Board of Directors

PG&E Power Shutoff Hits District Facilities; 16 Interns Join Summer Program

General Manager Murphy reported proactive response to a PG&E public safety power shutoff affecting Kirker Pass facilities and highlighted an expanded summer internship program with 16 college and high school students.

Why it matters: The district's advance coordination with PG&E prevented service interruptions during the power shutoff, while expanded school partnerships signal growing workforce pipeline investment.

CCWD Meets All Drinking Water Standards, Braces for Doubled Federal Reporting Mandate

The district achieved 100% compliance with state and federal drinking water standards in 2025, confirmed no lead service lines exist, and is preparing for EPA's 2027 requirement to issue two consumer confidence reports annually.

Why it matters: New EPA rules will double reporting frequency and add translation, lead data, and accessibility requirements—all without new funding—while the district split its single report into five utility-specific reports to serve retail partners.

District Monitors Water Rights Fight, Golden Mussel Bills, and New State Software Tax

Staff briefed the board on a $351 billion state budget, failed water rights legislation, active golden mussel and water affordability bills, and federal funding for canal replacement.

Why it matters: Multiple pending bills could create new compliance costs, shift wildfire liability, or unlock funding for the district's canal replacement program and water affordability efforts.

Board Greenlights Nearly $4M in Water Treatment and Pump Station Contracts

Board approved design and construction contracts totaling approximately $3.9 million for water quality instrumentation, treatment plant design, and pump station power upgrades.

Why it matters: These multi-year capital investments ensure the district can continue meeting state and federal water quality regulations while maintaining reliable service to 550,000 customers.

CCWD Teams Earn Second and Third at National Water Industry Competition

AWWA Cal-Nevada Section recognized CCWD's pipe-tapping and Top Ops teams for their second- and third-place finishes at the 2026 Water Conference of the West in San Diego.

Why it matters: National competition results demonstrate the operational expertise and training investment of the district's 550,000-customer water system workforce.

Martinez Reports Carpenters Union Meeting on Canal Replacement Project Labor Agreements

Vice President Martinez met with carpenters union representative Chris Palomo about potential project labor agreements for the upcoming canal replacement program.

Why it matters: The carpenters union, which left building trades in the county, wants to ensure it is included in any future PLA negotiations for the canal replacement project.

Board Bids Farewell to District Secretary Sepulveda After Five Years of Service

Multiple directors thanked District Secretary Veronica Sepulveda at her final board meeting after five years with CCWD.

72-Hour Emergency Response Restores Water to 1,000 Customers After Major Main Break

A 16-inch asbestos cement water main ruptured at Clayton and Matheson roads in Concord, leaving about 1,000 customers without water for 21 hours over the weekend of June 18-21.

Why it matters: The incident exposed infrastructure resiliency questions about aging asbestos cement mains; CCWD is conducting a thorough after-action assessment that will go to a future committee.