NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Essential Workers During Holidays Include West County Wastewater Staff
December 22, 2025 (Richmond, CA). When you think of emergency working crews, people often think of the police, fire, and other emergency medical services. West County Wastewater, (WCW) located in Richmond, California, reminds the West [...]
WCW Now Offers Electric Vehicle Charging!
As part of WCW's Clean & Green Sustainability Project, one dual-port ChargePoint electric vehicle (EV) charging station has been installed in the parking lot of the administrative building, located at 2910 Hilltop Drive in Richmond. [...]
Check out the latest news from WCW!
Read the 2025 Summer/Fall Edition 8 of The Lateral, WCW's community newsletter HERE
The Latest in WCW’s Women in Wastewater Series
Our latest Women in Wastewater profile shines the spotlight on Communications Program Manager, Kate Gibbs. Read all about how Kate came to West County Wastewater and about her important work in Communications. Read this latest [...]
WASTEWATER 101
NORTH RICHMOND LIVING LEVEE PROJECT
ABOUT WEST COUNTY WASTEWATER
West County Wastewater (WCW) protects public health and our natural surroundings by safely and responsibly collecting, treating and disposing of wastewater. We are devoted to the community we serve and the environment in which we live, working tirelessly to keep both healthy and safe. Our team is dedicated to service, innovation, collaboration and sustainability.
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We serve approximately 34,000 residences and 900 commercial and industrial businesses, with a total population of approximately 100,000 in the following areas: |
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Tara Hills |
Richmond East Richmond Heights |
City of Pinole |
El Sobrante Rollingwood Bayview Parts of the unincorporated county |
WCW FACTS:
ABOUT WEST COUNTY WASTEWATER
West County Wastewater (WCW) protects public health and our natural surroundings by safely and responsibly collecting, treating, and disposing of wastewater. We are devoted to the community we serve and the environment in which we live, working tirelessly to keep both healthy and safe. Our team is dedicated to service, innovation, collaboration and sustainability.
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We serve approximately 34,000 residences and 900 commercial and industrial businesses, with a total population of approximately 100,000 in the following areas: |
City of San Pablo Tara Hills |
Richmond East Richmond Heights |
City of Pinole |
El Sobrante Rollingwood Bayview Parts of the unincorporated county |
WCW FACTS:
Founded in December 1921 to protect and serve the public health of the community through the construction and maintenance of a sewer system.
Service area covers 16.9 square miles.
Operation includes sewage collection, treatment and disposal.
Collaborates with a variety of local agencies and neighboring communities, as well as participates in the West County Agency, a joint powers authority, for the purpose of maintaining sewage and sludge disposal facilities.
Founded in December 1921 to protect and serve the public health of the community through the construction and maintenance of a sewer system.
Service area covers 16.9 square miles.
Operation includes sewage collection, treatment and disposal.
Collaborates with a variety of local agencies and neighboring communities, as well as participates in the West County Agency, a joint powers authority, for the purpose of maintaining sewage and sludge disposal facilities.
SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK
West County Wastewater, a publicly owned utility, operates and maintains the public sanitary sewer system in your area. WCW provides 24-hour response to emergencies within its service boundaries. Your comments and suggestions for improvement are encouraged and welcomed. Your feedback will be used to improve the quality of service in the future.
Thank you for your feedback!
