East Bay Municipal Utility District, Public utility and water district in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California.
The East Bay Municipal Utility District is a water and sewage agency serving the region east of San Francisco Bay. It operates a system of dams, treatment plants, and extensive pipeline networks that deliver drinking water and manage wastewater for homes and businesses across the service area.
The agency was established in 1923 when the region experienced rapid growth and needed reliable water supplies. It built the Pardee Dam and constructed the Mokelumne Aqueduct to bring water from mountain sources to the communities around the bay.
The district organizes community programs and volunteer work days for environmental restoration projects in the Sierra Foothills to promote water resource stewardship.
Visitors can explore information centers and certain public facilities to learn more about water management and conservation projects. Weekday office hours are the best time to visit when staff are available and tours may be offered.
The region's water system draws most of its supply from a protected mountain river valley in the Sierra Nevada mountains. This remote source required the construction of long aqueducts to transport water across the distance to populated areas.
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