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How water main breaks occur, unconventional methods to fix them, and designing pipelines to prevent future breaks

...respond quickly, working through mud, debris, and fast-flowing water to discover the leak and make needed repairs safely. Join us to find out how EBMUD crews repair main breaks, the planning that goes into preventing breaks, and how a single...

Kelly Zito is the East Bay Municipal Utility District’s Manager of Public Affairs.

...natural resources while providing our vibrant and diverse East Bay community with a safe and reliable water supply. When considering diversity, equity and inclusion goals, Kelly believes it is important that we reflect our community and that...

Derek McDonald is the East Bay Municipal Utility District’s General Counsel.

...of minority and woman-owned businesses in District contracts. Secondly, as an inclusive leader, Derek works diligently to expand and improve public outreach in OGC recruitments with the goal of attracting and developing a more diverse...

EBMUD implements new safety regulations at Camanche Reservoir Recreation Area to enhance safety and the enjoyment for all.

...and overnight — in all areas of Camanche North and South Shore recreation areas, and Camanche Reservoir.  The prohibition does not apply within the boundaries of the Camanche Mobile Home Parks; however, residents cannot possess or consume alcohol...

Roberto Cortez is the East Bay Municipal Utility District’s Manager of Water Operations.

...inspires his commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and his belief in the power of opportunity. He champions initiatives to make EBMUD's hiring processes more accessible and collaborates to improve opportunities for small, diverse...

Our water’s so nice we use it twice!

...on water supply reliability, drought severity, and demands for firefighting water. Adaptability: A more adaptive and diversified water portfolio ensures the right water for the right use. The above photograph is courtesy of the Oakland Ballers...

... WaterSmart Center Your resource for services and incentives for home and business, publications, workshops and events, and more. What is a high-efficiency toilet? A high-efficiency toilet is one that uses 1.28 gpf or less...

...Water Efficiency Guidebook, developed to help Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional (CII) water users be more water efficient, provides information on water-saving technologies and best management practices. The 2nd edition, published in 2025...

New to the area? Moving out? Start, stop or transfer existing water services using our online portal.

...with a check payable to EBMUD for the applicable fee to: EBMUD P.O. Box 24055, MS 42/Landlord Oakland, CA 94623-1055

Salmon are jumping and records are breaking at EBMUD’s Mokelumne River Hatchery at the base of Camanche Dam. This year’s fall run of spawning Chinook salmon crossed the 20,000 mark for the first time since data collection began on the Mokelumne in 1940...

...with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at the hatchery, and protect the river’s ecological health.” A cancelled commercial salmon fishing season, declared to take pressure off California’s stressed Chinook population, also...