Services and Benefits

The number and types of services EID provides have evolved to meet the demands of a growing, diverse population and to adhere to everchanging, more strict regulatory requirements.

Treat and deliver water

• 42,902 accounts, 1,245 miles of pipeline, 50 miles of canals and ditches, 5 treatment plants, 38 potable water storage reservoirs/ tanks, 42 pump stations

Collect and treat wastewater

• 24,342 accounts, 560 miles of pipeline and force mains,
  4 treatment plants, 64 lift stations

Produce and distribute recycled water for landscape irrigation

• 5,635 accounts, 54 miles of pipeline, 2 treatment plants,
  5 storage reservoirs/tanks, 5 pump stations

Generate hydroelectric and solar power

• Every year, EID’s 21-megawatt hydroelectric power plant accounts for $6 million to $10 million in revenue.
• EID’s 1-megawatt solar facility saves up to $250,000 a year on the District’s electricity bills and helps keep the lights on in California.

Use energy efficiently

• Membership in PG&E’s energy efficient, demand-reduction programs saves $250,000 to $300,000 each year on EID’s electricity bills and frees up energy for the state’s grid during peak-use times.

Partner with customers through water conservation initiatives

• Water-efficient irrigation systems for homes, businesses, and agriculture save an average of more than 2,000 acre-feet of water per year.

Work to perfect and secure water rights

• With the county, pursuing the rights to an additional 40,000 acre-feet of water

Manage recreation sites at Sly Park and along the Project 184 water delivery system

• Jenkinson Lake, Silver Lake campground and boat launch, Caples Lake boat launch, Forebay Reservoir