Here in the East Bay, we are lucky to have Sierra Nevada snowmelt as our primary water source. We filter and disinfect every drop before we send that water to your tap. And we treat the wastewater you flush down the drain to protect both public health and San Francisco Bay.
But we don’t stop there. EBMUD constantly confirms the drinking water we treat meets or exceeds all state and federal requirements for water quality. In addition to continuous monitoring at our water treatment plants, our staff run hundreds of field water quality tests throughout our distribution system daily. Certified operators are on duty around the clock to make any needed process adjustments. Our certified laboratory analyzes over 20,000 water tests each year for the presence of more than 100 substances.
Similarly, when you flush your toilet or send water down the drain, EBMUD puts wastewater through physical, biological, and chemical treatment processes. Once again, our laboratory scientists and technicians run a wide array of tests daily to confirm our treated wastewater supports a healthy marine ecosystem.
Clean, safe, and reliable water and wastewater services are our commitment to you and to our environment. We back it up with the verification you deserve so you can place your trust in us.
See the results of EBMUD’s drinking water quality tests: The 2024 Annual Water Quality Report is available now at ebmud.com/waterquality.
