California Water Service : Cal Water Completes Water Infrastructure Upgrade on Wilson Road to Support Bakersfield Residents

Cal Water Completes Water Infrastructure Upgrade on Wilson Road to Support Bakersfield Residents

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November 10, 2020 at 8:00 AM PST

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - California Water Service (Cal Water) is committed to ensuring critical infrastructure remains safe and reliable. To help fulfill that commitment, the company has completed a water infrastructure upgrade on Wilson Road in Bakersfield that will ensure customers and firefighters continue to have the water they need for their everyday and emergency needs.

The project, which began in July, included the installation of 820 feet of new 12-inch ductile iron water main and the reconnection of all existing fire hydrants and individual customer service connections. Installation took place on Wilson Road, from Larson Lane to Chandler Court.

'This important infrastructure upgrade will ensure our customers in Bakersfield continue to have a reliable supply of safe, high-quality water for their drinking, cooking, handwashing, and other household needs, both now and for generations to come. Additionally, it will help first responders protect the community in an emergency,' said District Manager Tammy Johnson. 'As essential service workers, Cal Water's employees are committed to our promise to deliver quality, service, and value to the residents and businesses we serve.'

Following installation, crews conducted water quality testing before connecting existing individual customer service lines to the new water main. Crews also restored all streets, sod, and landscaping impacted by the construction.

Cal Water serves approximately 282,200 people through 71,900 service connections in its system and another 148,000 people through an operations and maintenance contract with the City of Bakersfield. Company-wide, Cal Water serves about two million people through 486,900 service connections in California. The utility has provided water service in the area since 1926. Additional information may be obtained online at www.calwater.com.