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| Announcements |
| 07/16/08 |
Hydrant Flushing
Water isn't necessarily wasted
In order to maintain the highest water quality possible, fire hydrants must be periodically opened up and allowed to run for up to 30 minutes. This practice is a critical element for improving water quality. However, it can result in up to 20,000 gallons of water runoff.
EMWD makes every effort to eliminate water waste during the hydrant flushing process by directing the water toward catch basins where it percolates into the ground to be used later as a groundwater resource. Capturing the water from the fire hydrant is problematic due to the velocity and quality of the water.
EMWD also tests for flow and pressure at hydrants to ensure adequate capacity and fire protection capabilities. |
| 07/16/08 |
Construction Sites Use Water Wisely
Construction crews use water from water trucks to control dust and provide safe work zones. Crews utilize the minimum amount of water needed for these purposes, and the water usually percolates back into the ground for later use as an EMWD groundwater resource. |
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Current News |
| 07/11/08 |
Providing California with safe, reliable, clean water
 EMWD applauds Senator Feinstein and Governor Schwarzenegger's leadership to address the state's water problems.EMWD believes the solution must include local resource management, water conservation, and consideration of the problems in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem and water supply. The result will be safe, reliable and clean water for all Californians.
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| 07/11/08 |
Eastern Municipal Water District steps forward to implement a water budget-based tiered rate structure by March 2009
 To encourage customers to use water wisely, the EMWD Board of Directors will consider options for implementing water budget-based tiered rates at the next Board meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2008. Water budget-based tiered rates would meet objectives for fairness, water use efficiency, and revenue stability. |
| 05/16/08 |
Eastern Municipal Water District to launch and enforce “Stop Runoff” Program
 The District’s new “Stop Runoff” program, effective September 1, 2008, requires water efficient landscapes in new development and notifies and penalizes existing customers for water waste due to runoff. Often, more than half the water consumed by customers is for irrigation, and a majority of that irrigation is excessive. The revised Water Use Efficiency Ordinance encourages existing and future customers to make water efficiency a permanent way of life.
For more information on the ordinance and water saving tips, see www.usewaterwisely.org
En Español: Ordenanza sobre el uso eficiente del agua¡Vigente a partir de septiembre de 2008!
Find a landscape contractor!
This site allows you to search for contractors in your area according to your specific landscaping needs. |
| Ongoing |
 FREE High Efficiency Toilet Direct Install Program
For a limited time, save WATER & Save MONEY year after year by
changing your old water guzzling toilet (pre-1994) to the
new High Efficiency Toilets (HET).
This program provides:
- Free HET Toilet (includes seat)
- Free Installation
- Disposal of your old toilet
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| Rebate Program |
YES - We Have Rebates!
 EMWD has many rebate programs to help you save water - and put some money in your pocket. Save when you install Ultra-Low-Flush Toilets, High-Efficiency Toilets, purchase a High-Efficiency Clotheswasher, or purchase a Smart Controller.
For more information see:
- Residential Rebates for EMWD households
- Commercial Rebates for businesses
- NEW Multi-family Residence Rebates |
| Through August, 2008 |
 Riverside County Waste Management Department presents the last Backyard Compost Program on
August 9 – Sun City
For more information, visit the Riverside Composting Workshop site.
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| On-going |
California's Water Crisis
ACWA, a coalition of 450 public water agencies including EMWD, has launched a public education campaign called California's Water: A Crisis We Can't Ignore, to let residents know about critical challenges facing the state's water supply and delivery system.
- Visit the California's Water Crisis web site...
- See the California's Water Crisis ads... |
| On-going |
 California's Water - With Huell Howser
See Huell’s investigation of water history and issues in California.
You can view complete episodes of this fascinating PBS program on this web site.
- Learn more
- Watch a
segment online...
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Major Project
2007 - 2008 |
 San Jacinto Valley Interceptor Sewer:
Phase 1
The San Jacinto Valley Interceptor Sewer Project involves the installation of pipelines to direct wastewater flows to EMWD’s San Jacinto Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility. This project will provide expanded wastewater collection infrastructure as it approaches its capacity.
- See a map of the complete project (updated 03/28/08)
- See a current map of street closures and detours (updated 07/07/08)
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| Major Project 2007-2009 |
 Perris Valley Pipeline
A joint $120 million project between Western, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Eastern Municipal Water District, the Perris Valley pipeline will enhance the treated water delivery capacity in both Eastern and Western’s service areas by up to 150 million gallons a day. For more information, visit their web site: www.perrisvalleypipeline.com
- Perris Valley Pipeline Fact Sheet
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| 2007-08 |
Tank Project to Address Water Supply Reliability in Sun City Area
 Work is underway to construct a 1.5 million gallon water storage tank in Sun City to ensure water reliability, provide adequate fire flow for fire hydrants, and meet peak demands in the summer for the area. |
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Eastern Municipal Water District provides domestic
and agricultural water, wastewater collection and treatment service,
and recycled water in a 555 square mile service area with a population
of about 660,000 in western Riverside County. |
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