Rowland Water District Details Long-Term Water Supply
The 25-year management plan is adopted by Board of Directors
(July 11, 2016) Rowland Water District (RWD) Board of Directors adopted the agency’s 2015 Urban Water Management Plan at the June 14 meeting. The document supports long-term resource planning and spells out how the District will meet water demands over the next 25 years.
Water suppliers who deliver more than 3,000 acre-feet of water or serve more than 3,000 connections per year are required under state law to prepare a supply management plan every 5 years. Districts are also required to include their progress toward the mandated 20 percent water conservation by 2020.
“Planning for our area’s future water supply needs is a primary commitment for Rowland Water,” says RWD’s General Manager, Tom Coleman. “It is critical that we continue our efforts to pursue alternative supplies and ultimately reduce our reliance on imported water, particularly in this time of historic drought.”
The District is planning to expand its recycled water system and work with neighboring agencies to clean up groundwater, establish water transfer agreements, and lease additional pumping rights. The District also plans to continue conservation programs to reduce water use to meet the 20 percent conservation requirement.
“The board’s adoption of this plan is a chance for the District to formalize its strategic vision into effective action,” adds RWD Board President, Szu Pei Lu-Yang. “Our customers can rest assured that we are ready for any eventuality and working tirelessly to secure their water supply needs day in and day out.”
RWD submitted final documents to the Department of Water Resources on July 1. Copies are available at the District Headquarters or online at www.rwd.org