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

Funds will support installation of automation to protect field staff during power outages. ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA (May 11, 2026) – Rowland Water District (RWD) has been selected as a 2025/26 recipient of the Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority (ACWA JPIA) Risk Control Grant Program, receiving $10,000 to fund installation of an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) at the Granby pump station. Grant funding of this kind allows the ...Read More

RWD Marks Drinking Water Week by Celebrating What Customers Can Count On ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA (May 7, 2026) — You budget for groceries. You comparison-shop for gas. But when was the last time you thought about the cost of the water pouring from your tap? This Drinking Water Week (May 3–9), Rowland Water District (RWD) is inviting customers to do the math. For less than a penny per gallon, every home in ...Read More

Rowland Heights, CA (February 11, 2026) — Rowland Water District (RWD) has completed its annual financial audit examining the District's financial position as of June 30, 2025, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to sound fiscal management and public accountability.  Under California law, water districts must undergo yearly independent financial audits to verify compliance with governmental accounting standards and demonstrate responsible stewardship of ratepayer resources. Representatives from Southern California-based Nigro & Nigro PC, ...Read More

Rowland Heights, CA – (January 22, 2026) – The Rowland Water District (RWD) Board of Directors is pleased to announce new leadership assignments and committee appointments for the coming year. The five-member elected Board, composed of Directors Anthony J. Lima, Vanessa Hsu, Robert W. Lewis, Szu Pei Lu-Yang, and John E. Bellah, collectively brings decades of public service and diverse professional expertise to the governance of RWD. Mr. Anthony J. Lima ...Read More

January 12, 2026 – Rowland Water District's Board of Directors has approved comprehensive measures to protect customers from the financial burden of water theft and ensure system safety and reliability. The new Water Theft Ordinance addresses unauthorized water use, meter tampering, and illegal hydrant connections that have been costing law-abiding customers money while potentially compromising water quality and fire protection. When water is stolen, honest customers bear the cost. "Our customers ...Read More