January 9, 2026
EBMUD repairing water main at Ygnacio Valley and Homestead
OAKLAND - EBMUD crews continue to repair a major water transmission line at the intersection of Ygnacio Valley Road and Homestead Avenue in Walnut Creek following a pipe break that occurred Thursday afternoon, January 8, 2026. The location is a heavily traveled commuter intersection.
- What: Emergency repairs are underway on a 70-year-old 16-inch steel water line. Site excavation, repairs to the pipe and roadway restoration are expected to continue today and through the evening commute. EBMUD crews are working around the clock on complicated underground infrastructure. EBMUD is coordinating this work with the City of Walnut Creek. Three services located at one office building are currently without water and EBMUD is investigating the cause of the break.
- When: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Where: Intersection of Ygnacio Valley Road and Homestead Avenue in Walnut Creek
- Traffic impacts: The middle lanes in both directions of Ygnacio Valley Road remain closed, and traffic impacts are ongoing. Traffic control is in place at the intersection to direct motorists. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and use alternate routes while repairs continue. EBMUD will continue to provide updates at ebmud.com/alerts as work progresses.
- Notifications: Emails were sent to EBMUD customers in Walnut Creek, and updates have been shared on social media and through the City of Walnut Creek.
- Emergency Alerts: For all EBMUD customers and residents living in the EBMUD service area, please be sure you are signed up for emergency alerts to get notifications about water outages that may affect you. You do not need to be an EBMUD customer to receive alerts. Sign in to subscribe for emergency alert texts and emails at ebmud.com/subscriptions.
Thank you for your patience as we work to make these repairs.
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The East Bay Municipal Utility District has a proud history of providing high-quality drinking water for 1.4 million customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. EBMUD’s wastewater system serves 740,000 customers and helps protect the ecosystem of San Francisco Bay. EBMUD is a not-for-profit public agency established in 1923.