EXHIBIT 23.01

                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated February 16, 2001
included in American States Water Company'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
November 14, 2001