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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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

California Water Service Group (Group) donated $1.57 million to community organizations, first responders, and students in 2022 in areas served by its subsidiaries, as part of its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those it serves. The utility and its employees gave another $34,270 through an employee charitable donation-matching program. Last year, Group…

California Water Service Group (Group) 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 portion of the $80,000 available in awards. Four $10,000 grand-prize…