GRC 2020 General Case (2022-24)
The General Rate Case approvedJune29, 2023, invests over$14 millionin the Santa Maria Customer Service Area.The new rates are being invested inyour service area’snew booster pumps, new reservoirs, chlorination systems, 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 $23.9 million in proactive capital investments and maintenance of local water infrastructure essential to the delivery and treatment of reliable, quality water. Investments in the Santa Maria Service Area include but are not limited to water distribution infrastructure improvements, structural modifications to plant facilities and water treatment plants, a new reservoir, fire hardening equipment that protects above ground water infrastructure, automatic meter reader technology and new systemwide technology to efficiently maintain reliable operation of the water system, as well as the water mains, a booster station, meters, pumping, and water purification equipment.
Current & Upcoming Projects
Rehabilitation of Water Storage Tanks
Location: 1410 La Serena Way, Nipomo, CA 93444
Project Timeline:
May 2024– November 2024
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Construction crews will work to:
- Rehaband recoatthe existing water storage tanks at theLa Serena Reservoir.
This project willensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.
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Water Main Improvements
Location: The new pipeline will be installed on Orcutt Frontage Road from Waller Lane to just south of Moon Dance Drive.
Project Timeline:
May 2024– August 2024
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (No weekends or holidays)
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Construction crews will work to:
- Install approximately 2,700 feet of water main.
This project willensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.
View theConstruction Notice.
Recently Completed Projects
Lake Marie Reservoir Liner
Investment:
$260,000
Project Timeline:
November 2019 – Feb. 7, 2020
Construction crews worked to replace the existing liner in the Lake Marie reservoir.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.
Alta Mesa Well
1710 Via Alta Mesa in Nipomo
Investment:
$820,000
Project Timeline:
Feb. 4, 2019 – Dec. 11, 2019
Working Hours:
TBD
Construction crews will work to install a water filtration system.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.
Portable Generator & Generator Connector
Systemwide
Investment:
$266,000
Project Timeline:
Sept. 18, 2018 – Feb. 29, 2020
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Construction crews will work to install and connect 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.
SCADA System
Cypress Ridge System
Investment:
$1 million
Project Timeline:
July 1, 2019 – Spring 2020
Construction crews will work to install a SCADA system, which will allow for systemwide automation.
This project will ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers during site-specific power outages.
Pinewood Plant
3599 Pinewood Road
Investment:
$2.6 million
Project Timeline:
Sept. 18, 2018 – Oct. 31, 2019
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Construction crews worked to:
- Construct 238,000-gallon welded steel tank
- Construct booster station
This project will increase the water storage capacity for the Tanglewood System.
View the construction notice.
Oak Plant
210 Oak Street in Orcutt
Investment:
$330,000
Project Timeline:
April 12, 2019 – June 19, 2019
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Construction crews worked to upgrade the well.
This project will improve the distribution system and ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.
Orcutt Hill Plant
Investment:
$.5 million
Project Timeline:
September 18, 2018 – September 16, 2019
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Construction crews worked to recoat the interior of the reservoir.
This project will extend the useful life of the reservoir and ensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.
Marcum Street
Marcum Street from Clark Avenue to the end
Investment:
$57,500
Project Timeline:
December 10, 2018 – January 9, 2019
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Construction crews worked to:
- Install 165 feet of pipe
- Install three services
- Install a new flushout
This project willensure Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.
View the construction notice.
Orcutt
Derrick Alley from Clark Avenue to Union Avenue.
Investment:
$216,000
Project Timeline:
November 5, 2018 – December 31, 2018
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Construction crews worked to:
- Install 350 LF of pipeline
- Install one fire hydrant
- Install 14 services
This project improved the distribution system and ensured Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.
View the construction notice.
Orcutt Road
Orcutt Road between Shirley Lane to Lakeview Road and on Lakeview Road to Marvin Street.
Investment:
$1.2 million
Project Timeline:
July 16, 2018 – September 30, 2018
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Construction crews worked to:
- Install 4,300 ft. of pipeline
- Install 5 hydrants
- Install 12 services
This project improved the distribution system and ensured Golden State Water can continue providing reliable water service to local customers.
View the construction notice.
Mira Flores No. 1
280 Pabst Lane, Orcutt, CA
Project Timeline:
August 14, 2017 – January 3, 2018
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Construction crews worked to:
Remove and install a new roof for the Mira Flores No. 1 Reservoir
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