Wrightwood

Wrightwood

Overview

Golden State Water has been a proud member of the Wrightwood community since 1976. We currently serve approximately 4,100 customers with safe, quality and reliable water.

Water delivered to customers in the Wrightwood System is groundwater pumped from several canyon underflows, Swarthout Valley and Sheep Creek in the Wrightwood area adjacent to Highway 2.

Post

Conservation

Following several years of heavy precipitation and snow in California, conditions have dramatically changed for many parts of the State. In response, the state has rolled back drought emergency provisions that are no longer needed while maintaining other measures supporting regions and communities facing water supply challenges. 

Effective Sunday, May 14, 2023, Golden State Water Company modified outdoor watering restrictions to allow watering up to three days per week. Given that water conditions will continue to evolve, customers are encouraged to use water wisely and only use what is needed. 

Golden State Water is recommending customers limit outdoor irrigation between the hours of 7 PM and 8 AM per the following schedule: 

Addresses Ending In: Watering Days:
Even Numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) Sunday, Wednesday, Friday
Odd Numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Post

Rates

As a regulated utility, Golden State Water’s rates are determined by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) through a General Rate Case (GRC) to ensure customers receive a fair rate for reliable, quality water service. New rates allow for investments to avoid the costly and sometimes dangerous effects of deferring maintenance or delaying the replacement of aging infrastructure.

2026 General Rate Case (2028-30 Rates) 

In July 2026, Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) will file its 2026 General Rate Case (GRC) application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The application proposes water rates and infrastructure investments for 2028, 2029 and 2030.

These rates reflect Golden State Water’s long-term commitment to providing customers with high-quality water and reliable service by proactively investing in their community’s water supply and distribution systems. We never want customers to think twice about the quality of the water coming from their taps. 

To learn how your rates are invested in your community, visit the Capital Projects tab, and for frequently asked questions about the rate-making process, click here.

  • The average residential customer in the Wrightwood Customer Service Area with a 5/8 x 3/4” meter using 3,740 gallons (5 Ccf) per month would see their current monthly bill increase from $61.37 to $73.44 in 2028, at the earliest (excluding any applicable surcharges). 
  • The average commercial customer in the Wrightwood Customer Service Area with a 5/8 x 3/4″ meter using 14,960 gallons (20 Ccf) per month would see their current monthly bill increase from $160.86 to $182.03 in 2028, at the earliest (excluding any applicable surcharges). 

​Rates/Infrastructure Investments

Tariff Sheets

Financial Assistance

Maps

Post

Capital Projects

GRC 2026 General Case (2028-30)

The rates proposed for 2028-2030 will provide customers in the Wrightwood Service Area with long-term value by investing nearly $15 million in local water infrastructure essential to delivering safe, high-quality, and reliable drinking water. 

Proposed investments include fire-hardening improvements at six plant sites, installation of permanent generators at Heath Creek Wells No. 4 and 7, construction of 30-kWdc and 15-kWdc solar generation facilities at the Buford Canyon and Government Canyon plants, and upgrades to the 0.15-million-gallon Government Canyon North Reservoir. These projects, combined with ongoing pipeline replacements throughout the service area, will improve system reliability, strengthen wildfire and emergency resiliency, reduce energy costs through renewable power generation, and extend the service life of critical water infrastructure. Together with the company’s ongoing investments in water treatment technology and fire hydrants that support public safety, new investments will help maintain safe drinking water standards and reliable service for the community. 

For frequently asked questions about the rate-making process, click here.

Learn about the infrastructure investments in the water system serving your community’s homes and businesses:

Current & Upcoming Projects

City of Wrightwood – Acorn Plant Tank Replacement Project

Location: 75 Yards South of 5408 Acorn Drive, Wrightwood, CA 92397

Project Timeline:  May 2026 – August 2027

Working Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)

Construction crews will work to:

Replace the tank at the Acorn Plant.

This project will improve the distribution system and ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.

View the Construction Notice.

City of Wrightwood – Media Replacement and Plant Improvements

Location: 1650 Blackbird Rd, Wrightwood, CA 92397

Project Timeline:  October 2025 – November 2025

Working Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)

Construction crews will work to:

Install new media and make plant improvements.

This project will improve the distribution system and ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.

View the .

Recently Completed Projects

Mojave Scenic Drive Main Replacement Project

Location: The new pipelines will be installed on the Mojave Scenic Drive between Sheep Creek Drive and East Canyon Drive in Wrightwood Area of San Bernardino County, California.

Project Timeline:
May 2024 – June 2024

Working Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

  • Install new 6’, 8” and 12” PVC water mains, fire hydrants, and domestic water services.

This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.

View the Construction Notice.

Lone Pine Reservoir Demolition

Location: Lone Pine Canyon Reservoir

Project Timeline:
November 3, 2022 – Mid-December 2022

Working Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

  • Demolish existing steel reservoir and related equipment

View the Construction Notice.

Wrightwood Fire Hardening Project

Location: Evergreen Plant, Bobolink Plant, Buford Well No. 5, Orchard Plant, Ceder Plant, Health Creek Plant No. 4 and No. 7

Project Timeline:
December 2021 – April 2022

Working Hours:
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

  • Install concrete panels 
  • Install concrete posts

View the Construction Notice.

outline of Wrightwood Project

Wrightwood
Cardinal Rd., Flume Canyon Dr., Swallow Hill Dr., Logwood Dr., Redstart Dr., Pine Creek Dr., Bluejay Dr., Goldhill Dr., Bobolink Dr., and Rapid Grove Dr.

Project Timeline:
June 19, 2017 – October 17, 2017

Working Hours:
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Construction crews worked to:

  • Install approximately 5,800 ft. of water pipe
  • Install 43 new service lines
  • Install 4 fire hydrants

View the Construction Notice.
 

outline of Wrightwood Project

Wrightwood
Spruce St., Mill Rd., Acorn Dr., Pine St., Cedar St., Evergreen Rd., Edna St., Lark Rd., Robin Rd., Robin Ln., Oriole Rd., Mockingbird Rd., Eagle Rd., Partridge Rd., and Pheasant Rd., Spruce St., Mockingbird Rd., Eagle Rd., & Partridge Rd., within the parameters of Mill Rd., Evergreen Rd., Cedar St., and Pheasant Rd.

Project Timeline:
May 9, 2017 – early November 2017

Construction crews worked to:

  • Install approximately 18,000 ft. of water pipe
  • Install 233 new service lines
  • Install 22 fire hydrants

View the Construction Notice.