2026 Water Storage Tanks Rehabilitation Construction Projects
Summary
SCH Number
2026100474
Public Agency
Eastern Municipal Water District
(EMWD)
Document Title
2026 Water Storage Tanks Rehabilitation Construction Projects
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/14/2026
Document Description
Water tanks are key assets in Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) ongoing mission to provide reliable water service. Exterior inspections and interior dive inspections revealed several water tanks operating at sub-optimal conditions, including deteriorated coating and corroded structural members in several tanks. Proper maintenance is required to ensure optimal protection of district assets and extension of the tank’s service life. The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate the following tanks: Sun City Tank, Cajalco Tank, and Riparian Tank. The project includes recoating the tank exterior and interior, installation of new roof vents, perimeter safety railing, replacement of the cathodic protection system, and repair or replacement of corroded structural members. Beneficiaries of the project are EMWD ratepayers.
Contact Information
Name
Martha Vilchis
Agency Name
Eastern Municipal Water District
Job Title
Water Resources Specialist Associate I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Menifee, Moreno Valley, Unincorporated Mead Valley Community
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Citywide, Southern California, Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Cajalco Tank: 33.837011, -117.273091; Along Cajalco Road, between Tyler Rd and
Decker Road
Riparian Tank: 22660 Climbing Rose Dr, Moreno Valley, 92557
Sun City Tank: 28829 Wentworth Dr, Sun City, 92586
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
Implementation of the proposed project would result in the repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing tank structures throughout EMWD’s service area. The recoating of tank exterior and interior, corroded structure replacement, and installation of new vents, railing, and cathodic protection would not increase the capacity of the tanks or the service they provide but will instead increase the service life of the tanks
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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