Perris North Groundwater Program
The program is a long-term solution to improve groundwater quality in the Perris North Groundwater Basin, located in the Moreno Valley area. The program will not only address groundwater contamination, but it will also continue to provide a safe and reliable water supply for surrounding communities.
EMWD received a grant from the State Water Resources Control Board to fund approximately half of the project costs for its Perris North Groundwater Program. That grant is funded by the voter approved Proposition 1 Water Bond of 2014.
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Perris North Groundwater Program Fact Sheets
Perris North Groundwater Program - English Fact Sheet
Perris North Groundwater Program - Spanish Fact Sheet
Well Drilling Fact Sheets
Well Drilling - English Fact Sheet
Well Drilling - Spanish Fact Sheet
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Contact Information:
Alma Ramirez
Public Affairs Program Manager
951-928-3777, ext. 4370
ramireal@emwd.org
Wells 65 and 66
Located near Ironwood Avenue and Heacock Street in Moreno Valley.
Project Description: This project consists of drilling two groundwater wells along Ironwood Avenue between Heacock Street and Nita Drive.
Project Update (as of January 2026):
- Crews continue to work intermittently on the Well 65 site to construct the structure, piping, and motors needed to operate the well. This work is limited to daytime work.
- Well drilling has been successfully completed at Well 65 and Well 66. 24-hour drilling was required to ensure the structural integrity of the well.
- Please note: All work is weather-permitting.
Project Timeline: Winter 2020/2021 - Fall 2026
Well 65 – Ironwood Avenue Street View Rendering
Well 66 – Inside look Rendering
Well 206 and 207 – Perris North Groundwater Treatment Facility
Located near Perris Boulevard and Bay Avenue in Moreno Valley.
Project Description: This project consists of two groundwater wells and a centralized treatment facility, to clean the groundwater from four different well sites using a Granulated Activated Carbon treatment process.
Project Update (as of January 2026):
- Crews continue to work throughout the perimeter of the site.
- Construction for the facility including the structure, piping, and motors needed to operate the wells is on-going. This work is limited to daytime work.
- Working hours are set at 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Please note: All work is weather-permitting.
Project Timeline: Spring 2021 – Fall 2026
Well 206 and 207 – Perris North Groundwater Treatment Facility Overview Rendering
Well 208 – Santiago Drive
Located on Santiago Drive, at the City of Moreno Valley Corporate Yard.
Project Description: This project consists of a groundwater well along Santiago Drive in the City of Moreno Valley’s Corporate Yard.
Project Update (as of January 2026):
- Crews continue to work intermittently on the site to construct the structure, piping, and motors needed to operate the well. This work is limited to daytime work.
- Work will be required on Santiago Ave. Please use proceed with caution.
- Well drilling has been successfully completed at Well 208. 24-hour drilling was required to ensure the structural integrity of the well.
- Please note: All work is weather-permitting.
Project Timeline: Summer 2021 – Fall 2026
Well 208 – Santiago Drive Overview Rendering
Well 209 – Victoriano
Located on Los Cabos Drive in the City of Moreno Valley.
Project Description: This project consists of a groundwater well along Los Cabos Drive in the City of Moreno Valley.
Project Update (as of January 2026):
- The park has been restored and reopened for community use.
- Construction in the corner of the park site will be on-going as crews will be working on the structure, piping, and motors needed to operate the wells
- Construction is limited to daytime work. Working hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- The community can expect traffic control measures, including no parking along Los Cabos Drive in front and near the site, from Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Well drilling has been successfully completed at Well 209. 24-hour drilling was required to ensure the structural integrity of the well.
- Please note: All work is weather-permitting. EMWD is working closely with the City of Moreno Valley and Victoriano Elementary to ensure minimal community impacts.
Project Timeline: Spring 2021 – Fall 2026
Well 209 (Victoriano) – Overview Rendering
Perris North Pipeline Project
Project Description: This project consists of approximately 32,000 linear feet of pipeline that will connect the wells as part of the Perris North Groundwater Program to the Perris North Groundwater Treatment Facility on Perris Boulevard. These pipelines are now located primarily within roadway right of ways.
Project Locations:
- Phase 1: East on Sweet Grass Drive, South on Flaming Arrow Drive, and East for a portion of Bay Avenue
- Phase 2: Bay Avenue (east of Flaming Arrow Drive) to Kitching Street, south on Kitching Street to Iris Avenue, Iris Avenue east to Los Cabos Drive, then Gentian Avenue to Patricia Street, south on Patricia Street to Santiago Drive, and Santiago Drive west to the Well 208 site.
- Phase 3: Primarily along Perris Boulevard
Project Update (as of January 2026):
- Phase 1: Completed in Fall 2021
- Phase 2: Completed in Summer 2024
- Phase 3: Completed in Spring 2025
Perris North Pipeline Alignment (Phase 1 in red)
Perris North Pipeline Project -- English Fact Sheet
Perris North Pipeline Project -- Spanish Fact Sheet
Monitoring Wells
Project Description: This project consists of a series of smaller diameter wells used to monitor groundwater quality and supply.
Project Update (as of January 2026):
- Project completed.
- Please note that as part of the requirements for this project, crews will be monitoring the water levels at these sites on a quarterly basis for the next 25 years. This consists of temporary traffic control setup at each of the well sites for a few hours at a time with minimal equipment usage.