General Information

 

The West County Wastewater District has existed for over 87 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 some 120,000 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:

120,243

Number of Employees

53

Current Residential Sewer Rate

$ 190 Per Year

NUMBER OF ACTIVE ACCOUNTS:

Residential

32,603

Commercial

1,167

Industrial

4

COLLECTION SYSTEM:

Sewer Gravity Pipelines:

242.2 Miles

Pumping Stations

18

Force Mains

11.0 Miles

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Permitted Capacity (ADWF):

12.5 MGD

Amount in use (ADWF):

8.0 MGD