West Valley Water District Celebrates Water Professionals Appreciation Week October 5-13

West Valley Water District Celebrates Water Professionals Appreciation Week October 5-13

Water District spotlights the unwavering commitment of WVWD’s Water Professionals

RIALTO, Calif.- In recognition of Water Professionals Appreciation Week (WPAW), West Valley Water District (WVWD) is highlighting the dedicated staff who provide critical water services to its communities each and every day.  

Established by Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 80 in 2017, this week recognizes the dedication and expertise of water professionals statewide. It is celebrated every year, beginning on the first Saturday of October and ending on the following Sunday.

"Our talented staff works tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this essential service to your homes, schools, and businesses," said WVWD General Manager John Thiel.  "As both the General Manager and a customer of WVWD, I am witness to the difficult and important work that goes into making our water supply safe, reliable, and affordable.”

From District engineers and operations personnel to customer service representatives and accounting specialists, WVWD staff exemplifies the wide range of skills vital to the operation of the district. This team of experts in their respective fields, play an important role within the organization to ensure high-quality water gets to your faucets, appliances, toilets, sprinklers, and fire hydrants when and where it’s needed.

“It’s wonderful to see our team work together for a common good," said WVWD Human Resources and Risk Manager Haydee Sainz. “We encourage the community to learn more about the rewarding careers available in this vital field by visiting the WVWD career page on our website.

This week is the perfect time to thank a water pro! Join the celebration by following WVWD on Instagram, Facebook, and X and use the hashtag #ThankWaterPros.

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The West Valley Water District has proudly served the Southern California communities of Bloomington, Colton, Fontana, Rialto, San Bernardino, and Jurupa Valley since 1952. Through name changes and consolidation, the mission has always remained the same: to provide customers with safe, high quality, and reliable water service at a reasonable rate and in a sustainable manner. The District provides water for over 100,000 customers and is overseen by a five-member, publicly elected Board of Directors.