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...resilience over the past several decades. EBMUD watersheds provide critical habitat for these majestic raptors, and we’re happy to report growing numbers in the East Bay and the Sierra Nevada foothills.

...Bay and the Sierra Nevada foothills. Our lands and reservoirs offer bald eagles protected nesting sites and bountiful hunting grounds. And we take special steps to improve their odds of survival, such as suspending tree removal and other...

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...

Does your old toilet need replacing? Apply for a rebate at ebmud.com/toilet-rebates.

Tank advantage of toilet rebates (EBMUD’s toilet rebate program ended Dec. 31, 2016.) For the procrastinators who need a deadline, here’s one: the toilet rebate that gives you up to $50 to replace your water-wasting commode ends Dec. 31, 2016...

What goes down the drain affects the wastewater system and the Bay.

...prevention page for more tips. Commercial and Industrial Waste Pretreatment and pollution prevention programs help industries and businesses reduce the discharge of pollutants to the community sewer and ultimately the Bay. Certain...

... Estimation of Wastewater Volume Industrial and commercial customers may wish to apply for a permit if they do not discharge a significant amount (more than 20 percent) of their incoming water to the sewer. This type of permit estimates the...

This summer, water your landscape like a pro and make best use of our shared precious resource by avoiding these common mistakes.

...reduces runoff. Mistake 3 Watering too much and too often, resulting in shallow roots and weed growth. Quick Fix Water deeper, but less often, to encourage roots to grow down. They’ll need less water in the future. Mistake 4 Watering the...

...able to meet the ten percent voluntary cutback by abiding by the new outdoor water use restrictions, fixing household leaks or installing water-efficient fixture and landscaping. Additional water saving tips and ideas can be found at www.ebmud.com...