EVMWD Board approves rate changes to secure long-term water reliability

From left, EVMWD General Manager Greg Thomas; Treasurer Darcy M. Burke, Division 1; Vice President Harvey R. Ryan, Division 2; President Chance Edmondson, Division 3; Director Andy Morris, Division 5; and Director Matthew Dobler (attended virtually), Division 4, seated on the dais during the June 26, 2025, board meeting. Valley News/Courtesy photo
Rate adjustments begin July 1 to fund infrastructure upgrades, meet state mandates, and maintain reliable service LAKE ELSINORE - The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) Board of Directors voted 4-1 this evening to adopt proposed rate adjustments that will protect public health, ensure system reliability, and meet evolving state water requirements.The approved rates will take effect July 1, 2025, and continue with annual adjustments each July through June 30, 2029. The adjustments reflect the rising cost of imported water, investments in local infrastructure, and treatment upgrades required to meet stricter water quality standards. The changes also align EVMWD’s billing structure with new statewide indoor water use targets and ensure continued investment in essential se
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