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We love hands-on learning – observing things up close, asking questions, conducting experiments, collaborating with experts. And when it comes to the world of water, there is so much to explore.

...from underserved districts. By renewing our commitment to youth education, we hope to inspire tomorrow’s leaders to better understand and appreciate our most valuable natural resource and further explore the world of water. Learn more...

...soil can seep through cracks in aging private and public sewer pipes that lead to our Wastewater Treatment Plant. Average wastewater flows can spike dramatically during heavy rains – from about 50 million gallons to 500 million gallons a day! That...

... EBMUD continually invests in our infrastructure and improves operational efficiencies to handle heavy flows. There are also important steps you can take to help keep our environment healthy. Check your Sewer line Private sewer laterals, or...

EBMUD watersheds and reservoirs provide healthy habitats where fish and wildlife thrive. But they are also vulnerable to invasive species. The latest culprit proves significant threats can come in tiny packages.

... Mussels can grow inside water conveyance pipes and clog intakes and valves – key components of EBMUD’s infrastructure. What is EBMUD doing? EBMUD has closed boat launches at Pardee, Camanche and San Pablo reservoirs to prevent the introduction...

...with the Grammy Award-winning Alphabet Rockers and East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), has gained momentum ahead of World Water Day on Saturday, March 22, 2025, racking up over 25,000 views in less than one week on YouTube. This song...

... EBMUD partnered with Tommy Soulati Shepherd and Kaitlin McGaw of the Oakland-based Alphabet Rockers to bring the story of water to life with rap and rhythm. After visiting a water treatment plant and San Pablo Reservoir, students from Piedmont...

Three maintenance projects will be completed at the Lafayette Water Treatment Plant (LAFWTP) to modernize plant operations and ensure long-term service stability:

...to the electrical power system for the LAFWTP and Bryant and Colorados Pumping Plants, rehabilitation of the filter infrastructure, and improvements to maintain reliability of the disinfection system Schedule Construction on these...

...an EBMUD water service account that is active and in good standing. The site where the washer is installed is a commercial or multi-family (apartment, condominium, etc.) account holder. For multi-family properties, the washer(s) must be installed...

When Mother Nature dazzles us with her brilliant display of fall colors, she offers us key reminders of changing seasons. Here are some bookmarks to flag to keep you in tune with the natural water cycle.

...arrive, it will be time to stop outdoor watering and focus on fixing indoor leaks and using no more than 35 gallons per person per day indoors. And don’t forget that when you turn back your clock for daylight saving time it is also the perfect...

Green Business Certification

...group of innovators committed to the highest standards of water efficiency and sustainability. Being a certified Green Business brings the following benefits: Saving money as a water- and energy-efficient business Helping to protect the...

...conservation culture. Laws Affecting HOAs and Landscaping Did you know that state law prohibits HOAs from restricting residents' compliance with local water-efficient landscape ordinances? Understand the rules governing HOAs and landscapes...

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 a public, non-profit agency, we provide these services at fair and reasonable rates. But maintaining this complex and far-reaching system takes investment. To help bridge the financial gap for our most vulnerable customers, EBMUD offers a Customer...