Thousand Oaks Irrigation Restriction Update
Cal Water, the City of Thousand Oaks, and California American Water are moving back to a two-day-per-week watering schedule for outdoor landscaping in April, after winter storms helped ease state water shortage conditions. This comes after Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) lifted emergency water restrictions for the area recently; those restrictions had been…
Some Drought Restrictions Lifted
Cal Water is reviewing the details of Governor Newsom’s announcement easing water-use restrictions and how regionally specific components affect our service areas. Any changes we make will be based on local water supply conditions and need approval by the California Public Utilities Commission; we will communicate any changes to our customers as quickly as possible.…
Infrastructure Upgrade in Chico Begins
Cal Water has begun work on a water infrastructure upgrade that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection in North Central Chico. The project, which will include installation of about 6,000 feet of new 8-inch water main along East Avenue, will be completed ahead of the City of Chico Road Rehabilitation Project to lessen…
Salinas Infrastructure Improvement Project Completed
Cal Water recently completed an infrastructure improvement project in our Salinas District. The project included the installation of 560 feet of new 6-inch PVC water pipe, and replacement of 10 individual customer service lines and one fire hydrant on Coronado Avenue, between Wilson and Santa Barbara streets, in western Salinas. This improves water supply reliability…
Compliance with Potential PFAS Regulation
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…
Update on Winter Storms
While we welcome our winter storms, Cal Water encourages customers to remain vigilant in their conservation efforts. The Governor’s Executive Order and Stage 2 of Cal Water’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan remain in effect, as the State and water suppliers cautiously monitor snowpack and water supply levels through the rest of the season. We will…
Nine Straight Months of Water Savings
Even with a wet start to the year, Cal Water customers reached water savings of 9.5% in January compared to January 2020, with five districts saving more than 15%. This marked nine consecutive months of water savings. “There are fewer opportunities to achieve significant conservation during the wetter winter months, but we want to thank…
More than $1.5 Million Donated to Local Organizations
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…
1,000 feet of New Water Main Installed in Chico
Cal Water completed the final tie-in on an infrastructure improvement project in our Chico District on Wednesday. The project, which began Dec. 12, 2022, saw the installation of about 1,000 feet of new 8- and 6-inch water main on East 3rd Street, between Wall and Orient streets, and on Flume Street, between East 3rd and…
April 15, 2023 Interim Rate Increases Approved
Cal Water has received a ruling in its General Rate Case (GRC)—pending before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)—that approves modified interim rates effective beginning April 15, 2023. The ruling allows Cal Water to increase rates by 4% in most of its districts, so that the utility can continue to make infrastructure improvements intended to…