Wine Country Sewer Project Update
The Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has commenced the Northern and Southern Wine Country Sewer Project to modernize infrastructure in Temecula Wine Country. Although this project does not directly affect GlenOak Hills, it is very much on our doorstep, with construction impacting key areas of Wine Country. The project replaces outdated septic systems with sewer lines to protect groundwater quality and support the region’s growing wineries, restaurants, and tourism. It includes installing 14,000 linear feet of sewer lines in the northern region along Rancho California Road, Glen Oaks Road, Warren Road, and East Benton Road, and 23,200 linear feet in the southern region along Anza Road and De Portola Road.
With a total estimated cost of $28.5 million, the project has secured $9.1 million from Riverside County through the American Rescue Plan Act and $2 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s State and Tribal Assistance Grants. EMWD is requesting an additional $2 million from Assembly District 71 to further fund the work. Construction began in Summer 2024 and is expected to conclude by Winter 2026.
For further details or partnership opportunities, contact Nicolette Jonkhoff, EMWD Grants Program Manager, at 951-928-3777 ext. 4314 or jonkhofn@emwd.org. The official project fact sheet is attached for your reference. More information is also available at www.emwd.org.
EMWD Flyer
Project Overview and Boundaries
The Wine Country Sewer project is set to install 14,000 linear feet of sewer lines in northern Wine Country, focusing on:
Rancho California Road
Glen Oaks Road
Warren Road
East Benton Road
Though GlenOak Hills is serviced by Rancho Water and will not be directly connected to the new system, nearby infrastructure changes, particularly along Glen Oaks Road, could affect the area over time.