GRC 2020 General Case (2022-24)
The General Rate Case approved June 29, 2023, invests
over $14 million in the Santa Maria
Customer Service Area. The new rates are being invested
in your service area’s new booster pumps, new
reservoirs, chlorination systems, and backup power equipment.
GRC 2023 General Case (2025-27)
The rates proposed for 2025-2027 will provide customers with
long-term value by investing over $23.9 million
in proactive capital investments and maintenance of local water
infrastructure essential to the delivery and treatment of
reliable, quality water. Investments in the Santa Maria Service
Area include but are not limited to water distribution
infrastructure improvements, structural modifications to plant
facilities and water treatment plants, a new reservoir, fire
hardening equipment that protects above ground water
infrastructure, automatic meter reader technology and new
systemwide technology to efficiently maintain reliable operation
of the water system, as well as the water mains, a booster
station, meters, pumping, and water purification equipment.
Current & Upcoming Projects
Avocet Well 8, Demo Well Location: The Well is located at
the corner of Avocet Way and Tern St, San Luis Obispo,
California.
Project Timeline:
November 2024 – December 2024
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Construction crews will work to:
- Undertake the well destruction at the Avocet Well 8 site.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue
providing reliable water service to local customers.
View the Construction Notice.
Orcutt Hill Road, Kelt Transmission
Pipeline Location: The new pipeline will be
installed on Orcutt Hill Road into private property. Santa Maria,
CA 93455
Project Timeline:
August 2024 – January 2025
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Construction crews will work to:
- Remove and replace the existing transmission main
pipeline.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue
providing reliable water service to local customers.
View the Construction Notice.
El Campo Plant, North Tank Replacement
Location: Construction will occur at the El Campo Plant
site at 661 W. El Campo Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA.
Project Timeline:
July 2024 – November 2024
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Construction crews will work to:
- Remove and replace the existing water tank along El
Campo Road.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue
providing reliable water service to local customers.
View the Construction Notice.
Water Main Improvements
Location: The new pipeline will be installed on
Orchard Road and the intersection at Soares Drive to
approximately 600 feet east of Story Street.
Project Timeline:
July 2024 – September 2024
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Construction crews will work to:
- Install approximately 1,200 feet of water main (Orchard Road
Pipeline).
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue
providing reliable water service to local customers.
View the Construction Notice.
Foxen Canyon Road Water Main Improvements
Location: The new pipeline will be installed on Foxen
Canyon Road from the intersection at Palmer Road to just north of
Union Avenue.
Project Timeline:
June 2024 – August 2024
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Construction crews will work to:
- Install approximately 335 feet of water main at
the Foxen Canyon Road Pipeline.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue
providing reliable water service to local customers.
View the Construction Notice.
Rehabilitation of Water Storage Tanks
Location: 1410 La Serena Way, Nipomo, CA 93444
Project Timeline:
May 2024 – November 2024
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Construction crews will work to:
- Rehab and recoat the existing water storage tanks
at the La Serena Reservoir.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue
providing reliable water service to local customers.
View the Construction Notice.
Water Main Improvements
Location: The new pipeline will be installed on Orcutt
Frontage Road from Waller Lane to just south of Moon Dance Drive.
Project Timeline:
May 2024 – August 2024
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Construction crews will work to:
- Install approximately 2,700 feet of water main.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue
providing reliable water service to local customers.
View the Construction Notice.
Recently Completed Projects
Lake Marie Reservoir Liner
Investment:
$260,000
Project Timeline:
November 2019 – Feb. 7, 2020
Construction crews worked to replace the existing liner in the
Lake Marie reservoir.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue
providing reliable water service to local customers.
Alta Mesa Well
1710 Via Alta Mesa in Nipomo
Investment:
$820,000
Project Timeline:
Feb. 4, 2019 – Dec. 11, 2019
Working Hours:
TBD
Construction crews will work to install a water filtration
system.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue
providing reliable water service to local customers.
Portable Generator & Generator
Connector
Systemwide
Investment:
$266,000
Project Timeline:
Sept. 18, 2018 – Feb. 29, 2020
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Construction crews will work to install and connect emergency
generators throughout the system.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue
providing reliable water service to local customers during
site-specific power outages.
SCADA System
Cypress Ridge System
Investment:
$1 million
Project Timeline:
July 1, 2019 – Spring 2020
Construction crews will work to install a SCADA system, which
will allow for systemwide automation.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue
providing reliable water service to local customers during
site-specific power outages.
Pinewood Plant
3599 Pinewood Road
Investment:
$2.6 million
Project Timeline:
Sept. 18, 2018 – Oct. 31, 2019
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Construction crews worked to:
- Construct 238,000-gallon welded steel tank
- Construct booster station
This project will increase the water storage capacity for the
Tanglewood System.
View the construction notice.
Oak Plant
210 Oak Street in Orcutt
Investment:
$330,000
Project Timeline:
April 12, 2019 – June 19, 2019
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Construction crews worked to upgrade the well.
This project will improve the distribution system and ensure
Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service
to local customers.
Orcutt Hill Plant
Investment:
$.5 million
Project Timeline:
September 18, 2018 – September 16, 2019
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Construction crews worked to recoat the interior of the
reservoir.
This project will extend the useful life of the reservoir and
ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water
service to local customers.
Marcum Street
Marcum Street from Clark Avenue to the end
Investment:
$57,500
Project Timeline:
December 10, 2018 – January 9, 2019
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Construction crews worked to:
- Install 165 feet of pipe
- Install three services
- Install a new flushout
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue
providing reliable water service to local customers.
View the construction notice.
Orcutt
Derrick Alley from Clark Avenue to Union Avenue.
Investment:
$216,000
Project Timeline:
November 5, 2018 – December 31, 2018
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Construction crews worked to:
- Install 350 LF of pipeline
- Install one fire hydrant
- Install 14 services
This project improved the distribution system and ensured Golden
State Water can continue providing reliable water service to
local customers.
View the construction notice.
Orcutt Road
Orcutt Road between Shirley Lane to Lakeview Road and on Lakeview
Road to Marvin Street.
Investment:
$1.2 million
Project Timeline:
July 16, 2018 – September 30, 2018
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Construction crews worked to:
- Install 4,300 ft. of pipeline
- Install 5 hydrants
- Install 12 services
This project improved the distribution system and ensured Golden
State Water can continue providing reliable water service to
local customers.
View the construction notice.
Mira Flores No. 1
280 Pabst Lane, Orcutt, CA
Project Timeline:
August 14, 2017 – January 3, 2018
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Construction crews worked to:
Remove and install a new roof for the Mira Flores No. 1
Reservoir
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View the construction notice.