Press Releases

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 23, 2021 – San Jose Water (“SJW” or “the Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SJW Group (NYSE: SJW), is encouraging its 230,000 customers to begin conserving water immediately in response to the drought emergency declared by Valley Water, its water wholesaler, which provides approximately 90% of the water supply for SJW customers. All residential, business and commercial customers are asked to cut water usage by 15% from 2019 levels.

Wednesday, October 21st marks the sixth annual Imagine a Day Without Water event, a national education campaign dedicated to appreciating the way water systems impact our lives and communities. Water companies are responsible for many things that you may not even know about — like taking care of the environment and ensuring sustainability for generations to come.

San Jose, CA — July 16, 2020 - San Jose Water (“SJW” or “the Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SJW Group (NYSE: SJW), announced today that it has made a $50,000 donation to San Jose Aspires, an education initiative launched by the office of San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, to support underserved San Jose high school students by getting them on a pathway to postsecondary education.

Quality can deteriorate when water is left sitting in pipes. Building owners should proactively flush water pipes before reoccupying.

San Jose, CA — June 8, 2020 — As Gov. Newsom announced a staged plan for re-opening many businesses, San Jose Water recommends that building owners and property managers flush the water pipes upon returning to any building that may have been vacant or infrequently occupied over the last several weeks.

A well-respected and transformational Silicon Valley leader, Guardino has a successful track record of promoting economic development — working to improve quality of life in the communities he has served.   

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 20, 2020 – SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) has appointed Carl Guardino to the company’s board of directors effective May 19, 2020.

San Jose Water has received $9.7 million in customer relief funding from the state of California, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act

[San Jose, CA - November 17, 2021] — In the face of continued economic hardship this year, San Jose Water (SJW) is making sure residents in the greater San Jose area can still enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with the donation of 100 Safeway gift cards to Amigos de Guadalupe on behalf of California State Senator Dave Cortese, and 100 Safeway gift cards to the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center on behalf of California Assemblymember Evan Low.

San Jose Water continues its annual dedication to community giving through donations to several Bay Area organizations.

SAN JOSE, Calif., February 2, 2022 – San Jose Water (“SJW” or “the Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SJW Group (NYSE: SJW), announced today that it donated $250,000 to local non-profits, community organizations, and other philanthropic entities in 2021. Monetary donations are funded by Company shareholders.