Culver City

Overview May 29, 2020

Golden State Water has proudly served the community of Culver City for more than 80 years. With approximately 9,800 customers, Culver City is one of Golden State Water’s largest Service Areas. Located in western Los Angeles County, the city is known as the “Heart of Screenland” because of the historical role it has played in television and movie making.

The Culver City System serves imported water from the Colorado River Aqueduct and the State Water Project (imported and distributed by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California).

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 29, 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.

The average residential customer in the Culver City 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 Culver City 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

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Financial Assistance

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System Map - Culver City

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Culver City Rebates

Culver City CSA

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Capital Projects

GRC 2020 General Case (2022-24)

The General Rate Case approved July 29, 2023 invests over $22 million in the Culver City Customer Service Area. The new rates are being invested in your service area’s major water tank upgrades, new pressure relief valves, new main installation, 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 $17.8 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 Culver City Service Area include but are not limited to constructing a new emergency interconnection to improve water supply reliability; upgrading water distribution infrastructure; installing emergency 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, and pumps.

Current & Upcoming Projects

Bentley Area Main Replacement (AMR) Water Main Replacement Project

Location: Bentley Avenue south of Venice to Washington Place and Pigott Avenue from east of Sepulveda to Bentley Avenue in Culver City.

Project Timeline: September 25, 2023 – January 2024

Construction crews will work to:

Install approximately 2,300 LF of 8 & 12” PVC water mains, fire hydrants, fire services, and domestic services in Bentley and Pigott Avenues.

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.

Wrightcrest Area (Blair Hills) Water Main Replacement Project

Location: Wrightcrest Dr, Crestview Rd, Ver Halen Ct, Howard View Ct, Leeview Ct, Lenawee Ave, Vicstone Ct, Blairstone Dr, Stoneview Dr, Ivy Way, Perham Dr, La Cienega Blvd.

Project Timeline: October 2, 2023 – April 2024

Construction crews will work to:

Install approximately 7,500 LF of 8″ PVC water mains, fire hydrants, fire services, and domestic services in the Blair Hills Neighborhood.

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.

Recently Completed Projects

Westwood Avenue Area Water Main Replacement Project

Location: Westwood Ave., from Ocean Avenue to Dobson Way, Fairbanks Avenue from Ocean to Studio Drive, Ocean Avenue from Rhoda Way to Cota Street and Virginia Avenue from Overland Avenue to Rhoda Way, Pickford from Ocean to Virginia Avenue

Project Timeline: February 27, 2023 – July 30, 2023

Construction crews will work to:

Install approximately 7,020 LF of 8″ PVC water mains, fire hydrants, fire services, and domestic 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.

Area Water Main Replacement
Culver Park Ave., from Berryman to Slauson Avenue, Diller Avenue from Culver Park to Coolidge Avenue, and Coolidge from Diller Avenue to Port Avenue

Project Timeline:
July 18, 2022 – November 2022

Construction crews will work to:

Install approximately 3,900 LF of 8″ PVC water mains, fire hydrants, fire services, and domestic services

View the Construction Notice

Purdue Area Main Replacement
Sepulveda Blvd., Purdue Ave, Woolford St, McDonald St, Slauson Ave, Selmaraine Dr, Etheldo Ave, Emporia Ave, Port Rd, Hammack St

Project Timeline:
Feb. 7, 2022 - November 2022

Working Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

Install approximately 10,600 L.F. of 8″ PVC pipe
Install 246 new customer service lines

This project will enhance the reliability of drinking water infrastructure in the Culver City area and ensure the residents have safe, reliable water service for their everyday needs.

View the Construction Notice.

Sepulveda Area Main Replacement
Sepulveda Blvd., Washington Blvd., to Braddock (as well as 200’ of 12” PVC on Culver Blvd., between Globe and Tuller)

Project Timeline:
April 5, 2021 - October 2021

Working Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

Installation of new 16” PVC water mains
Install 8 new fire hydrants
Install 47 new customer service lines

This project will enhance the reliability of drinking water infrastructure in the Culver City area and ensure the residents have safe, reliable water service for their everyday needs.

View the Construction Notice.

Northgate Area Main Replacement
Northgate Street from Overland to Drakewood Avenue; Galvin Street from Flaxton to Northgate Street; Flaxton Street from Kinston to Northgate Street; Whitburn Street from Kinston to Drakewood Avenue; Kelmore Street from Kinston to Drakweood Avenue; Overland Avenue from Kelmore to Northgate and a section south of Sawtelle Blvd.

Investment:
$3 Million

Project Timeline:
January 19, 2021 - August 2021

Working Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

Install approximately 10,000 LF of new 8” PVC Water Main
Install 25 new fire hydrants
Install 220 new customer service lines

This project will enhance the reliability of drinking water infrastructure in the Blanco Park/Culver Crest area and ensure the residents have safe, reliable water service for their everyday needs.

View the Construction Notice.

Baldwin Hills Water Quality Project/Hetzler Road
Hetzler Road from The State of California Park Gate to Jefferson Blvd.

Investment:
Over $1.5 Million

Project Timeline:
May 11, 2020 – July 30, 2020

Working Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

In Phase l, Construction crews will work to:

Install over 1300’ of new 8” Ductile Water Main
Install one new fire hydrant in Hetzler Road from Tompkins Road to Jefferson Blvd

In Phase ll, Construction crews will work to:

Install new piping, electrical equipment and pump building and appurtenances

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.

Washington Boulevard Area Main Replacement
Washington Boulevard from Helms Avenue to Sentney Avenue

Investment:
$2.019 million

Project Timeline:
Aug. 26, 2019 – April 2020

Project update: As of March 5, 2020, GSWC has installed the new water main and is continuing to run the connections at each intersection off of Washington Boulevard.

Working Hours:
Washington Boulevard:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Residential Streets:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

*Night work may be scheduled for certain construction periods

Construction crews will work to:

Install over 4,600 feet of pipe
Install 14 hydrants
Install 94 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.

Rudman Area Main Replacement
Construction will take place on the following streets: Overland Avenue south of Sawtelle to Playa Street; Playa Street to Stevens Avenue; Sawtelle Blvd., west of Malat to Overland Avenue; Rudman Drive, Sawtelle to Playa Street; Greyridge Drive Sawtelle to Playa Street Kingston; Sawtelle Blvd., to Flaxton Street.

Investment:
$1.5 million

Project Timeline:
Aug. 6, 2019 – March 17, 2020

Working Hours:
Residential Streets:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Overland Ave., Sawtelle Blvd. and Playa St.:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Construction crews will work to:

Install over 4,405 LF of pipe
Install 97 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.

Baldwin Hills Storm Drain Replacement
Jefferson Blvd. at Hetzler Rd.

Investment:
$867,800

Project Timeline:
Oct. 1, 2018 – November 2018

Working Hours:
7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday to Sunday

Construction crews worked to replace the existing storm drain.

This project increased the capacity of the storm drain and eliminate potential hazards from future storm runoffs.

View the construction notice.

Corryne Area Main Replacement
Corryne Place from Slauson Avenue to Sepulveda Blvd.; Slauson Avenue from Selmaraine Drive to Sepulveda Blvd; and Jefferson Blvd. from 405 Freeway to Slauson Avenue.

Investment:
$880,950

Project Timeline:
June 18, 2018 – October 31, 2018

Working Hours:
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Corryne Place

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Slauson, Jefferson and Sepulveda Blvd.

Construction crews worked to: