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.

  • 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 Barstow 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 Barstow Customer Service Area with a 5/8 x 3/4” meter using 9 Ccf per month would see a monthly bill decrease of $0.83 from $48.94 to $48.11 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. (EnglishSpanish)
  • 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.

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Capital Projects

More than $8.9 million in infrastructure improvements are planned for 2022 in the Barstow service area.

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

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.

Recently Completed Projects

Irwin Transmission Main Project
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.