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...fire season EBMUD installs portable generators and pumps. When fire danger is high and Red Flag Warnings are in effect, EBMUD fills neighborhood tanks ahead of time so they are at maximum capacity for customers and firefighters. EBMUD’s...

Move from Stage 1 to Stage 0 follows the scaling back of drought restrictions in March

... no irrigation runoff, no spraying sidewalks and driveways, and only allowing hoses with shut-off nozzles when washing vehicles. All changes went into immediate effect on April 25. The easing of the nearly three-year drought follows an...

It’s time for birthday cake! EBMUD turns 100 years old this month, and we’re ready to celebrate!

... It offers incredible beauty in its people and landscape, with easy access to nature and outdoor recreation. As your neighbors, EBMUD is proud of our vital role at the heart of our community. We remain committed to providing fresh and reliable...

...the Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area at 3849 Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette, California. Work will replace aging infrastructure, improve reliability, and support compliance with public health and environmental regulations. Construction is...

...improve reliability, reduce unplanned outages, and support compliance with public health and environmental regulations. Schedule Fall 2025 to Fall 2026. Dates are subject to change based on weather, material availability, and field...

Experts discuss resources to help customers curb outdoor water use and replace thirsty lawns

...Providers offer numerous water-saving resources, rebates and programs at sfpuc.org/BayAreaAgencies. # # # Alameda County Water District provides drinking water to 345,000 people in Fremont, Newark and Union City @AlamedaCountyWD California...

Article on lessening drought restrictions

... These upgrades will help customers save water, and money, now and into the future. "As we adjust to weather extremes, we encourage customers to connect with us and learn about all the ways they can make their homes and businesses water smart...

... all district customers combined – residential, commercial and irrigation – have reduced their use 12.6% compared to 2013. On Tuesday, staff will recommend increasing the call for voluntary conservation to 15 percent effective January 1, 2015, and...

Stroll along the Oakland Estuary, pedal the waterfront path linking Emeryville and Richmond, or ramble at the Albany Bulb. San Francisco Bay’s eastern shore beckons, its health improved by two landmark developments reaching notable anniversaries.

...shower, wash and toilet flush, not to mention commercial and industrial processes. In the 1930s and ‘40s, raw sewage emptied directly into the bay and created a reeking mess known as the “Big Stench.” When brought into operation in 1952, EBMUD’s...

More than 9,000 East Bay Area households get help with water bills through EBMUD’s Customer Assistance Program

... EBMUD’s Director of Customer and Community Services Andrew Lee, was recently appointed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to help launch the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to...

What to expect from a WaterSmart Home Survey with Water Conservation staff. Includes prerequisites for requesting a in-person audit.

...leaning/clogged spray heads, broken emitters, and/or overspray and runoff. This requires running the sprinklers or the drip lines one station at a time (time allowing). Measure irrigation flow rate: The survey includes reading the water meter for...