Rancho Water Celebrates 60 Years with Splash Fest Community Event by Rancho Water Aug 18, 2025 Member Submitted News TEMECULA – Rancho California Water District (Rancho Water/District) marked its 60th Anniversary on Saturday, August 16, with a lively and well-attended community celebration, Splash Fest, drawing hundreds of residents for a day of fun, learning, and appreciation. The family-friendly event at Rancho Water’s District office brought together customers, neighbors, and staff to honor six decades of service and partnership in the Temecula-Murrieta region. Guests enjoyed hands-on activities for all ages, including a petting zoo, crafts, and live entertainment from local bands Ash Easton & The Proper and Cornelius Blue. Attendees toured the Rancho Water demonstration garden led by Riverside County Master Gardeners, who shared tips on transforming landscapes with water-efficient plants. Blue Watchdog Conservation’s irrigation specialist provided live demonstrations, showing visitors how to optimize their garden irrigation systems to save water while keeping landscapes healthy and beautiful. “This event was about more than just celebrating 60 years, it was about thanking our customers for being our partners in sustainability,” said Jason Martin, Rancho Water General Manager. “We are proud to be members of such a strong community, and to be able to share practical tools, programs, and rebates that help everyone use water wisely for the future.” Rancho Water’s Board President Brian Brady echoed that sentiment, adding, “For six decades, Rancho Water has been committed to providing reliable water service and innovative solutions. This event gave us a chance to not only celebrate our history and thank our customers but to look ahead to the next 60 years with the people we serve at the heart of it all.” In addition to demonstrations and tours, attendees enjoyed walking along merchant’s row and grabbing a tasty treat at the food vendor tents, took home Rancho Water giveaways, and learned more about available incentives for water-efficient landscaping and smart irrigation upgrades. The celebration underscored Rancho Water’s ongoing mission to deliver exceptional water and wastewater services, support regional sustainability, and strengthen its connection to the community. For more information on Rancho Water, visit RanchoWater.com.
