SWWC Southwest Water (MM)

Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced quarterly cash dividends of $.05 per share of common stock and $.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on October 21, 2005, to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2005. Southwest Water Company provides a broad range of operation, maintenance and management services, including water production, treatment and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; customer service; and utility infrastructure construction management. The company owns regulated public utilities and also serves cities, utility districts and private companies under contract. Approximately two million people from coast to coast depend on Southwest Water for high-quality, reliable service. Additional information may be found on the company's Web site: www.swwc.com.