The Community Water Academy (CWA) provides EBMUD customers and community leaders a rare opportunity to learn about EBMUD’s water and wastewater systems through interactive, behind-the-scenes tours and staff presentations.
Participants leave the CWA with a deeper understanding of how EBMUD manages, operates, and maintains our East Bay and Upcountry facilities and watershed land. Topics include water treatment and distribution, investments in infrastructure, finances, diversity and equity, community programs and more.
Upon successful completion of the CWA program, participants are considered Community Water Ambassadors who are better able to educate their communities and constituents on these important local water issues.
Who should apply? We welcome applicants 18 years and over who live and/or work within our service area or our upcountry watershed area.
The Community Water Academy would benefit community and civic leaders, non-profit leaders, educators, local government staff, and elected officials.
Space is limited. Applicants not selected for a session may be put on a waitlist for consideration in a future session.
Important: To fully benefit from the program, participants are expected to attend ALL sessions.
Applications for 2025 are now being accepted!
Apply by Friday, February, 21, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Applicants will be notified of selection status no later than Friday, March 7, 2025.
2025 Schedule (May be subject to change)
Day 1: Welcome to EBMUD: Background, History and Overview of our System
- Wednesday April 2, 2025, 4:30p.m.-7:00p.m.
- Location: Adeline Maintenance Facility, 2100 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA
Day 2: Protecting Public Health: Safe Drinking Water and Emergency Preparedness
- Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 4:30p.m.-7:00p.m.
- Location: Walnut Creek Water Treatment Plant, 2201 Larkey Lane, Walnut Creek, CA
Day 3: From Poop to Power: EBMUD’s Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 4:30p.m.-7:00p.m.
- Location: Main Wastewater Treatment Plant, 2020 Wake Ave, Oakland CA
Day 4: To the Source: A Full Day Tour to Pardee Reservoir, the Mokelumne Fish Hatchery, and EBMUD’s Aqueducts.
- Friday, April 18, 2025, 7:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
- Location: Meet for bus tour at Orinda Watershed Headquarters, 500 San Pablo Dam Rd., Orinda
Day 5: EBMUD’s Commitment to Community and Diversity + Closing Ceremony
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025 4:30p.m.- 8:00p.m.
- Berryman Reservoir, 1375 Euclid Ave, Berkeley, CA + Closing Ceremony, 2113 Vine Street, Berkeley, CA
What does it cost? There is no charge to attend, but there may be a reportable value due to food, beverages, and other items provided. Participants will be required to provide their own transportation to each session. Parking will be provided at most sessions except for the final session which will require on-street parking.
For more information or questions contact education@ebmud.com or call 510-287-0141.