This Company was formed in 1882, and both its original stated purpose (presented below) and its purpose today are focused on beneficial water service to all shareholders.

“Acquiring by appropriation, purchase, or otherwise, water, water rights, water privileges and right of way in the Counties of Los Angeles and San Bernardino and to furnish, lease or sell the same for irrigation, milling, manufacturing and other purposes.  To own, hold, construct and maintain canals, ditches and all structures, lands, easements and rights appertaining thereto for the purpose of taking and conveying water as herein mentioned to owners of lots and blocks in the Village of Ontario and to stockholders in this Corporation and none others.  To make improvements, borrow money and transact any and all business and things connected with the business of the Corporation and relating thereto.”