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.…
To help residents and businesses learn about their local water supply, Hawaii 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. According to General Manager Tony Carrasco, the reports provide detailed information on…
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…
With the release of a proposed national primary drinking water regulation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) today, California Water Service Group’s subsidiaries are assessing the impact of the potential regulation on their water systems in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington. Group’s subsidiaries are reviewing the…
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…
Hawaii Water has completed the purchase of Keauhou Community Services, Inc.’s (KCSI) wastewater system assets following approval by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission earlier this fall. Hawaii Water has been providing wastewater utility service to KCSI’s customers through an operation and maintenance contract since 2018. In addition to Kahaluu Beach Park and the Keauhou Bay…
