Rowland Heights, CA (November 18, 2022) – Low-income customers of Rowland Water District (RWD) who are struggling to pay their water bills may qualify for monthly assistance grants. The Low-Income Assistance Fund helps those below the federal poverty level who are not current on their payments due to financial challenges. Customers who qualify for the program will receive a monthly $10 credit on their water bills for up to 12 months. ...Read More

Water Professionals Appreciation Week Highlights Staff Contributions Rowland Water District (RWD) is celebrating Water Professionals Appreciation Week October 1-9, which honors hard-working water and wastewater professionals across California and highlights the vital role they play in public health and safety. “Our entire staff, from the field crews to customer service representatives, are critical to Rowland’s operations and the reliable delivery of clean water to about 60,000 people across our service area,” ...Read More

RWD Travels ‘Back to the Future’ for Rowland Heights Buckboard Days October 10, 2022– Rowland Water District (RWD) will continue its longtime tradition of supporting the Rowland Heights Buckboard Days Parade and Festival on Saturday, October 15, with a parade float ridden by board members and a booth to share water-related information with the public. “Joining our community in celebrating its unique history is a great opportunity to share the Rowland ...Read More

August 17, 2022-Rowland Water District (RWD) asks all customers to suspend outdoor watering from September 6-20, 2022, due to emergency repairs on a Metropolitan Water District pipeline that delivers imported water across Los Angeles County. The Upper Feeder Pipeline, which brings water from the Colorado River Aqueduct to providers throughout the region, will be out of service for 15 days while crews work to fix a leak. During that time, customers ...Read More

District’s water-themed Little Free Library is stocked and ready to use August 9, 2022 –Rowland Water District (RWD) officially launched its Little Free Library on August 1 in a unique, hand-crafted metal container that mimics a water tower. The Little Free Library, where visitors can pick up a book or donate one, is located outside the District's office at 3021 Fullerton Road in Rowland Heights. The shelves are filled with water-themed books ...Read More

July 13, 2022- The proposed “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” could prevent water providers and other public agencies from delivering essential services and building critical infrastructure projects. Rowland Water District (RWD) opposes the proposed amendment to the California Constitution since it would severely limit the ability of the District and other public agencies to collect fees necessary to maintain infrastructure and fund ongoing operations. The statewide ballot initiative is intended ...Read More

Rowland Heights, CA (June 24, 2022) – Rowland Water District (RWD) customers can enjoy their water confidently, knowing it meets or exceeds all state and federal safety standards, as detailed in the latest Annual Water Quality Report which is now available online. The document provides in-depth information on the District’s water sources, test results throughout 2021, and other information to help customers better understand their water supply. “Safety is our top ...Read More

June 15, 2022 – To strengthen conservation efforts and promote the long-term sustainability of water supplies, Rowland Water District adopted new measures to reduce water use by 20 percent. The Board of Directors declared a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage during its regular meeting on June 14. The action was a response to an emergency order by the State Water Resources Control Board triggered by the third year of a historically intense ...Read More

June 10, 2022– While students enjoy the start of summer vacation, Rowland Water District employees are a step ahead, helping many of them prepare for the next school year. The “RWD – Our Community, Our Family” program presented a $6,000 check to Shoes That Fit, a Claremont-based charity that provides athletic shoes for children in need. The money was raised entirely through a “money war” among employees. The intense but friendly ...Read More