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.
Applications will open on Monday, January 12, 2026 and will close on Friday, February, 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Applicants will be notified of their status no later than Friday, March 13, 2026.
2026 Schedule (May be subject to change)
Day 1: Welcome to EBMUD: Background, History and Overview of our System
- Wednesday April 1, 2026, 4:30p.m.-7:00p.m.
- Location: Adeline Maintenance Center, 1100 21st Street, Oakland, CA
Day 2: Protecting Public Health: Safe Drinking Water and Emergency Preparedness
- Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 4:30p.m.-7:00p.m.
- Location: Walnut Creek Water Treatment Plant, 2201 Larkey Lane, Walnut Creek, CA
Day 3: To the Source: A Full Day Tour to Pardee Reservoir, the Mokelumne Fish Hatchery, and EBMUD’s Aqueducts.
- Friday, April 10, 2026, 7:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
- Location: Meet for bus tour at Orinda Watershed Headquarters, 500 San Pablo Dam Rd., Orinda
Day 4: From Poop to Power: EBMUD’s Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 4:30p.m.-7:00p.m.
- Location: Main Wastewater Treatment Plant, 2020 Wake Ave, Oakland CA
Day 5: EBMUD’s Commitment to Community and Diversity + Closing Ceremony
- Wednesday, April 22, 2026 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.