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: |
|---|---|
| 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.
2023 General Rate Case (2025-27 Rates)
In January of 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted a General Rate Case for Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) that includes local infrastructure investments and new water rates for 2025, 2026, and 2027. The new rates went into effect February 1, 2025.
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.
- 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 2024 monthly bill increase from $61.83 to $69.66, effective Feb. 1, 2025 (excluding any applicable surcharges).
- The average commercial customer with a 5/8 X 3/4” meter using 55,352 gallons (7,400 cubic feet or 74 Ccf) per month will see their 2024 monthly bill decrease from $420.03 to $390.33, effective Feb. 1, 2025 (excluding any applicable surcharges).
Rates/Infrastructure Investments
Tariff Sheets
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Financial Assistance
Maps
Capital Projects
2023 General Rate Case (2025-27)
The rates adopted for 2025-2027 will provide customers with long-term value by investing over $27.1 million in needed capital investments and maintenance of local water infrastructure essential to the reliable production, treatment, and delivery of quality water.
Investments in the Barstow Service Area include, but are not limited to, water distribution projects, seismic & structural upgrades, recoating and performing safety/health/code modifications to two reservoirs, a new booster station, systemwide technology that monitors and controls the water system, emergency generators needed for uninterrupted production, treatment and delivery of water in the event of power outages and natural disasters and to reduce the strain on the electrical grid, and the replacement of aging infrastructure including water mains and electrical equipment. As part of our commitment to reliability and public safety, Golden State Water proactively invests in upgrading and maintaining its fire hydrants.
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: 2023 GRC Infrastructure Investments - Barstow.
Current & Upcoming Projects
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.