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October 5, 2018
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Join Us for a Flood Preparedness Open House

Zone 7 invites you to attend a flood preparedness open house from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Zone 7 administration office located in Livermore, 100 North Canyons Parkway.
 
October 20-26, 2018 is California Flood Preparedness Week, and Zone 7 is part of a statewide effort to increase public awareness about flood threats, along with how to prepare for a flood and plan for recovery.
 
Zone 7's open house will have various displays and information about what you can do to be flood-prepared, along with what Zone 7 is doing to prepare its regional flood-protection system.

  • For information on where to get sandbags, and on other flood safety tips and resources, go to Zone 7's flood preparedness web page by clicking here.
  • To view the state's flood preparedness website, click here.

Board to Consider Water Rates & Fees

The Zone 7 Board of Directors will be considering various proposed rates and fees at its October 17 Board meeting, including treated water rates for Calendar Year (CY) 2019 – 2022, untreated water rates for CY 2019, and municipal and industrial water connection fees for CY 2019.

The public is welcome to attend the meeting to provide comments on the proposed water rates. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Zone 7 administration office at 100 North Canyons Parkway in Livermore. Board president Angela Ramirez Holmes also encourages the public to email the board with any questions at BoardofDirectors@zone7water.com.

The Board will consider approval of the Treated Water Rates for CY 2019 through 2022.  The scenarios before the board will result on an average household paying an additional $1.95 per month in CY 2019 to $2.31 per month in CY 2022.    

Zone 7 is committed to providing a reliable supply of high-quality water in a fiscally responsible way. More information on the public presentation is provided here: http://www.zone7water.com/images/pdf_docs/water_rates/tri-valley_water_presentation_8-29-18.pdf

Del Valle Water Treatment Plant Ozonation Project Construction Progress

As of September 30, 2018, the Del Valle Water Treatment Plant Ozonation Project construction is approximately 15% complete and on schedule to be completed by early 2020.

The Del Valle Water Treatment Plant Ozonation Project will add raw water ozonation to the existing treatment process at the plant. The ozonation facilities are a major upgrade to Zone 7’s water treatment facilities and will allow Zone 7 to successfully eliminate taste and odor issues that have become a recurring problem in warm summer months due to algal blooms in source water supplies. The new ozonation facilities will also help to protect public health by addressing increasing concerns about the detection of cyanotoxins in Lake Del Valle. In addition to improving water quality, the project will also improve production reliability at the plant.


The ozone contactor structure floor slab is complete, and forms are set for the first of several concrete wall pours. The ozone contactor is where the ozone will be applied to incoming water.


Forms for the chlorine contact pipeline vault are being set, and the subgrade is ready for rebar placement. Construction of the 72-inch diameter chlorine contact pipeline is in progress, with 120 feet of the 580 feet length already completed as of October 1, 2018.

Upcoming Meetings:

Board of Directors Meeting 

Date: Wed., Oct. 17, 2018, 7 p.m.
Where: Zone 7 Water Agency, 100 North Canyons Parkway, Livermore  

Flood Preparedness Open House

Date: Tues., Oct. 23, 2018, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Zone 7 Water Agency, 100 North Canyons Parkway, Livermore

November Board Meeting Date Change

Please note that the November Board meeting will be held on November 14, 2018 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Reminder:

Adjust Outdoor Irrigation Settings for Fall Weather! 

Temperatures are cooling and rain is in the forecast - it’s time to check your automatic outdoor irrigation systems and scale back your watering schedules. You can check the moisture level in your soil by simply digging around with a screwdriver – if the dirt sticks together, you probably don’t need to water. If the dirt dry and crumbly, your plants may need a drink. As always, turn off all irrigation systems when it’s raining!

Conservation

The Tri-Valley Water-Wise Gardening website provides water-efficiency tips for landscaping and gardening based on climate and other factors specific to our region. To learn more, visit http://www.trivalleywaterwise.com/.

Check the websites of your local retailer:
- City of Pleasanton
- City of Livermore
- California Water Service Co. - Livermore
- Dublin San Ramon Services District

For rebate information, click here.

Report a Spill or Dumping

Zone 7 owns many flood control channels and creeks in the Cities of Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin, and in unincorporated areas of Eastern Alameda County. If you see a spill or dumping in any waterway, follow the directions below to report it:

1. If a spill is currently happening, call 911.

2. If the situation is not urgent, call: 

  • Zone 7 Administrative offices at (925) 454-5000 during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Water Treatment Plant Operator at (925) 447-6704, ext. 1, during non-business hours
Mission Statement:
Zone 7 Water Agency is committed to providing a reliable supply of high quality water
and an effective flood control system to the Livermore-Amador Valley. In fulfilling our present and future commitments to the community, we will develop and manage the water resources in a fiscally responsible, innovative, proactive, and environmentally sensitive way.

Vision Statement:
To be recognized as the platinum standard water and flood control district in which to live, work and do business by enhancing the quality of life, economic vitality and environmental health of the communities we serve.

Values:
OPEN AND TRANSPARENT -- The Board's meetings and communications shall be open and public, except when the Brown Act authorizes otherwise.
CUSTOMER SERVICE -- Our commitment to the community requires prompt, respectful and courteous relations with our customers, both internal and external, as well as pursuing community partnerships and collaboration with     other area public agencies when beneficial to the public.
INTEGRITY -- We practice the highest ethical standards and maintain open, honest communications at all levels of the organization at all times.
FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE -- We will operate in a productive, cost effective, transparent and efficient manner to ensure sound financial stability.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE -- In carrying out our mission, we are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the environment while complying with regulations.
INNOVATIVE/PROACTIVE -- We encourage innovation, creativity and ingenuity, seeking constant improvement and keeping up with the latest economical technologies and management practices.
SAFETY -- We are committed to public and employee safety to maintain a healthy work environment.  We work safely and provide safe products and services.
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT -- We foster a respect for diversity, equality, a spirit of performance-based accountability and productivity along with personal and professional growth for all team members so as to achieve excellence through the collective energy that comes from a work environment where each employee can flourish and succeed to their highest potential.
Copyright © 2013 Zone 7 Water Agency, All rights reserved.

Contact Information:
Zone 7 Water Agency, 100 North Canyons Parkway, Livermore, CA 94551
925-454-5000
 
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