Lake provides important drinking water source

By EVMWD
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District

In addition to Canyon Lake providing the recreational centerpiece for the community, it has always served as a reservoir, currently owned by the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.

The Canyon Lake Reservoir is a critical part of EVMWD’s water supply system. The reservoir can hold as much as 12,000 acre feet or 3.9 billion gallons of water, which plays a critical role in meeting regional drinking water needs during periods of peak demand.

The lake is also a recreational lake, leased to about 4,800 members of the Canyon Lake Property Owners Association. The CLPOA manages the use of the lake for recreation.

The recreational amenities offered by the Canyon Lake Reservoir increase the property values inside Canyon Lake and offer residents enjoyable water activities year-round.

Photo provided by Nicole Garvito

EVMWD owns all of the water and land rights within the footprint of the Canyon Lake Reservoir. This important local water supply helps ensure EVMWD can provide reliable drinking water to all 155,000 customers in its 97 square mile service area.