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January 16, 2025
Walnut Valley Water District Provides Critical Mutual Aid to Water Agencies Impacted by Eaton Fire
In the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, which disrupted vital water services across the region, Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) stepped up to support neighboring water agencies through its strong...

January 09, 2025
Your Water is Safe
Update regarding the current California wildfires. The current wildfire situation does not impact the water supply provided by Walnut Valley Water District. Our community is not under a boil water...

November 15, 2024
WVWD Board Approves New Rate Structure to Ensure Water Supply Reliability and Long-Term Financial Sustainability
Walnut, CA — On November 14, 2024, following a public hearing, Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) Board of Directors approved a new rate structure addressing urgent financial and infrastructure challenges...

February 04, 2025
Transparency Certificate of Excellence Awarded to Walnut Valley Water District
Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) has been awarded the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) in recognition of its commitment to open governance, accountability,...

January 16, 2025
Walnut Valley Water District Provides Critical Mutual Aid to Water Agencies Impacted by Eaton Fire
In the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, which disrupted vital water services across the region, Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) stepped up to support neighboring water agencies through its strong...

January 09, 2025
Your Water is Safe
Update regarding the current California wildfires. The current wildfire situation does not impact the water supply provided by Walnut Valley Water District. Our community is not under a boil water...

November 15, 2024
WVWD Board Approves New Rate Structure to Ensure Water Supply Reliability and Long-Term Financial Sustainability
Walnut, CA — On November 14, 2024, following a public hearing, Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) Board of Directors approved a new rate structure addressing urgent financial and infrastructure challenges...

February 03, 2025
Text Alerts That Work: WVWD Enhances Communication with Leak and Payment Notifications
Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) continues to enhance customer communication through automated text message alerts for water leaks and water turn-offs due to nonpayment. This initiative helps provide faster, more...

January 21, 2025
Protect & Prepare Your Home from Wildfires with Free Firescaping Workshops
Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) is offering free Firescaping Workshops to help community members create fire-resistant landscapes and protect their homes from wildfires. When & Where: Saturday, February 8th at...
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Wednesday | June 19, 2024
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Now Available
Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) has published its annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to inform the public about the quality of its drinking water for the year 2023. The report... .

Tuesday | April 02, 2024
WVWD Leverages Technology for Enhanced Customer Communication & Water Conservation
In a proactive effort to enhance customer communication and promote water conservation, Walnut Valley Water District announces the launch of a new text message alert system aimed at promptly notifying... .

Thursday | March 21, 2024
WVWD, RWD, and BSMWC Respond to State Water Board’s Latest Making Conservation a California Way of Life Regulation
Coalition Address Environmentalist Concerns Regarding Water Conservation Rules In response to the recent release of the California State Water Resources Control Board’s (State Water Board) updated Urban Water Use Objectives,... .

Monday | March 11, 2024
Legislation to Ease Water Conservation Mandates Gains Regional Support
Local Water Agencies Join Forces to Back Senator Archuleta’s Bill (SB 1330), Offering Relief to California Residents In a significant move aimed at alleviating the financial strain on water suppliers... .

Thursday | February 29, 2024
WVWD Announces Transition in Leadership: Sheryl Shaw, P.E., Named as New General Manager
Walnut Valley Water District is pleased to announce a significant transition in leadership as Erik Hitchman, P.E., retires from his role as General Manager/Chief Engineer effective February 29, 2024. Following... .

Monday | February 19, 2024
WVWD Bids Farewell to Visionary General Manager
Best Wishes to Mr. Erik Hitchman, P.E. In His Retirement Walnut Valley Water District prepares to bid farewell to Erik Hitchman, P.E., a visionary leader and dedicated professional in the... .

Thursday | January 25, 2024
Experience the Inner Workings of Your Local Water District with Walnut Valley Water District Facility Tours
Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) is pleased to announce a series of exclusive facility tours designed to offer our valued customers an inside look into the intricate operations of their... .

Monday | January 22, 2024
Public Input: 2024 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Last Updated Monday, January 22, 2024 Walnut Valley Water District is seeking input from the community as we implement a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Plan is intended to help... .

Thursday | January 18, 2024
Money for High School Seniors!
The 2023-2024 Scholar Dollar Program is now accepting applications. The deadline to apply is Thursday, February 15th at 4:30 p.m. All applications must be submitted online at pwagcet.org/scholar-dollars/. This year's... .

Thursday | September 28, 2023
Money for Teachers!
The 2023-2024 Splash Cash Program is now accepting applications. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 27th at 3:30 p.m. All applications must be submitted by a K-12 educator online... .

WVWD Proposes New Rate Structure to Advance Water Supply Reliability
September 23, 2024
Walnut, CA — September 23, 2024 — In response to state conservation regulations, aging infrastructure, rising costs of imported water, and inflation, Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) worked closely with...

WVWD to Host Community Informational Meetings on Rate Structure & Water System Reliability
August 19, 2024
Walnut, CA — August 19, 2024 — Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) welcomes the public to a series of Water Rates Community Meetings to discuss the District’s 2025-2029 rate study....

WVWD’s Internship Program Fuels Career Aspirations for Local High School Students
August 7, 2024
Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) proudly celebrates the successful conclusion of its 8-week summer internship program. This year’s program provided 11 outstanding local high school students with immersive, hands-on work...

WVWD Recognized for Achievement in Financial Reporting
July 26, 2024
Walnut Valley Water District’s (WVWD) Department of Finance has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its exceptional performance in the fiscal year spanning July...

WVWD Enhances Local Sustainability with Expanded Recycled Water Infrastructure
July 8, 2024
Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) has taken a significant step towards bolstering local water sustainability through the expansion of its recycled water infrastructure. Recently, the WVWD Board of Directors approved...