About US

As leaders in the wastewater industry, Ironhouse protects the public safety of more than 47,000 residents and businesses in the City of Oakley and unincorporated Bethel Island. We were established in 1945 to safeguard our local natural resources and have been providing a valuable public service ever since. The District maintains more than 15,000 connections, an advanced water recycling facility, and Jersey Island.

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Water Recycling Facility

Handling 4.3 millions of gallons of water a day is tough...but this state-of-the-art facility is equipped for the task. On the surface, Ironhouse's state-of-the-art Water Recycling Facility looks like a simple collection of buildings and structures, but hidden behind these walls is a complex of piping and processes designed to turn the wastewater our communities generate into a product that is safe to return to the environment and safe to reuse for irrigation.

Board of Directors

A five-member Board of Directors governs Ironhouse. Board meetings are open to the public. Follow the link to learn more about Board meetings and processes, how to become a Board member and more.

District Transparency

Ironhouse is committed to community trust through openness and transparency in government. For information about our policies and operations, click the link above.

History

Ironhouse has come a long way since July 2, 1945, when our District’s founders approached the county supervisors with a vision for better sanitation services for the then-rural township Oakley. Follow the link to learn the full story.

Newsroom

We value keeping the community updated and informed. Click the link above to subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, read press releases and view multimedia.

Awards and Certificates

Ironhouse has received numerous environmental awards over the years. Follow the link to see the full list of awards, certifications and accolades.

District Boundaries & Sphere of Influence

Click the link above to view our boundaries and sphere of influence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? See our most asked questions at the link above.

Contact Us

Keep in touch! Get in contact with the District at the link above.

Management & Staff

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Professional Affiliations

Professional affiliations help us promote stewardship in the wastewater industry. Find links to our professional affiliates at the link above.

Facilities

With a capacity to treat up to 4.3 millions of gallons of water a day , Ironhouse's state-of-the-art Water Recycling Facility (WRF) looks like a simple collection of buildings and structures, but hidden behind these walls is a complex of piping and processes designed to turn the wastewater our communities generate into a product that is safe to return to the environment and safe to reuse for irrigation.