Over $175,000 in Grants Awarded to 7 Fire Departments
Posted December 18, 2024 To support local fire departments and their efforts to provide rescue and emergency services, Cal Water today announced it will award more than $175,000 in grants to seven California fire departments as part of the utility’s sixth annual Firefighter Grant Program. “As a water provider, we partner closely with fire departments […]
Water Infrastructure Upgrade Begins in Bakersfield
Posted December 10, 2024 Cal Water started a water infrastructure upgrade this week that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection in downtown Bakersfield. Crews are installing 1,935 feet of new water main to replace aging pipes. “Infrastructure improvements like this help Cal Water maintain a reliable water supply for both customers’ everyday needs […]
PFAS Treatment Upgrades Begin in Visalia
Posted December 09, 2024 Cal Water has begun construction to install treatment on two Visalia wells to meet the state’s new water quality standard for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Construction is scheduled to be completed in February and March 2025, respectively, well in advance of the five-year deadline that utilities were given by […]
Group One of “America’s Most Responsible Companies”
Posted December 04, 2024 As a reflection of the utility’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and corporate citizenship, Newsweek today named California Water Service Group (Group) one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” for 2025. This is the fourth consecutive year that Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, recognized Group with […]
Infrastructure and PFAS Treatment Upgrades Underway in Bakersfield
Posted November 27, 2024 Cal Water has begun construction to install treatment on a Bakersfield well to meet the state’s new water quality standard for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Construction is scheduled to be completed in February 2025, well in advance of the five-year deadline that utilities were given by the U.S. Environmental […]
Salinas Fire and Cal Water Partner on DRAFTS Unit
Posted November 14, 2024 Fire Department Serves as Model for Residents, Businesses to Save Water Every Day A new piece of equipment is allowing Salinas firefighters to train and test their life-saving fire equipment, while also now saving more than 47,000 gallons of water—enough to fill more than two residential swimming pools—every time it is […]
Salinas, King City Provide Thanksgiving Donations
Posted November 12, 2024 To support struggling families with Thanksgiving meals and essential services, Cal Water partnered with local legislators and charitable organizations Wednesday, Nov. 6 for the utility’s annual Operation Gobble distribution. Cal Water donated $12,000 and partnered with others to provide an additional $8,600 in Butterball turkey gift certificates to organizations helping those […]
Water Infrastructure Upgrade in Mid-Peninsula
Posted October 25, 2024 Cal Water plans to complete construction on a water infrastructure upgrade this month in Redwood City, as it continues work on additional upgrades that will benefit water supply reliability and fire protection in other parts of the Mid-Peninsula area. Cal Water is scheduled to complete its installation of 3,116 feet of […]
NAACP Award for Supporting Oroville, Chico
Posted October 21, 2024 For the utility’s commitment to improving the lives of those in its local communities, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Butte County Chapter has honored Cal Water with the 2024 Excellence in Community Grants & Scholarships Award. The award recognizes Cal Water’s efforts to invest in the […]
Group Named One of “America’s Greenest Companies”
Posted October 14, 2024 For its commitment to and advancements in sustainability, Group has been named one of “America’s Greenest Companies” by Newsweek. The magazine recognized eight companies in the utilities category, with Group being one of only two water utilities honored. Newsweek partnered with Plant-A Insights Group and GIST Impact to recognize the top 500 […]