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July 01, 2025
Delivering Peace of Mind: WVWD’s Water Meets All Safety Standards
Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) is proud to announce that its latest Public Health Goals (PHG) Report is now available. This report reviews water quality test results from 2022 to...
June 24, 2025
Walnut High School Senior Recognized for Water Conservation through WVWD’s MeterHero Program
Walnut High School senior Daniella Vargas was recognized at the June 23rd Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) Board Meeting for her exemplary participation in the MeterHero Program, a hands-on academic...
June 17, 2025
WVWD Shares 2024 Water Quality Report
Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) is proud to share its 2024 Annual Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report. This report shows that the water we deliver...
June 13, 2025
3 Simple Ways Homeowners Can Conserve Water This Summer
As summer rolls in with its promise of longer days and warmer weather, the demand for water inevitably rises, making conservation efforts more crucial than ever. Homeowners, whether seasoned environmentalists...
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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... .
Wednesday | August 09, 2023
Students Help WVWD Customers Save Water with Project Bright
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in May, kids and teens who volunteer in their communities are more likely to improve their... .
Friday | July 28, 2023
Finance Team Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Walnut Valley Water District's Department of Finance has received the prestigious award of excellence in financial reporting for a consecutive third year, from the Government Finance Officers Association of the... .
Walnut Valley Water District Focuses on Transparency with New Water Rates Video
October 30, 2024
Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) has launched a new educational video designed to help residents better understand their water rates and the services they support. The video is available in...
WVWD Completes Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) Service Line Inventory with Zero Lead or Galvanized Service Lines Found
October 22, 2024
Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) is proud to announce the successful completion of its service line inventory, in full compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Lead and Copper...
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...