General Information
The West County Wastewater District has existed for over 88 years for the purpose of protecting and serving the public health of the community through the construction and maintenance of a sewer system. The District's operation includes sewage collection, treatment and disposal, serving approximately 126,000 people. The District also provides contract services to neighboring communities to maintain various local government facilities. The District participates in the West County Agency, a joint powers authority, for the purpose of maintaining effluent and sludge disposal facilities.
GENERAL:
WCWD Founded In:	December 1921
Size of Service Area:	16.9 square miles
Location of Service Area:	West area of Contra Costa County
Estimated Population:	126,114
Number of Employees	54
Current Residential Sewer Rate	$ 226 Per Year
NUMBER OF ACTIVE ACCOUNTS:
Residential	32,603
Commercial	1,167
Industrial	4
COLLECTION SYSTEM:
Sewer Gravity Pipelines:	246.1 Miles
Pumping Stations	18
Force Mains	10.9 Miles
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Permitted Capacity (ADWF):	12.5 MGD
Amount in use (ADWF):	6.6 MGD