[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 174 (Tuesday, October 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E985]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING THE EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 2025

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Eastern 
Municipal Water District (EMWD) as it celebrates a major milestone in 
the district's history. This year, EMWD will mark its 75th Anniversary 
and a proven legacy of service to our community.
  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. In the 75 years since, EMWD has grown from a 
small agency into California's sixth largest public retail water 
agency, and seventh largest wastewater agency, serving nearly 1 million 
customers across 682 square miles.
  Throughout its history, EMWD has remained committed to delivering 
safe, reliable water, wastewater, and recycled water services. It 
serves one of California's fastest-growing regions and continues to 
balance the needs of current customers while planning for future 
growth. Through forward-thinking investments in infrastructure, 
including groundwater desalination and one of the Nation's most 
advanced recycled water programs, EMWD has emerged as a leader in water 
innovation and resiliency.
  EMWD's success is driven by strong leadership and proactive 
engagement. Through active collaboration with state and federal 
partners and elected officials, the district has advanced policies that 
strengthen water reliability and promote long-term resource 
sustainability. EMWD and I have worked closely to advance critical 
water projects in both EMWD's service area, and the arid west.
  On a local level, I have worked with EMWD on a sewer solution in 
Quail Valley a community that is reliant on antiquated, and failing 
septic systems. One part of the community's septic to sewer conversion 
is complete, and we continue to work together on subsequent phases.
  Mr. Speaker, for 75 years, Eastern Municipal Water District has 
played a vital role in the development and sustainability of Southern 
California. I am proud to recognize EMWD for its decades of public 
service, and I join the community in celebrating this remarkable 
milestone. We look forward to EMWD's continued contributions and 
service for the next 75 years and beyond.

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