Western Infrastructure Updates
This comprehensive report of Western’s Capital Improvement and Facilities Plan (CIFP) sets immediate capital priorities for the two-year period, while forecasting project needs over a five-year span.
Western recognizes the ever-changing environment of water reliability. To confront modern challenges and continue delivering safe, reliable, high quality services, Western is committed to cost-effective and innovative solutions to ensure long-term water supply for our region. Studying and understanding drought conditions, advanced preparation for natural disasters, and anticipating fluctuating demands helped to create this well-rounded plan. The capital projects listed within will create, maintain, and improve the systems that serve customers.
Capital Improvement and Facilities Plan (CIFP) - Fiscal Years 2020-2025
Current Projects
Click below to view detailed information and the latest updates on Western’s active projects. For any questions or concerns about these projects, contact Western’s Strategic Communications team.
- North Well
- Sterling Pump Station
- Cannon Pump Station
- Arlington Desalter System
- Magnolia Avenue Interconnection
North Well
Project Summary
To best serve our Murrieta customers, Western is re-establishing a local well site. The North Well project site is located in the city of Murrieta at the corner of Vineyard Pkwy and Kentucky Derby Way.
The North Well will replace an older well that was decommissioned in 2017 because the infrastructure no longer met Western's standards. However, the quality of the groundwater remains high therefore, the new well will provide a critical local water source for our Murrieta customers.
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Project Benefits
- Helps Western maintain a new local water source for our Murrieta customers.
- Expected to produce 750 gallons of water per minute or 1.08 million gallons per day.
Estimated Timeline
2019-2021
Project Budget
$2.5 Million
Contact Information
951.571.7119
outreach@wmwd.com
Sterling Pump Station
Project Summary
The Sterling Pump Station project is a component of Western's La Sierra Pipeline project and will connect the water produced at the Arlington and Chino Desalters to customers throughout Western's service area.
In addition to the new pump station, this project will include site improvements such as new landscaping, lighting, and security cameras - providing visual and security enhancements to Sterling Avenue in Riverside.
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Project Benefits
- Reflects Western’s mission to become more self-sufficient by reduces dependence on imported water.
- Meets current and future water needs of our community.
- Provides additional local water in case of emergencies.
Estimated Timeline
2018-2021
Project Budget
$16 Million
Contact Information
951.571.7119
outreach@wmwd.com
Cannon Pump Station and Interconnection
Project Summary
Western is constructing a new pump station and interconnection with Riverside Public Utilities (RPU). The interconnection with the existing RPU pipeline from Campbell Reservoir is located near the intersection of Alessandro Blvd. and Cannon Rd.
The Cannon Pump Station will be located on the northwest corner of Alessandro Blvd. and Overlook Pkwy.
Project Benefits
- Improves water supply reliability by importing groundwater from the Bunker Hill and Riverside Basins.
Estimated Timeline
2020-2023
Project Budget
$4.7 Million
Contact Information
951.571.7119
outreach@wmwd.com
Arlington Desalter System Well Rehab
Project Summary
The Arlington Desalter is supplied by five groundwater extraction wells that are located within the median of Magnolia Avenue, between La Sierra Avenue and Pierce Street.
The rehabilitation schedule includes performing work for one or two individual desalter wells per year.
Project Benefits
- Optimizes efficiencies and increases water production.
Estimated Timeline
Western is rehabilitating all five of Western’s Arlington Desalter System (ADS) wells. Currently, Western is performing work on ADS Well No. 3. Work on the last well, ADS Well 5, is scheduled for completion by the year 2022.
Project Budget
$1.2 Million
Contact Information
951.571.7119
outreach@wmwd.com
Magnolia Avenue Interconnection
Project Summary
This project will establish an interconnection with Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) on Magnolia Avenue and Merced Drive in Riverside. Once complete, additional water will be available to Western at Sterling Pump Station through this connection.
Project Benefits
- Provides great water supply reliability.
Estimated Timeline
2020-2022
Project Budget
$1.2 Million
Contact Information
951.571.7119
outreach@wmwd.com