Proclamation
Of The City of San Jacinto
Crystal Ruiz, Councilmember Clarisa Sanchez, Councilmember EMWD 75th Anniversary Proclamation
WHEREAS, Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) was established on October 16, 1950, through a public vote by San Jacinto Valley property owners to help facilitate groundwater rights in the region; and
WHEREAS, in the 75 years since, EMWD has grown from a small agency into California’s sixthlargest public retail water agency, and seventh-largest wastewater agency, serving nearly 1 million customers across 682 square miles; and
WHEREAS, EMWD serves one of the fastest-growing regions in California, and successfully balances the needs of its current customers while investing in the infrastructure and resource management necessary to serve significant population growth; and
WHEREAS, through collaborative partnerships with the City of San Jacinto, EMWD has ensured a secure water supply future for the residents of the City of San Jacinto that will help support economic strength, protect public health, and promote environmental stewardship; and WHEREAS, EMWD has taken a leading role in state and federal advocacy efforts, routinely engaging with its elected officials to advance policy positions that are in the best interest of its customers and the industry; and
WHEREAS, to create a more secure water supply future for the region, EMWD has advanced a wide range of infrastructure investments to serve its communities, including its widely recognized recycled water and groundwater desalination programs; and
WHEREAS, as a result of those investments, EMWD is well-positioned to continue as a trusted partner to the City of San Jacinto for the next 75 years.
NOW THEREFORE, the San Jacinto City Council is pleased to recognize EMWD for its 75 years of service in delivering safe and reliable water, wastewater, and recycled water service.
Valerie Vandever, Mayor
Alonso Ledezma, Mayor Pro Tem Phil Ayala, Councilmember