California Water Service Nears Completion of Kern River Valley Water Infrastructure Upgrade

LAKE ISABELLA, Calif.—California Water Service (Cal Water) is nearing completion on a water infrastructure upgrade that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection in Wofford Heights. Crews are rebuilding a pump station and outfitting it with a new electrical panelboard, which will help keep water flowing in the event of a power outage.

“Infrastructure improvements like this help Cal Water maintain a reliable water supply for both our customers’ everyday needs and firefighters’ emergency needs,” said Kellen Boyce, Kern River Valley Operations Manager.

This 12-month-long project is in its final phase of construction, with crews installing a new unit that helps pump operators monitor the pump station 24/7 and provide an immediate response in the event of emergencies. In the event of a power outage, crews are working to install a new panelboard to enable Cal Water to connect to a mobile generator and provide power to the station and keep water flowing.

Active work will resume at the end of February, just east of Wofford Boulevard/Highway 155. Crews will be working Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The project is expected to be completed in mid-March 2025, weather permitting.

About California Water Service

California Water Service provides high-quality, reliable water utility services to about 5,200 people through 4,200 service connections in the Kern River Valley, and more than 2 million people statewide through 497,700 service connections. Cal Water’s purpose is to enhance the quality of life for customers and communities. To do so, it invests responsibly in water and wastewater infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and community well-being. The company’s 1,100+ employees live by a set of strong core values and share a commitment to protecting the planet, caring for people, and operating with the utmost integrity. The utility has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” and the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek, a Top Workplace, and a Great Place to Work®. More information is available at www.calwater.com.

Released January 31, 2025