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Great Place to Work® Recognition for 8th Year

Award, Great Place to Work Certified August 2023 through August 2024, USA

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 at the company.…

Commission Sets New Rates for Washington Water

Decision Approves Utility’s Final Infrastructure Improvement Plan Filing Washington Water has received approval from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (Commission) to increase annual revenues by $2.125 million, effective July 28, 2023, to reflect upgrades made to water system infrastructure and higher operating costs. Major investments made in Washington Water’s systems include: Three new treatment…

Washington Water Acquires Stroh’s Water Company

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Washington Water yesterday completed the acquisition of Stroh’s Water Company’s (Stroh’s Water) water system assets. The closing follows approval by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) in October 2022. Washington Water has served Stroh’s Water’s 900 customer connections since March 2021 through an operation and maintenance agreement, and has supported the utility on an…

Annual Water Quality Reports Now Available

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To help residents and businesses learn about their local water supply Washington Water encourages its customers to view their annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Customers can now find their 2022 CCRs, also known as water quality reports, online plus obtain prior years’ reports. The reports provide detailed information on the water supply, sustainability, testing, standards,…

Bill Assistance for Low-Income Residents

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Washington Water is helping those in need of financial support pay their water bills through the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), which is administered by the Washington State Department of Commerce and federally funded. Washington Water customers who meet maximum income limits are eligible to receive a one-time benefit of up to $2,500…

2023 College Scholarship Program Winners

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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, eight out of 12…

2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

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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 focus…

Committed to Setting Emission Reduction Targets

California Water Service Group announced today that it will set absolute, science-based Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets by the end of the third quarter of 2024, which builds upon the Company’s prior commitment to set intensity targets for energy- or GHG-intensity of water produced and/or delivered to customers by…

One of "America’s Most Trustworthy Companies"

Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2023, Newsweek

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…

Acquisition of Bethel Greenacres Water Association

Following approval by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) in February 2023, Washington Water has closed the acquisition of Bethel Greenacres Water Association’s water system assets. The Bethel Greenacres system includes 200 residential customer connections in Graham, Wash., adjacent to Washington Water’s East Pierce system. Washington Water has been serving Bethel Greenacres customers through…