March / April

Researchers have long known that wastewater can provide a window into the health of the community. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, researchers across the country quickly mobilized and partnered with wastewater agencies including EBMUD. Whereas a typical coronavirus test provides results for one person, sampling wastewater for the presence of COVID-19 provides an assessment for a larger community. The results are a leading indicator of the status of the pandemic because infected individuals…

In the same way that we strive to serve communities with high-quality water and wastewater services, we’re putting forth a plan, full of hard work and vision, to be the change we want to see in our society. We’re building on a long-standing commitment to advocate for diversity, racial equity and inclusion in how we hire, support employees, contract and engage with the community. Two women on our Human Resources team are leading the way. Jaisha and Sophia are bringing fresh eyes and their…