EVMWD RWTF expansion will increase plant capacity and recycled water production at its Lake Elsinore location. Valley News/Courtesy photo
LAKE ELSINORE – Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District continues to undergo a major wastewater treatment plant expansion of the Regional Water Reclamation Facility. At the June 8 board meeting, the Board of Directors approved a $217 million contract for the expansion of the RWRF by 4 million gallons per day, allowing for future growth in the EVMWD service area, and meeting updated State of California regulatory requirements.
“The EVMWD Board’s approval awarding a contract for the plant expansion will help the district meet the area’s increasing growth and position us for future needs,” shared EVMWD General Manager, Greg Thomas. “Our service area is only 35% built out, as state and federal regulations continue to change.”
In 2019, EVMWD completed a variety of necessary upg
