Connecticut Water Named a Winner of the 2024 Top Workplaces USA

The Top Workplaces program has a history of surveying more than 20 million employees to recognize top organizations 

CLINTON, Conn. — March 22, 2024 — Connecticut Water earned the prestigious 2024 Top Workplaces USA award after employees provided feedback in an employee engagement survey administered by Energage.

Over 42,000 organizations were invited to participate by Energage in the Top Workplaces USA survey, which has surveyed more than 20 million employees over more than a decade to recognize top organizations across the country. 

"We're honored to receive the Top Workplaces USA award. Providing reliable, high-quality drinking water and world-class customer service requires a team dedicated to its profession and committed to its customers," Connecticut Water President Craig Patla said.

"Connecticut Water views employee satisfaction and engagement as a critical elements of our company, which we've embedded into the core values of how Connecticut Water carries out its mission."

The company had previously received recognition in 2022 as a Top Workplace by the Hartford Courant and Hearst Connecticut Media, as well as a national Top Workplace award for the company’s professional development programs.

“Supporting our employees remains a top priority for Connecticut Water. Earning this recognition is a reflection of our passionate, dedicated team,” Patla said.  “Connecticut Water wants all employees to feel appreciated and empowered to thrive.”

Connecticut Water is headquartered in Clinton, Connecticut, and has more than 240 employees who serve more than 107,000 customers, or about 350,000 people, across the state of Connecticut.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”