American States Water Co (AWR) operates regulated water and electric utilities in California and a contracted services business that runs water and wastewater systems on U.S. military bases. Its main regulated utility, Golden State Water Company (GSWC), purchases, produces, distributes and sells water across 11 California counties and also provides wastewater collection and treatment in certain areas under California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulation. Its electric utility, Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES), distributes electricity in mountain communities in San Bernardino County, also under CPUC regulation. Through American States Utility Services (ASUS) and subsidiaries, AWR performs long-term operations, maintenance, and construction work for water and wastewater systems under U.S. government contracts.