Glendale Water & Power Celebrates Public Power & Water Professionals Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 6, 2026

Glendale Water & Power Contact: Atineh Haroutunian
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (818) 548-3381

Glendale Water & Power Celebrates Public Power & Water Professionals Week

Glendale, CA - Glendale Water & Power (GWP) proudly joins public power utilities across the nation in celebrating Public Power Week, October 4-10, 2026, while also recognizing California Water Professionals Appreciation Week, October 3-11, 2026.

Public Power Week is an annual celebration of the nation's more than 2,000 community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities. Together, these utilities provide reliable, safe, and affordable electricity to approximately 54 million Americans across 49 states and five U.S. territories. At its core, public power is about people serving people, and GWP remains committed to providing Glendale with safe, reliable, and affordable electric service.

During the same period, GWP recognizes California Water Professionals Appreciation Week, a statewide observance designated by the California Legislature to honor the dedicated water and wastewater professionals who help provide safe, reliable water, wastewater, and recycled water services to communities throughout California.

"Public Power Week and Water Professionals Appreciation Week give us an opportunity to recognize and thank the dedicated men and women who power and sustain Glendale every day," said Scott Mellon, General Manager of Glendale Water & Power. "Their expertise, hard work, and commitment to public service help ensure that our community continues to receive safe, reliable, and sustainable water and power services."

Public Power Week and Water Professionals Appreciation Week provide an opportunity to recognize the people behind the services Glendale residents and businesses rely on every day. From electric lineworkers and water treatment professionals to engineers, customer service representatives, and other staff working behind the scenes, GWP employees play an essential role in keeping the community powered and supplied with safe, reliable water.

Together, GWP's water and power professionals exemplify the utility's commitment to service, safety, reliability, and the Glendale community.

Community Celebrations

Throughout the week, GWP will celebrate its employees and engage with the community through a variety of activities, including:

• Employee Appreciation: GWP will highlight and recognize the dedicated employees who work every day to provide essential water and electric services to the Glendale community.
• Storytime: "If I Were a Lineworker"
  Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Glendale Central Library Ages 3-8
  Children and families are invited to enjoy a special reading of If I Were a Lineworker, illustrated by Anna Stieve, and learn more about the important work of electric lineworkers. Each participant will take home their own copy of the book and water and energy conservation materials.
• Kids' Activities: GWP will offer fun, educational activities designed to help children learn more about electricity, water, and the people who work behind the scenes to keep these essential services running on GWP's website and at the Glendale Central Library on October 10^th.

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Glendale Water & Power is the City of Glendale's utility. Glendale Water & Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to 91,550 residential, commercial, and industrial customers and provides water to 34,745 customers in Glendale, CA. For the latest information regarding power outages follow GWP on X @COGwaterpower, Instagram @GlendaleWaterandPower, or Facebook.com/GlendaleWaterandPower.

About Glendale - Known as the "Jewel City," Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of almost 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks & facilities, with easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking. Visit GlendaleCA.gov for more information and follow us on social media @MyGlendale.