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EMWD Releases Annual Water Quality Report

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Perris, CA (June 25, 2020) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has released its 2019 Consumer Confidence Report, which provides customers information about their drinking water quality and sources.

EMWD again met or surpassed all state and federal drinking water standards, as established by the State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

In 2019, EMWD collected samples from 31 drinking water sources and tested for more than 230 contaminants and impurities. EMWD’s state-certified laboratory conducted more than 49,000 water quality tests.

The annual report is issued electronically and is available online at www.emwd.org/2019ccr. All customers will receive a postcard informing them about the report. Customers who wish to receive a printed copy may do so by contacting EMWD at 951-928-3777, ext. 3430.

“We are proud to deliver a safe and reliable drinking water supply to our customers,” EMWD Board President Ron Sullivan said. “We encourage everyone to review the science-based information within the report to learn more about the high-quality drinking water supply that EMWD continuously delivers to homes and businesses in our service area.”

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Eastern Municipal Water District is the water, wastewater service and recycled water provider to approximately 839,000 people living and working within a 555-square mile service area in western Riverside County. It is California’s sixth-largest retail water agency and its mission is “To deliver value to our diverse customers and the communities we serve by providing safe, reliable, economical and environmentally sustainable water, wastewater and recycled water services.” More information can be found at www.emwd.org.