Olivier Street Stormwater Diversion Project

The City of Monterey plans to implement the Olivier Street Stormwater Diversion Project to redirect dry-weather urban runoff currently discharged into Monterey Bay by modifying the existing storm drain system. This will involve constructing a wet well, pump, and ancillary infrastructure including a new electrical panel, trash capture device, and SmartCover monitoring system to divert low-flow urban runoff from the storm drain network into the city’s sanitary sewer system for treatment and indirect potable reuse. The project aims to significantly reduce harmful runoff discharges to the bay while improving water quality and public health outcomes. In addition to environmental benefits, the project will support regional water sustainability by contributing approximately 10 to 12 acre-feet per year of recycled water to the Pure Water Monterey Program, enhancing the community’s recycled water supply. The initiative is part of broader efforts to manage urban stormwater responsibly and advance water reuse goals. The project is forecasted to be posted on July 15, 2026, with primary point of contact Kevin Anderson, Engineering Projects Manager, and Project Manager Oliviya Wyse available for inquiries. The work will be performed within the city limits of Monterey, California, at a zip code of 93940.