Simi Valley

Simi Valley

Overview

Golden State Water has proudly served Simi Valley since 1965, providing quality, reliable water to approximately 13,300 local customers.

Water delivered to customers in the Simi Valley System is treated surface water purchased from the Calleguas Municipal Water District, which obtains its supply from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The primary water supply is supplemented with Simi Valley Groundwater Basin groundwater. To meet the strictest drinking water standards, the treated surface water from Calleguas MWD (81.7%) and groundwater (18.3%) is blended and routinely tested for water quality before being delivered to customers.

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Conservation

Following several years of heavy precipitation and snow in California, conditions have dramatically changed for many parts of the State. In response, the state has rolled back drought emergency provisions that are no longer needed while maintaining other measures supporting regions and communities facing water supply challenges. 

Effective Sunday, May 14, 2023, Golden State Water Company modified outdoor watering restrictions to allow watering up to three days per week. Given that water conditions will continue to evolve, customers are encouraged to use water wisely and only use what is needed. 

Golden State Water is recommending customers limit outdoor irrigation between the hours of 7 PM and 8 AM per the following schedule: 

Addresses Ending In: Watering Days:
Even Numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) Sunday, Wednesday, Friday
Odd Numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
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Rates

As a regulated utility, every three years 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. New rates allow for investments to avoid the costly and sometimes dangerous effects of deferring maintenance or delaying the replacement of aging infrastructure.

2026 General Rate Case (2028-30 Rates)

In July 2026, Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) will file its 2026 General Rate Case (GRC) application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The application proposes water rates and infrastructure investments for 2028, 2029 and 2030.

These rates reflect Golden State Water’s long-term commitment to providing customers with high-quality water and reliable service by proactively investing in their community’s water supply and distribution systems. We never want customers to think twice about the quality of the water coming from their taps. 

To learn how your rates are invested in your community, visit the Capital Projects tab, and for frequently asked questions about the rate-making process, click here.

Water Systems: Simi Valley 

  • The average residential customer in the Simi Valley Customer Service Area with a 5/8 x 3/4” meter using 7,480 gallons (10 Ccf) per month would see their current monthly bill increase from $85.87 to $100.59 in 2028, at the earliest (excluding any applicable surcharges). 
  • The average commercial customer in the Simi Valley Customer Service Area with a 2″ meter using 32,164 gallons (43 Ccf) per month would see their current monthly bill increase from $546.77 to $672.66 in 2028, at the earliest (excluding any applicable surcharges). 

Rates/Infrastructure Investments

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Capital Projects

2026 General Rate Case (2028-30)

The rates proposed for 2028-2030 will provide customers in the Simi Valley Service Area with long-term value by investing nearly $32 million in local water infrastructure essential to delivering safe, high-quality, and reliable drinking water. 

Proposed investments include installing a new inline booster station with two 500-gallon-per-minute pumps to improve service to the Katherine Zone, recoating and upgrading the 1.50-million-gallon Alamo Reservoir, and replacing over 280 service lines throughout the customer service area. These projects, combined with ongoing pipeline replacements throughout the service area, will improve water quality, strengthen system reliability, and extend the life of critical storage infrastructure. Together with the company’s ongoing investments in water treatment technology and fire hydrants that support public safety, new investments will help maintain safe drinking water standards and reliable service for the community. 

For frequently asked questions about the rate-making process, click here.

Learn about the infrastructure investments in the water system serving your community’s homes and businesses: Simi Valley 2028-30 Proposed GRC.

Current & Upcoming Projects

Clover St and Angela St Area Main Replacement

Location: Construction will occur on portions of Clover Street, Lupin Street, Magnolia Street, and Angela Street. 

Project Timeline:
July 2026 – October 2026

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

  • Install approximately 2,800 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

Water Main Improvements

Location: Construction will occur on Sequoia Ave, Royal Ave, Shenandoah Ave, Acadia St, Olympic St, Blackstock Ave, Glacier St, Crater St, Barnes St, and Moreno Dr.

Project Timeline:
April 2024 – October 2024

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

  • Install new 8-in PVC Water Main and new service lines.

This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.

View the Construction Notice.

outline of Sycamore Drive Project

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 Construction Notice.

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.
 

outline of Royal Avenue Project

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.
 

outline for Sandalwood Drive Project

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.