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Board Strengthens Accountability Through Training in Good Governance

October 1, 2025 — The Rowland Water District Board of Directors has reaffirmed its commitment to leadership and transparency by completing two key state-mandated trainings during the past two months of public board meetings. The Board participated in both AB 1825 and 1661 Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training and AB 1234 Ethics Training, pursuant to the State Attorney General’s standards.  Both sessions were facilitated by Best Best & Krieger, which currently serves as ...Read More

2025-10-01T07:11:34-07:00October 1, 2025|

Rowland Water District Sponsors Enthusiastic Return of Buckboard Days Parade & Festival

September 30, 2025 — Rowland Water District (RWD) is proud to partner in the 52nd Annual Buckboard Days Parade & Festival, set for Saturday, October 18, 2025. After a one-year pause, the parade is returning to Rowland Heights, once again bringing neighbors together for a day of celebration and community pride. The parade begins at 9:00 AM at Nogales Street and travels along Colima Road before finishing at Rowland Heights Park. Spectators can look forward ...Read More

2025-09-30T15:09:44-07:00September 30, 2025|

Commitment to Transparency Earns Statewide Recognition

September 10, 2025 - Rowland Water District has received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF). The recognition highlights the District’s continued efforts to ensure open government, public accountability, and accessible communication with the communities it serves. Valid for two years, the certificate follows a detailed review of governance practices, financial reporting, ethics training, and public outreach. It reflects RWD’s steady commitment to making information ...Read More

2025-09-08T08:52:51-07:00September 10, 2025|

Spotlight on Clean Water, Innovation, and Public Engagement this August

August 15, 2025 — August marks National Water Quality Month, and Rowland Water District (RWD) is using the occasion to highlight its year-round efforts to protect water quality and ensure reliable service across its service area. “Great water quality does not happen by accident. It takes a team of skilled, dedicated professionals working every day to protect our water and our community,” said Tom Coleman, Rowland Water District General Manager. “I ...Read More

2025-08-15T07:16:24-07:00August 15, 2025|

District Report Highlights Safe, Reliable Supply and Continued Water Quality Oversight

August 15, 2025 — Rowland Water District (RWD) has published its latest Public Health Goals (PHGs) report, completed in July in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 116470. The report reviews water quality data collected from 2022 through 2024 and reaffirms that all drinking water delivered to customers met or surpassed every state and federal drinking water standard during that time. “Our commitment to water quality and public health is ...Read More

2025-08-15T07:14:22-07:00August 15, 2025|

Workplace Safety Excellence Earns Rowland Water Top National Recognition

July 8, 2025 — For the third consecutive year, Rowland Water District (RWD) has been awarded the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award by the National Safety Council (NSC).  This prestigious distinction highlights RWD’s sustained commitment to protecting the health and well-being of its workforce, part of the organization’s core value system. Presented in accordance with stringent reporting criteria set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the award is given to ...Read More

2025-07-08T11:25:07-07:00July 8, 2025|

Rowland Water District Shares 2024 Water Quality Report, Reinforcing Commitment to Customers and Community

June 30, 2025 - Rowland Water District (RWD) proudly announces the release of its 2024 Annual Water Quality Report, highlighting its commitment to providing safe, high-quality drinking water to its more than 55,000 customers. The report is available online at https://rwd.org/2024-water-quality-report/, with printed versions available for those who prefer a hard copy at RWD headquarters in Rowland Heights. “Every year, we look forward to sharing this report with our community because ...Read More

2025-06-30T14:39:29-07:00June 30, 2025|

Local Students Inspire Conservation Through Creativity

Local Students Inspire Conservation Through Creativity Winning artwork may be featured across Southern California June 30, 2025-Rowland Water District (RWD) is excited to reveal the winners of its annual Water Awareness Poster Contest, a program that invites students to think creatively about the importance of water conservation and their role in protecting this essential resource. Each winning poster will move on to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) regional ...Read More

2025-07-08T13:39:52-07:00June 30, 2025|

Balanced Budget Bolsters Local Water Dependability

June 30, 2025- On May 20, 2025, Rowland Water District (RWD)’s Board of Directors adopted the Operations and Capital Budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget reflects RWD’s ongoing commitment to system effectiveness, financial stability, and the responsible management of rising costs and future growth. RWD undertakes a thorough annual review of its financial strategy to ensure essential infrastructure is maintained, operational costs are addressed, and ratepayer funds are allocated ...Read More

2025-06-30T07:39:12-07:00June 30, 2025|

Students Shine in Annual Solar Challenge Despite Cloudy Day

June 27, 2025- Rowland Water District’s (RWD) Fourth Annual Mini Solar Challenge brought together imagination, engineering, and perseverance as 487 fifth and sixth grade students from six local schools competed in a series of hands-on challenges throughout the school year.  Last month’s event demonstrated the creativity and resilience of participating students, even as inclement weather threatened the solar-powered race day. “The Mini Solar Challenge continues to shine as a reflection of ...Read More

2025-07-08T15:56:13-07:00June 27, 2025|
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