Arden Cordova

Arden Cordova

Overview

Golden State Water provides reliable, high-quality drinking water to approximately 17,280 customers in the Arden Cordova Customer Service Area (CSA), which includes portions of Rancho Cordova, Gold River and Arden Manor.

Water supply includes groundwater pumped from the Sacramento Valley Groundwater Basin through Golden State Water’s wells, and surface water from the American River that is treated at the Coloma Water Treatment Plant.

Effective July 31, 2023,  the Arden-Cordova service area has transitioned from a single residential water rate to a three-tiered residential rate structure. Tier 1 is for typical indoor and limited outdoor water use, Tier 2 is for heavier outdoor water use, and Tier 3 applies to the small percentage of users using the most water. This rate structure provides customers with a greater opportunity to control their water bill. 

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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 Company 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, every three years 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 31, 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. 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 Arden Cordova Customer Service Area with a 5/8 x 3/4” meter using 9,724 gallons (1,300 cubic feet or 13 Ccf) per month will see their monthly bill increase from $37.81 to $38.88 (excluding any applicable surcharges).
  • The average commercial customer in the Arden Cordova Customer Service Area with a 2” meter using 103,224 gallons (13,800 cubic feet or 138 Ccf) per month will see their monthly bill increase from $373.26 to $439.61 (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.

Non-Consolidated Service Area  

Water Systems: Arden, Cordova, Robbins  

  • The average residential customer in the Arden Cordova Customer Service Area with a 5/8 x 3/4” meter using 8,228 gallons (1,100 cubic feet or 11 Ccf) per month will see their 2023 monthly bill increase from $34.39 to $41.08 in 2025, at the earliest (excluding any applicable surcharges).  
  • The average commercial customer in the Arden Cordova Customer Service Area with a 2” meter using 90,508 Gallons (12,100 cubic feet or 121 Ccf) per month will see their 2023 monthly bill increase from $401.48 to $496.46 in 2025, at the earliest (excluding any applicable surcharges). 

Consolidated Service Area 

The following bill impact summaries include rates for the Arden Cordova Customer Service Area if the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approves consolidating the water system into a larger rate-making area that includes Clearlake.  

Water Systems: Arden, Cordova, Clearlake, Robbins

  • The average residential customer in the Arden Cordova Customer Service Area with a 5/8 x 3/4” meter using 8,228 gallons (1,100 cubic feet or 11 Ccf) per month will see their 2023 monthly bill increase from $34.39 to $42.43 in 2025, at the earliest (excluding any applicable surcharges).
  • The average commercial customer in the Arden Cordova Customer Service Area with a 2” meter using 90,508 Gallons (12,100 cubic feet or 121 Ccf) per month will see their 2023 monthly bill increase from $401.48 to $512.76 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 on June 29, 2023, invests over $14 million in the Arden Cordova Customer Service Area. The new rates are being invested in your service area’s water treatment plants, installation of new mains, chlorination facilities, service connections, and backup power equipment.

GRC 2023 General Case (2025-27)

The rates proposed for 2025-2027 will provide customers with long-term value with over $27.6 million in proactive capital investments and the maintenance of local water infrastructure essential to the delivery and treatment of reliable, quality water. Investments in the Arden-Cordova Service Area include but are not limited to upgrading water treatment facilities essential to the delivery of reliably clean water, upgrade water reservoir, water purification equipment, main and meter replacements, safety equipment and backup generators needed for uninterrupted treatment and delivery of water in the event of power outages, natural disasters and to reduce the strain on the electrical grid.

Current & Upcoming Projects

Church Well 25 Project

Location: 10400 Coloma Road, behind Cordova Lutheran Church.

Project Timeline:
July 2023 – Early 2024 (weather permitting)

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

  • Install well equipment and perform site improvements.

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

View the Construction Notice.

Pipeline Installation Project

Location: Southbound on Watt Avenue from Barrington Rd to Northrop Ave, and 500’ into the streets of the intersections at Barrington Rd, Hyde Way, Hurley Way, Ardenridge Dr, Humboldt Way, Windsor Dr, Wemberley Dr, Mayfair Dr, Tembrook Dr, Wellington Dr, and Northrop Ave.

Project Timeline:
September 2023 – March 2024

Working Hours:

Day Shift:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Night Shift:
Monday – Thursday (No weekends or holidays)
9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.

Construction crews will work to:

  • Install a new water pipeline

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

View the Construction Notice.

Recently Completed Projects

Trussel Plant
East end of Trussel Way in Arden

Investment:
$2.6 million

Project Timeline:
Feb. 4, 2019 – Jan. 22, 2020

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

Construction crews will work to:

  • Construct groundwater well
  • Construct 400,000-gallon water storage tank
  • Install 3 booster pumps
  • Install 1 generator
  • Construct disinfection building
  • Execute necessary street improvements

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

Click here to view the construction notice.
 

Coloma Reservoir
Cordova system of the Arden-Cordova customer service area

Investment:
$1.58 million

Project Timeline:
Oct. 16, 2018 – January 2020

Construction crews worked to:

  • Recoat interior of Coloma Reservoir No. 3 and the clarifier
  • Conduct structural and safety improvements to the reservoir and clarifier
  • This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.

outline of Rancho Cordova Folsom Blvd Project

Rancho Cordova
Folsom Blvd. from Zinfandel Dr. to Don Juan Dr. and McGregor Dr. to Hwy. 50

Investment:
$900,000

Project Timeline:
Nov. 6, 2018 – June 11, 2019

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Construction crews worked to:

  • Install 500 LF of 16-inch pipeline
  • Install 1,270 LF of 12-inch pipeline
  • Install 135 LF of 8-inch pipeline
  • Install 3 fire hydrants

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

outline of Rancho Cordova Saltana Way Project

Rancho Cordova
Saltana Way, Croetto Way, Furmint Way and Woodberry Way

Investment:
$1.3 million

Project Timeline:
October 15, 2018 – December 2018

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

Construction crews worked to:

  • Install 2,800 LF of pipeline
  • Install 7 fire hydrants
  • Install 41 services

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

Click here to view the construction notice.
 

outline of Rancho Cordova Pedro Way Project

Rancho Cordova
Pedro Way, Malbec Ct., and Zinfandel Dr. from Alicante Way to Barbera Way

Investment:
$965,000

Project Timeline:
October 25, 2017 – March 2018

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Construction crews worked to:

  • Install approximately 5,800 ft. of water pipe
  • Connect new water pipe to existing pipes

This installation replaced a 50-year old steel pipe, improved the hydraulics of the water system and provided more reliable service to our customers.

Click here to view the construction notice.
 

outline of Rancho Cordova Folsom Blvd/Sunrise Ave Project

Rancho Cordova
North of Folsom Blvd. and West of Sunrise Ave.

Project Timeline:
June 5, 2017 – September 8, 2017

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Construction crews worked to:

  • Install approximately 141 water meters in both front and back yards

Click here to view the construction notice.