Apple Valley

Apple Valley

Overview

Golden State Water is proud to provide quality, reliable water service to the Apple Valley region. We currently serve approximately 2,900 customers in both Apple Valley and Lucerne Valley.

Four water systems provide water to the Apple Valley Customer Service Area. The Desert View, Lucerne, North Apple Valley and South Apple Valley systems deliver water to customers from groundwater pumped from the Mojave River Basin-Alto Sub- Basin, which is the upper portion of the Mojave River.

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Conservation

Following several months of storms bringing much-needed snow and rain to California, conditions have dramatically changed for many parts of the State. In response, Governor Newsom has rolled back some drought emergency provisions that are no longer needed while maintaining other measures that support regions and communities still facing water supply challenges.

Effective Sunday, May 14, 2023, Golden State Water  modified outdoor watering restrictions to allow for 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

 

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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.

2020 GRC (2023 Rates)

Effective July 31st, 2023, the California Public Utilities Commission approved the 2020 GRC which includes new rates to ensure the safety and dependability of your local water system. The new rates allow for investments to avoid the costly and sometimes dangerous effects of deferring maintenance or delaying the replacement of aging infrastructure. Click here to learn more. Learn more about the rate-making process and localized information on new rates and investments in the 2022-24 Investments/Rates Fact Sheet

  • The average residential customer in the Apple Valley Customer Service Area with a 5/8 x 3/4” meter using 6,732 gallons (900 cubic feet or 9 Ccf) per month will see their monthly bill increase from $54.12 to $60.25 (excluding any applicable surcharges).
  • The average commercial customer in the Apple Valley Customer Service Area with a 5/8 X 3/4” meter using 49,368 gallons (6,600 cubic feet or 66 Ccf) per month will see their monthly bill increase from $301.20 to $335.09 (excluding any applicable surcharges). 

2023 GRC (2025 Rates)

As required by the CPUC every three years, in August of 2023, Golden State Water Company filed its 2023 General Rate Case (GRC) with the California Public Utilities Commission. This rate plan proposes local infrastructure investments and water rates for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027. Any adjustments to current rates will not go into effect until January 2025, at the earliest. Click here to learn more. Learn more about the rate-making process and localized information on new rates and investments in the 2025-27 Proposed Investments/Rates Fact Sheet.

  • The average residential customer with a 5/8 X 3/4” meter using 6,732 gallons (900 cubic feet or 9 Ccf) per month will see their 2023 monthly bill increase from $60.26 to $75.15 in 2025, at the earliest (excluding any applicable surcharges). 
  • The average commercial customer with a 5/8 X 3/4” meter using 51,612 gallons (6,900 cubic feet or 69 Ccf) per month will see their 2023 monthly bill increase from $348.93 to $440.15 in 2025, at the earliest (excluding any applicable surcharges). 

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Capital Projects

GRC 2020 General Case (2022-24)

The General Rate Case approved June 29, 2023, invests over $6 million in the Apple Valley Customer Service Area. The new rates are being invested in your service area’s chlorine analyzers, new main installation, reservoir expansion, and backup power equipment.

GRC 2023 General Case (2025-27)

The rates proposed for 2025-2027 will provide customers with long-term value by investing over $6.9 million in proactive capital investments and maintenance of local water infrastructure essential to the delivery and treatment of reliable, quality water. Investments in the Apple Valley Service Area include, but are not limited to, water distribution projects, structural improvements to a plant site, permitting of a new well, solar generation, and the replacement of aging mains, pumping and purification equipment

Current & Upcoming Projects

Llanto Road Main Replacement Project Project​

Location: The new pipelines will be installed on Waalew Road between Mesquite Road and Llanto Road, and along Llanto Road between Waalew Road and Cayman Road in the Town of Apple Valley.

Project Timeline:
Mid-January 2024 – Mid-March 2024

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

  • Install a new 8” PVC water main, 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.

Recently Completed Projects

Pawnee Well Decommission Project

Location: 31371 Pawnee Street, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356

Project Timeline:
June 2023 – September 2023

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

Construction crews will work to:

  • Continue well abandonment at Golden State Water Company’s Pawnee Plant.

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

View the Construction Notice.

Pawnee Well Destruction

31371 Pawnee Street, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356

Project Timeline:
August 2022 – September 2022

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

  • Demolish the Pawnee Well
  • Restore the surrounding landscape

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.

Waalew Reservoir and Water Transmission Main Replacement 

Waalew Reservoir and Water Transmission Main Replacement 
Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 24000 Waalew Road, Apple Valley, CA.

Project Timeline:
December 4, 2020 – September 30, 2021

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

  • Construct a 0.3 Million Gallon Welded Steel Reservoir
  • Install 2,800 LF of 8-inch PVC water line
  • Install 120 LF of jack and bore

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.

outline of  Cochiti Rd. Main Replacement project

Cochiti Rd. Main Replacement
Cochiti Rd., Wren St. to Tussing Ranch Rd; Nambe Rd., Wren St., to Micmac Rd; Tussing Ranch Rd., Aleut Rd., to Quinnault Rd., Nambe Ct., Micmac Rd. Panoche Rd. to Sauk Rd.

Investment:
$1 million

Project Timeline:
May 25, 2018 – August 8, 2018

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

  • Install 7,590 LF of 8” PVC Pipe
  • Install 13 fire hydrants
  • Install 105 services

This project will improve hydraulics in the Apple Valley water system, and increase service reliability by mitigating interruptions caused by aging infrastructure.

View the construction notice.