Diablo Water District Breaking Ground on New Emergency Operations Center by Diablo Water District Apr 14, 2023 Member Submitted News OAKLEY – Diablo Water District understands the urgency for innovating now to be prepared for the future. With a focus on water-resiliency and sustainability in all infrastructure improvements, the District is breaking ground on a new Corporation Yard, which will provide much needed facilities for the District while remaining aligned with the District’s guiding principle of innovation and focus on carbon neutrality. This new facility will bring an Emergency Operations Center to the community. The original building still in use today was predominantly designed for the former water treatment plant and dates to the early 1950s. In addition to being a seismic-resilient building, it will also support a training room and space for inventory of pipes and fittings for timely emergency repairs and daily operational needs. Enhancing these systems and facilities is important to ensuring the protection and efficient use of the resources in our care. The new building will be 100% electric and energy consumption will be 100% offset with onsite solar. The site and building will be built to the highest seismic code and are also designed to LEED Silver standards under the U.S. Green Building Council, which will significantly help meet State climate action goals. The site will also include a community demonstration garden showcasing low water use plants and recycled water. “Through the Board of Directors’ vision, and Diablo Water District’s team effort, we are excited to showcase innovation in action as we celebrate our 70th anniversary of serving this great community,” Dan Muelrath, General Manager. # # # Diablo Water District services more than 43,000 customers in Oakley and surrounding areas. Established in 1953, the District is committed to delivering high-quality water, with a focus on sustainable practices. To learn more, please visit www.diablowater.org.
