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Exhibit 10.12C  

 
  CONSULTING AGREEMENT    
    

        This Consulting Agreement ("Consulting Agreement") between James C. Wisener ("Consultant") and Southwest Water Company ("Company") is entered into effective as of
December 24, 2004 ("Effective Date"). Company and Consultant are each a Party and collectively are the "Parties". 

RECITALS:  

        A.    Company
desires to sell all of the stock of Southwest Water Billing Solutions, Inc., formerly known as Master Tek International, Inc. ("SWBSI"), to a
suitable buyer upon terms conditions, and a purchase price that it determines are in the best interest of Company. The sale of the stock of SWBSI is referred to in the Consulting Agreement as the
"Transaction". 

        B.    Company
desires to engage Consultant to assist with the Transaction, including identifying a buyer, assisting in due diligence and with negotiations and maintaining
operations of SWBSI pending the Transaction. 

        C.    Consultant
has previously served as President of SWBSI and therefore has knowledge and experience in its operations that would be helpful to Company in the Transaction
and in the interim period until a Transaction closes or the operations are relocated to Texas. 

        D.    The
Parties hope that a suitable buyer will be identified within 60 to 90 days of the Effective Date and that a Transaction would close in March or April, 2005. If
it becomes apparent to Company that a Transaction will not be accomplished in the first or second quarter of calendar year 2005, it is Company's present intention to relocate the majority of SWBSI
operations from Colorado to Texas. 

        E.    Company
desires to retain the services of Consultant, and Consultant desires to provide services to Company upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Consulting
Agreement. Therefore, in consideration of the promises and of the covenants and agreements, the Parties agree as follows: 

        1.    Term of Consulting Agreement.    The term of this Consulting Agreement begins on the
Effective Date and will continue for a period of 10 months, unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of Section 6 of this Consulting Agreement ("Term"). 

        2.    Services.    Consultant will provide the services to the best of his abilities to
accomplish a closing of the Transaction, including the following (collectively, the "Services"): (a) assist in identifying buyer(s); (b) assist in the negotiation of terms favorable to
Company; (c) coordinate due diligence to be produced to potential buyer(s); (c) oversee operations pending the Transaction to maintain value of SWBSI pending Transaction;
(d) relocate operations to Texas if Company determines in good faith by March 31, 2005, that a Transaction is not likely to be accomplished in the first or second quarter of Calendar
year 2005; any other related tasks reasonably requested by Company. 

        3.    Nature of Engagement and Relationship of the Parties.    

        3.1.      The
Parties agree that the Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, broker, dealer, joint venturer or partner of Company or
SWBSI. Nothing in this Consulting Agreement shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the relationship of employer and employee between Company and Consultant or SWBSI and
Consultant. Consultant is not eligible for any benefit available to employees of Company or SWBSI, including workers compensation insurance, state disability insurance, unemployment insurance, group
health and life insurance, vacation pay, sick pay, severance pay, bonus plan, or any other plan, except that the stock options previously issued to Consultant and existing under the Southwest Water
Company Second Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan ("Plan") will continue to vest through 

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April 1,
2005, pursuant to Section 1.19 of the Plan. Consultant and Company intend that Consultant is not an employee for state or federal tax purposes. 

        3.2.      Consultant
will carry the title of "President" of SWBSI. Notwithstanding any rights that may generally be associated with the title, the Parties agree
that Consultant does not have the authority to
enter into or execute any agreement on behalf of Company or SWBSI, to incur any liability or indebtedness of any kind or nature in the name of or on behalf of Company or SWBSI, or to otherwise bind
Company or SWBSI in any manner except with prior written approval (including e-mail). Consultant represents and warrants that he will not hold himself out as having any such authority.
Consultant is not authorized to make management decisions for Company or SWBSI but may make recommendations on operations to Company. In performing the Services, Consultant will report to the
President of Company and will obtain any required approvals from Company's Chief Executive Officer, President or Vice President of Finance. 

        3.3.      Consultant
represents and warrants that he has the special skill and professional competence, expertise and experience to undertake the obligations
imposed by this Consulting Agreement. Consultant agrees that he will perform in a diligent, efficient, competent, and skillful manner commensurate with the highest standards of his profession, and
that he will devote such time as is necessary to perform the Services undertaken pursuant to this Consulting Agreement. Consultant agrees to comply with the federal, state, and local laws and
regulations relating to Consultant's performance under this Consulting Agreement. 

        3.4.      The
right to accept any potential buyer, terms or Transaction that Consultant may identify or recommend is vested solely in Company. Consultant is not and
shall not be deemed as a third party beneficiary of any Transaction or stock purchase agreement. 

        4.        Compensation for Services.    

        4.1.      Company
will pay Consultant a monthly fee for Services rendered during the Term at a rate of $27,500 per month ("Monthly Fee"). 

        4.2.      In
addition to the Monthly Fee, in the event a Transaction closes during the Term and Consultant has provided or in good faith otherwise made his Services
available through the date of closing of the Transaction ("Commission Eligible Transaction"), Consultant will receive a commission in the gross amount of $250,000 ("Commission"). No Commission is due
to Consultant unless and until the purchase price due upon closing of the Commission Eligible Transaction is paid by buyer. The Commission will be paid within 10 business days following the later of
the closing of the Transaction and the receipt of payment of the purchase price from the buyer. 

        4.3.      In
addition to the Monthly Fee and the Commission, if the purchase price of a Commission Eligible Transaction exceeds $15 million, Company will pay
Consultant a commission of 10% on the amount of the purchase price that exceeds $15 million ("Success Commission"). For this purpose, "Purchase Price" means with respect to any Commission
Eligible Transaction, the aggregate proceeds to Company in the form of cash at the closing of the Transaction, plus, without duplication, the amount of payments in respect of deferred payment
obligations in the form of cash (other than the portion of any such deferred payment constituting interest). For the purposes of this Agreement, cash includes the cash proceeds received by Company
from the sale or other disposition by Company of any securities received upon the closing of a Commission Eligible Transaction. In calculating a Success Commission, the purchase price will be reduced
by the aggregate amounts subject to adjustment, refund or otherwise, until the amount of any adjustment, if any, is known and resolved by Company. A Success Commission will only be paid on monies
actually received by Company. 

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        4.4.      The
Monthly Fee is intended to compensate Consultant for costs and expenses and Company will not pay any additional amounts to Consultant for costs or
expenses incurred related to the Consulting Agreement. 

        4.5.      Company
will make payment of the Monthly Fee to Consultant within thirty (30) days after receipt of an invoice and a statement of Services rendered
during that month. 

        4.6.      The
Consultant is responsible for paying all required state and federal taxes and will maintain his own records of earnings and will make payments and
reports to the proper governmental agencies as required by law. Company will Issue a 1099 to the Consultant. 

        5.    Covenant of Confidentiality and Related Matters.    

        5.1.      Except
as necessary to perform his Services and solely for the benefit of Company or SWBSI ("Permitted Purpose"), Consultant agrees that during and after
the Term, he will not to disclose, directly or indirectly, to anyone, or to use or let others use, for any purpose whatsoever, any Confidential Information acquired from Company or SWBSI. Permitted
Purpose includes Consultant's reasonable responses to due diligence inquiries from prospective buyers who have entered into Non-Disclosure Agreements ("NDA"), in compliance with the NDAs.
Consultant may disclose Confidential Information only to such of Company's or SWBSI's prospective buyers who have signed an NDA, consultants, agents, representatives and advisors that have a need to
know for the Permitted Purpose. Consultant agrees to advise such persons of their obligations to maintain the not to use or disclose the Confidential Information except for a Permitted Purpose and to
take reasonable steps to ensure their compliance. Consultant will not use the Confidential Information for any purpose which might be directly or indirectly detrimental to Company or SWBSI. 

        5.2.      Subject
to Section 5.1, the term "Confidential Information" means and includes (a) confidential or secret records, data, processes, methods,
procedures, techniques, plans, machinery, devices, appliances, tools, improvements, computer programs, discoveries, Inventions, shop rights, products, or trade secrets relating to the current or
foreseeable business or activities of the Company and SWBSI; (b) any mailing lists, customer lists, supplier lists, or other information relating to the customers or suppliers of the Company
and SWBSI, except such lists or other information as are generally known to the public or in the industry; or (c) pricing policy, bid amount, bid strategy, rate structure, personnel policy,
method or practice of obtaining or doing business by the Company and SWBSI or any Affiliate of either, or any other confidential or secret aspects of the current or foreseeable business or activities
of the Company and SWBSI. Notwithstanding the above, Company and Consultant agree that Consultant: (a) may be a candidate for employment with a prospective buyer, (b) will disclose his
status as a consultant rather than an employee of Company or SWBSI; and (c) may disclose his availability to be considered for employment if and when a Transaction would close. 

        6.    Termination of Consulting Engagement.    Notwithstanding anything contained in this
Consulting Agreement to the contrary, this Consulting Agreement shall terminate upon the occurrence of the earliest of the following events; 

        6.1.      The
Term will expire and the Consulting Agreement will terminate immediately upon the closing of a Transaction. Following the termination, Consultant's
obligation to provide Services will end; however, in addition to any other payments due to Consultant, Company will accelerate and promptly pay to Consultant the remaining Monthly Fees that would have
been paid after the termination had the Consulting Agreement continued through a l0-month Term. 

        6.2.      The
Term will expire and the Consulting Agreement will terminate immediately following the relocation of operations to Texas (in the event that operations
were relocated because no Transaction closed before the relocation). Following the relocation, Consultant's 

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obligation
to provide Services will end; however, in addition to any other payments due to Consultant, Company will accelerate and promptly pay to Consultant the remaining Monthly Fees that would have
been paid after the termination had the Consulting Agreement continued through a 10-month Term. 

        6.3.      The
Term will expire and the Consulting Agreement will terminate on June 30, 2005 if there is no Transaction pending on that date and the
relocation has been completed or the failure to relocate was not caused by Consultant. For termination under this subsection, Consultant's obligation to provide services will end on June 30,
2005; however, in addition to any other payments due, Company will accelerate and promptly pay to Consultant the remaining Monthly Fees that would have been paid after the termination had the
Consulting Agreement continued through a 10-month Term. 

        6.4.      This
Consulting Agreement will terminate immediately upon the bankruptcy, receivership or dissolution of either Party or the cessation of business by
Company. 

        6.5.      The
Term will expire and the Consulting Agreement will terminate upon Company terminating Consultant's engagement for "Cause." For this purpose, "Cause"
will be determined by Company in good faith and means: (a) Consultant's commission or conviction of an act involving dishonesty, fraud, embezzlement, moral turpitude, securities laws
violations, or theft or a felony of any type; (b) a material violation of any policy of the Company or SWBSI relating to ethical business conduct, fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest
improper use or disclosure of Confidential Information or trade secrets of Company or SWBSI; and (c) any substantial failure or refusal to perform, or breach of this Consulting Agreement.
Company will provide Consultant with written notice of the basis of any termination for cause and will provide Consultant a reasonable opportunity to cure any defects if the termination is based on
Section 6.5(c). 

        6.6.      This
Consulting Agreement will terminate upon the expiration of the Term. 

        6.7.      This
Consulting Agreement will terminate immediately and no payments under this Consulting Agreement will be owed and payable to Consultant (including
Monthly Fees, Commission or Success Commission) if he revokes the Separation Agreement and General Release ("Release"), dated as of December 23, 2004, prior to the prior to the expiration of
the Revocation Period (as that term is defined in the Release). 

        6.8.      Consultant
will not be entitled to a Commission or Success Commission for any Transaction that is closed after the Term or the termination of the
Consulting Agreement pursuant to this Section. Company agrees that it will not delay a closing for the purpose of avoiding the payment of a Commission or Success Commission. 

        6.9.      The
Parties understand that each of the covenants contained in Section 5 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Consulting Agreement. 

        7.    General Provisions.    

        7.1.        No Conflict.    The Consultant warrants that he is not under any obligation that is inconsistent
or in conflict with this Consulting Agreement or that would prevent, limit or impair the performance of his obligations under this Consulting Agreement. 

        7.2.        Further Acts.    Each Party agrees to perform any further acts and execute and delivery any
further documents that may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions and intent of this Consulting Agreement. 

        7.3.        Indemnification.    Company agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities or expenses (including attorney's fees) which may arise, in whole or in part, out of a material breach by Company of its obligations under this 

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Agreement.
Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Company from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities or expenses (including attorney's fees) which may arise, in whole
or in part, out of a material breach by Consultant of his obligations under this Agreement. In addition, Company shall indemnify, defend and hold Consultant harmless from any and all liability, loss,
damage, cost or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by Consultant in defending or responding to any claim arising out of or related to the Transaction except to the extent that
such claim arises out of the willful misconduct or gross negligence of Consultant. Likewise, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold Company harmless from any and all liability, loss, damage, cost
or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by Company in defending or responding to any claim arising out of or related to the Transaction if the claims arise out of or are related to
the Consultant's willful misconduct or gross negligence. 

        7.4.        Notices.    Any notice or other communication provided for in this Consulting Agreement shall be
in writing and addressed to Company and Consultant at the address listed in this Section, or at such other address as either party may from time to time designate in writing. Any notice or
communication that is addressed as provided in this Section shall be deemed given (a) upon delivery, if delivered personally or via certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or
(b) on the first business day of the receiving party after the transmission if by facsimile or after the timely delivery to the courier, if delivered by overnight courier. Other methods of
delivery will be acceptable upon proof of receipt by the receiving Party. 

	 	To Company:	 	Southwest Water Company

624 South Grand Avenue, Suite 2900

Los Angeles, CA 90017

Attention: President, Southwest Water Company or

CEO, Southwest Water Company

Facsimile No.: (213) 929-1889
	

 	

To Consultant:	
 	

James C. Wisener

2810 Hidden Hills Way

Corona, CA 92882

Facsimile No.                         

        7.5.        Amendments and Waivers.    No amendment or modification of this Consulting Agreement will be
effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Parties. No waiver will be binding unless it is in writing and signed by the Party making the waiver. No waiver of any of the provisions of this
Consulting Agreement will be deemed, or will constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor will any waiver constitute a continuing waiver. 

        7.6.        Confidentiality.    Consultant agrees to keep the circumstances and terms of this Consulting
Agreement in strict confidence, unless and only to the extent that he has been authorized in writing by the Company to make such disclosure or unless compelled by law or Court Order. It will not be a
violation of this Consulting Agreement for Consultant to disclose this Consulting Agreement or its terms to his lawyers, spouse, accountants, or income tax preparers. To the extent Consultant does
disclose any of the terms of this Consulting Agreement in accordance with this paragraph, he agrees to require, and warrants that any person receiving this information will maintain its
confidentiality. This Consulting Agreement may be used as evidence to any subsequent proceeding alleging a breach of this Consulting Agreement. 

        7.7.        Assignment.    This Consulting Agreement is personal to Consultant and is not assignable, in
whole or in part, by Consultant for any reason. This Consulting Agreement will bind Consultant and Company, and their successors, assigns, beneficiaries, survivors, executors, administrators and
transferees. 

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        7.8.        Section and Other Headings.    Section and other headings have been inserted for reference and
convenience only and are not a part of this Consulting Agreement. 

        7.9.        Severability.    If any portion of this Consulting Agreement is void or deemed unenforceable for
any reason, the unenforceable portion will be deemed severed from the remaining portions of this Consulting Agreement, which will otherwise remain in full force. 

        7.10.        Multiple Counterparts.    This Consulting Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. Faxed or electronically delivered executed copies will be effective and
binding. 

        7.11.        Representation by Counsel: Interpretation.    Company and Consultant each acknowledge the
opportunity to be represented by counsel in connection with this Consulting Agreement and the matters contemplated by this Consulting Agreement. Accordingly, any rule of law or decision that would
require interpretation of any claimed ambiguities in this Consulting Agreement against the party that drafted it has no application and is expressly waived. The term "including" and its variations are
always used in the non-restrictive sense (as if followed by a phrase such as "but not limited to"). When a singular is used, the same shall include the plural, and the masculine, feminine
and neuter genders shall each include the others when required by the context. The provisions of this Consulting Agreement shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to affect the intent of the
Parties. 

        7.12.        Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Venue.    This Consulting Agreement will be governed and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without applying California conflict of law rules. Each Party consents to submit to personal jurisdiction and to venue for any legal
proceeding in Los Angeles, California. 

        7.13.        Mediation.    Before either party may initiate any suit, arbitration or other proceeding the
parties pledge to attempt first to resolve the controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Consulting Agreement ("Dispute") by mediation before a mutually acceptable mediator within
30 days after either party first gives notice of mediation. Mediation shall be conducted in Los Angeles, California and shall be conducted and completed within 60 days following the date
either party first gives notice of mediation. The fees and expenses of the mediator shall be shared equally by the parties. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, expert or counsel for any
party with respect to the Dispute and any related matter. Mediation is a compromise negotiation and shall constitute privileged communications. The entire mediation process shall be confidential and
the conduct, statements, promises, offers, views and opinions of the mediator and the parties shall not be discoverable or admissible in any legal proceeding for any purpose; provided, however, that
evidence which is otherwise discoverable or admissible shall not be excluded from discovery or admission as a result of its use in the mediation. 

        7.14.        Attorneys' Fees.    In any action at law (including arbitration proceedings), or in equity to
enforce or construe any provisions or rights under this Consulting Agreement, or to enforce and arbitration award,
the unsuccessful Party, as determined by a court or arbitrator, will pay the successful Party all costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred. 

        7.15.        Waiver of Jury Trial.    Each Party acknowledges that by executing this Consulting Agreement,
the Party waives any rights he or it may have to a trial by jury. 

        7.16.        Entire Agreement.    This Consulting Agreement supersedes any agreements, either oral or
written, between the Parties with respect to Consultant rendering Services for Company or SWBSI, including Letter Agreement between Consultant and Company dated December 15, 2004. The Parties
acknowledge that this Consulting Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties and that in executing this Consulting Agreement, they are not relying upon any 

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representation
or statement not set forth in this Consulting Agreement with regard to the subject matter, basis, or effect of this Consulting Agreement. 

        Consultant
and Company, by their signatures below voluntarily enter into this Consulting Agreement on the terms set forth above with the intent to be legally bound. 

"CONSULTANT"

	/s/  JAMES C. WISENER      
 JAMES C. WISENER	 	DATE: December 22, 2004
	 	 	 
	SOUTHWEST WATER COMPANY	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	/s/  PETER J. MOERBEEK      
	 	DATE: December 23, 2004
	By:  Peter J. Moerbeek

Its:  President & COO	 	 

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Exhibit 10.15  

 
 

AMENDMENT NO. 1
  TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT    
    

        This Amendment No. 1 (the "Amendment") dated as of October 14, 2004 is between Bank of America, N.A. (the "Bank") and Southwest Water Company, a
Delaware corporation (the "Borrower"). 

RECITALS  

        A.    The
Bank and the Borrower entered into a certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of July 7, 2004 (the "Agreement"). 

        B.    The
Bank and the Borrower desire to amend the Agreement. 

AGREEMENT  

        1.    Definitions.    Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Amendment shall have the meaning given to them in
the Agreement. 

        2.    Amendments.    The Agreement is hereby amended as follows: 

        2.1    A
defined term is added to Section 1.01, to provide as follows: 

"'Additional
Revolving Commitment Maturity Date'.    The earlier to occur of September 30, 2006 or the date of the closing of NMUI's (as defined hereinafter) placement of $12,000,000
of first mortgage bonds, currently anticipated to transpire by October 31, 2004." 

        2.2    The
defined term "Maturity Date," set forth in Section 1.01 is eliminated in its entirety, and is replaced with the following defined term, to be added to
Section 1.01: 

"'Revolving
Commitment Maturity Date': September 30, 2006." 

        2.3    The
defined term, "Maturity Date," is eliminated from Section 2.01(a), and is replaced, in both instances in which it appears, with the defined term, "Revolving
Commitment Maturity Date." 

        All
other language in Section 2.01(a) remains unchanged. 

        2.4    The
defined term, "Maturity Date," is eliminated from Section 2.01(e), and is replaced with the defined term, "Revolving Commitment Maturity Date." 

All
other language in Section 2.01(e) remains unchanged. 

        2.5    The
defined term, "Maturity Date," is eliminated from Section 2.02, and is replaced, in both instances in which it appears, with the defined term, "Revolving
Commitment Maturity Date." 

All
other language in Section 2.02 remains unchanged. 

        2.6    The
defined term, "Maturity Date," is eliminated from Section 2.06(a), and is replaced, in both instances in which it appears, with the defined term, "Additional
Revolving Commitment Maturity Date." 

All
other language in Section 2.06(a) remains unchanged. 

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        2.7    The
defined term, "Maturity Date," is eliminated from Section 2.07, and is replaced, in both instances in which it appears, with the defined term, "Additional
Revolving Commitment Maturity Date." 

All
other language in Section 2.07 remains unchanged. 

        2.8    The
$20,000,000 Revolving Note attached as Exhibit A to the Agreement, and defined in Section 2.01(d) thereof, shall be replaced by the Amended Revolving
Note attached as Exhibit 1 hereto. 

        2.9    The
$15,000,000 Revolving Note attached as Exhibit B to the Agreement, and defined in Section 2.06(d) thereof, shall be replaced by the Amended Additional
Revolving Note attached as Exhibit 2 hereto. 

        2.10    Section 6.01(i) is
amended to add the following language at the conclusion thereof: 

"Notwithstanding
the foregoing provisions of this Section 6.01(i), Borrower shall be permitted to utilize for its general corporate purposes, one hundred percent (100%) of the net proceeds of
Suburban's $15,000,000 private placement of first mortgage bonds." 

All
other language in Section 6.01(i) remains unchanged. 

        2.11    Schedule 6.02(e)
attached to the Agreement is replaced in its entirety with Amended Schedule 6.02(e), attached hereto as Exhibit 3. 

        2.12    Section 6.02(e)(vi) is
amended to add the following language at the conclusion thereof: 

"Notwithstanding
the foregoing provisions of this Section 6.02(e)(vi), for the time period ending November 30, 2004 only, the sum of
$40,500,000 identified in subsection (vi) of this Section 6.02(e), shall be increased to $44,500,000." 

All
other language in Section 6.02(e)(vi) remains unchanged. 

        2.13    Section 6.02(g)(ii) is
amended to add the following language as the penultimate sentence thereof: 

"For
fiscal year 2004 only, however, Borrower may make Permitted Acquisitions such that the aggregate consideration paid or payable by Borrower and its
Subsidiaries in connection with all Permitted Acquisitions shall not exceed $10,200,000." 

All
other language in Section 6.02(g)(ii) remains unchanged. 

        3.    Representations and Warranties.    When the Borrower signs this Amendment, the Borrower represents and warrants
to the Bank that: (a) there is no event which is, or with notice or lapse of time or both would be, a default under the Agreement except those events, if any, that have been disclosed in
writing to the Bank or waived in writing by the Bank, (b) the representations and warranties in the Agreement are true as of the date of this Amendment as if made on the date of this Amendment,
and (c) this Amendment does not conflict with any law, agreement, or obligation by which the Borrower is bound. 

        4.    Conditions.    This Amendment will be effective when the Bank receives in form and content acceptable to the
Bank, this Amendment, duly executed by Borrower. 

        5.    Effect of Amendment.    Except as provided in this Amendment, all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect. 

        6.    Counterparts.    This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed
an original, but all such counterparts together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. 

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        This
Amendment is executed as of the date stated at the beginning of this Amendment. 

	BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.	 	SOUTHWEST WATER COMPANY
	

    	

 	

 	
 	

 	

 	

 
	By:	/s/  [ILLEGIBLE]      
	 	By:	/s/  RICHARD SHIELDS      

	Name:	[ILLEGIBLE]
	 	Name:	Approved: Richard Shields

	Title:	SVP
	 	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

	

Address:	
 	

Address:
	

Bank of America

675 Anton Boulevard, 2nd Floor

Costa Mesa, California 92626

Attention: Jamie L. Freeman

Title: Vice President

Facsimile: (714) 850-6586	
 	

One Wilshire Building

624 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 2900

Los Angeles, California 90017

Attention: Richard J. Shields

Chief Financial Officer

Facsimile: (213) 929-1888

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"EXHIBIT 3"  

AMENDED
SCHEDULE 6.02(c)—OTHER SECURED DEBT 

Secured
bank debt not to exceed $10,000,000, and other secured debt not to exceed $55,000,000. 

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EXHIBIT 1    
    

AMENDED
REVOLVING NOTE 

	$20,000,000	 	October 14, 2004

        FOR
VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned SOUTHWEST WATER COMPANY, a Delaware corporation ("Borrower") promises to pay to the order of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. ("Bank") at its office at 675 Anton
Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Costa Mesa, California 92626, or at such other place as the holder hereof may designate, in lawful money of the United States of America and in immediately
available funds, the principal sum of Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000), or so much thereof as may be advanced and be outstanding, with interest thereon, to be computed on each advance from the
date of its disbursement (computed on the basis of a 360-day year and actual days elapsed, which results in more interest than if a 365- day year were used) at a rate per annum
equal to the applicable LIBOR Rate plus one and one-quarter percent (1.25%) or the Prime Rate minus one-quarter of one percent (0.25%) with respect to all principal sums of
less than Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000). When the aggregate principal sums outstanding are equal to or greater than Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000), the interest thereon shall be
computed at a rate per annum equal to the applicable LIBOR Rate plus one and one-half percent (1.50%) or the Prime Rate with respect to the entire principal sums outstanding (to be
computed on each advance from the date of its disbursement). When interest is determined in relation to the Prime Rate, each change in the rate of interest hereunder shall become effective on the
opening of business on the day specified in the public announcement of a change in Bank's Prime Rate. With respect to each LIBOR option selected hereunder, Bank is hereby authorized to note the date,
principal amount, interest rate and applicable LIBOR Rate Term thereto and any payments made thereon on Bank's books and records (either manually or by electronic entry) and/or on any schedule
attached to this Note, which notations shall be prima facie evidence of the accuracy of the information noted. 

A.    DEFINITIONS:    

        Capitalized
terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given such terms in the Credit Agreement referred to below. As used herein, the following terms shall have
the meanings set forth after each: 

        1.     "Agreement"
means that certain Credit Agreement between Borrower and Bank dated as of October 6, 2003, as amended from time to time, including, without limitation,
those terms relating to arbitration of disputes. 

        2.     "Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement" means that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement entered into between Borrower and Bank on or about July 7, 2004,
as amended from time to time. 

        3.     "Business
Day" means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or any other day designated as a holiday under Federal or California statute or regulation, or for amounts bearing
interest based on the LIBOR Rate, any Business Day is any day except a Saturday, Sunday or any other day designated as a holiday under Federal or California statute or regulation on which dealings in
Dollar deposits are conducted by and among banks in the Designated LIBOR Market. 

        4.     "Designated
LIBOR Market" means the regular established market located in London by and among banks for the solicitation, offer and acceptance of Dollar deposits in such
banks. 

        5.     "Dollars"
means United States of America dollars. 

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        6.     "LIBOR
Rate" means the interest rate determined by the following formula, rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest 1/100 of one percent. (All amounts in the
calculation will be determined by Bank as of the first day of the interest period.) 

	LIBOR Rate =	 	LIBOR	 	Base	 	Rate
	 	 	

	 	 	(1.00 - Reserve Percentage)	 	 	 	 

        (a)   "LIBOR
Base Rate" means, with respect to any Revolving Loan to be made by Bank which is to bear interest in relation to the LIBOR Rate, the interest rate per annum
(rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest 1/100th of 1%) at which deposits in Dollars are offered by Bank through its London Banking Center, London, Great Britain to prime banks in
the Designated LIBOR Market on the first day of the applicable LIBOR Rate Term in an aggregate amount approximately equal to the amount of the Revolving Loan to be made by Bank and for a period of
time comparable to the number of days in the applicable LIBOR Rate Term. The determination of the LIBOR Base Rate by Bank shall be conclusive in the absence of manifest error. 

        (b)   "Reserve
Percentage" means, with respect to any Revolving Loan to be made by Bank which is to bear interest in relation to the LIBOR Rate, the maximum reserve percentage
(expressed as a decimal, rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest 1/100 of one percent) in effect on the date the LIBOR Base Rate for the Revolving Loan is determined (whether or not such reserve
percentage is applicable to Bank) under regulations issued from time to time by the Federal Reserve Board for determining the maximum reserve requirement
(including any emergency, supplemental or other marginal reserve requirement) with respect to eurocurrency funding (currently referred to as
"eurocurrency liabilities") having a term comparable to the LIBOR Rate Term for such Revolving Loan. The determination by Bank of any applicable Reserve Percentage shall be conclusive in the absence
of manifest error. 

        7.     "LIBOR
Rate Portion" means a portion of the principal amount outstanding under this Note which is bearing interest at a rate related to LIBOR. No LIBOR Rate Portion shall
be less than Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000). 

        8.     "LIBOR
Rate Term" means a period commencing on a Business Day and continuing for one (1) month, two (2) months, three (3) months, six
(6) months or twelve (12) months, as designated by Borrower, during which all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance of this Note bears interest determined in relation to
Bank's LIBOR; provided however, that no LIBOR Rate Term shall extend beyond the scheduled maturity date hereof. The last day of the interest period will be determined by Bank using the Designated
LIBOR Market. If any LIBOR Rate Term would end on a day which is not a Business Day, then such LIBOR Rate Term shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day. 

        9.     "Prime
Rate" means the rate of interest publicly announced from time to time by the Bank as its Prime Rate. The Prime Rate is set by the Bank based on various factors,
including the Bank's costs and desired return, general economic conditions and other factors, and is used as a reference point for pricing some loans. The Bank may price loans to its customers at,
above or below the Prime Rate. Any change in the Prime Rate will take effect at the opening of business on the day specified in the public announcement of a change in the Bank's Prime Rate. 

B.    INTEREST:    

        1.    Payment of Interest.    Interest accrued on this Note shall be payable on the fifteenth (15th) day
of each month for the prior month or portion thereof, commencing June 15, 2004. 

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        2.    Selection of Interest Rate Options.    At any time any portion of this Note bears interest determined in
relation to the LIBOR Rate, it may be continued by Borrower at the end of the LIBOR Rate Term applicable thereto so that all or a portion thereof bears interest determined in relation to the Prime
Rate or in relation to the LIBOR Rate for a new LIBOR Rate Term designated by Borrower. At any time any portion of this Note bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate, Borrower may
convert all or a portion thereof so that it bears interest determined in relation to the LIBOR Rate for a LIBOR Rate Term designated by Borrower. At the time each advance is requested hereunder or
Borrower wishes to select the LIBOR option for all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance hereof, and at the end of each LIBOR Rate Term, Borrower shall give Bank notice specifying
(a) the interest rate option selected by Borrower, (b) the principal amount subject thereto, and (c) if the LIBOR option is selected, the length of the applicable LIBOR Rate Term.
Any such notice may be given by telephone so long as, with respect to each LIBOR selection, such notice is given to Bank prior to 10:00 a.m., California time, on the third Business Day prior to
the commencement of the LIBOR Rate Term and, with respect to each Prime Rate selection, such notice is given to Bank prior to 11:00 a.m., California time, on the day of the requested advance.
For each LIBOR option requested hereunder, Bank will quote the applicable LIBOR Rate to Borrower at approximately 10:00 a.m., California time, on the second Business Day prior to the LIBOR Rate
Term. If Borrower does not immediately accept the rate quoted by Bank, any subsequent acceptance by Borrower shall be subject to a re-determination by Bank of the applicable LIBOR Rate;
provided however, that if Borrower fails to accept any such rate by 11:00 a.m., California time, on the Business Day such quotation is given, then the quoted rate shall expire and Bank shall
have no obligation to permit a LIBOR option to be selected on such day. If no specific designation of interest is made at the time any advance is requested hereunder or at the end of any LIBOR Rate
Term, Borrower shall be deemed to have made a Prime Rate interest selection for such advance or the principal amount to which such LIBOR Rate Term applied. 

        3.    Additional LIBOR Provisions.    

        (a)   If
Bank at any time shall determine that for any reason adequate and reasonable means do not exist for ascertaining the LIBOR Rate, then Bank shall promptly give notice
thereof to Borrower. If such notice is given and until such notice has been withdrawn by Bank, then (i) no new LIBOR option may be selected by Borrower, and (ii) any portion of the
outstanding principal balance hereof which bears interest determined in relation to the LIBOR Rate, subsequent to the end of the LIBOR Rate Term applicable thereto, shall bear interest determined in
relation to the Prime Rate. 

        (b)   If
any law, treaty, rule, regulation or determination of a court or governmental authority or any change therein or in the interpretation or application thereof (each, a
"Change in Law") shall make it unlawful for Bank (i) to make LIBOR options available hereunder, or (ii) to maintain interest rates based on the LIBOR Rate, then in the former event, any
obligation of Bank to make available such unlawful LIBOR options shall immediately be cancelled, and in the latter event, any such unlawful LIBOR-based interest rates then outstanding shall be
converted, at Bank's option, so that interest on the portion of the outstanding principal balance subject thereto is determined in relation to the Prime Rate; provided however, that if any such Change
in Law shall permit any LIBOR-based interest rates to remain in effect until the expiration of the LIBOR Rate Term applicable thereto, then such permitted LIBOR-based interest rates shall continue in
effect until the expiration of such LIBOR Rate Term. Upon the occurrence of any of the foregoing events, Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand such amounts as may be necessary to
compensate Bank for any fines, fees, charges, penalties or other costs incurred or payable by Bank as a result thereof and which are attributable to any LIBOR options made available to Borrower
hereunder, and any reasonable allocation made by Bank among its operations shall be conclusive and binding upon Borrower. 

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        (c)   If
any Change in Law or compliance by Bank with any request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) from any central bank or other governmental authority
shall: 

          (i)  subject
Bank to any tax, duty or other charge with respect to any LIBOR options, or change the basis of taxation of payments to Bank of principal, interest, fees or any
other amount payable hereunder (except for changes, in the rate of tax on the overall net income of Bank); or 

         (ii)  impose,
modify or hold applicable any reserve, special deposit, compulsory loan or similar requirement against assets held by, deposits or other liabilities in or for
the account of advances or loans by, or any other acquisition of funds by any office of Bank; or 

        (iii)  impose
on Bank any other condition; and the result of any of the foregoing is to increase the cost to Bank of making, renewing or maintaining any LIBOR options
hereunder and/or to reduce any amount receivable by Bank in connection therewith, then in any such case, Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand such amounts as may be necessary to
compensate Bank for any additional
costs incurred by Bank and/or reductions in amounts received by Bank which are attributable to such LIBOR options. In determining which costs incurred by Bank and/or reductions in amounts received by
Bank are attributable to any LIBOR options made available to Borrower hereunder, any reasonable allocation made by Bank among its operations shall be conclusive and binding upon Borrower. 

        (d)   Bank
will have no obligation to accept an election of Borrower for the LIBOR option if any of the following described events has occurred and is continuing: 

          (i)  Dollar
deposits in the principal amount, and for periods equal to the LIBOR Rate Term, of any Revolving Loan which bears interest in relation to the LIBOR Rate are not
available in the Designated LIBOR Market; or 

         (ii)  an
Event of Default has occurred and is continuing; or 

        (iii)  the
LIBOR Rate does not accurately reflect the cost of any Revolving Loan which bears interest in relation to the LIBOR Rate. 

        4.    Default Interest.    During the continuance of an Event of Default, the outstanding principal balance of this
Note shall bear interest until paid in full at an increased rate per annum (computed on the basis of a 360-day year and actual days elapsed, which results in more interest than if a
365-day year were used) equal to two percent (2.00%) above the rate of interest from time to time applicable to this Note (the "Default Rate"). 

C.    BORROWING AND REPAYMENT:    

        1.    Loan and Repayment.    Borrower may from time to time during the term of this Note borrow, partially or wholly
repay its outstanding borrowings, and re-borrow, subject to all of the limitations, terms and conditions of this Note and of any document executed in connection with or governing this
Note, including the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement; provided however, that the total outstanding borrowings under this Note shall not at any time exceed the principal amount stated above. The
unpaid principal balance of this obligation at any time shall be the total amounts advanced hereunder by the holder hereof less the amount of principal payments made hereon by or for Borrower, which
balance may be endorsed hereon from time to time by the holder. The outstanding principal balance of this Note shall be due and payable in full on the "Revolving Commitment Maturity Date" (as defined
in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement as amended from time to time.) 

        2.    Advances.    Advances hereunder, to the total amount of the principal sum stated above, may be made by the
holder at the oral or written request of (a) Richard Shields, who is authorized to request advances and direct the disposition of any advances until written notice of the revocation of 

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such
authority is received by the holder at the office designated above, or (b) any person, with respect to advances deposited to the credit of any account of Borrower with the holder, which
advances, when so deposited, shall be conclusively presumed to have been made to or for the benefit of Borrower regardless of the fact that persons other than those authorized to request advances may
have authority to draw against such account. The holder shall have no obligation to determine whether any person requesting an advance is or has been authorized by Borrower. 

        3.    Application of Payments.    Each payment made on this Note shall be credited first, to any interest then due and
second, to the outstanding principal balance hereof. Unless instructed otherwise by Borrower, all payments credited to principal shall be applied first, to the outstanding principal balance of this
Note which bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate, if any, and second, to the outstanding principal balance of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to the LIBOR Rate,
with such payments applied to the oldest LIBOR Rate Term first. 

        4.    Prepayment.    

        (a)    Prime Rate.    Borrower may prepay principal on any portion of this Note which bears interest determined in
relation to the Prime Rate at any time, in any amount and without penalty. 

        (b)    LIBOR.    Each prepayment of a LIBOR Rate Portion shall be not less than $250,000 and shall be in an integral
multiple of $100,000, and Bank shall have received notice of each such prepayment on the date that is five (5) Business Days before the date of such prepayment (which notice shall identify the
date and amount of the prepayment). Each prepayment of a LIBOR Rate Portion, whether voluntary, by reason of acceleration or otherwise, will be accompanied by the amount of accrued interest on the
amount prepaid, and a prepayment fee as described below. A "prepayment" is a payment on a date earlier than the last day of the applicable LIBOR Rate Term. The prepayment fee shall be equal to the
amount (if any) by which: 

          (i)  the
additional interest which would have been payable during the applicable LIBOR Rate Term on the amount prepaid had it not been prepaid, exceeds 

         (ii)  the
interest which would have been recoverable by Bank by placing the amount prepaid on deposit in the domestic certificate of deposit market, the eurodollar deposit
market, or other appropriate
money market selected by Bank for a period starting on the date on which it was prepaid and ending on the last day of the applicable LIBOR Rate Term. 

Borrower
acknowledges that prepayment of such amount may result in Bank incurring additional costs, expenses and/or liabilities, and that it is difficult to ascertain the full extent of such costs,
expenses and/or liabilities. Borrower, therefore, agrees to pay the above-described prepayment fee and agrees that said amount represents a reasonable estimate of the prepayment costs, expenses and/or
liabilities of Bank. If Borrower fails to pay any prepayment fee when due, the amount of such prepayment fee shall thereafter bear interest until paid at a rate per annum two percent (2.00%) above the
Prime Rate in effect from time to time (computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed). 

D.    EVENTS OF DEFAULT:    

        This
Note is made pursuant to and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Any default in the payment or performance of any obligation under
this Note, or any defined event of default under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, shall constitute an "Event of Default" under this Note. 

E.    MISCELLANEOUS:    

        1.    Remedies.    Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the holder of this Note, at the holder's option,
without notice upon the occurrence of an Event of Default pursuant to Section 7.01(g) of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, and with notice upon the occurrence of any other 

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Event
of Default, may declare all sums of principal and interest outstanding hereunder to be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or notice of dishonor, all of which are
expressly waived by Borrower, and the obligation, if any, of the holder to extend any further credit hereunder shall immediately cease and terminate. Borrower shall pay to the holder immediately upon
demand the full amount of all payments, advances, charges, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees (to include outside counsel fees and all allocated costs of the holder's
in-house counsel), incurred by the holder in connection with the enforcement of the holder's rights and/or the collection of any amounts which become due to the holder under this Note, and
the prosecution or defense of any action in any way related to this Note, including without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, and including any of the foregoing incurred in connection
with any bankruptcy proceeding relating to Borrower. 

        2.    Obligations Joint and Several.    Should more than one person or entity sign this Note as a Borrower, the
obligations of each such Borrower shall be joint and several. 

        3.    Governing Law.    This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
California, except to the extent Bank has greater rights or remedies under Federal law, whether as a national bank or otherwise, in which case such choice of California law shall not be deemed to
deprive Bank of any such rights and remedies as may be available under Federal law. 

	 	 	"Borrower"
	

 	
 	

SOUTHWEST WATER COMPANY,

a Delaware corporation
	

    	
 	

 	

 	

 
	 	 	By:	/s/  RICHARD SHIELDS      

	 	 	Name:	Approved: Richard Shields

	 	 	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT 2    
    

AMENDED
ADDITIONAL REVOLVING NOTE 

	$15,000,000	 	October 14, 2004

        FOR
VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned SOUTHWEST WATER COMPANY, a Delaware corporation ("Borrower") promises to pay to the order of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. ("Bank") at its office at 675 Anton
Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Costa Mesa, California 92626, or at such other place as the holder hereof may designate, in lawful money of the United States of America and in immediately
available funds, the principal sum of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000), or so much thereof as may be advanced and be outstanding, with interest thereon, to be computed on each advance from the
date of its disbursement (computed on the basis of a 360-day year and actual days elapsed, which results in more interest than if a 365-day year were used) at a rate per annum
equal to the applicable LIBOR Rate plus two and one-half percent (2.5%) or the Prime Rate. When interest is determined in relation to the Prime Rate, each change in the rate of interest
hereunder shall become effective on the opening of business on the day specified in the public announcement of a change in Bank's Prime Rate. With respect to each LIBOR option selected hereunder, Bank
is hereby authorized to note the date, principal amount, interest rate and applicable LIBOR Rate Term thereto and any payments made thereon on Bank's books and records (either manually or by
electronic entry) and/or on any schedule attached to this Note, which notations shall be prima facie evidence of the accuracy of the information noted. 

A.    DEFINITIONS:    

        Capitalized
terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given such terms in the Credit Agreement referred to below. As used herein, the following terms shall have
the meanings set forth after each: 

        1.     "Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement" means that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement entered into between Borrower and Bank on or about July 7, 2004,
as amended from time to time. 

        2.     "Business
Day" means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or any other day designated as a holiday under Federal or California statute or regulation, or for amounts bearing
interest based on the LIBOR Rate, any Business Day is any day except a Saturday, Sunday or any other day designated as a holiday under Federal or California statute or regulation on which dealings in
Dollar deposits are conducted by and among banks in the Designated LIBOR Market. 

        3.     "Designated
LIBOR Market" means the regular established market located in London by and among banks for the solicitation, offer and acceptance of Dollar deposits in such
banks. 

        4.     "Dollars"
means United States of America dollars. 

        5.     "LIBOR
Rate" means the interest rate determined by the following formula, rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest 1/100 of one percent. (All amounts in the
calculation will be determined by Bank as of the first day of the interest period.) 

	LIBOR Rate =	 	LIBOR	 	Base	 	Rate
	 	 	

	 	 	(1.00 - Reserve Percentage)	 	 	 	 

        (a)   "LIBOR
Base Rate" means, with respect to any Additional Revolving Loan to be made by Bank which is to bear interest in relation to the LIBOR Rate, the interest rate per
annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest 1/100th of 1%) at which deposits in Dollars are offered by Bank through its London Banking Center, London, Great Britain to prime
banks in the Designated LIBOR Market on the first day of the applicable LIBOR Rate 

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Term
in an aggregate amount approximately equal to the amount of the Revolving Loan to be made by Bank and for a period of time comparable to the number of days in the applicable LIBOR Rate Term. The
determination of the LIBOR Base Rate by Bank shall be conclusive in the absence of manifest error. 

        (b)   "Reserve
Percentage" means, with respect to any Additional Revolving Loan to be made by Bank which is to bear interest in relation to the LIBOR Rate, the maximum reserve
percentage (expressed as a decimal, rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest 1/100 of one percent) in effect on the date the LIBOR Base Rate for the Revolving Loan is determined (whether or not
such reserve percentage is applicable to Bank) under regulations issued from time to time by the Federal Reserve Board for determining the maximum reserve requirement
(including any emergency, supplemental or other marginal reserve requirement) with respect to eurocurrency funding (currently referred to as
"eurocurrency liabilities") having a term comparable to the LIBOR Rate Term for such Revolving Loan. The determination by Bank of any applicable Reserve Percentage shall be conclusive in the absence
of manifest error. 

        6.     "LIBOR
Rate Portion" means a portion of the principal amount outstanding under this Note which is bearing interest at a rate related to LIBOR. No LIBOR Rate Portion shall
be less than Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000). 

        7.     "LIBOR
Rate Term" means a period commencing on a Business Day and continuing for one (1) month, two (2) months, three (3) months, six
(6) months or twelve (12) months, as designated by Borrower, during which all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance of this Note bears interest determined in relation to
Bank's LIBOR; provided however, that no LIBOR Rate Term shall extend beyond the scheduled maturity date hereof. The last day of the interest period will be determined by Bank using the Designated
LIBOR Market. If any LIBOR Rate Term would end on a day which is not a Business Day, then such LIBOR Rate Term shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day. 

        8.     "Prime
Rate" means the rate of interest publicly announced from time to time by the Bank as its Prime Rate. The Prime Rate is set by the Bank based on various factors,
including the Bank's costs and desired return, general economic conditions and other factors, and is used as a reference point for pricing some loans. The Bank may price loans to its customers at,
above or below the Prime Rate. Any change in the Prime Rate will take effect at the opening of business on the day specified in the public announcement of a change in the Bank's Prime Rate. 

B.    INTEREST:    

        1.    Payment of Interest.    Interest accrued on this Note shall be payable on the fifteenth (15th) day
of each month for the prior month or portion thereof, commencing August 15, 2004. 

        2.    Selection of Interest Rate Options.    At any time any portion of this Note bears interest determined in
relation to the LIBOR Rate, it may be continued by Borrower at the end of the LIBOR Rate Term applicable thereto so that all or a portion thereof bears interest determined in relation to the Prime
Rate or in relation to the LIBOR Rate for a new LIBOR Rate Term designated by Borrower. At any time any portion of this Note bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate, Borrower may
convert all or a portion thereof so that it bears interest determined in relation to the LIBOR Rate for a LIBOR Rate Term designated by Borrower. At the time each advance is requested hereunder or
Borrower wishes to select the LIBOR option for all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance hereof, and at the end of each LIBOR Rate Term, Borrower shall give Bank notice specifying
(a) the interest rate option selected by Borrower, (b) the principal amount subject thereto, and (c) if the LIBOR option is selected, the length of the applicable LIBOR Rate Term.
Any such notice may be given by telephone so long as, with respect to each LIBOR selection, such notice is given to Bank prior to 10:00 a.m., California time, on the third Business Day prior to
the 

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commencement
of the LIBOR Rate Term and, with respect to each Prime Rate selection, such notice is given to Bank prior to 11:00 a.m., California time, on the day of the requested advance. For
each LIBOR option requested hereunder, Bank will quote the applicable LIBOR Rate to Borrower at approximately 10:00 a.m., California time, on the second Business Day prior to the LIBOR Rate
Term. If Borrower does not immediately accept the rate quoted by Bank, any subsequent acceptance by Borrower shall be subject to a re-determination by Bank of the applicable LIBOR Rate;
provided however, that if Borrower fails to accept any such rate by 11:00 a.m., California time, on the Business Day such quotation is given, then the quoted rate shall expire and Bank shall
have no obligation to permit a LIBOR option to be selected on such day. If no specific designation of interest is made at the time any advance is requested hereunder or at the end of any LIBOR Rate
Term, Borrower shall be deemed to have made a Prime Rate interest selection for such advance or the principal amount to which such LIBOR Rate Term applied. 

        3.    Additional LIBOR Provisions.    

        (a)   If
Bank at any time shall determine that for any reason adequate and reasonable means do not exist for ascertaining the LIBOR Rate, then Bank shall promptly give notice
thereof to Borrower. If such notice is given and until such notice has been withdrawn by Bank, then (i) no new LIBOR option may be selected by Borrower, and (ii) any portion of the
outstanding principal balance hereof which bears interest determined in relation to the LIBOR Rate, subsequent to the end of the LIBOR Rate Term applicable thereto, shall bear interest determined in
relation to the Prime Rate. 

        (b)   If
any law, treaty, rule, regulation or determination of a court or governmental authority or any change therein or in the interpretation or application thereof (each, a
"Change in Law") shall make it unlawful for Bank (i) to make LIBOR options available hereunder, or (ii) to maintain interest rates based on the LIBOR Rate, then in the former event, any
obligation of Bank to make available such unlawful LIBOR options shall immediately be cancelled, and in the latter event, any such unlawful LIBOR-based interest rates then outstanding shall be
converted, at Bank's option, so that interest on the portion of the outstanding principal balance subject thereto is determined in relation to the Prime Rate; provided however, that if any such Change
in Law shall permit any LIBOR-based interest rates to remain in effect until the expiration of the LIBOR Rate Term applicable thereto, then such permitted LIBOR-based interest rates shall continue in
effect until the expiration of such LIBOR Rate Term. Upon the occurrence of any of the foregoing events, Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand such amounts as may be necessary to
compensate Bank for any fines, fees, charges, penalties or other costs incurred or payable by Bank as a result thereof and which are attributable to any LIBOR options made available to Borrower
hereunder, and any reasonable allocation made by Bank among its operations shall be conclusive and binding upon Borrower. 

        (c)   If
any Change in Law or compliance by Bank with any request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) from any central bank or other governmental authority
shall: 

          (i)  subject
Bank to any tax, duty or other charge with respect to any LIBOR options, or change the basis of taxation of payments to Bank of principal, interest, fees or any
other amount payable hereunder (except for changes in the rate of tax on the overall net income of Bank); or 

         (ii)  impose,
modify or hold applicable any reserve, special deposit, compulsory loan or similar requirement against assets held by, deposits or other liabilities in or for
the account of advances or loans by, or any other acquisition of funds by any office of Bank; or 

        (iii)  impose
on Bank any other condition; and the result of any of the foregoing is to increase the cost to Bank of making, renewing or maintaining any LIBOR options
hereunder 

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and/or
to reduce any amount receivable by Bank in connection therewith, then in any such case, Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand such amounts as may be necessary to compensate Bank
for any additional costs incurred by Bank and/or reductions in amounts received by Bank which are attributable to such LIBOR options. In determining which costs incurred by Bank and/or reductions in
amounts received by Bank are attributable to any LIBOR options made available to Borrower hereunder, any reasonable allocation made by Bank among its operations shall be conclusive and binding upon
Borrower. 

        (d)   Bank
will have no obligation to accept an election of Borrower for the LIBOR option if any of the following described events has occurred and is continuing: 

          (i)  Dollar
deposits in the principal amount, and for periods equal to the LIBOR Rate Term, of any Revolving Loan which bears interest in relation to the LIBOR Rate are not
available in the Designated LIBOR Market; or 

         (ii)  an
Event of Default has occurred and is continuing; or 

        (iii)  the
LIBOR Rate does not accurately reflect the cost of any Revolving Loan which bears interest in relation to the LIBOR Rate. 

        4.    Default Interest.    During the continuance of an Event of Default, the outstanding principal balance of this
Note shall bear interest until paid in full at an increased rate per annum (computed on the basis of a 360-day year and actual days elapsed, which results in more interest than if a
365-day year were used) equal to two percent (2.00%) above the rate of interest from time to time applicable to this Note (the "Default Rate"). 

C.    BORROWING AND REPAYMENT:    

        1.    Loan and Repayment.    Borrower may from time to time during the term of this Note borrow, partially or wholly
repay its outstanding borrowings, and re-borrow, subject to all of the limitations, terms and conditions of this Note and of any document executed in connection with or governing this
Note, including the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement; provided however, that the total outstanding borrowings under this Note shall not at any time exceed the principal amount stated above. The
unpaid principal balance of this obligation at any time shall be the total amounts advanced hereunder by the holder hereof less the amount of principal payments made hereon by or for Borrower, which
balance may be endorsed hereon from time to time by the holder. The outstanding principal balance of this Note shall be due and payable in full on the "Additional Revolving Commitment Maturity Date"
(as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement as amended from time to time.) 

        2.    Advances.    Advances hereunder, to the total amount of the principal sum stated above, may be made by the
holder at the oral or written request of (a) Richard Shields, who is authorized to request advances and direct the disposition of any advances until written notice of the revocation of such
authority is received by the holder at the office designated above, or (b) any person, with respect to advances deposited to the credit of any account of Borrower with the holder, which
advances, when so deposited, shall be conclusively presumed to have been made to or for the benefit of Borrower regardless of the fact that persons other than those authorized to request advances may
have authority
to draw against such account. The holder shall have no obligation to determine whether any person requesting an advance is or has been authorized by Borrower. 

        3.    Application of Payments.    Each payment made on this Note shall be credited first, to any interest then due and
second, to the outstanding principal balance hereof. Unless instructed otherwise by Borrower, all payments credited to principal shall be applied first, to the outstanding principal balance of this
Note which bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate, if any, and second, 

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to
the outstanding principal balance of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to the LIBOR Rate, with such payments applied to the oldest LIBOR Rate Term first. 

        4.    Prepayment.    

        (a)    Prime Rate.    Borrower may prepay principal on any portion of this Note which bears interest determined in
relation to the Prime Rate at any time, in any amount and without penalty. 

        (b)    LIBOR.    Each prepayment of a LIBOR Rate Portion shall be not less than $250,000 and shall be in an integral
multiple of $100,000, and Bank shall have received notice of each such prepayment on the date that is five (5) Business Days before the date of such prepayment (which notice shall identify the
date and amount of the prepayment). Each prepayment of a LIBOR Rate Portion, whether voluntary, by reason of acceleration or otherwise, will be accompanied by the amount of accrued interest on the
amount prepaid, and a prepayment fee as described below. A "prepayment" is a payment on a date earlier than the last day of the applicable LIBOR Rate Term. The prepayment fee shall be equal to the
amount (if any) by which: 

          (i)  the
additional interest which would have been payable during the applicable LIBOR Rate Term on the amount prepaid had it not been prepaid, exceeds 

         (ii)  the
interest which would have been recoverable by Bank by placing the amount prepaid on deposit in the domestic certificate of deposit market, the eurodollar deposit
market, or other appropriate money market selected by Bank for a period starting on the date on which it was prepaid and ending on the last day of the applicable LIBOR Rate Term. 

Borrower
acknowledges that prepayment of such amount may result in Bank incurring additional costs, expenses and/or liabilities, and that it is difficult to ascertain the full extent of such costs,
expenses and/or liabilities. Borrower, therefore, agrees to pay the above-described prepayment fee and agrees
that said amount represents a reasonable estimate of the prepayment costs, expenses and/or liabilities of Bank. If Borrower fails to pay any prepayment fee when due, the amount of such prepayment fee
shall thereafter bear interest until paid at a rate per annum two percent (2.00%) above the Prime Rate in effect from time to time (computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days
elapsed). 

D.    EVENTS OF DEFAULT:    

        This
Note is made pursuant to and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Any default in the payment or performance of any obligation under
this Note, or any defined event of default under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, shall constitute an "Event of Default" under this Note. 

E.    MISCELLANEOUS:    

        1.    Remedies.    Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the holder of this Note, at the holder's option,
without notice upon the occurrence of an Event of Default pursuant to Section 7.01(g) of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, and with notice upon the occurrence of any other Event of
Default, may declare all sums of principal and interest outstanding hereunder to be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or notice of dishonor, all of which are expressly
waived by Borrower, and the obligation, if any, of the holder to extend any further credit hereunder shall immediately cease and terminate. Borrower shall pay to the holder immediately upon demand the
full amount of all payments, advances, charges, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees (to include outside counsel fees and all allocated costs of the holder's in-house
counsel), incurred by the holder in connection with the enforcement of the holder's rights and/or the collection of any amounts which become due to the holder under this Note, and the prosecution or
defense of any action in any way related to this Note, including without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, and including any of the foregoing incurred in connection with any bankruptcy
proceeding relating to Borrower. 

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        2.    Obligations Joint and Several.    Should more than one person or entity sign this Note as a Borrower, the
obligations of each such Borrower shall be joint and several. 

        3.    Governing Law.    This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
California, except to the extent Bank has greater rights or remedies under Federal law, whether as a national bank or otherwise, in which case such choice of California law shall not be deemed to
deprive Bank of any such rights and remedies as may be available under Federal law. 

	 	 	"Borrower"
	

 	
 	

SOUTHWEST WATER COMPANY,

a Delaware corporation
	

    	
 	

 	

 	

 
	 	 	By:	/s/  RICHARD SHIELDS      

	 	 	Name:	Approved: Richard Shields

	 	 	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT REGARDING INTERCREDITOR AND PLEDGE AGREEMENTS  

        The undersigned, in its capacity as a party to each of (i) the Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of July 14, 2004, by and among the undersigned,
Union Bank of California, N.A. and Union Bank of California, N.A., as Collateral Agent (the "Intercreditor Agreement"), and (ii) the Pledge and Collateral Agency Agreement, dated as of
July 14, 2004, by and among Southwest Water Company, the undersigned, Union Bank of California, N.A. and Union Bank of California, N.A., as Collateral Agent (the "Pledge Agreement"), hereby
acknowledges and consents to the waivers and modifications to the Credit Agreement contained in the attached Waiver and Amendment and agrees that both the Intercreditor Agreement and the Pledge
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the Waiver and Amendment. 

	 	 	BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
	

    	
 	

 	

 
	 	 	By:	/s/  ANNA C. RUIZ      
 Anna C. Ruiz

Vice President

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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 1

EXHIBIT 2

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