Central Basin West

Overview May 28, 2020

Golden State Water is the proud water service provider to approximately 20,000 customers in the Central Basin West Service area, which stretches across South Los Angeles County and includes portions of Bell, Bell Gardens, Compton, Cudahy, Hollydale, Huntington Park, Paramount, South Gate, Vernon, Willowbrook and adjacent county territory.

Four water systems serve the Central Basin West CSA. Water delivered to customers in the Bell/Bell Gardens System, Florence-Graham System and Willowbrook System is a blend of groundwater pumped from the Central Groundwater Basin and imported water from the Colorado River Aqueduct and State Water Project. Water delivered to customers in the Hollydale System is a blend of groundwater pumped from the Central Groundwater Basin.

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 West 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 West 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 West Rebates

Central Basin West CSA

Post May 28, 2020

Capital Projects

GRC 2020 General Case (2022-24)

The General Rate Case approved June 29, 2023 invests over $44 million in the Central Basin West Customer Service Area. The new rates are being invested in your service area’s new wells, manganese treatment, treatment plant upgrades, reservoir 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 $43.8 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 West 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

Recently Completed Projects

Crafton Avenue Area Main Replacement

Job Location: Crafton Ave, Alamo Dr., Beck Ave., Bell Ave., Florence Ave., Gage Ave., Nelson Dr., Nevada, Southall Lane, Walker Ave & Wilcox Ave.

Project Timeline:
January 2023 – July 2023

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

Install 8,000LF of 8” PVC

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.

Domestic Water Service Irrigation Installation

Job Location: 6619 King Avenue, Units A-G

Project Timeline:
January 2023 – February 2023

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

Construction crews will work to:

Install new (7) 1” domestic water service & (1) 1” Irrigation

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.

Installation of New Water Main, Fire Hydrants and Customer Services

Prince Ave, John Ave, Mary Ave, Plevka Ave, Firestone Blvd, Compton Ave, 87th PL, 89th ST & 92nd ST.

Investment:
Over $3,200,000

Project Timeline:
June 13, 2022 – February 2023

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

Construction crews will work to:

Install approx. 7,400 LF of 8” new main
Install 12 fire hydrants
Install 231 services.

The installations listed above are a replacement to old installations that have served their useful life. The project will upgrade and improve the water distribution system pipeline, services and fire hydrants, to continue the reliable and safe delivery of potable water well into the future.

View the Construction Notice.

Walnut Drive Area Main Replacement
Walnut Dr., Florence Ave, Alameda Ave, Crockett Blvd, 73rd ST, 74th ST, 75th ST, 76th ST, 77th ST & 78th ST.

Investment:
$4,500,000

Project Timeline:
October 8, 2021 – February 5, 2023

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

Install approx. 13,600 LF of 8” & 12” new main
Install 24 fire hydrants
Install 457 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.

Otis Ave. Area Main Replacement
Otis Ave between Florence Ave and Gage Ave, Prospect Ave & King Ave between Gage Ave and Bell Ave, Nevada St. & Acacia St. between Prospect Ave and Mayflower Ave.

Investment:
$2,860,000

Project Timeline:
November 30, 2020 – April 30, 2021

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Construction crews worked to:

Install 4,100 feet of 8” new main
Install 3,000 feet of 12″ new main
Install 15 fire hydrants
Install 231 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.

Lucille Ave. Area Main Replacement
Lucille Ave, Nevada St, Acacia St, Riverside, Ave, Gifford Ave, and Clarkson Ave.

Investment:
$1,740,000

Project Timeline:
September 8, 2020 – February 2021

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Construction crews worked to:

Install 4,785 feet of 8” new main
Install 14 fire hydrants
Install 122 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 .

Sample Station Replacement
Los Angeles, Bell, Bell Gardens and South Gate

Project Timeline:
Feb. 19, 2020 – March 25, 2020

Construction crews will work to replace 30 sample stations.

This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue taking reliable and accurate samples in the local distribution system for water quality testing.