Manufactured Gas Plants
Former Hollister Manufactured Gas Plant
PG&E has a voluntary program to investigate and remediate impacts from historical operations at the site of a former manufactured gas plant in Hollister at 7th and Sally Streets. The site is now the location of PG&E’s Hollister Service Center. This work is being conducted under the oversight of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).
Site investigation was completed in 2010 to evaluate the extent of remediation that may be necessary. PG&E has prepared and submitted a human health risk assessment to DTSC for review. The next step is to prepare a feasibility study and remediation work plan, which will be available for public review and comment. DTSC will consider and respond to all public comments received prior to approving the work plan.
The former Hollister manufactured gas plant operated from 1886 to 1943, at which time it was dismantled. The service center was built in 1954.
Additional Resources:
Site-related documents can also be found at:
San Benito County Free Library, 470 Fifth Street, Hollister (831-636-4107)
Contact Information
Environmental Remediation
Information and Response Line
1-866-247-0581
Important Health & Safety Information
There is no indication that PG&E's former MGP sites pose any health concerns to the public, based on our testing, experience, and extensive review of medical literature.
“PG&E” refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. © 2009 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved.
