Standing upgraded by largest national credit rating agency Rowland Heights, CA (January 12, 2024) – S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has elevated Rowland Water District’s (RWD) long-term credit rating from AA- to AA.  The rating is among the highest possible given by S&P for District’s of similar size, underscoring RWD’s fiscal accountability to its customers and stakeholders. S&P specifically highlights RWD’s stable fiscal outlook. The District has strong debt coverage and liquidity ...Read More

Helpful Customer Options Available at the Press of a Button Rowland Water District (RWD) has launched a new online payment portal to make paying for utilities simpler and more protected. Starting December 14, RWD customers can use the platform to view and pay bills online. The service offers a series of additional user-friendly features, including an e-wallet portal such as Google Pay and Apple Pay and payment notifications or pay by ...Read More

Presentations Inspire Mt. San Antonio College Students to Join Industry Rowland Water District (RWD) representatives Allen Davidson, Elisabeth Mendez and Dusty Moisio recently delivered highly informative presentations at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC), sharing details about the District's internship program and available opportunities. Mr. Davidson, Mrs. Mendez, and Mr. Moisio highlighted the program’s positive impact on students’ professional and personal growth by showing how it helps prospective interns develop new ...Read More

Blandford Elementary School Student Makes a Splash with Hand-Drawn Illustration Louis L., a local fourth-grade student at Blandford Elementary School representing Rowland Water District, was selected to be a part of the “Being Waterwise Is” calendar by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). MWD’s annual “Being Waterwise Is” art calendar is distributed to about 13,000 recipients across the greater Los Angeles County region. This year, judges selected Louis L. ...Read More

General Manager Affirms Commitment to Ethical Standards with Biennial Training Rowland Water District (District) is proud to announce the completion of a comprehensive ethics AB 1234 training conducted by attorney Nathalie Camarena at Best, Best & Krieger. In line with the guidelines established by the Fair Political Practices Commission and California Attorney General, this training has equipped the Board of Directors with crucial insights into the significance of maintaining ethical standards. ...Read More

Accolade Conferred by Workplace Wellness Leaders Rowland Heights, CA (October 13, 2023) – Rowland Water District (RWD) is being recognized for its rigorous safety standards with the 2023 Occupational Excellence Achievement Award. The District reported zero injuries in 2022. The National Safety Council (NSC) award highlights organizations with exemplary injury and illness records. The NSC considers specific criteria from the past year. Recipients must display a lost workday case incident rate ...Read More

Water Use Shrinks Year-Over-Year All Summer Long  Rowland Heights, CA (September 29, 2023) –Rowland Water District (RWD) customers reduced their total water consumption month over month across June, July and August 2023. June water usage dropped 9.49 percent compared to the same time last year. July water use fell by 5.97 percent. The reduction in potable water — also known as drinking water — consumption continued into August when customers used ...Read More

Scholar Dollars Contest Provides Financial Assistance to Students Entering College Rowland Water District (RWD) is proud to partner with the Public Water Agencies Group (PWAG) Conservation and Education Team (CET) to support the fiscal needs of high school seniors planning to attend a two-year, four-year or technical college. The Scholar Dollars program will provide a $1,000 grant to four deserving students. “RWD values equal access to education, and we’re excited to ...Read More

Local Water District Provides Two High Schools with Water Bottle Filling Stations More schools are making a splash in sustainability by joining Rowland Water District (RWD) in an inventive initiative to upgrade old drinking fountains with efficient water bottle-filling stations by 2024. Santana and Nogales High Schools are the newest participants of the What's In Your Bottle? program, receiving one and two filling stations, respectively. "We are excited to bring this ...Read More

Enriching Projects Supplement Classroom Curriculum Rowland Water District (RWD) welcomes the new school year with a lineup of in-classroom water education programs, offering students real-world experiences in water learning. Much of the interactive schedule will be launched in partnership with The Public Water Agencies Group (PWAG) Conservation and Education Team (CET), an association of 17 water purveyors across all of Los Angeles County that focuses on water issues outreach. The water ...Read More