O’Connor Tract Co-operative Water Company is a non-profit organization founded on January 31, 1921, to supply water to certain areas of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park. The Company serves 343 connections, of which 37 are metered apartments. Here is a map of the service area.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why is the water in a drinking glass sometimes white?

The cold water being pumped up by the well pumps holds more dissolved oxygen than the warmer water being pumped into our distribution system. Pressurized water holds more oxygen than non-pressurized water. When the warmer, non-pressurized water is released into the atmosphere, the dissolved oxygen comes out of solution in the form of bubbles. more...