Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District

What Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District does

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) is a public non-profit water utility and special district of the State of California, organized on December 23, 1950 under the Municipal Water District Act of 1911, headquartered at 31315 Chaney Street in Lake Elsinore. The district provides comprehensive water, wastewater, and recycled water services to over 47,000 service connections across a 97-square-mile service area spanning Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Wildomar, Murrieta, and unincorporated communities of Lakeland Village, Horsethief Canyon, Sedco Hills, The Farm, Cleveland Ridge, Rancho Capistrano-El Cariso Village, and Temescal Canyon. Infrastructure includes 747.5 miles of water pipelines, more than 8,100 fire hydrants, 14 active municipal wells in the Elsinore Division (providing 40-50% of drinking water), Canyon Lake storage with nearly 12,000 acre-feet behind Railroad Canyon Dam, and three wastewater reclamation plants using ultraviolet disinfection for tertiary treatment.

The district's technology stack is built on Esri ArcGIS for GIS-enabled infrastructure mapping, leak detection, and the public-facing Capital Improvement Projects Map; AquaHawk smart metering for real-time customer water usage monitoring and alerting; Power BI dashboards for water quality and aeration data; and advanced treatment systems including Granular Activated Carbon and Ion Exchange (GAC/IX) for PFAS reduction. Supply is diversified across local groundwater, Canyon Lake surface water, imported water (averaging 75% of supply via Metropolitan Water District's Colorado River Aqueduct and State Water Project), and recycled water for agricultural, commercial, and landscape irrigation. Approximately 27,000 acre-feet of water is produced annually in the Elsinore Division.

EVMWD generates revenue primarily through water and wastewater service fees assessed across its rate base, with rates set by an elected five-member Board of Directors through a Prop 218 process; new rates were adopted June 26, 2025 for fiscal years 2026-2029. Secondary revenue streams include Community Facilities District (CFD) special taxes on property tax rolls financing nine CFDs with seven outstanding bond issues. The district is currently managing nearly $372 million in capital improvement projects funded through federal, state, and regional grants and loans from agencies including the State Revolving Fund, Bureau of Reclamation, CalOES, and CMUA. The district is exploring acquisition of the Potter Valley Project dams from PG&E and operates within a broader ecosystem as a sub-agency of Western Municipal Water District and member agency of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

Name

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District

Legal name

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District

Website

https://evmwd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District is a California special district providing water, wastewater, and recycled water services to over 47,000 connections across a 97-square-mile service area in southwest Riverside County, operating 747.5 miles of pipelines, 14 wells, and three reclamation plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Utility Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled Water Customer Programs & Demand Management (Connections, Rate Design, End‑Use Controls) (EUANAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA)

Keywords

• Municipal water services
• Wastewater treatment services
• Recycled water production
• Water infrastructure management
• Water conservation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Elsinore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Water and Wastewater Service Fees: The district generates revenue through water and wastewater fees and charges assessed to over 47,000 service connections. The Board of Directors sets rates, fees, and charges for district services, operations, and debt financing of capital improvements. Rates were adopted on June 26, 2025 for fiscal years 2026-2029.
2. Capital Improvement Project Funding: The district manages nearly $372 million across multiple capital improvement projects funded through federal, state, and various other grant and loan programs. This includes funding from agencies like the State Revolving Fund (SRF), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), and California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA).
3. Community Facilities District Special Taxes: CFD special taxes collected on property tax rolls to pay principal and interest on bonds issued to finance public improvements including streets, water and sewer systems. EVMWD has nine CFDs with seven having outstanding bond issues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) is a public water utility that delivers potable water, wastewater collection and treatment, and recycled water to over 47,000 residential, commercial, and agricultural service connections across a 97-square-mile service area in southwest Riverside County, California. The district operates an integrated water management system that combines local groundwater wells, surface water storage at Canyon Lake, imported water from the Metropolitan Water District, and advanced wastewater reclamation with UV disinfection to produce recycled water for irrigation and industrial uses.

Product overview

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) is a public water utility providing water, wastewater, and recycled water services to over 47,000 connections in Riverside County, California. The district operates a unified water management platform centered on ArcGIS-enabled infrastructure mapping and AquaHawk customer portal for real-time water monitoring and billing. Key product offerings include the Capital Improvement Projects Map for public project visibility, GIS-Enabled Water Loss Management for leak detection, and customer-facing services such as the bill payment portal and conservation rebate programs. Additional modules support education (K-12 materials and virtual tours), water-wise landscaping resources, and grants administration for infrastructure projects. The portfolio operates as a platform with customer-facing digital services layered over core utility infrastructure operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Potable Water Service Delivery of safe drinking water through 747.5 miles of pipelines to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers, sourced from local wells, Canyon Lake surface water, and imported supplies.
• Wastewater Collection and Treatment
• Recycled Water Production and Distribution
• PFAS Water Treatment
• Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Services
• AquaHawk Smart Metering and Customer Portal
• Water Conservation Rebate Programs
• Development Services
• Capital Improvement Project Delivery

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PG&EminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026EVMWD is in early due diligence stages to potentially acquire and operate Scott Dam and Cape Horn Dam (part of the Potter Valley Project) from PG&E. PG&E planned to decommission the century-old Eel River dams, but EVMWD and federal agencies are exploring keeping the dams in place through potential acquisition.
• Western Municipal Water DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEVMWD is a sub-agency of Western Municipal Water District. Western Water awarded over $6 million in grant funding to support EVMWD's Lee Lake Wells Project. Western Water also co-sponsors the Lois B. Krieger Water Project Grants for Educators program with EVMWD.
• Metropolitan Water District of Southern CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEVMWD is a member agency of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). MWD operates the Colorado River Aqueduct and State Water Project, providing imported water to EVMWD through Lake Skinner and Lake Mathews treatment facilities. MWD also adds fluoride during treatment and partners on SoCalWaterSmart.com rebate platform.
• EsricoreTechnology or IntegrationEVMWD uses Esri GIS technology including ArcGIS tools for infrastructure mapping, asset management, leak detection, and real-time monitoring. Water utilities across the United States deploy Esri's geospatial solutions to combat water loss, with nearly 20 percent of treated water lost annually costing $6.4 billion.
• California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEVMWD partnered with CMUA to receive funding through the High Road Training Partnerships: Resilient Workforce Fund Program supporting expansion of training and internship programs for incumbent women workers in the water and wastewater industry.
• Santa Ana River Conservation and Conjunctive Use Program (SARCCUP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative regional effort to improve water supply resiliency, conserve water, and enhance habitat within the Santa Ana River Watershed. Part of Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) grants supporting invasive species removal, riparian habitat restoration, and 4,500 acre-feet of dry-year yield storage in Elsinore.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture / Department of InteriorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with EVMWD representatives regarding the Potter Valley Project. Federal agencies are pushing for keeping Scott Dam and Cape Horn Dam in place, opposing PG&E's decommissioning plan.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Eastern Municipal Water District: Neighboring municipal water district serving the rest of Riverside County with water, wastewater, and recycled water services. Highly comparable in scale, services, regulatory regime, and reliance on imported supply.
• Inland Empire Utilities Agency: Regional wastewater and recycled water agency serving the Chino Basin in San Bernardino County. Comparable in operating wastewater treatment and large-scale recycled water distribution, though focused on wastewater rather than retail water supply.
• Rancho California Water District: Special district providing water, recycled water, and wastewater services in Temecula and Murrieta, adjacent to EVMWD's service area. Closely comparable in size, services, and Southwest Riverside County customer profile.
• Western Municipal Water District: Parent/sister agency of EVMWD, providing wholesale and retail water and wastewater services across western Riverside County. Directly comparable as a municipal water district with overlapping governance, infrastructure, and customer base.
• Irvine Ranch Water District: Highly regarded Southern California special district providing integrated water, wastewater, and recycled water services. Comparable in service integration, recycled water leadership, and special-district governance model.

Broad incumbents

• San Diego County Water Authority: Wholesale water supplier serving San Diego County, comparable as a large-scale regional water agency that delivers imported supply to retail districts. Operates at a larger scale and different geography than EVMWD.
• Orange County Water District: Groundwater management district operating Orange County's groundwater basin and the Groundwater Replenishment System, a flagship indirect potable reuse facility. Comparable in advanced treatment and groundwater/recycled water focus, though primarily wholesale.
• California American Water: Investor-owned regulated water and wastewater utility serving multiple California service areas. Comparable in providing retail water and wastewater service, but with private ownership, regulated returns, and broader geographic footprint.
• Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority: Regional water resources authority coordinating supply, stormwater, and recycled water projects across the Santa Ana watershed, including partnerships with EVMWD (SARCCUP). Comparable in scope of water-resource planning and recycled water programs.
• Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: Regional wholesale water agency and EVMWD's upstream supplier of imported water. Comparable as a large-scale water utility, but operating at the wholesale level across six counties rather than retail in a defined district.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/elsinorevmwd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ElsinoreEddie
• Facebookfacebook.com/evmwd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elsinore-valley-mwd
• Instagraminstagram.com/elsinorevalleymwd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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