The best way to save water is by reducing your outdoor irrigation. However, after years of drought, many Livermore trees are feeling stressed. Trees provide many benefits to our community and take decades to replace, so we do not want to lose them! Check out our tree care tips so you can make sure your trees have enough water, even if you have reduced irrigation for the rest of your yard.

Shorter days mean shorter irrigation times. If you’re still using your summer irrigation schedule, dial it back now. Although autumn weather can be warm, evening temperatures drop rapidly—decreasing the need for water. Once the winter rain begins, remember to turn off your irrigation system completely.

Make watering easier: Install a smart irrigation controller that automatically adjusts your yard's watering schedule based on local weather reports. You'll save water, money, and the hassle of remembering to adjust your controller. You can even receive a $75 rebate from Livermore Municipal Water!

Above: Water Distribution Operator Ryan flushes water from a fire hydrant. The water flows into an open manhole, where it will be treated at the Livermore Water Reclamation Plant and transformed into recycled water.

Livermore Municipal Water takes pride in providing you with safe and reliable water service—and in its dedicated employees! We're taking you behind the scenes to meet the workers who keep northern and eastern Livermore thriving.

Today we are highlighting Water Distribution Operator Ryan. After working in plumbing and construction, Ryan transitioned into the drinking water industry six years ago. He started at Livermore Municipal Water as a trainee but quickly moved up the ranks to become a Level 3 Operator.

Water Distribution Operators are responsible for maintaining Livermore Municipal Water's infrastructure, including the fire hydrants in your neighborhood. Every fall, Ryan and his coworkers flush out these hydrants to ensure they are ready for the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department to use. Livermore Municipal Water has over 1,700 hydrants, so this is no small task!

Ryan loves to teach residents about their water system, so if you see him working in your neighborhood, stop to say hello!

Dive into the Wondrous World of Water

Have you ever wondered where your water comes from and what is being done to ensure Livermore has a reliable water supply in the future? The Tri-Valley's water agencies have launched www.trivalleywater.org, a new website focused on our region’s water supply.  

This site explains current supply challenges and potential new water sources that are currently being explored, such as the Sites Reservoir Project, the Delta Conveyance Project, expanding Los Vaqueros Reservoir, potable reuse, and desalination.