San Jose Water: Serving Since 1866
Learn about the world class leadership, innovation, and teamwork that define San Jose Water as a company.
Employee Safety
Keeping employees safe at all times is our #1 priority.
Our Vision to serve customers, communities, employees, shareholders and the environment at world class levels means safety is always at the forefront in all we do.
Learn more about SJW's guiding principles of safety here.
Our Company
Who We Are
Founded in 1866, San Jose Water is a regulated private utility, and is one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water systems in the United States. We serve over 1 million people in the greater San Jose metropolitan area with high quality, life sustaining water with an emphasis on exceptional customer service. SJW also provides services to other utilities including operations and maintenance, billing, and backflow testing. By sharing these services with others, we benefit the local community, lower the cost of water operations, and improve opportunities.
SJW is owned by SJW Group, a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SJW. SJW Group also owns: Connecticut Water Company in CT; Maine Water Company in Maine; and Texas Water Company in Texas.
A Message from CEO Eric W. Thornburg
Water Blogged
Get behind the scenes news on all things San Jose Water, including conservation tips, employee programs and local water info at our blog.
Contact Us
See contact information for San Jose Water departments, report waste, request visits and more.