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California Water Service, through its parent California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT), is a regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 2.1 million people in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas. The CWT news feed on Stock Titan highlights company announcements that reflect how this multi-state utility manages infrastructure, regulation, financing, and community initiatives.
Investors and observers following CWT news will see updates on regulatory proceedings, such as general rate cases, interim rate adjustments, and cost of capital decisions by state public utilities commissions. These items explain how the company recovers the cost of providing safe, clean, reliable water and wastewater services and how rate structures may evolve over time.
News coverage also includes information on infrastructure investments and system expansions. Examples from recent releases include acquisitions of smaller water systems, consolidation projects that connect disadvantaged communities with failing private wells to California Water Service systems, and capital improvements in Hawaii Water Service’s Kapalua and Waikoloa systems designed to enhance reliability, sustainability, and fire protection.
Because California Water Service Group finances significant capital programs, CWT news often features financing and capital markets activity, such as the issuance of senior unsecured notes and first mortgage bonds, as well as credit rating updates from S&P Global. Dividend declarations and quarterly earnings releases provide additional insight into the company’s financial profile and long-term dividend track record.
Community-focused stories are another recurring theme. These include the Firefighter Grant Program, which supports local fire departments with equipment and training, and partnerships with government agencies and community organizations to improve water access. For a utility operating across multiple western states, such developments help illustrate how regulatory decisions, infrastructure projects, and community engagement intersect in CWT’s day-to-day operations.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) announced that Chairman and CEO Martin (Marty) Kropelnicki joined the newly formed CalCEO Council on Feb. 3, 2026. The council, created by the California Foundation for Commerce & Education, convenes 22 California chief executives to advise on economic policy and affordability.
The group aims to bridge private industry and government to propose solutions, best practices, and public policy recommendations intended to strengthen California's economy and improve community affordability.
California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) declared its 324th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.3350 per common share, payable February 20, 2026, to holders of record February 9, 2026.
The Board also announced an 8% annual dividend increase to $1.34 from $1.20 (plus a $0.04 special dividend in 2025) as part of the company’s Centennial Celebration.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026 with a year-long program marking a century of service and setting a foundation for future growth. Founded in 1926 by three World War I veterans, the company began serving four California communities and now serves more than 2.1 million people across communities in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington. The company is the third largest publicly traded water utility in the U.S. and the largest regulated public water utility west of the Mississippi River. Chairman and CEO Martin A. Kropelnicki emphasized the company’s resilience, ingenuity, and commitment to providing a safe, reliable water supply as it marks this milestone. More historical details are available on the company’s centennial site.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) agreed to buy the remaining membership interests in BVRT Utility Holding Company LLC to become sole owner of seven subsidiary water and wastewater utilities serving the Austin–San Antonio corridor.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, Public Utilities Commission of Texas approval, and Group board approval. Separately, a BVRT subsidiary, Camino Real Utility Company LLC, received a PUCT water certificate to serve nearly 230 acres near Mustang Ridge and already provides wastewater service to 270 customers.
Camino Real also signed an agreement to extend about 21,500 feet of sewer main to serve the adjacent 253-acre Oatman Hill development, projected to reach up to 5,000 equivalent dwelling units by 2036.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) promoted Todd K. Peters to Vice President, Engineering and Thomas A. Scanlon to Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Peters joined the company in 1993, most recently served as Chief Engineering Officer, holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from San Jose State University, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in CA, HI, NM, TX, and WA. Scanlon joined in 2010, previously served as Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, holds a B.S. in Finance from Marquette University, an MBA from the University of Illinois, and is a Certified Public Accountant. Chairman & CEO Martin A. Kropelnicki said the promotions recognize their contributions to the company.
California Water Service (NYSE:CWT) was authorized by the California Public Utilities Commission to implement interim rate adjustments of 3% in most districts, effective Jan. 1, 2026, while the CPUC continues review of the company’s 2024 General Rate Case and Infrastructure Improvement Plan.
The CPUC granted interim rates because the final GRC decision was delayed past the date new rates would take effect; interim rates are intended to help maintain infrastructure investment and reduce compounded delayed-recovery surcharges. These interim rates remain subject to refund or adjustment depending on the CPUC’s final decision for the 2026–2028 period.
California Water Service (NYSE:CWT) on Dec. 22, 2025 named nine recipients of its seventh annual Firefighter Grant Program, awarding more than $186,000 to support rescue and emergency services.
The grants fund equipment and training including laryngoscopes, ventilation fans, gas detection gear, SnapTanks, a thermal manikin, wildland PPE and training, K9 search-and-rescue support, and station improvements. The program is funded through the company’s philanthropic giving program and does not affect customer rates.
California Water Service (NYSE: CWT) received California Public Utilities Commission approval to acquire Palm Mutual Water Company, a small system serving 63 residential customers located two miles from Cal Water’s Northeast Bakersfield Treatment Plant.
Cal Water currently supplies Palm Mutual via a master meter interconnection and plans phased infrastructure upgrades to improve consistency and water quality. Upon closing, Palm Mutual customers will join Cal Water’s Bakersfield District, which serves about 445,600 people through roughly 120,000 service connections. The purchase remains subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q1 2026.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) was named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek and Statista for the fifth consecutive year on Dec. 4, 2025.
The 2026 designation recognizes Group among the top 600 of the 2,000 largest U.S. public companies based on 30 publicly available ESG and CSR key performance indicators and an independent U.S. resident survey; Group was one of four investor-owned water utilities in the Energy & Utilities category.
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) subsidiary Hawaii Water Service filed with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission on Nov 20, 2025 to raise rates for its Kapalua water and wastewater systems for the first time since 2021. The filing seeks a $2.2 million revenue increase to recover higher purchased water costs, rising operating expenses, and completed capital investments.
Hawaii Water reported $3.4 million of infrastructure investments including storage rehabilitation, valve replacements, new backup generators, sewer pump station upgrades, and lift/sump pump replacements. The company cites about $1.7 million annually in purchased-potable and non-potable water costs. If approved as filed, new rates could take effect in the second half of 2026.