August 27th Newark Discolored Water Incident On Friday, August 27th, shortly before noon, water flow changes in the Newark area resulted in numerous customer reports of discolored water.  Customers most affected appeared to be located in the vicinity of Cedar Boulevard and Thornton Boulevard.   The discoloration was the result of ...  MORE INFO Newark Customers May Experience Temporary Water Discoloration If you are an ACWD customer living in Newark, you may experience temporary, harmless discolored water episodes through September due to recent improvements made to the water production and delivery system in your area. During these episodes, your water will be perfectly safe to drink and will contin...  MORE INFO "Smart" Irrigation Controller Rebate Program SAVE WATER, ENERGY, TIME AND MONEY! Install a "Smart" controller and get a rebate of up to $300 - $900* per controller.  ACWD is launching a new program for business and large landscape customers that replaces their existing conventional irrigati...  MORE INFO Bay Friendly Landscaping Conference September 17th. 8:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Event Center in San Francisco.  The 2010 Bay-Friendly Landscape Conference and Marketplace will feature interactive sessions, professional networking, and a marketplace of cutting-edge technologies and produ...  MORE INFO FREE Water Conservation Programs, Classes, and Workshops FREE Green House Calls, FREE Water Efficient Drip Irrigation Classes, and FREE Bay-Friendly Gardening Workshops are all on tap this summer and fall to help you save water in your home, yard, and garden.  For information about these opportunities, click ...  MORE INFO Summer 2010 Issue of ACWD Aqueduct Now Available The latest issue of our customer newsletter, the ACWD Aqueduct, is currently being mailed to rate payers in our service area. This issue contains articles on the new "20 by 2020" water conservation law, 2010-2011 budget highlights, Alameda Creek fish passage facilities, water conservation workshops ...  MORE INFO