California Water Service Group Earns Spot on Newsweek's 'Most Trustworthy Companies' List

This is the fourth consecutive year the water utility has received this recognition.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:33pm

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A photorealistic studio still-life image featuring a glass of clear water, a metal water pipe fitting, and a polished brass water valve, conceptually representing the core business and values of California Water Service Group.A still-life image capturing the essential elements of California Water Service Group's water utility business, symbolizing the company's commitment to quality, reliability, and trust.San Jose Today

California Water Service Group, the largest regulated water utility in the western United States, has been named to Newsweek's 2026 list of 'Most Trustworthy Companies in America' for the fourth year in a row. The award recognizes the company's integrity, strong corporate values, and commitment to its customers, employees, and investors.

Why it matters

Being named one of the most trustworthy companies in America is a significant achievement that highlights California Water Service Group's dedication to responsible operations, public safety, and ethical business practices. This recognition helps build confidence in the company among its stakeholders and the broader community it serves.

The details

The Newsweek award, presented in partnership with Statista, evaluated about 3,400 of the largest U.S. companies based on an independent survey of 25,000 Americans and a social media analysis. Rankings were determined across three key trust metrics: customer, employee, and investor trust. California Water Service Group was one of only two water utilities to earn a spot on this year's list.

  • California Water Service Group has been named to the 'Most Trustworthy Companies' list for four consecutive years, from 2023 to 2026.

The players

California Water Service Group

The largest regulated water utility in the western United States, providing water and wastewater services to more than 2.1 million people across California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas.

Newsweek

A prominent American news magazine that publishes an annual list of the 'Most Trustworthy Companies in America' in partnership with Statista.

Marty Kropelnicki

Chairman and CEO of California Water Service Group, who emphasized the company's commitment to earning the trust of its customers, employees, and investors.

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What they’re saying

“At California Water Service Group, we work hard to earn the trust of our customers, employees, and investors each day by operating responsibly, putting health and safety first, and always striving to do the right thing for those who count on us.”

— Marty Kropelnicki, Chairman & CEO

What’s next

California Water Service Group will continue to focus on maintaining its strong reputation and high levels of trust among its stakeholders as it moves forward into its second century of service.

The takeaway

This recognition from Newsweek underscores California Water Service Group's commitment to ethical, responsible, and transparent business practices, which have earned the company the trust and confidence of its customers, employees, and investors over the past 100 years.