California Water Association

This Thanksgiving, We’re Grateful for Our Water Community! As we gather to reflect on the past year, California Water Association has so much to be thankful for: Our Members: The dedicated water utilities and professionals who work tirelessly to ensure safe, clean, and affordable water for California’s communities. Prop 4 Passing: A monumental?thank you to Californians all across the state for voting yes on prop 4 and for taking this crucial?step?toward?protecting our natural resources, improving water infrastructure, and preparing for a resilient future. We are inspired by?you, by?the collective efforts of our members and?water?partners, and look forward to continuing this vital work together. Wishing everyone a happy and safe?holiday!? #CWACommunity #Thanksgiving #CleanWater #YesonProp4 #WaterUtilities #OperationGobble

Suburban Water Systems’ 34th Annual Operation Gobble! We’re excited to highlight?Suburban Water Systems?and their?34th Annual Operation Gobble! ???? Through partnerships with community organizations, legislators, and employee volunteers, they distributed turkeys to families in need across their service area, making Thanksgiving brighter for many. Thank you to the local legislators and all involved in this incredible effort to serve the community! Assemblymember Blanca Pancheo Senator Bob Archuleta Senator Josh Newman California Senator Susan Rubio LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis Assemblymember Lisa Calderon Blanca Rubio California State Assembly #CWACommunity #OperationGobble #SuburbanCares #ServingOurCommunity #HappyThanksgiving

Giving Back with Operation Gobble! We’re proud to share how?San Jose Water?partnered with local non-profits to provide grocery gift cards, ensuring families across the greater San Jose area can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Thank you, San Jose Water, for your dedication to supporting our communities! #CWACommunity #OperationGobble #SanJoseWater #GivingBack

Buckle Up for Water Utility Challenges | NARUC 2024 Annual Meeting This month, leaders from the water utility industry—including?Sunil Pillai?(Golden State Water),?Ken Jenkins?(California Water Service), and?Suzanne DeLorenzo?(San Jose Water)—joined the?NARUC Committee on Water Panel?to dive into the complexities of managing water utilities in 2024. The session, themed "Buckle Up!" used thrilling metaphors inspired by nearby Disneyland attractions to address real-world challenges in water utility management. From navigating the regulatory landscape to tackling PFAS cleanup costs, the panel provided valuable insights into building resilience, ensuring clean water, and advancing infrastructure investment. Thank you to Sunil, Ken, Suzanne, and all the panelists for sharing their expertise and inspiring solutions to improve water quality and reliability for communities nationwide! #NARUC2024 #WaterUtilities #CWACommunity #CleanWater #Infrastructure #WaterManagement

ICYMI: Last week, Carmelitha Bordelon, CPA, VP of Regulatory Affairs and Finance at Suburban Water Systems, joined the panel "Avoiding Disconnected Data: Assuring Utility Disconnection Information is Useful" at the 2024 NARUC Annual Meeting and Education Conference. Carmelitha highlighted how comprehensive disconnection data can guide better policies, improve regulatory frameworks, and support customers in need. This engaging session brought together industry leaders across multiple sectors to discuss lessons learned from post-pandemic disconnection reporting practices and their impact on utility management. We’d also like to recognize the contributions of the other distinguished panelists, including: -Hon. Jeff Hughes, North Carolina Utilities Commission (Moderator) -Patrick Cicero, Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate -Chris Forist, Michigan Public Service Commission -Hon. Davante Lewis, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, LOUISIANA Thank you, Carmelitha, and all of the panelists for shedding light on the importance of leveraging data to shape effective utility practices! #NARUCANNUAL24 #UtilityLeadership #WaterUtilities #CWACommunity #DataDrivenPolicy #SuburbanWaterSystems

Highlighting California American Water’s Commitment to Clean Water! We’re excited to showcase our member,?California American Water, for their advanced PFAS treatment technology demonstration to?CPUC Commissioner John Reynolds?at the Nut Plains Treatment Plant. This is a shining example of the innovative solutions our members implement to provide safe, clean drinking water for Californians. Thank you, California American Water, for leading the way in water treatment and sharing your expertise with regulators to ensure the highest standards in water quality. #CWACommunity #PFAS #CleanWater #CPUC #Innovation #WaterTreatment

Welcoming John Tang as CWA’s New President CWA is proud to announce that?John Tang, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations at?San Jose Water, has officially stepped into the role of CWA President. With over two decades of leadership in the water industry, John brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to advancing water issues across California. As we navigate opportunities and challenges in water reliability, affordability, and sustainability, John’s expertise will guide us into a promising future. We extend our heartfelt thanks to?Edward Jackson, President of Liberty Utilities, California, for his outstanding leadership and contributions over the past two years. Looking forward to a new chapter with John Tang leading the way! Read more about this leadership transition: https://lnkd.in/gvZJKMCf?????? ????????????????????????????? #CWACommunity #WaterLeadership #CleanWater #CaliforniaWater

We’re proud of?Golden State Water Company?for hosting?NARUC?at their Imperial & Studebaker PFAS facilities in the Norwalk System. These plants highlight their commitment to delivering clean, safe water and tackling PFAS challenges head-on. #CWACommunity #GSWater #CleanWater #PFAS #WaterUtilities

California American Water’s Lacy Carothers, PE, Highlights Clean Energy Resilience at NARUC Annual Meeting We’re proud to share that?Lacy Carothers, PE, Director of Engineering at?California American Water, presented today at the?National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Annual Meeting. As a key speaker on the panel, “Microgrids: A Resilient and Sustainable Solution for Water Utilities,” Lacy shared California American Water’s pioneering work in microgrid technology to strengthen resilience, deliver cost savings, and enhance sustainability for water utilities. Lacy also highlighted the recent?$50 million GRIP grant?awarded to the?California Water Association (CWA)?from the?U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This initiative, reaching $100 million with matching funds, will bring clean energy resilience to water utilities across California, supporting climate equity, job creation, and infrastructure improvements. Alongside?Jeff Pontius?from?Generac Power Systems, Lacy showcased how CWA’s partnership with Generac will drive climate resiliency and make a lasting impact on California’s water utility infrastructure. Thank you, Lacy, for leading the conversation on sustainable water solutions! #CWACommunity #NARUC2024 #WaterUtilities #ClimateResilience #CleanEnergy #Microgrids #CaliforniaAmericanWater #GRIPGrant

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Attendees for a Successful CWA Annual Summit! A huge thank you to all our sponsors whose generous support helped make the 82nd CWA Annual Summit possible. Your commitment allows us to bring together industry leaders, experts, and advocates to advance safe, reliable, and sustainable water services for California. We’d also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended, participated, and contributed to the success of this year’s summit. Your engagement and dedication to the water industry drive meaningful change and inspire our work together. We look forward to building on the insights shared and continuing to collaborate for a resilient water future! #CWAAnnualSummit #ThankYouSponsors #WaterIndustry #CWACommunity #WaterLeadership