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After pipe installations or repairs, EBMUD crews may flush the lines with large quantities of water to ensure water is clean and safe.

...through hydrants. The fast-moving water scours and cleans by removing sediment and discolored water that may be in the pipe. What does EBMUD do to protect the environment when flushing?  EBMUD neutralizes chloraminated water before it enters storm...

...in parts of Oakland, Castro Valley, Hayward, and San Leandro. The existing Fontaine PP has reached the end of its service life and is located on an active landslide near the Hayward Fault. As such, the existing Fontaine PP and associated pipelines...

...The forms can be printed, legibly filled out by hand, and submitted to the project manager as part of your bid package. The forms can be filled out and sent electronically. Contract Equity Annual Report The Contract Equity Program Annual Report...

Most of EBMUD’s drinking water makes an incredible journey to arrive at our taps. As drought and climate change generate renewed interest in where our water comes from, some people are taking extraordinary steps to seek the source.

... EBMUD terminal reservoirs such as San Pablo and Upper San Leandro offer recreational opportunities and trails to connect with water carried down from the Mokelumne and collected locally during winter rains. Have you taken a water walk? In what...

Madrone and Palo Seco Pumping Plant rehabilitation

...traffic, presence of equipment/machinery to and from the site and construction related noise and dust. Related Projects Madrone Palo Seco Pumping Plant pipeline replacement- June 2022-Oct 2022 Madrone Reservoir demolition- Fall 2023...

...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...