In the mid-1990s the District joined with other area water agencies and representatives from other government, commerce and environmental interests in crafting the Sacramento Area Water Forum Agreement. This noteworthy Agreement, seven years in negotiating, was executed in 2000 and has as its core objectives "Preservation of the fishery, wildlife, recreational and aesthetic value of the Lower American River and providing a reliable and safe water supply for the region's economic health and planned development through to the year 2030."

Citing the desire to bring government closer to the people and to provide for better coordination of infrastructure planning and construction activities, Citrus Heights Water District provided financial support to the Citrus Heights incorporation effort, contributing in a small way to Citrus Heights' cityhood in 1997. That effort has been fruitful for the District in accessing grant funds for fire protection improvements and in the close coordination of project planning efforts with the city and fire agency.

The District today has grown to over 12 square miles (7,800 acres) in territory serving a population of over 65,000 in five communities to include approximately two-thirds of the City of Citrus Heights and portions of Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Carmichael, and Roseville.

The staff has stabilized at 29 full-time regular employees with 22 employees certified as water distribution operators, 12 certified as water treatment operators and 2 certified as water conservation specialists.

The District's 2009 Operating Budget is $9.71 million and its Capital Improvement Budget is $1.05 million. Included in the Operating Budget is $2.54 million for purchase of surface water from San Juan Water District.

The 2009 water rate for the average single-family-home customer is approximately 9.2% below the average water rate annually in the Sacramento region.