The Exploratorium, San Francisco, San Francisco County - Reissuance of NPDES Permit
Summary
SCH Number
2026060633
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region 2
(RWQCB)
Document Title
The Exploratorium, San Francisco, San Francisco County - Reissuance of NPDES Permit
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/12/2026
Document Description
The permit covers the Exploratorium non-contact heating and cooling system, which discharges non-contact heating and cooling water (37.8019°, -122.3969°) and filtered backwash water (37.8019°, -122.3969°) to San Francisco Bay.
Contact Information
Name
Michelle Thompson
Agency Name
San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
San Francisco
Counties
San Francisco
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Pier 15 Embarcadero at Green Street
Zip
94111
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 13389 of the California Water Code
Reasons for Exemption
The project is the adoption of an NPDES permit.
County Clerk
San Francisco
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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