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, […]