FOLEY, Ala. (Nov. 10, 2026) – Riviera Utilities celebrated the dedication and commissioning of the new Robert D. “Bob” Schreiber Water Treatment Facility on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 120-B County Road 20 in Foley. The facility honors Schreiber's nearly two decades of service on the Riviera Utilities Board of Directors and his lasting contributions to the utility and the Baldwin County community.
The new facility represents a significant investment in Riviera Utilities' water infrastructure, designed to improve operational safety, enhance water quality monitoring, and meet the needs of a rapidly growing service area.
The facility's first phase, commissioned this fall, provides a treatment capacity of 4.1 million gallons per day. Planned expansions will increase capacity to 6.3 million gallons per day in spring 2027 and ultimately 11.1 million gallons per day by spring 2035.
In addition to increased capacity, the facility introduces several operational improvements. New chemical treatment systems eliminate the use of chlorine gas and caustic soda, reducing handling risks for employees. Advanced monitoring technology measures incoming water flow and records water quality readings throughout the treatment process. An onsite laboratory will reduce testing delays, while housing Water Operations personnel at the facility will allow for faster response times to equipment issues.
The facility is named in recognition of Schreiber's decades of public service and leadership. A retired U.S. Marine Corps Naval Aviator with more than 20 years of military service, Schreiber later settled in Foley, where he served approximately 16 years on the Foley City Council and worked as an educator in Elberta.
During his nearly 20 years on Riviera Utilities' Board of Directors, Schreiber helped guide the organization through significant growth and infrastructure improvements, including construction of a wastewater treatment plant, additional electric substations, and major system reliability projects. His leadership and commitment to long-term planning helped establish a strong foundation for the utility's continued growth.
“Bob is a fine example of a life well lived in service to others,” said Charlie Ebert, Chairman of the Riviera Utilities Board of Directors. “Whether serving his country, his community, or the next generation, he has always led with a genuine desire to make a difference. It's only fitting that a facility built to serve our community for generations to come bears his name. Just like Bob's contributions, its impact will be felt for many years to come.”
Naming the facility in his honor recognizes a lifetime dedicated to serving others and investing in the future of the community.
Local elected officials, community partners, Riviera Utilities leadership, and employees gathered for the ceremony to recognize Schreiber's contributions and celebrate an important milestone in the utility's continued commitment to providing safe, reliable drinking water to Baldwin County.
