Form: S-8

Initial registration statement for securities to be offered to employees pursuant to employee benefit plans

May 11, 2001

EX 23.3

Published on May 11, 2001


Exhibit 23.3 Consent of Independent Public Accountants




As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated March 24, 2000
included in California Water Service Group's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2000 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.



ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Los Angeles, California
May 7, 2001



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