Leadership Fremont Session 2

Session 2 of the Leadership Fremont 2027 cohort happened on Thursday, October 15, 2027. The class met at the ACWD Water Treatment Plant #2 in the morning. They then met at the Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station on Boyce Road after lunch.

The Alameda County Water District (ACWD) Water Treatment Plant No. 2, located at 42436 Mission Boulevard near Interstate 680 in Fremont, has been a vital part of the Tri-City area's water infrastructure since opening in 1993. The facility treats water delivered through the South Bay Aqueduct using advanced ozone disinfection, filtration, and purification processes to provide safe, high-quality drinking water. With the capacity to sustainably produce approximately 26 million gallons of treated water per day, the plant plays an essential role in ensuring a reliable water supply for residents and businesses throughout Fremont, Newark, and Union City.

The Fremont Recycling & Transfer, located at 41149 Boyce Road in Fremont, is a major waste management and recycling facility serving Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Owned and operated by BLT Enterprises, the facility provides residential and commercial recycling, solid waste disposal, and household hazardous waste management services. Its advanced Material Recovery Facility processes recyclable materials, while its transfer operations consolidate waste for efficient transportation to landfills. Featuring a solar-powered recycling operation, the facility plays an important role in reducing landfill waste, promoting environmental sustainability, and supporting responsible waste management throughout the Tri-City community.

Leadership Fremont students also heard from several nonprofit groups.