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

November 13, 2025 — Rowland Water District (RWD) has awarded over $18,000 in classroom grants through its annual Splash Cash program, supporting a new round of teacher-led projects that connect students to the science, sustainability, and everyday importance of water. This year’s grants will fund projects across five local schools with activities ranging from outdoor science camps and sustainable gardens to watershed studies and mobile aquarium programs. Each project helps students ...Read More

A Year of Progress Guided by Care for Our Neighbors Rowland Water District recognizes financial strength, operational excellence, and community partnerships during annual State of the District October 29, 2025 - The spirit of Caring for Our Neighbors was at the heart of Rowland Water District’s annual State of the District presentation this month, reflecting on a year marked by financial responsibility, infrastructure improvements, and service initiatives that connect directly with ...Read More

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

October 6, 2025 — Rowland Water District (RWD) is proud to recognize Water Professionals Appreciation Week, October 4–12, 2025, joining agencies statewide in celebrating the people who keep California’s water flowing safely and reliably.  From the operators maintaining the water system to the customer service staff assisting residents, RWD’s team works every day to protect the community’s most vital resource. Their collective expertise ensures that customers receive high-quality water service around ...Read More