Water Management Plans Project Reliable Water Supplies Through 2050 by Rowland Water District Jul 7, 2026 Member Submitted News ROWLAND HEIGHTS – Following a public hearing on May 19, the Rowland Water District (RWD) Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt the 2025 Regional Urban Water Management Plan (RUWMP) and its companion Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP), demonstrating how the District will manage available water sources to meet both current and future customer needs. State regulators require water providers to develop urban water management plans every five years. The process looks 25 years ahead, weighing climate change, population growth, conservation and infrastructure investments against projected demand under both average conditions and extreme drought. The effort confirms the long-term reliability of RWD’s supplies. The WSCP, also required by the state, sets out how RWD would respond if a drought, regulatory cutback or other event temporarily reduced available supplies. It defines six progressively stricter shortage levels, from a shortage of up to 10% to a shortage greater than 50%, each with specific conservation measures, water-use restrictions and supply actions. The plans together provide a long-range view of water supplies and a defined response for short-term shortages. Formally, the 2025 RUWMP reached important findings including that “the region has adequate and reliable water supplies to meet projected demands through 2050, even under extended drought conditions”; and that the region “is well positioned to adapt to future challenges, including climate change and regulatory requirements, while maintaining reliable water service for residents and businesses.” “Our customers can rest easy, knowing that when they turn on their faucets, water will be there,” said RWD General Manager Tom Coleman. “By diversifying our water portfolio, carefully managing resources and collaborating with our regional partners, we are confident that water will be here to serve local families and businesses for many years to come.” RWD partnered with Three Valleys Municipal Water District and six other retail agencies to develop the RUWMP. By working together on a regional plan, RWD was able to split costs with the other agencies, thereby reducing the impact on ratepayers. Complete plans as well as information about the region’s capital improvement projects referenced in the RUWMP, are available online at www.rwd.org
