Apple Valley
Drought
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 |
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.
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 Apple Valley GRC 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).
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.
- On July 15, 2020, Golden State Water filed a GRC application for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. Learn more: 2022-24 GRC Fact Sheet
- Effective Sept. 27, 2019, an average residential customer in the Apple Valley Customer Service Area would see a monthly bill increase of $0.007 per 748 gallons (1 Ccf), or approximately 0.1 percent, during the 12-month amortization period.
- Effective June 8, 2019, an average residential customer in the Apple Valley Customer Service Area with a 5/8 x 3/4” meter using 10 Ccf per month would see a monthly bill decrease of $0.94 from $52.70 to $51.76 compared to 2018 (excluding any applicable surcharges).
- On May 30, 2019, Golden State Water’s GRC was approved by the State of California to set water rates for 2019, 2020 and 2021 and authorize infrastructure investments for the local system. New rates were implemented effective June 8, 2019. Learn more here. (English| Spanish)
- On July 1, 2018, local water rates decreased by 3.21% to pass cost savings from the new lower federal corporate income tax requirement through to customers. Click here to learn more.
Learn More
- Rates - Residential
- Rates - Non-Residential
- 2022-24 GRC Fact Sheet
- Low Income Assistance
- System Map - Apple Valley North
- System Map - Apple Valley South
- System Map - Desert View
- System Map - Lucerne Valley
- Fire Protection - Public
- Fire Protection - Private
- Schedule 14.1
Capital Projects
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.
The 2022 investments include water supply enhancements, distribution and ongoing improvements designed to replace old meters, mains and safety equipment. Click here to learn more and access a list of projects planned for 2022.
Current & Upcoming 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.
Recently Completed Projects
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
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.
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.