California Water Service Sees Third Consecutive Month of Increasing Conservation During July 2022

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California Water Service (CWT) reported a 12.4% reduction in water use for July 2022 compared to July 2020, marking the third consecutive month of conservation progress. All districts contributed, with ten districts achieving savings over 15%. Notable reductions included 39.7% in Westlake and 33.2% in Antelope Valley. The company emphasized ongoing customer engagement in water-efficient practices as drought conditions persist. Cal Water continues to provide resources and incentives to enhance conservation efforts and support its customer base.

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• 12.4% reduction in water use in July compared to July 2020.
• 10 districts achieved over 15% savings.
• Strong customer engagement in conservation efforts.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Together with its customers, California Water Service (Cal Water) achieved greater water use reductions over the preceding month for the third month in a row. As customers continued to heed the Governor’s call to conserve water, Cal Water reduced water use company-wide by 12.4% in July 2022 compared to July 2020, with 10 of its districts saving more than 15%.

All of Cal Water’s districts reduced water use this July compared to July 2020, showing that customers are curtailing their water use, particularly outdoors, even as temperatures rise. Cal Water has urged customers to continue their water-efficient practices and take advantage of its rebates and free programs to achieve more conservation in the months ahead.

“We commend our customers’ conservation progress and their willingness to embrace golden lawns last month,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, President and CEO. “As the drought worsens, we remain here to help customers keep saving more water every day, especially outdoors through the remainder of the hot summer months, when more conservation can be achieved.”

In May 2022, Cal Water customers throughout the state reduced their water use by 6.5%, and by 11.6% in June, compared to those same months in 2020. July’s reduction of 12.4% continues the trend of increased conservation.

The 10 Cal Water service areas that conserved more than 15% include:

• Antelope Valley, saving 33.2%
• Dixon, saving 22.5%
• Livermore, saving 16.8%
• Los Altos, saving 24.0%
• Marysville, saving 19.7%
• Mid-Peninsula, saving 16.4%
• Oroville, saving 30.3%
• Palos Verdes, saving 18.0%
• Westlake, saving 39.7%
• Willows, saving 17.4%

Conservation savings for all Cal Water districts is available at drought.calwater.com/reductions. Customers can get more information about drought resources, conservation rebates and programs, and water restrictions at drought.calwater.com.

Cal Water serves approximately 2 million people through 494,500 service connections in California. The utility has provided water service in the state since 1926. Additional information may be obtained online at www.calwater.com.

Contact: Yvonne Kingman, 310-257-1434

FAQ

What percentage did California Water Service reduce water use in July 2022?

California Water Service reduced water use by 12.4% in July 2022 compared to July 2020.

Which districts of California Water Service saved more than 15% in July 2022?

The districts that saved more than 15% include Westlake (39.7%), Antelope Valley (33.2%), and others.

How is California Water Service helping customers with water conservation?

California Water Service offers rebates and free programs to encourage customers to continue water-efficient practices.

When did California Water Service start achieving water use reductions?

California Water Service began achieving significant water use reductions starting in May 2022.

How many people does California Water Service serve?

California Water Service serves approximately 2 million people through 494,500 service connections in California.