Back in the 1950s, Orange County was covered with farms, orchards and dairies. There was a unique smell in many of the communities. Residents knew it was only a matter of time before the "farm odor"would be gone.
Developers and builders bought the land from the farmers. The dairies moved out of Orange County. Homes were then built on the farm land. Many of the farmers relocated into the valley between Chino, Ontario and Norco,Corona. The area was known as the Chino Valley in San Bernardino County and Corona Valley in Riverside County. When the farmers moved their herds from Orange County, they brought the "Orange County Air" with them. Today Orange County does not have the "farm odor."
For some time the Chino/Corona Valley has had that same unique "farm odor." The odor in the words of my grandchildren is "Cow Air." In years gone by, if you were traveling along the I-15 around Limonite, you could notice the "cow air" if you had the car window open.
Beginning in the 2000's the developers expanded out of Orange County and came to the Corona Valley. They built homes where the cows once roamed. Today the Corona Valley has very few dairies remaining. In their place is a thriving new community known as Eastvale.
Many people do not know that before building, the developers were required to remove the tainted soil and refill the land with fresh soil which was properly compacted. The odor is not coming from the soil under the houses. The odor blows in from the nearby fields and farms. Currently there are still many open fields for growing crops. The farmers spread fertilizer to grow the field crops. But for the most part the "farm odors" are not from the Eastvale community.
I have lived here in Eastvale for several years. At times the odor is strong. But usually, it is not even noticable. The aroma is especially strong after a rain. However, it is always the strongest whenever you have visitors who come out from Orange County!
Eventually the entire area will be developed. The farms will all be gone. Meanwhile, if someone tells you that the farms and the smell will all be gone within the next year or two, you may want to question that idea.
Eastvale has many beautiful homes for sale. Today, in Eastvale, you can purchase a large home on a pool sized lot at an affordable price. Eastvale is a community of new neighborhoods with home owners who take pride in their homes and are fond of our growing community. We are rightfully proud of our schools and numerous parks.