E-Newsletters

Digital newsletters are just one part of the District's public outreach program and commucations plan.  Other components of the program include this web site, press coverage, speaking engagements and public forums.  The District's outreach program is intended to achieve the following goals:

• Inrease Understanding and Awareness

• Improve Trust and Credibility

• Improve Public Dialog and Debate

• Provide Specific or Targeted Information

• Provide Specific Project Information

• Communciate on Current or Critical Issues

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October 2022 Newsletter

• District Grant Awards Exceed $1.0M in 2021-22 - Facilitate Several Tesla Battery Projects, New Generators, New Commuications System and more.

• Rate Study leads to New Service Rates Effective July 1, 2022 - Increasing Expenses, Capital Investments and Debt Service Necessitate Increased Revenue Requirements

• Regional Board Adopts New 5-Year NPDES Discharge Permit perserving critical system capacity in the wastewater system.

• Investments in Collection System Components Retire Old Equipment Expands Detection Capabilities at once

• District Reserve Fund Planning - 2017 Reserve Fund Target Balances under review as Expenses and Planned Capital Investments Arise from 2022 Rate Study

• Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG): Disposal Alternatives
  

October 2020 Newsletter

• NPDES Permit Renewal:District Submits Report of Waste Discharge for New 5-Year Permit

• Sewer Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2: BVWD Tests Treated and Untreated Wastewater for the Presence of SARS-CoV-2

• BVWD Partners with Tesla for Backup Battery Power Packs: Self-Generation Incentive Program Provides Resiliency Incentives for Critical Infrastructure

• Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG): Disposal Alternatives

• The Problem - High Levels of Salt: Salinity Issues in Central Valley Highlight Why Wastewater Agencies Need to Educate Customers

• Board Appoints Environmental Engineer to Fill Vacancy: Diane Lundquist Lenders Her Technical and Regulatory Experience to Support Bear Valley.
  

October 2019 Newsletter

• Lagoon Upgrade Project: $220,000 Lagoon Rehabilitation Project to Ensure High Quality Effluent for Future Decades

• Board to Consider Adopting CPI Service Rate Increase: Revenue Constraints and Increasing Costs Underscore Consideration of a Consumer Price Index Rate Increase

• Collection System Maintenance Program Expands: Board Commits More Resources to Maintain Collection System and Avert Potential Overflows

• Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG): Disposal Alternatives

• Incumbents to be Sworn in for Another 4-Year Term: Thordarson and Brown to Continue to Lend Industry Expertise to the District.
  

October 2017 Newsletter

• Regional Board Adopts New 5-Year Permit

• Atmospheric Rivers: Lessons Learned and Operational Changes Implemented

• Collection System Maintenance: District Purchases First Hydrojetter

• Fats, Oil and Grease: Disposal Alternatives

• 2017 District Election: Incumbents to be Appointed to New 4-Year Terms of Office

April 2015 Newsletter

• Capacity Charges Rolled Back: Board Votes to Issue $80,000 in Refunds for 2007-13 Fees Paid

• Capacity Planning: Expanded Land Use, Townsite Act & Modified Permit Terms comprise Multipronged Approach for more Wastewater Capacity

• Permit Compliance: Mixing Zone Study May Provide Dilution Credits and Avert Elusive Compliance Challenges;

• Investments in Technology: Energy Efficiency Investments Yielding Quick Results

• 2015 District Election: Official Declarations of Candidacy for November 2015 Election - July 13 - August 7

April 2014 Newsletter

• Capacity Update: Tempering Permit by Permit Expectatations

• Service Rate Restructuring Proposal: Update

• Pharmaceuticals and Wastewater: State Legislation Highlights Growing Environmental Impact

• Permit & Performance: Nutrient Removal and Water Quality Preservation

• BVWD Board Vacancy

• Annual Compliance Report

April 2013 Newsletter

• Bear Valley Water District's Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP): Communication with Customers

• Automating Utility Payments: Announcing eBilling

• Historically Dry 2012-13 Winter: Permit Compliance Challenges

• NPDES Permit Legal Appeal - Update

• New Construction & Additions: Capacity Fees

• Capacity Update: Tempering Permit by Permit Expectatations