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

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

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

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

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

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

Rowland Water District (RWD) hosted its inaugural Discover Rowland Fest on May 10 at the District’s headquarters, offering local residents engaging educational and interactive activities focused on sustainable water use. More than 200 people attended the free event, including many families with children from throughout the RWD community. Guests learned how each District department supports water conservation through designated booths, live demonstrations, and landscape workshops. “Our first Discover Rowland Fest was ...Read More

ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA — Rowland Water District (RWD) joins the community in mourning the passing of John Rowland V, affectionately known as “Cinco”,  a direct descendant of the family whose legacy helped shape the Rowland Heights region and inspired the founding of RWD more than 70 years ago. "Cinco’s passing is deeply felt by all of us at the District," said John Bellah, President of the RWD Board of Directors. "We extend ...Read More