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EBMUD Completes $49 Million in Community Infrastructure Projects

Between February and July 2020, the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) completed work on more than 20 community infrastructure projects totaling $49 million. The projects include rehabilitated neighborhood water storage tanks, miles of new water…

...during a time of climate change, a global pandemic and increasing affordability concerns,” said EBMUD President Marguerite Young. “That’s why EBMUD is grateful to our employees and customers for supporting our work to invest in our communities and...

https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/news/press-releases/ebmud-completes-49-million-community-infrastructure-projects

Irrigation tips to save water

...HOA common areas, business parks, median strips, and other commercial landscapes. Inspect your irrigation system Inspect your irrigation system Repair broken/misdirected sprinklers, pipes, and fittings Check for clogged or leaking drip...

https://www.ebmud.com/water/conservation-and-rebates/watersmart-irrigation-programs/commercial-irrigation-water-conservation-tips

EBMUD Board approves rate increases vital to water and wastewater system improvements

...to the Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Oakland and sewer interceptors and pump stations EBMUD’s system – parts of which date to the late 1800s – requires ongoing maintenance and renewal. From the Sierra Nevada foothills to San Francisco Bay...

https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/news/press-releases/ebmud-board-approves-rate-increases-vital-water-and-wastewater-system-improvements

Fats, oils and grease disposal & recycling FAQ

...grease. Motor oil will contaminate cooking oil and grease and then it cannot be recycled. Keep automotive waste separate from cooking fats. Some EBMUD residential cooking oil and grease drop-off locations will also take automotive wastes separately...

https://www.ebmud.com/wastewater/bay-friendly-waste-disposal/fats-oils-and-grease/fats-oils-and-grease-disposal-recycling-faq

EBMUD Board approves budget and rate increase

Rate increase for fiscal years 2020 and 2021 support water and wastewater infrastructure improvements for the East Bay

...to the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Oakland) and large sewer interceptors along the waterfront “Water may be free, but getting it to customers is not. Our rates cover the cost to store, treat and deliver water -- and those costs continue...

https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/news/press-releases/ebmud-board-approves-budget-and-rate-increase

Water Wednesday Webinars

Water Wednesday webinars occur monthly on various topics of interest.

... making now a great time to reevaluate your landscape and plan for the future. Did you know that water use spikes in the summer because many residents use 50% of their water outdoors? Lafayette Reservoir sees more than a million visitors each...

https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/education-resources/2233

Galvanized iron pipes

...removed. After intensive searches through old hand-written records and many field investigations, today all lead service lines have been removed throughout the service area. Prior to 1928, EBMUD connected galvanized service lines to the water...

https://www.ebmud.com/water/about-your-water/water-quality/galvanized-iron-pipes

EBMUD Board of Directors declares drought

...for life and health. Continue to wash your hands and take other precautions to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Review our water use regulations prohibiting water waste that remain in effect. They include: Outdoor watering that causes...

https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/news/press-releases/ebmud-board-directors-declares-drought

EBMUD partners with Oaklandish, BART, Drake’s Brewing and other Bay Area organizations to celebrate 100 years of water service

Press release for Centennial partnerships

... “Our mission at Oaklandish is to celebrate Oakland and the East Bay, and we pride ourselves on having some of the best-tasting tap water in the country!” said Oaklandish CEO Angela Tsay. “For 100 years, EBMUD has been serving the community, and we’re...

https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/news/press-releases/ebmud-partners-oaklandish-bart-drakes-brewing-and-other-bay-area-organizations-celebrate-100-years-water-service

Protecting natural habitat

EBMUD manages 50,000 acres of habitat in the East Bay and Sierra foothills.

...and continues through our many programs and services. Efficient use of water, a limited and precious natural resource in California, is an important step every Californian can take to protect the environment. East Bay EBMUD's 1996 Watershed...

https://www.ebmud.com/recreation/protecting-natural-habitat
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