Infrastructure Upgrade in Marysville Begins
Cal Water began an important water infrastructure improvement project in Marysville today that will ensure local customers and firefighters continue to have the safe, reliable water service they need for their everyday and emergency needs. The project includes the installation of 1,221 feet of new 6-, 8-, and 12-inch ductile-iron water main and replacement of […]
New PFAS treatment facility in East Los Angeles
On January 28, Cal Water’s East Los Angeles District, in coordination with the California Water Association, hosted a ribbon-cutting and tour with Assemblymember Cristina Garcia, Montebello Mayor Kimberly Cobos-Cawthorne, Central Basin Water Association, Water Replenishment District, and Water Education with Latino Leaders to commemorate our new PFAS treatment facility. This facility, located in Montebello, Calif., […]
California Water Service Group Publishes 2021 Report on Environmental, Social, and Governance Performance
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Following the expansion of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program last year, California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) today released its annual ESG Report detailing the company’s commitments and performance in 2021 across its subsidiaries. The report, titled “Enhancing the Quality of Life: Today & Tomorrow,” highlights both ongoing efforts and significant […]
New Study: Utility Water Conservation Programs Save Water, Lower Customer Bills
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Cal Water, the largest water utility regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission, released a new study today demonstrating that its water conservation efforts from 2008 to 2019 significantly lowered water use, which decreased operating costs and in turn reduced customer bills by as much as 20 percent from what they would have been without […]
Putting Health and Safety First
By Sophie James Chief Water Quality Officer Last week, California state officials announced a long-awaited standard for chromium-6, also known as hexavalent chromium, the contaminant made famous by Erin Brockovich. The contaminant, which occurs naturally in many water sources, has been found in thousands of California’s drinking water wells, and detected in all but seven counties in the state. […]
California Water Service’s Groundwater Supplies Meet New Draft Water Quality Standard for Chromium-6
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Following the State Water Resources Control Board’s (State Board) release of a draft maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 parts per billion (ppb) for chromium-6 this week, Cal Water today announced that water sources in its affected service areas are already being treated to comply with the new draft standard. Cal Water installed […]
California Water Service Group Diversifies Giving, Increases Financial Support in 2021
As part of its commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the communities it serves, California Water Service Group (Group) and its subsidiaries donated $2.19 million to community organizations, first responders, and students in 2021. Last year’s contributions surpassed 2020 charitable donations and community giving by about a half-million dollars. In 2021, Group allocated […]
Cal Water awards Kern Fire Department $30,000 for new hose, nozzle sets
Cal Water has awarded the Kern County Fire Department $30,000 for the purchase of new fire hose and nozzle sets, according to a news release.
California Water Service Secures Funding To Relieve Customers Of Past-Due Water Bill Debt Accumulated During Pandemic
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Financially strapped customers in California with past-due water bills accumulated during the pandemic will soon see relief, as California Water Service (Cal Water) has secured funds from the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program (Program), administered by the State Water Resources Control Board. Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, the Program […]
California Water Service Group Launches Annual College Scholarship Program
SAN JOSE, Calif.—California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) announced today that it is now accepting applications for its ninth annual College Scholarship Program from students residing in areas served by its California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington subsidiaries. The utility will distribute a total of $80,000 in scholarships this year. Four $10,000 scholarships will […]