WATER:
Education is Key in Defeat of First-Ever Proposed Water Tax

EMWD feels strongly about educating and keeping customers informed of issues affecting them. Through education and the sharing of factual and timely information, EMWD customers and others throughout the state were able to share their thoughts with legislators. The water tax proposed by SB 623, then through a budget trailer bill, and finally as a "voluntary donation" under SB 845 was defeated in the Legislature on August 31.

EMWD thanks customers and local legislators for playing a vital role in its education and outreach efforts.

WASTEWATER:
Quail Valley Group Receives Sewer System Update

On August 14, more than 40 attendees at the Quail Valley Community Group meeting heard an update from EMWD on the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board's (Regional Board) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) study. The CEQA study examines whether or not the Regional Board should consider revising the current septic system prohibition in the Quail Valley community of Menifee.

EMWD touched on the work it is doing to secure funding for future phases in Subarea 9 and Subarea 4.

RECYCLED WATER: USBR Grant Provides Opportunity for Ag Customers

EMWD received a $210,000 grant from the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) to support increased water use efficiencies among its agricultural customers.

The grant funding is part of the Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Program and is a joint program between the USBR and the National Resources Conservation Service. EMWD was one of three agencies nationally to receive funding in the program.

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