Sugar Land, Texas – Texas Water Utilities, the second largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility in Texas, directly invested $47.6 million to keep water safe and flowing in the state in 2022. The investment includes infrastructure reinforcements, repairs, replacements, weather emergency preparations and improved system monitoring and communications services within the […]
Read More...Engineers lead Texas through water challenges
By: Katie Zheng, P.E., PMP, Planning Manager for Texas Water Utilities Texas’ civil engineers are creating a foundation for industrial development and economic opportunity in local communities. At Texas Water Utilities, we celebrate National Engineers Week–from February 19-25–to raise awareness for the engineering profession and to promote engineers’ important role […]
Read More...Becoming Alabama Water Utilities
Change is here. Our Alabama business unit is becoming Alabama Water Utilities. As SouthWest Water Company celebrates nearly 20 years of doing business in Alabama, we are excited to announce our name change to Alabama Water Utilities. We’re still the same company with the same “can do” attitude, but we […]
Read More...Corix and SouthWest Water to Combine Water and Wastewater Assets in Merger of Equals
Combines Two Strong Water and Wastewater Utilities with Shared Commitment to Safety, Reliability and Sustainability VANCOUVER, British Columbia and SUGAR LAND, Texas – August 29, 2022 – Corix Infrastructure, Inc. (“Corix”) and SouthWest Water Company (“SouthWest Water”) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which SouthWest Water […]
Read More...Guiding Principles for Excellent Customer Service
In eight years of helping customers with everything from billing questions to establishing new service, Customer Service Representative Karen Watson has applied two basic principles.
It’s all about treating people the way you would want to be treated and being knowledgeable about the company’s policies,” Karen said.
Read More...Go Paperless and Enter for a Chance to Win $250
Sign up now, create a customer portal account, & switch to paperless billing. Other benefits include: View your bill instantly Receive outage alert notifications Set up scheduled payments Mange payment information Manage account details 1. Go to www.swwc.com/myaccount. Click on “Need a profile? Sign up.” 2. Sign up for a […]
Read More...Alabama Treatment Plants Win Multiple Operations Awards
Multiple Southeast Utilities’ wastewater treatment plants earn recognition for exceptional operations by the Alabama Water Pollution Control Association (AWPCA) and Alabama’s Water Environment Association (AWEA). At the AWPCA’s annual ceremony the Shelby Ridge facility was awarded the “Best Operated Wastewater Plant” for 2020. In addition to the big win, the […]
Read More...Simple tips to conserve water during summers
By Todd Danielson, VP of Engineering, Texas Water Utilities, SouthWest Water Company Summertime calls for frequent and substantial uses of water to keep ourselves, our food and our lawns healthy. According to the Texas Water Development Board, the largest use of water is for irrigation, making up 59% of the […]
Read More...Water utilities offer safe, stable jobs for women
Katie Zheng, planning manager for SouthWest Water Company, Texas Utilities. In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly declared February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, in an effort to achieve equal access to science for women and girls. Overall, women are underrepresented in STEM-related fields, […]
Read More...CEO & President Rob Maclean Appointed as Board Chair of National Association of Water Companies
SUGAR LAND, TX – SouthWest Water Company CEO & President Rob MacLean is appointed as National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) Board Chair. NAWC represents regulated water and wastewater companies that are stewards of public health and provide 73 million Americans with safe and reliable water service every day. MacLean’s […]
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