SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 1999--Western Water Co. (NASDAQ:WWTR) announced today that Michael Patrick George has been elected to the additional post of Chairman of the Board of Directors. He replaces Peter L. Jensen.

The announcement was made today at the company's annual meeting, held in Los Angeles. George has been the company's president and chief executive officer since April 1998.

In commenting on the decision of the Board to elect him Chairman, George said: "I appreciate the confidence expressed by our Directors, particularly in light of the Company's current challenges. Although the water market in the western United States continues to develop, that development has been resisted and slowed by entrenched governmental water agencies. I relish the opportunity to lead Western Water Company as we create new ways to serve our customers and generate sustainable value for our shareholders."

Western Water is engaged in the identification, development, transportation, sale and lease of water rights and water to municipalities and other end users in the Western United States and owns water rights and real estate in California and Colorado.

Statements contained in this release which are not historical facts are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or future events to differ from those contained herein. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ include the company’s ability to purchase water rights and obtain financing and other factors and considerations detailed in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings.