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May 06, 2025
WVWD Honors Public Safety and Student Creativity for Water Awareness Month
Walnut, CA – Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) marked the start of Water Awareness Month with two exciting events held at the Diamond Bar Center on Tuesday, May 6: the...
April 24, 2025
WVWD Hosts Inaugural Earth Day Block Party
Featuring Hands-On Demos, Student Engagement and Family Fun Walnut, CA – Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) celebrated Earth Day with its inaugural Earth Day Block Party on Thursday, April 24,...
March 25, 2025
WVWD Expands Water Conservation Programs Amid Challenges and Adapts to Needs of the Community
Walnut, CA - Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) has prepared an addendum to its 2019-2024 Water Use Efficiency (WUE) Strategic Plan, highlighting its customer-centered conservation efforts during the Plan period. ...
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,...
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Monday | March 06, 2023
Mulch Madness Giveaway Becomes Community Favorite
Diamond Bar, CA (March 6, 2023) - On Saturday, March 4, WVWD hosted a themed Mulch Giveaway for its customers known as Mulch Madness. The inaugural event was immensely popular... .
Monday | February 27, 2023
Education Team Facilitates “Water Tower Challenge” STEAM Activity During National Engineers Week
Walnut, CA (February 27, 2023) – Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) facilitated a hands-on STEAM activity, the “Water Tower Challenge”, to Walnut Valley Unified School District (WUSD) 4th and 5th-grade... .
Thursday | April 07, 2022
Workforce Diversity & Inclusion Represented As WVWD Welcomes New Assistant General Manager
Walnut, CA (April 7, 2022) - Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) welcomed Jared Macias, the youngest and first Latino Assistant General Manager at the agency on Monday, March 14 of... .
Wednesday | January 19, 2022
Mandatory Water Use Reduction In Effect Up to 20% Reduction In Water Use Required By Walnut Valley Water District
Walnut, CA (January 19, 2022) - The Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) Board of Directors has declared a Level 2 Water Shortage which calls for a reduction in water use... .
Monday | November 22, 2021
Walnut Valley Water District Honored For Excellence In Financial Reporting
Walnut, CA (November 22, 2021) - Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) has been recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and... .
Wednesday | September 29, 2021
Walnut Valley Water District Recipient of USBR Grant to Help Homeowners Save Water
Diamond Bar, CA (September 29, 2021) - Walnut Valley Water District is pleased to announce that the District has been awarded a $70,000 grant from the United States Bureau of... .
Tuesday | September 21, 2021
Walnut Valley Water District Saves $2.3 Million, Receives AA+ S&P Credit Rating, & Plans for Future Affordability
Diamond Bar, CA (September 21, 2021) - Walnut Valley Water District’s Board of Directors authorized a bond refinancing plan that will save more than $2.3 million over the next 17... .
Wednesday | June 30, 2021
Control Mosquitoes with Smart Irrigation
Walnut Valley Water District & San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Launch New Summer Episode Walnut, CA (June 30, 2021) – Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) and the... .
Monday | May 24, 2021
Over 250 Students & Community Members Discuss Water: Global Water Crisis, Access to Clean Water, & Sanitation
Diamond Bar, CA (May 24, 2021) - Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) hosted a weeklong virtual screening of the critically acclaimed documentary, Brave Blue World to highlight the global water... .
Wednesday | March 17, 2021
Walnut Valley Receives $300,000 Cal OES Grant to Fund Resiliency and Emergency Preparedness Efforts
Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) has been awarded a $300,000 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Public Safety Power Shutoff grant program. Funding from this program... .
WVWD Leverages Technology for Enhanced Customer Communication & Water Conservation
April 2, 2024
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...
WVWD, RWD, and BSMWC Respond to State Water Board’s Latest Making Conservation a California Way of Life Regulation
March 21, 2024
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,...
Legislation to Ease Water Conservation Mandates Gains Regional Support
March 11, 2024
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...
WVWD Announces Transition in Leadership: Sheryl Shaw, P.E., Named as New General Manager
February 29, 2024
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...
Experience the Inner Workings of Your Local Water District with Walnut Valley Water District Facility Tours
January 25, 2024
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...