East Bay Municipal Utility District: Utility Account Brief

Executive overview

Key findings

US$2.86 billion: Water System capital cash expenditures projected for FY 2026–FY 2030; a further US$496 million for wastewater

US$979 million: District operating revenue in FY 2026 (audited), against operating expense of US$659 million

US$3.7 billion: long-term debt at June 30, 2026, up 8% in a year; 49% of planned water capital is to be bond-funded

About 4,200 miles: distribution pipe, with 26.0 miles replaced in FY 2026 (25.4 in FY 2025) and up to 30 miles a year targeted by FY 2029

Buyer relevance

Who the report is for

Construction and design-build contractors

Prepare for the Central Reservoir design-build procurement and the pipe renewal bids behind a target of up to 30 miles a year by FY 2029.

Pipe, materials and equipment suppliers

See the 2026 supply awards, from US$45,945,465 of backfill to US$10,859,810 of brass fittings, and the US$70,000 formal bid threshold.

Engineering consultants and owner advisors

Track owner-advisor roles on dewatering and Central Reservoir, and the nutrient and relicensing work ahead.

Technology and control-system vendors

Review 2026 purchases in leak detection, pressure monitoring, SCADA and control system security, and the open question of district-wide AMI.

Decision scope

Questions answered

How large is EBMUD's capital program?

US$2.86 billion of Water System capital spending is projected for FY 2026 to FY 2030, with a further US$496 million for wastewater.

When does EBMUD require a formal bid?

Purchases over US$70,000 go to formal bid posted at ebmud.com; purchases from US$10,000 to US$70,000 can be made on quotes.

What is the next large construction procurement?

The Central Reservoir Replacement, with an owner advisor worth up to US$9,216,911 recommended in September 2026 and the design-build contract expected in July 2027.

How is the capital program funded?

Water capital is planned at 49% bond proceeds, 40% revenues and 11% reimbursements and grants for FY 2026 to FY 2030.

Inside the report

Inside the complete report

1. The Account at a Glance

2. Organisation and Decision-Making

3. Financial Position

4. Priorities and Pressures

5. How East Bay Municipal Utility District Buys

6. Opportunity Register

7. Commercial Priorities: Where to Focus First

8. Watch List: What to Monitor and What to Do

Source Register

Public preview

What to watch next

FY 2028–FY 2029 budget (spring 2027)

Sets capital priorities and rates; FY 2027 revenues were projected below budget.

Central Reservoir design-build procurement

First major progressive design-build; contract expected July 2027.

Board agendas and action summaries

Board awards appear with vendor and amount.

Nutrients Master Plan Update

Could add treatment capital at the main plant.

Landscape brief page with a table listing EBMUD projects such as Central Reservoir Replacement, pipe renewal and treatment plant upgrades, with status, stage, contractors, supplier categories, next milestone and how to access. — Sample page · page 7 of 11
Opportunity register: EBMUD projects by status, stage, existing contractors, supplier categories and route in.

Included

What you receive

The complete PDF report: 11 pages, 9 sections, 6 tables and a register of 18 sources.

This edition

November 2026, First edition.

Evidence & method

Evidence and method

The brief draws on EBMUD's 2026 water and wastewater bond Official Statements and FY 2026 audited statements, its 2026 Board action summaries, agendas and staff reports, and its vendor and contract equity pages. It also uses project pages, a contractor announcement and state and regional regulatory records.

Sources

18 sources, listed in the report's source register. Evidence current to 6 November 2026. Principal data periods: FY 2026 audited results (year ended June 30, 2026); FY 2026–FY 2030 capital forecast. Project, procurement and Board award status checked against public sources on November 6, 2026. All currency is US dollars (US$)..

Lead analyst

Robert C. Brears

Founder, Our Future Water Intelligence

Robert C. Brears is a water-security specialist and author whose work examines utility governance, infrastructure investment, climate resilience and long-term water-system change for executive and policy audiences.

Decision-focused utility intelligence
Published water-policy author
Evidence-grounded system analysis

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