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Group Details Progress in 2024 Sustainability Report

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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…

Group Earns Spot on USA Today’s—America’s Climate Leaders 2025

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…

Partnering with Walmart to Expand Payment Options

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To better support customers who prefer to pay their bills in person with cash or debit cards, New Mexico Water Service has partnered with Walmart to enable these customers to pay their water bills at Walmart Bill Pay service counters nationwide. With Walmart Bill Pay, New Mexico Water customers have a new option to pay…

California Water Service Group Named a Top Workplace

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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…

$80,000 to Students through College Scholarship Program

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…

Group One of "America’s Most Responsible Companies"

America's Most Responsible Companies 2025. Newsweek. Statista.

As a reflection of the utility’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and corporate citizenship, Newsweek today named California Water Service Group (Group) one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” for 2025. This is the fourth consecutive year that Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, recognized Group with this honor. Group was…

One of "World’s Most Trustworthy Companies"

World's Most Trustworthy Companies 2024, Newsweek, statista

California Water Service Group (Group) has earned a spot on Newsweek‘s list of the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” for the second year in a row, the magazine announced today. The designation, also in its second year, was given to Group by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, based on…

Group Utilities Prepared to Comply with New PFAS Regulations

Following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) adoption of a new National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) today (new PFAS regulation), California Water Service Group (Group) confirmed that it believes its subsidiaries are well positioned to treat potentially impacted water sources and to meet the EPA’s five-year compliance timeline.…

Group Recognized as Trustworthy Company

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California Water Service Group (Group) announced today that it has earned a spot on Newsweek magazine’s 2024 list of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies” for the second consecutive year. Newsweek compiles the list with Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Group ranked second among water utilities nationwide, based on feedback and analysis…

Helping Residents With Past-Due Bills

New Mexico Water announced today that it has partnered with Promise to offer residential customers customizable, interest-free PromisePay payment plans for past-due water bills. These payment plans offer even more flexibility beyond New Mexico Water’s other payment plans, all of which enable customers with past-due accounts to avoid interruptions in water service. Promise began its…