For Immediate Release: Zone 7 Board of Directors to Begin Public Review of Wholesale Treated Water Rates
Livermore, CA (August 12, 2026) – Zone 7 Water Agency's Board of Directors will begin a series of public meetings this August to review wholesale treated water rates for calendar years 2027 through 2030. The public process will provide opportunities for residents, businesses, and other interested stakeholders to learn about the factors influencing wholesale water rates and provide public comment before the Board considers adoption of the new rates.
Zone 7's wholesale treated water rates are established through a comprehensive rate study and public review process. The review helps ensure rates continue to support the reliable delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water while funding the infrastructure, operations, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and long-term investments needed to serve the Tri-Valley community.
The proposed rate study will evaluate wholesale treated water rates for 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030.
Public Meeting Schedule
Wednesday, August 12, 6 p.m.
Board Workshop – Rate Discussion
Wednesday, September 16, 7 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting – Rate Discussion
Wednesday, October 21, 7 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting – Proposed Rate Adoption
All meetings are open to the public and will be held at the Zone 7 Water Agency Administration Building, 100 North Canyons Parkway in Livermore. Members of the public are encouraged to participate and share comments throughout the process. Meeting agendas and participation information will be posted in advance of each meeting on the Agency's website.
Zone 7 Board Meetings can also be viewed Live on Comcast Channel 29., AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, and streamed live at tv29live.org. The recorded meeting is repeated throughout the week on Channel 29. For rebroadcasts, check the schedule here. Those without access to Comcast cable can watch recordings of the Zone 7 Meetings using Video on Demand services found here.
For the latest information, visit zone7waterca.gov, subscribe to the Agency's e-newsletter, or contact Zone 7 Water Agency at (925) 454-5000.
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About Zone 7 Water
Zone 7 Water Agency is one of the 10 active zones of the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. The District was established by the State Legislature in October 1949 to solve problems of flooding, drainage, channel erosion and water supply and conservation in Alameda County. In 1957, by popular vote, Zone 7 became a special district governed by a seven-member board of directors. Along with flood protection, Zone 7 supplies water to all eastern Alameda County, a population of approximately 270,000 residents. Treated water is sold wholesale to local retailers, including the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton, the Dublin San Ramon Services District, and the California Water Service Company. Zone 7 also distributes untreated water to local agriculture operations and golf courses.
