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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...

The Bay Area is home to the most revolutionary technological advances in recent history — from smartphones and smart cars to social media and ride sharing services. Your water and wastewater agency is also leading the way.

...from smartphones and smart cars to social media and ride sharing services. Your water and wastewater agency is also leading the way. Although EBMUD is nearing 100 years old, we haven’t slowed down with age. Here are some ways we’re using new...

Apply for water service and/or fire service for a new development. To apply online, go to new water service application.

...water service application including domestic and commercial water service, irrigation service, dual service, private fire service, public hydrant and water main extension. Application for water services Accessory dwelling unit Please...

Consider converting to in-line drip irrigation -- a more durable, water-efficient and low-maintenance option.

...tolerant native landscape. Fall is the best time to plant, when rain helps establish plants and days are shorter and cooler.

When the sun’s out, water use goes up, up, up. But it doesn’t have to. If you’re tired of maintaining water-hungry lawns, this is the summer to let your lawn go, go, go. Now’s the time to pull back on watering to prepare for a drought-friendly garden...

...in the spring. Take pics to capture your landscape transformation and post your progress by tagging @ebmud on social media with the hashtag #Iheartmygarden. Irrigation Basics To do now: Look for irrigation leaks, which are often to...

It seems like drought is now the rule rather than the exception in California. As we move into another parched summer, you may be able to guess our request: Make every drop count.

...first three months of the year in EBMUD history, and our rain and snow season is over. Mother Nature will not refill our reservoirs this year. Instead, we are looking at next steps to preserve water supplies. We recognize our customers’ long...

... 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...

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

...health...

...s Fruitvale neighborhood. As a provider of water and wastewater services that support the East Bay's public health, EBMUD shares our communities' concern about lead's impact on public health.  Alameda County's Healthy Homes Department, the county's...