Village of Heritage Recycled Water Project Expands Regional Water Reliability by Cucamonga Valley Water District Nov 7, 2025 Member Submitted News FONTANA — The Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD), the City of Fontana, and the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) joined together to celebrate the completion of the Village of Heritage Recycled Water Project, marking a major step forward in local water reliability and regional sustainability. The project expands recycled water service throughout the Heritage community, providing a sustainable source for irrigating greenbelts, parkways, and open spaces. This investment will conserve approximately 89 acre-feet of potable water each year, about 80,000 gallons of drinking water saved daily, while supporting a greener, more resilient community. CVWD Board President Randall Reed highlighted the significance of regional collaboration and long-term planning, stating that “the Village of Heritage Project reflects what can be achieved when agencies work together toward a shared goal. By expanding the use of recycled water, we’re improving local water reliability, strengthening our sustainability, and investing in the future of our community.” Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren shared her excitement about the project’s positive impact on the community, stating, “This project is a game-changer for Fontana — it’s about being smart with our resources, protecting our future, and keeping our neighborhoods thriving. I’m especially excited to see this project come to life. Thanks to the partnership of the Cucamonga Valley Water District, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, and our residents, we’re building a more sustainable, resilient Fontana — one that will stay green and strong for generations to come.” From a regional perspective, IEUA Board Member Michael Camacho underscored the project’s significance in strengthening local water reliability. He explained, “The Village of Heritage project is an important piece in our regional water reliability puzzle. Every gallon of recycled water used for landscape irrigation, toilet flushing, or cooling systems is a gallon of imported water that remains available for drinking. In a region facing ongoing drought conditions and increasing uncertainty around imported water supplies, diversification is our strongest strategy. Recycled water is drought-proof, locally controlled, and sustainable. This project demonstrates our commitment to turning every drop into a resource, building the kind of redundancy and flexibility our region needs to thrive regardless of drought conditions.” During the ceremony, State Water Resources Control Board Member Nichole Morgan commended the agencies’ efforts and highlighted the project’s role in advancing statewide water resilience. She stated, “We are here today to celebrate 14,000 Village of Heritage residents joining the many others across the state who enjoy the increased water security made possible by recycling projects. Our work at the State Board is to improve California’s water security. To this end and to keep financing costs low and water recycling projects affordable, we have partnered with water agencies, towns, and cities across the state and distributed $1.4 billion in loans and grants over the past three years. The Village of Heritage project alone will offset approximately 89-acre feet per year of imported water, and all the projects combined will secure nearly 250,000-acre feet of additional water per year, enough to sustain 750,000 households. This represents a broad and meaningful step toward California’s more secure and vibrant economy and ecology.” The Village of Heritage Recycled Water Project was made possible through collaboration between CVWD, the City of Fontana, and IEUA, with funding provided by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency and the State Water Resources Control Board’s Water Recycling Funding Program. The project demonstrates a shared commitment to sustainability, partnership, and long-term water reliability. ### The Cucamonga Valley Water District provides high quality, reliable water and wastewater service to 200,000 customers within the City of Rancho Cucamonga, portions of Fontana, Ontario, and Upland, and some unincorporated San Bernardino County.
