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

800 KINDERGARTNERS ENJOY STORY TIME WITH ROWLAND WATER DISTRICT April 16, 2021 – About 800 kindergartners from a dozen local schools were captivated by an engaging story about the water cycle read by Rowland Water District’s Education and Community Outreach Coordinator Brittnie Van De Car. Van De Car read the story of “Little Raindrop,” which traces the journey from sky to land and back again, in two virtual sessions on Zoom. ...Read More

Rowland Heights, CA (March 18, 2021) – Rowland Water District’s conversion to smart meters is underway, offering new opportunities to reduce District costs while helping customers conserve water and save money. Upgrading to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) will reduce operating costs, increase efficiency, improve customer service and lower carbon dioxide emissions and fuel use because the meters can be read remotely. AMI is also an important tool for conservation. Once the ...Read More

March 15, 2021 – Rowland Water District customers who take a short survey about water leaks at rwd.org will be entered to win a smart irrigation controller as part of Fix-a-Leak Week, March 15-21. The District encourages the public to conserve water by locating and repairing water leaks in and around their homes and businesses. “Undetected leaks can waste tens of thousands of gallons of water each year,” said Rowland Water District ...Read More

ROWLAND WATER DISTRICT RELEASES DETAILS OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT Independent Review Shows Status of District Operations Amid Covid-Era Challenges March 10, 2021 – At its regular monthly board meeting March 9th, the Rowland Water District Board of Directors approved its Financial Audit Report for fiscal year 2019/2020. The Murrieta-based accounting firm Nigro & Nigro PC conducted the audit, which is required annually by state law to ensure that proper accounting procedures ...Read More

Rowland Water District Board Selects New Director to Fill Division I Seat West Covina Resident Vanessa Hsu was chosen among several candidates. March 5, 2021 – Long-time local resident Vanessa Hsu has been selected by the Rowland Water District Board of Directors to fill the Division I vacancy. Hsu was appointed to the position with a 4-0 vote during a special meeting on March 2, 2021. Hsu succeeds Board President Teresa Rios, ...Read More

Board vacancy will be focus of special board meeting Tuesday, March 2nd. Rowland Heights, CA (February 28, 2021) – In lieu of the sudden death of Board President Teresa Rios, Rowland’s Board of Directors has acted to approve new committee assignments for its Board executives. Rios, a mother of two who had most recently won reelection this past November, passed away in January due to complications related to COVID-19.   The Board ...Read More

Conservation Curriculum Encourages Teachers to Get ‘Cash’ Creative EduBucks Grant Program Increases Water-wise Awareness among District Youth February 3, 2021 –Rowland Water District is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020-2021 EduBucks educational program, which encourages area teachers and students to get creative in crafting water-wise curriculum, virtual classroom field trips, and conservation-related activities. A District representative will “virtually” visit each school to ensure that the winning projects have been completed. ...Read More

ROWLAND WATER DISTRICT MOURNS THE PASSING OF TERESA RIOS Statement from the Board of Directors January 14, 2021 – “Rowland Water District is heartbroken to announce the passing of Board of Directors President Teresa P. Rios due to complications related to COVID-19. Ms. Rios made an impact on everyone who knew her. A loving mother of two children, she was one of those people who was always giving back and ready to ...Read More

WATER-WISE STUDENTS FIND SUCCESS IN REGIONAL POSTER CONTEST Winning Artwork to Appear in 2021 ‘Water is Life’ Calendar January 11, 2021 – Rowland Water District is proud to announce that 11th grade students Danica Jew and Kelly Moc from Glen A. Wilson High School in Hacienda Heights have been named among the local winners of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) annual poster contest. The students’ artwork was selected from thousands ...Read More