Port reports Pier 15 waterline leak; says repair complete and new PUC notification protocol in place
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Summary
The Port described recurring waterline leaks at Pier 15 detected by the PUC; staff said the pier was repaired in late January, state regulators were notified, and a new protocol with the PUC for detecting and responding to leaks has been established; the volume of leaked water was not specified.
Port Executive Director Monique Moyer briefed commissioners on a waterline break at Pier 15 that was detected and monitored by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Moyer said an initial leak at Pier 15 (home to Bay and Delta Marine) was noticed in September and repaired within 24 hours; a separate leak was discovered through the PUC’s meter monitoring in November, and an under‑pier inspection followed. Though Port and PUC crews initially believed they had repaired the problem, another leak persisted and the pier was not fully repaired until late January. "We estimate that a significant amount of water leaked into the bay," Moyer said, adding that she could not recall the exact volume at the meeting.
She said the Port has worked with state regulators on resolving the issue and that the incident prompted the establishment of a new notification and response protocol between the Port and the PUC to detect and remedy such problems more quickly. Moyer emphasized the age and complexity of the Port’s pier utilities and noted that repairs often require scheduling around low‑tide windows and favorable weather.
Commissioners did not record further action on the leak at the meeting; staff said they would keep the Commission informed as more information or regulator feedback becomes available.
Ending: Staff will continue to report on follow‑up actions and any regulatory findings related to the Pier 15 leak.
