Well 25 Rehabilitation and Repair

The Eastern Municipal Water District is undertaking the Well 25 Rehabilitation and Repair project in San Jacinto, Riverside County, to restore a water well that has been offline since 2022. The well has experienced production issues involving sand and filter/gravel pack material, suggesting a potential failure of the well casing. The primary objective is to return the well to its historical production capacity of 1,400 gallons per minute. This effort will benefit EMWD ratepayers by restoring essential water infrastructure. The scope of work includes the removal of the well pump, mechanical cleaning of the casing, and a comprehensive integrity inspection. A critical component of the project is targeted zone sampling to determine if the well screen is the source of the sand and gravel or if other causes are responsible, which will inform the final repair method. The project is classified under NAICS code 237310 and is considered categorically exempt under 15301(b) as it involves the maintenance of an existing public structure. Primary points of contact for the project include Martha Vilchis and Joe Broadhead.