Snapshots of Service: A Visual History
Step into our "Trust on Tap" photo gallery and witness a century of dedication through compelling images. From the foundational infrastructure to the faces of our employees, these archival photos capture the essence of our journey.
In 1965, major construction projects—including new reservoirs and pumping stations—expanded capacity and strengthened California’s water…
1970 marked a major milestone: the acquisition of Palos Verdes Water Company, expanding service to…
The 1980s marked a decade of resilience—interties, storage expansions, and advanced treatment safeguarded water quality…
East Los Angeles team members, working hard throughout the 1990s, proudly supported customers and their…
Rancho Dominguez District team members — pictured in 2002 — dedicated to meeting the needs…
Team members attend a 2013 coating inspector course to maintain high standards.
Washington Water team members, shown here in 2020, working side-by-side to serve customers.
Despite the 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression, the company continued to grow…
Partnering with communities to keep water flowing during challenging times in the 1940s.
In 1952, a series of earthquakes struck Bakersfield, toppling this elevated water tank. Despite widespread…
1961 brought a third straight year of drought, driving water use to record highs—over 56.5…
Customer education programs expanded in the late 1970s—bill inserts, community meetings, and district outreach connected…