The Perris II Desalination Facility in Menifee will provide additional local water supply reliability to its service area for future generations. Valley News/Courtesy photo
PERRIS – Eastern Municipal Water District celebrated the opening of its new groundwater desalination facility Thursday, June 23. The new facility will provide additional local water supply reliability to its service area for future generations.The Perris II Desalination Facility is EMWD’s third groundwater desalter and will provide enough water for more than 15,000 households each year through its reverse osmosis treatment process. The facility is in Menifee, adjacent to the existing Menifee I and Perris I desalters.“This is a historic day for EMWD and for the residents we serve,” EMWD Board President Phil Paule said. “As we continue to face water supply challenges throughout California, this facility will further ensure that our area is prepared to meet the needs of our
