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Climate change
...EBMUD's future water supply, water quality, and water and wastewater-infrastructure planning, to support “no regrets” infrastructure investment decisions, and to guide mitigation of EBMUD greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change...
EBMUD Board of Directors approves plan for rate increases necessary to set secure path to the future
...and upgrading pipes (over 4,200 miles) and related facilities and operations in five counties extending from the bay to the Sierra crest, providing water reliability for a service area seven times larger than the city of San Francisco. The...
EBMUD to review budget proposal advancing investments in critical infrastructure
...and discussion on EBMUD’s proposed FY22 and FY23 budget and rates. When: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 1:15 p.m. – Agenda item #11 Where: A livestream of the meeting will be available at www.ebmud.com/board-meetings. In line with COVID-19...
Rain means runoff
Winter storms deliver the snow and rain we desperately need. But they also trigger surges in wastewater. EBMUD manages and treats these flows to protect public health and the environment, in particular San Francisco Bay.
...drains collect runoff to protect properties and streets from flooding and send it directly to the Bay. Wastewater from homes and businesses flows through the sanitary sewer system – owned and operated by the city or sanitary district – and then to...
Mokelumne Aqueducts Resiliency Project (MARP)
...System which includes the Pardee Tunnel, Mokelumne Aqueducts and Lafayette Aqueducts transports untreated water from Pardee Reservoir and the Sacramento River to EBMUD’s service area and is the primary supply for 1.4 million people in Alameda...
...meeting to provide information on project components and the timeline for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and solicited agency and community input on the project and EIR. Presentation recording: https://youtu.be...
Recreation for all
From waterside walks to ridgetop hikes, freshwater fishing to horseback rides, kayaking and boating to camping and stargazing, EBMUD lands and reservoirs provide abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation for millions of annual visitors.
...and boating to camping and stargazing, EBMUD lands and reservoirs provide abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation for millions of annual visitors. It wasn’t always that way. When voters formed the East Bay Municipal Utility District nearly...
Fay Hill, Rheem, Ridgewood, and Scenic East Pumping Plants and Pipeline Improvements
... increase system capacity, and support future growth. Construction began in Spring 2025 at the Rheem Pumping Plant in Moraga and is progressing through a sequenced schedule of upgrades and demolitions at the following locations
...Pumping Plant (Moraga): Structural extension and upgrades to electrical and mechanical systems, including installation of a portable pumping system. Ridgewood Facilities (Alamo): Installation of a new pressure regulator and demolition of the...
Conserving water? Keep it up!
... But we have a long way to go to refill depleted reservoirs. Our drought outlook greatly depends on how much rain and snow we receive in the next few months, and weather models indicate things could go either way.
...monitoring tools, leak detection technologies and drought-friendly landscaping. EBMUD offers several ways to help you conserve for free or with rebates to offset costs. First things first, turn off your outdoor irrigation if you haven’t already...
Water conservation publications
...Looking_for_leaks_3.8.23_-_Spanish.pdf Plants and Landscapes for Summer-Dry Climates EBMUD's beautifully photographed, award-winning 366-page landscaping book features more than 650 native California and Mediterranean plants suited to the...
Recycled water projects
...cooling, cleaning equipment, mixing chemicals, and landscape irrigation. Approximately 2 million gallons daily (mgd) is recycled at our Wastewater Treatment Plant each year, and another 1.7 mgd at EBMUD drinking water filter plants. Other Projects...
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