Barstow

Overview May 28, 2020

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.

Post June 7, 2022

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

Post May 28, 2020

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.

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 Barstow GRC 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).

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.

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.

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Post June 2, 2020

Rebates

Barstow CSA

Post May 28, 2020

Capital Projects

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.

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.