City of Cathedral City and Coachella Valley Water District to Host Septic-to-Sewer Community Meetings Sept. 9 & 10, 2026

Cathedral City residents in the Whispering Palms, South City, and Papaya and Pomegranate neighborhoods are invited to two upcoming community meetings about the Septic-to-Sewer Project, a joint effort between the City of Cathedral City and the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) to connect homes currently on septic systems to a public sewer system.

Both meetings will cover the same information, so residents can attend whichever is more convenient.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 5:30-6:30 PM
Ocotillo Park, Gazebo Area - 33300 Moreno Road

Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City - 32141 Whispering Palms Trail

City and CVWD staff will be on hand to answer questions, explain what the project could mean for these neighborhoods, and help residents complete the Property Owner Interest Survey.

Why resident response matters

The City and CVWD are pursuing grant funding to construct the public sewer system. The level of property owner interest may help determine how much grant funding is available - which makes resident participation the most important step at this stage.

Importantly, the project will only move forward if 100% of construction costs are funded through grants, at no cost to participating property owners. If funding is awarded, eligible properties may be connected to the public sewer system and existing septic systems would be abandoned.

The benefits of connecting to sewer

For homeowners weighing what a transition could mean, connecting to the public sewer system offers real, long-term advantages:

• Increased property value
• No more septic maintenance - no tank pumping, repairs, or replacement costs
• Reduced odors from failing septic systems
• Protected groundwater quality
• Enhanced sustainability, by expanding the amount of wastewater that can be treated and recycled for beneficial use

Your response is not a binding commitment

Completing the survey is non-binding. It acknowledges the information provided and indicates interest in participating. It does not obligate anyone to participate if the project moves forward.

Responses are due September 18, 2026.

→ Complete the Property Owner Interest Survey online

Property owners in the project areas should have also received the survey by mail as the Property Owner Interest Acknowledgement Form - it's the same document. The mailed form can be returned by mail, email, or drop-off to:

68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Attn: Brenda Morales, Engineering Analyst

Questions?

Contact City Engineering Analyst Brenda Morales at 760-202-2493 or [email protected], or visit the project website.

Funding for this project has been provided in full or in part under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which may include capitalization funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency through an agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the foregoing, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.