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For the fifth consecutive year, Newsweek has named California Water Service Group one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies.” Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, honored Group with the 2026 designation for the utility’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and corporate citizenship. Group was one of four investor-owned water utilities ranked…

Washington Water has filed a request with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to increase water rates to recover $14.9 million in costs it has incurred to fund the improvement and maintenance of its local water systems as well as increased expenses over the last two years. Some of the major investments made in…

In recognition of the utility’s commitment to “always do the right thing,” Newsweek today named California Water Service Group (Group) one of the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies.” This is the third year in a row Group has earned this designation, which comes six months after receiving the nod as one of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies”…

Great Place To Work® has again certified California Water Service Group (Group) for 2025, marking a decade that the company has held this distinction. The award—which includes both a Culture Audit© and a Trust Index©—is based entirely on current, full-time employees’ feedback about the company’s culture and their experience working at the company. Beyond its…

Thirteen rising stars from California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington who have chosen higher education to better themselves and their communities have been awarded a total of $80,000 in scholarships as part of California Water Service Group’s Scholarship Program for the 2025-26 academic year. To date, Group has provided $839,000 in scholarships as part of…

Washington Water has published its annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) for each of its water systems and invites customers to learn about the quality of their local water supply. Customers can access their 2024 CCRs, also called water quality reports, along with previous years’ reports online on our Water Quality Reports page. Importantly, the reports…

In its 2024 Sustainability Report and Analyst Download published today, California Water Service Group (Group) highlights recent and ongoing emissions reductions, water quality and infrastructure investments, employee development opportunities, corporate responsibility efforts, and more. The 2024 Sustainability Report showcases progress made in Group’s four key focus areas, including: Protecting the planet Reducing Scope 1 and…

As California Water Service Group (Group) joins others around the world in celebrating Earth Day, it is pleased to announce that is has been named one of “America’s Climate Leaders” by USA Today and Statista Inc. The ranking honors organizations that drive real, positive environmental impact, according to Statista, a world-leading statistics portal and industry…

Following its recognition as a Top Workplace in the Bay Area last summer, California Water Service Group (Group) has earned the 2025 Top Workplaces USA designation by USA Today and Energage, a leading workforce culture research company. This is the first time Group has received this national honor. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with at…

To help improve the quality of life in the communities it serves, California Water Service Group (Group) has opened its 12th annual College Scholarship Program cycle for customers served by its California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington subsidiaries. Eligible customers in any of these service areas or their dependents can apply for part of the…