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EMWD is Flush With Excitement for World Toilet Day
Perris, CA (November 16, 2023) — Have you thanked your toilet yet today?
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is celebrating World Toilet Day on November 19 by showing its appreciation to the role the porcelain thrones play in protecting public and environmental health throughout not only our service area, but the world.
EMWD operates the region’s wastewater collection system and treats nearly 46 million gallons of wastewater each day. And a portion of that originates at hundreds of thousands of toilets throughout EMWD’s service area.
EMWD Launches Fats, Oils and Grease Social Media Campaign
Keeping the sewer system working involves knowing what to put down the drain and what not to.
Perris, CA (November 15, 2023) — As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday season – a time for relaxation, family, and lots of food preparation – Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) wants customers to know the proper way to dispose of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG), because dumping it down their garbage disposal is not a solution.
Throughout November, EMWD is educating its customers on how they can help maintain a healthy sewer system on its various social media platforms, which can be found respectively @easternmuni.
EMWD Honored for Creative Outreach Programs
Perris, CA (November 13, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) this month was recognized for its innovative approach to communicating with its customers, stakeholders and employees by the Public Relations Society of America’s Inland Empire chapter.
EMWD received three awards at the organization’s annual awards ceremony on November 2, 2023. The Inland Empire chapter includes Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and the awards highlight the highest standards of performance for public relations tactics and programs.
EMWD Honored for Innovative Recycled Water Program
Perris, CA (November 2, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a “Utility of the Future, Today” for its innovative approach toward providing services to its customers.
Water Professionals Week Celebrates Unsung Heroes
Perris, CA (October 12, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is proud to celebrate Water Professionals Appreciation Week, which highlights the dedicated individuals that work to bring safe and reliable water services to our customers every day.
Water Professionals Appreciation Week was established to highlight the often unsung work of water professionals. The celebratory week runs from October 7-15, 2023.
Water Industry Careers Highlighted by Student Write Off Contest Winners
Perris, CA (September 28, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District has announced the winners for its annual Write Off contest, in which area students write and illustrate a book that will be incorporated into classroom curriculum as part of EMWD’s education programs.
This year, students were asked to create activity sheets that be included in the “Careers in Water Activity Book.” The program is designed to expose students to water industry career opportunities.
The annual Write Off contest is hosted in partnership with Rancho California Water District.
EMWD Highlights Future-Focused Investments During State of The District
Perris, CA (September 27, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) hosted its State of the District event today, providing its key stakeholders with the organization’s vision for providing safe, reliable and cost-effective services for the future.
As part of its nearly 75-year commitment to serving the community, EMWD has focused on a diverse water supply portfolio and environmentally sustainable investments that can deliver around-the-clock services to the nearly 1 million people who live and work within its 558-square mile service area.
Don’t Forget That Reusable Bottle With Back To School Supplies
Perris, CA (September 12, 2023) — With students back in school for the new academic year, Eastern Municipal Water District wants to remind parents to include a reusable water bottle as part of their child’s daily school supplies.
EMWD has water bottle fill stations at nearly every school in its service area, where students may easily refill their bottles with free and safe drinking water. EMWD is proud to partner with its area school districts to provide water bottle fill stations on campus.
EMWD Recognized for Procurement Excellence
Perris, CA (September 1, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has been recognized by the National Procurement Institute with its 2023 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award.
The honor goes to agencies that embrace innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership and e-procurement.
EMWD was one of 194 agencies recognized across the United States and Canada and was one of 25 special districts that received the honor.
EMWD Recognized for Financial Reporting
Perris, CA (August 17, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) for the 19th consecutive year has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with its Excellence in Financial Reporting award.
The award recognizes EMWD for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.
The GFOA is a nonprofit organization for government finance professionals that promotes transparency by its 21,000 members.
EMWD Protects Water Quality Through PFAS Remediation Efforts
Perris, CA (August 15, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has been at the forefront of efforts to protect its customers from PFAS in groundwater supplies and has worked diligently with its partners from the federal government to find solutions and continue to bring safe and reliable service to its customers.
PFAS are per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, which are a class of chemicals resistant to heat, water and oil that have been used in consumer products. These chemicals are often found throughout the environment and pose a public health risk.
Department of the Interior Secretary Haaland Visits EMWD to Discuss Water Supply Resiliency
Perris, CA (August 10, 2023) —Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) was selected by the Department of the Interior to provide a briefing and tour of its planned Purified Water Replenishment (PWR) facilities to Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
EMWD Celebrates Sustainability During National Water Quality Month
Perris, CA (August 2, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is celebrating National Water Quality Month throughout August by delivering safe and reliable water to its customers while working to protect our groundwater basins for the long-term benefit of our water supplies.
EMWD Increases Funding for Turf Removal Program
Perris, CA (July 10, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has increased funding available for its turf removal program to $4 per square foot, the highest total it has offered in assisting customers with landscape transformations.
The $4 per square foot is an increase of $1 per square foot and is in partnership with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan). EMWD’s share of the program is now $2 and Metropolitan’s share remains at $2 for the total of $4.
Riverside County Approves Additional $4.5M in ARPA Funding for EMWD Projects
Perris, CA (July 7, 2023) —Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has received funding support from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to help advance three infrastructure projects that will improve water supply reliability in the region.
The funding was backed by Riverside County Fifth District Supervisor Yxstain Gutierrez, who represents the San Jacinto Valley, where all three projects are located.
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding will help support the following EMWD projects:
Enjoy a Glass of EMWD Tap Water for National Hydration Day
Perris, CA (June 23, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) encourages its customers to celebrate National Hydration Day by enjoying a delicious glass of high-quality tap water, at a fraction of the price of bottled water.
National Hydration Day takes place each year on June 23 as a reminder to remain hydrated to avoid dehydration, heat stroke and other heat-related issues.
EMWD Tap Water Safety Highlighted in 2022 Water Quality Report
Perris, CA (June 19, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has released its annual 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, which provides customers with science-based information about EMWD’s water quality and sources.
The report provides information about the 2022 calendar year. Public water agencies are required to publish the report by July 1 each year.
EMWD once again met and surpassed all federal and state drinking water standards that are established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and State Water Resources Control Board.
EMWD Honored by CAPIO for Media Relations Efforts
Perris, CA (May 16, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District was honored this month for its outstanding media relations efforts by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO).
EMWD was recognized with CAPIO’s Award of Distinction in the Media Event category for its Perris II Desalter Dedication event, hosted in June 2022. In conjunction with the ceremonial valve-turning to commission EMWD’s new desalination facility, EMWD hosted television, radio, print and online media entities to help educate the public about the new water supply source.
EMWD Celebrates Drinking Water Week With Commitment to Quality
Perris, CA (May 8, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is proud to celebrate National Drinking Water Week by encouraging its customers to enjoy a glass of safe and reliable high-quality tap water.
National Drinking Water Week was established by the American Water Works Association to highlight the commitment water agencies throughout the nation make to delivering clean drinking water. The celebratory week takes place each year in May, which is also Water Awareness Month.
EMWD Minimizes Inflationary Impacts In Proposed Rate Adjustments
Perris, CA (May 5, 2023) — As part of its longstanding commitment to deliver exceptional value to its customers, Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has taken significant steps to reduce the financial impacts of record-setting inflation on its customers.
EMWD is among the leading agencies nationally in finding cost-effective solutions to deliver safe and reliable water and wastewater services to its customers that reduce the financial burden on its ratepayers.