From July 21 through July 25, Corona residents and businesses are asked to temporarily reduce outdoor water use to help the city manage a critical maintenance period. The Metropolitan Water District will undertake a non-routine inspection on a Feeder Pipeline at Lake Mathews, which delivers raw water to Corona’s surface water treatment plants. Although most inspections happen in winter, this mid-summer check is “necessary to ensure system reliability and staff safety,” city officials said in a statement.
To complete the work, Metropolitan will limit water deliveries, reducing the amount of surface water available to the city.
Residents are asked to turn off sprinklers and irrigation systems, only hand-water when necessary, and use a hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle.
Residents may notice temporary changes in the taste or odor of tap water. This is normal and due to water being drawn from a different part of Lake Mathews. City officials assure the public that drinking water remains safe and meets all state and federal quality standards.
