EMWD has several innovative projects that are funded, in part, by grants from various state, federal, and local agencies.
Menifee East Tank Project -
Recycled Water System Pressurization and Expansion Program
EMWD is seeking a FY 2010 budget
appropriation of $200,000 for the Menifee East Tank Project (Project).
Consisting of a 5 million gallon recycled water tank and distribution piping,
the Project will provide reliable pressure for EMWD’s recycled water system
and will help meet peak demands for recycled water. See the Menifee East Tank Project Fact Sheet... (updated 01/09)
Agricultural Groundwater Water Exchange Program
EMWD is seeking a FY 2009 budget appropria-tion for its Agriculture Groundwater Exchange Program. This project’s innovative approach restores and protects a groundwater area which is in overdraft. The pro-ject is a critical component of the effort to reduce future water imports into Southern California. It will also guarantee the economic future of farmers in the area, thereby protecting the food source of the nation. See the Agricultural Groundwater Exchange Fact Sheet... (updated 01/09)
Biodiesel Production from Grease
EMWD has been investigating the production of biodiesel from restaurant grease trap pumping waste. Grease trap pumpings within EMWD's service area alone total more than 5 million gallons per year. Most of this waste material is currently disposed of in a landfill or is sometimes composted. But this waste material has the potential to generate 125,000 gallons of biodiesel suitable for the District's fleet of diesel-powered vehicles. See the Biodiesel Fact Sheet... (updated 1/09)
Enchanted Heights Wastewater Collection to Replace Failing Septic Systems
EMWD is seeking a FY 2009 budget appropria-tion of $1 million that will wrap up the design work and start construction of a gravity sewer system for the Enchanted Heights community in Riverside County, along the western boundary of the City of Perris. The project includes 562 lots on approxi-mately 170 acres. Of those, 446 residences rely on septic systems that often fail during the wet season posing a documented health concern. Because the lots were developed on poor soil with exposed bedrock, the failing septic systems have the potential to come into contact with perched groundwater. Additionally, some resi-dents have resorted to discharging their grey water to the street. See the Enchanted Heights Fact Sheet...(updated 02/08)
Hemet/San Jacinto Conjuctive Use Project: Integrated Recharge and Recovery, Phase II
Conjunctive use integrates the management of surface water and groundwater to optimize the use of available water resources. EMWD proposes to implement a conjunctive use program in Western Riverside County’s San Jacinto Valley, one of Southern California’s most rapidly growing areas. The proposed program will develop the infrastructure needed to recharge the San Jacinto groundwater subbasin with State Water Project water purchased from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). Seet the Conjunctive Use Project Fact Sheet...(udpdated 02/08)
Salinity Management: Regional Water-Related Infrastructure Project EMWD is seeking a FY 2009 budget appropriation for the Water and Wastewater Salinity Management Project. This project will include building three brine lines that will connect to existing brine management facilities and a a new brine concentration facility. That will further improve the water quality of the brine wastewater generated at EMWD’s existing brackish groundwater desalters. See the Salinity Management Infrastructure Fact Sheet... (updated 01/09)
Salinity Management: Perris II Desalter
Removing the salt from seawater or high-salinity groundwater is technically difficult and expensive. In the past, the capital and operational expense of desalination could only be justified in the absence of any alternative water supply. The Perris II Desalter will produce potable water from from an otherwise un useable groundwater resource and reduce future demands for imported water. See the Perris II Desalter Fact Sheet... (updated 01/09)
Quail Valley Wastewater Collection to Replace Failing Septic Systems
EMWD is seeking a FY 2009 budget appropriation for the environmental work and preliminary design costs for a sewer system in Quail Valley. The community of Quail Valley is located in southwestern Riverside County, immediately north of Canyon Lake. Failing septic systems in Quail Valley have resulted in polluted water in the community and in downstream Canyon Lake. See the Quail Valley Fact Sheet...(updated 02/08)
