Barstow

Barstow

Overview

Golden State Water currently serves approximately 8,800 customers in Barstow. We are proud to be the community’s water service provider since 1929.

Water delivered to customers in the Barstow System is groundwater pumped from the Mojave River Basin-Centro Sub-Basin, which is the center of the Mojave Basin extending northwesterly and southeasterly from the Mojave River.

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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 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, 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 Barstow water system 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 Barstow 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 5,984 gallons (800 cubic feet or 8 Ccf) per month will see their 2023 monthly bill increase from $55.64 to $69.34 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 $22 million in the Barstow water system. The new rates are being invested in your service area’s waste disposal systems, power loss prevention at treatment plants, water tank upgrades, 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 $27.9 million in proactive capital investments and maintenance of local water infrastructure essential to the delivery and treatment of reliable, quality water. Investments in the Barstow Service Area include, but are not limited to, water distribution projects, seismic and structural upgrades to two reservoirs, a treatment plant and a well, 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 and the replacement of aging infrastructure including water mains, electrical works, pumping and purification and safety equipment.

Current & Upcoming Projects

Agarita Reservoir Upgrades

Location: 34976 Agarita Ave., Barstow, CA.

Project Timeline:
January 8, 2024 – June 2024

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

Construction crews will work to:

  • Replace new tank coating, repair the tank and perform safety upgrades.

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

View the Construction Notice.

Recently Completed Projects

Beryl Plant Demolition Project

Location: 34574 H Street Barstow

Project Timeline:
September 2022 – Mid-December 2022

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

Construction crews worked to:

  • Tank demolition
  • Install new services
  • Install fire hydrant.

The streets will remain open to traffic during the construction period but traffic and parking may be restricted and access to driveways may be limited for short durations of time. The construction crews will make every effort to keep dust to a minimum. Please expect an increased level of noise during the construction period. Weekly activities such as trash pick-up will not be interrupted. As the new services are being installed minor disruptions due to the shut-down in water services will happen. This step is necessary to protect public health and to ensure compliance with the Waterworks Standards. Following the disinfection period, crews will flush the chlorinated water and any construction-related sediment from the pipelines. Crews will dechlorinate the water before discharge. Generally, as underground activities are completed the crews will progress to the next underground sections and come back near the end of the project to perform landscape and hardscape restoration as well as perform final street paving.

View the Construction Notice.

Irwin Transmission Main Project

Location: Irwin Road from Gabilan Street to Barstow Road

Project Timeline:
December 20, 2021 – Late January 2022

Construction crews worked to:

  • Install 5,700 ft. of new water pipe

View the Construction Notice.

outline of Crooks Ave Barstow Project

Barstow
Crooks Ave. and Pierce Ave.

Project Timeline:
July 5, 2017 – August 18, 2017

Construction crews worked to:

  • Install 1,700 ft. of new water pipe
  • Install 10 new service lines
  • Install 4 fire hydrants

View the Construction Notice.
 

outline of Barstow Avenues A, B & C Project

Ave. A, Ave. B, & Ave. C
Between Flora Ave. and Keith St.

Project Timeline:
May 8, 2017 – June 20, 2017

Working Hours:
7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Construction crews worked to:

  • Install 450 ft. of new water pipe
  • Install 5 new service lines
  • Install 1 fire hydrant

View the Construction Notice.
 

outline of Barstow Heights Project

Barstow Heights
Highview Ave., N St. and O St.

Project Timeline:
November 7, 2016 – mid-April 2017

Working Hours:
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Construction crews worked to:

  • Install 11,500 ft. of new water pipe
  • Install 72 new service lines
  • Install 13 fire hydrants

View the Construction Notice.
 

outline of Barstow Rimrock Rd Project

Barstow
Rimrock Rd., Armory Rd., G St. and D St.

Project Timeline:
September 9, 2016 – January 2017

Working Hours:
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Construction crews worked to:

  • Install 11,500 ft. of new water pipe
  • Install 78 new service lines
  • Install 12 fire hydrants

View the Construction Notice.