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$83 Million in Relief for Past-Due Balances

Posted April 09, 2024 With financial impacts of COVID-19 felt by Cal Water customers well past the height of the pandemic, Cal Water applied for and has received more than $83.0 million through the California Extended Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program (Extended Program) to relieve residential and commercial customers of past-due balances incurred during […]

Group Recognized as Trustworthy Company

Posted March 28, 2024 California Water Service Group (Group) announced today that it has earned a spot on Newsweek magazine’s 2024 list of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies” for the second consecutive year. Newsweek compiles the list with Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Group ranked second among water utilities nationwide, based on feedback and analysis […]

Infrastructure Upgrade Underway in Visalia

Posted March 22, 2024 Construction is underway on a Cal Water water infrastructure project that will upgrade and improve water supply reliability and fire protection in Visalia. Cal Water is adding a third water storage tank and booster station to its system, which will help augment water supply during the peak demands of summer. Construction […]

Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Target Announced

Posted March 18, 2024 California Water Service Group (Group) today announced its commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 63% by 2035 from a 2021 base year, a target which is science-aligned and supports limiting global temperature increases to 1.5-degree Celsius above preindustrial levels. According to Chairman, President & […]

Infrastructure Project Updates for Livermore

Posted March 15, 2024 Cal Water recently completed work on a water infrastructure project upgrading and improving water supply reliability and fire protection in Livermore and will begin work on its next improvement project in March. While Cal Water recently installed 2,910 feet of new water main along Verona Avenue and Via Granada, it will […]

Water Infrastructure Updates for Salinas

Posted March 06, 2024 Cal Water has completed work on a water infrastructure upgrade to improve water supply reliability and fire protection in Salinas and has begun work on its next improvement project. Cal Water recently installed 1,590 feet of new water main, including three fire hydrants on West Street, and is now working to […]

Water Infrastructure Upgrade in Mountain View

Posted February 22, 2024 Cal Water crews are at work on a water infrastructure upgrade that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection in Mountain View. The project, which will include installation of about 3,720 feet of new eight-inch water main along Starr Way, started in February and is estimated to be complete in […]

Water Infrastructure Upgrade in Chico

Posted February 21, 2024 Cal Water has begun work on a water infrastructure upgrade that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection in northwest Chico. The project, which will include installation of about 3,500 feet of new 8-inch and 6-inch water main and four new fire hydrants, is expected to be completed by late […]

Over $1.5 Million to Local Organizations in 2023

Posted January 31, 2024 California Water Service Group (Group) contributed $1.56 million in 2023 to charitable organizations and first responders in its communities, just one of the many ways it demonstrates its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those it serves. Last year, Group allocated 22% of its community giving efforts to support […]

Group Opens 11th Annual College Scholarship Program

Posted January 16, 2024 California Water Service Group (Group) is now accepting applications for its 11th annual College Scholarship Program cycle, one of the ways that the utility demonstrates its commitment to improving the lives of those it serves. Residents living in areas served by its California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington subsidiaries are encouraged […]

Water Systems in City of Willows Consolidated

Posted January 11, 2024 California Water Service (Cal Water), which has provided water utility service to the majority of Willows, Calif. since 1927, recently acquired the municipal water system assets of the City of Willows (Willows or City), which served the remainder of the city. The purchase, completed in late December 2023, was aided by […]

10th Annual Classroom Conservation Program Launched

Posted January 03, 2024 K-12 Teachers and Students Encouraged to Engage in Water Conservation Learning Cal Water, in partnership with DoGoodery, has launched its 10th annual youth water conservation education program. This year, the program returns under a new name, Tap Into Learning, with multiple opportunities for students, classrooms, and school-based clubs in Cal Water service […]

Presents and Meals for Monterey County Children

Posted December 14, 2023 Santa Claus returned to the Salinas Valley skies this year as he flew into the fairgrounds, bringing toys to 1,096 children and meals to 440 local families on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in King City. Participating families, many of whom serve as farmworkers and laborers feeding the nation, were pre-selected by […]

One of “America’s Most Responsible Companies”

Posted December 06, 2023 For the third year in a row, California Water Service Group (Group) has earned a spot on Newsweek magazine’s list of “America’s Most Responsible Companies.” Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world’s leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, recognized Group for the utility’s sustainability and corporate citizenship efforts. Group ranked No. 1 among investor-owned water […]

Over $186,000 Awarded in Grants to Fire Departments

Posted November 29, 2023 To support local fire departments and their efforts to provide rescue and emergency services, Cal Water today announced it will award $186,077 in grants to eight California fire departments as part of the utility’s fifth annual Firefighter Grant Program. “As a water provider, day in and day out we work together […]

Salinas and King City Give $19,000 in Food, Donations

Posted November 13, 2023 To support struggling families with Thanksgiving meals and essential services, Cal Water partnered with local legislators and charitable organizations Thursday, Nov. 9 for the utility’s annual Operation Gobble distribution. Cal Water donated $10,500 and an additional $8,500 in Butterball turkey gift certificates to organizations helping those in need in the Salinas […]

2023 USEPA WaterSense® Excellence Award Winner

Posted October 12, 2023 For its commitment to—and partnership in—helping customers become more water-efficient, Cal Water has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 WaterSense® Excellence in Promoting WaterSense Labeled Products Award. The national award recognizes a partner that goes above and beyond to help consumers understand the value of water use efficiency and aligns […]

Helping Low-Income Customers Pay Water Bills

Posted September 14, 2023 As part of its ongoing effort to support its low-income customers, Cal Water has entered a first-of-its-kind agreement with the California Department of Community Services & Development (CSD) to make it easier for customers to access funds through the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). LIHWAP, a federally funded program […]

Group One of “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies”

Posted September 7, 2023 In its inaugural list recognizing trustworthy companies worldwide, Newsweek magazine has named California Water Service Group (Group) one of the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies.” The honor was given to Group by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, based on feedback and analysis regarding trust among customers, investors, and employees. […]

Infrastructure Upgrade Begins in Chico

Posted August 17, 2023 Cal Water has begun work this month on a water infrastructure upgrade that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection in Northwest Chico. The project, which will include installation of about 5,100 feet of new eight- and six-inch water main along Rio Lindo Avenue, will be completed ahead of the […]

Great Place to Work® Recognition for 8th Year

Posted August 09, 2023 In recognition of the utility’s commitment to its employees, the Great Place to Work® Institute has named California Water Service Group (Group) a Great Place to Work for the eighth year in a row. The Great Place to Work award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working […]

2023 Firefighter Grant Program Opens

Posted August 01, 2023 Fire Departments in Utility’s Local Service Areas Can Now Apply for Life-Saving Project, Equipment Funding As part of its ongoing commitment to local fire departments and first responders, California Water Service (Cal Water) today opened its fifth annual Firefighter Grant Program. Professional and volunteer fire departments that serve any part of […]

Infrastructure Upgrades in Westlake

Posted July 12, 2023 Cal Water has begun two water infrastructure upgrades to improve water supply reliability and fire protection throughout its Westlake District. The two projects include installation of a combined 2,250 feet of new water main and four new fire hydrants, which are estimated to be completed in October 2023. Residents may notice […]

Annual Water Quality Reports Now Available

Posted June 30, 2023 To help residents and businesses learn about their local water supply, Cal Water encourages its customers to visit and view their annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Customers can now find their 2022 CCRs, also known as water quality reports, plus obtain prior years’ reports on the Water Quality Reports page. The reports provide […]

High-Capacity Helicopter Cistern to Help Fight Wildfires

Posted June 20, 2023 To commemorate their partnership and shared commitment to protect life and property in one of southern California’s most fire-prone areas, Los Angeles County Fire Department (L.A. County Fire), Cal Water, and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (City) today commissioned a new HeloPod™ firefighting dip source and cistern. As part of […]

Cal Water & Bakersfield HOA Partnership

Posted June 08, 2023 Lawn replacement project highlights HOA as a local water conservation leader Save Our Water, California’s statewide water conservation program, gathered alongside local leaders in Kern County today to highlight the Solera at Kern Canyon Homeowners Association’s (HOA) successful transformation of a thirsty grass area into a water-wise landscape. The event showcased […]

2023 College Scholarship Program Winners Announced

Posted June 07, 2023 As part of its commitment to investing in the communities it serves, California Water Service Group (Group) has awarded $75,000 in scholarships to 12 students living in its California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington service areas for the 2023–2024 academic year. Whether studying chemistry at Harvard or aerospace engineering at Stanford, […]

Ranked Highest in the West by J.D. Power

Posted May 31, 2023 Cal Water has been ranked highest in overall customer satisfaction among large water utilities in the western United States, in the J.D. Power 2023 Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction StudySM. The results, which recognize the top-ranking large utility and midsize utility in four U.S. regions, were based on survey responses collected […]

Transforming a City Hall into Drought-Tolerant Model

Posted May 16, 2023 To be an example for the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the City of Rolling Hills Estates and Cal Water have partnered to convert City Hall’s landscaping from thirsty greenery to a beautiful, drought-tolerant garden. Rolling Hills Estates, Cal Water, and the state’s Save Our Water campaign came together this morning to dedicate […]

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Water Awareness Festival set for May 25 in Selma

Posted May 11, 2023 This Water Awareness Month, Cal Water will host a free community festival on Thursday, May 25, in Selma, to help customers and their families learn about their water and celebrate the work that has made Selma one of the utility’s top 10 water-saving districts in the state. Attendees will also learn, […]

Back to Stage 1 of Water Shortage Contingency Plan

Posted May 08, 2023 Some Water Restrictions Remain Amid Easing of Drought Conditions Cal Water submitted a filing today with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to rescind Stage 2 of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan because of improved drought conditions and increased water supply throughout its districts. Stage 1 becomes effective immediately but remains […]

2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

Posted May 04, 2023 Company Reports on Progress Made Year Over Year As part of its efforts to continue expanding and improving its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program, California Water Service Group today released its annual ESG Report and ESG Analyst Download. The 2022 report details progress made across Group’s subsidiaries last year on their relevant ESG […]

Infrastructure Upgrades in Stockton

Posted April 26, 2023 Cal Water is undertaking several water infrastructure upgrades that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection throughout Stockton. The projects include installation of more than 15,000 feet of new water main. Residents may have noticed work in the following locations: Charter Way/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, from Center Street to […]

Cal Water Honored for Corporate Social Responsibility

Posted April 26, 2023 For the utility’s efforts to enhance the quality of life in its Los Angeles County communities, the Los Angeles Business Journal honored Cal Water with the Outstanding Social Responsibility Award at its 2023 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards. The awards program recognizes the nonprofit community’s work along with the individuals and […]

Infrastructure Upgrade Begins in Downtown Livermore

Posted April 20, 2023 Cal Water began work this week on a water infrastructure upgrade that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection in downtown Livermore. The project will include installation of about 800 feet of new water main and the replacement of individual service lines to connect customers to the new main. It […]

2023 H2O Challenge Winners Announced

Posted April 17, 2023 First Through Fifth Places Awarded in Annual Classroom Competition, Heidi Ballard’s Fifth-Grade Class at Bonita Street STEAM Academy Wins Grand Prize Cal Water has announced that classes from Bonita Street STEAM Academy (Carson, Calif.), Sierra View Elementary (Chico, Calif.), and Little Chico Creek Elementary (Chico, Calif.) won the top five spots […]

Assisting Low-Income Residents with Water Bills

Posted April 06, 2023 As part of Cal Water’s ongoing commitment to support those struggling to pay their water bills, the utility is encouraging its customers who meet maximum income limits to apply for financial assistance from the California Department of Community Services & Development’s (CSD) Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). LIHWAP is a federally […]

King City infrastructure improvement project

Posted April 06, 2023 Cal Water recently completed a complex infrastructure improvement project in our King City District. The project included the installation of about 400 feet of new 12-inch water main and a check valve and vault on San Antonio Road to improve water supply reliability and fire protection in the area. This project […]

One of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies”

Posted March 30, 2023 In recognition of the company’s efforts with customers, employees, and investors, Newsweek magazine has named California Water Service Group (Group) to its 2023 list of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.” The honor was given to Group by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, based on feedback and analysis regarding trust […]

10 Straight Months of Water Savings in February

Posted March 28, 2023 Cal Water, together with its customers, reached water savings of 21.4% in February 2023 compared to February 2020, with 14 districts saving—some significantly—more than 15%. This marked 10 consecutive months of water savings, proving its customers are making conservation way of life, even during periods of wetter weather. Additionally, Cal Water […]

Salinas Infrastructure Improvement Project Completed

Posted March 15, 2023 Cal Water recently completed an infrastructure improvement project in our Salinas District. The project included the installation of 560 feet of new 6-inch PVC water pipe, and replacement of 10 individual customer service lines and one fire hydrant on Coronado Avenue, between Wilson and Santa Barbara streets, in western Salinas. This […]

Compliance with Potential PFAS Regulation

Posted March 14, 2023 With the release of a proposed national primary drinking water regulation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) today, California Water Service Group’s subsidiaries are assessing the impact of the potential regulation on their water systems in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington. Group’s […]

Nine Straight Months of Water Savings

Posted February 28, 2023 Even with a wet start to the year, Cal Water customers reached water savings of 9.5% in January compared to January 2020, with five districts saving more than 15%. This marked nine consecutive months of water savings. “There are fewer opportunities to achieve significant conservation during the wetter winter months, but […]

1,000 feet of New Water Main Installed in Chico

Posted February 17, 2023 Cal Water completed the final tie-in on an infrastructure improvement project in our Chico District on Wednesday. The project, which began Dec. 12, 2022, saw the installation of about 1,000 feet of new 8- and 6-inch water main on East 3rd Street, between Wall and Orient streets, and on Flume Street, […]

Promise to Offer Convenient, Flexible Payment Plans

Posted February 06, 2023 Cal Water announced today that it has partnered with Promise to offer residential customers customizable, interest-free PromisePay payment plans for past-due water bills. These payment plans offer even more flexibility beyond Cal Water’s other payment plans, all of which enable customers with past-due accounts to avoid interruptions in water service. Cal […]

Customers Saved 16.5 Percent in December

Posted January 24, 2023 Cal Water customers surpassed the state’s conservation target of 15% in December 2022, saving 16.5% company-wide over December 2020. This is the eighth month in a row Cal Water customers reduced their water use, with 11 districts saving more than 15%. The 11 Cal Water districts that surpassed 15% in water-use […]

Infrastructure improvement project coming in Torrance

Posted Janruary 18, 2023 On Monday, our Rancho Dominguez District will start an infrastructure upgrade to improve water supply reliability and fire protection in northeast Torrance. Crews will install 1,700 feet of new 8-inch and 6-inch water main to replace smaller, aging pipes. Work will take place Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 […]

California Water Service Group Launches 10th Annual College Scholarship Program

Posted January 17, 2023 SAN JOSE, Calif.—California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) announced the commencement of its 10th annual College Scholarship Program cycle today, reaffirming the utility’s commitment to improving lives in its communities. Students residing in areas served by its California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington subsidiaries are encouraged to apply for a […]

Seventh Straight Month of Water Savings

Posted December 22, 2022 Although the weather has started to cool, Cal Water customers continued to reduce their water use for the seventh month in a row in November. More than half of Cal Water’s districts surpassed 15% in reductions; company-wide, Cal Water reduced water use by 13.6% compared to November 2020. “I would like […]

California Water Service Partners With County of Tulare and Local Community Organizations to Consolidate Struggling Central Valley Water Users

Posted December 15, 2022 Grant funding from the State of California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) to the County of Tulare will enable local water provider California Water Service (Cal Water) to connect two small, disadvantaged communities struggling with failing domestic wells with its Visalia system. The consolidation is intended to help ensure residents in […]

Sixth Straight Month of Water Savings

Posted November 30, 2022 SAN JOSE, Calif. – California Water Service (Cal Water) customers reduced their water use for the sixth month in a row in October. Ten of Cal Water’s districts surpassed 15% in reductions; company-wide, Cal Water reduced water use by 12.1% compared to October 2020. “Even as temperatures drop, we’re seeing great […]

Operation Gobble in East Los Angeles

Posted November 18, 2022 Our East Los Angeles District recently held its annual Operation Gobble event at the Centro Maravilla Service Center in partnership with Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo. One hundred and fifty families in need were provided Butterball turkeys and meal kits to help them enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner. Attendees also learned about—and those eligible […]

More Than $185,000 in Grants to 7 Fire Departments

Posted November 17, 2022 Cal Water today announced the recipients of its fourth annual Firefighter Grant Program; the utility provided a total of $185,763 in grants to seven fire departments, surpassing last year’s $175,000. The program started in 2019 with $60,000 allocated for grant funds; however, due to the popularity of the program and expressed […]

Salinas and King City Thanksgiving Donations

Posted November 14, 2022 To support struggling families with Thanksgiving meals and essential services, Cal Water partnered with local legislators and charitable organizations today for the utility’s annual Operation Gobble program. Cal Water donated $13,500 and an additional $8,500 in Butterball turkey gift certificates to organizations and those in need in the Salinas Valley area. […]

California Water Service Launches Ninth Annual H2O Challenge Conservation Competition

Posted November 3, 2022 SAN JOSE, Calif.—California Water Service (Cal Water), in partnership with DoGoodery, has launched the ninth annual Cal Water H2O Challenge. This year, the program includes multiple opportunities for students, classrooms, and school-based clubs in Cal Water service areas to engage in water-related activities. The Classroom Challenge invites students in fourth-, fifth-, […]

5th Month of Water Savings in September 2022

Posted on November 1, 2022 Cal Water customers reduced their water use for the fifth month in a row in September, despite a record-breaking heat wave that began the month. Seven of Cal Water’s districts surpassed 15% in reductions; company-wide, Cal Water reduced water use by 10.6% compared to September 2020. “We are encouraged by […]

Cal Water Commends Governor Newsom’s Signature on Important Water Conservation Bill SB 1469 (Bradford/Becker)

Broad coalition of labor, environmental, business, consumer, and water groups supported bill that will help Californians conserve more water SAN JOSE, Calif.—California Water Service (Cal Water) today commended Governor Newsom for signing SB 1469 (Sens. Bradford, Becker), which makes permanent a proven program that has encouraged Californians to reduce their water use and helped keep […]

4th Straight Month of Water Savings

Posted September 30, 2022 For the fourth month in a row, Cal Water customers reduced their water use, with half of the utility’s districts surpassing 15% in reductions in August. Company-wide, Cal Water reduced water use by 12.3% last month compared to August 2020. All of Cal Water’s districts achieved savings this August, showing that […]

Central Bakersfield infrastructure project

Posted September 1, 2022 Our Bakersfield District will start an infrastructure improvement project to strengthen water system reliability and fire protection in central Bakersfield on September 5. Our crews will replace nearly a mile of water pipes, nine hydrants, and 75 customer service connections. The original water main was installed in the 1940s and is […]

Cal Water Applauds Passage of Important Water Conservation Bill SB 1469 (Bradford/Becker)

Broad coalition of labor, environmental, business, consumer, and water groups urge Governor Newsom to sign the bill. California Water Service (Cal Water) today applauded passage of SB 1469 (Sens. Bradford, Becker), which would make permanent a proven program that has encouraged California water customers to reduce their water use and helped keep water bills low […]

Tank Coating Project to Start in Redondo Beach

Posted August 19, 2022 Our Rancho Dominguez District will start a water infrastructure improvement project in Redondo Beach on Monday, which will improve water supply reliability. The work includes tank improvements to enhance employee safety, followed by an interior and exterior coating project, on the 1-million-gallon water storage tank at our station located at Pearl […]

$4 Million in Funding for ELA PFOS, PFOA Removal

Posted August 2, 2022 Grant Reduces Costs of Treatment for Customers Cal Water has secured a $4.23 million grant from the Water Replenishment District (WRD) to fund expenditures for treatment equipment that removes perfluoroctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluoroctanoic acid (PFOA) from groundwater in Cal Water’s East Los Angeles District. The treatment plant went online in […]

2022 Firefighter Grant Program Opens

Fire Departments in Utility’s Service Areas Encouraged to Apply for Life-Saving Project, Equipment Funding Further demonstrating its ongoing commitment to local fire departments and first responders, Cal Water today opened its fourth annual Firefighter Grant Program. Professional or volunteer uniformed fire departments serving any portion of Cal Water’s service areas are invited to apply for […]

2022 College Scholarship Program Winners Announced

As part of its commitment to investing in the communities it serves, California Water Service Group (Group) has awarded $80,000 in scholarships to students living in its California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington service areas for the 2022–2023 academic year. Out of more than 300 applicants, winners were selected based on outstanding academic achievement, community […]

Bakersfield infrastructure upgrade

On Monday, June 27, our Bakersfield District will start a water infrastructure upgrade that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection in the northeast part of town. Crews will install 1,970 feet of new 8-inch PVC water pipelines, install one new hydrant, and replace 31 customer service connections on College Avenue, from Robles Drive […]

Protecting the Kernville Water Supply

In order to protect the quality of the water supply in Kernville, Cal Water recently finished replacing its granular-activated carbon media as part of its treatment plant maintenance program. The treatment plant removes naturally occurring total organic carbon from surface water obtained from the Kern River. This important infrastructure improvement project will help ensure that […]

Main Replacement to Strengthen Hamilton City System

Cal Water started a water infrastructure upgrade on Monday, June 6, 2022, in Hamilton City as part of the utility’s commitment to ensuring critical infrastructure remains safe and reliable. The project, which comes on the heels of completing another local water system upgrade, will ensure local customers and firefighters continue to have water for their […]

Essential Water Infrastructure Upgrade in Menlo Park

As part of the utility’s commitment to ensuring critical infrastructure remains safe and reliable, Cal Water started a large-scale water main replacement project in Menlo Park today. The upgrade will ensure that customers and firefighters continue to have the water they need for their everyday and emergency needs, both now and in the future. Cal […]

Grant Funding for Water Supply Reliability Projects

Three Grants Will Support Affordability for Affected Customers As part of the utility’s efforts to support customers in its smaller, water-stressed, and disadvantaged or higher-cost service areas during the drought, California Water Service (Cal Water) has secured nearly $2.4 million in grants from the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) to complete three important water […]

Annual Water Quality Reports Now Available

To help residents and businesses learn about their local water supply Cal Water encourages its customers to visit and view their annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Customers can now find their 2021 CCRs, also known as water quality reports, online at calwater.com/water-quality-reports plus obtain prior years’ reports. According to Chief Water Quality Officer Sophie James, the reports […]

Oroville Completes Treatment Facility to Remove PFOS

Cal Water has completed construction of a treatment plant to eliminate perfluoroctanesulfonic acid, commonly known as PFOS, at a well in its station on Feather River Boulevard in Oroville, Calif. The new treatment facility enables the utility to return the well—which has been offline—to service, increasing water supplies and reliability while ensuring Oroville District customers […]

Los Altos Wildfire Hardening Project

The Los Altos District is putting the finishing touches on a wildfire hardening project, where crews have installed 1,340 feet of new 8-inch PVC pipe connecting two of the district’s water zones. Connecting the water zones will help increase the water supply in case of a fire or water shortage. Crews also installed three new […]

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 […]