Simi Valley
Drought
Golden State Water has activated its Staged Mandatory Water Conservation & Rationing (Schedule 14.1) filings which 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 Simi Valley community is in Stage 2. Under this stage, all outdoor irrigation is limited to (1) one-day-per week and is banned between the hours of 9 am – 5 pm. Watering is limited to eight (8) minutes per controller station or valve. For low flow drip type systems, water efficient stream rotor systems, and sensor/weather controlled systems shall be limited to (15) minutes per valve, per irrigation day, according to the watering schedule below.
Golden State Water customers who do not meet the Stage 2 mandatory 20% reduction in water use will 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.
| Addresses Ending In | Watering Days | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Even Numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) |
Sunday |
8 min. per controller station/valve |
| Odd Numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) |
Saturday |
8 min. per controller station/valve |
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 Simi Valley Customer Service Area would see a monthly bill increase of $0.144 per 748 gallons (1 Ccf), or approximately 2.5 percent, during the 12-month amortization period.
- Effective June 8, 2019, an average residential customer in the Simi Valley Customer Service Area with a 5/8 x 3/4” meter using 11 Ccf per month, would see a monthly bill increase of $3.72 from $59.48 to $63.20 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 1.5% 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 - Simi Valley
- Fire Protection - Public
- Fire Protection - Private
- Schedule 14.1
Capital Projects
More than $6.8 million in infrastructure improvements are planned for 2022 in the Simi Valley 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
Sycamore Drive Pipeline Project
Investment: Over $1.5 million
Project Location: The intersection of E. Los Angeles Avenue and Sycamore Drive.
Project Timeline:
June 13, 2022 – July 29, 2022
Working Hours: June 13 – June 23
Monday – Sunday
10 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Working Hours: June 23 - July 29
Monday – Friday
10 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Construction crews will work to install a new pipeline.
The project will improve system hydraulics and increase water service reliability.
View the here.
Recently Completed Projects
Sycamore Drive & Niles Discharge Pipe
Investment:
$500,000
Project Timeline:
July 29, 2019 – end of Sept. 27, 2019
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Construction crews will work to install 1,020 LF of pipeline.
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.
Portable Generator
Systemwide
Investment:
$735,000
Project Timeline:
Sept. 30, 2019 – Nov. 13, 2019
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Construction crews will work to install 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.
View the construction notice.
Royal Ave. Bridge
Royal Avenue bridge at the Arroyo Simi channel crossing
Investment:
$361,000
Project Timeline:
September 21, 2018 – November 30, 2018
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Construction crews worked to install 150 LF of 8″ main.
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.
Lautenschlager Plant
Simi Valley system
Investment:
$550,000
Project Timeline:
June 1, 2018 – December 1, 2018
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Construction crews worked to recoat the Lautenschlager Plant steel tank.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue
providing reliable water service to local customers.
Niles Forebay
Simi Valley system
Investment:
$281,200
Project Timeline:
May 28, 2018 – December 11, 2018
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Construction crews will work to replace the existing tank with a new 40,000 gallon tank.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue
providing reliable water service to local customers.
Simi Valley
Sandalwood Dr.
Project Timeline:
August 28, 2017 – February 2018
Working Hours:
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Construction crews worked to recoat the Lauenschalger Plant Tank 2.
View the construction notice.