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.
New Project Updates Available (as of April 17, 2024) – Click on the drop-down sections below
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
Listen to our Podcast Episode on the Perris North Groundwater Program:
Overview Letters (sent to communities surrounding the entire Program alignment)
Overview Letter -- February 2022
Overview Letter -- December 2022
Overview Letter -- January 2024
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 April 17, 2024):
- 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 - TBD
Well 65 – Ironwood Avenue Street View Rendering
Customer Communications
Well 65 and 66 Customer Letter -- December 2020
Well 65 and 66 Customer Letter #2 -- December 2020
Well 65 and 66 Customer Letter -- February 2021
Well 65 and 66 Customer Letter -- March 2021
Well 66 Customer Letter -- April 2021
Well 65 and 66 Customer Letter -- May 2021
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 April 17, 2024):
- 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 – TBD
Well 206 and 207 – Perris North Groundwater Treatment Facility Overview Rendering
Perris North Groundwater Treatment Facility -- English Fact Sheet
Perris North Groundwater Treatment Facility -- Spanish Fact Sheet
Customer Communications
Well 206 Project Commencement Letter -- May 2021
Well 206 Well Drilling Commencement Letter -- June 2021
Well 206 Project Update Letter -- August 2021
Well 207 Project Commencement Letter -- September 2021
Well 207 Well Drilling Commencement Letter -- September 2021
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 April 17, 2024):
- 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 – TBD
Well 208 – Santiago Drive Overview Rendering
Customer Communications
Santiago Customer Letter -- February 2021
Project Commencement Letter -- May 2021
Well Drilling Commencement Letter -- June 2021
Project Update Letter -- August 2021
Project Update Letter -- September 2021
Project Update Letter -- February 2024
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 April 17, 2024):
- 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 – TBD
Well 209 (Victoriano) – Overview Rendering
Customer Communications
Project Commencement Letter -- April 2021
Well Drilling Commencement Letter -- April 2021
Door Hangers -- Distributed to Communities Immediately Surrounding Well Site
Project Update Letter -- August 2021
Project Update Letter -- April 2022
Project Update Letter -- September 2022
Well Equipping -- Project Commencement Letter -- September 2023
Project Update Letter -- January 2024
Project Update Letter -- February 2024
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 would be 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 April 17, 2024):
- Phase 1: Completed in Fall 2021
- Phase 2:
- Beginning the week of April 22nd, crews will transition to Los Cabos Drive to begin project activities and pipeline installation. Working hours will vary depending on school drop-off/pick-up times; however, the community can anticipate work within 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- The work will begin at the Victoriano Park well site, move towards Iris Avenue, and then move to the westbound lanes on Iris Avenue.
- Crews have concluded pipeline installation on Bay Avenue, the majority of Kitching Street, Gentian Avenue, Patricia Street, and Santiago Avenue.
- The community can expect:
- One water service interruption (the affected community has been informed).
- If an unplanned water outage occurs during construction affecting your home, please contact (951) 928-3777 ext. 6265 and crews will work on getting service back as quickly as possible.
- Residential and school access to remain open at all times. Accommodated access will be available during construction hours.
- Anticipate temporary noise, dust, and vibrations from construction work.
- Traffic control in place during working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Traffic control plans are reviewed and approved by the City of Moreno Valley.
- Traffic control may include delays, detours, temporary side-street closures, lane closures, temporary no-street parking, and access to sidewalks and bike lanes may be temporarily unavailable.
- After each workday, crews will be leaving streets in a drivable state with final paving set to occur at the conclusion of the Project, after all pipeline is installed.
- Please be on the lookout and use caution for crew members traveling the area with large machinery as they make their way to and from the project area.
- One water service interruption (the affected community has been informed).
- Please note: All work is weather-permitting and subject to change.
- Beginning the week of April 22nd, crews will transition to Los Cabos Drive to begin project activities and pipeline installation. Working hours will vary depending on school drop-off/pick-up times; however, the community can anticipate work within 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Phase 3: Set to begin in late-2024.
Project Timelines:
- Phase 1: Completed in Fall 2021
- Phase 2: Spring/Summer 2023 – Summer 2024
- Phase 3 (estimated): Fall 2024 - TBD
Perris North Pipeline Project -- English Fact Sheet
Perris North Pipeline Project -- Spanish Fact Sheet
Customer Communications
Phase I - Project Commencement Letter -- June 2021
Phase I - Project Commencement Flyer -- June 2021
Door hangers (distributed to affected customers ahead of water line shutdown) -- August 2021
Door hangers (distributed to customers ahead of final paving of project alignment) -- September 2021
Phase I - Project Update Letter -- September 2021
Phase II - Project Commencement Letter -- April 2023
Door hangers (distributed to customers on Bay Ave. ahead of pipeline installation) -- June 2023
Phase II - Project Update Letter -- December 2023
Door hangers (distributed to customers on Patricia St. ahead of pipeline installation) -- March 2024
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 April 17, 2024):
- Locations are currently being finalized. Construction of monitoring wells will be done in phases and set to begin in 2024.
- Community meetings are forthcoming.
Estimated Project Completion Date: TBD
Customer Communications
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