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EMWD Recognized for Outstanding Customer Communications
Perris, CA (April 15, 2019) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) last week was honored with two awards for outstanding communications through the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO).
Turf Removal Funding Increased to $2 Per Square Foot
Perris, CA (April 1, 2019) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) customers are eligible to receive $2 per square foot when they remove grass at their homes and businesses after regional funding opportunities were recently doubled.
EMWD Celebrates Groundbreaking of Perris II Desalter
Perris, CA (March 28, 2019) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) today celebrated the groundbreaking of its Perris II Reverse Osmosis Treatment Facility, which received nearly $50 million in grant funding to expand EMWD’s groundwater desalination program.
MEDIA ADVISORY: EMWD to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Desalination Facility
What: Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) will host a groundbreaking event for its new Perris II Reverse Osmosis Treatment Facility on March 28, 2019, starting at 10 a.m. This will be EMWD’s third groundwater desalination facility and is funded by nearly $50 million in state and federal grant funding.
When: Thursday, March 28, 2019; 10 a.m.
Where: EMWD Desalination Complex; 29541 Murrieta Road, Menifee, CA 92586
EMWD Offers Free Residential Drip Irrigation Kits
Perris, CA (March 25, 2019) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is offering free residential drip kits for qualifying customers to help convert landscape irrigation areas from spray to drip irrigation.
EMWD Poster Contest Voting Now Open
Perris, CA (March 12, 2019) — Each year, Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) Education Program sponsors a poster contest for grade school students within its service area and the winners are submitted for consideration to be included in The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) annual Water Is Life calendar.
EMWD Completes Lead Testing at Public Schools
Perris, CA (March 7, 2019) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has completed lead testing at all public schools within its service area and all schools are in compliance with public health standards set by the California Department of Drinking Water (DDW).
EMWD Co-Sponsors Legislation as Part of Package to Promote Tax-Free Solution to Safe Drinking Water Needs
Perris, CA (February 28, 2019) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), along with the California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) and Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), has introduced legislation that is part of a dual-approach to address safe drinking water needs of Californians.
EMWD’s Groundwater Reliability Plus Initiative Boasts Sound Planning and Appropriate Investment
Perris, CA (February 20, 2019) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is proud to continue its investments in groundwater quality and sustainability through its Groundwater Reliability Plus (GWR Plus) initiative. GWR Plus is a comprehensive approach to groundwater management with the goal of continually improving the quality and quantity of water in our local groundwater basins.
EMWD Board Elects Ronald Sullivan as President
Perris, CA (January 16, 2019) — Ronald Sullivan, who represents the Perris and Menifee area, was selected as the new President of Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) Board of Directors on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
EMWD Announces 2018 Water Champion Award Recipient
Perris, CA (November 21, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) today announced that Assemblywoman Anna Caballero was selected for its 2018 Water Champion Award in recognition of her efforts to address governance of failing water systems throughout California.
EMWD Reminds Customers to Properly Dispose of Fats, Oils and Grease
Perris, CA (November 20, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) would like to remind its customers to be Sewer Smart and avoid placing fats, oils and grease down their drains this holiday season.
EMWD Recognized for Outstanding Community Outreach
Perris, CA (November 14, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) was recently recognized with five awards for its outstanding community engagement programs.
EMWD Celebrates Completion of French Valley Recycled Water Pipeline
Perris, CA (November 8, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) and its partner agencies on Thursday, November 8, celebrated the completion of the French Valley Recycled Water Pipeline.
EMWD Hosts Free Birding Tours Beginning in October
Perris, CA (October 11, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is again hosting its monthly birding tours at EMWD’s San Jacinto Wetlands beginning in October and running through April 2019.
EMWD Supports Proposition 3 Water Bond
Perris, CA (September 19, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) Board of Directors voted on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, to support the 2018 Water Bond that will appear on the November 6, 2018, ballot.
EMWD Warns About Potential Scams
Perris, CA (September 6, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) encourages its customers to be aware of potential scams from companies promoting water quality testing or selling unnecessary water treatment systems.