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GRC 2023 General Case (2025-27)

The rates adopted for 2025-2027 will provide customers with long-term value by investing over $6.1 million in needed capital investments and maintenance of local water infrastructure essential to the delivery and treatment of reliable, quality water.  

Investments in the Clearlake Service Area include but are not limited to a new well essential to the delivery of reliably clean water (Sonoma Well), renovations and modifications to plant facilities and a water treatment plant, the replacement of aging mains and meters, pumping and purification equipment, and systemwide investments in SCADA technology essential to the process of treating lake water to meet federal and state drinking water standards. As part of our commitment to reliability and public safety, Golden State Water proactively invests in upgrading and maintaining its fire hydrants. 

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Learn about the infrastructure investments in the water system serving your community’s homes and businesses: 2023 GRC Infrastructure Investments - Clearlake

Current & Upcoming Projects

Recently Completed Projects

Sonoma & Lakeshore VFDs

Investment:
$460,000

Project Timeline:
June 24, 2019 – Feb. 5, 2020

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

Construction crews will work to install six Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).

This project will optimize the water treatment process and ensure Golden State Water can continue providing quality water service to local customers.

Napa Street Pipeline

Investment:
$320,000

Project Timeline:
Dec. 20, 2019 – Feb. 3, 2020

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

Construction crews worked to:

  • Install 800 LF of pipeline
  • Install 1 fire hydrant
  • Install 9 services

This project will improve the distribution system and ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.

outline of Lower Lakeshore Pipeline Project

Lower Lakeshore Pipeline
The following streets will be affected: parts of Lower Lakeshore Dr., Lakeshore Dr. and Colusa St.

Investment:
$585,000

Project Timeline:
November 2018 – February 2019

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

Construction crews will work to:

  • Install 2,000 LF of pipeline
  • Install 3 fire hydrants
  • Install 34 services

This project will improve the distribution system and ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.
 

outline of Crandall & Hill Pipeline Project

Crandall & Hill Pipeline
The following streets will be affected: parts of Crandall Ave. and Hillcrest Ave.

Investment:
$600,000

Project Timeline:
December 2018 – March 2019

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

Construction crews worked to:

  • Install 1,000 LF of pipeline
  • Install 2 fire hydrants
  • Install 39 services

This project will improve the distribution system and ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.
 

Lakeshore Plant

Investment:
$115,000

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

Construction crews worked to install an emergency generator.

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