Newsletters
Fall 2025
| USD’s AAA Credit Rating Budget in Brief Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Service Rates PFAS – The Uninvited Guest Keep All Wipes Out of Your Pipes Never Flush Pet Waste Sewer Lateral Information for Homeowners – Watch Our Video | |
Fall 2024
| Algal Blooms in SF Bay: USD’s Plant Upgrade Includes Nutrient Reduction Budget in Brief Fiscal Year 2025 Sewer Service Rates USD Evaluates Energy Alternatives Never Pour Garden Chemicals Down Drains USD Monitors the Cost of Recycled Water USD’s Fifth-Grade Classroom Outreach: Educating to Stop Pollution at its Source | |
Fall 2023
| USD’s Plant Upgrade Improves Water Quality Budget in Brief Fiscal Year 2024 Sewer Service Rates East Bay Dischargers Authority: Regional Partners Protect the Bay Keep Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Out of Your Drains! Sewer Lateral Questions? Watch Our Video for Useful Information Want more Information? See our In Depth web page | |
Fall 2022
USD’s ETSU Projects Begin | |
Fall 2021
Breaking Ground on the Future: USD’s ETSU Projects Budget in Brief Avoid Sticky Situations: Keep Starches Out of Your Drains | |
Fall 2020
Residential Rate Increases Collection Postponed | |
Fall 2019
Managing Nutrients in the San Francisco Bay Budget in Brief USD’s Enhanced Treatment and Site Upgrades Projects Easy Ways to Protect Your Sewer and the Environment Sewer Lateral Questions? Watch Our Video for Useful Information | |
Fall 2018
USD’s 100th Birthday: Celebrating a Century of Service Budget in Brief Pollution Prevention Tips Did You Know? Interesting Facts About USD Find USD on Facebook and Twitter Is Your Sewer Lateral Healthy? Take a Look with a Video Inspection | |
Fall 2017
Master Planning: USD Prepares for the Future Budget in Brief Join Our 100th Birthday Celebration at our Centennial Open House Did You Know? Environmental Tips Sewer Problems? Call USD at (510) 477-7500 “Like” USD on Facebook Keep Your Sewer Lateral Healthy and Save Money | |
Spring 2016
USD Considers The Future of Recycled Water Trenchless Technology Reduces Impacts to Customers Budget in Brief Keep Your Sewer Lateral Healthy and Save Money Did You Know? Environmental Tips | |
Spring 2015
USD’s New Cogeneration Facility Treatment Plant Open House Budget in Brief Caring For Your Sewer Lateral Did You Know? | |
Autumn 2013
USD – A Public Utility Board Responsibilities and Meetings Where Does Treated Wastewater Go? USD’s Laboratory Staff USD’s Mechanics and Electricians How USD Protects Public Health – You Can Help! | |
Autumn 2012
USD’s New Solar Facility Infrastructure Projects Plant Operators Serve The Tri-Cities 24/7/365 Award-Winning Training Program Street Markings – What They Mean | |
Spring 2011
USD Doubles Up On Top Honors What In The World Is This? Plant Tours Taking Care Of Your Sewer Lateral USD Green Projects | |
Autumn 2009
USD Stays Lean, Goes Green Capital Projects Protect Your Infrastructure USD’s Budget: Low Rates, Great Value Green Projects and Activities | |
Autumn 2008
Sewers Are In The News USD’s Environmental Compliance Team What Happens To Wastewater? Safe Medicine Disposal What’s On Our Website | |
Autumn 2007
Hayward Marsh: Wetlands From Wastewater USD’s Labor-Management Partnership What It Takes To Treat Wastewater Getting Ready For Emergencies How You Can Help The Environment | |
Winter 2007
USD’s Statewide Award Operations and Maintenance Teams Pollution Prevention Program Value For Your Utility Dollars About Our Fees Less-Toxic Pest Control | |
Spring 2005
The Quiet Utility USD’s Classroom Education Programs Collection Services Teams USD’s Mission: Being Accomplished Keep Grease Out Of Your Sewer Line | |