| Address | Hours |
|---|---|
| 7138 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella, CA 93240 |
Mon. to Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Contact us via email |
| Local Manager |
|---|
| Jon Yasin |
In-person service is not available at this location; however, our customer service representatives are happy to serve you by phone or email.
| Main Contact | After-Hours Contact |
|---|---|
| (760) 379-5336 (800) 680-1160 toll-free | (760) 379-3838 |
Kern River Valley News
Infrastructure Improvements
Kern River Valley Resources
- KRV Water Quality Reports
- KRV Rates and Tariffs
- 2020 Urban Water Management Plans
- Disconnection Policy Due to Non-Payment
- Customer Assistance Program (CAP)
- Commercial/Industrial Service Application
Cal Water’s Kern River Valley District
Serving Arden, Bodfish, Camp Erwin Owens, Countrywood, Kern River Valley, Kernville, Lake Isabella, Lakeland, Mountain Shadows, Onyx, Ponderosa Pine, Riverkern, Sierra Trailer Lodge, South Lake, Split Mountain, Squirrel Mountain, and Wofford Heights.
Cal Water’s Kern River Valley District was formed in 2000 with the purchase of the Kern River Valley Water Company, which began serving the area in 1967. We supply water to more than 5,200 customers throughout the Valley and proactively maintain and upgrade our facilities to ensure a reliable, high-quality water supply.
Our Water Systems
Kernville
Groundwater is treated by our plant in Wofford Heights to remove iron and manganese, and surface water is treated by our highly advanced membrane filtration system in Kernville.
Onyx
Our Onyx system customers are served by a local supply pumped from two wells in rock fissures beneath the ground.
South Lake
Wells pump the local water supply from rock fissures beneath he ground to serve our South Lake system customers.
Closest Western Union Pay Stations
In addition to the locations listed below, you can also make a payment at any Western Union nationwide that offers its Quick Collect service.
| Business | Address | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rite Aid #5797 | 5530 Lake Isabella Blvd | Lake Isabella | 93240 |
| Rite Aid #5797 | 5530 Lake Isabella Blvd | Lake Isabella | 93240 |
| Vons #2413 | 5610 Lake Isabella Blvd | Lake Isabella | 93240 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read my bill?
Cal Water's bills feature an easy-to-read account summary, usage history graph to help customers keep track of consumption, detailed description of charges, a place for important messages, and meter information.
A sample bill is below.
| 1 | Account number: Your 10-digit account number, which you will keep even if you move to another location within our service areas (if you receive more than one bill from Cal Water, you will have more than one account number—contact our Customer Center at the phone number on your bill if you would like your bills combined) |
| 2 | Billing date: Date your bill was printed |
| 3 | Contact information: Your local Cal Water Customer Center |
| 4 | Customer messages: Where important messages will appear |
| 5 | Summary of your account information |
| 6 | Prior balance: Previous balance; includes any unpaid balance; due upon receipt |
| 7 | Payment received: Payments applied to your account since your last bill |
| 8 | Current charges: Amount due from current billing period (flat or metered as applicable) |
| 9 | Total amount due: Amount that you owe, including any unpaid previous balance (all bills due upon receipt and past due after 19 days) |
| 10 | Additional customer messages |
| 11 | Summary: Overview of your current bill, including the amount due |
| 12 | Automatic Payment Service: Instructions for signing up to have your bill automatically paid each month from your checking account |
| 13 | Portion of bill to return your payment (unless enrolled in automatic payment) |
| 14 | Billing address: Address to which your bill is sent (this may be different than the service address) |
| Customer messages: Where additional important messages will appear | |
| 16 | Service address: Address of service location |
| 17 | Service dates: Beginning and end of the billing period for water service |
| 18 | Service charge: Monthly charge based upon the size of your water meter (if applicable) |
| 19 | Quantity charges: Measured in Ccf (hundred cubic feet) and separated by tier (if applicable) |
| 20 | WRAM charges or credits: The Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism (WRAM), used to ensure that Cal Water does not over- or under-collect fixed costs needed to operate the water system |
| 21 | CPUC Fee: The California Public Utilities Commission’s fee to cover its oversight. |
| 22 | Other charges and credits |
| 23 | Public Purpose Program fees |
| 24 | Subtotal for this service |
| 25 | Drought water budget: Summary of your current usage as it compares to your water budget |
| 26 | Water services detail: Graph of your consumption history for the past 13 months |
| 27 | Meter and reading information: Details of when your meter was read and what the reading was |
| 28 | Additional services detail: Insurance and other optional services, or city services |
What forms of payment does Cal Water accept?
Cal Water accepts the following forms of payment:
- Cash, checks, money orders, credit card payments made over the phone.
- Electronic payments made through banks or online services like those offered by Yahoo! and Microsoft.
- Payments made through Automatic Payment Service. Customers also have the ability to manage their accounts 24 hours per day, seven days per week, online through electronic bill presentment, payment, and document management. The online bill pay feature supports payments from your bank account or by using a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card, or Discover. Customers have the capability to setup their own recurring payment options and threshold payment limits.
What is the Customer Assistance Program (CAP)?
Cal Water offers a Customer Assistance Program (CAP — formerly LIRA) to customers who meet income guidelines. Qualifying customers receive a discount on their monthly service charge. You can visit the CAP page to see if you qualify and download an application form. If you live in a single-family residence, you can also apply online.
What should I do if my bill seems higher than usual?
See the High Bills page for more information and suggestions.
How do I turn off the water supply to my house in the event of a break in my plumbing or a repair?
You can interrupt the flow of water to your home by turning off your house valve. House valves are usually located beneath a faucet outside the home, most typically near the faucet for the garden hose. If you cannot find your house valve, please contact your local Customer Center for assistance.
Payment Mailing Address
California Water Service
P.O. Box 7229
San Francisco, CA 94120-7229
Automated Payment Number
(888) 598-9824
