Vince, Superintendent of Aqueduct 

Managing EBMUD's massive aqueducts.  

It takes a "small army" to manage EBMUD's three massive aqueducts.

It takes a "small army" to manage EBMUD's three massive aqueducts.

On an average day, 130 to 190 million gallons of water flow by gravity 90 miles from the Pardee Reservoir to the East Bay to be treated and distributed to the homes and businesses of EBMUD’s 1.4 million customers. To complete this trip, the water moves through three massive pipelines called the Mokelumne Aqueducts which range in size from 65- to 87-inches in diameter – tall enough to stand inside.

Superintendent of Aqueduct, Vince, manages the operation and maintenance of these aqueducts and their associated facilities like large pumping plants, local reservoir infrastructure, and 125 miles of right-of-way. He plans and oversees preventive maintenance programs, repairs, and major operations associated with the delivery of raw water.

“Operating and maintaining the aqueduct facilities requires a small army. No one person can do it alone. My team is ready to react at all times, in case of an emergency. We have a responsibility to keep the water flowing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days of the year. Fortunately, I have a team with incredible talent and dedication.”

Vince has been with EBMUD for 23 years and has worked within several other departments before landing in his current role. In all of his years with the District, his favorite part of the job is still the people he works with.

“The competitiveness of getting in the door at EBMUD ensures a high caliber of expertise and skills among all workers, no matter what position they hold or which workgroup they represent."