WEST COVINA, Calif., June 18, 2002 -- ECO Resources Inc., a subsidiary of Southwest Water Co. has secured a contract to provide water and wastewater operations and maintenance services to Mountain House Community Services District, a master-planned community, located approximately 65 miles east of San Francisco.
Ultimately, the community is expected to grow to more than 15,000 homes. The three-year contract, valued at approximately $850,000, began on June 1, 2002.
Anton C. Garnier, Southwest Water president and chief executive officer, said, "This contract expands ECO Resources' strong California presence. We are excited to be in on the ground floor of the projected growth at Mountain House, and we look forward to providing excellent service to the District's residents."
Southwest Water Co. provides a broad range of services, including water production and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, public works services and utility submetering.
The company owns regulated public utilities and also serves cities, utility districts and private companies under contract. More than 1.5 million people in 29 states from coast to coast depend on Southwest Water for high-quality, reliable service.
