Protecting public health.
Maria and fellow water treatment plant operators protect public health 24/7.
As a licensed Senior Treatment Plant Operator, Maria is one of EBMUD’s many dedicated professionals that work hard to ensure the delivery of clean, safe, reliable drinking water to our customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Maria controls and regulates the treatment of up to 200 million gallons of water per day at EBMUD’s Orinda Water Treatment Plant. Once water reaches Orinda from the Mokelume River watershed 90 miles away, it undergoes a rigorous treatment process including filtration and disinfection before being delivered to homes in the East Bay. Maria’s job is to continuously ensure water quality by controlling the filtration and disinfection process, including producing enough water to ensure EBMUD is meeting the needs of its customers.
Maria joined the District in November of 2013 and was quickly promoted to a senior operator position. "Having this position was always my goal. By studying water treatment, taking the required State Exams and getting licensed, I was able to propel myself into this position."
“I love being a Water Treatment Operator. I credit my fellow operators and the diverse group of professionals I work with every day for our ability to meet strict water quality requirements. We are truly the defenders of public health.”