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WVWD News
May 25, 2026
WVWD Receives Prestigious Statewide Award for Commitment to Employee Safety and Excellence

Walnut, CA — Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) has been awarded the Walter “Andy” Sells Commitment to Excellence in Water Safety Award, the highest honor presented by the ACWA JPIA...

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WVWD News
May 22, 2026
WVWD Announces Retirement of  General Manager Sherry Shaw

Walnut, CA – After 25 years of dedicated service to Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD), including the last two years as General Manager, Sherry Shaw announced her retirement effective July 1, 2026.   Throughout her career, Shaw helped guide the District through significant growth, operational improvements,...

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Election Information
May 18, 2026
Apply to be a Board Member – Division V

An opportunity to serve on the Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) Board representing Division V (Industry/Pomona/West Covina/Diamond Bar/Walnut) is now open. Community members can confirm their eligibility by checking whether...

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Education & Outreach
May 16, 2026
WVWD Partners with Local Student Initiative to Host “Beautiful Lawns with Less Water” Workshop

Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) recently partnered with Green 4 Better, a local student-led initiative focused on sustainability and environmental awareness, to host the Beautiful Lawns with Less Water Workshop,...

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News Archive

Drought
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... .

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WVWD News
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... .

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Drought
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... .

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WVWD News
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... .

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Education & Outreach
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... .

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Education & Outreach
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... .

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WVWD News
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... .

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Education & Outreach
Tuesday | February 16, 2021
Walnut Valley District & San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Collaborate To Bolster Safety

Walnut, CA (February 16, 2021) – Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) has partnered with San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (SGVMVCD) to offer residents a free webinar series... .

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WVWD News
Wednesday | December 02, 2020
Walnut Valley Water Wins ACWA JPIA Safety Award and ACWA Outreach Award

Walnut, CA (December 2, 2020) – Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) has been awarded two LaBounty Safety Awards from the Association of California Water Agencies Joint Power Insurance Authority (ACWA... .

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Education & Outreach
Monday | February 24, 2020
Walnut Valley Water District Promotes Steam Education During National Engineers Week

District activities included classroom presentations and one-on-ones with localstudents to promote opportunities within the engineer and water industry Walnut, CA (February 24, 2020) – Walnut Valley Water District participated in... .

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