Water & Sewer
Water Resources Division Identity

Stewards of Public Health & the Environment


Darren Greenwood
Water Resources Manager
101 W. Jack London Blvd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 960-8100
(925) 960-4104 TDD
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Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 AM to 4 PM
Closed on Holidays

In Case of Sewer, Flood or Water Problem / Emergency Contact
Mon - Fri - 8 AM - 4 PM
960-8100

Holidays and Outside Business Hours
960-8160

For All Sewer or Livermore Municipal Water Billing Inquiries
Monday - Friday
8 AM - 5 PM
960-4320

For All Yellow or Purple Fire Hydrant Problems

Mon - Fri - 8 AM - 4 PM
960-8100

Holidays and Outside Business Hours
960-8160

For All Red Fire Hydrant Problems and California Water Service Company Inquiries

447-4900

The Water Resources Division is dedicated to meeting Livermore's water, wastewater, and stormwater utility needs.

The Division delivers drinking water to more than 28,800 customers in Livermore. The California Water Service Company serves the balance of water uses in Livermore. Recycled water is delivered to more than 60 customers, which includes the City's Golf Course, Airport, and many other landscape irrigation sites. Recycled water also provides fire protection for 22 commercial/industrial buildings.

All of the sewage generated in the City of Livermore is collected and treated at the Livermore Water Reclamation Plant, which is operated and maintained by the Division. The treated wastewater that is not recycled is sent through the Livermore Amador Valley Water Management Agency (LAVWMA) pipeline for disposal in the San Francisco Bay. Division staff maintains the stormwater and sanitary sewer systems. The Division also administers a number of mandated regulatory requirements, including industrial pretreatment, pollution prevention and stormwater programs.

Gardening on Your Mind?

Plant and tend the perfect landscape for the Tri-Valley region. Explore the Water-Wise Gardening website to find plants best suited for this area, water-saving tips, and more.  Opening page of Water-Wise Gardening website

Keep Sewers Fat-Free

Did you know that Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) are bad not only for your arteries and waistline but for your sewers, too? They may not be toxic, but they will clog your pipes and sewer. During the holiday season and year-round, easily and properly dispose of your FOG by following these simple guidelines:

  • DON'T pour FOG into sink drains or toilets.
  • DON'T use warm water and soap to wash FOG down the drain; it will only cause clogs further on in the sewer system.

DO manage FOG properly.

  • For small amounts of FOG, scrape out or use paper towels to wipe your pans, and then place the FOG or soiled paper towels in your Food Scrap pail. You can also pour cooled FOG into an old paper milk or ice cream carton, let harden and then place it in your green (organics) cart.
  • For large amounts of FOG, such as used oil from a turkey fryer, collect cooled oil in a sealable container and take it to the Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Livermore. Please note that State Regulations limit the amount of waste you may transport to 15 gallons of liquid waste (refers to the actual contents of the containers, not the container size), or 125lbs solid waste. Individual items/containers must be no larger than 5 gallons or weigh no more than 50lbs

For more information on the proper disposal of Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG):

No Drugs Down the Drain

While some pharmaceuticals enter the environment via normal human and livestock excretion into sewer systems or waterways, much enters the environment via direct disposal, such as having been flushed down the toilet or poured down the drain. While wastewater treatment does remove and reduce some types of pharmaceuticals, wastewater plants are designed to treat human and biological waste, not complex pharmaceutical chemicals. Because some aquatic species have shown sensitivity to the low levels of medications that do pass through treatment plants, the more medication we can prevent from going down the drain, the better. Find out more about Options for Proper Drug Disposal.

Be Mercury Free

Mercury is toxic and can cause damage to the nervous system, brain, kidneys and immune systems in humans and animals. Bring your mercury thermometers to the City of Livermore Water Reclamation Plant at 101 W. Jack London Blvd., Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM and exchange them for new mercury-free ones -- at no cost to you! Have questions or need more information? Contact the Water Resources Division at 960-8100.