Customer Pipeline

One of the most amazing things about the EBMUD water you drink is what’s not in it. Bacteria, viruses, metals, dirt—these can all be present in the water that melts off the Sierra Nevada Mountains and meanders into rivers and lakes before EBMUD collects it, treats it and sends it to your tap.

To encourage more people to explore our precious watershed land and 90 miles of local trails, EBMUD is pleased to announce a brand new East Bay trails map.

The EBMUD promise is simple. We will deliver clean, affordable water to the people of the East Bay, and treat wastewater before safely releasing it to San Francisco Bay. Every one of EBMUD’s 2,000 employees has sworn this civil service oath, no matter the disaster.

EBMUD’s work is essential. On any given day, EBMUD is working on more than 100 capital projects to design, rebuild or extend the life of our aging infrastructure. These projects improve water quality and system reliability, ensuring that for generations to come, the East Bay will have excellent water and a clean, healthy San Francisco Bay.

The Bay Area is home to the most revolutionary technological advances in recent history — from smartphones and smart cars to social media and ride sharing services. Your water and wastewater agency is also leading the way.

The average cost per gallon of water delivered is 1 cent. 90% of the water customers use comes from the Mokelumne Watershed in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. 50 million gallons of wastewater are treated daily. 4,200 miles of pipes are maintained throughout the system. 57,000 acres of watershed land are managed for the public. 150 million gallons of water are delivered daily.

The Bay Area is one of the most diverse regions in the world. People here are of all ethnicities, speak dozens of languages, and offer a wide range of skills, talents and trades. For nearly a century, EBMUD has proudly served this community, and we put our money where our mouth is.

There is no question about it ­— the East Bay is an expensive place to live. Housing, food and services come at a premium. Utility costs, too, add up.

As fall winds down and winter revs up, EBMUD is preparing for our wettest months of the year. Rain or shine, 24/7, the folks at EBMUD’s Main Wastewater Treatment Plant make sure that wastewater collected from communities in the East Bay is treated so it’s safe to release to San Francisco Bay. During dry months, EBMUD handles about 50 million gallons of wastewater a day — removing solids and other contaminants. In rainy months, the amount of wastewater that pours into EBMUD’s Main Wastewater…

EBMUD is more than a water agency. As stewards of our environment, EBMUD also produces renewable energy. We do it at both ends of the water cycle, from snowflake to bay. In the Sierra Nevada foothills, EBMUD’s Pardee Dam Power House churns millions of gallons of water through turbines daily as we release it from Pardee Reservoir to Camanche Reservoir. Camanche Power House also generates renewable energy as we release water into the Mokelumne River. The turbines are connected to generators, which…