Archived News
EMWD Sponsored Legislation Awaits Gov. Brown’s Signature
Perris, CA (August 29, 2018) — Legislation co-sponsored by Eastern Municipal Water District that would improve resources for failing water systems now awaits the signature of Gov. Jerry Brown after gaining widespread support from both houses of California’s legislature.
Be Sure to Include Reusable Water Bottles in Back-to-School Supplies
Perris, CA (August 27, 2018) — With schools back in session across the area, Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) would like to remind parents and students to include a reusable water bottle with their back-to-school supplies.
EMWD Receives Agriculture Efficiency Grant from Bureau of Reclamation
Perris, CA (August 20, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has received a $210,000 grant from the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) to support increased water use efficiencies among its agricultural customers.
New EMWD Education Book Focuses on ‘Bee’-ing Water Wise
Perris, CA (August 14, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) this week released the latest in its series of water education books that are written and illustrated by area students as part of its annual “Write-Off” contest.
EMWD Expands Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fleet
Perris, CA (July 26, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has recently expanded its clean energy fleet as part of its effort toward both reducing its carbon footprint and to adapt to a changing regulatory environment for vehicle emissions.
EMWD Receives Grant Funding from Bureau of Reclamation
Perris, CA (July 17, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) was recently awarded $750,000 in grant funding from the United States Bureau of Reclamation for the construction of a large diameter raw water pipeline in the San Jacinto Valley that will help provide long-term water supply sustainability.
Student Art Winners on Display at EMWD
Perris, CA (July 10, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is hosting a student artwork exhibit, now through July 19, 2018, that includes three dozen award winning pieces from throughout Southern California.
EMWD Receives $2.78M in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Workplan
Perris, CA (July 9, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has received a funding appropriation of $2.78 million from the United States Army Corps of Engineers through its 2018 workplan, furthering a long-term partnership that has greatly improved water supply reliability within EMWD’s service area.
EMWD Releases Annual Water Quality Report
Perris, CA (June 28, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has released its 2017 Consumer Confidence Report, which provides customers information about water quality and sources of their drinking water supplies.
EMWD Recognized by J.D. Power for Customer Satisfaction
Perris, CA (June 6, 2018) —Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) was recently honored with the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates award for the 2018 Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey.
EMWD Beekeeper First Program Safely Removes Bees from Meter Boxes
Perris, CA (May 23, 2018) —Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) wants to help our customers “bee” safe this spring.
Inland Empire Landscape Contest Accepting Submissions
Perris, CA (May 14, 2018) — Is your front yard the one where all your neighbors stop and offer compliments on beautiful drought-tolerant landscaping? If so, then the Inland Empire Landscape Contest may be for you.
EMWD Sponsored Teams Compete in Annual Solar Cup Competition
Perris, CA (May 8, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) invites its customers to support local water education programs by attending the annual Solar Cup competition at Lake Skinner on May 18-20, 2018.
EMWD Celebrates Water Awareness Month by Highlighting Tap Water Day
Perris, CA (May 2, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) prides itself on delivering a safe and reliable drinking water supply at an exceptional value, and the month of May is the opportune time to celebrate those services that help sustain our health, lifestyles and economies.
Local Water Agencies to Host FREE Festival Highlighting Water Conservation
Perris, CA (April 25, 2018) — Local agencies will host a FREE Water Conservation Festival on Saturday, April 28, 2018, where attendees may learn about water use efficiency and conservation.
How to be Water Wise When an Earthquake Strikes
Perris, CA (April 12, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) wants customers to be prepared in the event of a major earthquake or other natural disaster.
EMWD Recognized for Outstanding Community Outreach
Perris, CA (April 12, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) this week was honored with two awards for outstanding community outreach through the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO).
EMWD Poster Contest Voting Now Open
Perris, CA (March 22, 2018) — Each year, Eastern Municipal Water District’s Education Program sponsors a poster contest for grade school students within its service area and the winners are submitted for consideration in The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) annual Water Is Life calendar.
Fellowship Opportunities Available at EMWD
Perris, CA (March 8, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) encourages recent college graduates who are considering a career in the water industry to apply for a fellowship program through CivicSpark.
EMWD Director Ron Sullivan Recognized for Desalination Leadership
Perris, CA (March 1, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water
District (EMWD) Board Member Ron Sullivan was recently recognized
by the Multi-State Salinity Coalition with the “Salt of the
Earth” award for his ongoing leadership in water
desalination.
Sullivan represents the Menifee and Perris areas, where EMWD owns
and operates two groundwater desalination facilities that help
export more than 25,000 tons of salt annually from EMWD’s service
area.