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Oro Loma Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Posted July 28, 2011

For immediate Release. Contact: Andreea Simion (510) 481-6973

August 7, 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of Oro Loma Sanitary District, making it one of the oldest such districts in California.

The District was established in 1911 to serve a population that was growing as farms and orchards were being subdivided into individual home sites. It encompassed approximately 800 acres north of Hayward. Over the years, Oro Loma has grown to serve residents and businesses in a 13 square mile area. In addition to sewer collection and wastewater treatment, the District provides trash collection and recycling services to its customers.

Oro Loma continues to serve its customers well. It has the lowest sewer service rates in the state, low garbage rates, and has been the recipient of many industry awards. It is also a leader in the use of green energy, making it well-positioned to serve for the next 100 years.

The District will offer free tours of the treatment plant every Wednesday in August 2011. Reservations are required and must be made by the Friday before the requested date. Call (510) 276-4700 during regular business hours, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, to reserve your spot on a tour.

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(orchards.jpg) In 1911, the area around Hayward, though still largely orchards and farms, was being subdivided into individual home sites.
(New Plant.jpg) The Oro Loma wastewater treatment plant was restored in 2007 to treat 20 million gallons of wastewater a day to the highest local, state, and federal standards. Free tours are being offered on Wednesdays throughout August.

Ordinance 39-9

Posted October 7, 2008

The Sanitary Board of the Oro Loma Sanitary District adopted revised Ordinance No. 39-9 at its meeting of October 7, 2008. Revisions to this Ordinance were mandated by recent changes in regulations by the EPA and Regional Water Quality Control Board. Please see the summary for more information on the types of changes made.

Ordinance 37-26

Posted June 3, 2008

At its meeting of June 3, 2008, the Board of Directors reduced residential sewer service rates, effective July 1, 2008. Single Family Dwellings will reduce from $193 per year, to $178; Multiple Family Dwellings will reduce from $178.78 per year, to $178; Mobile Homes/House Trailers and the annual minimum sewer service charge will reduce from $146.58 per year to $145.

Ordinance 35-14

Posted December 18, 2007

At their meeting of December 18, 2007, the Board approved minor changes to Ordinance No. 35, An Ordinance Regulating the Installation and Connection of Sanitary Sewers, Establishing a Permit System, Adopting a Schedule of Fees and Deposits, and Providing Liabilities and Penalties for Violations. The updates included revision of the section on Sewer Upsizing Fees, and minor changes related to backwater prevention system and existing building sewers, as described in the summary of changes. Any questions should be forwarded to the Engineering Department at 510-276-4700.