The Rancho California Water District received a $800,088 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) grant program (CFDA 15.507). The grant will support the development of a strategic plan for advanced wellhead treatment facilities capable of mitigating emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in the Murrieta-Temecula Groundwater Basin. The project aims to protect local groundwater supplies and reduce reliance on imported water. Key activities include a water quality data review, PFAS sampling and testing, treatment configuration analysis, a pilot study, conceptual site design, and cost estimates for remediation. This initiative aligns with Rancho California Water District's regional water management plan to maximize groundwater potential and improve water quality. The project is supported by the Pechanga Tribe, Riverside County, and the City of Temecula, and is expected to be completed by September 2027.
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