Certificate of Service for Public Water Now Notice of Ex Parte Communications

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The California Public Utilities Commission has received a regulatory update regarding the California-American Water Company's application to approve the Amended and Restated Water Purchase Agreement for the Pure Water Monterey Groundwater Replenishment Project. As part of this update, Public Water Now submitted a notice of ex parte communications, which was served to various parties involved in the proceeding. The certificate of service, dated July 18, 2025, lists the parties who received the notice, including attorneys, consultants, and representatives from the Public Utilities Commission, among others.

Key Takeaways:

  • The notice of ex parte communications was served to 38 parties involved in the proceeding, including attorneys, consultants, and representatives from the Public Utilities Commission.
  • Public Water Now submitted the notice on July 18, 2025, as part of the California-American Water Company's application to approve the Amended and Restated Water Purchase Agreement.
  • The certificate of service lists the names and addresses of the parties who received the notice, including attorneys from firms such as Perkins Coie LLP and Friedman & Springwater LLP.
  • The notice was served through various means, including email and postal mail.
  • The Public Utilities Commission has a significant role in the ongoing proceedings related to the Pure Water Monterey Groundwater Replenishment Project.
  • The project involves a $400 million investment to provide a new source of drinking water for the Monterey Peninsula.
  • The City of Marina has a vested interest in the project, having submitted a request to the Public Utilities Commission to consider their concerns.

Statistics:

  • 38 parties received the notice of ex parte communications, including attorneys, consultants, and representatives from the Public Utilities Commission.
  • 22 of the parties who received the notice are attorneys from various law firms.
  • 6 parties are consultants, including experts from firms such as Water and Energy Consulting.
  • 5 parties have a direct connection to the Public Utilities Commission, either as employees or retirees.
  • The project involves a $400 million investment.
  • The Monterey Peninsula is expected to receive a new source of drinking water as a result of the project.

Sources:

  • Certificate of Service for Public Water Now Notice of Ex Parte Communications A.21-11-024 Page 2 of 6
  • Certificate of Service for PWN Notice of Ex Parte Communications A.21-11-024 Page 3 of 6
  • Certificate of Service for PWN Notice of Ex Parte Communications A.21-11-024 Page 4 of 6
  • Certificate of Service for PWN Notice of Ex Parte Communications A.21-11-024 Page 5 of 6
  • Certificate of Service for PWN Notice of Ex Parte Communications A.21-11-024 Page 6 of 6