EBMUD Wastewater Tour: Saturday 10/4/25, 10am (must be 10yo+)

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

EBMUD Main Wastewater Treatment Plant | Oakland, CA

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Join EBMUD for a free 2hr walking tour of the Main Wastewater Treatment Plant. See what it takes to treat wastewater for 740,000 people.
About this Event

Tickets are available to reserve starting 9/18/25 at exactly 8pm for this 10/4/25 10am tour. (Four tickets maximum per reservation. All attendees need a ticket, attendee name must be provided for each ticket.) Entrance at 2020 Wake Ave., Oakland only.



Tour Website:

https://www.ebmud.com/wastewater/collection-treatment/wastewater-treatment-plant-tours

Join us for a free tour of the award-winning EBMUD Main Wastewater Treatment Plant! This 2hr walking tour gives members of the public a first-hand look at what it takes to remove human waste and other pollutants from millions of gallons of wastewater each day. You will do a lot of walking and learn about the physical and biological processes we use to clean and disinfect wastewater as well as the ways you can help keep our waterways clean.

Safety is EBMUD’s top priority. The treatment plant is an active, fully operational plant with heavy truck traffic. This tour involves walking up and down narrow stairways, walking over uneven ground, and potentially being exposed to strong odors and birds. Sturdy, closed toed shoes are required.


Preview the tour, visit a self-paced online tour:

From the tap to the San Francisco Bay

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/951ee3f1ff624b3f97f2983a5f5d0bcf

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or (510) 287-1651



EBMUD Tour Guidelines and Procedures



· When can I reserve tickets?

Tickets are available to reserve starting 9/18/25 at exactly 8pm for this 10/4/25 10am tour (four tickets maximum per reservation). A limited waitlist is available.

No day-of sign-ups are permitted.

· Are there age restrictions?

Yes. All attendees must be at least 10 years old or older; children 10+ can take the tour if accompanied by an adult. All attendees need their own ticket with their name.

· Where do I park?

Park in the visitor parking area marked with an orange sign. If it’s full, park along the fence near the security check-in/guard booth. Your tour guide will meet the group in the visitor parking lot. There is no need to check in with the security guard.

· When should I arrive?

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour start time to get checked in and sign your waiver.

· Can I come if I can't go up stairs with the group?

No. The group must stay together and standard tours are not designed to accommodate mobility issues. The tour involves 2 hours of walking and climbing stairs.

· Do I have to wear anything special?

You must wear closed toe shoes. Also, the plant can be windy or sunny or cold, so plan layers.

Comfortable, closed-toe shoes need to be worn. No sandals, high heels or open-toed shoes allowed. Any attendee not having the proper footwear will not be allowed to take the tour.

· Can I come if I arrive late, after the tour start time?

No. Attendees who arrive late will not be able to take the tour. The group will be inside the locked facility.

· Do I have to sign anything?

Yes. Upon arrival, all tour attendees must sign a liability release waiver. To read the waiver beforehand, visit our website or click here to download.

· Do I need to bring ID?

Yes. All adults will need to show photo identification to take the tour.

· Can I snack while we walk?

No. Water is allowed but please do not bring in any other food or drink item.

· Can I take photos?

No. Attendees shall not take photographs during the tour.


  • This treatment plant is an active, fully operational plant with heavy truck traffic. Be aware and alert at all times. Stay with the group on one side of the road.


  • Stay out of barricaded and/or construction areas.


  • EBMUD reserves the right to cancel tours. If a tour is cancelled, we will try to notify you at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled tour.


All participants should wash or disinfect their hands immediately following the tour and before eating.


If you have any questions prior to the tour, please contact [email protected] or (510) 287-1651

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EBMUD Main Wastewater Treatment Plant, 2020 Wake Avenue, Oakland, United States

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