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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