2. Background

Valencia Water Company (Valencia) is a public utility under the jurisdiction of this Commission, providing water service to approximately 29,000

customers in portions of Los Angeles County and the City of Santa Clarita. Valencia is indirectly controlled by various private partners and companies and is subject to affiliated interest transaction rules, as detailed in Decision (D.) 07-09-026 and summarized in Appendix A to this decision. Valencia's principal place of business is located at 24631 Avenue Rockefeller, Valencia, California.