Calipatria
Drought
Golden State Water has activated its Staged Mandatory Water Conservation & Rationing (Schedule 14.1) filings that outline restrictions, water allocations, enforcement measures and surcharges designed to achieve reductions due to water supply shortages or to achieve identified water usage goals established by an authorized government agency or official.
The Calipatria community is in Stage 2 as of June 26, 2022. Under this stage, all outdoor irrigation is limited to two days per week. Outdoor irrigation is allowed only after 7PM and before 8AM, according to the schedule below.
Golden State Water customers who do not meet the Stage 2 mandatory 20% reduction in water use may be charged a drought surcharge of up to $2.50 per Ccf (or 748 gallons) for all usage in excess of the customer’s usage allocation. While Golden State Water is not currently implementing surcharges, we are closely monitoring water supply conditions and customer water usage and may implement surcharges if it becomes necessary to spur action and additional conservation.
| Addresses Ending In | Watering Days |
|---|---|
| Even Numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) |
Sunday, Wednesday |
| Odd Numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) |
Tuesday, 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 Calipatria 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 Calipatria Customer Service Area with a 5/8 x 3/4” meter using 12 Ccf per month would see a monthly bill decrease of $1.16 from $60.23 to $59.07 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 - Calipatria-Niland
- Fire Protection - Public
- Fire Protection - Private
- Schedule 14.1
Capital Projects
More than $1.8 million in infrastructure improvements are planned for 2022 in the Calipatria 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
Blair Plant Improvement Project
Location: Blair Booster Station, 7101 Blair Raod, Calipatria , CA (South West Corner of Blair Road and Hoober Road)
Project Timeline: November 2022 - March 2023
Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Construction crews will work to:
- Install two (2) surge tanks at Golden State Water Company’s Blair 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.
Niland Plant Demolition
Location: Niland Plant is located on Cuff Road approximately 1300 south of Highline Canal in the City of Calipatria
Project Timeline:
October 4, 2022 – November 2022
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Construction crews will work to:
Demolish, dig, and backfill within the plant site.
The construction crews will make every effort to keep dust to a minimum. Please expect an increased level of noise during the construction period.
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
Brown Ave. Main Replacement
Brown Ave. – E. California St. to Elder St.
Project Timeline:
Early December 2021 – Late January 2022
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Construction crews worked to:
Install 870 LF of pipeline
Install 2 fire hydrants
Install 8 service lines
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.