County of Monterey Government Center Closed Through Tuesday (9/8) Due to Extensive Sewer Line Malfunction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY: County of Monterey Government Center Closed Through Tuesday Due to Extensive Sewer Line Malfunction

Salinas, CA - The County of Monterey's Government Center (located at 168 W. Alisal in Salinas) will remain closed to the public and general staff through Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following an extensive sewer line malfunction that primarily affected the building's first floor, customer facing departments.

County Facilities teams and contractors are actively addressing the damage. Leadership is reviewing remediation progress alongside findings from an industrial hygiene assessment over the weekend to determine safe reopening timelines.

Key Details for Operations and Access:

• Public Closure: The Government Center is closed to the public through Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
• Staff Operations: All Government Center staff have been asked to work remotely until further notice.
• Building Safety: Environmental assessments confirm the second and third floors remain safe to enter, though persistent impacts may be present.
• Restricted Entry: Personnel with critical operational needs requiring brief entry to the second or third floors are strongly urged to minimize time spent inside the facility and strictly avoid all cordoned-off remediation zones.

Further operational updates will be issued as soon as environmental inspection reports are finalized.