Manufactured gas plants
Former Woodland Manufactured Gas Plant
Project overview: PG&E is working to address environmental impacts at the site of a former manufactured gas plant (MGP) at Fourth and Main streets in Woodland, California. Today, the site consists of a restaurant, and a cabinet and millwork shop. PG&E conducts all work voluntarily in coordination with the property owners and California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) oversight.
PG&E has finished environmental investigation work which defined the extent of gas plant impacts to soil and groundwater. PG&E is working with the property owners to determine the best method to address impacts. Any cleanup work will be performed in a manner that minimizes impacts to the downtown community.
Former Woodland MGP in the 1900s
PG&E will continue to keep the community informed about the project through fact sheets, work notices and other outreach.
Site history: The MGP operated at the site from 1871 to 1921, producing gas for the lighting, heating and cooking needs of the community. PG&E acquired the plant in 1905 when the company was formed, and operated it from about 1907 until its closure. PG&E used the site for a variety of company activities until the late 1930s. The parcels that housed the former plant were sold in mid-1955, and the remainder of the property was sold shortly thereafter.
Additional resources
Download work notices and fact sheets.
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Site Investigation Work Notice - August 2014
[PDF, 567.69 KB]
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Site Investigation Work Notice - March 2013
[PDF, 72.12 KB]
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Site Investigation Work Notice - April 2012
[PDF, 90.3 KB]
For additional information visit DTSC Resources & Contact Information.
Site related documents can also be found at:
Woodland Public Library
250 First Street
Woodland, CA
530-661-5980
All manufactured gas plant locations

Contact information
Environmental Remediation
Information and Response Line
1-866-247-0581
By email: remediation@pge.com
Important health and 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.