Street sweeping is an important pollution prevention function provided in our communities. It is required under State and Federal regulations related to the Clean Water Act. State stormwater regulations also require street sweeping as a component of our agency’s wastewater service programs in Antioch, Bay Point, and Pittsburg.

All buildings, both residential and commercial, located within the Delta Diablo (District) service area are required to hook up to the public sewer, provided that one is available within 300 feet of the plumbing system of the premises.  Prior to hooking up a sewer or premises, approval and a permit must be obtained from the District.  Below is a map of the District’s facilities showing the…

Many homeowners may be surprised to know that pouring fats, oils, and grease down the kitchen drain can cause costly, unpleasant sewer blockages.  It also impacts on the environment when these spills overflow into storm drains and end up directly into the Bay-Delta estuary damaging local fish and wildlife habitat.

Toilets are not trashcans