Barstow
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 |
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. (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 - Barstow
- Fire Protection - Public
- Fire Protection - Private
- Schedule 14.1
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.
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.