Santa Maria

Overview May 29, 2020

Golden State Water has proudly served the Santa Maria Customer Service Area since 1976, providing high-quality, reliable water to approximately 13,400 customers in Santa Maria, Lake Marie, Nipomo, Orcutt, Sisquoc, Tanglewood, Cypress Ridge and surrounding areas.

Six water systems serve the Santa Maria Customer Service Area. Water delivered to customers in the Lake Marie, Nipomo, Cypress Ridge, Orcutt and Sisquoc systems comes from local groundwater, which is pumped from the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin through wells operated by Golden State Water. The Tanglewood System is primarily supplied from local groundwater pumped through wells operated by Golden State Water, and has a connection to receive supplemental surface water from the Central Coast Water Authority.

Post June 30, 2020

Drought

Important Drought Notice:

Golden State Water Company’s Cypress Ridge and Nipomo customers are required to reduce water usage by 20% as compared to 2020.

System	Reduction goal	Actual reduction *
Cypress Ridge	20%	-7%
Nipomo	20%	-8%

*Actual reduction (compared to 2020 usage)

In order to achieve the mandatory reductions, the following Staged Mandatory Water Conservation and Rationing plan has been filed for the local water system.

Current Stage: Stage 2, effective September 19, 2021

Stage 1: Outdoor irrigation recommended no more than three days per week, before 8 AM or after 7 PM; even addresses on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, odd addresses on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Stage 2: Outdoor irrigation limited to two days per week, before 8 AM or after 7 PM; even addresses on Sunday and Wednesday, odd addresses on Tuesday and Saturday; $2.50 emergency surcharge per CcF over allocation

Stage 3: Irrigation restrictions from Stage 2; $5 emergency surcharge per CcF over allocation

Stage 4: Irrigation restrictions from Stage 2; $7.50 emergency surcharge per CcF over allocation

Stage 5: Irrigation restrictions from Stage 2; $10 emergency surcharge per CcF over allocation

Stage 6: Irrigation restrictions from Stage 2; $15 emergency surcharge per CcF over allocation

Additional Resources

Water Conservation School

Post May 30, 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.

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 Santa Maria Customer Service Area would see a monthly bill increase of $0.145 per 748 gallons (1 Ccf), or approximately 3.1 percent, during the 12-month amortization period.
Effective June 8, 2019, an average residential customer in the Santa Maria Customer Service Area with a 5/8 x 3/4” meter using 14 Ccf per month would see a monthly bill increase of $5.17 from $56.16 to $61.33 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 4.27% to pass cost savings from the new lower federal corporate income tax requirement through to customers. Click here to learn more.

Learn More

Understanding Your Tariff Sheet

Review All Rates, Tariffs and Advice Letters

Post June 1, 2020

Rebate

Santa Maria CSA

Post May 30, 2020

Capital Projects

More than $9.2 million in infrastructure improvements are planned for 2022 in the Santa Maria 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

This section is currently under construction. Please check regularly for the latest updates!

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.