Remote Meetings Will Continue During Pandemic September 30, 2021 – Rowland Water District’s Board of Directors voted to continue holding virtual meetings and will reconsider the decision each month based on a new state law prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. During a special meeting on September 28, Directors were briefed on Assembly Bill 361, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, which allows local agencies to meet remotely during the coronavirus emergency due to ...Read More

November 9th public hearing set on proposed changes to water rates and charges September 30, 2021– Rowland Water District is considering a five-year schedule of changes to water rates and charges needed to maintain current service levels and protect the public’s investment in the delivery system. The District’s Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing on November 9, 2021, at 5 p.m. to hear comments and vote on the proposed ...Read More

Employees Step Up, Providing ‘Shoes That Fit’ for Local Children August 20, 2021 – As a new school year gets underway, Rowland Water District employees are helping students put their best foot forward by raising money to buy them shoes. The “RWD – Our Community, Our Family” program presented a check for $1,173.96 to Shoes That Fit, a Claremont-based organization that provides athletic shoes for children in need nationally. The money ...Read More

Rowland Heights, CA (July 16, 2021) – Two plans developed by Rowland Water District ensure continued delivery of safe, clean water to all customers for years to come, even during emergencies and extreme drought. The Board of Directors recently adopted updates to the District’s Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), first implemented in 2015, and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The UWMP assesses current and future demand, along with available water supplies through ...Read More

Rowland Heights, CA (June 23, 2021) – Customers of Rowland Water District can continue to confidently enjoy their drinking water, as recently released 2020 water testing results demonstrate the District exceeds all state and federal health standards. California requires all public water systems to regularly test supplies for the presence of bacteria and other substances. Those test results are then reported to state regulators and water customers through an annual Water ...Read More

ARTWORK OF AREA STUDENTS GRABS THE SPOTLIGHT IN ANNUAL WATER AWARENESS POSTER CONTEST Winning Entries Highlighted at Entrances to Local Schools May 26, 2021– Rowland Water District is proud to announce the local winners of this year’s Water Awareness Poster Contest. The winning posters have been sent to MWD for regional judging and if selected, will be featured in their 2022 ‘Water is Life’ calendar which focuses on wise water use ...Read More

CALIFORNIA’S SPECIAL DISTRICTS WEEK HIGHLIGHTS PIVOTAL ROLE OF FRONT LINE WORKERS May 25, 2021 – Rowland Water District is proud to join the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) in acknowledging “Special Districts Week”. During the third annual celebration that took place May 16-22, 2021, special districts like Rowland Water worked to raise community awareness and understanding about the crucial role special districts play in everyday life. California’s thousands of essential workers across ...Read More

Rowland Water Encourages Customers to Appreciate the Value of Water May 14, 2021 – As a provider of a vital resource, Rowland Water District urges customers to take a few moments during May’s Water Awareness Month to think about what it takes to deliver the water that is essential to our daily lives. This month-long event is designated as a time to recognize the importance of a clean and reliable water ...Read More

UPCOMING CAPITAL PROJECTS TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY AND SERVICE May 12, 2021 –Rowland Water District plans to invest nearly $3 million in capital projects throughout the 2021-2022 fiscal year to ensure customers continue to receive the high level of service they have come to expect. The Capital Improvement Plan was approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting on Tuesday, May 11, as part of the overall budget of $22.4 million. ...Read More

April 27, 2021–Proactive staff training to create a safer work environment earned Rowland Water District a $9,526 reimbursement from the Association of California Water Agencies-Joint Powers Insurance Authority (ACWA-JPIA). A representative of the insurance provider presented the District’s Board of Directors with a check during its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 13. The money is a credit for Rowland Water’s training courses in safety and administration. “Rowland Water District is committed ...Read More