Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Sets New Rates for Hawaii Water Service to Help Keep Ka'anapali Water System Safe and Reliable

Core Points - Hawaii Water Service has received approval to increase annual revenue by $276,900 in its Ka'anapali system due to infrastructure upgrades and increased operating costs [1] - The last adjustment to base water rates for Ka'anapali was in 2016 [1] - The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission approved a new tiered structure for usage rates to encourage water conservation and support affordability for lower water-using customers, effective April 18, 2025 [2] Company Overview - Hawaii Water Service is a subsidiary of California Water Service Group, which provides regulated and non-regulated water and wastewater services to over 2.1 million people across multiple states [3] - California Water Service Group's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CWT" [3] Infrastructure Investments - Significant investments in the Ka'anapali service area include upgrades to two storage tanks and reservoirs, installation of two additional generators for power outage reliability, and routine replacement of pumping equipment [5]