Barstow
Conservation
Following several years of heavy precipitation and snow in California, conditions have dramatically changed for many parts of the State. In response, the state has rolled back drought emergency provisions that are no longer needed while maintaining other measures supporting regions and communities facing water supply challenges.
Effective Sunday, May 14, 2023, Golden State Water Company modified outdoor watering restrictions to allow 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: |
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| 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. New rates allow for investments to avoid the costly and sometimes dangerous effects of deferring maintenance or delaying the replacement of aging infrastructure.
2026 General Rate Case (2028-30 Rates)
In July 2026, Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) will file its 2026 General Rate Case (GRC) application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The application proposes water rates and infrastructure investments for 2028, 2029 and 2030.
These rates reflect Golden State Water’s long-term commitment to providing customers with high-quality water and reliable service by proactively investing in their community’s water supply and distribution systems. We never want customers to think twice about the quality of the water coming from their taps.
To learn how your rates are invested in your community, visit the Capital Projects tab, and for frequently asked questions about the rate-making process, click here.
Water Systems: Barstow/Lenwood
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The average residential customer in the Barstow Customer Service Area with a 5/8 x 3/4” meter using 5,984 gallons (8 Ccf) per month would see their current monthly bill increase from $76.13 to $88.19 in 2028, at the earliest (excluding any applicable surcharges).
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The average commercial customer in the Barstow Customer Service Area with a 5/8 x 3/4″ meter using 44,880 gallons (60 Ccf) per month would see their current monthly bill increase from $357.70 to $388.39 in 2028, at the earliest (excluding any applicable surcharges).
Rates/Infrastructure Investments
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Capital Projects
2026 General Rate Case (2028-30)
The rates proposed for 2028-2030 will provide customers in the Apple Valley Service Area with long-term value by investing nearly $13 million in local water infrastructure essential to delivering safe, high-quality, and reliable drinking water.
Proposed investments include constructing a new groundwater well, reservoir, booster pump station, and fire-hardened facilities in the Apple Valley North System, decommissioning Mohawk Well No. 3A in the Apple Valley South System, and constructing a new Operations Center and Warehouse to support system operations and emergency response. These projects, combined with ongoing pipeline replacements throughout the service area, will improve water quality, strengthen system reliability, and extend the life of critical water infrastructure. Together with the company’s ongoing investments in water treatment technology and fire hydrants that support public safety, new investments will help maintain safe drinking water standards and reliable service for the community.
For frequently asked questions about the rate-making process, click here.
Learn about the infrastructure investments in the water system serving your community’s homes and businesses:
Current & Upcoming Projects
City of Barstow – Basalt Plant Demolition
Location: 28072 Linda Vista Avenue, Barstow, CA 92311, in
the County of
San Bernardino.
Project Timeline: April 2026 – June 2026
Working Hours:
7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday (No weekends or
holidays)
Construction crews will work to:
Demolish the Basalt Plant.
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.
City of Barstow – Fire Hydrant and Fire Service Connection Installation
Location: 101 Laverne Court, Barstow, CA 92311
Project Timeline: November 2025 – January 2025
Working Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday (No weekends or
holidays)
Construction crews will work to:
Install new fire hydrants and fire service connection.
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.
City of Barstow – Fire Hydrant and Fire Service Connection Installation
Location: 301 Pioneer Street, Barstow, CA 92311
Project Timeline: October 2025 – December 2025
Working Hours:
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday (No weekends or
holidays)
Construction crews will work to:
Install new fire hydrants and fire service connection.
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.
Recently Completed 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.