SJW Group, a leading investor-owned, pure-play water and wastewater utility, has changed its name to H2O America and unveiled a new logo and corporate brand. The company also announced a new Nasdaq ticker symbol, HTO, which takes effect today and replaces its former symbol, SJW. The new name reflects the company’s evolution into a national platform while reinforcing its deep, ongoing commitment to the local communities it serves.
At the heart of the rebrand is a powerful promise: We protect what’s precious. This guiding purpose reflects the essential role water plays in everyday life—and the responsibility H2O America embraces to reliably deliver clean, high-quality water that sustains public health, vibrant communities, and a reliable future.
The new name reflects the company’s evolution into a national platform while reinforcing its deep, ongoing commitment to the local communities it serves
“H2O America is more than a new name—it’s a better reflection of who we’ve become: a truly national platform that empowers and strengthens our community utilities,” said Eric W. Thornburg, chair, president and chief executive officer. “It represents the work we do every day—delivering high-quality water, exceptional service, and reliable infrastructure to our customers; being an employer of choice across the country; and serving as a force for good in our communities—all while creating long-term value for our investors.”
“Thanks to our team’s hard work, skill, and commitment, we’ve become one of the largest investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in the country,” said Andrew F. Walters, who currently serves as chief financial officer and treasurer and will become chief executive officer effective July 1, 2025, upon Thornburg’s planned retirement. “The most important thing we do each day is provide high-quality drinking water—a precious resource our communities can trust. For us, this isn’t a responsibility; it’s a privilege. With our scale and strong balance sheet, we’re better equipped to unlock the full strength of our national network while staying rooted in the local knowledge and service that define us.”
Why H2O America?
H2O America says exactly who we are: a national platform rooted in local service, powered by purpose. “H2O” is elemental and essential, placing water at the center of everything we do. It’s also a nod to our local roots—water touches every home and every life in the communities we serve. “America” reflects our national reach and collective strength—and lays the foundation for continued growth.
Like the name, the new logo design also tells a story. The “H” evokes water flow and strong infrastructure; the “2” sits slightly below the other elements, a nod to the unseen work happening behind the scenes and below the surface to keep water flowing; the “O” represents clarity and purity; and the overlapping shapes symbolize connection—across teams, systems, and communities.
Where we’re headed
This isn’t just a name change. H2O America reflects who we are and where we’re going—a unified platform rooted in local service and powered by national strength. It honors the trust we’ve earned and calls us to keep showing up with purpose, clarity, and pride.
We’ll celebrate this next chapter and our new ticker symbol, HTO, by visiting the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square on May 14 and ringing the Nasdaq Closing Bell. We look forward to this powerful moment to spotlight our people, our progress, and the purpose that brings us together—on a national stage.
These changes apply only to our parent company. There is no impact on customer service, billing, or our day-to-day operations, and our local utility names remain unchanged.
About H2O America
H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities we call home.
For H2O America, providing water is more than a responsibility—it’s a privilege. Every connection we serve helps sustain what matters most: public health, vibrant neighborhoods, and a reliable future.
Across approximately 407,000 water and wastewater service connections, we invest in critical infrastructure to strengthen water supply for generations to come. We stay actively engaged in our local communities while focusing on operational excellence and delivering sustainable, long-term value to our investors.
Water is local—and so are our roots. Through our four regional water utilities—Connecticut Water, Maine Water, San Jose Water, and Texas Water—we proudly serve more than 1.6 million people across the country. Together, we protect what’s precious.
