FPUD, RMWD may form JPA while waiting on consolidation

The Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) and Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD) are currently making strides in the initial stages of consolidation between the two water districts, designed to provide the districts’ customers service at a less expensive rate.

Talks of mergers began in early 2012, with meetings between the districts continuing periodically.

According to Dave Seymour, general manager for RMWD, the consolidation study is still in the process.

“Originally we thought we could wrap it up in six to twelve months, but it looks more like 18 months to two years,” said Seymour....