Ordinance Strengthens Commitment to Long-Term Water Reliability
October 15, 2025 - On October 14, the Rowland Water District (RWD) Board of Directors approved Ordinance 0-10-2025 prohibiting the use of potable water to irrigate certain nonfunctional turf on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. The action supports state conservation requirements and advances RWD’s long-term strategy to preserve water reliability for the community. The ordinance follows recent state legislation that requires local water agencies to eliminate potable irrigation for decorative turf ...Read More


