Rowland Water District representatives join Principal for a Day program to see the work of local educators firsthand. ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA (October 19, 2026) Two Rowland Water District (RWD) staff members traded their usual focus on water service for a school day in the principal's role at Telesis Academy of Science and Math. RWD’s Administrative Analyst Brittnie Gildea and Senior Water Efficiency Specialist Joel Douglass took part in Principal for a ...Read More

ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA (October 14, 2026) – Rowland Water District (RWD) will host its second annual Discover Rowland Fest on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the District headquarters, 3021 Fullerton Road in Rowland Heights. The free, family-friendly event offers participants a hands-on look at the people, equipment, and work that deliver safe, reliable water to the community every day.  Children and adults alike can explore ...Read More

ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA (October 5, 2026) In observance of California's Water Professionals Appreciation Week, Rowland Water District (RWD) will recognize its employees October 5-9 for the expertise that sustain our community's most essential public service. The District's highly trained staff work 24 hours a day, seven days a week to test, monitor, and deliver the safe, dependable water that thousands of homes, schools, and businesses count on. That team includes operators, ...Read More

ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA (September 29, 2026) Rowland Water District (RWD) welcomes Governor Gavin Newsom's September 21 emergency proclamation, which positions California to prepare early for a forecasted strong El Niño season. The proclamation directs state agencies to stage flood-fighting supplies and equipment, coordinate with local governments on public safety, and expand public outreach on storm readiness. For water agencies, preparing for weather extremes is part of daily operations. RWD staff monitor ...Read More

Rowland Heights, CA (September 15, 2026) — Rowland Water District (RWD) is proud to partner in the 53rd Annual Buckboard Days Parade & Festival, set for Saturday, October 17, 2026. This year's western theme focuses on the wild west, and gives thousands of Rowland Heights area families a chance to learn more about water conservation and share easy ways customers can save at home. The parade kicks off at 9:00 AM at ...Read More

Rowland Water District's longest-serving director returns to the special district seat he helped create in the 1990s ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA (September 1, 2026) — Rowland Water District (RWD) Division IV Director Robert W. Lewis has been re-appointed to serve as the special district representative on the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for the County of Los Angeles. His term runs through May 2030. LAFCO determines where the boundaries between local governments ...Read More

 National Safety Council award reflects daily practices that protect employees and hold down costs for customers ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA (August 12, 2026) — Rowland Water District (RWD) is the 2026 recipient of the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council, an honor the District has now earned four years running.  The award was presented at RWD's August 11 Board of Directors regular meeting. The National Safety Council grants the ...Read More

Rowland Heights, CA (July 7, 2026) – At its regular meeting on June 9, 2026, the Rowland Water District (RWD) Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operations and Capital Budget that supports reliable delivery, sustainable supplies, and cost containment for customers. The budget reflects months of planning, with staff carefully reviewing operational costs, maintenance needs, and the improvements and upgrades that will enhance service and position ...Read More

ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA (June 17, 2026) --  Nine local students from seven area schools have earned top honors for posters illustrating the value of water in Rowland Water District’s (RWD) annual Water Awareness Poster Contest.   Thirty-seven teachers entered class projects in three divisions:  kindergarten through third grade, fourth through sixth grade, and seventh through twelfth grade.  The winners were honored at a special RWD board meeting on May 26th. “Watching students ...Read More