EMWD is Celebrating 75 Years in 2025

Proud of our Past, Ready for Our Future

Since its inception in 1950, EMWD has worked to improve water, wastewater and recycled water services in its service area. As early as 1953, the city of Perris reaped the benefits of EMWD’s hard work when it was the first city to be served with water from the Colorado River, a complex feat that would truly transform the shape and prosperity of our community. 

Early leaders were interested in seeing their community thrive and knew they needed to plan accordingly for the community they envisioned. For example, in 1962, EMWD leadership outlined a plan to take care of sanitation needs that stretched 25-30 years into the future.

These founding leaders set the tone for how we think and act today. While they understood the need to improve water, wastewater and recycled water services and planned for improvements to infrastructure, they did so using the newest technology and with an understanding that an investment today could help customers save money in the long run.

Throughout our history, you can find examples of how hard work and strategic planning have helped ensure consistent delivery of water, wastewater and recycled water services—and how our commitment to quality is driven by the desire to improve the health of our community and our customers both today and for future generations. 

In 2025, EMWD will celebrate it’s Diamond anniversary—that’s 75 years of dedication and hard work from the men and women of EMWD, employed and elected, whose vision saw the need, and whose determination made it happen—all in service of our communities.

As we celebrate this milestone, we want to hear from you!  If you or your family has been a customer of EMWD since 1950, please fill out our quick online survey and tell us your story using the form below.