IS YOUR LANDSCAPE AWARD-WINNING?
IT COULD BE IN OUR REGIONAL CONTEST
Do you have a beautiful, water-efficient landscape that is the envy of your neighborhood? If so, it may be award-winning.
 
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) customers who have shown a commitment to drought-tolerant landscaping are encouraged to participate in the 2022 Inland Empire Landscape Contest, which is accepting applications from April 1 through May 17, 2022.
 
The contest is hosted by regional water suppliers and cities across the Inland Empire area, including the area served by EMWD.
 
Winning entrants will receive a $500 prize and be placed into a social media voting campaign for a chance to be featured in an ad placement in Inland Empire Magazine.
 
Applications may be submitted at www.inlandempirelandscapecontest.com. A full set of contest rules and guidelines is also available on the website.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK IN SAVING WATER
With California's rainy season wrapping up and offering little relief from our years-long drought, EMWD encourages customers to remain within their water budget and eliminate water waste.

A majority of EMWD customers have done fabulous work staying within their water budget. We thank you and encourage you to Keep It Up!

For those who are exceeding water budgets, EMWD encourages you to Step It Up when it comes to reducing water waste.

Keep up with EMWD's water supply status by visiting www.emwd.org/stay-waterwise.
EARTHQUAKE PREPARDENESS IS CRITICAL
April is National Earthquake Preparedness Month and the perfect time to refresh your emergency supplies at your home or office.

While EMWD will work continuously in the event of a major disaster to protect public health and repair any damage to water lines, having supplies on hand will be critical to provide for your family.

Earthquake kits should have 1-2 gallons of water per person, per day, plus more for pets. A three-day supply is a great place to start. Water should be stored in a clean, airtight container.

For more information, please visit our website to learn more on how to prepare.
Answer:
 
Yes, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkytl Substances) are among the more than 155 contaminants and impurities that EMWD tests for in its water supplies.

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) are chemicals that are resistant to heat, water and oil and have been used for decades in hundreds of consumer products and industrial applications. As a result, these chemicals are often found in the environment.

Although PFOA and PFOS are no longer manufactured in the United States, many products that contain the chemicals still exist, such as cosmetics, food packaging, clothing and furniture fabrics. In addition, other countries still make products containing these chemicals, which may be imported into the United States.

EMWD's state-certified labratory conducts more than 45,000 water quality tests each year to ensure that we are delivering a safe drinking water supply to your home and businesses. This includes testing for PFAS.

To learn more about EMWD's water quality, check out our most recent Consumer Confidence Report here.