For years, failing septic tanks in Quail Valley have sent raw sewage spilling into yards and onto roads, generating terrible smells and health hazards.
Leticia JuarezThe community of Quail Valley in Menifee is known for its rolling hills and quails that roam them, but during heavy rainstorms, it's not the scent of sage brush surrounding the area that fills the air.For years, failing septic tanks have resulted in raw sewage spilling into yards and onto roadways, creating not only a smelly issue but a public health hazard.
Calvert has secured $9 million so far in federal funding for the Quail Valley Septic to Sewer Conversion Project, led by Eastern Municipal Water District. "Converting the homes from septic to sewer would avoid any risk of contamination of Canyon Lake," said Mouawd."We cannot wait. Cannot wait. It is expensive to dump. It's almost $400 depending on what size tank you have," said Mancini.
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