AWWA INF52164

The East Bay Municipal Utility District of Oakland, California, owns and operates 26 open-cut reservoirs within its water distribution system. The oldest was constructed in 1884 and the newest in 1992. The purpose of this paper is to explain the development of the methodology for the improvement of the District's open-cut water distribution reservoirs. The proposed rehabilitation work required for each reservoir with corresponding cost estimates is prioritized based on improving water quality, worker safety, and water distribution reliability. District operations, maintenance, and the various regulatory agencies' requirements are also considered. Includes tables.