October 2, 2024 — As cyber-attacks against public water agencies are on the rise, Rowland Water District (RWD) is bolstering its efforts to proactively identify and avoid cybersecurity threats by regularly educating its staff and Board members through internal training sessions. At a recent Special Meeting of the Board of Directors held on September 27, 2024, RWD welcomed Jessica Howarth of Newport Beach based HighRoad Information Technology to conduct cybersecurity awareness ...Read More

Rowland Water District (RWD) was recently honored with the 2024 Occupational Excellence Achievement Award for exemplary workforce safety practices, demonstrating the District’s commitment to safeguarding employee well-being in the water industry. The National Safety Council (NSC) presented the award per the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) strict record-keeping requirements.  It is given to organizations that reported injuries and days away from work due to illnesses that are less than or ...Read More

August 15, 2024 — August is recognized nationally as Water Quality Month and Rowland Water District (RWD) is taking the opportunity to educate the community on where its water comes from and how to ensure the collection system is free from contaminants. RWD recently published its annual water quality report outlining its efforts to build a sustainable water future by utilizing recycled water when applicable and highlighting Puente Basin Water Agency, ...Read More

Local Expert Highlights the State’s Complex Water System in Debut Podcast A steady flow of information in a digestible format  August 7, 2024—Rowland Water District’s (RWD) General Manager, Tom Coleman, was recently featured as a guest speaker on the inaugural episode of the podcast H2KnowItAlls, where he discussed California’s water storage issues. The H2KnowItAlls podcast debuted on August 1st, 2024, and aims to engage communities across California in water conversation through ...Read More

Free Sustainable Gardening Classes Available for Customers Interactive workshops highlight household water-wise opportunities July 30, 2024 – Rowland Water District (RWD) presents a series of landscaping classes promoting fun, accessible conservation at home. The courses are offered in partnership with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), Three Valleys Municipal Water District (TVMWD) and Green Media Creations Inc. The landscape classes will be hosted in person at Rowland Water District’s offices at ...Read More

District Presentation Arms Local Seniors Against Elder Fraud Water Leaders Reach Out to Community to Prevent Scams July 15, 2024- Rowland Water District (RWD) staff hosted a booth and presented at the Senior Pathfinders Resources Fair on May 23, 2024, at Pathfinder Regional Park. The presentation helped seniors protect themselves against fraudulent activity by providing key information on detecting water district imposters and properly identifying RWD employees. The presentation explained how ...Read More

General Manager Supports Cost-Saving Conservation Legislation in Sacramento SB 1330 Would Ease Impact of Water Efficiency Mandates   July 8, 2024 — Rowland Water District (RWD) General Manager Tom Coleman spoke before the California State Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife on June 25, 2024, supporting SB 1330. The bill, co-sponsored by RWD, Walnut Valley Water District and Bellflower-Somerset Mutual Water Company, would ease the burden for water suppliers facing ...Read More

Engaging Digital Report Inspires Water Quality Confidence 1,200 Tests Reveal Drinking Water Continues to Meet or Surpass Standards   June 27, 2024 — Rowland Water District (RWD) customers can now explore the District’s Annual Water Quality Report through an interactive web experience. Customers who visit the online report will learn how RWD’s drinking water meets or exceeds all state and federal standards through educational videos and features that ensure confidence in ...Read More

Local Water District Brings Conservation to the ClassroomMore than 300 Rowland Unified students participated in water and solar energy challenges. June 21, 2024 — With the end of the school year, Rowland Water District (RWD) celebrated student winners of its two annual outreach programs — the Water Awareness Poster Contest and the Mini Solar Challenge.Each year, RWD hosts a poster contest encouraging students of all ages to create posters that depict water-wise ...Read More

Rowland Heights, CA (June 14, 2024) – Rowland Water District (RWD) proudly celebrates Robert R. Lewis’ thirty years of service as a board representative. Director Lewis, who joined the Board of Directors in December 1993, is the longest-serving member. Throughout his time at RWD, Director Lewis has spearheaded numerous projects, including managing a $27.7 million annual budget, implementing critical infrastructure projects and driving forward-thinking strategies that ensure sustainable water resources for ...Read More