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accession: "0001628280-26-025290"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GWRS"
cik: "0001434728"
company_name: "Global Water Resources, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-04-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T06:04:16.883379+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Global Water Resources settles Santa Cruz rate case; Palo Verde to refile in 2027

## Summary
- GW-Santa Cruz rate case settled as part of bifurcation agreement filed April 14, 2026.
- GW-Palo Verde to withdraw rate case application, refile in 2027 using 2026 test year.
- GW-Palo Verde seeks increased bill credit for customers related to Southwest Plant (Decision No. 79424).
- Settlement agreement due Apr 28, testimony due May 22, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-025290
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GWRS
- cik: 0001434728
- company_name: Global Water Resources, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-04-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1434728/000162828026025290/0001628280-26-025290-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1434728/000162828026025290/gwrs-20260414.htm

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