EVMWD celebrates installation of fill station at Tovashal Elementary School by Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Sep 7, 2021 Member Submitted News Photo A (left to right): MVUSD Board President Linda Lunn, Raul Esteves, EVMWD Director Andy Morris, Principal Kathy Dixon, MVUSD Superintendent Patrick Kelley, Liam Chavez, Landen Chavez, and EVMWD General Manager Greg Thomas. LAKE ELSINORE — Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) hosted a ribbon cutting event on August 26, 2021 to celebrate the installation of a new water bottle fill station at Tovashal Elementary School in Murrieta, CA. The fill station is one of two stations that was recently donated by EVMWD as part of a pilot program for local schools. Through this program, schools within EVMWD’s service area can replace an existing drinking fountain with a water bottle fill station, provided by EVMWD at no cost. “We’re excited to celebrate this new fill station and grateful to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District staff and Board for their help in making this happen,” said Andy Morris, a member of the EVMWD Board of Directors. “It’s an honor to partner with schools in providing clean, cool water to students for years to come.” Landen and Liam Chavez, 2nd and 3rd grade students at Tovashal Elementary School, celebrated the station’s “first pour” by filling their reusable EVMWD bottles to the top with refreshing water. Hundreds of their classmates will also benefit from this fill station in the coming months. “Investing in the next generation is a top priority to us here at the District,” stated Kaitlyn Wu, Community Affairs Specialist, who oversees EVMWD’s education programs. “Through our education initiatives, we help students learn where their water comes from, how we keep it safe, and how they can pursue a career in this growing industry.” EVMWD offers a variety of free education programs to local students and teachers, including virtual tours, class presentations, curriculum bundles, and more. To learn more, visit www.evmwd.com/education. ### EVMWD provides service to over 159,000 water and wastewater customers in a 97-square mile service area in Western Riverside County. The District is a sub-agency of the Western Municipal Water District and a member agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Visit the District’s Web site at www.evmwd.com for additional information.