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 5, 1998
included in Dominguez Services Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.


                                        /S/
                                   ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Los Angeles, California
February 5, 1999