Contra Costa Water District

05/29/2026

May 31 is National Dam Safety Awareness Day. Dams are essential for delivering water and protecting our communities – and safety is always our top priority.

At Contra Costa Water District, we regularly inspect, maintain, and monitor our dams, including Los Vaqueros Dam shown in the first photo. In the second photo, staff are conducting a test at a dam facility to ensure systems and equipment perform safely and effectively during an emergency.

From daily operations to hands-on testing in the field, our team is focused on keeping people and property safe. Learn more about our Dam Safety Program: https://www.ccwater.com/1051/Dam-Safety-Program

05/28/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming everyone to CCWD's Conservation Garden as part of the East Bay Gardens Open House on June 6!

Visit our garden at our main office, 1331 Concord Avenue in Concord, any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. Participants can enjoy a self-guided tour or join a guided tour to see California native and Mediterranean plants.

We can't wait to share the beauty of water-wise landscaping with the community!

Learn more: https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/events/event-details?occurrenceID=8920

05/27/2026

Thank you to Rep. Mark DeSaulnier for meeting with our General Manager Rachel Murphy and Board President Ernie Avila along the Contra Costa Canal and exploring our full-scale exhibit of the future Canal Replacement Program pipeline!

I joined the Contra Costa Water District, which provides drinking water to CA-10 residents in central and eastern Contra Costa including Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek, for a tour of the Contra Costa Canal. As a senior member in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, one of my top priorities has been advancing local water infrastructure projects to ensure our community has modern technology to protect clean water.

05/26/2026

Voting is now OPEN! 🗳️💧

Our community’s young artists have submitted incredible entries for this year’s Water Awareness Youth Art Contest – and we need your help to choose the winners!

Take a moment to view the artwork and vote for your favorites by 5 p.m. on June 10. Your support helps celebrate creativity and raise awareness about the value of water in our community.

Don’t wait – cast your vote today! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ccwdvote

05/20/2026

Signs ups are now open for Contra Costa Water District’s FREE Water Education Programs for the 2026–2027 school year! 💧

For educators looking to introduce all things water education to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students – CCWD's engaging programs connect students to where their drinking water comes from, how it’s treated, why it matters and how to conserve this precious resource – all while meeting state curriculum standards.

Learn more about our classroom presentations, field trips, school assemblies and our ready-to-use online resources to support teachers before and after every program. Availability is limited, and programs fill up fast each year, so sign up early. Save your spot today: https://ccwater.com/166/Water-Education

Help students see the value of every drop – and inspire the next generation of water stewards. Contra Costa Water District reaches nearly 30,000 elementary-school-aged students in our service area each year through our Water Education Program.

05/19/2026

We are so excited to be participating in the East Bay Public Gardens Open House on Saturday, June 6th! https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/events/event-details?occurrenceID=8893

Learn about attracting pollinators, blooming native plants, growing food, large and small garden designs, building healthy soil, landscape rebates, and more!

This free event is sponsored by EBMUD, CCWD, UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County, and UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County.

05/15/2026

So much fun bringing water education to life at the library! 💧📚👏

Thank you, Pittsburg Library!

05/14/2026

NEWS RELEASE 📰📣
New Board Member Appointed by Contra Costa Water District: Daniel T. Fitzpatrick selected as Director of Division 2, which includes portions of the cities and communities of Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Port Costa and Concord.

View the news release: https://www.ccwater.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/1221

05/14/2026

Honored to be recognized by the Association of California Water Agencies ACWA and Contra Costa County’s Board of Supervisors Contra Costa County Supervisor Ken Carlson as we celebrate 90 years of reliable water service with our communities.

📸 From left to right: CCWD Board Vice President Antonio Martinez, Contra Costa County Supervisor (District 4) Ken Carlson, CCWD Board President Ernie Avila, ACWA Senior Regional Affairs Representative Jennifer Rotz, CCWD Board Member Patt Young, CCWD Board Member Connstance Holdaway.

05/13/2026

Thinking about replacing your lawn with a water-wise garden? 🌿

Lawn to Garden Rebate Program participants can schedule a 2-hour design consultation.

You may be eligible for up to two consultations (front and back yard).
Cost is $200 per consultation, reimbursed by CCWD after your conversion is completed.

Ready to start? Apply for the program, then pick a designer from CCWD’s list once your application is approved. https://ccwater.com/160/Lawn-to-Garden-Rebate

Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) offers rebates to customers for replacing their lawn with water-wise landscaping. Front yards and back yards are eligible for conversion.