCWD Intertie Pump Station - Milpitas, California Distribution Pump Station

CCSF-PLPC-SCWD Intertie Pump Station is a distribution pump station located at 350 Turquoise Street in Milpitas, Santa Clara County, California. It operates within the interconnected water systems of the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF), the Palo Alto/Los Altos/Palo Alto Hills (PLPC), and the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCWD), facilitating water transfer and distribution across these jurisdictions. As a distribution pump station, this facility plays a key role in maintaining water pressure and flow within the regional potable water network. In California, such infrastructure is regulated under Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations for drinking water standards and must comply with local mechanical and electrical safety codes. The station's intertie function allows for operational flexibility and redundancy, which is critical for ensuring reliable water supply during peak demand or emergency conditions. The environmental context of this facility includes its location in a densely populated urban area of Silicon Valley, where water resources are managed carefully due to periodic drought conditions. The station supports water conservation efforts by enabling transfers between different water systems, helping to balance supply and demand across the region. Its operation contributes to the resilience of the local water infrastructure, serving residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Bay Area.

Located in Milpitas, California, this pump station operates in a region prone to drought and water scarcity. The intertie function allows for efficient water sharing between multiple water districts, reducing the need for additional groundwater extraction and supporting sustainable water management. The facility's role in the distribution network helps maintain system pressure and reliability, which is essential for fire protection and public health in the surrounding urban environment.