MORGANTOWN, WV (March 15, 2025)
Hope Utilities introduces Hope Water as the new name for the company’s growing water division
Morgan O’Brien, CEO of Hope Utilities, announces today that the company’s growing water division has been rebranded to Hope Water to reflect the company’s mission and dedication to its customers, communities and employees. Previously operating as Hearthstone Water, the company proudly provides water and wastewater service to approximately 12,800 customers in Arizona, Texas and Michigan.
“Our water division has always reflected Hope’s commitments to our customers and communities,” said O’Brien. “Our employees work every day to ensure safe, reliable and affordable water service. Now, our water division reflects Hope’s name too. Hope Water is an important aspect of our business and is poised for growth. We are making strategic investments to move this growth forward.”
Hope Water is led by Ryan Hayes who joined Hope Utilities as President, Water Utilities in September 2024. Hayes has 24 years of expertise in leading strategic growth initiatives through integrated marketing tactics and targeted acquisition campaigns. Before joining Hope Utilities, he served as Director of Business Development at Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, the largest publicly traded company specializing in water and wastewater services across the United States.
“The Hope Water team understands the critical value water service provides to families and businesses,” said Hayes. “Hope has a proven record of supporting the communities in which it serves. I’m excited to bring Hope’s commitment to the highest quality of customer service, operational excellence and community support to more areas in Hope Water’s existing geographic footprint as well as to the states in which Hope Utilities offers natural gas service.”
Hope Water owns and operates 12 regulated water and wastewater subsidiaries in Arizona, Texas
and Michigan.
- Double R Water Distributors
- Hope Water Arizona South
- Horseshoe Bend Water Company
- Livco Water Company
- Lone Star Water Company
- Mountain Glen Water Service
- Sandario Water Company
- Sunland Water Company
- Upper Michigan Water Company
- Valley Utilities Water Co
- Walnut Creek Water Company
- Yavapai Water Company
“I am excited for the future of Hope Water,” said O’Brien. “What sets our company apart is our drive to bring more hope to the families and businesses we serve and create a better future for the generations that follow us. Water is a necessity for our communities today and tomorrow. We look forward to sharing Hope’s commitment with more communities as Hope Water grows.”
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About Hope Water
Hope Water owns and operates 12 regulated water and wastewater subsidiaries. We proudly serve approximately 12,800 customers in Arizona, Michigan, and Texas. We operate and maintain approximately 350 miles of pipeline. We understand the crucial role of water in daily life. We are proud to provide this important service and are committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective service. Learn more at HopeWater.com or follow us @HopeWaterCo on Facebook and Linked In.
About Hope Utilities
Hope Utilities owns natural gas and water distribution utilities across eight states. We provide service to more than 200,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the communities we serve. We currently operate natural gas utilities in West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, Montana and Indiana; and water and wastewater utilities in Arizona, Michigan, and Texas. Hope’s growth strategy is built on being a trusted member of the communities we serve, providing our customers with safe, reliable, and cost-effective utility service. Learn more about Hope at HopeUtilities.com.
