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Sewer rates change for EVMWD customers

New sewer rates for EVMWD cus- your sewer bill may not increase due to
tomers went into effect July 1. To more increased water use, the more water you
accurately reflect the costs of providing use may cause you to go over your wa-
sewer service, EVMWD’s Board of Di- ter budget, which would result in being
rectors adopted a new residential rate charged more for water use.
structure. The new structure reduced the Q: My home is vacant half the year,
fixed charge and now includes a vari- shouldn’t there be a reduced rate for
able rate based on the number of people me, since I am not contributing to the
living in the home. The variable charge PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE system year-round?
covers the cost to collect and transport A: EVMWD’s sewer system is ready
sewage to the treatment plant, treatment to use whenever you need it. In order
chemicals, and waste disposal. EVMWD adopted a new residential rate structure that went into effect July 1. to accomplish this, sewer rates are set
The new fixed rate is $20.29 per based on the cost of service, mainte-
month. The variable rate is $6.93 per the lowest feasible costs for its custom- sewer system. nance, and the amount of flow the sewer
month for each person in the home. ers which accurately reflect the cost of Q: Could my sewer costs go down treatment plants process. Everyone pays
For example, a four-person household providing services. under the variable rate structure? for these costs, as determined by the
would pay $27.72 (4 people times the A: Yes, some people will see their number of people in the home and the
variable rate of $6.93), plus the fixed Questions and Answers sewer bill decrease under the new rate tiered rate. The tiered rate system ap-
rate of $20.29, for a total sewer bill of structure, depending on the number of plies these costs based on people in the
$48.01. Here are questions and answers sup- people in their household. home, which is more representative of
The Canyon Lake monthly residen- plied by EVMWD. Q: We have a large family but we each home’s contribution to the sewer
tial capital sewer surcharge of $12 (40 Q: How does EVMWD measure are very water efficient. Why do we system.
cents per day) per 30 days billing cycle what goes into the sewer? have to pay a higher amount if we are Q: Is EVMWD the first to charge
remains the same. A: Although EVMWD cannot mea- not using more water than smaller for sewer services this way?
Customers who wish to update their sure the sewer flow from each individual A: EVMWD is one of many local
person per household number may do so home, the variable sewer rate structure is households? agencies to adopt a variable rate struc-
by calling EVMWD Customer Service designed to reflect the amount of waste A: It is good to be water efficient. ture for sewer service. Many agencies
at 951-674-3146 or visiting evmwd. each home contributes to the sewer sys- However, wastewater is comprised of charge block rates based on the volume
com/2018sewer. tem based on the indoor water budget waste and water. A home’s sewer flow of water a customer consumes.
Adjusting the household number for and the number of people in the home. reflects the number of people in the Q: Does the variable rate structure
the variable sewer will also affect the Q: How does EVMWD know I’m home, not how much water you save. apply to all EVMWD sewer custom-
household water budget. To help deter- sending more waste to the sewer than EVMWD’s tiered rates are designed to ers?
mine your rate, visit EVMWD’s website a home with less people? apply sewer costs more accurately based A: All residents with sewer service
or contact Customer Service. A: Indoor water budgets allocate 55 on each home’s expected flow to the in the EVMWD service area will be
As a public service provider, EVM- gallons per person, per day. Generally sewer system. charged under the new variable sewer
WD can only charge its customers for the more people in the home, the more Q: Do we get penalty charges for rate structure.
the costs associated with providing ser- water a home needs. The same theory flushing more, showering more, etc.? Q: What can I do to learn more
vice. The District cannot earn a profit. applies to sewer service, where an in- A: No. Sewer rates are based on the about my sewer rates?
By restructuring sewer service rates crease in the number of people in the variable sewer rate structure for the To learn more about sewer rates, call
from fixed to variable, EVMWD ensures home means an increased flow to the number of people in the home. Although 951-674-3146 or visit evmwd.com.

Help ensure blood types don’t go missing

The _meric_n Red Cr_ss needs help sive Red Cross Missing Types T-shirt, Red Cross Riverside Chapter, 6235 Riv-
to bring back the As, Bs and Os. This is while supplies last. ercrest Dr.
not a typo. These letters represent blood
types and the reality is that during blood Upcoming Blood Drives How to donate blood
shortages these letters do go missing Here is a list of local blood donation To donate blood, download the Amer-
from hospital shelves. The American opportunities through July 15. ican Red Cross app, visit Redcrossblood.
Red Cross urges donors of all blood Murrieta org, or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an
types to give now to help prevent delays July 6: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Rancho appointment or for more information. FILE PHOTO
in patient care this summer. Springs Medical Center, 25520 Medical All blood types are needed to ensure a
Earlier this month, As, Bs and Os be- reliable supply for patients. A blood do- ucts to local area hospitals. Volunteer
gan disappearing from brand logos, so- Dr. July 13: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wal-Mart, nor card, driver’s license, or two other transportation specialists play a very im-
cial media pages, signs and websites as forms of identification are required at portant role in ensuring an ample blood
part of the Missing Types campaign to 41200 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd. check-in. supply for patients in need by transport-
draw attention to the need for new blood Hemet Blood and platelet donors can save ing blood and blood products. To apply
donors. More than 1,000 partners across July 8: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Our for a volunteer transportation specialist
the country, from small businesses to Lady of the Valley Church, 780 S State time at their next donation by using position, visit rdcrss.org/driver.
RapidPass to complete their pre-dona-
leading national brands, have signed on St. tion reading and health history question- The American Red Cross feeds, shel-
to join the #MissingType movement and Temecula ters and provides emotional support to
raise awareness about the critical role of July 7: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wal-Mart, naire online, on the day of their dona- victims of disasters; supplies about 40
every blood donor. 32225 Hwy 79 S. tion, before arriving at the blood drive. percent of the nation’s blood; teaches
While thousands of donors have an- July 10: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wal-Mart, Visit and follow the instructions at skills that save lives; provides interna-
swered the call to donate blood, more 32225 Hwy 79 S. redcrossblood.org/rapidpass or use the tional humanitarian aid; and supports
donors are needed now to help ensure July 14: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Starbucks, Blood Donor app. military members and their families.
blood types don’t go missing. During 29588 Rancho California Rd. Volunteers needed The Red Cross is a not-for-profit orga-
the summer, especially around holidays Riverside nization that depends on volunteers and
like Independence Day, donations often July 6: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., American Another way to support the lifesaving the generosity of the American public to
don’t keep pace with patient needs. The Red Cross Riverside Chapter, 6235 Riv- mission of the American Red Cross is to perform its mission. For more informa-
Red Cross is thanking all those who do- ercrest Dr. become a volunteer transportation spe- tion, visit redcross.org or visit on Twitter
nate July 2 through July 7 with an exclu- July 7: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., American cialist and deliver lifesaving blood prod- at redcross.

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