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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

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-

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

California Water Service Group Donates More than $1.5 Million to Local Community Organizations in 2022
Posted February 23, 2023 SAN JOSE, Calif.—California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE:CWT) donated $1.57 million to community organizations, first responders, and students in 2022 in

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

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

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

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

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,

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

CHiPs For KIDS: Cal Water donates 4,000 toys
Posted December 16, 2022. Cal Water partnered with CHiPs for our seventh year and donated over 4,000 toys to the East LA community.

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

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

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

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

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

Cal Water Converts Last Flat-Rate Selma Customers to Metered Water Service Ahead of Schedule to Support Conservation
Posted November 8, 2022 As the state experiences a worsening drought, Cal Water has installed the last of 217 water meters, converting all flat-rate customer

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

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

California Water Service Group Earns Great Place to Work® Recognition for Seventh Consecutive Year
Posted October 13, 2022 The Great Place to Work® Institute has named California Water Service Group (Group) a Great Place to Work for 2022–2023, the utility

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

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

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

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

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

Establishing a statewide low-income assistance program for water bills makes sense. Yes on SB 222.
SB 222 would establish a state Water Rate Assistance Program to provide water affordability assistance for both drinking and wastewater services to low-income ratepayers experiencing

For water conservation, lawmakers should okay ‘decoupling’
SB 1469 offers water providers a powerful tool to help encourage customers to save water and fight the drought, according to Roberto Barragan in Capitol

Cal Water Awards Willows Fire Department $25,000 for New Equipment
Willows Fire Department received a $25,000 grant from California Water Service Group to replacing aging equipment, as reported by KNVN-TV24 (NBC Chico).

Visalia student takes home grand-prize scholarship
Megan Shin received a $10,000 scholarship from California Water Service Group for academic achievement and community service, as reported by Exeter Sun-Gazette News.

$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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

California Water Service Shares Findings of Report on Climate Change and Water Resource Sustainability
Analysis underscores need for ongoing infrastructure investments and stakeholder collaboration

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

California Water Service Group Commits $600,000 to Local Community Organizations Ahead of Holidays
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As part of fulfilling its purpose to enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves, California Water

$200,000 Committed to Marine Sanctuary Foundation
As part of its commitments to both furthering environmental stewardship and supporting education in socio-economically challenged areas it serves, Cal Water has pledged $200,000 to

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Reviewed
Protecting our customers’ health and safety is our highest priority. As such, Cal Water supports U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) efforts to strengthen the Lead

Nearly $175,000 awarded in 2021 Firefighter Grant Program
As part of its commitment to supporting fire departments in its service areas, Cal Water today announced the recipients of its third annual Firefighter Grant

California Water Service Takes Action to Relieve Financially Strapped Customers of Water Bill Debt Accumulated During Pandemic
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — California Water Service (Cal Water) has filed an application with the State Water Resources Control Board to help provide financial support to

Cal Water encourages residents to conserve water after California’s second driest year on record
The 2021 water year was the second driest on record in California. That’s according to the California Department of Water Resources…

Cal Water expands water-saving programs for King City customers
As the drought intensifies, local water utility California Water Service (Cal Water) is helping customers save water every day through expanded…

Cal Water Expands Resources Available to Local Firefighters for 2021 Firefighter Grant Program
Cal Water announced today it has opened its Firefighter Grant Program’s 2021 cycle, increasing the amount it will provide local fire departments…

Infrastructure Upgrade Complete in Bodfish
As part of its commitment to ensuring critical infrastructure remains safe and reliable, Cal Water has completed an important water main replacement project in Bodfish.

CHiPs For KIDS: Cal Water donates 4,000 toys
Posted December 16, 2022. Cal Water partnered with CHiPs for our seventh year and donated over 4,000 toys to the East LA community.

Establishing a statewide low-income assistance program for water bills makes sense. Yes on SB 222.
SB 222 would establish a state Water Rate Assistance Program to provide water affordability assistance for both drinking and wastewater services to low-income ratepayers experiencing

For water conservation, lawmakers should okay ‘decoupling’
SB 1469 offers water providers a powerful tool to help encourage customers to save water and fight the drought, according to Roberto Barragan in Capitol

Cal Water Awards Willows Fire Department $25,000 for New Equipment
Willows Fire Department received a $25,000 grant from California Water Service Group to replacing aging equipment, as reported by KNVN-TV24 (NBC Chico).

Visalia student takes home grand-prize scholarship
Megan Shin received a $10,000 scholarship from California Water Service Group for academic achievement and community service, as reported by Exeter Sun-Gazette News.

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.

Cal Water encourages residents to conserve water after California’s second driest year on record
The 2021 water year was the second driest on record in California. That’s according to the California Department of Water Resources…

Cal Water expands water-saving programs for King City customers
As the drought intensifies, local water utility California Water Service (Cal Water) is helping customers save water every day through expanded…

County highlights water conservation programs
The Kern County Board of Supervisors met last week and highlighted two water conservation programs available to Cal Water customers…

Cal Water expands water-saving programs for customers amid growing drought emergency
As the drought intensifies, local water utility California Water Service is helping customers save water every day…

Needed now: safe drinking water for all Californians
While nobody disputes that everyone should have safe, clean drinking water, not every Californian does. According to the Public Policy Institute…

Cal Water prepared for drought emergency, ready for statewide water conservation
California Water Service has reaffirmed its preparedness to respond to the drought emergency and its commitment to helping customers…

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

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-

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

California Water Service Group Donates More than $1.5 Million to Local Community Organizations in 2022
Posted February 23, 2023 SAN JOSE, Calif.—California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE:CWT) donated $1.57 million to community organizations, first responders, and students in 2022 in

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cal Water Converts Last Flat-Rate Selma Customers to Metered Water Service Ahead of Schedule to Support Conservation
Posted November 8, 2022 As the state experiences a worsening drought, Cal Water has installed the last of 217 water meters, converting all flat-rate customer

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

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

California Water Service Group Earns Great Place to Work® Recognition for Seventh Consecutive Year
Posted October 13, 2022 The Great Place to Work® Institute has named California Water Service Group (Group) a Great Place to Work for 2022–2023, the utility

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

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

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

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

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

$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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

California Water Service Shares Findings of Report on Climate Change and Water Resource Sustainability
Analysis underscores need for ongoing infrastructure investments and stakeholder collaboration

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

California Water Service Group Commits $600,000 to Local Community Organizations Ahead of Holidays
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As part of fulfilling its purpose to enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves, California Water

$200,000 Committed to Marine Sanctuary Foundation
As part of its commitments to both furthering environmental stewardship and supporting education in socio-economically challenged areas it serves, Cal Water has pledged $200,000 to

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Reviewed
Protecting our customers’ health and safety is our highest priority. As such, Cal Water supports U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) efforts to strengthen the Lead

Nearly $175,000 awarded in 2021 Firefighter Grant Program
As part of its commitment to supporting fire departments in its service areas, Cal Water today announced the recipients of its third annual Firefighter Grant

California Water Service Takes Action to Relieve Financially Strapped Customers of Water Bill Debt Accumulated During Pandemic
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — California Water Service (Cal Water) has filed an application with the State Water Resources Control Board to help provide financial support to

Cal Water Expands Resources Available to Local Firefighters for 2021 Firefighter Grant Program
Cal Water announced today it has opened its Firefighter Grant Program’s 2021 cycle, increasing the amount it will provide local fire departments…

Infrastructure Upgrade Complete in Bodfish
As part of its commitment to ensuring critical infrastructure remains safe and reliable, Cal Water has completed an important water main replacement project in Bodfish.

Employee Charitable Donation Matching Program Launched
California Water Service Group (Group) and its subsidiaries announced today the launch of its new employee charitable donation matching program…

Recycled Water Being Delivered to Tesoro Viejo
As part of their mutual commitment to being responsible stewards of the environment and Earth’s most precious natural resource, Cal Water has begun providing recycled

Setting Public Health Goals for “Forever Chemicals”
Continuing its track record as an industry leader in providing a reliable supply of clean, safe, and affordable drinking water…

Infrastructure Improvement Project Begins in Bakersfield
The infrastructure upgrade will ensure local customers continue to have a reliable water supply for their everyday and emergency needs….

Proposal to Invest $1.02 Billion Between 2022 and 2024
As part of its commitment to provide a reliable supply of safe, clean water and affordable service to the communities it serves…