Central Basin East

Overview May 28, 2020

Golden State Water is committed to serving nearly 20,000 customers in the Central Basin East Service Area, including portions of Artesia, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, Whittier and adjacent county territory. We’ve been serving high-quality, reliable water to the area for more than 80 years.

Two water systems serve the Central Basin East CSA. Water delivered to customers in the Artesia System is a blend of groundwater pumped from the Central Groundwater Basin. Water delivered through the Norwalk System is a blend of groundwater pumped from the Colorado River Aqueduct and the State Water Project.

Post June 8, 2022

Conservation

Following several months of storms bringing much-needed snow and rain to California, conditions have dramatically changed for many parts of the State. In response, Governor Newsom has rolled back some drought emergency provisions that are no longer needed while maintaining other measures that support regions and communities still facing water supply challenges.

Effective Sunday, May 14, 2023, Golden State Water Company modified outdoor watering restrictions to allow for 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

Post May 28, 2020

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.

2023 GRC (2025 Rates)

As required by the CPUC every three years, in August of 2023, Golden State Water Company filed its 2023 General Rate Case (GRC) with the California Public Utilities Commission. This rate plan proposes local infrastructure investments and water rates for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027. Any adjustments to current rates will not go into effect until January 2025, at the earliest. Click here to learn more. Learn more about the rate-making process and localized information on new rates and investments in the 2025-27 Proposed Investments/Rates Fact Sheet. View the Spanish version: 2025-27 Proposed Investments/Rates Fact Sheet (Spanish).

The average residential customer in the Central Basin East Customer Service Area with a 5/8 X 3/4” meter using 6,732 gallons (900 cubic feet or 9 Ccf) per month will see their 2023 monthly bill increase from $68.20 to $82.70 in 2025, at the earliest (excluding any applicable surcharges).
The average commercial customer in the Central Basin East Customer Service Area with a 5/8 X 3/4” meter using 26,180 gallons (3,500 cubic feet or 35 Ccf) per month will see their 2023 monthly bill increase from $216.43 to $265.05 in 2025, at the earliest (excluding any applicable surcharges).

Rates/Infrastructure Investments

Tariff Sheets

Financial Assistance

Low Income Assistance

Maps

Post June 2, 2020

Central Basin East Rebates

Central Basin East CSA

Post May 28, 2020

Capital Projects

GRC 2020 General Case (2022-24)

The General Rate Case approved June 29, 2023, invests over $40 million in the Central Basin East Customer Service Area. The new rates are being invested in your service area’s new wells, new water tanks, additional water storage, water treatment plant site upgrades, 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 $35.2 million in proactive capital investments and maintenance of local water infrastructure essential to the delivery and treatment of reliable, quality drinking water. Investments in the Central Basin East Service Area include but are not limited to constructing a new well to improve water supply reliability; upgrading water distribution infrastructure, water treatment facilities, and systemwide technology that monitors and controls the water system; installing backup generators needed for uninterrupted treatment and delivery of water in the event of a power outage or a natural disaster; replacing aging water mains, meters, pumps, and water purification equipment.

Current & Upcoming Projects

Systemwide Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Location: 20702 E Hawaiian Ave, Lakewood, CA, and Juan Plant 22317 Juan Ave, Hawaiian Gardens, CA.

Project Timeline (Estimated):

January 8, 2023 - February 8, 2024

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

Install drought-tolerant landscaping including artificial turf.

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

View the Construction Notice.

Hawaiian Plant Replace Filter Media

Location: 20702 S. Hawaiian Ave., Lakewood, CA, 90715.

Project Timeline (Estimated):

December 7, 2023 - January 21, 2024

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

Remove existing media, replace, and clean the filter.

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

View the: Construction Notice.

Juan Plant Replace Filter Media

Location: 22317 S. Juan Ave., Hawaiian Gardens, CA, 90716.

Project Timeline (Estimated):

December 11, 2023 - January 25, 2024

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

Remove existing media, replace, and clean the filter.

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

View the Construction Notice.

Centralia Plant Replace Filter Media

Location: 12054 Centralia Road in the City of Hawaiian Gardens.

Project Timeline:
October 9, 2023 – November 12, 2023

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

Remove and replace existing filter media.

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

View the Construction Notice.

Recently Completed Projects

175th, 185th, and Norwalk Main Replacement
175th St, Roseton Ave, Maidstone Ave, Jersey Ave, 176th St, 178th St, Alburtis Ave, 183rd St 185th St and Norwalk Blvd. in Artesia, CA.

Investment:
$3,580,000

Project Timeline:
November 9, 2020 – February 2021

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Construction crews worked to:

Install 6,700 feet of pipeline
Install 30 fire hydrants
Install 196 services

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.

Aloha Elementary School Main Replacement
214th street between Haston Place & Rossford Ave., Lakewood, CA.

Investment:
$415,200

Project Timeline:
October 5, 2020 – November 2020

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)
7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Construction crews worked to:

Install 1,100 feet of pipeline
Install 3 fire hydrants
Install 16 services

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.

Studebaker Well No. 3
Near the intersection of Studebaker Road and Cecilia Street

Investment:
$1.132 million

Next Phase:
Aug. 15, 2019 – Oct. 27, 2020

Working Hours:
TBD

Construction crews will work to:

Construct new groundwater well
Install a new pump and motor

This project will provide a new groundwater source for the local water system and ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.