News & Announcements
Reminder: WCW Offers Electric Vehicle Charging at Hilltop!
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 [...]
WCW Celebrates Pride Month 2026!
By proclamation from the WCW Board of Directors, WCW proudly celebrates Pride Month 2026!
Prop 218 Hearing Notice Mailed to Property Owners
On March 3, 2026, the WCW Board of Directors set a public hearing date of June 3, 2026, for a new proposed five-year Sewer Service Charge rate plan. The proposed [...]
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.
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 (northern subdivisions)
East Richmond Heights
City of Pinole
(designated sectors)
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.
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.
Operation includes sewage collection, treatment and disposal.
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.
