PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GWRS), (TSX:GWR), a pure-play water resource management company, has declared, under its dividend policy, a monthly cash dividend in the amount of $0.022 per common share (an annualized amount of $0.264 per share), which will be payable on October 31, 2016, to holders of record at the close of business on October 17, 2016.

About Global Water Resources, Inc.
Global Water Resources, Inc. is a comprehensive water resource management company based in Phoenix, Arizona. It manages the entire water cycle by owning and operating water, wastewater and recycled water utilities. For more information about Global Water Resources, visit www.gwresources.com.

Company Contact for Global Water Resources
Michael J. Liebman 
Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary 
(480) 999-5104 
mike.liebman@gwresources.com

Investor Relations for Global Water Resources:
Ronald A. Both
Liolios Investor Relations
(949) 574-3860
gwrs@liolios.com