Tiny aquatic invaders have pulled the plug on this year’s boating season as a public utility agency serving the eastern Bay Area works to make sure they stay out of the drinking water.
The East Bay Municipal Utility District, which provides drinking water for 1.4 million customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, announced Wednesday that it will keep boat launches closed to private vessels for the 2025 season due to the spread of the golden mussel.
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