Rowland Heights, CA (February 10, 2022) – The Board of Directors approved Rowland Water District’s draft Financial Audit Report for fiscal year 2020-2021, confirming good accounting practices and reliability of financial statements. The audit, which is required each year by state law, was conducted by the independent accounting firm Nigro & Nigro PC. The report was approved by the Board at its January 18, 2022, meeting. Final adoption of the audit ...Read More

January 31, 2022 – Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) selected a Jellick Elementary School fifth grader from Rowland Heights to be highlighted in their regional “Water is Life” calendar. The fifth grader had previously won Rowland Water District’s annual water art contest, and is now being showcased by the District’s wholesale water provider, MWD. Angel Rios participated in the annual contest as part of Mrs. Anderson’s class and competed ...Read More

Census Data Inspires Review of Board Divisions Ensuring Continued Equal Representation Updated Rowland Water District Division Maps Presented Jan. 18 as Part of Redistricting Process January 19, 2022 – Rowland Water District, like other public agencies with district-based elections, is reviewing its division boundaries to make sure representation reflects voter population across all districts. Called redistricting, the process uses data from the U.S. Census every 10 years to redraw voting lines. ...Read More

Board of Directors Considers Deepening its Water Supply Portfolio During Strategic Planning Process December 13, 2021 – Rowland Water District is preparing to initiate work on its next Strategic Plan, an extensive assessment and planning process to identify goals and priorities and strengthen operations. “The District’s strategic and long-term planning must focus on the continued expansion of our water supply portfolio particularly in light of ongoing droughts and drought conditions,” said Board ...Read More

District’s Open Government Practices Earn Statewide Honor December 1, 2021 — Rowland Water District’s open and accessible operations and good governance practices garnered a District Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the Special District Leadership Foundation. The statewide award is based on the District’s completion of essential governance transparency requirements such as ethics training for all board members, properly conducting open and public meetings, and the timely filing of financial transactions and ...Read More

Innovative Paid Internship Program Develops the Workforce of the Future Participants gain experience and learn skills to better serve customers November 15, 2021 – Rowland Water District has partnered with a community college and a vocational school on an inventive educational training that provides full-time experience while developing a much-needed pipeline for qualified employees. Students participate in a six-month paid internship with the District, training with some of the most highly respected ...Read More

Rowland Heights, CA (November 10, 2021) – A five-year schedule of water and service rates was approved by Rowland Water District’s Board of Directors following a public hearing on Tuesday, November 9, an action that ensures system reliability and prevents a revenue shortfall. The rates, which take effect on January 1, 2022, include new potable and recycled water commodity rates, fixed service charges, zonal surcharges, fire service charges and drought rates. ...Read More

Scavenger Hunt Offers New Opportunity to Celebrate Rowland Heights Buckboard Days October 12, 2021 – An exciting scavenger hunt offers a whole new way to celebrate the rich history of Rowland Heights during this year’s Buckboard Days event on Saturday, October 16. Families can follow clues along an exciting route to landmarks, local businesses, and other attractions throughout the community as part of the Buckboard Days Historical Scavenger Hunt. The free, drive-through ...Read More

 October 13, 2021– As part of its Career Pathways program, Rowland Water District invites the public to explore rewarding and stable careers in the water industry at free community webinars on October 20 and 21. Eight skilled professionals from Rowland Water will provide a comprehensive overview of essential jobs in the field, share their unique experiences and detail their role in providing clean, safe water to tens of thousands of people ...Read More

Bond refinancing nets larger-than-anticipated savings for customers The move will reduce District expenses by more than $4 million October 13, 2021 – Rowland Water District has completed a bond refinancing that will save money for customers by reducing expenses by more than $4 million over the next 20 years. To take advantage of historically low interest rates, the Board of Directors authorized the refinancing of existing bonds during a July 2021 ...Read More