California Water Service to Begin Water Infrastructure Upgrade to Improve Water Supply Reliability and Fire Protection in Stockton

STOCKTON, Calif.—California Water Service (Cal Water) will begin work on a water infrastructure upgrade next week that will enhance water supply reliability and fire protection in Stockton. Cal Water crews will install an additional 2,000 feet of new water main to help increase water supply to customers in the northeast part of town including businesses, schools, and emergency services.

“This important water system upgrade will help us continue to provide a reliable supply of high-quality water for customers’ every day and emergency needs in Stockton,” said Craig Stevens, Stockton District Manager. “Our infrastructure improvements are all about providing quality, service, and value to the communities we serve.”

This single-phase project is expected to be completed by January 2026, weather permitting. Crews will work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting near the intersection of East Stevenson Avenue and Newton Road, and continuing east of Highway 99 to Wilcox Road. To help avoid road closures and minimize impact to traffic, crews will be working on either side of Highway 99 to install the water main horizontally underneath the freeway.

About California Water Service Group
California Water Service provides high-quality, reliable water utility services to about 176,000 people through 48,000 service connections in Stockton and more than 2 million people through 499,400 service connections statewide. Cal Water’s purpose is to enhance the quality of life for customers and communities. To do so, it invests responsibly in water and wastewater infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and community well-being. The company’s employees live by a set of strong core values and share a commitment to protecting the planet, caring for people, and operating with the utmost integrity. The utility has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” and one of the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek, a USA Top Workplace, and a Great Place to Work®. More information is available at www.calwater.com.

Released July 18, 2025