| American States Water Company, through its principal subsidiary, Southern California Water Company (SCW), engages in the purchase, production, distribution, and sale of water. It also distributes electricity in one customer service area. SCW operates in 75 communities in 10 counties in the State of California and provides water service in 21 customer service areas. SCW also provides electric service to the City of Big Bear Lake and surrounding areas in San Bernardino County through its Bear Valley Electric Service division. As of March 31, 2005, it served 251,715 water customers and 22,675 electric customers. The company, through its other subsidiaries, served 12,645 customers located in the town of Fountain Hills, Arizona and a portion of the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, as of the above date. In addition, the company provides water and wastewater services, including billing and meter reading, water marketing, and the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems to various municipalities, the U.S. government, and private entities. American States Water Company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in San Dimas, California. |
