Construction Project Updates

As a water and wastewater provider, we continuously upgrade, maintain, and repair our system so it can continue to serve our customers. The purpose of this page is to provide information about current Rancho Water projects, explain their need and benefits and inform the community about potential impacts during construction. 

Although the District understands that construction creates an inconvenience, it is committed to keeping the community informed of current projects, while working to minimize construction impacts as much as possible. 

Scroll around the interactive map to learn more about the planned construction projects near you. Or visit the project list below the map to view detailed information and the latest updates. For any questions or concerns about these projects, please call the District’s construction hotline at (951) 296-6904.

1. Vail Dam Remediation

This project involves constructing the structural remediation to Vail Dam, resulting in a new dam with a 75-100 year lifespan. The project is scheduled for completion in 2025.

2. Recycled Pipeline Project: Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School

This project is now complete.

3. Madison Ave Water Pipeline Replacement

The project will be starting at the end of November 2022 and be done in May 2023. The project replaces approximately 800' of potable pipeline on Madison Ave between Nick Ln. and Pear St. in Murrieta.

4. Pipeline joint repair and flow diversion rehabilitation (Diaz Rd.)

This project is to divert existing sewer flows from Winchester Lift Station. Work location: Diaz Rd. between Winchester Rd. and Rio Nedo Rd. in Temecula. Work is set to be complete in Summer 2023. 

5. Pipeline joint repair and flow diversion rehabilitation (Adams Ave.)

This project is to divert existing sewer flows from Winchester Lift Station. Work  location: Adams Ave. at Elm St. in Murrieta. Work is set to be complete in Summer 2023.

6. Pepperleaf St. Potable Water Pipeline Replacements

Construction of approximately 90 linear feet (LF) of 8-inch potable water ductile iron pipeline including associated appurtenances, fittings, couplers, and connections to existing 8-inch waterline to restore reach functionality. Project is scheduled to finish in Summer 2023.

Construction in Your Neighborhood

It is important to Rancho Water to provide you with reliable, high-quality water service. Occasionally, that may mean fixing mainline leaks, replacing valves, or working on other parts of our water delivery infrastructure, which could result in water shutdowns in your neighborhood. Our crews are working hard to find leaks and proactively fix problems that would otherwise result in wasted water and higher-cost solutions. 

We appreciate your understanding when this necessary work is underway.

If your water is shutdown unexpectedly, please check our Alerts page for information and sign up for Emergency Alert texts.

Bear Creek (Murrieta)

In late 2022, our crews identified and fixed 12 leaks in the area. In January 2023, Rancho Water proactively bundled additional leak repairs with four necessary valve replacements. This construction will limit the need for future repairs and will also result in modernized infrastructure for Bear Creek area.