Residents near Del Prado Park press city for details after groundwater testing begins

Neighbors living across from Del Prado Park told the Pleasanton City Council on Jan. 9 that ongoing groundwater testing at the park has been disruptive and that they want clearer, written information about the scope and duration of the work.

Three residents asked the council and staff for details after crews began using equipment at the northwest corner of the park. Speakers said the testing equipment is loud, runs into the evening hours and — based on workers’ remarks — could indicate the park is being evaluated as the location for larger ground‑water infrastructure, which would be “permanently disruptive,” one resident said.

One resident said a peak noise measurement taken at his house registered near 78 decibels and that he is concerned about prolonged noise exposure near a playground area used by children. Another resident said she and other neighbors learned details only by asking crews on site.

Mayor Balch and staff said the project manager and the public works director would follow up in person during the meeting; Assistant City Manager Pamela Ott and Director of Public Works Soo‑Jin Yong were in the council chamber and offered to provide staff contact cards and further details after the meeting. City staff told residents they will provide information and contact details before they leave City Hall.

The council did not take action on the matter at the Jan. 9 meeting; staff recorded the residents’ concerns and committed to provide written project information and a staff contact for further questions.

Ending City staff agreed to follow up with a direct contact and additional written information about the testing program’s purpose, schedule, and any proposed next steps.