West County Wastewater

Protecting public health with wastewater collection and treatment for reuse or disposal in an environmentally responsible, efficient and reliable manner.

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WCW honors Memorial Day by closing our offices and lowering our flags to half-mast in respect for the brave men and women, and their families, who have sacrificed for our safety and freedom. ❤🤍💙

A big "thank you" to our staff who work holiday weekends. 💧🌍

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WCW is proud to honor May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We appreciate and celebrate the traditions, food, history, and stories these cultures bring to our community. 🌺

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Come see about us TOMORROW at the City of Richmond's Pathways to the Future Career & Trades Expo from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.! We'll be set up in the City of Richmond's Auditorium at 403 Civic Center Plaza. #workinwastewater See you there!

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend while celebrating Earth Month? Join the Richmond Green Team 94803, the SPAWNERS, & SOS Richmond for a Creeks & Streets Cleanup!🌍

Hope to C U this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. @ the El Sobrante Library and feel good about being green!💚

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Happy Earth Day from WCW!

We celebrated with staff and board members by taking a walk along what we hope will be the future site of the North Richmond Living Levee. The skies cleared, the birds came out, and Earth showed off all her majestic glory!

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This l🌎🌎ks like fun! See you there! #EarthMonth2026

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Come out and visit us next Thursday at the beautiful San Pablo City Hall where we'll be chatting about working in the wastewater industry! 👷‍♀️#workinginwastewater

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We started the seeding process for our new Digesters today! Seeding is the process of feeding sludge into the digesters —first step in getting them online! We're excited to be cleaner and greener! https://t.co/Lp3qePc3Dc

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We're so proud and lucky to have such an amazing group of women at West County Wastewater! Closing out Women's History Month, but honored to work side-by-side with them every day!

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If you see these trucks, you know you're in West Contra Costa County #westsidebestside

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Our mighty Maintenance Crews keep our sedimentation basins in good working order by performing regular, preventive maintenance! 👏

Rain or shine, those basins and workin' fine! 💧

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We are grateful for the women of WCW every day and celebrate them during March for Women's History Month! 📷
Check out just some of our amazing female leaders in WCW's Women in Wastewater Series at https://t.co/ofST6GhVay 📷

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@CBSudduth, MBA, CPP, Board President of @WestCountyWD will discuss Procurement and Contracting at our inaugural Community Water Careers Academy.

The Community Water Careers Academy is designed for first- and second-year college students to explore career pathways in the water industry. Through eight sessions, participants connect with industry professionals to gain insight into required skills, career entry points, and educational pathways.
The curriculum spans infrastructure, engineering, finance, and utilities management. Students who attend and complete the collaborative capstone project earn valuable hands-on experience and a scholarship.

With a program team like ours, this inaugural academy is built for lasting impact!

#CAwater
#WaterCareers
#WorkforceDevelopment
#WaterIndustry
#UtilitiesManagement
#WaterProfessionals
#CareerPathways
#HigherEducation
#PublicUtilities

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WCW staff gathered together to celebrate Black History Month 2026! Thanks to our amazing staff for sharing their stories, memories, and traditions. ❤️💛💚

Black History is part of American History that we honor every day!

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Dressed for success!

Our amazing crews are working hard during these rainstorms.
Please stay safe during this rainy weather- drive safe, stay dry, and take care of each other!

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A big "thanks" goes out to our staff who are working this holiday weekend!

If you see a sewer overflow in West County, please let us know by calling 510-222-6700 anytime, day or night, including holidays! ❤🤍💙

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WCW was so proud to be in attendance at last evening's Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council (RNCC) celebration of Black History Month, honoring some of Richmond's amazing leaders! #BlackHistoryMonth2026