Spring 2025 Updates
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For updates about Bear Lake, summer repairs, and more click here.
Lake Alpine Water Company (LAWC)
A privately owned Class D water utility serving Bear Valley, California in Alpine County. LAWC is dedicated to being the best Class D water company in California by providing drinking water of the highest quality and knowledgeable and friendly customer service. Read More →
Recent News and Updates
2024 Water Quality Report
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The annual water quality report for 2024 is available here. It will be mailed with the April invoices and will be emailed to all customers that receive e-bills. If you have any questions about the report, please email me at info@lakealpinewater.com.
Lead service line inventory available.
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Hello, here is a customer notice about the status of the initial lead service line inventory completed in October 2024. The remainder of unknown lines will be field verified by August 31, 2025.
Customer Updates for 2024
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Summer projects completed, details about the rate increase application to the CPUC, Winter reminders and more, click here.
Notice of Public Hearing for Rate Increase
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A public hearing has been scheduled for customers of Lake Alpine Water regarding its application to the California Public Utilities Commission to increase service rates.
In March 2024, Lake Alpine Water Company (LAWC) filed for authorization from the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) through Advice Letter 142 to increase the water service charge by 11.1%.
The last general rate increase became effective October 11, 2018, by Resolution W-5175. The rates were subsequently adjusted in 2020, 2022, and 2023 by the Consumer Price Index.
Monthly Residential Changes
Quantity Rate: Present Rates Proposed Rates
All usage per 100 cu.ft. (CCF) $ 9.08 $ 10.90
Residential Service Charge: Present Rates Proposed Rates
For 5/8x3/4-inch meter $ 99.63 $ 110.69
For 1- inch meter $ 249.06 $ 276.72
Summary
The Annual Service Charge is applicable to all metered services regardless of water use. The quantity rate is multiplied by metered water used and added to the service charge. All customers also pay the Safe Drinking Water State Fund surcharge, currently $24.07 per month per residence. This surcharge will expire in 2028. The Commission regulatory oversight fee is 0.07% of all these charges.
The average bill for a metered residential customer consuming 2.0 CCF per month would increase from $142.85 to $157.65, or 10.4%.
Public Hearing
Lake Alpine Water Company and the California Public Utilities Commission will host a public hearing on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Cathedral Lounge in the Bear Valley Lodge. This is an opportunity to ask questions about your water service and to discuss the rate request with the commission.