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Central States Water Resources Announces $325M Debt Financing From Brookfield

December 2, 2024 ST LOUIS – Central States Water Resources (CSWR), the fastest growing investor-owned water utility in the United States and the 3rd largest investor-owned wastewater provider in the United States, announced the closing of $325 million of debt ﬁnancing from Brookﬁeld, through its infrastructure debt platform. The proceeds will be used to fund…

Brittany Ross – Winner of 2024 U2030 “Women Who Spark” Award

On September 17, Brittany Ross was recognized by her peers at the “Women Who Spark” awards dinner and ceremony in Nashville. Hosted by the Utility 2030 Collaborative (U2030), this special ceremony celebrated the achievements of outstanding female leaders in innovation, leadership, mentoring, and diversity representing IOUs and municipalities across the country. It was arguably the…

Central States Water Resources Surpasses 150,000 Connections

February 14, 2024 ST LOUIS – Central States Water Resources (CSWR), the 10th largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility in the United States, has achieved yet another milestone, surpassing 150,000 households served as of the end of 2023 and reaching 165,000 connections to date. Across a national footprint of 11 states, that number translates to…

Central States Water Resources Announces Promotion of Karl Stephens to Regional Director of Operations

January 31, 2024 ST LOUIS – Central States Water Resources (CSWR), the 10th largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility in the United States, is pleased to announce the promotion of Karl Stephens to the position of Regional Director of Operations. In his new role, Karl will oversee operations in Texas, Arkansas, and Arizona, further advancing…

Central States Water Resources Promotes Ben Glynn to Regional Manager of Texas

January 22, 2024 ST LOUIS – Central States Water Resources (CSWR), the fastest growing investor-owned water and wastewater utility in the United States, is excited to announce the promotion of Ben Glynn to the position of Regional Manager for the state of Texas, where the company operates as CSWR-Texas Utility Operating Company. With an impressive…

Central States Water Resources Promotes Justin Lundgren to Regional Manager of Missouri

December 4, 2023 ST LOUIS – Central States Water Resources (CSWR), the fastest growing investor-owned water and wastewater utility in the United States, today announced that Justin Lundgren has been promoted to Regional Manager of Missouri, where the company operates as Confluence Rivers Utility Operating Company currently serving nearly 11,000 customers.

Brittany Ross of Central States Water Resources Named a FOCUS St. Louis Member of the Women in Leadership Fall 2023 Cohort

September 5, 2023 Central States Water Resources (CSWR) is proud to share that Brittany N. Ross, B.A., M.S.F., Manager of Financial Operations for CSWR, has been named a Fall 2023 cohort member of the FOCUS St. Louis Women in Leadership (WIL).

Central States Water Resources Appoints Heidi Neuman as Director of Information Technology

July 21, 2023 Central States Water Resources (“CSWR”), the 11th largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility in the United States, today announced that Heidi Neuman joined as the company’s first Director of Information Technology (IT).

CSWR Welcomes Summer Interns

June 1, 2023 Summer is here and with it, barbecues, swimming, cornhole games – and yes – a new group of bright and competitive SUMMER INTERNS who will be working at CSWR corporate office over the next several months!

CENTRAL STATES WATER RESOURCES AMONG ST. LOUIS BUSINESS JOURNAL’S 2023 BEST PLACES TO WORK

Why is your company a best place to work?We celebrate our achievements as a team and highlight employees for exemplary work. We believe in a self-governing culture that fosters collaboration, self-motivation, and innovation. This is accomplished through active listening and a commitment to values and collaboration.

Todd Thomas of Central States Water ResourcesNamed as a 2023 St. Louis Titan 100

March 10, 2023 Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Todd Thomas, Senior Vice President of Central States Water Resources as a 2023 St. Louis Titan 100.

CENTRAL STATES WATER RESOURCES RELEASES INAUGURAL ESG REPORT

Nov 16, 2022 Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 12 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the United States, today announced the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report covering the company’s performance, leadership, and industry best practices during the 2021 calendar year.

WHEN DESTITUTE SMALL TOWNS MEAN DANGEROUS TAP WATER

Nov 08, 2022 In the summer of 2022, a reporter writing an article about distressed water systems in small communities reached out to Central States Water Resources (CSWR) to learn more about how the company is working to rehabilitate water and wastewater systems across their 10 state footprint.

CENTRAL STATES WATER RESOURCES PROMOTES AARON SILAS TO DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY OPERATIONS

Oct 13, 2022 Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 12 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the United States, today announced Aaron Silas has been promoted to Director of Regulatory Operations.

CSWR JOINS CENTER FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES AS NEW MEMBER

Oct 10, 2022 Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 12 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the United States, today announced that it has become a member of the Center for Public Utilities (CPU) located in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

CENTRAL STATES WATER RESOURCES APPOINTS HOPE LITZSINGER AS DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Sep 03, 2022 Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 12 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the United States, today announced that Hope Litzsinger joined as the company’s first Director of Human Resources.

CSWR’S DUNCAN NAMED 40 UNDER 40 HONOREE

Sep 28, 2022 Emerging from a group of some 350 nominees, Central States Water Resources Vice President Mike Duncan has been chosen as a 40 Under 40 honoree by the St. Louis Business Journal.

CENTRAL STATES WATER RESOURCES WELCOMES BRAD THIBAULT AS DIRECTOR OF ASSET MANAGEMENT AND REGIONAL MANAGER – CENTRAL REGION

Aug 26, 2022 Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 12 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the U.S., today named Brad Thibault Director of Asset Management and Regional Manager – Central Region.

CSWR ENGINEERS HOST EMPLOYEE SITE VISIT

Sep 09, 2022 Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 12 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the United States, is as invested in educating their personnel about water and sewer treatment as they are in providing the kind of innovation and technology that improve the very facilities they acquire, safeguarding the communities…

CSWR GIVES BACK

Aug 31, 2022 On Friday, August 26, Central States Water Resources employees and family members joined together to support a community service project spearheaded by CSWR’s president and CEO, Josiah Cox. Involved in related volunteer activity with North County communities, Cox recognized the pressing need for service and knew his CSWR team would be eager…

13 MOST INNOVATIVE MISSOURI BASED SUSTAINABILITY COMPANIES & STARTUPS

Aug 16, 2022 This article showcases our top picks for the best Missouri based Sustainability companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Sustainability industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands… Click…

CSWR-Florida Acquisitions Approved by Florida Public Service Commission

May 23, 2022 Division of Central States Water Resources, one of the 15 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in U.S., brings track record of improving water quality, wastewater treatment and environmental protection. CSWR-Florida Utility Operating Company’s acquisitions of water and wastewater utilities located in Brevard, Highlands, Marion and Volusia counties have been approved by…

EY ANNOUNCES JOSIAH COX OF ST. LOUIS-BASED CENTRAL STATES WATER RESOURCES AS AN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR® 2022 HEARTLAND AWARD FINALIST

May 02, 2022 Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Josiah Cox, President of Central States Water Sources (CSWR) has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Heartland Award finalist. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big…

Veteran Utilities Attorney Dave Woodsmall Joins CSWR As Associate General Counsel

April 5, 2022 Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 15 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the U.S., today announced that veteran utility attorney Dave Woodsmall has joined the company as associate general counsel. Woodsmall brings 30 years of legal experience, much of it working with utilities and state utility regulatory agencies.

Central States Water Resources Promotes Chelsie Carter to Director, Customer Experience

May 16, 2022 After joining Central States Water Resources (CSWR) as Customer Experience Manager in October 2021, Chelsie Carter was today promoted by the company to Director, Customer Experience.Since joining CSWR – one of the largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the U.S. – in October 2021, Carter has led an overhaul of the…

Central States Water Resources Promotes Brent Thies to Vice President, Corporate Controller

March 10, 2022 Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 15 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the U.S., today announced that Brent Thies has been promoted to Vice President and Corporate Controller.

Central States Water Resources Hires Arthur Faiello As Regional Manager of East Coast Operations

March 10, 2022Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 15 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the U.S., today announced that Arthur Faiello has joined the company as the Regional Manager of East Coast Operations.Faiello brings more than 24 years of operational and managerial experience in water utilities and public works in both…

Are Local Water Supplies Safe from Cyber Attacks?

March 1, 2022Well, that’s a good question. To answer that question, Josiah Cox, a water supply expert and president at Central States Water Resources, joined host Brian Mudd on The Brian Mudd Show on WIOD (610 AM). They talked about the recent cyberattack on a water treatment plant in Florida and the importance of protecting…

CSWR-Texas Finalizes Acquisitions of Three Water and Wastewater Utilities

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has approved acquisitions of water and wastewater utilities located in the counties of Angelina, Camp, and Denton by CSWR-Texas Utility Operating Company, a division of Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 15 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the U.S. The acquisitions…

Cactus State Utility Operating Company

Arizona Corporation Commission Approves Acquisitions By Cactus State Utility Operating Company, A Division of Central States Water Resource PHOENIX, AZ (Jan. 10, 2022) – The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved the acquisitions of water and wastewater utilities located in Cleburne, Coconino, Gila, Greenlee, La Paz, Mohave, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma counties by Cactus State Utility…

CSWR’S JOSIAH COX NAMED TO THE 2022 ST. LOUIS TITAN 100

Feb 14, 2022 CSWR’s Josiah Cox Named to the 2022 St. Louis Titan 100 Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Josiah Cox, President of Central States Water Resources, as a 2022 Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes St. Louis’ Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives. They are the area’s…

Central States Water Resources Elevates Michael Dick to Mississippi Regional Manager Role

Feb. 7, 2022 Dick will lead operations and maintenance, regulatory relationships Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 15 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the U.S., today named Michael Dick as Regional Manager, Mississippi, where the company serves customers as Great River Water Utility Operating Company.

Magnolia Water Names Louisiana-Native Steve Ernst as Director of Regulatory Relations

Feb. 1, 2022 Ernst will lead regulatory and customer relations in Louisiana for division of Central States Water Resources Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 15 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the U.S., today named Steve Ernst as director of regulatory relations for the company’s Magnolia Water Utility Operating Company (Magnolia…

Mississippi Public Service Commission Approves Acquisitions

JANUARY 25, 2022 The Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved acquisitions water and wastewater utilities located in the counties of DeSoto, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Oktibbeha and Tishomingo by Great River Utility Operating Company, a division of Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 15 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the U.S.

CONFLUENCE RIVERS ACQUISITIONS

Jan. 20, 2022 MISSOURI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION APPROVES ACQUISITIONS BY CONFLUENCE RIVERS UTILITY OPERATING COMPANY, A DIVISION OF CENTRAL STATES WATER RESOURCES The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the acquisitions of water and wastewater utilities located in Camden, Benton, and Platte counties by Confluence Rivers Utility Operating Company. Confluence Rivers is a division…

Red Bird Utility Operating Company

JANUARY 04, 2022 The North Carolina Utilities Commission has approved the acquisitions of wastewater utilities located in Carteret county by Red Bird Utility Operating Company, a division of Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 15 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the U.S.

Central States Water Resources Promotes From Within For Systems and Regulatory Manager

November 22, 2021 Kaleb Stephens will oversee regulatory compliance and technology solutions.Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the top 15 largest water and sewer investor-owned utilities in the U.S., today announced the hiring of Kaleb Stephens as the Systems & Regulatory Manager. Stephens will manage the team responsible for regulatory compliance and technology solutions…

CSWR Hires Karl Stephens as Texas Regional Manager

November 20, 2021 Stephens brings a decade of operations experience to his new role in the Lone Star State. Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the top 15 largest water and sewer investor-owned utilities in the U.S., today announced the hiring of Karl Stephens as the regional manager of Texas operations. In his new…

Central States Water Resources Promotes Ben Lucas as New Construction Manager

November 15, 2021 Ben Lucas will lead engineering efforts for growing utility company Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the top 15 largest water and sewer investor-owned utilities in the U.S., today announced the promotion of engineer Ben Lucas to the vital role of Construction Manager. Lucas will oversee construction projects across more than…

CSWR-TEXAS DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN

Jul 08, 2021 Texan public water systems are required by state law to have a Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) that dictates how their customers may use water based on the time of year and intensity of drought conditions. These water usage restrictions are divided into five Stages (Mild, Moderate, Severe, Critical, and Emergency). Each Stage has its…

Limestone Water, A Division of Central States Water Resources, Enters Tennessee Market

May 6, 2021 Tennessee Public Utility Commission approves the sale of Aqua Utilities Company Inc. The Tennessee Public Utility Commission has approved the purchase of a water and wastewater system in Tennessee by Limestone Water Operating Company (Limestone Water), a division of Central States Water Resources (CSWR).

Central States Water Resources Promotes Mike Duncan to Vice President

March 3, 2021 Growth of company, successes attributed to Duncan’s leadership and dedicationSt. Louis-based Central States Water Resources (CSWR) today announced it has promoted Mike Duncan to Vice President. Duncan oversees the company’s engineering processes, regulatory affairs and customer experience for the fast-growing water and wastewater utility serving customers in seven states across the U.S.

Magnolia Water Acquires Guste Island Utilities in Louisiana

December 31, 2020 Magnolia Water Utility Operating Company (magnoliawateruoc.com), a division of Central States Water Resources (CSWR), today announced it has acquired the assets of Guste Island Utility Company in a sale approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC).

Water Quality Expert Amanda Sappington Joins CSWR As EHS Compliance Manager

Central States Water Resources (CSWR), one of the 15 largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the U.S., today announced that longtime water quality expert Amanda Sappington has joined the company as environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance manager.

Storm Prep for Magnolia Systems

October 27, 2020 With hurricane season upon us, Magnolia Water UOC remains committed to delivering safe and reliable water and wastewater service to you year-round. We are prepared for the current and incoming storms.

CSWR JOINS NAWC AS NEW MEMBER

Oct 19, 2020 Central States Water Resources Joins NAWC As New Member Membership Exemplifies CSWR’s Dedication to and Investment in Communities

Magnolia Water Prepares Systems for Hurricane Delta

October 7, 2020 With Hurricane Delta impacting the Gulf Coast, Magnolia Water Utility Operating Company in Louisiana is working to ensure it can continue to deliver safe and reliable water and wastewater service to its customers, actively preparing for the most recent storm that may impact our 37,000 customers across the state.

Magnolia Water Prepares Systems for Hurricane Sally

September 14, 2020 With Hurricane Sally impacting the Gulf Coast, Magnolia Water Utility Operating Company (http://magnoliawateruoc.com/) in Louisiana is working to ensure it can continue to deliver safe and reliable water and wastewater service to its customers, actively preparing for the most recent storm that may impact our 37,000 customers across the state.

Magnolia Water Acquires Wastewater Utility Systems Across Louisiana

July 20, 2020 Magnolia Water Utility Operating Company(www.magnoliawateruoc.com), a division of Central States Water Resources (CSWR), today announced it has acquired the utility assets of multiple water and wastewater utilities across Louisiana in acquisitions previously approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC).

Central States Water Resources Appoints Marty Moore as Chief Financial Officer

New CFO brings extensive senior leadership experience to fast-growing water and wastewater utility May 4, 2020 As part of its continued growth efforts, St. Louis-based Central States Water Resources (CSWR) today announced the addition of former Gardner Capital and BW Forsyth Partners executive Marty Moore as chief financial officer (CFO).

Central States Water Resources Acquires Water and Wastewater Systems in Missouri

Missouri Public Service Commission approves sales to CSWR affiliates Elm Hills UOC and Osage UOC, continuing growth and significant water infrastructure improvements across Missouri and U.S.April 17, 2020 The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved water and wastewater system purchases by two affiliates of Central States Water Resources (CSWR) in the state of Missouri…

CENTRAL STATES WATER RESOURCES TO HALT WATER AND WASTEWATER SHUT-OFFS FOR ALL CUSTOMERS

Mar 13, 2020Central States Water Resources (CSWR), today announced it will discontinue any planned shut-offs for non-payment of water and wastewater services for at least 30 days to support nationwide efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Central States Water Resources Acquires Several Kentucky Wastewater Systems

September 30, 2019 Bluegrass Water Utility Operating Company, a division of Central States Water Resources (CSWR), has acquired the operating assets of several wastewater systems across Kentucky after the Kentucky Public Service Commission approved and finalized the sale of the wastewater systems.

Central States Water Resources Acquires Arkansas-Based Water System

August 9, 2019 Flushing Meadows Utility Operating Company, a division of Central States Water Resources (CSWR), has acquired the operating assets of Conway, Ark.-based water system Flushing Meadows Water System in a sale finalized and approved by the Arkansas Department of Environment Quality (ADEQ).