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CWT's rising consumption, $627 million 2026 investment plan and planned Nexus acquisition support its long-term growth outlook.

California Water Service's Washington Water wins approval for a $4.1M annual revenues increase to recover infrastructure investments and support reliable water service.

GIG HARBOR, Wash., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) has issued a decision in Washington Water Service's (Washington Water) application to adjust rates and recover costs for investments made to keep its East Pierce and Legacy water systems safe and reliable. The decision, which adopted the all-party settlement reached among Washington Water, WUTC staff, and the Public Counsel Unit of the Washington Attorney General's Office, enables the California Water Service Group (Group) subsidiary to increase annual revenue by $4.1 million.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As teachers welcome students back for another year of learning, California Water Service (Cal Water) is launching its 13th annual Tap Into Learning, a conservation education program designed to help students explore the importance of water through hands-on learning, creativity, and environmental stewardship.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For its leadership and performance across multiple fields, California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) has earned a spot on Newsweek's 2026 list of “America's Greatest Companies.

Would provide approximately $2.73 million in annual revenue to deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater service to Hawaii Water's North Kona customers.

Freestone Grove Partners LP acquired a new position in shares of California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 31,950 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,554,000. Freestone Grove Partners LP