California Water Service Completes West Goshen Consolidation to Provide Safe, Clean Water to Disadvantaged Community

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California Water Service (NYSE:CWT) completed a consolidation project on Oct 28, 2025 that connects 44 residences in West Goshen to its Visalia system to provide safe, clean drinking water.

The consolidation was enabled by a $3.45 million grant from the California Department of Water Resources via Tulare County and Community Water Center support. The homes previously relied on failing private wells that were dry or contained contaminants not meeting California water quality standards.

The company said the project follows an earlier 2014 connection of about 80 West Goshen Mutual Water Company customers and reflects a public–private partnership approach to resolving local water access and quality issues.

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• 44 residences connected to Cal Water service (Oct 28, 2025)
• $3.45 million DWR grant secured for consolidation in 2022
• Built on prior 80-customer Visalia connection completed in 2014

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Support for Private Well Users Made Possible Due to Grant Funding, Partnership with Department of Water Resources, Community Water Center, and Tulare County

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forty-four residences struggling with failing private wells in the disadvantaged community of West Goshen now have access to safe, clean, reliable drinking water, as California Water Service (Cal Water) completed connecting its water system to the homes. This consolidation was made possible by advocacy from community residents and funding obtained by the County of Tulare, with support by Community Water Center (CWC), from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).

Through DWR’s Small Community Drought Relief Program, CWC helped Tulare County secure $3.45 million in 2022 for the consolidation. The grant funds enabled Cal Water to extend its service and connect the 44 customers, whose private groundwater wells had gone dry or were found to contain harmful contaminants, no longer meeting California water quality standards. Cal Water had previously connected about 80 customers who were part of West Goshen Mutual Water Company to its Visalia system in 2014.

“We believe that everyone should have access to safe, clean, and reliable water, regardless of where you live,” said Marty Kropelnicki, Cal Water Chairman and CEO. “We are pleased to have joined forces with Tulare County, Community Water Center, and the Department of Water Resources to make that a reality for West Goshen residents with a goal of improving their quality of life. This project is an excellent example of government, the local community, and Cal Water working together to address critical issues and improve lives.”

“This project marks a transformative moment for the community. After years of advocacy and collaboration, we’re proud to see clean, reliable water finally flowing into homes,” said Supervisor Eddie Valero, who represents Tulare County’s Fourth District, which includes Goshen. “This is what progress looks like: neighbors coming together with public and private sectors, working side-by-side for a healthier and more secure future for everyone.”

About California Water Service
California Water Service provides high-quality, reliable water utility services to more than 2.1 million people statewide through 499,400 service connections. Cal Water’s purpose is to enhance the quality of life for customers and communities. To do so, it invests responsibly in water and wastewater infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and community well-being. The company’s 1,200 employees live by a set of strong core values and share a commitment to protecting the planet, caring for people, and operating with the utmost integrity. The utility has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” and one of the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek, a USA Top Workplace, and a Great Place to Work®.  More information is available at www.calwater.com.

Contact: Laura Florez-McCusker, 559-356-1577

FAQ

What did California Water Service (CWT) complete in West Goshen on October 28, 2025?

Cal Water completed connecting 44 residences to its Visalia system to provide safe, reliable drinking water.

How much funding supported the West Goshen consolidation for CWT?

The project was supported by a $3.45 million grant from the California Department of Water Resources secured in 2022.

Why were West Goshen homes connected to CWT on October 28, 2025?

Homes had failing private wells that went dry or contained contaminants not meeting California water quality standards.

Which partners helped CWT deliver the West Goshen consolidation completed in 2025?

Tulare County, Community Water Center, and the California Department of Water Resources partnered with Cal Water on the project.

How does the 2025 West Goshen connection relate to prior Cal Water work in the area?

Cal Water previously connected about 80 customers from West Goshen Mutual Water Company to its Visalia system in 2014.

What immediate benefit does the CWT consolidation provide to West Goshen residents?

Residents gain access to safe, clean, and reliable drinking water supplied by Cal Water's system.