The California Public Utilities Commission approved California American Water's program (AWK) Acquired the Mesa del Sol water system in the Corral de Tierra area of ​​unincorporated Monterey County. The purchase of the system adds approximately 15 new water connections to the company's current customer base, which already includes approximately 40,000 connections on the Monterey Peninsula and other parts of the county. “The acquisition of California American Water will provide residents of the Mesa del Sol neighborhood with a clean, safe and reliable water supply,” said Evan Jacobs, director of business development for California American Water. “The physical consolidation of the Mesa del Sol system into California American Water's neighboring system will resolve longstanding water quality issues in the neighborhood.” The acquisition of the Mesa del Sol water system is expected to be completed in early 2025 once construction of a physical connection and other system improvements have been completed. The Mesa Del Sol water system is currently designated as a failing water system by the California State Water Resources Control Board's SAFER program, which ensures every Californian has access to safe drinking water.