Central Contra Costa Sanitary District

We're proud to share that Central San has been recognized with the 2024 Distinguished Contributions Award from the California Association of Science Educators (CASE). We're thankful to CASE for this honor and to the incredible teachers of central Contra Costa County who have welcomed us into their classrooms and made this possible. Read more about how Central San is using our wastewater system to teach science and engineering for students of all ages: https://lnkd.in/geEBS_7A #wastewater #science #engineering #education

Recent news headlines have been sounding the alarm about “forever” chemicals called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Across California, local governments and public agencies face a growing need to educate and inform the communities we serve about these troublesome pollutants and how they impact our health and environment. Join us for our next Power Lunch Webinar hosted by Alyssa Downs, Manager of Communications at California Association of Sanitation Agencies, and Emily E Barnett, Communications and Government Relations Manager of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. NAVIGATING PFAS: DATA-DRIVEN COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES FOR PUBLIC AGENCIES, on Tuesday, November 19 at 11 a.m. will equip you with the necessary knowledge and tools to communicate effectively about this pressing issue. If you work for a fire, airport, water, or wastewater district, you likely already feel the urgency to create a PFAS communications strategy. Key Take-Aways: ? Delve into the results of state-wide surveys regarding public awareness and concerns about PFAS. Understand what the public knows, what they fear, and where there are gaps in understanding. ? Learn best practices for communicating complex environmental issues like PFAS to the public. ? Explore the new toolkit, including infographics, videos, and social media content, learning how to implement these tools effectively in your communication strategies. Session info + registration at https://lnkd.in/gyU7nQve

We’re hiring! Central San offers well-paid, six-month internships for college/vocational students and recent grads. Gain hands-on experience and explore career opportunities while providing meaningful service to our community. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, visit: https://lnkd.in/geK4UAqB #internships #wastewater

Happy Water Professionals Appreciation Week! This week we celebrate all the people working to ensure safe and reliable water, wastewater, and recycled water services in California—including our own incredible team here at Central San! #CAWaterWeek #WorkForWater ?

We’re very proud to share that Central San was recently honored with the Peak Performance Award - Platinum 26 from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), recognizing our 26 consecutive years of 100% permit compliance.?Our team works hard 24/7/365 to protect public health and the environment. Congratulations to all on this remarkable achievement!

Thanks to everyone who joined our “Go with the Flow” bicycle tour last weekend! We had a wonderful ride along the scenic Iron Horse Trail while learning about the wastewater infrastructure beneath our wheels. ??♂??? #wastewater #infrastructure #cycling #gowiththeflow #tours

Congratulations, Carl!

Every year we celebrate businesses and individuals in our community who have shown their commitment to using recycled water and conserving our precious water resources. Congratulations to our 2024 Recycled Water Champions! ?????? Recycled Water Business Champion: Contra Costa Topsoil, Inc. Recycled Water Citizen Champion: Harry Young #recycledwater #water #conservation #sustainability

We’re #hiring a new Chemist I/II in Martinez, California. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We had a great time celebrating our 2024 #PollutionPrevention Award Winners at the 16th Annual Leadership in Sustainability Awards Gala with Sustainable Contra Costa! We’re proud to commend this year’s honorees who are going the extra mile to help prevent pollution and protect our environment. ?????? Pollution Prevention Award Winner: Kinja Sushi Pollution Prevention Partner: Kimberly Taugher, Professor of Biology and Environmental Science, Diablo Valley College?