EMWD City of Perris Consolidation Project
2026 RATE ADJUSTMENTS: Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is committed to providing our customers with high-quality, reliable water service at an exceptional value.
Beginning January 1, 2026, EMWD will be implementing a planned water rate adjustment for customers who were part of the City of Perris Water and Sewer System Consolidation, which was completed in October 2024.
This 10-percent rate increase was approved by the Perris City Council in 2023. EMWD agreed to honor these rates as part of the consolidation process. Those rates are:
Year | System | Monthly Service Charge | Tier 1 Rate* | Tier 2 Rate* |
2025 | Downtown | $15.63 | $3.27 | $6.24 |
2026 | Downtown | $17.20 | $3.59 | $6.87 |
| *- per billing unit (748 gallons) | ||||
As a reminder, customers may visit myaccount.emwd.org to pay their bill online, manage their account, and much more.
BACKGROUND: On October 15, 2024, Eastern Municipal Water District will begin providing services to more than 4,000 customers previously served by the City of Perris Water and Sewer Division.
EMWD previously served approximately 80 percent of the City of Perris. Existing EMWD customers will not be impacted by this consolidation process.
WHO DOES THIS APPLY TO: The City of Perris previously served a small number of residents, including approximately 2,700 customers in a three square mile area of downtown Perris and another 1,400 customers in an area in the northeastern portion of the City. With more than 80 percent of Perris residents already customers of EMWD, the consolidation and partnership provides the most efficient and consistent form of service throughout the City.
WHY IS THIS TAKING PLACE: For the past few years, the City has been evaluating options to either transfer or continue operating the two City systems. The water and sewer systems continue to create an increase in maintenance costs and have been operating at a deficit. This consolidation would allow the City to hand over ownership of the system to EMWD, which would then provide water and wastewater services.
BENEFITS TO PERRIS CUSTOMERS: City of Perris customers will see several benefits, including:
• Timely and accurate billing that takes place each month.
• Increased water supply reliability thanks to EMWD’s long-standing commitment to delivering a safe and reliable water supply.
• Perris customers will eventually be transitioned to smart meters, which would allow them access to EMWD’s MyAccount portal. This will provide real-time information about water use, account management, and much more.
• Customers will be eligible for EMWD’s nationally recognized Landscapes for Living program, which assists customers with creating more water use efficient outdoor spaces.
WHAT ABOUT CURRENT EMWD CUSTOMERS: Existing EMWD customers will see no financial impacts or changes in their levels of service because of this consolidation.
City of Perris Water and Sewer Consolidation Map
Perris Consolidation Fact Sheet.pdf Spanish Perris Consolidation Fact Sheet
How to Read Your Bill Payment Assistance Programs Spanish: Payment Assistance Programs
Tap Water vs. Bottled Water Spanish: Tap Water vs. Bottled Water
Questions contact:
Kevin Pearson
Public Affairs Officer
(951) 928-3777 ext. 4219