A Clear Mission in a Time of Crisis
In the arid heart of the American Southwest, where droughts and water scarcity continue to challenge communities, Cadiz Inc. stands as a committed water solutions company. Headquartered in California and listed on Nasdaq (CDZI / CDZIP), Cadiz focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and affordable water to people, regardless of geography or income level.
Their work is grounded in the belief that clean water should not be a luxury, but a basic human right. With decades of experience and a forward-looking approach, Cadiz is reshaping how water is stored, transported, and treated in underserved and climate-affected areas.
Building Smarter Water Systems
The company’s story began in the Mojave Desert. In the 1980s, hydrogeologist Mark Liggett identified signs of a large aquifer beneath Cadiz, California. That discovery launched a decades-long effort to develop a sustainable water infrastructure network using natural groundwater storage and responsible technology.
Today, Cadiz’s projects include the Mojave Groundwater Bank, a 30,000-acre site with capacity to store up to one million acre-feet of water, and a major effort to convert a 220-mile decommissioned fossil fuel pipeline into a water delivery system. These projects reflect a systems-based view of water: one that treats storage, movement, and purification as interconnected parts of a larger solution.
Responding to California’s Water Challenges
In a state managing historic drought conditions, infrastructure limitations, and reduced imported water supplies, Cadiz offers practical answers. Their approach combines groundwater banking, long-distance pipeline conveyance, and expanded treatment capabilities.
The 2022 acquisition of ATEC Systems strengthened its capabilities in water purification. ATEC’s filtration systems help remove contaminants like PFAS, arsenic, and nitrates, especially in rural and underserved areas where safe drinking water is often hardest to maintain. Cadiz is now able to address both access and safety in one integrated model.
Their recent collaboration with the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District and Fontana Water Company is one example. By supplying ATEC filtration systems, Cadiz will support perchlorate treatment in the Rialto-Colton Basin while helping recharge local groundwater resources. This type of cooperation reflects a practical, community-focused approach to water management.
Q3 2025 Dividend Marks Steady Financial Strategy
Cadiz’s focus on sustainable water solutions goes hand-in-hand with consistent financial performance. On October 15, 2025, the company will pay a dividend on its 8.875% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. Shareholders will receive $550.00 per whole share, and $0.55 per depositary share (each representing 1/1000 of a full share).
This payout reflects Cadiz’s stable performance and long-term strategy, offering investors confidence in both mission and return.
Looking Forward: Practical Resilience
With CEO Susan Kennedy at the helm, Cadiz is expanding its impact across the American Southwest. Projects like the Mojave Groundwater Bank and the converted pipeline from Cadiz to Bakersfield are designed to bring drought preparedness, local job creation, and access to clean water across the region.
As water reliability becomes more uncertain, Cadiz continues to offer grounded, responsible solutions. Their partnerships with local agencies and investment in infrastructure reuse offer a functional approach that can be adapted to other dry regions facing similar challenges.
