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After Years of Undrinkable Water, Our Rural California Community Finally has Hope
Lake County, Calif. - We all know of mom-and-pop shops run by couples who share the workload and, if lucky, become integral to the communities they serve.
Until recently my husband, Norm Benson, and I were mom-and-pop operators of a water treatment and distribution system at Clear Lake, an idyllic, nutrient-rich version of a green Lake Tahoe, about 110 miles north of San Francisco.
We love our community and didn’t mind pitching in.
City of Norwalk Approves Sale of its Artesia Service Area Water System to Golden State Water Company
Norwalk, Calif. – On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, the Norwalk City Council approved the sale of the Artesia Service Area Water System (ASA Water System) to Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water), an investor-owned water utility that serves over 1 million customers in 80 California communities and nearly 11,000 customers in the neighboring City of Artesia.
Operation Gobble Helps Feed Local Families
Golden State Water Company Contributes Funding for Thanksgiving Meals
San Dimas, Calif. – Today, Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) announced that its annual Operation Gobble program has contributed over $100,000 in funding to help feed local families within the 80 California communities it serves.
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Golden State Water, in partnership with local food banks and non-profits, expects to provide turkeys to approximately 10,000 families and individuals in need of meals.
Golden State Water Manager Awarded Prestigious George Warren Fuller Award
Kate Nutting celebrated for innovation, progress, and dedication
For Immediate Release
October 30, 2023
San Dimas, Calif. – On Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) California-Nevada Section Conference, the prestigious “George Warren Fuller Award” was awarded to Kate Nutting, Southwest General Manager for Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water).
Golden State Water Company Acquires Crescent Bay Water System
Community Celebrates Move to Restore Water Reliability, Quality
For Immediate Release
July 14, 2023
Clearlake, Calif. – Today, Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) announced that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved the company’s request to acquire Crescent Bay Improvement Company (aka Crescent Bay Water System or Crescent Bay). The aging water system will be consolidated into the company’s Clearlake Customer Service Area.
Regulatory Decision Allows Golden State Water Company to Continue Investing to Provide High-Quality, Reliable Service with Major Capital Investments
California Public Utilities Commission Approves Rate Increase
For Immediate Release
June 29, 2023
San Dimas, Calif. – Today, Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) announced that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved its 2020 General Rate Case (GRC) application that implements new rates for 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Operation Gobble Helps Feed Local Families
Golden State Water Company Contributes Funding for Thanksgiving Meal
San Dimas, Calif. – Today, Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) announced that the company has contributed funding to feed local families in need as part of its annual Operation Gobble outreach program.
Golden State Water Company to Hold Online Public Health Goals Meeting
MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2022
Golden State Water Company Applauds Gov. Newsom for Signing Critical Water Conservation Legislation
San Dimas, Calif., October 5, 2022 – Today, Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water), one of California’s largest state-regulated investor-owned utilities serving more than one million customers, praised Governor Gavin Newsom for signing Senate Bill (SB) 1469. SB 1469 is critical to promoting water conservation programs as California is facing three consecutive years of severe drought, the driest period in 1,200 years.
Golden State Water Company Announces New Supplier Diversity Manager
Michael Moss Demonstrates Company’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
San Dimas, Calif., September 21, 2022 – Today, Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) announced that Michael Moss will serve as the company’s Supplier Diversity Manager.
Moss will be responsible for managing and growing Golden State Water’s Supplier Diversity Program as well as raising awareness and visibility of supplier diversity, including the benefits of increased competition within Golden State Water’s supply chains.
Golden State Water Company Lauds State Legislature for Leadership to Support Conservation Amid Historic Drought
Diverse Coalition of Labor, Consumer, Business and Industry Groups Urge Governor to Sign Legislation
San Dimas, Calif., September 1, 2022 – Today, Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water), one of California’s largest state-regulated investor-owned utilities serving more than one million customers, applauded state lawmakers for passing legislation critical to advancing California’s mission to preserve nature’s most precious resource. This week the California Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill (SB) 1469 and in the Assembly, the measure earned a sweeping majority, reflecting momentum and widespread support for the legislation.
Update on statewide drought conditions and the need to conserve
Today (March 24, 2022), California’s State Water Board adopted an emergency water conservation regulation, requiring all urban water suppliers to implement conservation actions under Level 2 of their Water Shortage Contingency Plans. Click here to learn more about this announcement.
GOLDEN STATE WATER ADVISES CUSTOMERS IN CLEARLAKE, BAY POINT, ARDEN CORDOVA SERVICE AREAS OF EMERGENCY DROUGHT DECLARATION
Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) is advising customers in its Clearlake, Bay Point and Arden Cordova (Arden, Gold River, Rancho Cordova) service areas of the state of California’s emergency drought declaration that was expanded on May 10, 2021, to include Lake, Contra Costa and Sacramento counties. Customers in these communities, and throughout the state, are encouraged to continue using water responsibly and make water conservation an important part of their every day.
PATRICK M. KUBIAK PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT OF ASSET MANAGEMENT
SAN DIMAS, Calif. – Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) recently announced that Patrick M. Kubiak has been promoted to Vice President of Asset Management.
In this role, Kubiak oversees all asset management planning, engineering design, capital program construction, technical services and operations support, developer in-fill new business services, and preventative maintenance. Kubiak is also responsible for establishing the vision and strategy to lead Golden State Water in the execution of critical and transformative asset management initiatives.
Golden State Water Company Donates More Than $100,000 to Local Charities Through Operation Gobble
During the month of November, Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) worked in partnership with elected officials and community leaders to donate more than $100,000 to organizations throughout the state that serve families and individuals with limited resources through its annual Operation Gobble outreach program.
Operation Gobble has been a Golden State Water tradition since 1990. Over the last 30 years, Golden State Water has donated more than 250,000 turkeys through the program.
Denise Kruger Recognized With Prestigious George Warren Fuller Award For Outstanding Contributions To The Water Industry
Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) Senior Vice President of Regulated Water Utilities Denise Kruger has been recognized as this year’s recipient of the George Warren Fuller Award, presented by the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) for distinguished service and leadership to the water supply field. The announcement was made on Tuesday as part of the CA-NV AWWA’s Annual Fall Conference.
Commercial Customer Update
The last few months have presented new challenges for all Californians, including thousands of schools, churches and businesses that have temporarily closed their doors to the public (and employees) to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We join with you in hoping that a safe and calculated return-to-normal is on the horizon.
Sunil Pillai To Serve As Vice President of Environmental Quality
Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) recently announced that Sunil Pillai has been promoted to Vice President of Environmental Quality. In this role, Pillai is responsible for overseeing the company’s Water Quality, Environmental Compliance, Water Resources and Water-Use Efficiency departments.
