San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board

The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board is a government agency that oversees water quality in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its main role is to protect and improve water resources by regulating discharges of pollutants from industries, agriculture, wastewater treatment plants, and other sources. The Board develops and enforces water quality standards, issues permits, and monitors pollution levels to ensure the health of local waters for wildlife, recreation, and community use. Its work helps maintain clean, safe, and sustainable water for the region.